Updates: The Zombie Novel, What’s on Deck, and Other Exciting News

So, what’s happening with the zombie book I’ve been talking about? Is it done yet?

It’s time for an UPDATE!

Run

I posted a few months back about “Run” my young adult zombie novel. I’m excited to announce that I finished the first draft near the end of June! The manuscript is currently simmering on the back burner, waiting to be molded into a second draft and reworked until it’s ready for publishing. The story is in three parts and, once it’s finished, the parts will be available for download in electronic (kindle) format and sold all together as a physical book as well. I’m pleased with how the story turned out! There’s action, suspense, a bit of romance… and of course zombies. And not the lumbering slow kind. Watch out, ’cause these zombies RUN.

A New Project

Once the first draft of “Run” was completed, I immediately jumped into work on a new project that has been floating around my head for quite some time. This is a middle grade novel, meaning it’s geared toward the 8-12 year old range–between chapter books and young adult.  The book will be part of a series called, “Marigold and Nox: The Magical Adventures of a Girl and Her Cat”. I am about a third of the way through the first draft of the first book, entitled “The Wishing Well”.  In it, ten-year-old Marigold moves from the city to the country, where she meets Nox, the mysterious black cat, and discovers a magical doorway in her new bedroom. Adventure awaits.

I’m not sure how much I’m ready to talk about this yet, as it’s pretty new still.  But I can say that this sweet and fun series was inspired by the strong bond between my nine-year-old daughter and her kitty, Mischief, a cat true to his name.

There will definitely be more on “Marigold and Nox” coming later.

Some Big News

In other not-related-to-writing news…

Yep, that’s a baby in there!

#3 ETA February 2020!

After six or more grueling weeks of all day morning sickness, I’ve finally made it to the second trimester and am beginning to feel better. THANK GOODNESS. Now I can get back to making paleo goodies!

And now that my oldest is back in school, that means my toddler’s nap time is all about writing time for me.

Have a great week!