Well, it’s coming up on that time of year when I pack my war bag, stow my writer’s cap, saddle my horse, and head out for the best summer job ever! I spend my summers working at a Christian youth camp as the head wrangler–which means, I take care of twenty or so horses, teach kids how to ride, and tell them about Christ.
So, yeah, it’s pretty much the best job you can imagine.
Unfortunately, around the same time, this blog becomes somewhat of a ghost town. But don’t abandon me yet! I will be back in mid-August. And although I won’t be able to write anything during the week over the summer, I do plan to stop by every now and then on the weekends and keep you amused with random stories, book musings, and etc.
Be sure to keep an eye out for some book reviews over the next few months as well. I have some marvelous books on my review shelf that I’ll be posting about soon.
Wondering what to do until then? Because obviously reading this blog is so much a part of your lives that you’re sitting there, stunned at this dreadful news, trying to figure out how you will endure the silence… ;)
Here are some old blog posts you can check out if you’re seeking a good laugh, information, or just an escape from summer doldrums:
- The Stories That Matter (A post I wrote for Speculative Faith, an excellent speculative fiction oriented blog chock-full of wonderful articles.)
- Journey with Gillian posts on Go Teen Writers:
Procrastination Doesn’t Pay
5 Tips to Surviving a Writer’s Conference as a Teen
Mountain Climbing and the Writer’s Journey
(Go Teen Writers is an awesome site for teen writers. Run by YA authors Jill Williamson and Stephanie Morrill, it provides lots of wonderful information, tips, and community! You should definitely check it out.)
- Random Middle Earth Musings:
Wanted: Burglar to Share in Great Adventure
The Sea Longing
So I hope you all enjoy your summers and I’ll see you in August!
Maria Rod. says
Hey, my Mom used to be a head wrangler, too!
That's cool : )
Gillian Adams says
How fun! Did she enjoy it? I always have a blast. :)
Maria Rod. says
She seems to have enjoyed it when she tells us stories about it. It's fun listening to her talk about it : )
Laura Pol says
I hope you have so much fun and that sounds completely awesome! :D
Charley Robson says
Wow, have a great time – that job sounds awesome! Stay safe and enjoy!
Hannah says
That DOES sound like the best job ever! Wow! Have a wonderful time!
Gillian Adams says
Thank you all! I'm going to miss posting on here and interacting with all of y'all! Hope y'all have an awesome summer as well. :)
Rachel Leila says
Will miss the posts, but that has to be an awesome job! I use to take care of horses in exchange for getting a few hours to ride where ever I wanted.
Madison Clark says
Hi Gillian! I don't know if you remember the name but I met you at summer camp this year! My friends and I really liked you a lot and thought you had awesome hair? Ring a bell..? :P I really wanted to contact you so, I looked you up on the internet and found this blog! I was super excited. I hope we can communicate on here or through email! I'd love that. Thanks!
Gillian Adams says
Hey! Yes, I do remember you! :) Sure was a fun week of camp. I'll be at camp all summer long so I won't be on here much until after the summer's over. But I'm glad you found my blog!