Okay, by now, I'm sure you're tired of hearing about the dummy book. Well, it's done. YEAH! At least in it's first form that was submitted to the publisher along with the manuscript for Umi and Xandar. (See the sow that eats the tender pumpkin plants to the right.) Now I have four different pieces of writing out there waiting to be considered. Two are in magazine contests, which seem to capture my imagination most and play to my need for a deadline. One should announce the winner this month. The other is in January, I think.
So, I took a little break to enjoy Halloween. Brendan went with his buddies in a totally different neighborhood to trick-or-treat. He dressed as an alien cyborg. His friends went as a Krispy Kreme donut and a policeman! I love the homemade costumes. There were lots of them this year.
I wanted so badly to be a fly on his costume, but we left him alone. He had my phone in case he needed us. I'll add photos as soon as I get them from my in-laws. I forgot my camera.
I love this time of year. Can't wait for Thanksgiving!
