In short: writing/editing

I’m really happy with how work on my newest series is coming. I managed to finish the first draft of Book 3 in May (before my kids were home for summer). In current fashion, as I started Book 3, I had several realizations about the series as a whole. I had updates to make to Book 1 and a restructuring of Book 4. This is why I like to write first drafts of all books before I submit an edited Book 1 to publishers for consideration. I need to know the whole story.

I took a little bit of a break and have jumped back into writing. My goal is to finish Book 4 by the end of July. I have to find time here and there, so I’m giving myself grace with a lot of weeks to write. I’d like to edit Book 1 and submit it to publishers this fall.

I have another fresh idea I’d like to write this fall with the idea of submitting to publishers in the winter/spring of 2026.

AND: I’m trying to decide what to do about my Christian romantic suspense. It’s a story that I really love but had too much of a mystery element for Love Inspired Suspense. This is a story I first conjured up for Anaiah Press. I remain heartbroken about their closing. I LOVED my editor there (and PS you can work with her if you want! https://www.karaleighmillerauthor.com/crazy-cat-corrections.html)

It’s a standalone book so I’m not sure if other publishers would be interested or if they’d prefer I had at least a few other books to “sort of” package together. I have a few edits I’d like to make before I submit (something came to me). Being an author is equal parts creative and business. This is a put on my business hat moment. Might be a self-publishing moment. STAY TUNED.