How often do you dream of slipping into a lazy afternoon? A remote mountain side, a bubbling brook, a blanket, soft music and the world at your feet?

Sounds good to me too. But, since that isn't always possible, I'll settle for a cozy armchair and a great book to carry me away.

Summer's nearing an end, and that means I'll have more time to read and write. Two of my favorite things to do.

This year has been especially busy. With work and all the extra chores summer brings, my writing slowed too much for my liking.

But . . . the stories keep coming. Polishing and editing three short stories this past month, kept the coffee pot perking. Is it worth it? You bet it is. Nothing compares to the exhilaration of popping a new manuscript in the mail. Except an acceptance letter, of course. What a feeling!

A few months ago I decided a website would be in order. What better way to market myself and get my writing in the hands of readers?

How much was there to building a website?

Was I in for a surprise.

Webmastering was not my idea of fun. I found myself wondering whatever possessed me, didn't I have enough to do?

Eventually the site resembled something close to presentable and I threw out the empty bottle of Tylenol.

Anyway, the new website is now up and running. So is my heart, wondering why I'd exhausted myself and spent an entire week again, with little sleep.

But, after much consideration, the week was well spent.

Ready?

Copy and paste one of these links to view either of my websites.

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~nanacjd/index.html
http://www.geocities.com/nanacjd/index.html

I'm also listed in the Author's Den at this link.

http://www.authorsden.com/visit/author.asp?authorid=9171

After you travel to my site, relax. Browse around, read blurbs or excerpts of my novels in progress, then click on favorite links. If you're a writer seasoned or a beginner, a storehouse of information are within favorite links provided.

I wish you happiness and butterflies . . .

Until next time,

Carol DeVaney