I’m thrilled to see all the post likes and shares about my first book in the Star O’Brien series and the redesigned cover. Thank you all so much. As a new author, your comments and feedback mean so much to me.
I want to give a shout out to the talented designer, Robin Vuchnich, who has also created the cover for the second book in the series. You will love it as much as I do! The second book is still in the editing stage. I will be providing updates as we go along.
So, what are you all doing with your time at home? I’m working on the third book in the series with a goal of writing 500 words a day. Although I have more free time than usual on my hands, I’m using most of the time, talking or texting with friends and relatives. I’m using lists to keep a normal schedule. I talk to my Mom at least three times a day. She lives alone and doesn’t drive. We’ve been figuring out how to get food to her, especially all those staples like milk, bread, and eggs. I’m trying to go for a walk every morning for about an hour with my puppy before I make breakfast for Bill and myself.
Last week I blogged about emotional intelligence and the importance of listening, compassion, and empathy. In this time of the virus, we have to keep our socializing to a minimum but we can ramp up our social awareness. Listening, deep, deep listening is so critical right now to picking up on understanding and responding to our loved ones as we face this virus. Positive actions, words, and ideas are contagious…and we need that kind of contagion as we join together as one to fight this virus.
In the words Star O’Brien, let’s get this done. Stay safe everyone. And, in the meanwhile, keep the love going.
Martha