After years of writing and months of revisions, my latest “baby” made her debut into the world on July 15th–Crimson Secret, Book 4 in my Coin Forest historical romance series.
It features medieval battles during the War of the Roses, the forgotten charm of “living bridges,” and forbidden love. Master bridge builder Lord Penry is a known traitor, committed to destroying Joya’s beloved Queen Margaret so the Duke of York can rule. Like her family, Joya is deeply devoted to Margaret. They’re both right, both wrong, both lost in the heat of an unbridled passion that threatens their families’ holdings, and their lives.
Okay, end of blurb. Thanks for reading.
That expression, “It Takes a Village,” comes to mind. What would I do without my critique partners? My plot buddies? My RMFW friends?
A hearty “Thank you!” to everyone who read, helped and supported me as I worked through the chapters, revisions and marketing.
It’s such a thing of beauty, this book. It’s my first print book since 2008, and I can’t stop looking at it, feeling the smooth matte finish, flipping through the pages. Ahhh.
It’s true love. (Sigh)
And yes, I still love eBooks. The novel is available in both formats. What I especially love is that the revisions can stop, LOL.
Seriously, as I did with my previous books, I’ve given this novel my all. I’ve sent out the notices. I’ve done my mailings. I’ve blogged and Facebooked and Tweeted and advertised and submitted and received good reviews, and it feels like my birthday. All I need is a hot fudge sundae (check!) and, scheduled for tonight, a stem of Cakebread chardonnay, and I’ll be certain I’ve sneaked into heaven without having to pay admission.
Love, love, love, love, love. Who but a fellow writer would understand this bliss?
As if all that isn’t enough, new ideas are floating around in my mind, ripe for the picking, for the next book in the series. I’ve ordered two research books, and can’t wait to plunge into the next story.
I can’t stand it. Did I complain recently about writer nightmares? Poof! They’ve vanished from my memory, and I’m bathing in the warm summer sunshine.
This is it. This is why we struggle to find the right words, agonize over plot points, slog through saggy middles and the daunting demands of the market. I created beautiful new characters, and they have suffered through misfortunes and teeth-gnashing angst, experienced awesome adventures, worn fabulous fashions, enjoyed heart-melting romance, and have been launched into their happily-ever-after futures. All is right with the world.
Like any good plot, this reverie won’t last. We need Conflict! Challenge! Change! Still, trust me when I say I’m going to savor every marvelous moment of this.
If you like historical romance, please give Crimson Secret a try. It’s available in eBook now, and in three days, it will be available in paperback, as well.
I’m so happy, my face hurts from smiling. I’m wishing you similar moments of bliss with your writing!
Congratulations, Janet. I know what it feels like to have a few years between books — it makes the next book release even sweeter than the one before.