Writing Through the Mist

The Shenandoah Valley wrapped its arms around me as we reached our stop for the night.

Anything at any time can tickle my imagination and make me dream. I never know where the next idea is coming from, but the mountains are always a touchstone.

That's why I love driving through this part of the country. The Blue Ridge is something you have to see at least once in your life. Majectic, ancient, grey-tinged beauty, shot through at sunset with shades of the most amazing color...

Is it any wonder I worked on two manuscripts while we drove yesterday? My next Super, which is due in August, and a contemporary paranormal novel my agent is waiting for, as soon as I can get her something to pitch to mainstream publishers.

Thanks again, everone, for the raves for the The Perfect Daughter. I'd love to share more, but copyrights are sticklers about things like that. Besides, wait until I finish my revisions and edits, and it'll be even better. Look for the book next Valentines Day!!

But just to keep my visitors happy, I'll start excerpting my July The Prodigal's Return next week. This story will grab you heart, too, I promise. Another strong heroine, an epic love story, and a hero to-die for!!

Yesterday's winner from the comments, you ask...n0odz1, pick a book and email me your pony express address. Here's the list:

Darker Than Midnight--Maggie Shayne
The Dark One--Ronda Thompson
On Blue Falls Pond--Susan Crandall
Chill of Fear (Hard Cover!!!)--Kay Hooper

Ladies, I think this is our first manly winner of the week!! Everyone say hi to our Y-chromosome-laden buddy ;O)

Okay, to sum up...I'll be talking mountains and poetry when I get a chance to post this weekend (or perpahs Manhatten, since that's my eventual destination). You never know what I might come up with when I get out of my office and start writing on the road. Monday, look for the first excerpt from The Prodigal's Return and more prize giveaways, starting with a winner from this weekend's comments. And we're just a few weeks away from the July Launch Party--great goodies await my faithful online friends, so come back!!

Off to smile at my mountains while they're still there...