Morning Monday. Happy to report that while it's still raining, there is no likelihood of our floating away. The city of Granada very luckily is not in an area of danger. They say the rain is tapering off (ie. no new storms), but as I say, it's till raining.

Morning Friday. Getting a lot of good work done on the edit/rewrite of Artefact, so that's something. We've had so much rain this week, there's not much else to do. Luna the Cat isn't sure whether or not to be amused.

Morning Monday. So I got notes back on Artefact, and I've started the rewrite. I'm at that stage where part of my brain is still thinking about the new project, and I think of a fix/scene that doesn't exist in this book. A few more days and I'll be focused on the rewrite.

Here's a small #FoodFriday. A couple of tapas from El Albergue, a small, traditional bar a little off the beaten track. This two tapas, bacalaudilla (the fish) and callos (tripe) are very traditional for this time of year.

Seriously! All of this can put wind under otherwise stagnant sails.

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Hey Tuesday. Naturally, after mentioning progress on the new project, I got absolutely nothing done yesterday. This is known as "jinxing oneself," or, as we say in Spanish "lo has gafeado."

Morning Monday. Well, I've had more productive weeks, but chapter 1 of the new project is well underway. I'm averaging around 500 words per day, but it feels like a lot more.

Is it Robbie Burns Day, or am I mistaken?

So it's time to go to bed and I can't find my pajamas anywhere. I know I took clean ones out of the closet, so where are they? Paul says "Um, look down, you're already wearing them." I look down and sure enough. I blame the weather.

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Morning Monday. For some reason I'm finding myself distracted lately, with the result that I haven't been posting much. I'll try to do better. Meanwhile, the new project is coming along slowly - as these things tend to do at the beginning, when you're still at the "testing the idea" stage.

Morning Tuesday. We ushered in the New Year with a cold - both of us at the same time, lots of fun - so, off to a slow start. On the other hand, while I´m waiting to hear back about the ms I submitted, I'm starting a new book, so with luck I'll be reporting progress on that in the next few weeks.

This was our view on New Year's eve. The kiosks were selling pottery and art of all kinds.

Hey Wednesday. So, the eve of the new year. We're going out to a friends for a small get-together, and the grape eating at midnight.

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Good morning Monday. The Christmas madness has abated, but here in Spain "Noche Vieja" aka New Year's Eve, is of vital importance, so we're gearing up for that. Afterwards, it's Dia de los Reyes aka Three Kings' Day, aka Epiphany, when traditionally presents are given. That's right. More presents.

To everyone, everywhere, a merry merry, and a happy happy. Remember, the spirit of Christmas lives not only one day of the year, but the whole 365.

Some friends dropped in for the holidays.

Morning all. For absolutely no reason at all, here are some shots of unusual lenticular clouds over the Genil River in Granada. We get a lot of this type of cloud formation, but these stand out because of the sunset colours.

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Not exactly #TravelTuesday since we're still in Granada, but here are some Christmas lights you might like.

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Hey Tuesday. I've been going through my archive of story ideas to see what my next project might be. I've found several possibilities, but also things of the "what if a guy had a dog?" nature. So I wonder what I meant these ideas to be? Note to self: details, dammit.

Hey Wednesday. Successful shopping expedition yesterday. For the Christmas cookies, got the hazelnuts, the peanuts and the saffron (ok, not for cookies). Got the gift bags. Paul has made one batch of rumballs. Mince was made 6 weeks ago to allow for soaking up the rum. We're almost ready.

Morning Monday. I haven't been online much in the last week or so because I've been very busy doing absolutely nothing. Okay, that's not strictly true. We've been sorting out Christmas stuff, among other things. There's all that baking to be done. Today, we shop for gift bags.

Hey Tuesday. Finally getting back into things after visitors and travelling around to see family. Good news: my ebook Road of Bones is out, SKULLXBONES with a new Dhulyn and Parno story is out December 15th, and Artefact has gone to my agent at JABberwocky. Hmmm. Seems a lot got done. Luna approves.

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Good morning Monday. Well we're off to the wilds of Campanario (Badajoz, España) today, so there probably won't be that much forthcoming from me this week. Have a good one.

Hey Thursday. My posts and observations are going to be even more sporadic than usual over the next few weeks as my brother and SIL arrived yesterday and the games have begun. In other news, draft 4 is finished, except for one scene I just realized I need to add. Sigh.

Morning Monday. Well I'm up to chapter 13, and considering that 14 is on the short side, I have serious hopes of finishing draft 4 before the visitors arrive. Yesterday was taken up mostly by the house not cleaning itself. Luna takes a dim view.

At a nearby tree, someone has put a tiny faerie door #photography

Hey Thursday. Still working on chapter 11, I'm afraid. Turns out I forgot to do a final read through of 9 and 10, so there was that. Good thing I did because I found a couple of rough spots that shouldn't have been there. Onward. Luna the Cat says "what?"

Good morning Monday. I've had a busy week working on Artefact (4th draft now up to chapter 11) and getting the house ready for the visit of my brother and sister-in-law next week. This week should be a little bit calmer, but we'll see. Luna the Cat says "that's mine."

I'm sorry, when a crossword puzzle clue asks for "Homer source?" I think Hesiod, not ESPN.

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian family and friends. I know many of you will be celebrating tomorrow, but I can't wait until then to send my best wishes since it will be Spanish Day (Día de la Hispanidad) over here.

What's up #FoodFriday? Just a couple of photos from the neighbourhood. The giant bottle of Coto Mayor is from La Mula Coja. They've switched to this rioja for the winter. The zamboriñas and mollejas are from Rincon de Lucas. The former are a variety of scallop, and I won't translate the latter.

Good morning Monday. Update on the 4th draft: I'm up to chapter 5. Today I'll do a polish before moving on to 6. Of course, while I was out walking this morning I thought of a scene I should maybe add earlier . . . so . . . maybe I should stop going out walking?

Hey #WordWednesday. Polished the first 3 chapters of draft 4, and naturally made a few tweaks and changes. I've also started switching out summer clothes with winter clothes, so that's taking up my afternoons. We'll see what happens today. Hello boots, long time no see.

Good morning Tuesday. Well, that's chapter 3 done. Chapter 4 was up for today, but I think I should read over the first three for a polish before I go on. Also, the new Thursday Murder Club book is out and that may put a dint into working time.

Good morning Monday. Work on Artefact went on during a rather busy weekend, but at least chapter 3 is on its way. On another note, this is what we saw parked in front of the paint and body shop place around the corner. This is no fender-bender, we figure suicidal tree.

Good morning Friday. Draft 4 of Artefact is coming along. I'm now half way through chapter 2. Probably won't get too much more done today as I'm going out for lunch. On the plus side? Mexican food. Maybe some photos for next Friday. Who knows what evil lurks in a couple of margaritas?

Good morning Thursday. Despite being a bit under the weather yesterday (hello headache) manage to do edits on chapter 1 of draft 4 of Artefact. Hoping for the same level of output today.

Hello #wordWednesday. An appropriate day to begin draft 4. I've just found a typo, "frozon." My problem is, I think it really should be a word.

Hey Tuesday. Well, okay, that's Artefact draft 3 done. Last chapter's still a bit chewy, but that's what draft 4 is for, right? Right. Just need to make sure that everyone behaves like themselves all the time. And figure out what happened to the violin.

Good morning Monday. Work on Artefact continues apace, but the real news for last week was the painting of the guest room. The blank spot on the print on the wall is reflection from the window. What do you think?