I hate to point fingers, but I’m convinced that there are some wicked, cruel authors out there who are out to get me. :may4

It seems that almost every time I near the end of one of my own books, thinking I only have a little ways to go, one of these authors’ books that I’ve been reading at a normal, steady pace will suddenly get really good & be almost impossible to put down.

Why?  Why can’t their books be mediocre?  Why can’t they wait until I finish the book I’m writing before the book they’ve already written becomes irresistibly compelling? :may34

I am convinced they do this to me on purpose.  Their goal is to slow me down, to keep me from finishing my own books & suck me into their fictional worlds.

So stop it, please!  I don’t come into your house & distract you from your work!

(Or maybe I do!  Do I?  That would be kind of awesome. :may22 )

But, seriously—stop it!  I’ve got work to do, & your very talented storytelling antics are not helping! :May37

Stars & Stripes

3/4 measure chilled cherry brandy
1 1/2 measures chilled single cream
3/4 measure chilled blue curacao

Pour cherry brandy into a chilled shot glass.
With a steady hand, gently pour cream to make second layer.
Then gently pour in curacao.

Enjoy! :may29