So while my latest novel is in the hands of the beta readers, and my previous novel is under consideration at a top publisher, (which one? puffs on pipe ‘Top publisher’) I taking a little time to read for pleasure and daydream a bit.

The daydreaming is actually turning into planning.

It has been a long time since I had a chance to spend hours just looking at a nighttime sky uncorrupted by light pollution and I fully anticipate that Will is going to be successful in selling my novels. So it occurred to me that a way to celebrate, once that first novel contract arrives and is signed, would be to go somewhere for a weekend where I could enjoy the glory of the night sky.

My sweetie-wife seems amiable to the idea and so the research has begun. Ideally, I’d find a place within driving distance, with a nice way to rent a room or a cabin. That way I can just step out into the night and enjoy nature and the galaxy.

So far finding something that meets all needs has been challenging but there are several strong contenders.

In case you might construe this post to mean that there has been news that I am not allowed to mention. No. The publishing game is a game of patience, and that is a skill I am cultivating. There has been no news, but I remain upbeat.