Josh’s Comments (group member since Jun 17, 2010)

Josh’s comments from the Q&A with Josh Lanyon group.

Elena wrote: "I've finished the book and I loved it, even if a couple of times I wanted to slap Jason upside the head. :D
I'm sure we'll have time to discuss everything in detail once more people have finished t..."

It's those funny, sweet moments that give hope for the future. IMHO. ;-)

Karen wrote: "My mini-"review" (no spoilers): https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

:)"

Thank you, Karen.

The idea for this story (well, part of it) came from the fight to recover the Quedlingburg treasures. Which is so fascinating--and if you get the chance to see the documentary The Liberators, I highly recommend it.

And part of it came from--of all things--that Tamara Hall show where she investigates mostly small town murders. I forget what it's called! But it was one of the most chilling cases because the murderer for once really was the last person anyone expected. And even watching it, I kept thinking...wait, there must be another twist. That can't be right?! :-D

I think Rachel mentioned Smashword's huge, huge summer sale.

Nearly all my books are 50% off right now.

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1 - Sum-sum-summertime

2 - The nieces and nephews downstairs giggling in the family room. Yes, they're grown up now (sort of) but they still sound like little kids from upstairs. ;-)

3 - Night swimming -- the twinkly lights, the gorgeous flower fragrance

4 - Writing. Every project this year has been a labor of love. :-)

5 - Grilled salmon (probably my favorite summer meal)

Antonella wrote: "Josh wrote: "1 - A terrific night's sleep (which I haven't had recently, so this is me hoping)"

Sorry to hear about this. I wish you to sleep well in the future.
Is there specific cause?

Funnily..."

I'm not sure. My brain is very "buzzy" lately--it's hard to turn off at night--and also I notice more and more what I eat affects my sleep. Carbs and refined sugar make me restless.

Brenda wrote: "I want to live in that house."

Me too!!!

Jordan wrote: "Still creepy... and sooo good! :-)"

:-D :-D :-D

Johanna wrote: "

We have winners! Here they are:

mug (The Monuments Men Murders) — Loretta
bag (Baby it's Cold) — Claudia
key ring (Come Onto These Yellow Sands) — Teal
mouse pad (Adrien English series) — Mymymb..."

Thank you, dear Johanna, for hosting these smart, funny, so much fun launch parties. <3 <3 <3

Jordan wrote: "Started Josh’s story, and this one is creepy right out of the gate!"

;-)

1 - A terrific night's sleep (which I haven't had recently, so this is me hoping)

2 - cocktails

3 - Marlowe

4 - Projects I can't wait to get to work on

The best thing about today is starting a new chapter.

Literally.

I'm back to work on Mainly by Moonlight.

Anne wrote: "A lovely Sunday morning. I got to «talk» with my grandson on video while he had his breakfast. I spent the rest of the morning on my balcony reading «Footsteps in the dark» specifically Dal Maclean..."

What a lovely moment!

Kirsten wrote: "Josh wrote: "Yes. My father has always been a bit preoccupied with diet. Now he is obsessed. He doesn't eat normally (although he insists he does) he's losing weight and he dismisses the idea that ..."

Yes. There's a limited amount of "insisting" you can do with an Aged P.

Antonella wrote: "Josh wrote: "Also, not to depress anyone, but I found this article fascinating.


https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/..."

Grat article thank yo..."

That's a good one for sure!

Actually, I was reading books on the shelves of our library that I set aside many moons ago to read... It was both exciting and sad that I still have so much to read.

Brenda wrote: "Josh wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Josh wrote: "Are you the same Brenda from Patreon?"

Ha! Busted! Though I have seen another Brenda on your Patreon too, I am indeed one of them. I'm the one that really,..."

I gotcha! :-) :-) :-)

And I'm glad and appreciate all your input and thoughts on Sam.

1 - Marlowe the Mutt has gone back to wanting to share my chair while I'm working. He did that when he was a little puppy--he's still quite small, but not THAT small--and he's back to needing to be right there beside me. Draped over the back of my chair is no longer close enough. HE'S JUST LIKE HIS DADDY.

2 - Dinner tonight at the Yard House with my sister and her husband. Really looking forward to it--we've been trying to get together for dinner since February!

3 - Pain killers and braces. I couldn't have finished TMMM without them. My wrists are -- ugh! -- thrashed right now.

4 - Mainly by Moonlight. Can't wait to dive back in. I love this story and this world so much.

5 - Kamala Harris

It would take me ten minutes just to read the instructions. :-D

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Jordan wrote: "That’s the way to joyfulness, according to the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, looking to others. Helping others, helps ourselves!

I’m not ambitious either. So long as I can afford to pay..."

I was ambitious at one time, but that all that seems to have faded with other trivial pursuits. I consciously want to be happy. I consciously want to do good work--both professionally and personally.