In this photo, my husband Barry Dimick, and one of my former students, Laurie Montgomery Martin are talking following my book signing at the Altona Town Library. I pray I will be able to visit Altona again this year. I miss seeing my friends, relatives, and readers.

Without book signings, writers have a difficult time getting to meet buyers and sell books. Like everyone else, I’m hating this quarantine. Not only am I getting down on food supplies and toilet paper, I’m also afraid I might not be able to do my yearly book tour to my hometown, Barry’s hometown, and the towns where I lived during my teaching career. The new normal doesn’t sound like normal to me. I’m worried about friends, family, and former students. I’m praying for you all.

By the way, I taught high school English and Communication 101 at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh before I became a writer. I was also the coach of Northern Adirondack Central School’s first girls softball team. Laurie Montgomery Martin was my student, a member of one of the teams I coached, and returned to NACS as a fellow teacher. 

We all wear many hats during our lifetimes. What hats have you worn? I’d like to hear from you. Just go to www.MelodyDeanDimick.com. and click on Contact Melody. Thank you.