Hi there!
So, as I’ve mentioned, I’ve had some family health issues. I’ve had to set aside writing and I completely used up all my pre-created blog posts (yes, I write these in advance).
Unfortunately, the best time that I have to do my baking with Anna posts is the weekend. And I’ve been in Michigan with my mom after another hospital stay and then in Florida with my aunt for a surgery the last couple of weeks and I haven’t had a chance to test my next recipe. So instead, you’re getting an update.
I’ve set aside writing for a few weeks as well, which is unfortunate. I’m also experiencing a little writer’s block. As a pantser, I don’t usually know exactly where a book is going before I start, but usually, by this point, I have a pretty good idea. I’m at least 3/4 of the way into this book and I know what needs to happen, but I have no idea how to get there. I know that I need to just hop back in now that I’m home and it will come to me, but I haven’t been able to do it.
Fortunately, this book isn’t due to be released until October of 2024, so I can take my time with it without that impacting you, dear reader.
While I haven’t been drafting, I have been editing. Book 2 has been returned from editor 2 and will go to my proofreader later this month. Book 3 is also with my editor.
The other bit of excitement is that I’ve sent out a request for ARC readers for book 2. If you’re interested, you can apply here. You’re in for tooth rotting fluff if you decide to pick it up. Originally, I intended for book 2 to be a free offer for readers of my newsletter. Then it ballooned into a full-length novella spanning 20 years, so now it is going to get the full treatment including a paperback.
There’s nothing quite like holding a copy of the book you wrote in your hands. It’s magical.
So yes, I hope you can forgive me for another week without my baking failures. I’m not a good traveler and I’m quite introverted so it takes me a few days to recover from visits and plane trips.
I’m off to stare at a blank page again and hopefully write something.
Wish me luck!