A New Year, A New Life

2015 is a year of CHANGE. 

I am excited, anxious, scared and eager. Here's what's happening:

1. I'll have two books published before my next birthday. TIME OUT, VALENTINE from The Wild Rose Press will be released on January 21. NEW YORK MINUTE from Crimson Romance will be published on March 9. 
2. I'll be turning 43 in March. Yikes!
3. My son will graduate from high school and begin college -- away from me. Empty nest? Not quite since I have 2 others, but still it will be a huge chunk of my heart leaving. Our family will never be the same.
4. We're moving to the USA in the summer! We've been saying this for a while, but it will happen, without a doubt, this year. I joke with my oldest, saying we'll follow him wherever he goes to college. I'm joking (half-joking) with him. We'll most likely end up in Houston, though we love St. Petersburg, Florida, too.
5. This year marks 20 years of marriage for me and my college sweetheart, Rafael. 
6. After 19 years of teaching, I'll retire ... hopefully. Not sure if it's feasible, but it's a goal.
7. I will dedicate my career to writing. Writing books, writing articles, writing for others. WRITING!
8. A new sexy writer will emerge with a different name. It's a secret so I can't divulge anymore.
9. I will self-publish two books that have been sitting on my shelf for a while now. I just need to figure out how to do it.

Those are the facts that I know to be true. There are still other goals that I see happening, but since they're not carved in stone, I'll spare you the details. 

What are your plans for 2015? It's going to be a great one! I can feel it all the way to my core. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

Melinda's Update: Two New Book Deals!

It's been a while since I've updated my readers on my writing. 2014 was a little slow with releases, though I did sign with my wonderful agent, Dawn Dowdle and Blue Ridge Literary Agency. I have enjoyed working with Dawn and have bonded with the amazing group of authors who are part of the agency. I'm very lucky!

But let's get to my most recent wonderful news! 

In the last two months, I've signed not one, but TWO contracts for upcoming books. I am thrilled to have these two books out in the world! 

Here I am signing my upcoming Crimson Romance contract. Expect New York Minute to be released in March of 2015!

For a sneak peek of what's to come, check out my Pinterest board on New York Minute. 

You can find out more about me and my titles at Crimson Romance HERE.

But that's not all...

In September I signed a contract with The Wild Rose Press for my Valentine novella, Time Out, Valentine. I worked with an amazing editor, Cindy Davis, and we already completed edits, the galley and I've seen a mock of the cover. I am really excited about this fun story that I wrote after a trip to Portland, Oregon. The city played with my muse and this is the result of it! Expect Time Out, Valentine in February 2015. 

You can find my author page at The Wild Rose Press HERE. 

And here's a sneak peek on my Pinterest board.

So, I expect 2015 to be my year! I look forward to sharing my work with you and I appreciate my readers very much!

Love,
Melinda