Now I have the Disney song in my head, the one that goes, “It’s a small world after all, it’s a small world after all….”

Anyhoo. Yes, we live in a big world with many countries, languages and cultures. But I love how sometimes, paths cross and we see how small of a world it really is.

Last night, I met a colleague and friend who I used to work with for dinner. She said she was bringing someone, a person who is interested in writing and wanted to meet me. I thought sure, why not? Food? Talk about writing? Friends? What else is there?

So it turns out…I already knew the person she wanted me to meet. She is part of my regular writer’s group and I’ve known her for years. My friend was baffled that we already knew each other, but hey, it’s a small world.

What are some instances of when the world seemed smaller to you?

Here we are, entering into that sweltering month known as “August.” The dog days of summer are almost to an end, and school starts back soon.

This time of year means change, no matter your occupation. Kids going into new grades at school; parents preparing for additional things; work deadlines ramping up or down; etc. This tiny slice of time between the hot humid days of August and the crazy rush feeling between September and the holidays.

Try to enjoy it while it lasts. Perhaps with a cool beverage to help stable the temperature on a hot day.

Happy Monday, all!

Hi everyone!

My website has officially been updated with more current themes, buy buttons for books, etc. Many thanks to Dawn at Austin Works for doing a fantastic job :)

Elaine

Hi all, Well, to anyone who tried to go to the digitalbookday website and received ongoing errors, I apologize. While my book was listed as one of the ones free, apparently they didn’t anticipate all the need for server space and the site got bogged down, resulting in many people not being able to access their choices for free books. If anyone still wants a copy, please email me “elaine (at) thewriterscanvas (dot) com and put “free book” or something similar in the subject line. I will email you a coupon code so you can still get the book free if you wish.

Today, July 14th, is #DigitalBookDay for readers. That means there are over 400 books scheduled FREE for today only.

Check it out here – my book WATER’S BLOOD is on there!