Chapter 2016: good-bye

We are a mere two weeks away from closing the chapter on 2016. It's been an odd one, to put it mildly.

But life rolls on and for me, December is and has always been my time to look back and remember the people and things for which I'm grateful. December is a month for gratitude. Gratitude sets the stage for a fresh, new year. Gratitude keeps me hopeful, happy and grounded.

When it comes to writing, I'm grateful to you, readers. I am grateful that people take the time from their busy lives to read what I write. And this year I'm especially grateful to my writing group. During 2016 I decided to run an entire book (not just select chapters) through my group. We are chapters away from finishing Alien Lies, and the book will release in early 2017. I'm excited to present this story. Not just because it's different, but because my critique group has made the book much MUCH better than it ever would have been through just my eyes.

If you're an author you know: Readers make our work shine.

For those of you waiting on the sequel to SEEDS ... (which is called Earth, Alone) ... it's coming. The first draft is finished and across 2017, my writing group will critique it chapter by chapter. I love this story, like I love all my stories. It twists and turns in ways I never imagined when I set out to write it. Next year, about this time, it will almost be ready to publish. (MG and Z's fate finally revealed! :-)

Goodreaders, enjoy a merry, safe, loving and happy holiday season. Spread peace and joy through your own corner of the world. In this way, we each do our part to knit our small blue and green planet with love.

See you in 2017,
Meche Morrison