New Voice

I'll be working with my editor on Perilous Light starting this week, but meanwhile I've been writing Flight, the first book in the Crescent Chronicles. A paranormal romance/urban fantasy, Flight is narrated by eighteen-year-old Allie as she heads down to New Orleans to spend the summer before starting college. One of the big differences in writing Flight has been the narration. As much as I love writing the dual narrative of the Afterglow Trilogy books, there is something satisfying about the more linear nature of a single point of view story. Allie is an entirely different girl from Charlotte and I'm enjoying the challenge of getting used to her voice. I'll keep you updated on the progress, but I should have Flight ready for an early fall release.

Writing Update

I've finished the first draft of Perilous Light and am starting the editing process. With a toddler and infant at home I may be working more slowly than I would like but I should be right on schedule for an early spring release. I've had so much fun writing Perilous Light and am so excited to share it with everyone. I'll post a book description soon.

In other news, once I finish Perilous Light I'll be working on the first book of a new series, The Crescent Chronicles. I'll have more information up soon but it's an urban fantasy/paranormal romance set in New Orleans narrated by a college student (and no, it isn't autobiographical :) ).

Creativity

I recently had coffee with a friend and we ended up discussing the creative process. She brought up how people tend to create in two distinct ways either with a flash of inspiration that is more emotionally based or in a more logical manner. Although my initial reaction was to say that my creativity always comes with a flash, recently my writing has become more of a hybrid of the two. I have been writing Perilious Light with a set plan, but letting the details fill in naturally.  I'm hoping that the result is positive... you will all have to let me know this Spring.

Perilous Light

I'm excited to be working on the second book of the Afterglow Trilogy, Perilous Light.  I'll keep everyone updated on the progress.

Progress

The editing process has been going really well. I've had a great experience working with Lynn O'Dell of Red Adept Reviews. I'm happy to report that the book is with the proofreader. I'm hoping to get it out in late July or early August. I cannot wait to get started on the second book of the trilogy (tentatively titled Kindled Light).