That's the name of the novel I've been working on in spurts for the last two years. This mystery takes place in a tiny sea town named Portree which is located on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The Oak Tree Proper is a reference to my Scottish heritage; I'm descended from the Andersons (and MacAlisters as well) and our badge features the Oak Tree. I ended up spending 4-1/2 hours typing without stopping. I was there...in the zone. I felt deliciously tired when I finally reached a natural stopping point and went to bed happy and very satisfied with the world in general. It just keeps growing, this wonderful, wacky, scary urge to capture words on paper. Like the Anderson motto, "Stand Sure," I will stand sure, I'll be steadfast in my efforts and finish this novel.
More about the mystery itself tomorrow, perhaps. Right now, I'm off to Raleigh Wide Open as a treat for getting so much writing done yesterday. Who knows, I may visit the Wheel Mobile and audition for Wheel of Fortune while I'm there. Gimme an "A," Vanna. That's what every writer deserves just for effort alone!
Until next time...may you help a stranger in need and give of yourself with an anonymous good deed.
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