We've been in our new house (and new town, new country, new continent...) for two months now, and I have to confess, I'm getting a little tired of the question 'how are you settling in?' or variants thereof. It's well-intentioned, of course, and very kind, but at some point you want to move past the settling phase. You want to be settled. And I think we are getting there slowly, although one thing I've realized is that it just takes time. And you can't rush time. (Is that profound or what?) Whenever we've moved it has taken a year or more of just showing up, smiling, saying hello, being a part of things, before you actually FEEL a part of things. At least by now we've moved enough for me to know this, and be (somewhat) patient. And I think my kids even know it too.
In writing news, I've just finished my 20th Presents, titled The Darkest of Secrets, out in the UK in May 2012. I'm starting number 21 which is related to 20 (but I can't say how, or it would ruin the ending!) I'm excited though because it is my first linked book.
Hope everyone in cyberspace is doing well--and feeling settled, wherever you are :)
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