>Things have been quite hectic around here lately. Can anyone relate? I’ve know that April would be a busy month, and it has been. Great things going on, but sadly I’ve not taken the time to share them with you here. So, this is the short version.
First-born Grandson’s 13th Birthday: We didn’t make it to Texas for 
the actual day, but we had a wonderful time seeing the kids, relaxing at the hotel pool, and having “Chocolate Dipping Stix” at Pizza Hut in lieu of cake. Such a cool kid. Happy 13th Birthday!
Writing Workshop with Susan May Warren: This was our local WIN-ACFW writing group’s annual mini-conference, and WOW! Susie is just a bundle of energy. She is a fount of ideas and practically glows when she is teaching. I came away from the Friday evening and all-day Saturday event ready to tackle my next book. Honestly, though, it wore me out. My brain simply cannot hold all the info that Susie shared. If you have the opportunity, please take a weekend course or a conference class from Susie. AKA Susie May and Susan May Warren and the Book Therapist. It wasn’t all work, though. The officers of our group took Susie to eat at Los Cabos on the Jenks Riverwalk and enjoyed a perfect spring evening talking about . . . what else? Writing.
Writing News: I’m counting the days until the release of Chasing Lilacs. 54.5 days right now. I’ve been blessed with a lovely review in Library Journal and found out yesterday that Chasing Lilacs received a 4 1/2 star rating from Romantic Times Magazine (the highest rating they give). Sometimes I feel like I’m living someone else’s life and that I’m going to wake up in a strange house one of these days. I’m so grateful to all the people who’ve cheered me on. God is good.
Milestone Day: This is news that I’m whispering. Tomorrow I step into a new decade of my life. I’m not going willingly, but hopefully with grace. I only know that if the next ten years are half as amazing as the last ten, it will still be a wonderful life.
So, is it just me, or is the earth turning faster? Why are the days going by in a blur? And please do not tell me, it’s because I’m older.