Novel Walking? Is That A Real Thing?

Something strange is going on in our house. Sometimes, the garage door is up in the afternoon. Sometimes, a cabinet door is open. The other day, I found a grilling tool in the silverware drawer. Each one of these occurrences is usually followed by a loud, “Jeff?” Surely, it must be him. I’ve got my act together.

Wrong

I admit it. I’m the culprit. I realized it the day I opened the dishwasher while it was running. It’s not that I’m losing it (please, no eye-rolling). I’m just mentally preoccupied. That’s my excuse. As a novelist, I spend an awful lot of time thinking. Not grand Albert Einstein thoughts. But just like Albert, my two favorite questions are why and how. Which by the way, Albert employed to develop the Theory of Relativity. Me? I’m working on the Theory of Relatives. The good, the bad, and the ugly. It comes in very handy when writing contemporary fiction.

Creating Your Own World

As a kid, daydreaming didn’t come naturally. I was grounded. Practical. But after years of creative writing, I’ve changed. I’m now obsessed with character development. What people say and do. It’s a mesmerizing form of play. So when Jeff suddenly appears around the house, I’ve been known to jump. After all, I’m trying to figure out a plot point. Instead of sleepwalking, I like to think I’m novel walking. The act of being mentally elsewhere even when you’re looking in the refrigerator and trying to figure out what to eat for dinner.

Who Did That?

It’s no longer a surprise when my phone goes missing. Or the pork chops on the grill are nearly incinerated. I continue to call out Jeff’s name. It’s a knee-jerk reaction. But, I know the truth. I’m focused on my new novel Boca by Moonlight which is due out June 2021. George, a recent widower, struggles to come to grips with a new life in Boca Raton. Will he find love again? Will he stay connected to his adult children? Hmm. If you’ve ever lost a parent, this might be an interesting read.

Now, Something A Little Extra

This month, we’re participating in an ebook freebie promotion that includes my debut novel The Intersect. If you have a moment, please check it out. Also, the ebook version of What’s That Growing in My Sour Cream? is available on Amazon in a 99 cent promotion through the tenth of December. 99 cents! So if you haven’t checked it out – now’s the time. And until we meet again, please stay safe. Your health matters!