It’s been a turbulent month here in the Inland Northwest. We had two “atmospheric rivers” that send rivers over their banks. Then we had a severe high wind event that knocked down fences, trees and power. My school start was delayed for two hours that day, our of concern for wind-driven debris. But at last, we all can crash into… Winter break!

I have been writing through all this, and the other turbulence and disasters of 2025. My WIP, The Warlock’s Army, is up to 290 pages and 80,000 words. The warlock boys have been sneaking around, trying to find their sisters who were sent away. Their warlock dad found out and started ranting about lies and conspiracies. Now they’re grounded. Since there are ten boys and they all have magic, this could turn into a comedy of errors. Meanwhile the girls, who were sent away, are starting to organize and assert their own viewpoint on this whole situation. There’s a lot going on, in other words! I’m kind of in a middle part, treading water until I figure out the end game. It should be fun to write my way through it all.

In addition to thinking and planning for the WIP, I have my usual year-end chores. Adding up my writing expenses and income. Setting up spreadsheets for 2026. And the usual holiday activities — parties, gifts, sending cards.

I hope you all have your ducks in a row more than I do, and can relax to enjoy your holidays!

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