Oak Creek near Sedona, AZ

It's a good thing I have my writing to use as a place to escape.  Yes, it was one of those weeks.  At least I finally found the scorpion that had been running around the house; making a guest appearance and then quickly disappearing before I could give it a proper welcome.  Several weeks ago I saw this alarming intruder (they are fine outside, just not inside) but it managed to run off and hide before I could get something to help it on its way.  Let's just say I'm glad to have it leave; you know what they say about guests after 3 days, especially ones that can sting the crap out of you.

Pictured above is beautiful Oak Creek, that runs through Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona, AZ.  Before moving to AZ, I used to vacation in Oak Creek Canyon every year.  It is a wonderful place of high canyon walls and, as you can see, a peaceful year 'round creek.  The Sedona red rock formations are quite unique and beautiful; the town itself is too commercial from my perspective, but still one of the very grand places on Earth.

I haven't written as much this week as I would have liked to, but such is life.  Oddly enough I've been thinking a lot about the book after the one I'm now writing.  My sister suggested the location; the Napa valley where I used to live as I have mentioned before.  I guess I'm getting anxious to see where and what my favorite character Mimi Griffin will get up to this time.  Mimi and unlimited wine; a deadly combination!

Have a good week and take care.

Nickolas