Jenifer

It has been 18 months since I released a book, and if you have been following me during that time, you know all the reasons I have struggled to get across the finish line with this third book. But, I’m not here to talk about the reasons I haven’t been able to finish Phoebe’s story.

Today, I am here to announce that after months of struggling through rewriting and editing, I can finally say that I AM FINISHED! That’s right! A Calling for Phoebe, Book 3 in my Love in Lansing Series, is ready for formatting!

So, what exactly does that mean? More to the point…when can you have a copy in your hands?

Well…that’s complicated.

The short version…probably May.

The long version…The next stage is formatting. That includes not only the interior layout, but also designing the book cover as well as writing the back cover blurb, the dedication and the acknowledgements. Once this stage is complete, a printed copy goes to the copy editor for final polishing. Then, it’s time to release.

So, why wait until May? Well, the answer is one I think you’ll be excited about.

I’m waiting until May so that I can finish BOOK 4 first! That’s right, the 4th book in the series is just about ready for publication as well! Not only that, the contemporary romance I have been working on should be ready for release later this summer as well. Three books in one year! Isn’t that exciting?

Alright, time to get back to work. Thank you so much for joining me on this journey. I appreciate each and everyone of you!

For the past two weeks, the ladies of the Christian Indie Writers’ Podcast and I have been working on our Author Business Plans. Now, to be completely honest, I only started my Plan because I felt I needed to because we were having a podcast episode about it. But let me tell you…it has been revelatory for me. Coming out of the process, I feel so much more focused and motivated for my writing career for the upcoming year.

So, to address what I am currently working on…I am both writing and editing. I am still working my way through the edits of Book 3 of the Love in Lansing series, which to date has been the most difficult edit of my life. When I’m not editing, I am working on a new project…a contemporary romance that I began in November. Plus, Book 4 is out there just waiting to be edited next, so there are exciting things coming your way in 2021.

Okay, it is Saturday and I try to keep my weekends dedicated to my daughters, so I am off to get some drive-thru donuts with them! Have a blessed week!