A belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
December went by so quickly--I had elective surgery to correct a hernia (of all things!) on December 9. Publishing typically grinds to a halt between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, so I figured I'd take advantage of the lull and get this thing done. Everything went swimmingly and I was back on my feet the next day. On my feet SOME of the time, but on the couch MOST of the time watching terrible daytime television and sleeping.
The weirdest thing is that I thought I was of sound mind. I wasn't. I really can't remember much about that week except that Oprah really looks nice and the "Real Housewives of......." are just addictive! Jon, sweet man that he is, took very good care of me and discouraged me from working much. I couldn't face the stairs down to the office, so I set up my netbook on the dining room table to keep up with queries somewhat.
I'm embarrassed to say that I took advantage of my invalid condition. When my son Frank called to see what I wanted for Christmas I said, "I want a wireless modem and I want you to hook it up for me--this Sunday."
Now, I'm not that kind of mom, really I'm not. I blame the post-anesthesia-haze on that kind of cheeky request. But, the worst part is, Frank was over Sunday afternoon, modem in hand and we are now a wireless cottage. (Thanks, son, I really appreciate it!)
All's well now and we're very excited about new projects upcoming. The second book in the Candy Holliday series will be on sale next month. The title is Town in a Lobster Stew--look for it!
3 comments:
Glad to hear you are now a wireless cottage, doesn't hurt to make requests from time to time, maybe he has made a few requests of his own in the past. :0)
If my router ever goes down, I'm in trouble. I knew how to set it up...but that was six months ago! It's amazing how my mind refuses to remember how to do things I don't do every day.
Good luck on your healing process. I got my stitches out this morning for melanoma. Luckily, it's all gone now.
As soon as possible, I have a requested manuscript heading for your husband. (be very, very nice to him for the next 90 days) ;-)
Dana:
So glad to hear you're on the mend and I hope Jon likes your manuscript!
Kae
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