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January 2016: I return home and wait for revisions on the final book for Gentlemen of Worth.

It isn’t until the end of February that the revisions arrive. I turn them in before the end of the month.

April 2016: The cover and final edits arrive! In a few days after this post on September 6^th, A Rake Reformed will be available on Amazon.com.

That brings The Gentlemen of Worth series, and this Blog to an end.

This blog wasn’t really what I had envisioned five years ago when it started. I wanted to jot down ideas and sort out fictional situations before I set them in a novel. It didn’t turn out that way. I much preferred to spend my time writing instead of blogging about it.

What’s Next? I have already started another Regency tale. I don’t know if it’s one big book or a series of 2 or 3. As I write that I am plotting a series of Regency Mysteries. That should take a decade or two to finish.

Holiday Plans

I TURNED THE BOOK IN!!!

December 2015: The Hubby and I fly to London to spend the holidays with daughter. We’ll stay in London for a few days before heading north.

Off to Maui

November 2015: I might as well be sitting in a box working. I rarely stepped outside. I did not make it to the pool or ocean.

Just never mind… back to work.

 

It’s all about winter in England… I must have a fantastic imagination because I’m sitting in the warm and humidity of Hawaii.

Back to Normal Life

October 2015: Now that I’m back and the clouds have cleared in my head I realize the current book I’m working on that is due in January has to be turned in while I’m away in the UK. 

Hmm . . .  

Then I realize I need to send it before I leave in December. That means it has be finished and ready to go a month early. A month.

Hmm…

Now I realize I really need to push though the story.  

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Hill Towns of Tuscany

Early September 2015: 

How could I possibly write stories about places I know nothing about?

Volterra

Lucca

I’m also drifting off-topic from the Gentlemen of Worth. I have to admit since I’m not actively writing, my mind is putting together or adding elements to a story I’ve already started years ago

I

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London

Early July 2015: I’m going to live in London for the next two months. It’s an experience I never thought I’d have. I’m here to visit with my daughter and lend support while she interns for the summer. I’ll be cooking her dinner and washing her clothes while she works her long hours.

I will also allocate time for sightseeing and researching future books. I will also be finishing up the final book for my Gentlemen of Worth series, Freddie’s story.

Author Copies!

May 2015: It  never  gets old.

A Busy Summer

April 2015: Not only will I be attending the RWA conference in New York City this July, I’ll be flying in from London where I will be spending the summer with my daughter.

I know I will have a difficult time staying focused on writing Freddie’s book when London is beyond my front door, inviting me to play!

I have promised myself that I would make time for both. I will choose a few walking tours from London Walks and perhaps some day trips as well.

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An Elaborate Hoax

February 2015: 

Gentlemen of Worth - Book 5  

Penny’s Story: An Elaborate Hoax will be released June 2^nd 2015!

Montlake Romance has sponsored a US GoodReads Giveaway

. . . and I added an Australia, Canada, Germany, and UK Giveaway!

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Back to London, Back to the US

January 2015 :  A picture of a side trip we took to visit some family friends in Hampshire.

The New Year is here and it’s time to go home. We need to get over our jet-lag, get the bills paid, and get back to work. I know the edits for Penny’s book are waiting for me.

 There’s good news . . . the release date for An Elaborate Hoax is June 2, 2015!

Leaving for London

Mid-December 2014: I'm going to spend my second Christmas in the UK. This is going to be great. My final Gentlemen of Worth book takes place during December/January and I'm hoping this will really inspire me!

Hubby and I will spend a few nights at the St. Pancras Hotel to get over our jet lag. Yes, it IS awesome.

Aloha!

November 2013: The Christmas plans have been made ... 

Now I'm off for a Maui break which gives me time to work on Penny’s book!

Shhh…. Don’t tell the Girl

Early October 2013: Since I was broadsided with my daughter’s injury/recovery, there has been no progress on Book 5.

 I had intended to have it finished by the time I left for the RWA National Conference. As it turned out, I was lucky I could attend.

I have to get back on track and back to writing. With the departure of my daughter, I’m going to move my office into her room until her return. Shhh…. Nobody tell her.

The Duke Dilemma

September 10, 2013: With being in London I almost forgot…

Book 4: The Duke Dilemma has been released! 

Vacation Time

November 2012: Back to Maui! I’m hoping to make progress on Book 4.

Why is it when I’m trying to write one book that a slew of other stories try to worm their way into my brain? I’m a good author and write them all down so they are not forgotten. 

I’m confident that when the time comes to move from the Gentlemen of Worth series I will have more than enough stories, characters, and plots to occupy my time.

Gentlemen of Worth series . . . digital!

October 2012: I learn both A Grand Deception and Perfectly Flawed are released in paperback and Kindle format. 

I’m doing the happy dance!

Book 4 sent and Return to Book 5

Late July 2012: After the RWA National Conference in Anaheim, California I returned home and send my completed manuscript for Book 4 for publication. What happens next with Montlake Romance…

I’ll return to writing Book 5. That should keep me busy enough.