The first week of June has come and gone again. Yesterday, the 6^th of June passed with barely a mention of this date made famous in WW II. Take a moment out of your busy day to remember those brave souls who stormed the beaches of Fortress Europe that day more than half a century ago.

The Pen Women in Little Rock, AR again put on an outstanding meeting (Arkansas Writers’ Conference). I got an Honorable Mention, which I considered a positive considering there were 86 entries in that category. The recognition was for a short story called “Saying Goodbye” and I’ll get it up on my web site shortly. Also, that story will appear in a anthology published in the fall by the Missouri State Poetry Society. They publish the book of poems and short stories every year.

Next week begins a week long writers’ retreat at the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Learning Center. This is the fourth year I’ve been able to attend this gathering in Piggott, Arkansas. This year my goal is to finish my second mystery novel and begin the first rewrite. I have about eight pounds of notes from my critique group to get through.

Bee Jay