Nanowrimo 2023 - Lucas and Anya

 Hello readers!

First, let me wish each of you a Happy Halloween. I hope that your day is safe and full of delicious candy. I will be handing out candy and waiting patiently for November 1 to roll over. Zero plans to dress up, because who has the time or effort. I am too busy planning.

The start of Nanowrimo is less than a day away. I haven't shared much about my project, so I will do that now. My Nanowrimo project is a story about Anya and Lucas. Because this is a new idea (and not one I have been planning for some time), the following information can change anytime. I will probably keep the names of the characters. I like them!

So far, this book is untitled. BUT it will be a standalone modern romance in South Crosse. The inspiration for the city is Columbus, Ohio. That is currently where I am living. South Crosse is a fictious city. I am unaware (hopefully) of any town by that name in America. If there is, well WHOOPS!

Here's the initial description:

Anya Hunt is a cafe barista by day and an aspiring author by night. Recently divorced, she tries to understand all the insane changes happening to her and find a way to trust herself to be in a healthy, productive relationship. Finding herself amid all the trouble, Lucas O'Connor walks right into her life and heart.

Lucas O'Connor wasn't looking for a partner. He is happy with his life until he meets Anya. As a stable, ambitious software developer who loves literature, he is intrigued by Anya's budding writing career. Despite his disdain for coffee, he finds himself returning to the same cafe each and every Wednesday to hang out with her for a few hours. When she doesn't show up one week or the next, he starts to worry he did something wrong. And then she arrived in tears. Now he realizes he will do anything to make her happy. And he means ANYTHING.

Will Anya trust herself and allow Lucas in? Will Lucas be able to be satisfied with the slow-to-react Anya?

What are your thoughts? I am more in love with this story as I build the ideas and scenes. I cannot wait for this to be written and published!

Untold Stories - A DCW Anthology

Hello readers! It has been quite a while since I posted on my blog. I simply got too engrossed in writing my upcoming release. All my energy went into that. With Nanowrimo right around the corner, I wanted to share some fantastic news.

The writing group that I participate in (and who have helped make me a better writer) puts out a curated anthology each year. I submitted a piece and was accepted to be included. The piece I wrote is called Rosalyn Von Drawn. It is a fiction piece with a hint of the supernatural. This piece also made me want to write a collection of short stories. So that may be happening at some point! (NO PROMISES)

The title of this anthology is Untold Stories by the Dublin Creative Writers (and friends).

Sometimes the greatest stories, the truest stories, are the ones that nobody hears. Tales that would shock or delight or horrify you, if only you knew how things really were. Truths that have lain undiscovered beneath the surface, behind the mask, beyond the history books, or just around the corner . . . until now.

 Featuring:

A. Howitt, Anne Johnston, Chris Vannes, Cliff McNish, Daryn Wilde, e rathke, Franco Amati, Gabrielle Gold, James Hancock, Jean-Louis Trudel, J.H. Schiller, Kristen Whitney, Liam Hogan, Lorina Stephens, Marilia Bonelli, Martin Vian, Michael Whitfield, Rebecca Grubb, Sarah McHatton, & Thomas Brown

The book will be released on November 28, 2023 on Amazon as an e-book and a print! I cannot wait for you to read it. There are some AMAZING authors in this bunch. 

You can visit their website here: https://www.dublincreativewriters.com/

Stay tuned for more information on the release date and any future submission requests. They are looking for new writers.