Right or Wrong

I'm back from my fifth signing this year. Sassy in Savannah had a huge reader turnout with so many great authors. I spent half of my time playing fangirl. I finally met Aurora Rose Reynolds and TM Frazier and now have signed copies from them. I didn't get as many pictures as usual, but the place was a madhouse. The organizers did an outstanding job bringing readers out, even during poor weather.

On the way to Savannah, we encountered car trouble. What started as a pain turned into a blessing. I met two wonderful people who helped me with the car. The wife Wanda is a retired journalist and aspiring writer. She's also a woman of Christ, so I was immediately comforted by their help.

The boys enjoyed the trip, but they're happy to be nearly done with traveling. I don't know what I was thinking by agreeing to three signings in a six week period. Fortunately, the last one is in nearby Cincinnati. Plus, my tablemate is Aimie Grey and we'll hook up with Shyla Colt for dinner.

For 2016, I'm planning fewer signings. While I enjoy traveling and meeting authors and readers, the signings take a lot of time and focus away from writing. This year, I'll likely only publish seven books. Since my goal is to write more books each year, something has to give. So far, I've signed up for three signings and I'm on the waiting list for a fourth. It's always possible I might be lured to attend something additional especially if the location is nearby and I have friends signed up.

With all the traveling, I'm behind on Live Wire. Luckily, the last week I've hit a writing groove. I likely won't make the late October release date, but it shouldn't be too much longer. I still plan to get another Bijou book out this year and one from Dakota.

Roo turned 12 in Savannah. My baby is nearly as tall as Sally and me. He has a ways to go before he'll catch up to his big bros though.

Pooh continues to do well at the residential facility. He's currently being prepped to move into a house with one of his roommates. I know this will be a big transition for him, but we hope the move will be his last for a long time.

My faith has been bolstered by the last two years as Pooh struggled then improved. I realized I'd neglected my Christian fantasy books, but finally focused a little money on marketing them. While Angelic Redemption will never be my moneymaking series, I've gained a few fans for the books. I can't express how exciting it is to have people asking when the next Dakota book will be released. Yes, I feel more pressure now, but I love all my books from all my pen names. Though Sally and Miranda enjoy the Dakota books, I'm thrilled to share the AR series will new people.

What I learned from attending these signings is how to mellow out and roll with each experience. I also met so many different authors writing so many different books. Indie publishing has opened the door to such a great variety of voices. In Savannah alone, I met several authors who write in my sub-genre that I'd never heard of and now I'm checking out their books. Even enjoying a large number of author friends, I've barely scratched the surface of the indie publishing revolution.

I better get back to Live Wire, so I'll sign up with the legendary George Strait singing one of my fave country songs.