The book will be released in January 2012. The book launch at Charis is scheduled for Friday, February 24, 2012 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. We're looking forward to going back to Atlanta.
Well, maybe the next time we drive down, we'll drive back the way we're supposed to. I... uh... went the wrong way on I-85 leaving Atlanta. Wouldn't you think that if you came in on I-85 south, you'd go back on I-85 north? Um... no. I didn't look at the directions before we left, totally convinced we were heading back the right way. Imagine my surprise when I see a "Welcome to South Carolina" sign.
Phyllis was semi-dozing when I said, "Wow. We're in South Carolina." That immediately got her into an upright position and with a quick, "Pull in here," we made the turn to a diner/gas station. Me being me, I asked if she'd go in for directions. I'm a butch... go figure. We were an hour outside of Atlanta. We headed to Spartensburg then drove back on I-26 and I-40. I do have to say this. What a gorgeous drive! lol The weather down there was warmer so the trees hadn't all turned. When I told my dad this, he said, "You're trying to make yourself feel better for screwing up." lol At least I can now say I've been to South Carolina!
My travel to Dallas on Tuesday, November 8 for the Jewel LesFic Book Club discussion of Playing for First wasn't as eventful. Probably because I wasn't driving. After all, I don't have much control over the pilot. Sandy Thornton, the facilitator and my hostess, was absolutely fabulous, as was the group. We had a lively discussion of writing and about the book, plus I read from Playing for First, Two for the Show, and gave a sneak peek of Survived by Her Longtime Companion. I also had the pleasure of meeting someone whose work I greatly admire, Bold Strokes author Carsen Taite. She even interviewed me for her vlog. It was fun. You can find it here: http://lesbianauthors.wordpress.com/2011/11/09/batter-up/. I'd love to go back and visit again. I hope Phyllis can go with me next time because I missed her.
As you can guess, the final edit is done for SBHLC. The cover is finalized, as well as the back cover blurb. You can find that here: http://www.ckpaynter.com/comingsoon.htm. I did write a blurb, but trust me, Nann Dunne, my editor, wrote a much better one. lol Let's just say, it's reeeeeally hard to narrow a 80,000-word novel down to 200 or so words.
I'm currently working on another romance, plus crystalizing what I want to do with From Third to Home, the third in the Playing for First series. It will be the final book in the series. I want to get it right.
I think that's about it for now! Those who celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope your day is full of blessings and the warmth of home.
My travel to Dallas on Tuesday, November 8 for the Jewel LesFic Book Club discussion of Playing for First wasn't as eventful. Probably because I wasn't driving. After all, I don't have much control over the pilot. Sandy Thornton, the facilitator and my hostess, was absolutely fabulous, as was the group. We had a lively discussion of writing and about the book, plus I read from Playing for First, Two for the Show, and gave a sneak peek of Survived by Her Longtime Companion. I also had the pleasure of meeting someone whose work I greatly admire, Bold Strokes author Carsen Taite. She even interviewed me for her vlog. It was fun. You can find it here: http://lesbianauthors.wordpress.com/2011/11/09/batter-up/. I'd love to go back and visit again. I hope Phyllis can go with me next time because I missed her.
As you can guess, the final edit is done for SBHLC. The cover is finalized, as well as the back cover blurb. You can find that here: http://www.ckpaynter.com/comingsoon.htm. I did write a blurb, but trust me, Nann Dunne, my editor, wrote a much better one. lol Let's just say, it's reeeeeally hard to narrow a 80,000-word novel down to 200 or so words.
I'm currently working on another romance, plus crystalizing what I want to do with From Third to Home, the third in the Playing for First series. It will be the final book in the series. I want to get it right.
I think that's about it for now! Those who celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope your day is full of blessings and the warmth of home.
