It's DONE!

Can you hear me yelling from over there?

There's nothing like finishing a challenge. And I just finished a 70K one, which will be released May 1.

Critique partners 1 and 2 are digesting the words this weekend before I submit the final draft to my editor on Wednesday. Cross you fingers they don't find any major plot holes! :/

Now I can't wait to get the cover art!

February 2nd!

Oh no, it isn't! Please say it ain't so! Today can not be February 2nd! :(

Why the unhappiness you ask?
Because my deadline is approaching faster than a...a...a...(fill in the blank with your favorite cliche).

I'm making definite progress on book 2 of the City Hearts series, but everyday I feel like I'm falling further behind on my goal.

Time for a deep breath...in through the nose...out through the mouth.
There! Much better, right?

Ummm, not until this book gets finished.

Okay, that's it for now. I've popped my head out of my writing hole to say "Hi!" (So fitting considering it's Groundhog's Day!)

Happy February!

Goals, Goals, Goals!

Today, I am over at the Grand Rapids Region Writers Group blogging about making plans for the new year.

Come on over and share what you are excited about in 2013!

Back to Basics

I'm blogging about beginning my next book over at Grand Rapids Region Writers Group.

How do you start a new project?

GRRWG Conference

It's CONFERENCE Day!

I'm so flipping excited. I haven't been to a conference since Spring Fling in Chicago in April. I need to get my fix of rubbing shoulders with other authors, editors, and word geeks like me!

If you are near Grand Rapids, it's not to late to register for this 1-day Conference.

Check out the information here.

The Conference Schedule is here.

Want to write? Don't know how to get started, or what the next step is? Join us for an intense weekend of writing tips, tricks and advice from professional writers!

November 2 & 3, 2012

At the beautiful Hilton (Airport)

4747 - 28th Street, Southeast

 Grand Rapids, Michigan

Keynote Speaker Colleen Gleason AKA Joss Ware

Here are the Details!

WHAT: Ready, Set, Write Conference

HOST: Grand Rapids Region Writers Group

WHERE: Hilton hotel, 28th Street, Grand Rapids MI

WHEN: November 2 and 3, 2012

WHO: YOU!

COST: $125 Non-members, $100 Members

To-Do List

My To-Do List is bigger than the hours I have available in a day. :-( With three part-time jobs, I am always working, and I never get "caught up". Why do I do this to myself?

My mother would be sure to tell you that I've always been this way. I seem to only operate in two modes: super busy, crazy frantic pace and laid-back, super relaxed pace. I don't seem to have a happy medium pace.

I'm trying to find balance. As a Libra, achieving balance is a lifelong goal. But as a byproduct of my childhood, I tend to swing wildly from one extreme to the other, in all areas of my life.

That's why I picked a really steady man for my hubby. At least I've got one constant, level presence to provide a good influence. Thanks, honey! I love you! Now, would you please do that next load of laundry for me while I try to write this next book? ;-)

Ready, Set, Write!!! Conference Registration Open!

Do you have a book inside you somewhere begging to come out? Do you have words on the page and don't know how to make them sparkle? Do you have a polished manuscript you're ready to send out in the world?

Then we at Grand Rapids Region Writers Group have a conference for you!

November 2-3, 2012
Riverfront Hotel
Grand Rapids, MI

Check out the conference Ready, Set, Write website for information on workshops and attending authors, editors and agents.