Back in July, I posted about my plan to write 5,000 words a week in order to complete a first draft of a new novel by my 40th birthday. Well, that birthday is upon me and I’m happy to say I HAVE A DRAFT DONE (nothing like pushing up against a deadline, right?). I know it needs a lot of editing, but that’s just part of the process. For now, I get to set the draft aside, give my brain some breathing room, then pick it back up in a couple weeks. So, that’s exciting.
Something else exciting: I just signed a contract for my 4th book to come out next year! This book is completely different than anything else I’ve done before. After my daughter was born, I started writing short stories because I wasn’t ready to tackle a huge novel. But, over time, the stories became linked, characters crossed over, and it turned into what fancy people call a “composite novel.” I love, love, love it and can’t wait to share it with you. The title is not final, but I’ll share that (and the cover!) when it’s ready.
That’s all for now. I’m off to start a new decade of life (and writing).
SO EXCITED! I will read anything you write, so this is great news. And Happy Birthday. 🙂
Thanks, Abby!
I can’t wait to read it!!!! Congrats on #4+0, not a coincidence!!! xx
Haha, I didn’t even realize that!
So excited for this book! I was on your site to see if there was any talks about a new book so this makes me happy :)!
Yay! Hope you like it!