Autumn’s always a busy time for writers with conferences, workshops, book launches, courses, readings, and many other events. When you’re launching a book during this period, the activity really ramps up. It’s why I feel a bit like an autumn leaf that’s been swept up on the wind and swooshed from place to place.
To be clear, I enjoyed wonderful experiences in September by meeting writing friends and colleagues, most of whom I haven’t seen in over 4 years. Spending time with them was restorative for the soul. Below is a photo of one of four events that took place last week. It was a joint launch/reading with writing colleague A.J. Devlin, who’s just launched his third mystery, Five Moves of Doom. He’s created a great character in former pro wrestler turned private investigator, in ‘Hammerhead’ Jed. If you’re looking for great whodunits with a lot of humor, check out A.J.’s website HERE.
Writing-related tasks continue for A Gold Satin Murder. I’m currently updating back and front matter in all of the Casey Holland ebooks. I’m also taking part in a query letter workshop through the Creative Academy focusing on my urban fantasy, which is proving to be a great experience. Query letters and a book synopsis require many drafts for me, for most writers actually, but I’ve decided to search for a traditional publisher and both are an essential tools in the process.
Today, I’m taking it easy as I had my vaccine booster yesterday and have a very sore arm and a bit of fatique today. Also, here in Canada, Thanksgiving is this weekend and I’m hosting the family dinner. I can’t wait for family time. I see my granddaughters once a week, and little Abby looks different on every occasion. I’ll share pictures next week.
Ordering links for A Gold Satin Murder:
Mystery Deb 
Wow, Debra, what a whirlwind of a September. I hope you can relax a little over and this long holiday weekend. Happy Thanksgiving!
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I will definitely be slowing down, Jane, and a very Happy Thanksgiving to you, too! The weather here is still warm and summer-like, so it seems a bit surreal to be celebrating the harvest season.
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You are so busy, but took the time to come to see me at my book launch in Tsawwassen. Thank you so much. Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
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It was such a pleasure to see you in person again, Darlene, and speaking of busy, you’ve accomplished quite a lot this autumn, too. And you travelled much farther than I did!
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