It Actually Feels Like A Vacation!

I absolutely never get to go on vacations.

My “vacations” always involve work in some way — writing, publishing, book signings, readings, or, most recently, our play was produced in Toronto.

But, since Sunday and until Friday, I am here at my lovely abode in the Hinterlands with stunningly beautiful weather and nothing to do but sit at my desk and work on the screenplay adaptation of “The Guide to Being Fabulous” .

The house is clean, the laundry is done, the yard and the flowers look fantastic (and my first rose finally bloomed!). I already went to town on Sunday to run all the errands…

So I’m just here. Feeling happy and relaxed for a change!!

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Okay.

Phil’s live was a little bit odd, but I guess he is still targeting people who are still just waking up to what’s been going on for the last several years. So, in my opinion, some of the stuff he was saying leaned more on the side of optics. Still, it was a good, quick update.

And who will be the surprise person “returning”??? I’m still thinking JFK JR. but I guess we will find out soon enough.

Here is the replay if you missed it last night.

The Return – July 1st, 2024 (1 hr 27 mins):

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Charlie Ward’s update for today (minus Charlie) —

CHARLIE WARD DAILY NEWS WITH PAUL BROOKER & DREW DEMI – TUSDAY 2ND JULY 2024 (17 mins):

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News roundup — with details on the Supreme Court decisions yesterday.

Keyboard Operator – 7/1/2024 SCOTUS Rulings are in (17 mins):

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If you are a creator and want to attend the upcoming White House Creator Economy Conference (WHCEC) on August 14, you can apply here.

From the Copyright Alliance:

“According to the press release, the conference will ‘convene a group of digital creators and industry professionals to discuss the most pressing issues within the creator economy today — including privacy, fair pay, AI, mental health, and more.’

“The conference will also allow members of the Administration to learn from creators and industry professionals and gain insight on how various issues are impacting their lives to inform policy decisions. The event is by invitation-only, and those interested in attending and/or submitting questions for the conference can do so through [the link above].”

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Okay.

I forgot to announce here yesterday that I am once again participating in the annual Smashwords Summer eBook Sale, which means that all of my titles with Smashwords can be downloaded for FREE for the month of July. They are intended for adult readers only.

I have already had about 100 downloads of my eBooks since yesterday and I have no clue how anybody found out about it, since I forgot to announce it. However, it was really cool to see so many downloads, since I’ve been participating in the free download sales for about 15 years already and I find it astounding that there is anyone left in the universe who hasn’t already gotten these free eBooks…