EXCITING AND NEW THINGS

I'll be spending today in New York City on a whirlwind adventure.  First up is lunch with my editor and agent.  I'm always happy to see both of them, but am especially excited for this meeting as we'll be discussing strategies and plans for my upcoming contemporary single title book, Summer at Seaside Cove.

the cover for Summer at Seaside Cove

My editor read the manuscript a few weeks ago and called me around seven p.m. and said, "I couldn't wait until morning to tell you that I just finished the book and I LOVED it!  You hit it out of the park!"  Needless to say I was thrilled! The book comes out in May and is a new direction for me–a mix of contemporary romance and women's fiction.  I'm really looking forward to talking to her and my agent about the plans for the book as well as the sequel that I'll be starting right after the holidays.

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mulling various bright ideas for sequel

After lunch I'm planning to do some holiday shopping, followed by drinks with fellow Whine Sisters Dee and Kathleen!  I'll only be drinking sparkling water, however, because at 7 o'clock I'll be attending Lady Jane's Salon at Madame X (94 West Houston Street).  I'm both excited and nervous because I'm a guest speaker at the event and will be doing a reading from my current release (A Harlequin Christmas Carol)–something I've never done before!  I don't mind speaking in front of crowds, but there's something intimidating about reading words I've written out loud to an audience.  Two other authors will also be reading (Hope Tarr and Lauren Willig), then we'll all be signing books.  My husband and sister-in-law will be attending the event which will make it even more special.

I'll be reading from my story, Today's Longing

So–a big day for me!  Unfortunately it means that I won't be able to check in here during the day, but I'll leave an update of how it all went when I get back home and have internet access.  And if you're in the NYC area, I hope you'll stop by Lady Jane's.  For info check out www.Ladyjanesalon.com

 What exciting and/or new things have you experienced lately or have coming up?  Are you all ready for the upcoming holidays–or are you still in the midst of your shopping like I am?  Don't forget–leaving a comment enters you in our contest to win a Kindle and a gift card!