Did you know that Pecan Trees are the last to bud out after winter? When they do, Spring is officially here. I was sitting outside earlier today under a pecan tree. I looked up and saw a ton of buds and new leaves. When had they sprouted? Sometime this week but I'd never noticed. I was excited and a little disappointed that I hadn't noticed it earlier. I know I checked at the end of last week but the branches had been bare. Now at the end of this week, the trees are erupting with life. It's magical the way nature works.

In my writing, I love to discover something I wasn't expecting, just the like the budding leaves on that tree. When I find unique characteristics about my hero/heroine or even an unexpected plot twist, it's great. I have discovered a new leaf budding out from my imagination where it will one flourish into an endearing tale.