Wait, summer's over?

So, summer's done. Sort-of, almost officially. And I'm excited as we're coming up on my favorite time of year. The colors of the trees; the ravens cawing; the crisp, clear days; the excitement and delicious horror of Halloween; the scent of apples and cinnamon and spices; and most importantly: FOOTBALL!!! Roll Tide! Autumn is like a cleansing of the soul, a breath of fresh air, a season of new beginnings and celebration and thankfulness. I love it!


In professional news, I'm still hard at work on my super-secret YA horror. The plot line is so detailed that my second draft is more like Draft 1.5, which has surprised me. This is the most convoluted, complex, detailed plot I've ever attempted and there are days I wonder if I've bitten off more than I can chew. But hey, I thought it up, so I should be able to write it. Right? RIGHT? ::whimpers::

Okay, enough whining. Back to work!

Happy Holidays!!!

The holiday season is so busy for my family. Between Halloween and Christmas, we not only celebrate the holidays, but we have four birthdays as well. Good times galore! And lots of presents. And cake. Is it any wonder this is my favorite time of year?

I finished the first draft of my WIP mid-October and have been knee deep in rewrites ever since. I'm also plotting/drafting another story idea that might - just might - turn out to be a trilogy. Okay, it totally is, but if I can't sell it that way, the first book is a-okay all by itself.

Because this is my favorite time of year (music! movies! lights! decorations!) inspiration has struck. I've been hit by dozens of new story ideas (really good ones!) and I'm itching to plot/draft. But first, to finish my current WIPs.

That's it for now! Happy Holidays to all. I hope and pray that everyone is blessed and happy and safe throughout the season and into the new year.

Tracy

Welcome to my website! I'm so glad you dropped by.

 

Here you'll find information about my work, my inspiration, and me.  I'll be providing updates as they happen, and someday soon I'll be able to announce a sale and goals for the future.

 

Enjoy!

 

Tracy

 

 

My work:

Nightmare of Truth - YA Thriller (70,000 words):

To help a ghost find peace, a wimpy nerd investigates a century-old murder and uncovers a horrifying family secret.

 

The Secret Room - Current WIP is TOP SECRET. I'll provide a log line when it's finished. For now, all I'll say is that it's YA, gothic, and seriously creepy. First draft is almost complete!