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The Countdown Begins…

by Stephanie Casher on June 8, 2006

Exactly one month from today I leave for my cross-country road trip and book/conference/concert tour. I can’t believe the departure date is so close. I’ve mapped out a rough itinerary, aiming to keep some flexibility in there for detours and misadventures. :-) This is certain to be the adventure of a lifetime. I’m so excited.

I’ve always wanted to drive across the country. I come alive on the road, leaving all my worries behind, just dust in my rearview. Just me, my thoughts, and my music. To embark on a road trip of this magnitude is truly a dream come true. Five weeks away from work (which I could definitely use right about now), liberated from the mundane. 37 days of soul-searching, future-building, and reconnecting with distant loved ones. Countless life experiences to fuel my muse. I can’t think of a better send off for my Saturn Return than this…

Much to do before I depart. This is, after all, a working vacation. I gotta dust off my pitch cards and get ready to shift into “sell” mode. I plan to visit all the Af-Am bookstores along my route, and of course there’s the Black Writer’s Conference in Dallas, the main event. And knowing how well I write in hotel rooms, I’m hoping to finish WHEN LOVE ISN’T ENOUGH while I’m on the road. I just passed the 25,000 word mark (that’s about 100 pages), and am in a good groove. If the time away enables me to get into a zone, I think I can meet my goal to finish this second book by the fall.

So that’s the plan… 30 days and counting to lift-off. I cannot wait!

**Late Breaking News**
This just in – another countdown has ended…Devin is here! Stay tuned for pics of my brand-new nephew!

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