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Have you been to the Island of Women?
Free TimeBlink Prequel - a quick survey
Did you get your bonus?

Hello ,

I’m fresh back from Isla Mujeres, a tiny wisp of an island located 13 kilometers off the coast of Cancún, Mexico. My sister-in-law and her husband rented a dreamy house for an entire month there and invited us to spend a week with them. Who were we to say no?

Pronounced 'EES-lah Moo-HEH-res’ the island’s name is distinct from the character ‘Isla’ in my books, which is pronounced 'EYE-la'.

Isla Mujeres translates to 'Island of Women' and has its origins as a sacred Mayan site honoring Ixchel, the goddess of the moon, fertility, medicine, and childbirth. It received its name in the 16th century when Spanish explorers discovered statues of Ixchel and various Mayan female figures there.

Catch more photos of the adventure on my Instagram page, especially if you love dogs and churros. 😆 Whether Isla Mujeres is on your bucket list or you've already visited the area, I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

The island is approximately 7 kilometers (4.3 mi) long and 650 meters (2,130 ft) wide, making the golf cart a popular method of transportation. You’ll also find scooters, motorbikes, and a smaller number of cars, though taxis are always easy to find.

Do you inevitably come down with some dreaded bug or gastrointestinal upset while traveling, no matter what precautions you take? If so, then we’re kindred spirits.

For me this time, it was about halfway through our flight home that I started feeling ‘off’. By the time I woke up on Tuesday morning, I felt like a Mack truck had hit me—headachy, congested, and extremely fatigued. Additionally, a stomach upset had me downing the Pepto like shots of tequila.

As such, despite having two full days to prepare this newsletter, I just couldn’t muster the energy to get it out on my usual Thursday schedule. So here we are, a day late and a dollar short—the first day I’ve felt semi-human. Being sick has given me plenty of time to think, though, particularly about my upcoming project...

TIMEBLINK: The Prequel

In last month’s update, you might recall me mentioning the FREE novella coming this summer. It’ll be written from the point of view of our beloved timeblinking pediatrician, Dr. Morley Scott, and will include a shocking twist (because y’all know I love my twists!). My question to you is: would you prefer to see this story written in first- or third-person point of view? As in:

I turned the photograph over and read the note scribbled on the back. “San Francisco, August 28, 2008—” and in the blink of an eye, I was thrust to another place and time.

Morley turned the photograph over and read the note scribbled on the back. “San Francisco, August 28, 2008—” and in the blink of an eye, he was thrust to another place and time.

As I begin this story, I'm unsure whether to write in first person, which is more intimate, or third person, for a broader view of events. Both could work well for what I’m planning, but I’d love your input. Please take the quick survey below to share your preference, and I'll go with the option that gets the most votes.

Thanks for spending time with me today, . I appreciate your interest in my stories.

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