In my world…

I know it’s been forever since I’ve written on here, at least it feels that way. My life has been incredibly hectic, or so it feels, and I know things will only continue to get more crazy as the school year ends and summer comes. (3 kids 24/7!!!)

So, what’s going on in my world? Edits! Formatting! …and more edits!

I am finally editing and re-formatting all of my e-books, starting with Amazon. Many of you, if you purchased the books via Amazon, will be receiving e-mails letting you know that updated versions of my books are available. For most of my books, I am merely editing and re-formatting them, however, Controlled Instincts got a few paragraphs added and Controlled Longings now has a complete epilogue inspired by Delphina from Delphina Reads too Much. (Thanks! Hugs!)

My goal is to finish these edits and formats before I leave for Dallas, TX at the crack of dawn on Friday. I’m realistic though and know this may not be possible. If not, I will continue once I return. In the end, I want all of the books to feel cohesive and fluent. Plus, on the first 2 Vamp Chronicles books, I’ve been aware of many grammatical issues that need to be flooded out.

Periodically, I’ve been writing, but admittedly, I haven’t been consistent. Between doc appointments, teacher meetings, school plays, and much more, I’ve been pulled in too many directions to focus studiously. I’m hoping getting away for a few days will help me re-group a bit.

Getting away is always nice. This will be the closest I’ve come to taking a vacation. I’ve never gone some place to merely relax and enjoy the local. I’ve always gone to visit friends or family. While I’m doing that this time in Texas, it’s my best friend’s big 3-0 b-day, so we’ll be cutting loose. I will be a whole new woman, writer, mom etc. after Friday since we will be doing complete make-overs. Sometimes you need a fresh start.

Just like every other woman I know, I’ve fallen into a bit of a slump lately. I wear workout clothes the majority of the time and my hair has been in a permanent messy knot atop my head. I know once I’ve hit that point that I need to do something drastic. (Hello, shorter hair and good-bye capri sweats…um…maybe.)

Once I return from Texas and finish the formatting items, then I still need to upload my entire suite of books to Kobo. I’ve had a contract with them forever and still haven’t made it around to using it. In truth, I haven’t really wanted to partner with anyone new until my books were polished. And, once they are polished, happy news for Vamp Chronicles readers, paperback books will become available. I will be partnering with Amazon and Createspace to bring the paper backs to you. (Online orders only for now.)

Books I’m working on right now? Vigilante, Mel’s Story (VC 6), Controlled Fire (next in the Alpha Doms series), and The Dom Experience

To end things right, I figured I would do a cover reveal for Controlled Fire. It’s a flashy cover, but trust me, it’s perfect for this title. The heroine, Ember, is a spitfire who’s ready to take on her cocky alpha, Kane. I hope you like it!

And now, I think I’ve procrastinated long enough. It’s back to editing and formatting for me…

Have a great day everyone!

~ Christin

CONTROLLED FIRE
Coming Soon!