Aloha from Hawaii!

Hi everyone!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m in Hawaii for the Tule Author Retreat we have been planning for the past 18 months.   Weather has not been cooperating–rain, thunder, lightning, wind–sandwiched between gorgeous sunrises and sunsets.  I didn’t pack particularly well.  Should have brought a light rain jacket, and probably sweat pants and a sweatshirt for the evening just to be extra cozy.  I thought I’d packed my hair iron, but can’t find that, either.  Some of our events have become a little, well…drenched…but that is so much like life, and publishing, that I’m more amused than regretful.

In life, we actually control so little.  We’re mostly here for the ride, and when I embrace the ride, and the adventure of it all, I do well.  It’s when I’m trying to hang on tightly, fighting to retain control and keep things just the way I want them to be, or need them to be, the unhappiness sets in.

Last Saturday night I hosted a special dinner for the Tule Publishing team and its founding authors at Roy’s in Hawaii Kai.  As I sat at the table of 8 and looked around at my friends, people I have admired, respected and loved for many years, I felt so much happiness, peace, and gratitude.  It was the same for me at Christmas when my family gathered, and I just looked at those lovely faces I love so much.  I am sure you know by now I am truly, deeply grateful not for things, but people.  My people.  Those who add so much value and meaning to my life.

You are all part of my world, too, and you also bring meaning and value to it.  Thank you for being along for the ride, this great adventure with all its ups and downs.  I am sending you love, and promise to let you know when my next release, A Soldier’s Promise, is out.  (Which I hope is late February/early March.)

Yours,

Jane