With Christmas over and the kids back to school - me with another new job - things have been a little hectic around here lately. Plus this is the THIRD time I’ve written a blog because the first two either got closed and not saved on me, or there is a higher power working against me. However, not one to give up easily, here I sit again trying to share some news.

Christmas was amazing. I always say that if everyone is healthy (except for the nasty cold we all caught) and your family is able to get together - than Christmas can never be a negative thing. I received a new camera, new skates (that I finally got to try out today!) and some other necessities that I needed and appreciate. The kids had a great time as well, and were so good and I loved having them home. James is in his final year of Junior High and is an honor roll student, great worker, and all around good kid. I know, he’s young, give him time, right? haha. Nah - he’s a good kid and we’re very close so I will think positively.

I am in the process of re-releasing “One Eye in the Darkness” with Champagne Books. I’m hopeful that by going this route - it may actually make it to a bookstore this time. I won’t hold my breath, but there is hope. And I’m also working on “Just Murdered” - a new mystery that I’m very excited about. It’s the story of a serial killer who targets people about to get married (hence the title). He/she has never left a bride or groom standing - save one man. Tony Cooper was spared - and many believe that to be a sign of guilt. One of those people includes Detective Alexandra “Alex” Saunders. A sharp witted, no holds barred cop, Alex is determined to pin the murders on Tony - even if she finds herself attracted to him. Stay tuned for more information on that!

I’ve started a new job recently too. I’m an interviewer for Statistics Canada - doing the Household Spending survey and I’m enjoying it so far. I’ve met some really nice people and it’s an experience I’ll not soon forget. It runs until the end of March - though I’m sure I’ll be done of my cases by the middle of February. In the meantime I’m still substituting as an EA in the schools and writing when I get a free *cough* moment.

I hope everyone had a great Christmas holiday and that you will find this new year to be one of hope, promise, and hey - winning the lottery wouldn’t hurt!

Lori