As the end of 2011 approaches, I want to give a year end wrap up and provide a look into the future. What have I been up to in 2011? Read on.
The tale of Colonel Fitzwilliam
Colonel Fitzwilliam’s story is developing nicely. Rewrites are going full steam ahead and are a constant companion in my life. There are some big changes going on in the manuscript and there were some technical difficulties which have made it necessary to push back my release date to June 2012.
I realize many of you will be disappointed by a later publishing date, but know that it so Colonel Fitzwilliam will be worth spending your hard earned money on. I want you to be excited to have his story in your library. I hope you will all be just as eager to get your hands on Colonel Fitzwilliam in June as you are now.
Cover Art
In conjunction to writing Colonel Fitzwilliam’s story, it is necessary to select cover art. I am pleased to say on that front I have been successful. I have settled on some great portraits which I hope will result in a stunning cover which will make you even more excited to get Colonel Fitzwilliam in your hands.
Feline Envy
If you don’t already know, I have two cats named Sonya and Sophia. Sonya and Sophia are both rescue animals that like to think they’re people. I have not yet determined which cat it is, but they like to knock over the water dish. I spend a lot of time mopping the floor.
Sophia likes burrow under the bed covers in the winter and sleep all day in their warmth. She also likes to chew on the plastic shower curtain liner.
Sonya likes to look out the window and at five in the morning will paw at the shades to ensure I will wake up and open them for her. She also likes to nip at my nose when she is in a particularly loving mood.
These cats have personalities all their own. It’s like having kids, but at the end of the day they want love just like the rest of us.
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New Destinations
I want to move to Denver, Colorado. It is a waiting game, while I patiently await an opening in one of our field offices. Maybe in 2012 I will be writing you form there and posting some fabulous pictures. I’ll keep you updated on that front.
Finally, I want to thank you all for a fabulous year. I look forward to another great year and to giving you a new novel to explore.
What do you look forward to most in the New Year?
2 comments:
Excellent wrap-up, Kate! Later pub dates are always mildly disappointing, but I can tell you from this side of it that putting out a book you can be proud of is totally worth the extra time.
Also, I still have my fingers crossed for your move! :D
I enjoyed your wrap up (especially the pictures of your cats!), so much so that I may do something similar on my blog. And you're smart to wait until the book is absolutely as good as you can make it. That was the blessing-in-disguise for me in waiting so long for a publishing contract to come through. It gave me 5 years to improve The Darcys of Pemberley. You will not have to wait that long!
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