I hope everyone is well. Gearing up for Thanksgiving and fingers crossed I don’t mess up my one dish I must bring to the family dinner… mashed potatoes. Considering I burned my finger and it hasn’t healed from boiling water for my pasta a few weeks ago… this might be dangerous. Or the mashed potatoes might turn out into the best thing I have ever done. We shall see what happens, but everyone send good thoughts my way! Cooking and I have never been the best of friends.
If you have a chance please go and vote for Kindle Scout… I fell off the hot list today. I’m worried, so if you can share with your friends online and vote yourself, that would be awesome. https://kindlescout.amazon.com/p/19MWTS7CDJODQ
Now I’m off to edit Mything the Throne. I have 10 days to turn this in and 3 more chapters to rewrite. Then I want to go and update them to really make the scenes hit home emotionally. With luck, I can get this all done, but taking Thanksgiving off is important for my mental health and because I love my family.
Talk to y’all soon.
Victoria
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I safely make mashed potatoes if I have a burn injury on my finger?
If you have a burn on your finger from boiling water, extra caution is essential when handling hot pots and steam. Use oven mitts, handle pots with your uninjured hand, and keep the burned finger dry and protected with a waterproof bandage. Despite the risk, careful preparation can still result in great mashed potatoes — the key is taking it slow and staying mindful of the injury.
What is Kindle Scout and why does voting matter for authors?
Kindle Scout was Amazon’s reader-powered publishing platform where authors submitted books for public nomination. Readers could vote for their favorites, and high-interest books had a better chance of being selected for an Amazon publishing deal. Staying on the ‘hot list’ — a sign of strong reader engagement — was critical for authors, making community sharing and voting essential to a campaign’s success.
Should I take time off from writing deadlines during Thanksgiving or push through to meet them?
Taking Thanksgiving off from writing, even with a tight deadline, can be the right choice for mental health and personal priorities. In this case, the author had 10 days to finish editing with 3 chapters remaining, yet still planned to take the holiday off for family and wellbeing. Balancing creative work with rest often leads to better long-term productivity and emotional health.
