Rhonda, where hast thou been?

Oh, my lovelies--I've pretty much fallen off the earth, haven't I? Let me tell you...summer has NOT been easygoing so far.

Over the last couple of months, I've been running around to conferences, doing writing/author presentations, participating in booksignings, I'm in a band now (lead singer, yo!) and we had a gig on Saturday, my daughter's b-day party was yesterday, I'm dealing with being single again, editing for Carina Press, tutoring in the Writing Center, facing my pending layoff in October at my day job, trying to squeeze in time to chill with friends, and hoping to maintain some vague semblance of sanity. LOL

Needless to say, the writing hasn't been going well (read: it's been dead in the water. haha). I'm not one who can write under severe stress--the well just dries up, and all I can do is try to nurture myself and spend time with my kids.

As I'm sure you know, life gets in the way sometimes. The best we can do as writers is try to establish our equilibrium again and then get back in the saddle. I'm working my way back toward that horse right now.

Thanks to all my friends and family who have been supportive to me during this crazy time. And to everyone who has sent me email about my books--I love you all and thank you for telling me how much you've enjoyed reading Felicity's story.