I’ve always loved books, always. At this moment, I currently own 1,342 books. Paper books, not digital. I think I learned to read when I was four. I’ll read anything that is engaging. Literary novels, romance, fantasy, young adult, mystery, thrillers; you name it, and I’ve probably read it. Then, one day when I was twenty-one, I finished reading Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts. I loved it. I didn’t want it to end. It had made me happy. And I realized, “Hey. I want to make other people feel like that.”
That was ten years ago. I started and stopped six different novels before I finished my first manuscript in 2008. I now have four finished manuscripts under my belt, one of which (a YA fantasy entitled Drive Back the Darkness) will be published in September 2012. The fourth manuscript (a contemporary YA) landed me my first agent, Michele Rubin of Writers House. Sadly, after 22 years in the business, Michele decided to leave. My new agent is Bree Ogden of D4EO Literary Agency!
Also in the few years I have acquired a husband and a son. They are the joy of my life; I can’t imagine living without them. I get to be at home with the baby, and I get to have time to write. Life can’t get much better then this!
UPDATE: There’s a new baby on the way! Due date: Christmas Day 2012!
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I’ve given you a blog award!
http://cbwentworth.wordpress.com/2012/01/27/snappy-blog-awards/
What an honor! Thank you so much! It’s so nice to know my blog is helping someone!
Hey! Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier.
I thought I’d come see what you’re up to and, I have to say, I love your description above. Except for the specific book, I could have written your first paragraph (except I’ve been struggling for the words and you came up with them!).
I look forward to seeing how another mom tackles writing while “at home” (I don’t know about you, but I seem to be in my car more than my house).
I’ve given you the Versatile Blogger Award. Take a look:
http://shannonhowell.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/terrible-horrible-no-good-very-bad-versatile-blogger-take-2/
I’ve given you a Liebster Blog Award! http://jennykellerford.wordpress.com/2012/02/09/oh-heavens-i-almost-forgot/
enjoy your day!
AmyMarie, I’m so happy you stopped by my blog. I’m looking forward to keeping up with you here.
Good luck on everything and congrats on becoming a mom. It’s the best thing ever….along with getting published!
I’m rooting for you to get it all.
Hi there. I nominated you for the Sunshine Award.
http://peggyisaacs.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=3309&action=edit&message=6&postpost=v2
I’ passing on another blog award to you, dear. You’re the best!
http://jennykellerford.wordpress.com/2012/02/12/7-x-7-link-blog-award/
Thanks, Jenny! You’re so sweet!
You have a cool blog. I hope your dream of getting published happens soon.
Thanks for your kind words, Samir. I’m currently waiting to hear back from three agents who have my full manuscript. The waiting is SO hard!
Congrats! I’ve nominated you the ABC Award for Awesome Blog Content.
http://kourtneyheintz.wordpress.com/2012/03/05/abc-blog-award/
Feel free to pass it on or just bask in the award. No pressure. Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your posts.
WOWWWWW I am a fan of yours for having so many books! :’) your my inspiration now :d
I’ve put you up for a blog award.
http://shannonhowell.wordpress.com/2012/06/06/crazy-days-things-to-celebrate/
I saw that you’re away from your blog for awhile. Get some R&R and I hope things de-stress soon.
Oh my goodness, CONGRATULATIONS ON THE BABY.
I’m glad to see I’m not the only one who has migrated over to an e-reader. Book in my hand and turning pages I say.
I’ve given you the Very Inspiring Blogger Award.
http://exhaustedmama.wordpress.com/2013/04/28/award-time/