What is normal?  The new norm?  Do any of us know what to expect?  I’ll be so glad when we can gather together again in large groups.  The photo shown above is  my family, quite a few years ago.  My hair is dark brown, not even a hint of grey. I’m holding my son in my arms.  He is now, in his forties.

Some states have started opening up again, at least partially.  Here in Stephenville, TX where I work, restaurants are opening up for dining in, but are limited to 50% occupancy.   They’ve spent the last few days removing some of the tables, and rearranging the ones left to comply with the social distancing requirements.

As an insurance agent, I was considered essential, so I didn’t miss any work.  Things were pretty slow for the first couple of weeks, but these last few weeks have been business as usual.  I did try to make my office safer.  I moved furniture around and blocked off my desk so no one can get close to me.  I hung pink hearts with upbeat sayings on them.  I’m staying positive.

I know a lot of people are now working shorter hours, some have lost their jobs.  Anyway you look at it, people have been staying home a lot more.  I’m trying to do my part in helping people stay busy.  I love to read, so naturally, that was my first thought.  More time at home, means more time to read.

Amazon has all four of my books on special.  My ebooks are all on sale for only $2.99 each.  Prices on the paperback books remain the same, but check out my ebooks for big savings.

We’re in the final stages of getting Shattered Dreams into your hands.  Shattered Dreams is #3 in the Dreams Never Lie series.  You’ll have it soon, I promise.

Now, I’ll let you in on a little secret.  I’ve started Hidden Dreams.  It will be #4 in the Dreams Never Lie series.  I’m pretty excited.  The ideas just keep coming, so I just keep putting them on paper.

Stay safe everyone, and keep reading.

REVIEWS”

“I discovered your books through my dad, and fell in love with Josh in the Dreams Are Forever series. You’ve become my favorite author and I’ll never forget actually getting to meet you when you came to Arkansas to promote your books. I haven’t read The Color of Thunder yet, but I can’t wait to dig in. Love you Elsie!” -JAIA

 

Last Memorial Day weekend was great.  Johnny, my boss, and my friend, agreed to work for me on the Tuesday after Memorial Day, so I had an extra long weekend.  Ronnie took our travel trailer to Cleburne State Park on Thursday and he and Hank, our Jack Russell terrier stayed the night by themselves.  I worked on Friday, but my car was packed and at 5:00 on the dot, I was out the door and headed down Highway 67 in a flash.

Since I didn’t have to be back to work until Wednesday, we really had a nice getaway.  The weather was great, temps were in the high 80’s, but there was a cool breeze blowing so it was comfortable.  The breeze also kept the bugs away.  We even had a campfire a few nights.  It was great.

Over Labor Day we went back to Cleburne State Park and our BFF’s took their travel trailer also.  We had a marvelous time visiting and catching up with our friends.

That was last year, but now, it’s back to the real world.  Well, almost.  The real world has changed dramatically. Even the state parks are closed now and unless your job is considered essential, you’re stuck at home.

Here’s an incentive to stay busy by reading more. All of my ebooks have been reduced to just $2.99 each. Order all four now as the price won’t stay this low forever.

Stay home and stay safe everyone.

REVIEWS:

“I discovered your books through my dad, and fell in love with Josh in the Dreams Are Forever series. You’ve become my favorite author and I’ll never forget actually getting to meet you when you came to Arkansas to promote your books. I haven’t read The Color of Thunder yet, but I can’t wait to dig in. Love you Elsie!” -JAIA

“Intriguing mysteries, with great characters, that hold you in suspense.” –  CB

I remember last spring, we had three weekends in a row with rainy Saturdays?  My grandsons little league games got cancelled again.  Heavy thunderstorms were headed our way.  What shall I do with my Saturday?  Don’t think I’ll be getting out in it, forget the oil change I had planned.  It’ll wait until another Saturday.

I finally decided to work on The Color of Thunder.  I had received my reviews in from my Beta readers that I still needed to compare and I should be working on the corrections that are needed to get it ready for publication.  Nah, not in the mood for that either.  Writing is a lot more fun than “fixing”.

I guess I could clean house.  OMG, where did that come from?  Not happening today.  Or I could get back to work on Shattered Dreams.  Yes, that sounds like a plan.  The cat is still stalking Josh, and no one agrees with him on the three murders, so I guess that’s a good place to start.

Sheriff Dodge Brewster is the only one who agrees with Josh on this case, but every clue they uncover just leads to more confusion.  Every alibi for every suspect checks out perfectly.  They are still stuck with the age old question: Who Done It?

Shattered Dreams, the third novel in the Dreams Never Lie series, will be released later this year.  That is, if I can figure out, Who Done It?

This is a blog that I started months ago, and never finished.  In case you’re wondering, I did FINALLY figure out ‘who done it’.  Shattered Dreams is in the editing stage right now with plans for a Spring 2020 release.

Reviews

“I discovered your books through my dad, and fell in love with Josh in the Dreams Are Forever series. You’ve become my favorite author and I’ll never forget actually getting to meet you when you came to Arkansas to promote your books. I haven’t read The Color of Thunder yet, but I can’t wait to dig in. Love you Elsie!” -JAIA

‘“Another amazing story by Elsie Varn Harrell! What a great reminder of the gift available to all of us – if only we choose to accept it.” V. Green