I am getting back to work on my third Parker Noble mystery. Unfortunately, my computer crashed and I lost about four chapters of the manuscript. Fortunately, I had printed those chapters off and was able to scan them back into my computer; a hassle, and it took most of my free time yesterday, but I got the job done.
Speaking of writing, mysteries were not my first genre; I had started several books many years ago. One was political novel about the first black president, Albert Oliver Armstrong. But, as you can see, I waited a bit too long to bring that project to conclusion (I knew there was a reason for wanting McCain).
I also had a non-fiction historical book I want to do right after college. In fact, I had made some tentative plans to travel and do the research for it, but decided I should keep my job instead. The book I wanted to do was on the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson; had I started when I wanted it would have been ready just about the time there was serious talk about impeaching Richard Nixon. The timing alone would have made it a best seller. And to add insult to injury, I was eventually fired from that job.
Oh well. Tune in Monday to meet John. Have a great weekend, and remember, if you are in the Newton, Iowa area Monday evening, stop by the library say hello.
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