I want to duck my head under my wing and hide when I see how neglected my poor blog has been.  That, or stand up and sqwak.  Which, come to think of it, may give you some insights into where I’ve been!

Here’s another clue:

Yep, we got those guinea keets I was debating about–and they’re so cute!  And so sweet!  And so much trouble!  Lol.  We bought twenty from two (mostly) local hobbyists, ranging in age from about a week to a few hours old.  You can see how much variation there is in the bunch, and we’re super excited to see what color they grow up to be.  Guinea fowl genetics can be a bit complicated, but we’ve got a good group of blue, brown, and recessive genes represented in this group.  We’re hoping for a rainbow flock!

I’ve also spent some time like this:

Which is a highly productive way to get lots of reading in, I’ve found.  And in doing so, I discovered the thrilling stories of my fellow Hillsborough writer John Claude Bemis.  Tall tales, magic, coming of age and discovery–what a great read!  The Clockwork Dark is one series that you’ll want to clear your calender and settle in with, so be forewarned!

In writing news, I’m back down to three fulls of 13 Demon Days out with agents, but still feel hopeful as the misses are very close calls.  I’ve also this week discarded a half dozen beginnings to my new YA novel, Siren’s Scream, and tossed around characters ’til they’re dizzy.  I’m feeling really excited about this novel, and the story that’s growing in my mind as I work through the early kinks.  Yay for inspiration and the right doses of perspiration!  Now if only I can harness the flighty energy of my new guinea keets while keeping a steady hand on the creative spark, I’ll be full-steam ahead!

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