Sure, I’ve been a little absent on the blogosphere lately. But
that’s because I’ve been quietly working behind the scenes on a number of
writing projects.
Okay, they’re not actually secret.
First project: My YA romance, HAUNTED. I finished a
first/second draft. Who knows what stage it’s really in because I’m an
edit-as-I-go type of gal. It was my 2011 NaNo project that took me way longer
than a month to complete. It is now in the hands of fabulous and talented
Rebecca Green Gasper. She’s going to give me some initial feedback on what
works and what doesn’t. Meanwhile—last night—I think I found the perfect cover
art. But I need to sit on it for a few days. I’m aiming for a May or June
release.
Second project: The memoir about our life on the road back
in 2006-07. It’s been written, but I have to rewrite it to strengthen one of
the story lines. I hope to start that today.
Third project: The trilogy. My eight-year-old has helped me
brainstorm this one. I guess it fits into the YA dystopian genre. I am
extremely excited about it. Being the total plotter that I am, the first two
books are outlined already. But I need to work on my character development a bit
more before launching into the first-draft phase.
Fourth project: A stand-alone YA contemporary. This is still
in the development stage. But it won’t go away, so I know it will be written.
It focuses on the tough issue of teenage illiteracy.
Plus, I'm doing the A to Z Challenge on two of my blogs.
Whew! I need to go take a nap now.
So what are you working on? Are you participating in the
Blogging from A to Z Challenge, too?
Oh my...wow! I am sooo excited for all your upcoming projects. I can't tell you how honored I am to read Haunted- thank you for all the wonderful compliments :)But you are the fabulous and talented one! I need to get moving on my writing...I've been a little unexcited about it and therefore putting it off.
ReplyDeleteWow, I can't imagine working on so many at once!
ReplyDeleteYou've been busy, Susan! Which is fantastic. :) Your projects sound fun and varied, which would be key for me if I were to try to tackle that many at once.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of irons in the fire!! :)
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ReplyDeleteI am SO impressed and PROUD of you! I wish I could accomplish what you've been doing. My writing these days are my intros... AND you better let me do one for YOUR NEXT BOOK/BOOKS...
I have a new one for Carrie Butler's STRENGTH today... I just love psyching my readers out. LOL. If you have a sec to drop by you'll see what I mean.
Sound like you're doing well! Don't forget I'm still around if you need a shoulder.
Hello. I'm doing the A-Z Challenge this year. It's my first time doing it so I'm quite excited, if not a bit impatient to get started. Have you got a theme?
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Wow, Susan! You're up to a ton! I'm so impressed and can't wait to hear about how all your projects go.
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