The Saint Louis Cathedral, New Orleans
Today I'm going to post a big hodge-podge of photos, book covers, and garden shots. Here we go!
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1. First up, my son had an amazing experience in New Orleans for his community service camp. They helped with ecological restoration projects, as well as school restoration projects. He had a blast. Here are some highlights from his trip...
Oak Alley Plantation
View of bayou from airboat tour
My son LOVED the food!
New Orleans Museum of Art and Sculpture Garden
Welcome to the bayou!
2. Penny Plots!
Thanks to Samantha Wayland's tutorial, I am now a plotter!
BEFORE (note new marker selection)
AFTER
I'll see your markers, and raise you GLITTER STICKERS!
I spiffed up my plotting chart with Nat's sticker collection.
I must admit, this new organized me is enjoying "the chart." And the old me is enjoying the goofy stickers. And my WIP is coming along nicely. Recent comments from beta readers include...
"Christ on a crutch. I love this. LOVE IT."
"Laughing my *#%^$ ass off."
"Motherf*cking is one word."
"These are wonderfully drawn characters."
"You have god-dammit, god-damn, god damn it, goddamn, god-damned. If you're going to make us all look bad by pounding out a really remarkably fantastic book like this, the least you could do is get your $*%#* swears right."
At this point if all of the profanities were removed from the WIP, it would probably be about 50% shorter.
Hee!
3. Flower Power
Nat picking flowers at the organic farm. Fun!
Pink morning glories are back!
My hydrangea "tree" is doing great. It's a hydrangea grafted onto a tree trunk.
4. Coming Soon!
Coming Fall 2013...FAIR PLAY by Samantha Wayland! I'm super excited for critique partner Sam to jump into the self-publishing world for the first time. This is her sexy ice hockey series. I will post blurb, excerpt, purchase link, and give-away info soon. Yipppeeeeee!
Victoria Morgan's second novel will be out in December. THE HEART OF A DUKE is available for pre-order at Amazon. Here are some great quotes...
"A warm and touching love story. This couple will steal your heart!" -- Caroline Linden
"A touch of mystery and tender passion combine for a classic Regency read." -- Maggie Robinson
Another winner by Vicki. Woo hoo! (By the way, guess who came up with that totally fantastic title? Yep. PENELOPE! *takes a bow*)
That's it for my hodge-podge. Hope you all have fun weekend plans--make the most of summer's end!
Love yinz,
Penny
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