Charlotte Hoaks. . . .(C. A. Hoaks)

 

New Year and Winter Update

1-28-24

Well, we’re into winter full-time. Here in Texas, we have had a winter freeze, but as normal, we stay cool but not that cold. We saved part of the garden. Cabbbage and Brussels sprouts are still growing and getting veggies. They look like they’ll do really well. 

My immediate family is doing well, but a cousin who I grew up with has cancer. I’ll be helping with taking him to medical appointment. Since my family is spread between Texas and Indiana, I’m the one closest. 

My son is still doing really well. He’s a steady and stable force in my family. My daughter, Tracy, has moved out. The house is quieter but busier.

I still quilt when I’m not writing. I have slowed down on the number being done a few years back. I quilted so much when Michael was sick and in the hospital. I would take quilts with me and quilt while he slept or watch TV. Now it seems we’re so busy. Between church, garden, and keeping the house going. 

Book news.

I’m working on Book 7 in the Torn Apart Series. This one introduces a new group. They’re NOT heading west. I’m thinking about it being a spin-off of the Torn Apart Series. Now, that sounds exciting. Meanwhile, the general and survivors at the lodge are heading for a big showdown…

Regards….

 

Fall Update

11-16-2023

It’s the middle of November, and winter is ahead. What do we expect? Cold, wet weather here in Texas.

We have a thriving fall garden and eat so much homegrown lettuce. I’m surprised we all don’t have rabbit ears and a fluffy tail. The broccoli and cauliflower plants look great, but no heads yet. It still could be a little early. The rains that we’ve had are really a help, I think, after such a dry summer. We have a freezer full of green beans, okra, and veggies from the summer garden. We eat well thanks to two 4×8 raised garden beds despite the squash crop being a bit of a disappointment. 

My son, Michael, is doing well. It’s been almost 5 years since his last heart procedure, and is still going strong. My daughter, Tracy, moved in last year and remains. Having a full house keeps me busy for sure. Everyone demands food on a regular basis. LOL.

I’m still quilting when not writing and taking care of the household of people. I pity the family left to deal with all the quilts stuffed here and there. I’ve taken to vacuum-packing them for storage. I love the act of quilting..not the piecing part, but the quilting part after all the piecing of the quilt top is done. 

Exciting Book News

I’ve published Book 2 in the Nation Betrayed Series, Escaping Chaos. It seemed to take a long time to get the edits together, and by the time the Editor did a review and got the cover created…Weeh. It is a lot of work. Book 6 of the Torn Apart Series, Survive Living and Dead, was published in the spring. I have started Book 7 in the Torn Apart Series…more zombies. Exciting new interesting characters are introduced in Books 6 & 7. 

I hope everyone is thinking of their families in the coming weeks. Thanksgiving is approaching fast. We should be thankful for those who remain and care about us. 

Pray for our families and this country in this time of dire danger and need. 

Regards….

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