Popping By

Yes, I've been neglecting my blog and for good reason, I've just been way too busy. I've also been neglecting my book in progress.

My excuse? Besides Christmas preparations (though I haven't had many to do), I've been busy working (the kind where you actually make money), doing program designs for people who want to open residential care homes for the developmentally disabled. Actually I'm only working on one at the moment, but there's another waiting for me to do.

I have a book I need to read and review--why oh why did I say I'd do it? Because I like the writer and her books. Met her long ago at an Edgar Awards dinner--we sat together though I doubt she remembers me.

But last night I had some fun--our writers' group had our annual dinner meeting at theThai Kitchen. Sadly, our leader, Shirley Hickman, hasn't been feeling well so couldn't make. I so enjoy these people and they are so helpful with their critiquing and suggestions--and hearing and helping them improve their writing is fulfilling.

In the top photo, Dr. Rao who writes great stories about his life growing up in India, Ela Pandya, who is writing an autobiography, Sharon who is married to Brent Gill, who is writing a kids' book (second one) that's really exciting and he's very helpful to me in many ways).

In the second photo, my hubby ad the back, Jann, who is a wonderful writer and critic, Dr. Pandya and Mrs. Rao. 

We had a great dinner and lots of lively conversation. I loved every minute--and the food.

Marilyn