Friday Four or Five - In the Strauss House
1. Summer's half over, but it feels like it only just got here. Up in the Pacific Northwest, (think more north than usual) we've had cooler than normal weather, which I know is odd, since it seems the rest of the planet is burning up.
2. Busy with family and friends. Company that kind of thing. All four kids were home for the summer, but I just put my second son on the bus to go find work in Grande Prairie Alberta. Think even farther north. Twenty hour bus ride--poor kid! But he needs to pay off debts and save money for university and unfortunately the city we live in has didaley squat for jobs.
3. I finished my wip, waiting for DD to read it and then to send off to my agent. I'm also working hard on another project which I can't announce yet, but will by the end of the month--I'll keep you posted!!
4. Twitter is mad a me. It won't let me follow people, so if I haven't followed you, that's why. Hopefully soon, I'll get out of the twitter dog-house.
5. I gave my blog a make-over. What do you think? There's a reason for this, which has something to do with number 3.
So, that's my five. Have a great weekend, everyone!!
About Me
- Elle Strauss
- I write Young Adult and Middle Grade fiction. I'm a married mom of four, and live in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, famous for beaches and vineyards. I'm fond of Lindt's sea salt dark chocolate and hiking in good weather. My Young Adult rom/com time-travel CLOCKWISE series and contemporary/otherworldly Middle Grade IT'S A LITTLE HAYWIRE are now available on Amazon.
The blog looks good! And summer is more than half over for us. School starts in 3 weeks! of course summer to me is based on the school year not the calendar!
ReplyDeleteI love it. I'm intrigued.... :D
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the rest of the summer! Which, for me-- like Laura-- ends in 3 weeks. My boys (all 4!:D) start back then. The house will feel so empty.
Why does each summer fly faster than the last?
Congrats on finishing yor WIP!
I LOVE the makeover, beautiful! Secrets huh? I can't wait to hear what they are! Congrats on finishing your WIP! And hey, I didn't know you live in the Pacific Northwest, that's where I'm from. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the makeover, Elle! And oooooh on the secret project! Sounds like you have been busy!
ReplyDeleteNEW FOLLOWER. Beautiful header and design.
ReplyDeleteJust stopping by for a look around.
Elizabeth
http://silversolara.blogspot.com
Elizabeth - Thanks for visiting my blog, Elizabeth--always nice to meet new friends!
ReplyDeleteLove the new look! And where do you live?? The north pole? Ha. Meanwhile, I'm down here in the tropics...
ReplyDeleteAnne - ha! I live in British Columbia, so farther north than most American's except those in Alaska. Would love to live in the tropics!
ReplyDeleteCan you see me now?
ReplyDeleteAnon - yes, I can. :) so glad it worked.
ReplyDeleteI hate when Twitter messes with people. Evil business.
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