Today is probably my last blog for awhile, as tomorrow my husband and I are leaving for a three week trip to India. It's a family visit, but it will also include a class reunion of Rajan's graduating class from engineering college. We expect to be on the move quite a bit, as we have lots of relatives, and several of his college friends want to see him before the reunion. We will probably not have much access to the Internet.
We are taking a computer with us, though, so I can write up some blogs in advance. The main reason we're taking the computer is so that I can keep working on Granny's Jig. I'm at a good place in it (about two-thirds through this particular re-write) to stop and analyze it in terms of scenes, and tags, and the like, and to re-evaluate the ending.
I also will be taking lots of notes. India is so rich in history and culture. Earlier I wrote a picture book text for a little girl's trip to Rock Fort Temple in Tiruchirapali. We'll be going there, and I want to firm up a few details--as well as have the temple elephant "bless" me again by tapping me on the head with his trunk.
Meanwhile, I can't wait to see the family again. It's been just about 4 years since my last visit. Every time I go back, it feels just wonderful to be there.
So, ciao for now, and please tune in again next month, when I have a nice line-up of guest bloggers.
Wow! Have a fabulous trip and I can't wait to read all about it when you come back! Be safe!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with Granny's Jig, Mittie! I hope to see you in print soon. My new book is also out, check out my website: http://whatrecipesdonttellyou.com. Come to my first book signing Feb 13
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Loved reading your Passage to India. Looking forward to details of your trip, your experiences, especially meeting up with your huband's batchmates. Since I was there hope to compare notes.
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Jaya