Summer-where has it gone?

I had such good intentions to write a blog post every couple of weeks and actually get it posted.
You know what they say about 'best laid plans'.  :-)

I accepted a new position at my employer in April and its been an interesting transition; but I'm enjoying the new challenges and working in partnership with my new boss.

Did you take a vacation this summer?  I spent a week with my bestest friend in Orlando visiting her parents for a few days, going to Downtown Disney one day (its probably as close as I'm ever gonna get to see Mickey and Minnie) and attending the Indie Bookfest Convention (IBF).

IBF was an amazing experience!  It was her first author convention so we were both a little apprehensive about what it would actually be like.  We met some really great people-some of whom quickly became friends, attended discussion panels (she was on 3 and did such an amazing job on all of them) that provided tons of information, resources and ideas.  The Gothic Romance Ball was a lot of fun and CJ looked amazing in her dress.  Me?  I wore my standard party outfit...a black and white silk shirt and black slacks with amazing black and silver jewelry and a black fringe shawl.

I came away from IBF with the confidence and validation that an idea I had been seriously thinking about was worth pursuing.  So on August 1st I launched my virtual assistant business.  Take Wing Virtual Assistant Solutions main mission is to provide administrative support to Indie Authors specifically but I'll be assisting individuals and small businesses as well.  Its exciting and scary all at the same time.  I'll be launching the webpage for it later this weekend.

I was able to attend the Iowa State Fair with my other bestie on opening night for the Casting Crowns concert.  While the weather may not have been ideal (mid 90s, humid, no breeze); the concert was fantastic and spending time catching up with her priceless.

The season of Summer may have went by quickly; but I'm looking forward to Fall and all that brings!

I came back with SWAG from authors so be part of the conversation by leaving a comment and I'll put everyone's name who does so in 'the hat' and draw a winner next Saturday.

Until we visit again, have a great day!
Robyn