Changing Seasons

In our temperate climate, cattails and cornfields go through cycles of life. On the cover of my two Rose Creek novels, you see both in their full glory. The Body in the Cattails is set in late spring. The Body in the Cornfield takes place just as summer begins, and the corn is only knee high.

Now it's autumn, and cornfields are being harvested. The cattails are going to seed, their "tails" fluffing like a cat who's been startled. While some folks eagerly embrace the change, I'm a little sad at the ending of the growing season. It's just part of the cycle, I remind myself.

My characters continue with their lives, regardless of the season. Book three in the series is waiting in the wings. The Body in the Hayloft is set around Labor Day weekend, the end of summer. And book four, still in the drafting stages, takes place in October. 

I hope you're enjoying colorful fall leaves, pumpkins, and cooler temperatures. The shorter daylight hours of autumn and winter are perfect for relaxing with a cup of tea and reading a good book.

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