We've been through the worst storm of my lifetime and there are stories to tell. If you survived Hurricane Ian and want to tell your story in writing, get it down while the memories are fresh. Fear has a way of dulling your memory. Admit it, you were scared. When the storm passed and you viewed the damage, was it as bad, or worse, than you feared? Write! Write what you felt, write what you imagined, write what you saw.

I have been experimenting with contacting Literary Agents requesting representation. I’ve sent queries to several agents over the past few weeks. Although I’ve only received one rejection, I’ve not heard back from the others. I’m not surprised. In their query directions, most agencies state that six to eight weeks is the average response time. I will persist in my efforts and report any progress at future meetings.