Re: Introduce yourself to the region!

ctnigg
Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:36:26 -0500

Buongiorno! (Just thought I'd be different)

No, I'm not Italian but I feel as if I should be. I'm Coleen (couldn't get any less Italian, huh?) and this is my second year. I surprised the heck out of myself (and isn't that a nice thing to do!) by completing almost 52,000 words last year. I now am the proud owner of one proof copy of a glossy paperback with my name on it. Talk about a life-changing experience!!

Since I've just returned from an amazing three week trip to Europe, I've decided to use my travels to write in a completely new genre this year. Last year's book was about a year in the life of a family whose oldest daughter is battling an eating disorder. As you can imagine, it wasn't the happiest experience writing it, re-reading it or editing it so this year I'm doing something fun. I'm going to try to write a Chick-Lit novel about a groomless bride going on a three month honeymoon alone. I have never tried to write anything remotely like this, so it should be fun (and, who knows, maybe even marketable).

I want to thank Tim, Katherine and Dave for all the hard work they do to support all of us who attempt this insane challenge. You're the best! And good luck to all the newbies. If a life-long procrastinator like me can do this, ANYBODY can! Hang in there, keep writing even when you don't have a single idea in your head, and magic can happen!