Saturday, February 18, 2012

February in Florida

I know some of you in the north might not want to hear this, but we have had a perfectly lovely winter down here!  Our temps are in the 80's most days. . .light breezes and sunshine. . .Florida at its best.

Here's a quick update on Kandle happenings:

  • Clint loves his job.  It is definitely challenging, working with families and patients in hospice, but it is so rewarding.  He has gotten some pretty terrific validation from co-workers and patients alike. God is so good. . .He has placed Clint exactly where he needs to be! On March 4th, Clint will be preaching at John Knox Retirement Community.  It will be his largest congregation yet, including a television audience. . so some prayers for his peace of mind would be appreciated.
  • Devyn continues to enjoy her work at Narcoossee Middle School.  She loves her students. . .and she is awaiting word about graduate school. Fingers crossed!
  • Greg is now working at Narcoossee Middle School, too! He is working with special needs students.  How convenient; they carpool every day. He has a gift for working with these kids.
  • Haley loves her classes this semester, and she is learning so much.  Every Thursday night we have cookie taste testing.  Well, folks, it's a burden, but someone has to do it!  LOL She is looking into the possibility of starting her own business.
  • Catie keeps very busy with all of her school work, handling Colin (our baby sitting charge) much of the time, juggling her own babysitting responsibilities and maintaining a fairly healthy social life. Catie is my right hand, and just about everything I do in my writing career is possible because of her help.
  • David is enjoying this winter because he's been swimming nearly year 'round.  Sweet! He loves his PE classes, tolerates his school and is fostering a turtle for Greg. He is proud of the work he has done to educate me in the world and language of Pokemon. 
  • I am insanely busy these days, but happily most of the work is from home.  I am involved in book publicity, plus the prep for the publication of the next book in the series and every now and then I get a chance to actually write. I'm working with a friend on setting up a promotional business for indie publishing, doing some freelance editing on the side, mentoring some just-starting-out authors AND some just-starting-out homeschoolers. . .helping Catie watch Colin. . leading a weekly Bible study. . .in the leadership team for Women's Ministry at church. . trying to keep the home running and dinner served (most of the time!).  I love everything I'm doing, but I have to admit that a vacation would be welcome.  I think this is the longest I've gone without some kind of travel/break in years! No complaints, though.  
I think that's about all. I'll try to upload some pics soon, but mostly what I have at this point is Haley's cookies, and seeing those would just make you salivate.
 

Coming to a bookstore near you. . .

I am happy to report that FEARLESS, the first book in my young adult series, will be available in print form in early March. I've seen the proof copy, and it is VERY exciting!!

If you haven't read the book. . I'll post here as soon as it's available. Meanwhile, there are a few opportunities for you to help with publicity.  To learn more, stop by my author website, here: tawdrakandle.com .

Thanks to all of you who have already uploaded the book and read it in e form. I am so grateful for your support!