Morning stuff

So, I finally got my blog up and running and I haven't had time to sit down and write anything. I'm working on a manuscript, and I'm about halfway through it, and yesterday it had a few plot problems so I went in and tried to fix. That's why I haven't been writing. This book is my seventh children's hockey novel. Working title is Cross Checking. My son is just finishing his hockey try-outs. We'll be happy when they're over and he is slotted on a team. If any kids are reading this, good luck in your hockey try-outs! Our motto is 'try your best' and that's all that counts. Where you end up is secondary to trying your best.
I'm off to Athens Greece on Friday! Yes, I know, lucky me. I'll write some posts from there and tell you about the things I'm doing and seeing. Hubby has meetings with the International Ice Hockey Federation and me and my laptop are tagging along. Surprise, surprise, I get a lot of writing done when I'm away from home and the duties that go with running a household and raising a family. One thing, no driving. I have three kids in three different schools this year which is making life challenging. So maybe while I'm gone, I'll finish Cross Checking. I'm reuniting some of my characters in this book, at one big hockey tournament.
When I come home from Athens I have two trips planned with the Young Alberta Book Society. This is a great organization. I'm off to Vauxhall Alberta on October 4th and Edmonton on October 11th. And I'm looking forward to both presentations. I love that part of writing. If anyone wants an author visit, get in touch with me. I even show up sometimes wearing my Wayne Gretzky and Ryan Smyth signed Hockey Canada jersey.
And as always, I'm working on my mystery novels too. They never leave me. As I drive my children around the city to their schools and activities, I'm often visited by Intuko and Angie (in my head you know), and their escapades. I've got the second book in that series finished and with an agent and the third almost done too!
I guess instead of talking the talk about writing, I should go and get at it. Have a great day everyone!!