peregrinf: Blog

Or should that be writer's blocks?

Never mind.

I am juggling my mental blocks and a few are starting to fall into place. After dusting them off and finding some mortar to hold them together I hope to get started on The Spirit of Central High, the sequel to Carrying the Flag.

Meanwhile, I'm pleased to see that my stories continue to attract new readers and the scores of CTF have crept up. They aren't likely to ever hit 8, but 7.90 isn't bad and my thanks to those who've sent me some feedback.

Even an interesting discussion of the different protocols between color guards (U.S. style) and colour guards (Canadian style) is a sign that people are reading my stuff and paying attention. Thank you, readers, wherever you are.

The grammar nazi strikes again. It's been awhile, but I haven't forgotten you.

A desert is a dry place with little rain.

A dessert is that sweet treat you have at the end of a meal.

How do you remember? Simple! A dessert is usually fattening. Dessert is a fatter word than desert.

So remember. The next time your characters want that sweet treat don't go sending them off into the Sahara, Gobi, or Atacama. Ain't no sweets there!

Those of you who have read any of Bar Bar's stories know what a great writer she is. She has her own take on Naked in School for a physically challenged character that I strongly urge you to read.

Start with Jacob Naked in School, and then read Margot Naked in School. Different, and probably more realistic than my fantasy version.

Also, read her very short story Suellen Naked in School. It is a real treat.

The last tweaks have been tweaked, the last typos have been corrected, the last version of the last chapter of Carrying the Flag has been uploaded. I hope you like it.

I have had one request, that I include some links to cheerleader terminology and the fine points of the color guard. I will add those to the end note.

Thank you.

Carrying the Flag chapter 14 will be in the cue and available shortly. This will mark the end of Carrying the Flag. This book is finished.

But the story is not. I am planning a final book in my Naked in Central High Series to be called The Spirit of Central High. I don't know how soon the first chapter will appear, as I have to deal with Real Life for a while.

Thank you for your patience. As always, I welcome feedback, be it positive, negative or just a "thanks."