I’ve been talking about firsts, lasts, beginnings, endings – whatever you want to call them, this week. Because a lot of that has been happening. As I’ve said before, it’s my son’s senior year of high school and all of the activities that go into the end of that particular year are starting to take shape.
I didn’t think things for my debut novel would be happening at the same time. In 2024, I had hoped to hit Publish on Midnight Splash the morning of January 1, 2025. But since books aren’t my first and only income, life and work got in the way. But just this past Monday I arranged to have the book undergo a professional edit and proofread. I’ve done those things in the past, but I just can’t catch all of it in my own work. I’ve found someone I like and trust, and if you look hard enough, you’ll see her and her company mentioned in the acknowledgments for Midnight Splash.
But enough about that for now. I have to not think about it so I can move forward with the new. Yes, the NEW! I have started a new book. It’s still taking shape and in the outlining phase, so I’m not ready to spill the beans quite yet, but Detective Ellison will be getting a virtual workout when it comes to solving this one!