Now this is perdy! South end of the island and NO people. Loved it. It is a long trek around to the point, however. Reminds me a lot of Ocracoke. Looking forward to the trip up to the Outer Banks next month and hobnobbing with fellow writers. It never ceases to amaze me–the talented people who inhabit our state. Just read a short story western. I was impressed. Not many folks write westerns anymore. But it was interesting and offered a different slant on traditional western literature.  Been reading lots of short stories and am scheduled to do a short story seminar in the fall. I’ll keep y’all posted as to the exact dates.

I’d like to thank those of you who responded to my attempts at poetry. You are kind. I’ll be putting those and a few other poems into PLUM DUFF (my book of short stories and poetry) along with the two short stories I have written in the last month. One is so dark, even gave me the heebie jeebies. And the other I hope keeps you rolling on the floor with laughter. Again, thank you followers, your interest validates and encourages me in my writing.