Well, darn. My Mystery Package turned out to be a mistake. That is, it was a copy of a book that I'd ordered and received already, but for some reason I got sent a second copy by mistake. I'm going to have to return it.
It just goes to show, anticipation is often better than satisfaction.
We had a used book sale at work today (one of the perks of working at a college), but I only found three books, all mysteries, two of which I've already read. While I was browsing the tables, I discovered I was lacking in enthusiasm. I knew there were gems lurking amid the battered V.C. Andrews and David Eddings paperbacks, but I just didn't care. I think I'm book-saled out for the time being.
On the writing front, I'm in my usual spring slump. I've got a number of projects pending--the swashbuckling fantasy, Little Sparrow, the untitled romance, and any number of minor stories that I could easily develop--but it's hard for me to buckle down to anything in particular. On the other hand, I've been thinking a lot about the sequel to Bell-Men (since you know there has to be a sequel; in fact, I envision it as a trilogy), which I've tentatively titled Bloodhound. And yesterday I opened my spiral notebook to a new page and started writing it. Why not? I still haven't heard back from Pyr or the agent I've queried, incidentally. The business end of writing is so much of a waiting game.
I'm sorry it wasn't fudge or brownies. Maybe next time!
ReplyDeleteWell that's disappointing - the package that is. :( I think they should send you a freebie to make up for it.
ReplyDeleteNatalie--I hadn't even thought about it might even being yummy food! Darn!
ReplyDeleteCate--They kinda sorta already sent me a freebie. Problem is, I already have that book. :)
I got brownies in the mail once. That was great. They didn't last long, but it was fun while it lasted. Hope the slump doesn't last long.
ReplyDeleteI bought some chocolate eggs at the store this morning to console myself, although I should have bought brownies.
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