Quick Update

I've been woefully scattered lately, especially when it comes to blogging. I'm a little behind on my rough draft for SHADOW DEMONS at the moment, which is pretty much screwing me up in everything else too. The book is by far the most important thing to me right now! My plan was to finish the rough draft by Feb. 1st. Seeing how I only have about 4 days left until that point and about 25,000 words to go on the book, I would say it would be a miracle to meet that deadline.

What does this mean in terms of getting the book out on time? Hopefully nothing. I am still going to bust my ass trying to get the book out by Feb. 23rd as planned. After a critique group brainstorm last night, I feel rejuvenated and really good about the direction of the plot in this book. I definitely won't publish a book that's poor quality just for the sake of getting it out there, but I do want to stick to my planned schedule if I can pull it off. I'll keep you updated for anyone who is anxiously awaiting the third book. My mother included.

She called me the other day and asked in a frantic voice, "Was Jackson her mother's demon? I have to know!" It made me laugh. "No, Mom," I said. "Close, but no cigar." She wants all the answers right now and claims that being my mother should give her some special access to the answers revealed in book 3. I told her to wait, just like everyone else. There are few times in my life when I actually have power over my mother, so I'm going to relish it. :P Of course, secretly, I'm just thrilled that she read the books and cares what happens next. How cool is that?