Blog for a Tuesday in Feb

Someday life will get back to normal. We're not there yet. Too many people have been hit by this pandemic, either personally or socially. As I drafted book three, Oregon Unrest, and book four, Colorado Searing, I had to decide how to handle the pandemic or if should simply ignore it. There's something to be said for either choice. The novels are set in contemporary times so including something about the pandemic would lend authenticity to them. On the other hand, these are novels and people need relief from these harsh times. In those two books I decided to include the pandemic but be light-handed about it. What do I mean by that? Characters wear face masks, they keep some distance, and they go about their lives much like many readers do. Kudos to all who are doing their best to get by. Condolences to those who have lost family or friends.