“The RoseBouquet”

Another writer friend, Barb, and I were going to have a spiritual retreat and planning time last week, you might recall. Well, I did. I had a great time. I had to trim some things out of my schedule, and re-arrange others. Since I have about six clients that all need my help right now on a continuing basis, I’m going to rotate them through the evenings I’ve assigned to work for clients. Two of them will probably be able to handle their sites themselves after a session or two. So then it will be four.

I’m reserving the mornings for writing my various blogs, articles and web pages for my own sites, and also marketing them. Afternoons I will try to get back from my lunch and walk sooner, so I’ll end up with more time for email. I seemed to be forever falling behind last year.

But where does that leave my novel-writing time? Well, I’m trying to get into the habit of closing down this computer at 11 pm, so I can go down to my room, and open the old DOS computer on which I normally write, and I’ll try to sneak in half an hour a day. So far it hasn’t happened yet this week, but I’ve been trying to get the last of my Christmas gifts done in that time. Yeah! Last night I got the last one done that had to be mailed.

I did take three evenings last week to look over my book, and much as I enjoy the story, I can see that it will be a bit too sugary sweet for others. Once I have this first draft finished, I’ll have to do some revisions. But hey, I’m up to chapter 34! I tell myself, that if I enjoy it, surely some of my best friends will too!

Guess what, my new friend, Shirley (from Christmas Day), is a poet. She has an aversion to New Year’s Resolutions but likes to find what she calls “Inspirations” from Bible characters. I’m going to slip in - with her permission - 20 of these under Tips & Solutions today.

I hope you all got my Special Christmas RoseBouquet with the link to read my annual letter and story-gift, and see my postcard. If you missed it, it’s still up with links at Cards-index Or download, Ruth’s Christmas Gift

FEEDBACK: Responses to my Christmas Letter/Story/Card

Rosalind in India wrote just before Christmas;
“Greetings to you and the matchless name of Jesus. As we celebrate His birth, I wish you the peace, joy and love that only He can give us, in abundance. A great New Year - good health for your dad and you.

I pray that you continue your good work with the Lord’s help and guidance to bring comfort and salvation to many people.”

Gerry in Arizona wrote;
“What a treat this was! A favorite Christmas gift for me. Thanks so much.”