I’ll start with the book news. I’m getting excited. Just a few more weeks until The Zoastra Affair releases. I’m EXCITED! I post pics like this all the time on my facebook page and I hope friends and family don’t think it’s spam.
Now today is the Florida Romance Writers Holiday party. I can’t wait to see some of my favorite writers both published and unpublished. It’s festive and that’s what matters. It’s a green dress this year that honestly everyone compliments me on, but it’s not my normal style. And hair is to be done shortly. It’s nice to celebrate the end of the year with mostly women who are like me and in the whole writing world. All the stress of the week goes away. The holidays start soon. And I do have to admit that I’m chaperoning a trip to Disney December 20th, then the vacation begins, and holidays start. This year I’m getting a tree. I’ve skipped as a single girl for years because mom had Christmas at her house. What was the point?
This made me think, does my life change include becoming a Christmas card sender? Last weekend we stuffed the invitations and addressed them for the wedding. And I thought, I ought be to sending these people more stuff. My sister became a card sender post her wedding and children… does this mean I’m growing up to be a holiday card sender? Hmm. It might be. But don’t worry too much about growing up. I’m at work on the sequel to the Zoastra Affair now. In my head, it’s ALWAYS been a trilogy. I’m no George Lucas, George RR Martine or JK Rowling who I all LOVE dearly. But Star Wars (and Star Trek) were both so inspiring as a young girl. I’ve already introduced my favorite guy to Star Wars. He had never seen the movies, and YEAH, he enjoyed the series. After the Empire Strikes Back, he immediately asked for two days, let’s watch the next one. So it wasn’t a lie. (I held off because I am a girl and Once Upon A Time is on Sunday nights. I’m into this season and the whole ‘Save Henry’ stuff.)
Party starts at eleven. I must put makeup on, ensure everything fits right, and oh yeah write a little bit on the novels.
I wish everyone a Happy Holidays. 2014 is going to be amazing, but let’s just be happy and in the moment right now. We deserve the love and laughter of the season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Zoastra Affair and is it part of a series?
The Zoastra Affair is a romance novel that is the first book in a planned trilogy. The author confirms the sequel was already in progress at the time of the original book’s release, and the story was always conceived as a three-part series, drawing inspiration from sci-fi franchises like Star Wars and Star Trek.
How do Florida Romance Writers celebrate the end of the year?
Florida Romance Writers holds an annual Holiday Party, typically in December, where both published and unpublished romance writers gather to celebrate the end of the year. The event is described as festive and social, giving members a chance to connect with like-minded writers in the romance genre and decompress from the stress of the year.
Should you start sending holiday cards after getting married or is it just for people with kids?
Many people begin sending holiday cards after marriage, not just after having children. The author notes her sister became a card sender after her wedding and children, and after stuffing wedding invitations, she questioned whether marriage itself signals the start of that tradition. It appears engagement and wedding planning naturally prompt many people to become regular holiday card senders.
