I’m flattered that so many of my readers have contacted me to ask what I’m working on.
Presently I’m working on Book Five in the Second Chances series. This one is Jade’s story, and I’m having fun with it. I always have a general idea what’s going to happen when I start a story and since this one fits in with what came previously, the reader has a good idea of the direction, but I’m still often surprised by the little things that come up as I write.
I try not to put words in the characters’ mouths, but instead to follow along with them as they go on their journey. The surprises keep the stories fresh and for me as a reader as well as a writer, that’s important.
Here’s the blurb I wrote:
Jade Dawson loves movies. A skilled makeup artist, she’s hired to work on a classic western movie being shot in Chance, California.
Mega movie star Zach Crawford is wrongfully accused of inappropriate behavior, putting his reputation in peril.
Jade suggests a diversion and agrees to act as his girlfriend when they return to Los Angeles. The plan works, but she doesn’t anticipate falling in love with the handsome movie star. Heartbroken, she returns to Chance and tries to forget the only man who ever captured her heart.
Now I’d better get back to work and see what happens….
During the long winter days when I wasn’t writing I found some new authors. As I’ve mentioned before, I usually read outside my genre for a break. This winter I read everything by Daniel Silva. He has somehow managed to create an interesting and relatable character in Gabriel Allon, even though Allon is an assassin for his government. Another aspect of Silva’s work is the diligent research put into each story. I always learn something new.
I also discovered Mark Gimenez. Most of his books are set in Texas, a state I know very little about. Gimenez manages to capture the passion Texans feel for their state which makes his stories even more compelling. His main protag is a lawyer, but the stories are more mystery- than courtroom-oriented. I wish he’d write faster as I’ve read them all.
Some of my readers have asked what I’m working on now. It’s a fun project – a 5-book series plus a prequel, titled Second Chances. As usual, the series has a theme and each story features a woman plus the man she eventually falls in love with. The stories are linked, and there’s not a cliff-hanger in sight!! Here’s the prequel cover. When I’m a bit farther along, I’ll send a link to my mailing list for a free download of the prequel.
ps: Amazon just informed me that they have put my book Brush With Destiny on sale for the month of March. They have set the price at 99c for US markets. Sometimes the reduced price applies to Canada as well, but that’s not something I can control. It’s a great story set in the Gulf Islands of British Columbia. Here’s the link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A9SCZO2
… and since we’re talking about what’s on sale, I have priced my Box Set for the Forever Series at $2.99 for two more weeks. 8 novellas for $2.99!! Here are the links: