It’s been a while since I’ve posted. Yikes! All I can say is that May is always busy. Maybe next year, when my oldest is a licensed driver (gulp), I won’t spend so much time running around. (probably not)

Anyways. I was walking the other day, dictating on my current WIP (work in progress), and kept thinking about my author tagline: Hope-filled, Heart-felt romance.

My books have a lot of “tropes” (fake amnesia, fake dating, grumpy sunshine, etc.) but the core story to every novel I write, from the sillier more shenanigans based stories to the really touching, is that there is always a second chance. Every day is a fresh start to go after your dreams.

I’m currently working on a book with a main character that feels like they’ve missed their moment. They are trying to find contentment but something is really nagging them. They have the opportunity now but are scared of failure.

I think this setup is pretty universal. I’ve had moments like this about my writing. I used to joke that I did everything backwards in this business (and it is true to a certain extent). But what I didn’t appreciate is the freedom and terror of knowing that every project is a fresh start.

I had a book on submission that received an r&r recently (revise and resubmit). Ultimately, the book didn’t fit the strict parameters of the publisher, but I was left so pleased by the whole experience. It was a publisher I thought would never consider my work. But they did. And I’ll work on another project later this year for another chance with them.

If you read my books, I want you to leave feeling encouraged. It’s something I need, too. You’re only done when you decide. There’s always time to take a chance. And putting yourself out there is worth it!