The Cover

As promised...you knew I wouldn't be able to wait until Saturday, didn't you?
Here is the fabulous cover for Phoenix

 

Isn't it amazing? Many thanks to Michelle of MAB Expressions. She's done a brilliant job and I'm very happy.

Unveiling the Cover

I will be unveiling the cover for my new book sometime between tonight and Saturday evening. Keeping the suspense going. Don't worry, it will be worth it!

Now For The Wait

Now I sit on pins and needles waiting for my editor's work. As much as her editing work, I hope she personally likes it. Her opinion means a lot to me.

Spending this time working on an outline and making notes for the next book and finalizing the cover for Phoenix. This is new and exciting for me and I hope it never grows old. I'd have to shoot myself.

Facebook Page

A new page is up in Facebook to support Phoenix: Tucker and Alison Book 1

Find it here

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Phoenix-Tucker-and-Alison-Book-1/355821017958028

Visit and Like us soon!

The Process

What can I say about the process? I didn't know and I still wonder. All I did was take an idea and start typing. I drew from real life and imagination. I made up characters that were fictional and not so fictional at the same time. I set the story in a place made up of several real towns in my memory.

I'm on a learning curve, and I suspect that even authors with dozens of titles under their belts might admit to still being on the learning curve...possibly only after a couple of glasses of wine, though.

All I know is, it was fun, despite the depressing days when I thought I was churning out a pile of crap. But it's been said the first draft is always crap. I'm still awaiting the diagnosis from my editor. (Be gentle, Kate.) (Takes a sip of brandy.)

I'm still having fun; the cover process has been especially enjoyable; I was lucky to find someone talented and easy to work with. (Take a bow, MAB Expressions.)

I know there's still work ahead; a second and maybe third draft. Figuring out Amazon and Kobo. Marketing. But I've come so much farther than I ever thought I would.

Just wanted to share that with you.

The Women of Phoenix

Phoenix is a story of two women with traumatic pasts. Tucker Wiley can't let go of her past, and Alison Tyler's past won't let go of her. When they meet, they're both near the ends of their ropes. Sparks fly when their paths cross, and soon their futures are inextricably linked.
Phoenix is about loss, fear, love and healing.

The Cover

Michelle of MAB Expressions is hard at work on my book cover; it's looking great and I can't wait to show it to you all!

Phoenix

A story of heartbreak, love and healing

Tucker Wiley lives a quiet life in Carter, a small town in south-central Idaho. She’s the local contractor and high school music director; beloved by her friends and family and the community. But she’s been having nightmares; reliving over and over the night she lost everything.

Alison Tyler is a big city girl trying to adjust to small town life, where everyone knows everything. She’s come to Carter to escape a nightmare that has been haunting her; trying to find a place that will be a sanctuary from her fears.

To Tucker, Alison Tyler is nothing more than an unwelcome distraction…but an attractive distraction.

To Alison, Tucker Wiley has been a thorn in her side from day one…albeit a damned sexy thorn.

When they cross paths, sparks fly.