
Writing progress, January 20, 2025
I had a successful solo writer's retreat this month. I took myself on a transatlantic cruise on the Cunard Queen Anne, leaving from London and arriving in New York City nine days later. I ate well, relaxed, and drafted a book! In the photo collage on the right, you can see what I did. Clockwise from upper left, baking scones at a workshop in London; my writing setup in the buffet with tea; going to see Hadestown in the West End; sunrise over the ship's deck in calmer waters; and my midmorning...
Writing progress, December 14, 2024
Whew! I finally sent Conspiracies & Chemistry to my early readers and am waiting for feedback. Which means it's time to plan the next book in the series, which is titled Advances and Retreats. With the help of awesome story coach Cathy Yardley, I've sketched out a plot and will start to write after the holidays.
Writing progress, November 10, 2024
Here's the good news: I finished the first draft of Conspiracies and Chemistry (Tessa's story)! The bad news: oof, revisions are s-l-o-w. I'm making progress, but some days it doesn't feel like it! I'm trying to remember that revisions take as much time as they take, and it's all good work, whether I'm adding words or deleting them. My goal is to finish the revision and have it ready for my alpha readers by Thanksgiving. Wish me luck!