Bringing my life up to date
2/14/2006 8:09:52 AM

I cannot believe that I haven't sent out a newsletter for so long.
However, my life has moved right along . . .

In August of 2004, we found a house in the country. We had longed to go back to the country for years.
Now was the opportunity.
The house needed lots of TLC - it took us from August until November to paint,plaster, and make it our own.

Once in the house, I made the comment to my mountain friend that I would like chickens - as I had long ago. She invited me out and sent me home with a dozen as the foundation of my new flock.

During the past summer, 2005, I gardened, canned, and froze whatever produce I could find or grow.

Sadly, writing seemed to be sent to the back burner.

January, 2006 New Year's resolution was to 'get back at it!'

I am talking to an literary agent.
Keeping my fingers crossed that the agent and I work everything out and I have help promoting my work.

My first book in the Crystal Lake Friends series, Dearest of Friends is selling well.
The second book of the Crystal Lake Friends - The Friendship Circle - was released in the summer,2005.
The third book of the series - Friends Forever - is almost two-thirds completed.

I am also working on a sequel for my book, Hidden Legacy. The sequel will be titled Reunion With Strangers and continue the story of Tessa and her family.

Thank all of you readers who have hung on during my absence and welcome to any new readers who are just discovering my work.

Margaret
http://www.margarethodapp.com