New Goals!

If all goes according to schedule, I should have three mystery/thriller novels completed sometime in 2013. I also have several romantic/sensual short stories in the works.

I'm also working on my latest screenplay and hope to have that completed in the next couple of months.

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday.

Susan

Loss

October was a very difficult month for me. My beautiful eleven-year-old golden tabby Scootchie passed away suddenly after a brief illness. It caught me totally off guard as she had shown no signs of being sick. She was my constant writing companion. She may be gone, but she'll never be forgotten.         

Update

I came through Hurricane Sandy with everything intact, but the destruction to the Jersey Shore is heartbreaking. It's hard to imagine that so many places are gone forever. Even if it's rebuilt, it will never be the same.

The tragic loss of lives and the property damage in New Jersey and New York is unbelievable. Please continue to keep those who were in the direct path of the storm, and those who are still suffering from the devastation in your thoughts and prayers.

Quote Of The Week - Confucius

Acquire new knowledge whilst thinking over the old, and you may become a teacher of others. - Confucius

Hurricane Sandy

I've spent most of the weekend doing what I can to prepare for this storm. I have plenty of water, batteries, candles, food, and other essentials in the event power goes out. In past storms we were fortunate not to lose power, and we only lost our back fence and numerous personal possessions when the basement  flooded. But we came out unharmed.

Many predicted storms have passed us by with only minimal damage. I was hoping that Sandy would pass us by, too, but watching the weather reports tonight, I don't think we'll be so lucky this time. All I can do is wait out the storm here in South Jersey and pray not only for the safety of my family in Philadelphia and Virginia Beach, but for everyone in the path of this monstrous storm.

Fun Halloween Links

Happy Halloween!

I hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween.   

History and Facts About Halloween

http://www.history.com/topics/halloween 

Halloween Recipes and Tips On Everything Halloween

http://www.yumsugar.com/Halloween

Free Printables,  Crafts, and Games

http://funschool.kaboose.com/fun-blaster/halloween/

Halloween Crafts and Decorating Ideas

http://www.hgtv.com/topics/halloween/index.html

Halloween Party Ideas and Recipes

http://www.foodnetwork.com/halloween/package/index.html