The time has come to take a wee break from blogging. Between finishing Of Time and Magic and spring gardening, I don’t have much energy for anything else.
Two days ago, I crested 100,000 words, and today I’ll begin the chapter I’ve been heading toward since Book One, Maya and the Book of Everything.
Thanks to Mick Herron and his excellent Slow Horses, I’ve figured out how to structure the end of Of Time and Magic. I love the Slow Horses television series, which features the great and good Kristen Scott Thomas and Gary Oldman. I love the book even more—good writing, vivid characters, cracking plot. I highly recommend both the TV series and the book.
So goodbye for a week or two. I’ll miss reading your posts, but, as the saying goes, needs must.
Here’s a parting shot of a hyacinth that my mother-in-law planted thirty-seven years ago. My mother-in-law has been gone for seventeen years, but I’m still enjoying the flower’s spring beauty.
Notes From the Hinterland 
Wow – the garden legacy of your MIL was a delight Oder today!
Happy writing, Laurie and I just added slow horses to my list (along with Buster – another blogger suggested )
Have a happy and productive hiatus, Laurie.
God speed! 🙂
I look forward to having you back. May your time ‘off’ be happily productive, Laurie.
Best wishes on the book! How exciting!! And I love the flower that your mother-in-law planted…what a lovely remembrance of her! See you in a bit!
You deserve a break, good luck with the writing. What a wonderful way to remember your mother-in-law!
Best wishes for a productive work period, Laurie!
I love the hyacinth that has been there 37 years! Looking forward to the new book, Laurie!
Good luck with everything, and thanks for the book idea.
Sounds like a point where you need to focus. Hope your writing goes well.
Enjoy your blogging break, Laurie. We’ll miss you, but you’re going to be so busy finishing that book and working in your garden that you won’t have time to miss us, ha! Hang in there.
Enjoy your break Laurie and wishing you happy writing 💛✍🍀
I went immediately to search where I could watch slow horses, but I don’t get Apple TV. I love your Hyacinth and the history behind it. When that plant starts poking through the soil, I bet the smiles begin. I hope your have a good time and great success with your final chapter.
Here are couple of options for watching “Slow Horses”: Often, streaming services offer a free trail. If Apple does, you could watch the six episodes—if you’re anything like us, you’ll blaze through them—and then cancel. Also, I expect that eventually “Slow Horses” will come out on DVD and then be available through your state’s interlibrary loan system, if your library doesn’t have it. Good luck!
Bonne chance!
Good luck with the final chapter.
Hi, Laurie – I’m a big believer in Blogging Breaks. Enjoy yours and good luck with finishing your book — very exciting!
Enjoy the break and this special time finishing your book!!🙂 Beautiful flowers and love Slow Horses!🙂
I will look forward to your return and am delighted to know you have decided how to end the book. Don’t work TOO hard and take time to enjoy your garden.
As you say, needs must, Laurie. I wish you well with the book and look forward to your return
Enjoy!
I wish you peace, recovery and quietude. Our flowers will be blooming whenever your “bee” buzzes back to us. You are setting a good example, Laurie. I’m sending you lots of writing love.
Best wishes for a productive writing time… looking forward to hearing about your progress 💕
On on! Laurie … see you on the other side!
Your hyacinth is lovely (one of my favorites) and truly a gift that gives year after year. I’m glad your book is coming together.
It seems that the time is right for a break, Laurie. I’ve seen a bunch of “break” posts today. Best of luck finishing up your book and have fun in the garden. Enjoy your break. 🙂
Enjoy your break and take care!
How exciting !!!
I am happy for you-The hyacinth-what a sweet story-
Good luck finishing up that novel!
Very wise to take a break in the circumstances and great news you have the idea of an ending you’re happy with. I hope you’re enjoying wrapping things up and have plenty of peace and quiet to do it in.