September is a full month for me but not as full as it used to be when I was a teacher. My family has four birthdays in September (and we are not all that big of a family!) I have a writer’s conference at the end of the month. My writing group meets, too, the week before the conference. Also I expect the final galley (just to read over to make for sure sure sure there are no mistakes) of my first historical novel. Yes, and I got the cover! This book is about ready to go. Publication November 2025.
I am also finishing my final book of the Jane in St Pete trilogy. And saying goodbye to murder mysteries! And contemporary fiction! So many endings but endings imply new beginnings. My editor recently asked if I was interesting in writing more historicals…and I said YES. That’s my new path forward, writing about the past, creating a world where things are so much less complicated than life in the 21st century and true love is what makes us and saves us. I did say it’s still fiction, right?
In truth, most women had a tough row to hoe back in 1800. What is different from the real historic world is that in romance fiction is there’s always a happy ending. But of course the characters have to suffer too. Just as all people from all walks of life and through the ages have all had to suffer. Some much more than others. I always say I did most of my suffering early in life and now things are mostly happy all the time. I love being retired from teaching. I love Florida. I love writing every day for as long as I want. I am joyful and secure in my relationship–oh our anniversary is in September too. 39 years! And it was hard, had its ups and downs, but now, poof, magical happiness.
Also this is my blog’s birthday month, too. Thank you to my 983 subscribers. <3
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