Yes, I know. I'm horrible at blog up-keep. I've never been able to keep a steady journal. The reason being, mostly, because I always (and still do) believed I had nothing exciting to write about.

Here's to hoping I can be more driven and make some excitement!

Summer time for a teacher can be tough.

What's my purpose? How do I pass the time? THANK GOD for summer though, am I right??

How does this teacher pass her time? When not plugging away, earning money at my part-time job (thanks, student loans), I've begun to revamp my home office space. Once upon a time, this space made up my childhood bedroom; lots of angst ridden years as a pre-teen and teen. It was time for a face lift: a coat of paint, new flooring, and new furniture.

Part one of the reno: new paint.

The fantastic Kathryn helped make this job incredibly easy. White walls soon transformed into an Ellie Gray landscape thanks to Sherwin Williams. It's absolutely gorgeous. These pictures don't do it justice.

Part two will be new flooring. Part three will be moving in the new furniture.

I will keep you updated as this project progresses, but I am super thrilled for the finished product of my own little writing nook! By the end of summer, it will done! Next project? My bedroom.

On the writing front, I am editing at a snail's pace. Maybe slower than a snail, if I'm honest. I complete a chapter probably once a week. It's horrible, I know. I'm working on it...

HOWEVER... I am partnering with a fantastic graphic designer to go ahead and create my book cover. I am absolutely thrilled to be commissioning this wonderful designer. She did amazing work with my bestest's book cover. I can't wait to see what ideas she has for me!

Okay, I think that's about all the updates.

BUT WAIT... NO, THERE'S MORE!

In a week's time, I'll be livin' large in NYC at the Romance Writers' of America annual conference! Broadway plays, an escape room, breakout sessions... OH MY! I can't wait to report back on the goings-on!

Until then...

Ciao, friends!