Jean's Precious Angel is finally getting his chance to fly. My grandsons are home! (Believe me, this Mimi is thrilled!) And as of today, I've got all my children in one place, except for my oldest son. Sadly, he's deployed right now and won't be home until later this year.
In spite of this small set back, I'm having the time of my life these days. Not only do I share a fabulous blog with four other marvelous writers, I now have a publisher for my book DUKE BY DAY, ROGUE BY NIGHT and a tentative release date... October 29, 2012!
I'm extremely grateful to Jennifer Lawler at Crimson Romance for giving me this opportunity to bring Percival Avery, Marques Stanton and Lady Constance Danbury's story to life.
While I prepare for the whirlwind publishing will bring into my life this year, and the RWA Conference in Anaheim next month, I'm revamping my website with the help of my fantastic daughter, D2, who's in her senior year as a Graphic Design Major. She's got fabulous ideas that will rock readers' socks off! And I'm especially brimming with anticipation to see the kind of online playground she'll create to showcase my professional life as an author and help me promote my books.
So much to do, and I've got grandsons to hug. My edits will be arriving in a few weeks. On top of that, I'm back to work on DBD, RBN's sequel, THE CAPTAIN'S PRIZE. And, with an invitation to host my first table at the Southern Magic Readers' Luncheon on November 3, 2012, I've got swag to prepare and a career to promote.
A successful ascent up another rung of the ladder does not mean the climb ends. We must never look down at the broken, brittle wood below. And above all, we must never give up, no matter how obscure the dream or the goal.
Jean's Precious Angel wants to fly. I'm high in the clouds. Where are you?
Hope you have a wonderful time with your grandsons! Nothing is better than family. Again, congratulations on your book! We are all excited here under the Tulip Tree.
ReplyDeleteGuess right now I am in the doldrums. But I am waiting for that wind to blow me out of the Sargasso Sea! (Pirate!)
I am sooo excited for you during this crazy new phase of your writing journey!
ReplyDeleteIn fact, I am so excited that your release date is close to Halloween that I think I will dress up like a pirate!
That is just exactly what we need--you running around with an eye-patch and a bird.
DeleteI have these on hand too!!!
DeleteStephanie, I'd love to see you dressed as a pirate!!!!
DeleteOh yes! I can SO see this new Stephanie! :D
DeleteI am beside myself! You sold AND it's a Halloween release. You know how I love Halloween.
ReplyDeleteI will be there to support you at the Southern Magic luncheon--no matter what time the ballgame is.
I didn't even think of Halloween until you both mentioned it. Lol! As Mile Cyrus says, "Purty cool!"
DeleteOh my gosh!!! You would miss an AL game for me? Wow! I really feel honored. :D
Well, you know I'll hold you to that. ;)
Oh no! I'm sorry you're down, Cheryl. I hope the wind shifts in your direction very soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks again for the congrats! I'm uber excited!
I am SO at the Luncheon for you, Me Bucko!!! (And conferences and meetings of any sort....and lunch or drinks or anything else! Rum!)
ReplyDeleteAnd how exciting these times are! I am just loving every minute of it. Watching your journey and being a part of your life is a sheer joy and inspiration! Besides.... fall/winter is looking on the upside for some great reading booty! Yo Ho Ho! :D
Lesia, you make me smile so BIG! Thanks for being such a fabulous boost to my spirits! I'm going to take you up on that, especially next month!!!
DeleteSo thrilled for you, sweetie and I cannot WAIT to read your book!! Kind of got kicked in the teeth recently, but I am going to get up and get back in the game. Can't wait to see you in Anaheim!
ReplyDeleteLouisa, thank you for posting! I can't wait for you to read my book! ;)
DeleteI'm sorry things are not going well right now, but life runs in cycles and I know you'll get great news VERY SOON!!!
Can't wait to see you in CA at The Beau Monde Historical Conference. :D