november 2012

My update for this month is almost two weeks late for a multitude of reasons. The first being that on the east coast, the pre-Halloween hurricane left me without power for several days. Recovering from that only to be tossed into a Nor’easter that laid almost four inches of snow on the ground a week later. What a rough entry into fall. Many of my projects are backlogged because of this, though I’m working on catching up. My YA is out for query and the sequel to Glyph is underway. The consultation business is picking up and I’m enjoying it immensely!

In lieu of everything that’s happened over the last few weeks, I’ll end this very brief post with a bit of gratitude. I’m grateful that my family and friends are well and slowly recovering from this natural disaster. Many people are still without power, food, water, and family. Some have lost their lives or loved ones. Everyday I’m grateful for what I do have and try not to think beyond that. The little things matter, and we often take them for granted. As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s important to remember the true meaning of giving thanks and not get caught up in the glitz of the chronic holiday commercials, department store sales, and other monetary-based things that damper the spirit of giving. Be with the ones you love, and love the ones you’re with.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Cheers,

Max