Downsizing

There comes a time in everyone's life when...well, something has to go. Call it what you will--simplifying, downsizing, cleaning house, or retooling (that one makes me giggle). That time has come for me with my writing. I've had a very positive experience with The Wild Rose Press, and will continue to promote my work with them. However, I have nothing pending for release. In fact, I'm not working on anything for them at the moment, although I may eventually have a couple stories that would be at home in the Vintage line. And if I write something short, it's definitely going there first.

When I submitted my stories to TWRP, I did so for several reasons. First and foremost, I felt I was ready to be published. I wanted the experience of working with an editor, and I had four lovely editors who taught me many things. I wanted the experience of promoting both e- and print. I've now had that experience, and for the most part, enjoyed it. I've made many friends through TWRP and don't intend to lose them.

I do, however, want to slow down. With nothing "coming soon" or even "coming later" it's a good time to take a step back, evaluate and consider WHAT NEXT? There are some stories I've written (and am writing) that deserve my attention, and I intend to give them a fighting chance to see the inside of a bookstore.

What does that really mean? I'm off the loops, except for a few. I'll keep MySpace and Bebo focused on writing, but I want to pare down Facebook to keep that from being a promotional site. That may mean I have fewer 'friends' there. If that's you, I'm sorry, and I'll see you on the other venues we share. This blog will stay the same, because I don't intend to stop writing.