Idleness, I mean. As in how can it be March and I haven’t blogged in weeks? Where did February go?

Well, I finished the revisions on my second book in my new series (HIS BROTHER’S SECRET - 9/08) AND did the line edits a few days later — my new editor is amazing; I also completed the last proof of the book coming out in May — DADDY BY CONTRACT, and started the third book, newly named DADDY BY SURPRISE (1/09). Does that prove I haven’t been overly idle?

Oh, and I read and judged 7 Rita books! One was outstanding. I’ll tell you it’s title after the judging is done. I loved it and sincerely hope it makes the finals.

But, I’ve missed chatting with you, my friends, so I’m making up by posting some happy pics. The first, I’m calling “Turtle Joy”. We’ve lived in the country for eighteen years and this is the first turtle we’ve ever found. He just dropped by to say “Happy Spring,” I think. (I’m not fluent in turtle.)

He didn’t stick around long — had important turtle business elsewhere, but Miss M was thrilled to make his acquaintance. Oh, and by the way, notice the haircut. It’s already grown quite a bit, so you can imagine how short it was. Fortunately, she can pull off most any style with flair. (Or so her proud grandma thinks. )

The next shot was taken at a beach near Hearst Castle. There are several popular beaches for the migrating elephant seals. That’s what those sandy-colored log-like things are in the photo. We couldn’t closer because they’re at a tricky stage where seal-pup abandonment is a problem if lookie-loos get too close and disturb them.

I’m going to try to post more often this month to make up for February. But there’s a lot to crowd into the next three weeks: DayLight Saving time change — ugh (why can’t we just pick one way and keep it there??!), St. Patrick’s Day, Easter — extremely early this year, my son’s birthday and my trip to NEW YORK CITY for Ninc (a writer’s group for published authors). See? I’m not completely idle.

Deb
PS: I’m also addicted to that other kind of Idol…as in American.