So I walked halfway around Greenlake today (a popular almost 3 mile lake in Seattle!) I was pushing Emma in the stroller and walking with my friend and her kids. We got to the playground, I let Emma out to play, and two minutes later noticed her foot was all bloody. It was just a broken blister, but I kinda flipped. I dumped water all over her foot, but had no bandaid. So I made her get back in the stroller and then speed walked her back to the car. And it was sooo hot here today. I think it hit low 80’s. And I know all you southern people are going to give me crap about how that’s not hot. But for us, whew! I think I burned. We were both sweaty and gross by the time we got home. But dare I say I think that means I exercised 
I also got another reaction/feedback on my ghost story Silk Hauntings, by Vivienne King. She’s a fellow CP author and a total sweetheart. So between Viv, Lacy, and Heather looking it over I think I got some good feedback. And I’ll make a few changes, and send it out to CP in the next couple of days. *Dance, Dance*
My dad went into the hospital today to have a stint put in. He had like 90% blockage in his arm. But the procedure went smooth and he’s doing great. My mom was convinced he was going to die (rolling eyes), seriously. But all is well.
Ooooh. I suppose I can mention that I queried Roberta Brown again. This time with my book Grounds for Arousal that finaled in the Stroke of Midnight. I realize she’ll likely turn me down again, but I wanted to at least try. I also have a book out with Elaine English. But those are the only two agents I’ve stuff out with at this time. I really need to get on the ball. Especially when I hear my chapter president Heather Koenig just got an agent (she’s a double golden heart finalist for YA). I think she said she sent out 30 letters and got 24 rejections. So it just shows, you’ve GOT to be persistent.
Okay, I’m done now. Really.
Good luck Shell! I have my fingers crossed for you. I’m not quite ready for an agent yet. I’m still taking baby steps. All I want right now is to get Dragon’s Mate completed. I am thinking of submitting it to Cobblestone Press!
Hope your daddy feels better and glad Emma’s owie wasnt a major one!
I can relate to the heat. Of course, living on the Northcoast of CA. I complain if it gets over 70 degrees. LOL. I was made for coastal living. I hate the heat. I lived in Redding, CA. for a while which would routinely get up to 100 degrees or more every summer. YUCK. I moved as soon as I could!
Glad your Dad is OK. I’m stoked for you that you’re querying agents. You keep at it. Your stuff is awesome.
I’m one of those slowpokes. I only queried one agent because that’s the “one” I really wanted. If I get another R from her, I might try someone else.
Hang in there, Chica. You rock and the rest of the world just has to figure it out.
Yep persistence is the key. Good luck with RB and EE
Yep, I’m a Redding native and it is hot as blazes there. Now I live in Fresno, where it is still hot as blazes. It’s awful here right now - mid 90s and humid yesterday. Yuck!!!!
Good luck on the agent pursuit. I read on my online chapter one of the writers sent out over 30 queries to agents and finally got one to bite. Persistence is defnitely key!
I was told by someone that Sandra Browne is closed to submissions for a while, but then, she asked me for a partial about the same time, so who knows?
I’ll keep my fingers crossed tightly and send you big hopeful thoughts that she asks for some of your material.
First, low 80’s isn’t hot. Try low 90’s with almost 100% humidity then we’ll talk. *lol*
Good to hear your dad is doing better.
Good luck with the agent hunt. You want to try elephant guns with tranquilizers. *lol* As for the story for CP, I’m sure they’ll love it.
Good luck with the agent hunt, Shelli!
Good luck, Shelli! Woo-hoo!
Sorry about your little ones foot. Whoo hoo on the exercise. I’m glad your dad’s okay and good luck on the query.
I think I covered everything. I went to the track last night and every time I go we do a little better. You’ll be walking the whole lake before long without noticing it.
That’s right Michelle! Be persistent! Look how well you have been doing this year!? Let the agents see your work and one will snatch you up in a heart beat! Get your name out there!
LOL I know, I’m a whinning Seattlite! Okay, it’s not hot in the grand pic.