Endings are tough. Oh, I love tying the story up in a neat-and-pretty bow (complete with happily-ever-after). What I struggle with is saying goodbye. When my characters work out all of their issues and head off into the proverbial sunset, I hate the idea of never hearing from them again.
Lucky for me that hasn’t happened. As I was writing Lizzie’s Surprise, other characters from her world begged me to tell their stories and, since Lizzie had become a dear friend by this time, I was thrilled to do it.
Lizzie is the keystone of her group of childhood friends, and she takes her role as mother hen very seriously. As the people she loves search for their own happy endings, she’s ever-present with a cup of tea, a shoulder to cry on, and some sage advice. Trust me, most of them need the guidance.
Like Lizzie, her friends find themselves at crossroads in their lives, facing challenging choices. Can a lost love be reclaimed? Is it possible to let go of old wounds and take a chance on love? What are you willing to sacrifice to be with the person you love? These are only a few of the many questions my characters face as they take their chance on love.
Lizzie’s Surprise releases tomorrow, an ending in some ways, a beginning in others. Is it time for me to step away from this story? Absolutely. I could (and have) continue to tweak it forever. As I let it go, I do so knowing that I get to start all over again next week with just as much passion, but with experience and knowledge that will make the process much simpler.
My first novel is ready to share. Read it. Enjoy it. Tell your friends.
And then come back for more.
Lucky for me that hasn’t happened. As I was writing Lizzie’s Surprise, other characters from her world begged me to tell their stories and, since Lizzie had become a dear friend by this time, I was thrilled to do it.
Lizzie is the keystone of her group of childhood friends, and she takes her role as mother hen very seriously. As the people she loves search for their own happy endings, she’s ever-present with a cup of tea, a shoulder to cry on, and some sage advice. Trust me, most of them need the guidance.
Like Lizzie, her friends find themselves at crossroads in their lives, facing challenging choices. Can a lost love be reclaimed? Is it possible to let go of old wounds and take a chance on love? What are you willing to sacrifice to be with the person you love? These are only a few of the many questions my characters face as they take their chance on love.
Lizzie’s Surprise releases tomorrow, an ending in some ways, a beginning in others. Is it time for me to step away from this story? Absolutely. I could (and have) continue to tweak it forever. As I let it go, I do so knowing that I get to start all over again next week with just as much passion, but with experience and knowledge that will make the process much simpler.
My first novel is ready to share. Read it. Enjoy it. Tell your friends.
And then come back for more.
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