#NaNoWriMo15

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I didn’t quite make the 50k threshold. But that’s okay. I never seem to hit the goal in November. For whatever reason, July (a very busy month for me) is my best of the NaNoWriMo months.

NaNoWriMo came at the exact moment I needed it most. I had grand plans to finish a book a month starting in October. But the contest definitely affected me. I found myself distracted and unable to focus. By the end of October I’d barely managed 50% of a first draft.

When November 1st came, I barreled ahead and finished the rest of that book, wrote a quick (and needs to be edited!) epilogue for Tidal Patterns (more news on when to read that in a bit), and got started on my fun, between the books book for True North.

The last two weeks have been back to back sickness here. Between nursing my kids (and my dog!), cooking and cleaning for the holiday, finishing up my holiday shopping and Christmas cards, and decorating my house for Christmas, I’ve been otherwise occupied.

But that’s okay. NaNoWriMo has gotten me back into the rhythm of writing EVERY DAY. And I’ve learned my lesson that I have to write at least 100 words a day to keep myself on track.

I still have big plans for the New Year and am excited to announce that I did submit Tidal Patterns  to Harlequin for their consideration. So, I count this November a success.

 

Thankful

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This has been an amazing year for me. Besides my wonderful family and good health, I’ve really pushed myself to take a chance on getting my career off the ground. Every time I’ve encountered an obstacle or a challenge, I’ve forced myself to meet it and rise to the occasion.

I’m so excited for the progress I’m seeing and thrilled that you’ve taken this journey with me. The ideas keep coming and the words are flowing. I’ve finished On the Rocks, Eric’s story (True North Book 3), and am nearing the end of the novella Off the Dock, (True North 3.5). I’ll be sending these off to my editor and will be posting links for pre-order after the new year. Now I’m thinking and dreaming and starting work on Across the Lake (True North Book 4), the conclusion of the series.

Also, a huge thanks for following along with me during #sytycw15, Harlequin’s annual contest. Making the top 55 (the first round as selected by editors) was thrilling. Getting to the top 25, with YOUR help, flabbergasting. I could not be here, writing and learning and improving my craft to tell these stories, without the help and support of so many people. I am blessed that I have never heard a negative comment from anyone I have opened up to about this little passion project of mine. Thank you!

Anchored in the Bay (True North Book 1)

Tiny Island Summer (True North Book 2)

15 facts about… Eric, Jen, & On the Rocks

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I’ve (nearly) done it! The first draft of On the Rocks (True North Book 3) has been completed and I’m working on the edits now. I’ve been loving these 15 facts posts and thought I’d continue the trend with this book, Eric’s story.

  1. Jen drinks coffee with so much milk (and sometimes cream) in it, her best friend calls it a milkshake

2. Eric’s tattoos are all…words. And it all started with a Walt Whitman quote he got (and modified) to honor his mom

3. This book is set at my alma mater, Indiana University, during the most glorious time of year–Autumn

4. Jen hasn’t worn (or even owned) jeans in nearly ten years

5. Eric and Jen are both only children

6. At 5’2,” Jen is always in heels and rounds her height up (she’ll tell you she’s 5’2 3/4″ so practically 5’3″)

7. Eric, the über confident (but never cocky) and smooth guy from Anchored in the Bay and Tiny Island Summer, has been knocked off his game after losing the girl and struggling to get his book published

8. Jen, the seemingly pulled together and polished branding expert, is also off her game after some sneaky moves by an ex (you’ll have to read more to find out!)

9.  Jen’s favorite author is Danielle Steel and taking a tour of Ms. Steel’s hometown, San Francisco, is on her bucket list

10. Jen and Eric share mutual friends, married couple Tom and Rebecca, and have a history that Eric can’t remember

11. Jen is a size 12, redhead, over 30; because you can’t send a girl in to win a man’s heart (at least not Eric’s)

12. Eric loves to bike ride

13. …which is good because he’s also susceptible to apple-flavored desserts and in Indiana during the autumn, these are plentiful

14. But…he drinks his coffee black (to counter #1.)

15. Jen loves the crunch of leaves underfoot as she walks through the trails and paths around campus and in the Hoosier National Forest

On the Rocks coming Spring 2016. Get caught up on the True North Series from the beginning. Anchored in the Bay (True North Book 1) and Tiny Island Summer (True North Book 2) available now on Amazon.com. Kindle Unlimited subscribers can check out the whole series for free.