Do you know that feeling? Like you’ve just crossed the finish line of a gruelling marathon, but you’re the only one in the race. Hands on hips, you catch your breath as you look about and wonder, “What now?”
Yeah, that feeling.
I’ve been working on another book in the Gift Legacy series for a year and a half (had to go look that up), and on Tuesday, I wrote the final scene. Since then, I’ve been fumbling around not quite sure what I’m supposed to be doing.
Don’t get me wrong – there’s no shortage of editing, re-writing, and catch-up marketing to do, and let’s not get started on house cleaning, weeding, laundry, etc. (no really – let’s not get started!), but after eighteen months of concentrating on this one project, having it done feels . . . I don’t know . . . airy.
Each time I finish writing a book, it feels different. I wrote about it here. I feel good about this one. Optimistic. Excited.
I think I’ll take a week off and play in the garden. I might even clean the windows so I can see the garden when I get back to writing.
The next book is called Lover Betrayed. It’s Jackson Delaney’s story. I’ll tell you all about it next time. If you’ll excuse me, I hear the garden calling …
And what better way to enjoy your garden, than from a hammock reading your own copy of Secret Sky, the book that started it all? Get it from your favourite retailer right here!
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Congratulations on finishing another book. Truly awesome 🙌
Thanks, Bianca.
I completely understand taking a break from a long project. It allows you to clear you mind, unwind and refocus. However, as an avid fan of the Legacy series, please don’t take too long. 🙂 I’d to have the opportunity to be a proof reader if that’s possible,
You’re on, Nigel! I’ll DM you.
Five books! That is five books more than most people ever write. Congratulations on a great achievement. This series deserves to be made into a movie.
What a wonderful comment to wake up to 🙂 Thank you, Elinor.
I think more than 99.9999% of the people. Movies would be awesome as long as the screenwriters stuck to the story line and didn’t take liberties with it.
I’d jump at the opportunity!
That feeling about being shot out of a cannon, don’t think so. But good analogy. Congratulations! That’s quite a feat. Book five. Wow! And yes, enjoy the garden. I’ll look forward to seeing this cover.
Thanks, Diana. Sent out some requests for cover material today, as a matter of fact.
It’s a weird sensation but I have it too (and used to when I was preparing for important exams. I was so eager to finish and then, suddenly when that’s all you’ve been doing for a long time… And with my PhD. That was three years… Perhaps it’s worse with characters in a series…)
Oh my – three years! I think that more than qualifies for a long project. I’m sure it felt great to be done, though. And now you get to use those experiences in your writing. Bonus!
Aaah, you lucky girl! Finished another book – take a breather, a little holiday! I am still doing that and the longer it takes the less I want to go back to writing. Hard enough to do my blogs…to keep my name alive. Congratulations! Need a proof reader? I finished one book and haven’t started on another… Cheers,
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Thank, Giselle. I do feel lucky. I’m still a few steps away from proofreader phase, but when I’m there, I’ll touch base. Hope you regain your writing oomph real soon.
Thought you might find this interesting…there I was…flying around google when… http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4168266.stm
Perfect! Wonder if Thompson thought, “What now?”
And what a tremendous garden it is! Congratulations on finishing! I need to get to work myself. 😀
Thanks!