Eagles Over the Kennebec

What went before:  Discussions yesterday led to the realization that Diviner's Bow represents the fastest turnaround from manuscript to eARC that I, personally, have participated in.  Bearing in mind that the book was due on November 15, this is the timeline: WIP handed in on October 28, line edits received on November 14, copy edits received on December 8, galleys received on December 23, eARC on-sale January 8.

No wonder I'm tired.

Also! for those who missed yesterday's exciting announcement, you may now purchase, from Baen.com and only from Baen.com, the Diviner's Bow eARC.  Here's your link.

As has been our pleasant custom, a private parlor for spoiler discussions has been opened so that those who read the eARC can talk about it without spoiling the story for those readers who prefer to wait for other editions to be published.  Here's the link to the Diviner's Bow Spoiler Space.

That brings us current, I think, so!  Onward to!

Thursday, grey and cold. Snowed a tiny bit on the overnight, enough to give the Long Backyard a Wintry Air.

Breakfast was oatmeal with raisins and walnuts. Second cup of tea brewing. Lunch will be chili.

I'm declaring myself flu-free; 24 hours off of Robitussin, hacking non-present, sneezing ditto, no fever for days.

Today is a No-I-Am-NOT-Writing day. The crazy rush on Diviner's Bow -- where I got the edit letter the day before the book was due -- may have broken my brain. Not really. Only a sprain, I'm sure. Still, if this is going to be the New Crazy, I'm going to have to take steps to protect myself, so that I can deliver the books that are still under contract. It might be I'll need to extend the extension for the next book, because I never did get the downtime (being sick is not downtime) I thought I was gaining after I turned in ...Bow.

In any case -- today I'll be catching up around the house, changing out the cat fountains (which should have been done days ago, ref "sick" above, and my cats are saints) maybe watching a documentary about lighthouses if I can track it down again, and other Light non-writing Amusements.

I also need to give some consideration to on-going brain care. I've mentioned before that I have a very busy brain. If I don't keep it occupied -- not stressed, occupied -- it turns on itself, which is ... not optimal. For 46 years, I lived inside a vortex of intellectual and creative stimulation, and as much as that might've made other people crazy, it was what kept me functional.

Isn't Life interesting?

Speaking of Interesting -- Who's finished reading Diviner's Bow? Show of hands, if you please! *raises three hands*

That's all I've got right now.

Here, have a picture of the back yard. What's the weather where you are?