Wow! It's been a busy few days.

I had the distinct pleasure of meeting my agent in person to discuss my writing goals. One of the issues we chatted about was my split personality. After due consideration, we decided to pull all of my work under one name: Debbie Mumford.

To that end, I will not be updating this site.

Please join me at Debbie Mumford's Flights of Fantasy or my Flights of Fantasy blog.

You can also receive quarterly updates on my news via email by joining my no-chat newsletter list.

Thank you for your support. I look forward to getting to know you as Debbie Mumford!

I've had a hectic week. My computer died and I had to replace my hard drive. Unfortunately, the old one was fried, so there was no data to be retrieved *sigh*

Fortunately, I have an external back-up, which while it was a few days old, was still a life saver. The moral of the story? Back up frequently and completely!

In celebration of having my computer back in my hot little hands, here's a dose of dazzling color to stimulate your senses.

Enjoy!

You know how you’re always wishing someone would tell you the secret to success in publishing? Well, hop on over to Deadline Dames and read Devon Monk’s letter to her younger writer-self, Dreaming by the Tracks. As always, she’s got a lot of wisdom to share.

Thanks, Devon. You’re an inspiration to me, and while I’m walking my own path, I’m studying yours. Thanks for sharing your journey.

My part of the world is experiencing an unprecedented heat wave. It was 105 yesterday, and today the mercury is supposed to go even higher. Here. In the Pacific Northwest. Where a REALLY hot day is usually in the low 90s.

Excuse me while I wilt.

My muse is fanning herself and I’m hiding in the darkest, coolest corner I can find. Since my brain is fried mush, I’m going to treat you to a display of critters who ENJOY the heat.

Meet my weyr of dragons:


Click on the image to see them up close and personal *lol*

Stay cool. Stay hydrated. And stay happy!

Everyone in my household was gone over the weekend, leaving me alone in a quiet house with a bullmastiff, two German shepherds, and two cats. So what did I do with my Weekend of Solitude? I wrote like a mad-woman, of course! [Insert maniacal cackle]

All that concentrated writing has left me feeling a bit like this little guys...all tuckered out!



Enjoy your Tuesday...and STAY COOL!