First of all, let me reassure you, I have not got the virus!
A little while ago, I was delighted to be invited to write a guest blog by writer, blogger and podcaster, da-AL. Then, just as she was preparing to publish my piece her husband came down with Covid! Thankfully he’s on the mend, and so is she, having also fallen sick subsequently.
Talking of masks, as she does, you can see one of mine on my desk in the photo of Luna, next to my ‘Pride and Prejudice’ mug. Looking at that messy desk, I could write a whole post about that. But I didn’t.
Instead, here it is, my guest post, in which I explain how my new novel came to be…
‘Sunset over the Berg River ©River Tides Guesthouse’ – where author Chris Hall stayed when she began writing her book, “Song of the Sea Goddess.” Owner Mike Harvey is a good friend of hers and the photo is from his website.
Writers get to build whatever world they please — sometimes our novels bend the truth only somewhat — other times they invent entire new gallaxies.
My works in progress, “Flamenco & the Sitting Cat,” and “Tango & the Sitting Cat,” are set in fictitious towns within Los Angeles during 2002 and 2003. Back then, COVID-19 didn’t exist…
Note: Earlier this week, my husband became feverish and unwell. Turns out he has COVID-19. He’s doing his best to get well while I feel healthy and am awaiting my test results. Throughout the pandemic, we’ve been super careful. I’m letting you know this as a reminder that one can never be…
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luna's on line 
That’s a grand piece.
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indeed it is, bereavedandbeingasingleparent — It was generous of Chris I’m so proud to feature her wise thoughts on my site 🙂
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Thanks, Gary 🙂
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When I first saw that original post, I had to read through it twice to make sure it wasn’t you guys who came down with Covid. 😬 But thanks for clarifying all the same! I’m glad the writer and her husband are getting better.
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nanasworldweb, I appreciate your well wishes & I too am very glad that Chris nor any of her loved ones have it — fortunately my husband & I are recovering, hoping the worst is over. it’s a bit of a bumpy ride to put it mildly.
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Aww! I’m glad you are recovering, and hoping you will now be immune, at least for awhile. 😊
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thank you. I dunno about the immune part. my husband’s doctor told him to take equal care. perhaps also has to do with the new strains?
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You can’t be too careful yet. Take care!
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Hmm. That could be. Well take care and God bless🙏
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I’d hoped not to worry people and thank goodness da-AL and her husband are going to be okay. More good news is that the ‘beach ban’ has been lifted and we’re going up to visit Mike at River Tides next weekend. My fictional location is so clear in my mind that I shall be wondering why reality has gone wrong 😉
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Awesome chris! Loved your guest post! Very well done on the novel! X
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Thanks so much, Carol anne – and for the follow! I’ve followed you back 🙂
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Thanks. really appreciate the follow X
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I agree, Carol anne that she did a great job. I love hearing about the creative process 🙂
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Keep being safe dear with the great works 👏 👏
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Thanks so much, Joseph! Keep on yoga-ing 🙂
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