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What am I up to? 

I’ve started a new series! A spinoff from Mail Order Opt Out.

It was a matchmaking company that helped organize the “mail-order” part, right? So I got to thinking about how I could play with that. 

No lie – writing this one has been a struggle. 

After closing out the last series, I went into major book hangover. Wondering if I should even continue writing abounded. 

But the characters stayed with me, took their time and lingered, reminded me that writing love stories is fun, and I’ve come to love them and their messiness.

I’ve submitted the first round for developmental editing, (cause I need it).

Sarah Pesce with Lopt and Cropt (thank you) 

Aiming for Q1 2025 release! We’ll see where it goes…

On a personal note: In honor of my father-in-law, who passed in the morning of 10/10/2024 (the day after we played him some Mose Allison and lit a Virgen candle for a gentle passing) here is the birthday eulogy I wrote to him a couple years ago and he got a kick out of: 

i’ve not known many only-childs 

there’s rumors of them being wild   that wasn’t my first impression, in fact  

my first impression was of Jay’s back.  

The rattle of the newspaper in the early morn   as his son hurriedly pushed me out the door

“Introduce me,” i said, “What the heck!” 

But the son pressed his lips together and shook his head  

We won’t go into detail about what happened next… 

not much later i think i figured it out  It wasn’t shame that had him pushing me out 

The son wanted the attention on himself  

Because there isn’t anybody that doesn’t like jay 

you want to hear what he has to say  

a provider. a gentleman caring in many ways  and yes, a twinkle in his eyes that speaks of wilder days  

even with him slowing down  everyone always wants him around   i’m glad to know him, cheers to jay   

may all your wishes come true on  another birthday.