Just returned from Writers’ Paradise, or as we kid lit authors also call it, “the Highlights Foundation Retreat.” Within an hour of arriving at my cabin, I had a major breakthrough with my MC. She’s not an “average” teen after all. In fact she’s cynical and would happily live in a museum.

I introduced my husband to the place. He wants to schlepp up his computer and compose here now.

I made a great new friend (several actually). You meet the nicest, most interesting people here.

Also, I wrote lots of words in my YA mystery WIP, took lovely walks, and ate mountains of gourmet cooking. This guy (gal?) didn’t show up this trip. Maybe next time.