You're No Good

Another month, another book release! I wrote something a little different this time around. As a throwback to my old Angela paranormal stories, Lost Highway was a fun change. Now I’m focused on writing the sequels to my two series Serrated Brotherhood MC and Rawkfist MC.

I can’t believe July is nearly over. The last few months have flown by, but I enjoyed the summer break. Roo isn’t thrilled to get back to school tomorrow. Even homeschoolers gotta whine about doing a little work.

August should prove to be busy. We’re driving to Dallas at the end of the month for my first signing of the year. I’m really looking forward to this one because a lot of my fave people are attending. Aimie Grey will have her new book and banner ready for the event. I’m also looking forward to meeting Sapphire Knight, who’s always been very sweet to me online. Yes, I’ll also be in the same room as the author with an affinity for rude pronouncements such as the R-word. I’ve prepared to shrug off her negativity if we do meet.

Roo and Tigger will join me on the road trip. We’re even renting an SUV to haul all of our crap. I've missed traveling to these signings. Eating out, staying at hotels, seeing new things. The last time I drove to Texas was in 2014, and I came up with two story ideas. Now the Little Memphis MC series and Lost Highway are released, and I’m heading back to the Lone Star state. Fingers crossed that I come up with new ideas on the trip.

The rest of 2016 is pretty set release-wise. I need to finish up the two MC series and a book for the Angelic Redemption series. However, 2017 remains up in the air. I have several standalone ideas I'll probably focus on early in the year. One of the MC series I’ve been playing with since 2014 likely won’t make the cut. I might consider writing more paranormal romances. I’m rather excited and nervous to go into a year with no specific plans in mind. Of course, it’s only the summer. By December, I might have my entire 2017 planned out.

Until then, I have plenty of work to check off my to-do list. I better hit publish on this post before August arrives!

It's Good to Be Alive

High five for book six in 2016! I’ve now published the same number of books in half the time as I did last year. I’d say my new attempt at productivity has paid off so far. Jumping immediately from finishing one book to beginning another has also help prevent the post-publishing funk I used to get.

Black Sheep was a challenge because the three sisters were all snarky but needed their own voices. I also wanted to create a small town vibe. I don’t know how well I succeeded, but I enjoyed writing the book.

I’ve already begun the second book in the Serrated Brotherhood MC series. Whiskey Blues is a darker book than I’ve written in a while. Though it’ll have the same humor, this is the first book where the hero has cheated on the heroine. I really don’t like infidelity in my romances, but the plot point fit and I wanted to stretch outside my comfort zone.

My main writing project right now is Lost Highway. It’s become a paranormal romance, and I’m having fun writing something different. I don’t think the book’s tone fits the Bijou brand. No doubt I’ll write PNR one day as Bijou, and I have a few old “Angela” ideas with the humor and character setups that’ll work for my current brand. Lost Highway will likely use a pen name, though.

Summertime is always quiet at our house. I’ve been taking it especially easy after I suffered a herniated disc in my back. Man, oh, man, did that hurt, yet I managed to work through the pain. I was also lucky enough to find a reasonably priced massager that sped up my recovery.

As for the family, Roo is currently in love with his Xbox, and I got him a rental subscription with Gamefly so he can try different video games. The last few weeks, Tigger and I have been on a horror movie kick. At the end of June, Pooh enjoyed playing in the sprinklers with his housemates. Finally, Sally has rekindled her interest in Nora Roberts’s books and Mahjong.

Next month, school starts up, and I have the Deliciously Dirty in Dallas signing. So while things are quiet right now, I need to get organized for the upcoming trips. Unfortunately, I’m currently enthralled with Jigsaw and can’t seem to do anything except solve puzzles. Every time I finish a chapter, I reward myself with a little time with Jigsaw.

Speaking of my game, I think I best get back to it. I’m working for enough “gold” to download a new puzzle set. All about the priorities!