Happy New Year!

2011 is upon us. Still no flying cars, trips to the moon, or the complete eradication of poverty. On the plus side, also no World War III, nuclear destruction, or all out annihilation. Have to look on the bright side, eh?

This coming year I'm devoting to my 1922 Prohibition series, finishing up my Dark Regency story (and plotting the 2nd in that series) and possibly finally getting back to that Egyptian Contemporary Paranormal.

Anything beyond that is a bonus, though I also want to plot out a semi-traditional Regency (meaning no paranormal, no erotica, but plenty of sensuality and twisty red-herrings).

You? Plans, plots, ideas, goals? Hopes for the upcoming year? Happy, Healthy, Safe 2011 to all!

Progress

Still working on my contemporary paranormal trilogy. I think it would have gone better if I could've concentrated during the last 7 weeks, but alas, I blame the holidays. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

In the midst of plotting out Book 2, I keep skipping to Book 3. I had the same problem with my Druids series, but I'm determined NOT to make the same mistakes. Everything has to flow from 1-3, and even though one and three are the most connected plot wise, I can't skimp on two.

Struggling with finding the right balance between romance and telling a heart-wrenching story. It's not as easy as it sounds when you say, oh, I think I'll add in a wrench or four in the middle book, make it exciting. Right.

The mystery/thriller plot is fine, or at least finer than say the romantic arc. It's rather typical, but I think the romantic arc will make it all the more exciting.