Three manuscripts, two rats, and a pile of books

It's been a busy week at the Messner house. 

Three manuscripts:

The draft of my middle grade mystery, which shall remain nameless for now, is DONE.  I finished in a marathon writing session the night before New Year's Eve.  Now to finish polishing the first few chapters so I can send off to my critique buddies. I'm going on a writing retreat later this month, where I will be revising like a madwoman.

Reviewed copy edits for SUGAR ON SNOW are in the envelope, going back to NYC tomorrow.  My blue...