Dear Friends,
I hope this finds you and your loved ones safe and well. Welcome to Feburrraray! I don’t remember it ever being this cold in South Carolina. And the Ground Hog? All he has to do is look at a calendar and see that Spring is 6 weeks away. He must have a good contract with the Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce. LOL.
I hope my lesson in internet safety last month was helpful. Cybercrime is at an all-time high. A friend of mine had one of her credit cards hijacked and it never left her house. So, be careful. If you don’t have an RFID wallet you can get RFID protectors to put in your purse. They’re the size of a credit card and will keep your information safe from people with scanners. Yes, people walk around with them in stores. They look like cell phones. Not to make you paranoid, but just keep your eyes open. It’s easy to get distracted when you’re shopping, especially if you have kids.
My personal animal farm is doing well. They keep me amused. I’m not sure who is doing this, but several mornings I woke up to a pile of toilet paper on the floor. One of those rascals unraveled the entire roll. Good thing it isn’t those COVID days when toilet paper was a scarce commodity.
Besides Ground Hog Day we also have Valentine’s Day. I have mixed feelings. As a writer of romance novels, I am sometimes ambivalent about it. I know that sounds contrary, but the reason I write those types of novels is because it’s the kind of romantic experience we wish we can have. And who says we can’t? If no one buys you candy this year, buy some for yourself. Or buy yourself a new purse. Treat yourself. We shouldn’t have to wait for other people to do something nice for us or validate us, for that matter. Whatever you do, remember it’s important. Someone is counting on you, whether it’s your family, your boss, your customers, or your pets. Remember self-care is not being selfish. So be kind to yourself. And others, of course. When you feel uplifted, it’s easy to pass along the good vibes.
Book news: This month’s contest is a signed edition of my next hardcover On The Line coming March 28th. It centers around an up-and-coming chef, who begins to have serious and mysterious health issues as we learn about his family’s past and their treacherous escape from one of the biggest drug cartels in the world. It has history, mystery, family loyalty, and a bit of romance. That’s all I am going to say about it, and I hope you will enjoy reading it.
Take care. Be safe. Be Well. Be Happy.
All the best,
Fern
