Hi everyone–
I am currently editing three books! Editing has its joys. You get to make things better, put that final touch on your work so you don’t have to cringe when you read the same word six times on one page. Stuff like that. BUT, the really fun thing for me at this moment is that i’m starting a new book. That is thrilling. And it’s not just a new book, but a whole new series. Wow. That chance only comes along occasionally because, when you have several popular series going, you need to “feed” them with new books. So a completely blank slate is a rare opportunity.

Unlike many authors, i don’t usually write more than one book at a time. I may have several ideas stored up, but i usually choose one and plunge in. I write until it’s done.Choosing which idea and inspiration to pursue is part of the fun. I write both paranormal and contemporary, as you probably know. Lately, i’ve written two paranormals and two contemporaries. Okay, so i can pick either one. If pushed, i will admit that contemporary is my favorite by a whisker, so that’s probably my next project.

So i start sorting through ideas. A whole new group of people to play with. And you know how i love my opposites who definitely attract. So i’m toying with a story like that — two wildly different men who challenge each other’s safe places.

And that’s where the head-in-the-clouds comes in.  I walk down the street, usually with my dog, staring ahead but creating a new world in my mind. Who are my main characters? What is their story? What do they want and need? How does the story begin? I want to show how my main character’s life looks today for a brief time and then introduce the new factor (the other hero) who will change his life. What’s the best way to show that? I’ve considered several options, but i think i know how to start.

Just as soon as i finish editing.  : )