As a quilter in remote Alaska, I always had four projects going at once—one quilt on the cutting table, one being pieced at the sewing machine, another loaded onto the long-arm quilter, and yet another being bound. And when I was bored, I played with my fabric and looked for new patterns. 🧵✨

As I ramp up my fiction writing career, I see a new pattern emerging. I have one book in the hands of beta readers with an editor deadline looming, a second book completely outlined and being written with a September editor deadline, a third book nearly outlined, and a fourth book still in the brainstorming stage. And now, when I’m bored, I work on plans to research the location for my next Alaska romance suspense series, which will include a week-long visit on location this summer. 📚✍️🏔️

Yep, I see the light. 😊

Thank you, Craig, for setting up the May Writing Challenge. I thoroughly enjoyed it and loved how it pushed me to meet my goal—especially since it was a lofty one given my day-job schedule.

Onward to the next challenge! 🚀