He, he, I’m celebrating! I finished my second book, A Time of Darkness, and it is with the editor being beautified. You would think I would be out enjoying myself, but no, I am home with a glass of Baileys and a blog post. I was meant to do grocery shopping later but now I can’t because of the Baileys—I’m an irresponsible writer but a responsible driver—it’s okay to blog when you’ve been drinking; in fact, it’s encouraged.
I’ve enjoyed writing this second book in The Circle of Talia series, although it took longer than I’d hoped (excuses are as follows: work, uni, kids, sun baking, tweeting) and one of my beloved characters had to die :(. Anyway, I finally made it and was nice enough to end on another cliff-hanger—don’t you just love me *batts eyelashes*.
I’m soooooo happy! It feels even better than the first time because I know it wasn’t a fluke. It has certainly helped that some wonderful people out there are actually waiting for it and have kept me going with constant encouragement. So now I’m waiting for the cover, and I’ll have to get stuck into the edits my wonderful editor, Chryse Wymer, did (she’s very good, but shhh don’t tell anyone or they’ll use her to edit their books instead of me).
My cover reveal will be on the 8th (so my cover-boy-extraordinaire, Robert Baird, tells me), and the book will be available by the 15th April. I can’t believe I made it. Woohoo!!! Yay me!! “Waiter, another Baileys.” Oops, that was my husband walking past. Looks like I’ll have to pour it myself. Bye :).
Woo hoo! Congrats… Enjoy you deserve it. Mwah… Have a Bailey’s for me.
Thanks Melissa :). I will, in fact, I probably already have…
Congratulations, Dionne! So proud of you!xxx
Thanks Veronica! I’m so happy to hear from you. I hope you’ve been well and writing 🙂
That’s awesome! I really need to buy these books. I really like your writing samples you’ve posted. The language is not dissimilar to my writing, so I’m sure I’ll enjoy them! Complete with dragon poo!
Ha! Well if our writing styles are similar, you must be fantastic ;).
Heck yeah!
ANOTHER cliff hanger?! And spoiler alert – a fav character dies? Now I will be wondering who! Can’t wait to read it.
I know. I’m such a bitch 🙂
Fantastic news, congrats my dear! I am a few glasses of red deep myself, so I shall continue in your honour! Salue! 🙂
He, he, thanks Ryan 🙂
Nicely done, Dionne. Your productiveness is putting us all to shame. 🙂
Thanks Matt 🙂
So insanely proud of you; well done! 🙂
Thanks Tonya. I hope you’re getting ready for the proofreading ;).
Good for you, girlfriend! I’m so proud of you! And so anxious to read!
Thanks Kathleen, I’m so happy you’re waiting for it. Not long now!
… and just think! Book 3 now awaits 🙂
OMG! Don’t remind me lol. I think I need a couple of weeks to regroup.
Well done Honey. Wonderful news. Enjoy the moment and save some Baileys for me 😉
Thanks Jane. There will always be some Baileys left for you 😉
Congrats, I’m jealous haven’t quite finished my second book, but nearly there. Looking forward to seeing your cover.
Sweet! Bring it on! I’m ready 😀 Pat yourself on the back. You deserve it!
Baileys is a perfectly good form of celebration. I go for scotch myself 🙂 Congratulations!