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November.

Those who have been following me for a while may remember that while all you writers are focusing on NaNo, I'm having my own mini-freakout. To those of you who are participating - in NaNo, not my freakout :) - I wish you much success!

Whats my freakout? A dozen birthdays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's - all between late October and January 1.

Think about that for a second. Think about the food. Slap a slice of birthday cake all around my body. Add pumpkin pie, coconut cake, apple cake, tamales, dressing, potatoes, gravy, blackeyed peas, and lots more. Don't forget the turkey. Roll it all in Halloween candy.

After writing that, I'm stuffed and hungry at the same time.

Plus gifts. Tape. Ribbon. Thank God for gift bags and tissue! And online shopping ♥

Let's change the subject. AKA plot twist.

A few months ago, I showed you photos of my office. Not long after, I changed things around. Yeah, I'm one of those.

So I thought I'd share my new look with you.

Now I get to look straight out of my windows, except for straight ahead. There I see my monitor.

If I raise up enough to look straight over my monitor, I see this.

Back inside, one of two dogs-in-residence.

I love my new, more compact space. Maybe I'm a little more productive. Jury's still out on that.

My trilogy is still in progress, but I'm moving along on the edit. I'm now on Book #2. Books two and three should take much less time than the first book - both are shorter and require fewer story adjustments than the first one.

This project has taken me more time that I thought, but it's still an amazing journey. And I'm still in love with the characters. I'm looking forward to introducing them to you in the spring (I hope spring, LOL. We'll see what my editor has to say before I commit.)

In other news, remember the blooming bird of paradise last year? It's blooming again! As of just last week. I'm thrilled :) So far? One bloom and one bud.

I took these photos on Friday, 10/28. It was 85F and sunny. Autumn in San Antonio is awesome, but usually a little cooler than 85. Although when summer days are often 105F, 85's not bad.

That's about it from my real life world.

Blog world is different.

The Tiki Hut will be closed in December so all employees can enjoy the holidays with their families. So remember all those food events I mentioned above? I wish you a happy and a merry every single one.

Since the first Monday in January is the New Year holiday, I'll be back here on Wednesday, January 4, 2017.

See you next year!

Love and hugs,
Carol