Galleys are in!

Finally got to the galley stage with Cassidy's War. Now, I'm just one step away from seeing the finished product.

I proofread the first 50 pages today and am really excited about getting a release date by next month. Then I can start planning book promotion.

Talking about the battle of Hatteras

I'm over at Slip Into Something Victorian today talking about the American Civil War battle at Hatteras, North Carolina, occurring nearly 150 years ago today.

Feeling better every day

I've progressed from walking with crutches to using a cane to get around. As a result, I can do a little more, but still nothing like my normal daily routine. But it does give me more time to write.

Since I'm waiting on the copyeditor to go over my novel and have submitted my novella and am waiting on a reply, I'm spending my time writing short magazine stories. I've completed the first draft of one and am putting that aside for a week before edits, proofread and submission.

I have two more short stories outlined, so will likely start writing one of them while I wait for the galley of Cassidy's War and an answer to my novella submission.

Having a list of projects to work on sure keeps the ball rolling. Otherwise the waiting can eat you up.

How do you other writers handle the wait period?

Spies in Washington!

I'm posting over at Slip Into Something Victorian today on the story in The Boston Daily Advertiser on August 12, 1861, on the subject of spies in Washington, D.C. during the Civil War.

Final edits are in

I completed final edits for my American Victorian romance, Cassidy's War. Next come galleys, then I'll get an official release date.

I'm excited about finishing up this project and seeing my latest book finally in print. I'll be sure to keep everyone posted on new developments.