WELCOME to my blog,
Over time the topics grew to include island stuff, gardening, grandchildren, my travels to France, (especially my beloved Paris) our pets and whatever topic caught my fancy.
Something else I posted about was my struggle and desire to get on board with a large, New York publisher for the women's fiction that I write.
Well, I can honestly say... Dreams really DO come true! If one is willing to put forth the effort, have the patience and believe in yourself and your vision.
Because on February 28, 2008, I was offered a two-book contract from Kensington Publishers in New York City. My first novel, SPINNING FORWARD, was released on October 27, 2009.
Book number two in the Cedar Key series, CASTING ABOUT, was released October 26, 2010, along with my Christmas novella, A CEDAR KEY CHRISTMAS, in the anthology, HOLIDAY MAGIC, which has debuted on both the NY Times and USA Today best seller list! And......I recently received another two book contract for book 3 and 4 in the Cedar Key Series, which means I'm contracted with Kensington Publishing through 2012. How could I not believe in a dream coming true?
So as you can see, there's been a lot of great changes since the birth of this blog. Therefore, my focus for future topics has also changed. Oh, I'll still be chatting with you about island stuff, my knitting, books I recently read, my travels, Duncan, Brie and the kitties.............but I'll also be sharing a lot of thoughts and information concerning my writing career with you.
So to those of you that have been with me from the beginning and those of you that are new to Island Writer... I hope you'll enjoy your visit here! Look around, check out my photos, but most of all... get to know me and Cedar Key, our wonderful little fishing village.
I've also recently developed a new website, Cedar Key Series, and the link is on my sidebar here. I have a mailing list, blog, photos and even a chat room. This site was created for YOU, my loyal readers and fans! A place where we can get to know each other, discuss the Cedar Key Series and hopefully where you'll learn more about my books and the setting for those stories.
Don't forget to leave me a comment and let me know you dropped by...........I love hearing from friends and readers!
Over time the topics grew to include island stuff, gardening, grandchildren, my travels to France, (especially my beloved Paris) our pets and whatever topic caught my fancy.
Something else I posted about was my struggle and desire to get on board with a large, New York publisher for the women's fiction that I write.
Well, I can honestly say... Dreams really DO come true! If one is willing to put forth the effort, have the patience and believe in yourself and your vision.
Because on February 28, 2008, I was offered a two-book contract from Kensington Publishers in New York City. My first novel, SPINNING FORWARD, was released on October 27, 2009.
Book number two in the Cedar Key series, CASTING ABOUT, was released October 26, 2010, along with my Christmas novella, A CEDAR KEY CHRISTMAS, in the anthology, HOLIDAY MAGIC, which has debuted on both the NY Times and USA Today best seller list! And......I recently received another two book contract for book 3 and 4 in the Cedar Key Series, which means I'm contracted with Kensington Publishing through 2012. How could I not believe in a dream coming true?
So as you can see, there's been a lot of great changes since the birth of this blog. Therefore, my focus for future topics has also changed. Oh, I'll still be chatting with you about island stuff, my knitting, books I recently read, my travels, Duncan, Brie and the kitties.............but I'll also be sharing a lot of thoughts and information concerning my writing career with you.
So to those of you that have been with me from the beginning and those of you that are new to Island Writer... I hope you'll enjoy your visit here! Look around, check out my photos, but most of all... get to know me and Cedar Key, our wonderful little fishing village.
I've also recently developed a new website, Cedar Key Series, and the link is on my sidebar here. I have a mailing list, blog, photos and even a chat room. This site was created for YOU, my loyal readers and fans! A place where we can get to know each other, discuss the Cedar Key Series and hopefully where you'll learn more about my books and the setting for those stories.
Don't forget to leave me a comment and let me know you dropped by...........I love hearing from friends and readers!
