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Newsletter - February 14, 2023
Happy Valentines Day!
Fortunately, this week did not best the previous one for mayhem. No trips to the hospital, no ice storms, no massive tree-cuttings. However, I exited the previous week with a head cold, and we had some secondary repercussions from the freeze that kept us busy. Oddly, two of the showers locked up--the valves stopped turning. Maybe some debris (calcium?) broke off and jammed them? I don't know, but it was a pain to shut off the water to the house (twice on different days) and run to Lowe's for valve replacements. I dread to think what it would have cost to hire a plumber twice.
Our friends held a Wednesday party for their oldest daughter... if you haven't watched that show, I'd highly recommend it. We donated some stocks I'd built out of a pair of shipping crates. I would also recommend Lockwood & Co. on Netflix. I just started that one and I'm loving it. The books hadn't gotten on my radar, but I have to imagine they're fun.
My good friend and writing buddy, Edith Pawlicki, provided some very interesting feedback on the first third of Mother of Trees. My brain is spinning with possibilities on how to change up the story--I wish I had a chunk of time to sit and write it all out because I feel both super-excited about how solid the idea is, and at the same time, like it could slip away if I don't put it to paper quickly.
Love this advice from Edith (the whole thing actually, but I don't want to share it all because it reveals too much of the story):
Picture updates - I am back in contact with one of the high school artists. The other ended disappointingly, but I will learn from it.
o To-Do list for writing last week:
Email updatesKeep working on Part 2 of Mother of TreesIf the student is still interested, resume contract discussion with artist.
o To-Do list for writing this week:
- Email updates
- Keep working on Part 2 of Mother of Trees - get the new ideas down on paper.
- Try to finalize contract with artist.
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May you get lost this week in another world.
Steven J Morris
Hi! If you enjoy fantasy with snarky humor, I've got some books for you. My newsletter takes you along the creative journey, and keeps you informed of what's brewing.
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