Monday Check In

Last week...

Writing Related: Not much accomplished last week. I worked extra hours at the day job to cover for a co-worker who was on vacation.

Motivational Quote: "With time and consistent effort in one direction, you can have what you want. You'll let go of the distractions and dead weight that keep you from the aligned focus you need to be successful." ~ Unknown

What I'm Reading: I'm going to start Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey tonight. It's the second book in the It Happened One Summer series.

Random Things: My brother isn't much of a reader, but he does listen to audio books. He talked me into giving it a try. I have to say I love listening to audio books. I wish I'd looked into it earlier. I've started listening to them while I'm doing housework. It certainly makes the chore of dusting go a lot quicker. I also listen at work depending on the task I'm working on.

Random Photo:

             Raspberry and almond flavored cream cheese muffins I made for Easter brunch.

Monday Check In

Last week...

Writing Related: Things are moving along with the revisions on Ivan's story. 

Motivational Quote: "You're not always going to have an easy path to success, but if it's important enough you'll figure out a way to make it work." ~ Jessica Alba

What I'm Reading: I'm reading Her Night With the Duke by Diana Quincy. This is the first book in the Clandestine Affairs series. 

Random Things: We are finally starting to have spring like weather in our area. I did a little bit of yard work yesterday. The hyacinths and daffodils are starting to sprout. I sprinkled fertilizer around the rose bush. It's a little spindly and I was worried it wouldn't survive the winter. I'm hoping it will get a least a few blooms this year.

Random Photo:

                    I started a new puzzle a few days ago. I find building them relaxing.

Monday Check In

Last week...

Writing Related: I made really good progress last week on Ivan's story. Unless something unexpected crops up, I should have the revisions wrapped up in the next 2 to 3 weeks and then it's off to my beta readers for one last read through.

Motivational Quote: "Anyone who is moving forward is going to falter at times; that's part of the growth process. Forgive yourself and keep going." ~ Unknown

What I'm Reading: I'm reading Tell Me by Lisa Jackson. She is one of my favorite romantic suspense writers.

Random Things: Yesterday I made the cinnamon swirl bread I mentioned in last Monday's post. I made two loaves and froze one. They came out pretty well. I've posted a picture below of the cut loaf so you can see the swirl. I'm really happy with how the swirl came out. 

Random Photo:

                 My cinnamon swirl bread (ignore the tip of my finger in the corner.😀)