Friday Update
Hi hello! It’s Friday!
We made it to the end of the week! I thought a weekly update might be fun. So…welcome to update week #1!
I hope you are well and healthy and hanging in there. I’m sending you a big (socially-distant appropriate) hug. You got this. I believe in you.
In my little corner of the world, spring is in full swing and everything is blooming. The radishes jumped the garden last year, and are now poking up everywhere in the yard. The giant rosemary we replanted and almost killed is roaring back to life. The ivy and blackberry remain dauntless (I think they’re eyeing the house…scheming for a take over). So: normal.
But today the sun is shining, the wind is cool, and Oregon’s sky is blue, blue, blue.
As for my writing, well, it’s been difficult these last couple months. The whole state of the world hit me pretty hard. I have also been juggling some (really good!) life events (more on those in future Friday updates), and the basement remodel we started in September, Still. Isn’t. Done. (whyyyy?!!!)
I don’t like admitting it’s been hard to do a job I love so much, but, yeah, it’s been hard.
The good news? Writing is back on track! I’m having fun and can’t wait to get to the next projects. I had big plans for this year, darn it! I’m not giving up on them yet! 🙂
HELL’S SPELLS should be drafted by this weekend. That’s not the end of the work (there’s revision, copy edit, a couple proofreading passes and formatting still to do), but I can see the finish line and it’s a glorious sight!
Fingers crossed and the creek don’t rise, I’ll have HELL‘S SPELLS (the next Ordinary Magic novel) out in May.
Hoo-ray!
So. Let’s see..how about a knitted thing? Behold! The Battle Snail I knit for a giveaway at the Rainforest Writers Retreat (back when gatherings were still a-okay). I think it turned out pretty darn good. 🙂
8 Comments
Kelly Lee
But what about Cedar and Mae???? They were going to find the rest of The Holder!! You left us hanging! Bring them back please?
Carmen
Hear!! Hear!!!! I loved those books….we can’t be the only ones! Please please please bring them back
Jenni Nowak
Hello Devon,
These are interesting times indeed.
Congratulations on the new daughter. I hope everyone’s day was filled with joy!
I wanted to thank you for the “Ordinary Freebie.” It was a great way to pass some time.
I’m excited to hear about the possible May release of a new Ordinary. I will wait for it no matter how long. It will be worth it!
I enjoyed your newsletter and I’m glad we can still laugh at a few things.
Take care,
Jenni Nowak
Toni Whitney
I love your newsletter. It’s uplifting to see your optimism. Keep it up and I look forward to your week #2❤️
carrotmusic
Love the Battle Snail! Take care and stay well!
Maria Korsman
LOVE the battle snail…complete with sword…. is this your creation? and will you be publishing a pattern?
Susan
that snail is too darn cute and I can’t wait for May to get here!
Jan van Es
Also Big Social Distance Hugs! Happy writing is back on track for you.
Eagerly awaiting West Magic Hell #3.
Hell’s Spells sounds great!
Your reader fan since Allie Beckstrom,
Jan