Last year, I began my garden in January and February. I filled my bathroom and desk with baby plants ready to be put into the ground the moment the weather got warmer. That was 2025.
2026 has been a little different. Only yesterday did I begin the first efforts to create a garden. Hopefully, I will have some seeds planted by the end of the week. It is such a different feeling from last year. I have dragged my feet to put my hands into the dirt. It isn't only that my imagination always adds bears, snakes, scary spiders, and other such beasts to my work outside, either.
It is just different. But for those of you who have been part of my newsletter for a while, Summer means hearing about my garden.
Last week, I was having adventures. Sebastian and I met up in New York. I hadn't seen my son in about a year and a half, so it was exciting. We used to go to New York more often when he was little. We walked down memory lane, visiting Central Park's little zoo, saying hello to the Balto statue, and even dreaming a bit at the Lego store.
We went to see Moulin Rouge. At 53, it felt different. A lifetime ago, all I wanted was to be part of those musicals. I wanted to write, direct, stage manage, or anything else. Now, it feels like an ancient dream.
To add to the nostalgia, writing is still slow, but I am trying to find solutions for it. Working one small step at a time.
Thank you so much to those of you who have just joined me, or who have been with me for a long time. Thank you to those of you who read my books, participate in my giveaways, or simply support my journey. Much love to all of you.
The new giveaway is live! Check it out! Link and books below. The winners have been selected for the last giveaway. Check it out.
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The Antiquarian's Object of Desire (Love's Academic) - I love India Holton. She is the balm that I need in these turbulent times. I should be reading more, but I return to her, because she is funny, and sweet, and weird. This is her newest book. It comes out at the end of April and it is definitely the most anticipated book for the year. Life is better because of her books. A warm blanket in a stormy night.
Dungeon Crawler Carl - I am late to the game. I know that. Princess Donut only now has come to my attention. My son has loved them. Andy is reading it now and loving it. I am next.
The Midnight Carousel: A Novel - Night Circus meets Water for Elephants? What isn't there to love about the concept. It is also a brand new books and yay! I am excited.
The Astral Library (Deluxe Limited Edition): A Novel - I love Kate Quinn. The book is really, really beautiful. Like, what else could one possibly desire. Really.
This Book Made Me Think of You - A book about books, loving books, and enduring love. I am in.
The Poet Empress - This book just looks awesome, even though it has the shortest description ever. We will just have to see.
The rest are my books and I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy writing them.
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