ALL THE BEST TO MY FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES IN 2016!
The good news is another book has been accepted for publication. I finally completed a mystery, The White Ribbon Man, which will be published by Inanna Publications, the press that has done my three books thus far. You will have to wait a while to read it as publication is not scheduled until Spring 2018. There is the possibility that it will get moved to the fall of 2017, so while I am hopeful that will happen I am not holding my breath. For the publisher, this timeline is an indication of a vital and full program, whereas it is harder for the author who has to wait to experience the satisfaction of holding and sharing the actual book. Nonetheless, it is good to know that Inanna, a feminist press, is now such a well established and respected press.
The good news is another book has been accepted for publication. I finally completed a mystery, The White Ribbon Man, which will be published by Inanna Publications, the press that has done my three books thus far. You will have to wait a while to read it as publication is not scheduled until Spring 2018. There is the possibility that it will get moved to the fall of 2017, so while I am hopeful that will happen I am not holding my breath. For the publisher, this timeline is an indication of a vital and full program, whereas it is harder for the author who has to wait to experience the satisfaction of holding and sharing the actual book. Nonetheless, it is good to know that Inanna, a feminist press, is now such a well established and respected press.
Also, I now have two
thriving grandsons. One in southwestern Ontario is interested in
business and Japan and is about to launch out on a university program in
the fall. The other, in Montreal, will be 2 in April and is learning to
talk in both English and German. French will come later! They both are
joys to have in my life. I value my far flung family and my friends
most of all, although the passion for my writing and learning new
things sure takes up a lot of time! All of these ... family, friends
and writing as well as dancing and travel and art and culture have given
these "retirement" years meaning and purpose beyond expectations and I
am grateful.
There is a possibility that my sister and brother-in-law will move from the west to Toronto in 2016 to be closer to their children and grandchildren. And friends in Toronto who are also selling their house this year might in the course of their search find an apartment closer to me. On both counts, fingers crossed!
The purpose for starting these newsletters was to update you on book and writing developments. But 😀 I suspect 😉 the tidbits around other aspects of life interest many of you just as much. And yes, I do get asked about my travels. I have decisions to make soon about that, depending on both money and time and, of course, health .You may find out what destination/s rise to the top in my next newsletter.
Happy dancing! Happy travels! Whatever you do, enjoy the journey. Enjoy life.
With all good wishes for your health and happiness in 2016.
There is a possibility that my sister and brother-in-law will move from the west to Toronto in 2016 to be closer to their children and grandchildren. And friends in Toronto who are also selling their house this year might in the course of their search find an apartment closer to me. On both counts, fingers crossed!
The purpose for starting these newsletters was to update you on book and writing developments. But 😀 I suspect 😉 the tidbits around other aspects of life interest many of you just as much. And yes, I do get asked about my travels. I have decisions to make soon about that, depending on both money and time and, of course, health .You may find out what destination/s rise to the top in my next newsletter.
Happy dancing! Happy travels! Whatever you do, enjoy the journey. Enjoy life.
With all good wishes for your health and happiness in 2016.
Mary Lou Dickinson
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