In the NorthWoods

I'm up in the NorthWoods where I have a love/hate relationship going with nature. I'm a bug magnet, and they follow me everywhere, even indoors.

And the skies - they've been really blue most days, today, especially, but in the low 80's, a little too hot for me. Fortunately, it cools off nicely at night; and fortunately, I'm not home in Illinois, where it's in the 90's.



First Time For Dinner at PJ's Burger Barn -
We Will Return!

 Out to dinner almost every night, and too much ice cream. Not to worry, everyone knows vacation ice cream calories don't count.

Two trips to Lake of the Torches Casino. Lots of fun playing penny slots, but enjoy myself too much! My friend, Jeanne, and I spend hours when we go. We don't stop whether we're winning or losing, because we are what you call "players." Anyway, I only went twice and the damages weren't too bad this time.

In my spare time, I've been working on a new romantic comedy, which I forgot I had on my laptop computer. A while back, I had hit a roadblock, but this week inspiration came and now I know which direction I'm going, so I'm forging ahead.

Signing off now. Places to go and things to see.

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Do You Read or Write on Vacation? by Morgan Mandel

We're heading off for our last vacation trip to the NorthWoods on Friday. Mingled with the fun of enjoying the cottage, my friend. Jeanne, and the autumn hues, will be the sad realization that we won't be back again until Spring.

Fall's a beautiful time of year and I usually snap lots of pictures for memories. I also hope to get some writing and reading done, in between book signings, shopping, eating and going to the casino. (The order varies depending on which day) Hopefully, my cold will be better by Saturday, so I don't scare potential readers away from buying Killer Career when I'm signing at Book World in Eagle River.

What about you? Do you read or write on vacation?

Killer Career In The NorthWoods

I'm taking Killer Career to the NorthWoods on my extended Labor Day weekend trip to Wisconsin. The photo here was taken in May at the Arbor Vitae Fireman's Flea Market, where I was promoting Killer Career, while selling Two Wrongs and Girl of My Dreams. As you can see, it was a little chilly that day. On Saturday, I'll again set up my booth at the flea market, but this time I'll have plenty copies of my new novel to autograph.

Since I and the DH love the NorthWoods, it's only fitting that I include the area in my new release. My main character finds solace remembering the tranquility of the surroundings where she'd spent a vacation the year before. Also a trinket she'd purchased at a local shop in Minocqua, Wisconsin plays a role in the story. It's fun being able to write about places I enjoy so I can share them with the readers.

I'm looking forward to not only magnificent views of sky, water and trees, but also high calorie food, bingo, shopping, and indulging in my greatest weakness, playing slots at Lake of the Torches Casino, not far from the cottage.

What about you? Do you share places you love in your books? Or, maybe you like to read books about places you enjoy? Please share.