Today (now yesterday) I posted two mystery reviews. THE ARCHBISHOP IN ANDALUSIA by Andrew M. Greeley and COCKATIELS AT SEVEN by Donna Andrews. Both are enjoyable, especially for the characters rather than for the mystery. The Greeley book, in particular, is hardly about the mystery at all. Still, it's a fascinating and well-written look at one man's struggle with priesthood. Here are the links: www.booksforabuck.com/mystery/mys_09/cockateils_at_seven.html and www.booksforabuck.com/mystery/mys_09/archbishop_andalusia.html .

 Tuesday in our little critique group, Karen suggested that I introduce my point of view characters earlier (as POV characters). I'd started the werebunny book strictly from the POV of the bunny character and the others sort of evolved--which meant I had thirty or so pages from Matt (bunny)'s POV before getting into the others' heads. Karen was right, of course. But that means I end up having to throw away a lot of what I've already written. Still, I'm writing a new book--I'm not blocked any more--and I'm up to page 67 (assuming I don't throw away too many more pages). Writing and throwing away is a slow way to write. As I've discovered with some of my other projects, though, it's MUCH better to figure out misdirections early rather than have to throw away pretty much the entire book.

I've discovered on-line bridge. It's a different experience from playing at a club--a lot less social for one thing. Still, it's a great fill-in for those weeks when my partner and I can't seem to get together.

A note on Texas weather. Yesterday morning, I turned off the heater and opened my office window. Yesterday evening, Karen closed my window and turned on the air conditioner. Wouldn't it be nice to have a day where you could enjoy the outside without having to artifically raise or lower the temperature (let alone having to do both)?

Remember, if you're not reading, your brain is rotting.

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Rob