Christmas in July Avatars

I am trying to think cool thoughts.

It is very difficult in triple digit weather, but that and my ever present hand fan is all that can help with my peronal power surges. (I hate summer! Well the HEAT anyway.)

I am thinking about joining an etsy team and went to there blog to see what they awere all about. They were in need of a "Christmas in July" Avatar for their shops and I offered to create one (or, as it happens, two).

Santa's Cap

Santa on the Beach

So, which one is your favorite? "Santa's Cap"? or "Santa on the Beach"?

Want to use them in your shop?

You can! I would love to know where and how!

Great Day

Today was a very good day! I walked with a friend, worked on my book, met with my Acquisitions Editor, had a doctor's appointment and found a place to write without interruptions!

That last bit is the most important.

I set up a meeting with Stephanie, my editor (still love saying that!) at a locally owned coffee shop. This shop is ALWAYS open, has great coffee and tea, a couple of sofas lots of tables and chairs -- and free wifi access. It came to me like a lightening strike as I was getting ready for this meeting: "this coffee shop is your new workspace!" Well duh!

I won't be interrupted by phone calls, or knocks on the door. I won't have to get up and take out the dogs every hour. I won't have to choose which dog gets to sit on my lap to help me write my book.

I will purchase coffee or tea.

I will move my car however often is necessary.

I will be grateful for the quiet, anonymous space. Yea! (and I won't abuse these priviledges.)

Back to the meeting: Stephanie was quite impressed with the work I have done so far and told me that I was right on schedule. I thought I was running behind. We had a great brainstorming session and I feel like I can take on the world, one chapter at a time.

Yes, today was a very good day.