Coffee Break

July-- Instead of the usual Monthly Progress Report header I've decided to go with Coffee Break. I think it's warm and inviting whereas the old title seems cold and impersonal.

From the time when I completed my new novel the synopsis has been rewritten for the umpteenth time and another batch of queries were sent out.

Quite a bit of research has gone into my upcoming psychological thriller. I've chosen St. Augustine, Florida for the setting and FALSE FACE for the working title.

The photo below (Plotting A Murder) goes with this story. That's all I'm saying. For now.

I'll start writing the first of August -- since August is the first part of Augustine and because my birthday is in August.

Why yes, my mind really works this way. :-)

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Plotting A Murder

I have an idea for a new story.

This photo is a clue.

No, it is not a historical romance.

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New Book Releases For July

THE ISLAND
by Elin Hilderbrand -- http://elinhilderbrand.net/

THE SEARCH
by Nora Roberts -- http://www.noraroberts.com/

FLY AWAY HOME
by Jennifer Weiner -- http://www.jenniferweiner.com/

STAR ISLAND
by Carl Hiaasen -- http://www.carlhiaasen.com/index.shtml

FAITHFUL PLACE
by Tana French -- http://www.tanafrench.com/

LINGER
by Maggie Stiefvater -- http://www.maggiestiefvater.com/

THE REMBRANDT AFFAIR
by Daniel Silva -- http://www.danielsilvabooks.com/content/index.asp

From: http://bestsellers.about.com/od/newupcomingreleases/ig/July-2010-Book-Releases/
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Relax And Recharge

Two completed novels.

Queries written and mailed.

Time to relax and recharge before I begin a new project.

I can't go to a tropical island right now, but there's no reason I can't pretend. :-)

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Having My Own Celebration

While the rest of America celebrates Independence Day this weekend, I'll be celebrating The End of my new novel about Wentzel Farm.

The query and a list of names are done and ready to go.

I slept very little in June.

Not even fireworks will keep me awake tonight.

Cheers, Everyone

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