All The Feels

Writing a book is a journey unlike any other. I've wanted to write since I was a kid. I love writing. That being said, nothing has prepared me for the sadness that comes with finishing a story. It's lonely, saying farewell to characters that I've come to love. It doesn't matter if I'm writing erotic romance or thriller books, when you spend so much time and energy focused on a story, it's hard to say goodbye. I guess I don't actually say goodbye, but the dynamic shifts and the beast that is marketing takes over. 

In addition to feeling melancholy, there is also pride in completing a project. LONE MOUNTAIN is my eighth published book. EIGHT! I think that's so cool! I'm very proud of myself! I said I wanted to write, and I have done just that. Writing words for others to read is a daunting, intimidating task at times. There's always the fear of critics and haters, especially with my erotica because I know that's a risqué topic as it is. When I started writing thriller books, I did so because I wanted to expand my audience a bit. I wanted to write something more people would want to read, and I needed a break from all the steaminess. I never thought one of my thriller books would be the scariest one to release.

LONE MOUNTAIN comes out next week on Kindle and shortly thereafter in print. I am terrified. This book is based on where I grew up, in my hometown of Andover, Maine. I hope everyone loves it! I hope my family, specifically, loves it. It's the only book I've written where I've cried several times in several spots. It tore at my heartstrings, each word, as memories flooded me. There are so many things we take for granted when we are young, when the world is still kind. I miss my grandfather. I miss the beautiful simplicity of growing up on a dairy farm. Obviously, the book is fiction; the storyline is not anywhere near true, but the farm and my memories couldn't be more real. 

I'm sure my parents will be upset because I do use the "F" word a couple of times. I'm sorry, Dad! No other words would work! 

I look forward to sharing this story with you!