As
many of you know, I published my first novel last year in November. For me, it was more than just one of those
bucket list items to cross off. It was
much more than that. I have a passion to
write, have had it all my life. I've penned a lot of stories but until last
year had not committed to finish and publish an actual novel.
For
me, as with most writers I suppose, it is a work of pure passion. Probably why I am drawn to it so much. I quite literally fall in love with my
characters and much to my surprise, when I finished my novel it almost felt as
if I was going through a break up. I was
going to miss them.
When
my own copy of the book arrived from the publisher I realized, however, that
they weren't gone, they were right here between the covers of the book. I could visit them every time. But, even more surprising, I also get to
visit with them every time someone asks me about my book or contacts me to let
me know how much they enjoyed it.
A
few months ago I received an email from a reader asking me when I was planning
to write the next installment to Walk Among Us.
To be honest, I wasn’t, but I was really flattered to hear this person
wanted more. Then a friend asked me
about it and I began to think about the possibility. The thing was, I had written the book to be a
one and only. At the time I didn't want
to do a sequel.
My
friends and family can be persuasive, especially my oldest daughter. I began to toss around ideas in my head. My daughter and I bounced a ton of ideas back
and forth and after a couple of months I came up with a story. For the past week I have been fiendishly
putting thought to paper in every spare moment I can find. Hurrying to get it down before it slips
away. I have one of those brains.
My
literary assistant has read the rough draft of the first three chapters and has
told me to hurry up. She wants to know
what happens next. She also wants to
know what I am planning to call it but, like an expectant mother, I am waiting
to announce that once it goes to the publisher.
So
if I miss a few posts here and there in the coming months you'll know it is
because I have been hard at work creating my new masterpiece. Either that, or doing laundry because I
didn't get it done, because I was writing. J
Bear
with me. You guys are super important to
me and so is this blog. I promise not to
be too neglectful.
Congrats! It must feel great to have your writing be so anticipated. :-)
ReplyDelete- molly
Thanks Molly! I am so grateful. :)
DeleteYay!! This is great news! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm getting excited!
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