Hello there!

It’s been a while, I know. In my defense, 2017 has been quite the year. Let’s break it down:

I have a daughter now. I know! She entered the scene quite dramatically (as infants are wont to do) in August, and has been the absolute center of my life since. As you can imagine, writing and editing time has significantly suffered. Before she arrived, everything was about preparing for her and now that she’s here it’s all about, well, her! But that’s how it’s supposed to be, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
I wrote two books. Seriously. I know I didn’t publish anything this year, but I’ve been incredibly busy. I’ve written (and completed the rewrites) for the third Stay the Distance book, Derby Horse. My intention is to release it into the world in January 2018 . . . or February 2018 . . . or soon! I swear it’s coming as fast as my editor and beta readers can do their magical work. Then there’s the other book. The Arkansas book, we will call it. It’s kind of my heart book–I love this book. There’s a detailed plan in place I must follow before I can show it to anyone, but I hope it will be in the world soon!
A holiday present! If you’re on my newsletter list, you’re going to get a little gift soon. I’m talking a free Derby Horse-related short story. I won’t ruin it for you, but July and Beck will be involved. So keep an eye on your e-mail, and if you’re not getting my newsletter, you know what to do.
Plans! There are so many plans. I’m cooking up something fun with Tudor Robins, and be on the lookout for news on Derby Horse‘s upcoming release, because I’m going to do something a little different to celebrate.
Next year is going to be a big year. I’m developing a new series (or two) and I’m outlining the next Stay the Distance book. So if 2017 was a quiet year, I hope 2018 won’t be!

So that’s it! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season. You’ll be seeing more of me soon!

– Mara