Professional snowboarding. Food trucks. Bakeries. A widowed single mother escaping to her coastal vacation home … these are just a few of my current obsessions as I spill words onto pages and juggle various works-in-progress. There’s a TON of waiting involved in the publishing industry. My coping strategy is to just keep writing. Recently I typed my 500,000th word. Can you believe that? Once upon a time, I didn’t think I’d ever finish one manuscript. Here’s to at least another 500,000+ !! I have one manuscript under consideration with Harlequin, so I’m anxiously awaiting a response, which I hope includes a contract for publication. I also have two other completed manuscripts seeking a publishing home, so there is much to look forward to.
The more I connect with readers, the more I realize that you LOVE a peek behind the proverbial curtain. You’re all about catching a glimpse of the creative process. While I can’t reveal a ton of details, here’s a little taste of what’s going on my writing life.
A milestone moment in my professional life is signing with literary agent Jessica Kirkland of The Blythe Daniel Agency. In case you missed it when I blasted the news all over social media, here’s a picture of me signing the contract. Jessica is a fabulous agent and I’m super excited for what the future holds. 
Here’s a stock photo image that represents my inspiration for Trevor and Quinn, the hero and heroine of Summer of Second Chances, the manuscript I pitched to Jessica and led to her offer of representation.
Recently widowed, single mother Quinn Marshall seeks peace for her family in coastal Seabrook, Washington. Reeling from his broken engagement, Trevor Wolcott makes a fresh start as Seabrook’s new landscape designer. When the two meet it’s instant attraction. But an earnest plea from his former fiancee threatens Trevor and Quinn’s second chance at love.
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Thank you for your support and encouragement. It means the world. I hope to have wonderful news to share with you soon. Feel free to visit my Pinterest boards for more inspiration behind my works-in-progress.
Blessings!
