Sharing Cherries

The birds are sharing cherries this year. It’s a first. Most years the birds get to the red orbs ten minutes before the fruit reaches peak ripeness. But look at this beautiful bowlful we managed to pick before the birds pecked the tree clean.

No matter the fruit, it seems we’re in a race with the critters to get a sample of the crop. I don’t mind sharing the bounty, but it’s annoying to find a single peck out of each pear or apple on a tree (I’m pointing at you, crows!).

I must apologize for neglecting to update you on the new-book front. The structural and copy edits on books 5 and 6 are done. On the rebranding front, I’ve been buried in the picayune details of reformatting the existing books to reflect their new ISBN numbers and titles, and the new font choice (EB Garamond). Tedious work, I’m afraid, but it needed to be done.

The cover designers, JD&J Design are scheduled to start work on the new covers this week. I’m very excited to see what they come up with.

I’ve also had new headshots done as the one I currently use is six years old and its resolution too low. Crystal Chowdhury of Crystal Clear Photography in the Comox Valley pulled a rabbit out of the hat with these shots. If you need a photographer, I highly recommend her services.

On the home front, thanks to Albert, Peter, and John, I’ve got a lovely new bookshelf. Finally, I can unpack some books that have been in boxes for more years than I care to admit.

How about you? How’s your summer so far? Are the birds in your neighbourhood sharing cherries?

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