My muse brings me something new

Well, despite my best laid plans for getting all my sequels out, my obstinate muse has been harassing me about a wonderful new story.  And guess what?  Today, after wrestling with her for weeks, I gave in and decided to type just a few opening words, in hopes that getting it out would allow me the peace to finish Madly.  Not so.  I was immediately absorbed!  I typed 1000 words in just under an hour and I'm so excited about this book I can barely stand myself.  I even wrote a bit of a blurb about it, which I will wait to share, as my books seem to change dramatically from beginning to end no matter how much I think I have it all laid out in my mind.  I'll keep you posted as to my progress on my What I'm Writing Now page.  In all seriousness, y'all, this might be my favorite project of all time.  I'm already in love with the characters and the story is blossoming in front of me like a rose in spring.  This is why I love to write.  In times like these, it's almost better than breathing.  Almost:)

For those of you who are counting on reading more about Madly and Mercy (Wiccan), the two sequels I've been working on, please hang in there!  I WILL get them done, it just might be after the first of the year.  I hope that the work I bring you in the meantime will be worth having to wait a little longer to read more about the characters you already like.  Maybe you'll fall as deeply in love with them as I have--from page 1.

I know I've said it before, but it bears repeating on a daily basis.  I love each and every one of y'all who read and love my work, allowing me and inspiring me to continue writing.  I strive to bring you fresh new stories and better work with each book I write.  I hope and pray that it comes across to you, the ones for whom I create, in just that way.  Consider it a labor of love, 'cause that's exactly what it is:)
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Published on November 29, 2011 09:22
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message 1: by Carrie (new)

Carrie This thrills me to no end!! I'll read anything and everything that comes from your brain! I seriously cannot wait...Soooo excited to read more about Mercy and Madly and now I'm dying to hear about this new project!! YAY!!


message 2: by M. (new)

M. Leighton YAAAAAAY! Thank you so much, Carrie! You have no idea how wonderful that is to hear:D And, seriously, I am SO EXCITED about this new project. I have a blurb already, but I'm afraid to post it because my books change so much during creation. But as soon as I'm well into it and see that it's going in that direction, I'll post it. Eeeep! I hope you like it!!! I'm already WAY in love with the male lead. He's quite possibly the best guy yet. Squeee! Can you tell I'm excited?? LOL


Branwen Sedai *of the Brown Ajah* Squeee! So excited to find out more about this new project! I'm sure it's going to be so awesome! :)


message 4: by M. (new)

M. Leighton Woohoo! Thank you so much, Branwen! I'm positively dying to get it done and out to y'all:) I've been grinning for almost 24 hours:D


message 5: by Carrie (new)

Carrie Quite possibly the best guy yet, huh? *waggles eyebrows* ;) Now you've got me grinning!


message 6: by M. (new)

M. Leighton Carrie wrote: "Quite possibly the best guy yet, huh? *waggles eyebrows* ;) Now you've got me grinning!"

Good! LOL Hopefully that will turn into a full-fledged, beaming smile when you meet him:)


message 7: by Alexandria (new)

Alexandria Even though I'm sad I won't be getting my Jackson fix for a while, if you are saying this new guy might be better, I'll definitely wait :) Maybe even better than Bo as well? Well now, if this guy is better than BOTH of them! I'm dying :D Get this story here already! I'm excited!!


message 8: by M. (new)

M. Leighton Alexandria wrote: "Even though I'm sad I won't be getting my Jackson fix for a while, if you are saying this new guy might be better, I'll definitely wait :) Maybe even better than Bo as well? Well now, if this guy i..."

I'm thinking it's very possible that he might be a teeny tiny bit better. I'll have to wait and see how he develops, but right now I am LOVING him!! Gah! I can't wait to get it out to y'all! *claps hands excitedly*


message 9: by Carrie (new)

Carrie Alexandria wrote: "Even though I'm sad I won't be getting my Jackson fix for a while, if you are saying this new guy might be better, I'll definitely wait :) Maybe even better than Bo as well? Well now, if this guy i..."

I'm right there with you on the 'Jackson fix'!! He is yummy!!! :)


message 10: by Alexandria (new)

Alexandria Carrie wrote: "Alexandria wrote: "Even though I'm sad I won't be getting my Jackson fix for a while, if you are saying this new guy might be better, I'll definitely wait :) Maybe even better than Bo as well? Well..."

I know!! He's my favorite if her men so far! *swoon* I can't imagine this new guy being even just a little bit better but I'm willing to give him a chance ;)

M. wrote: "Alexandria wrote: "Even though I'm sad I won't be getting my Jackson fix for a while, if you are saying this new guy might be better, I'll definitely wait :) Maybe even better than Bo as well? Well..."

You have some high expectation to live up to new-unknown-man hehe Even if you aren't as amazing as Jackson, I'm sure I'll still love you ;)
Does he have a name yet?!


message 11: by M. (new)

M. Leighton I'm thinking Trace. I've changed the name several times and I keep coming back to it, which is usually a good sign that I have my name. Thoughts?


message 12: by Carrie (new)

Carrie You mean, he didn't tell you what his name was?? ;)


message 13: by M. (new)

M. Leighton Yeah, he told me it was Trace and I argued. Turns out he was right. Who knew? LOL hehe I just didn't want people to call him Tracy, prononce the E. But I think he likes Trace. He might bite me if I fiddle with it too much:)


message 14: by Alexandria (new)

Alexandria I like Trace! I didn't even think to pronounce it Tracy. I don't know any Trace's yet either, so I like it even more! It won't make me think of anyone else.


message 15: by M. (new)

M. Leighton Alexandria wrote: "I like Trace! I didn't even think to pronounce it Tracy. I don't know any Trace's yet either, so I like it even more! It won't make me think of anyone else."

YAY!! I'm so glad he was right about his name then:D hehe


message 16: by Carrie (new)

Carrie M. wrote: "Yeah, he told me it was Trace and I argued. Turns out he was right. Who knew? LOL hehe I just didn't want people to call him Tracy, prononce the E. But I think he likes Trace. He might bite ..."

Bite you, huh? Is that a hint??


message 17: by M. (new)

M. Leighton Carrie wrote: "M. wrote: "Yeah, he told me it was Trace and I argued. Turns out he was right. Who knew? LOL hehe I just didn't want people to call him Tracy, prononce the E. But I think he likes Trace. He ..."

*grins* Could be... Sorta... LOL You're so funny! And very observant, too:)


message 18: by Anna Lynn (last edited Dec 02, 2011 10:51AM) (new)

Anna Lynn Portwood Ok Pidge.... you have got me sooooo excited about this new book. And since you, my BFF..for like EVER :), are so awesome at the writing thing, I'm already positive I'm gonna love it. So that being said.... how long do I gotta wait to read it???


message 19: by Sandy (new)

Sandy Anderson Can't wait to see how this new man comes to life. If he is as good or better then the ones in your other stories he will be amazing. I love all your other characters. Thanks for sharing your imagination with us.


message 20: by M. (new)

M. Leighton Anna Lynn wrote: "Ok Pidge.... you have got me sooooo excited about this new book. And since you, my BFF..for like EVER :), are so awesome at the writing thing, I'm already positive I'm gonna love it. So that being ..."

LOL I always look forward to your messages:D Thank you for those extremely complimentary words!! As for the new guy, I'm hoping to have him presented to you, tastily wrapped with a bow on top, by the end of the year. Hoping!


message 21: by M. (new)

M. Leighton Sandy wrote: "Can't wait to see how this new man comes to life. If he is as good or better then the ones in your other stories he will be amazing. I love all your other characters. Thanks for sharing your imagi..."

Sandy, thank you so much for saying that! And for reading!! I'm really, really liking Trace so far and I think he will definitely be a good fit with my other leading men;) As for my imagination, thank you for letting me entertain you with it:D I'm eternally grateful!!


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