Contemporary Woes

I know, I know. I haven't blogged in ages. But I have a great reason.

Well, probably not a great reason, but still, a reason. I've been fighting a losing battle with a book. One of my books, to be exact.

I've always considered myself a historical writer. But I have a contemporary romance that's been fighting so hard to come out. I tried to finish the historical I'm in the middle of...but couldn't.

Instead, I broke down and gave the contemporary its head. I'm a third of the way done and so far loving it, with no signs of slowing down.

In the grand scheme of things, I have to figure that letting the story that wants to be written come out is a good thing, no matter what. Hopefully I'll not only have a contemporary all ready to go, but perhaps my brain will allow me to finish my abandoned historical that's sitting there forlornly while its new baby book sibling takes all my attention.

And who knows? Once I've let myself expand this way, maybe other areas will open up as well. One way or the other, I'm looking forward to finding out.

X&O,
Marie Gerrard