It's been awhile since I've blogged or written any articles for the Glass Heel (only one up last week, another to be published this week--that's it for the summer...). I've been working aimlessly on my first YA (young adult) novel. I'm up to 43,000 words and Chapter 21. So I've been a bit preoccupied with that...and hope to finish it by next week. Writing the ending of a book is bittersweet and with this book it's no difference. It always amazes me where a story ends up--and where this one is ending up so far is not at all where I planned it to be. This story is a coming of age for a young girl in the Midwest. There's the laughter, the tears, the confusion, the hard knocks--ya' know, all those things that are needed when growing up.
On that note, my first book--Mr. Rights Gone Wrong--is in the works to get published. I'm hoping to be sitting in the Tattered Cover at my first book signing in the next 6 months. I love that this store really embraces Colorado authors. While I don't expect to make money, yet, I have learned the importance of networking, networking, networking. I'm not a good networker...although my husband disagrees.
The novel I'm currently working on--Everything--will most likely be seen another year from now--I already have the sequel spinning in my mind... One day I hope to be a full-time author. For now, it's a dream that I am demanding to come true.
So that's where I've been, in case you've wondered. =)
From the Sidelines... The life of a 40s something mom, sister, wife, friend, critic, Starbucks junkie, writer, coach, and a million other things. With this blog, much like life, comes the good, scary, funny, sad, exciting and all those other truths that too many people are afraid to write about. Enjoy!
I can't wait to stand in line at the Tattered Cover to get a signed copy!
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