Violette Malan

Fantasy writer with DAW Books. Oh yeah, there's also the hats.

[Violette Malan @VioletteMalan]

Good morning Monday. After a brief absence wherein I did a lot of things (some of which I have difficulty remembering for alcoholic reasons) I'm back. I hope to report progress on Artefact in the next couple of days. So far, I've had to go back into earlier chapters to fix things

[Violette Malan @VioletteMalan]

Good morning #TravelTuesday. Here's the cathedral in Malaga. When it was being built they ran out of money and stopped 1/2 way through the second tower. When money was found, the Malagueños decided not to finish it - 1/2 a tower makes their cathedral unique.

[Violette Malan @VioletteMalan]

Good morning Thursday. An interesting writing week in which chapters 8 and 9 are duking it out to see which of them gets to keep particular scene. I told them to behave themselves. There's always chapter 10. Luna the Cat has lost interest.

[Derek Künsken @DerekKunsken]

Celebrating the French edition of The House of Saints (La Maison des Saints), I'll be at Le Salon du Livre de l'Outaouais (21-23 Feb, 2025) Friday (5pm) and Saturday and Sunday (11:30am) signing at the Albin Michel Canada booth. Come on by the Palais des Congrès in Gatineau!

[Violette Malan @VioletteMalan]

@GeraldBrandt They look fantastic.

[Violette Malan @VioletteMalan]

Good morning #TravelTuesday. All who know me know I love a good arch. Here are a few from Malaga, including some doors. And my hat.

[Violette Malan @VioletteMalan]

Good morning Monday. On going through my notes for chapter 9, I've found several things that would go ever so much better in chapter 8. So, once more into the breach.

[Violette Malan @VioletteMalan]

@GeraldBrandt Love the glasses.

[Violette Malan @VioletteMalan]

Good morning #TravelTuesday. Just to annoy my friends in Canada who have been getting some low temperatures, here are a few photos of Torremolinos - the bits that interest us, which is to say, the bars.

[Violette Malan @VioletteMalan]

Good morning Monday. At last, a productive weekend, though filled with visits. It took a month and a half to finish chapter 7 (ok, we were sick) and only 2 and a half days to finish chapter 8. All the other chapters are now pointing at 7 and laughing. I said, it's not over yet.

[Violette Malan @VioletteMalan]

Good morning Monday. Did I find a major glitch upon reading over chapter 7? Of course I did. Luna the Cat says "I told you so."

[Violette Malan @VioletteMalan]

Good morning #foodfriday. Haven't had much to share food-wise lately, but we recently had lunch in Bubión, one of the small villages in the Alpujaras. First the dessert, a great homemade flan, then leg of lamb, rabbit, and steak, with Mark. The steak was great, but Mark? Tough.

[Violette Malan @VioletteMalan]

Good morning #TravelTuesday. In order to have travel photos to share, it's important to, you know, travel. Here is the beach at Torremolinos.

[Violette Malan @VioletteMalan]

Good morning Monday. A busy but not particularly productive weekend. We went to my cousin's on Saturday to eat olla de San Antón, a traditional dish for this time of year. Because, you know, feast of St. Anthony. Luckily nothing was lost, so no special prayers were needed.

[Violette Malan @VioletteMalan]

Good morning Wednesday. Happy to report that I'm back at work, picking up where I left off on chapter 7. I don't expect to advance much today, since we're having our Christmas dinner, but at least I know where I was/am.

[Violette Malan @VioletteMalan]

Good morning Tuesday. Officially back from Málaga. Luna the Cat has almost forgiven us for being away. Life isn't back to normal yet, though. Since we were ill on the real day, Christmas dinner is tomorrow.

[Violette Malan @VioletteMalan]

Good morning Saturday. I don't usually post on the weekends anyway, but I definitely won't be doing so this weekend, as we'll be away in Malaga. See you Tuesday.

[Violette Malan @VioletteMalan]

Good morning Wednesday. Spring visitors season has already started: we are buying people their train tickets for when they get here. Lots of fun, but I'd better get some work done today. Luna the Cat is shaking her head.

[Violette Malan @VioletteMalan]

Good morning Tuesday. Now that the holiday season is officially over in Spain, everyone can go back to work at least until St. Anthony's day, in about 10 days, which some people take as a holiday. Especially people named Antonio.

[Violette Malan @VioletteMalan]

Good morning Three Kings' Day! Otherwise known as Epiphany, or Twelfth Night. This is the traditional gift-giving day here in Spain, since no one got any gifts until the Kings arrived. It's also the last day of the Christmas season, so you can take down your decorations.