No, I haven't been in Rome this whole time (would that it were so!). I was puttign the finishing touches on the manuscript for Book #4. Now that it's on my editor's desk instead of mine, I can get back to my normal life. I have one contract outstanding (for July 2014) and a plan to do that slowly over time if outside events permit.

But over the next few weeks, I'll be settling into fall, handing out treats to the neighborhood kids, and doing my holiday preparations. Keep visiting the blog to join me!