Spread the L-O-V-E - I've been slacking, I'm not going to lie. But, I've also been doing a lot of stuff to help people out and when people help me, I do try to remember to say thank you. So, I'm slacking in cute projects to show, but trust me, I'm still as busy!
Finding Prince Charming - This is the first time I've ever done something like this: I started completely over again. I hear those of you who read the little excerpts groaning and I hear the readers dying to find out what happens next gasping. But there is a good reason. I HATED that first start. I hated it so much that I couldn't bring myself to work on it even when I did have the time to do it. Since I can't very well leave my readers hanging on what happens with Allegra and Adrian, there was only one solution. Scrap the first draft (or rather the attempt at a first draft) and start from scratch. I'm happy to say that I am LOVING this new start. Now that I'm not sick (which makes me miserable and vindictive to my poor characters) and I'm not on medication (which make me loopy and write really off-the-wall stuff) I've got my flow back. So now the story is coming along nicely and I suspect that even with the start over I'll be able to reach my end goal of having this novel done by the end of summer. In fact, I'm hoping to have it done by the end of July. I'm participating in Camp NaNoWriMo this month which is helping to motivate me to write, write, write! Word goal wise, I'm behind; but it's nothing I can't catch up to. It'll be an adventure, that's for sure. My estimated date of release: fall or winter 2012. But, please don't hold me too closely to that; life does happen and I am pregnant. (Forgive me J. K. Rowling for the horrible things I said while waiting for you to finish your book while pregnant. I understand now!)
Charming Academy - First, I know what you're thinking: Jess, Charming Academy comes before Finding Prince Charming. Shouldn't it be listed first? This time, no it shouldn't because this is my big news! And you always save the best for last. :) No, I haven't gotten a "big" publisher yet. But, the final edits are finished and I am happy to say that mistakes or no, I am not touching the text of Charming Academy again...until a "big" publisher forces me to. :) (And I promise that after this final go-through there really shouldn't be any major mistakes. In fact, I'm hoping that there aren't even minor mistakes anymore!) More than that, to celebrate being totally finished, I am offering five free signed copies of this newly revised edition of Charming Academy through Goodreads.com. There is a widget on the sidebar of the blog; go check it out! If you have friends who love a good fairy tale story, tell them about it too. After all, there's not a better price than free! :)
So, that is my life right now. My new baby is growing and developing the way that he/she should. I just had sonograms done and have decided not to find out the gender of my baby. I like surprises, so you all get to be surprised too! :) My son is doing awesome and growing like a weed! My husband is so wonderfully supportive and I appreciate all of the help that he has given me in getting Charming Academy out there and giving me time to work on Finding Prince Charming. He's awesome and I love him so much!
Hugs All!
Jess
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