Writers have hobbies, too

[rolanni]

Back in The Day, I used to do needlework.   Then, my hands went bad, and I stopped for awhile, by which I mean 30 years.

Much more recently, I had been prescribed drugs that did really nasty things to my joints and muscles, especially my hands, and in desperation, I took up needle-and-thread again, hoping to restore some kind of flexibility to my fingers, because you'd be amazed how often you need your fingers in this life.

To my surprise, working with a needle has helped return suppleness to my fingers, which had already been somewhat improved by bidding the meds good-bye.

So, now I have a hobby, which means y'all are going to be troubled from time to time with pictures of the Work in Process.

Here's the current sampler, front on the left; back on the right.

In business news, Steve and I are still working on the next book (which is a Jethri book), and have a couple short stories under contract.  A new mass market paperback edition of Local Custom is scheduled for the fall.

We have both been vaccinated, and it's getting hard to resist the lure of the sudden spring sunshine.  Two weeks ago, Maine was a grey and mud-brown mess.  Now, everything's greening up, and pollen is in the air.

For those who have no interest in embroidery.  Here's a picture of Sprite.

 

Comments

[jhetley]

Is Sprite supervising?

[rolanni]

The picture of Sprite is from a few days ago, when she was deciding if her presence was required on my lap. Pretty much, the cats are bored with the embroidery. Which is a Feature.