The kids are back in school. The college students have ransacked Target. And, I am already thinking about the holidays. Don’t get me wrong. I love Fall. In Nashville, the leaves turn beautiful shades of oranges, reds, and yellows. It is truly breathtaking. But, it also means the end of my back porch writing room. I wait until the last bit of warm weather before I admit defeat and bring all the lawn cushions inside for the winter. It’s the saddest day of the year for me.

But, summer has been amazing. My chick-lit novel, In a Jam was released in April and I found a new publisher for my YA novel, Tuned Into You. My family and I went on a trip of a lifetime to South Africa. I was able to see where Nelson Mandela lived and died, as well as witness up close and personal some of the big five animals. (I’m a giraffe fan!!) If you ever get a chance to visit, I highly recommend it. Although that long flight is not for the faint at heart.

On top of the things I did, I’ve also been working on a holiday novella with a fabulous group of writer friends. Let it Snow: A Holiday Anthology will be released just in time to break out the sweaters and hot cocoa.

Until next time, enjoy the last few weeks of warm weather. I know I will… on my back porch.