Why
you ask?
Well,
there are probably a plethora of likely reasons (genetics, kids, lead
poisoning…who knows?). Personally, however, I’m blaming my current bout of
insanity on the fact that we’ve decided to sell our house, and that, as any
formerly sane home owner knows, is one of the number one ways to lose one’s
mind. But it’s not just the house that I’m worried about. (That would be bad
enough because, seriously, my husband and I have spent the past 25 years
collecting enough stuff to sink a tanker.) The problem is exacerbated because
this stuff has spread over our entire
little farm like a disease.
Everything needs de-cluttering and painting and cleaning and seeding and weeding and... I start to wheeze just thinking about it.
Everything needs de-cluttering and painting and cleaning and seeding and weeding and... I start to wheeze just thinking about it.
But
that’s not the extent of this sad little tale; there are a couple hundred other
things that beg for my attention. I have a few novels in the works. (I’m a full
time author and have published about 50 titles with Harper Collins, St.
Martin’s Press, Random House, etc.) More recently, Hearth Stone was just
released by Kensington Books a month or so ago. But its spinoff, tentatively
called Where the Heart Is, still needs work. Plus there are a couple dozen
other yet-to-be-written tales constantly tapping at my brain.
Then
I have grandbabies. Ahhhhh….grandbabies…those tiny adorable people with whom I
want to spend every waking hour.
And
horses…did I mention the horses? Last count we had seven of the hairy hay
burners. I train and ride and compete on them in a number of different events.
Plus I judge horse shows.
So
yes, okay, I see how it might not be a bad idea to focus on getting the house
on the market. But I love all the things I do. Hence I ride and write and paint
and de-wallpaper…and generally go insane.
So
that’s me in a nutshell. Get it? Cuz I’m nuts. But I’m crazy happy to be here
at SRR. And to celebrate I’d like to give away a copy of Finding Home, the
first book in my Hope Springs trilogy. Just answer me this…if you were in the
market for a new home, what’s the number one thing you’d look for. Leave a
comment and I’ll choose a winner.
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Such a funny column, Lois. I'd look for storage (sounds like you need some, too)
ReplyDeleteSo glad to have you join us here, Lois! And such a fun column. Best wishes with all the craziness in your world. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies. I'm very much looking forward to meeting you. In New York?
ReplyDeleteHi Lois, You are a very busy and one talented lady! I used to ride and own horses when I was younger, I miss it a lot. I pray all goes well with the selling of your farm.
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I think you have to be a little crazy to be a good writer! Best of success on selling your land! Can't wait to meet up with you and all of the SRR group in NYC!
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