Season's Greetings, Friends!

This year has been a challenge for me as a writer; there have been so many changes that tried to completely derail my creativity. However, many of those changes (like moving into our new home) were quite positive. Consequently this holiday season has already been incredible.

While having severely injured my knee still has me limping around, at least I'm not on crutches anymore! If you've not yet heard about that adventure, click here to learn more about my ups and downs.

As I mentioned in my last newsletter, I have submitted one of my middle grade manuscripts to an agent, though it appears by her lack of response that I can surmise I've not been accepted. (If by chance I receive a holiday gift of agent representation I'll let everyone know—after signing the contract!) This process is so frustrating. The GIF below, by Julia Louis Dreyfus, is how I feel. :-)

That being said, it occurs to me that so much of my independent publishing path has been a magical ride indeed. Click here to read my recent blog post.

In fact, our new environment, with the forest and its friends, has already inspired a new story idea; click here to learn more.

As 2021 comes to a close, I wish you the love, joy, and peace of the season. From our house to yours, Merry Christmas!

Victoria