Yes, I have been a bit quiet. Things have been happening so let’s chat.
On the book front. I finished the final draft of the latest book. As I have mentioned numerous times, this book is a huge departure from the usual Scottish time travel books. It is a romance novel based in the South, not Scotland. The story is told from the point of view (POV) of Peg Alexander, a 50-something woman who gave up on love a long time ago.
Last week, I gave the book to the beta readers. After they have a go at it, I will make any needed tweaks. Then, it will be ready for publication.
In the meantime, I am working on the business side of things. I want to create a cover that attracts attention. I also want to investigate some ways to give the novel exposure. I am thrilled that y’all take the time to read my books. I want more people to read them too so what can I do to make that happen?
On the home front. If you have been reading the blog and Facebook posts, you’ll know that I adopted a second dog. He is super sweet. It has been a lot of fun getting to know him and watching him become a part of our household. G likes him - or maybe tolerates him, not entirely sure. This coming Tuesday, he will have been here for a month, a surprising thing. It sometimes feels as if he has been here longer.
Also, I continue to adapt to this new life as a full-time writer. It is a challenge, especially in these times. I am trying to focus more on my goal of getting this book out into the world and making it a success rather than the skyrocketing costs of just about everything.
Thank you for continuing to go on this journey with me. I’ll have more updates soon when the next book will be published.
P.S.
No, I haven’t given up on the Through the Mist series. The next sequel is still sitting on the sidelines. Writing this latest book was meant to help me with the sequel. It has. I believe I have figured out a way to end the book. As soon as I get the new book off the ground, I’ll return to the Through the Mist sequel.