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1. Have jury duty this week.  The last time I did this was before 9-11.  I guess I'm weird but I actually find the whole process fascinating.  I've been on a number of panels and even got to see and smell tar heroin on one criminal trial. This time though?  I was dismissed at 12:15pm.  It felt kind of surreal as every other time I was summoned for jury duty, I was chosen to be on a panel. Not this time though.... 2. Finishing up this revision!!!! This project has taken me longer to write, revise, and flesh out then any other story I've written so far.  But I've learned that it's better to not rush and take the time to have the best work before querying it out.  I don't want to burn any bridges this time around. 3. My new project involves: It's about the aftermath of gun violence and how a teen deals with the tragic loss of her beloved brother. Some research for this one involves: Plus, other books that deal with gun ...