The Little Things Make Me Smile

I love this season. Cold nights sneak through open windows, brilliant leaves color the mountain landscape, and never-ending lines of birds plot courses to warmer places to announce that the world is ready to sleep for a while. It’s been a busy summer; I’ve played hard and have worked hard. I finished one book, wrote another, and sent a third to the editor’s desk. I camped and swam and ate more than my share of picnic lunches. The time has come for new challenges and fresh opportunities. While the nights grow longer and the days wear thin, I wish that this time of year could last forever. I want it to last forever. Another reason: a tiny piece of heaven called candy corn. I love candy corn—almost as much as I love this season. I’m a simple guy with simple tastes, and it’s the little things in life that make me smile. Here’s to a great week and a wonderful season.

~ Jamie

Beginnings

Full disclosure: I'm writing this post under the influence of cough medicine.

2012 will be a lot of fun. That's it, that's my mantra.

I wish there were more words of brilliant wisdom that I could pass along you at this time, but unfortunately, I'm lacking right now. When I set my writing schedule, I always plan on hectic, crazy Decembers, but I had no idea how busy this year would be. In my superb planning for the release of ON FALLEN WINGS, I had a book trailer planned, promotional work, great giveaways, and lots of pure fun stuff to keep the excitement going. So...where is it? I'd like to know, too.

I'm not making the book trailer. No, I haven't lost interest. A major part of my planning for this book trailer was the inclusion of snow. Snow. That stuff that hasn't fallen. My book takes place in winter and the snow is a magical part of that. Alas, there is none, and I haven't had the time/energy to head up into the mountains just to film it. So I'm not doing the book trailer at the moment.

What about the rest? Well, it's coming. I'm keeping my release schedule, but I've had to focus my energy on fighting this blasted sickness over the last few weeks, so I've been silent (who wants to hear the sound of coughing tweets and posts? ew.) Anyway, look for good things in the future. I'll be back to my lively old self sooner than you can say DayQuil.

2012 will be a lot of fun.