Dog Days of Summer

Hot doesn't begin to describe the weather we are having here in central Texas. The only good thing, to me, is that I have an excuse to sit inside and devour books. I've visited the local bookstore, Book Pride aka Dog Eared Books and the library several times already. My wonderful husband surprised me with five new titles. My reading list is growing.

I've also been doing some jotting down of ideas. My little notebook is now secure in my purse. My pen is at ready. I've been basically people watching and looking for character inspiration for a short story I have brewing in my head. Hopefully I'll have enough to hammer out a few paragraphs soon. I'm still not sure where I want to go with it.

Until then, I will just enjoy my reading....and maybe some iced tea!

My Newest Book

My Mama just bought me the most wonderful book. It contains the notebooks of Agatha Christie. I am loving reading her notes and how she thought out her plots. To see her handwriting is such a rush. I've no idea why, but seeing a famous author's notes is like I've found a secret that no one else knows.

I am thinking of bringing a little of the great woman into my own life. My notebook is ready to go into my handbag with a favorite pen. I am going to be ready when something inspiring strikes me so that I can record it. I am looking forward to people watching and a little note taking to boot.

Inspiration Found

Inspiration was right in front of me this whole time. My wonderful husband shared a dream of his with me and I had instant ideas for a short story and possibly something a little longer. I am feeling some excitement at the beginnings that are rolling around in my mind and making their way to my paper.
Looking at the past is how I will fill the pages in the future.

Dry Spell

I sat down to work on some writing today and nothing seemed to want to come.
I just wasn't feeling it. I have all of these amazing ideas at times when I can't write and then when I can...nada! I suppose that is how it works.
I did manage to do a few brief character sketches of a few folks I may include in some future short stories.
Reading has been rich this summer though. In my last visit to the library I found two really good books. I just randomly pulled these from the shelf. One was a good old fashioned haunted house/ghost story. The book I am reading now is a mystery revolving around Shakespeare. I am loving it! If you'd like to know more check out my other selections at Good Reads.