March 1 is the Big Day

Tomorrow, March 1st is a big day for me. It's not a birthday or anything like that but it is a special day. Tomorrow is the official release of my 30th novel writing as Patricia Davids.

30 books since I published my first novel in 2006. Sounds like a lot.

I can honestly say I didn't know I had that many stories in me. I tried for nearly eight years before I sold my first book. I gathered quite a few rejection letters in that time. 15 in all. Each and everyone of the them stung. But they also made me more determined than ever to succeed. I developed a thick skin but I also paid attention and made changes if the suggestions were honest and constructive.

People often ask me which of my books is my favorite. I can tell you with a straight face that I haven't written it yet. The two I like the best "so far" are His Bundle of Joy (my first) and The Amish Midwife, the one that was the most fun to write.

Do you have a favorite Patricia Davids book? If you do, tell me which one it is and why you liked it.

Pat D.