Last fall brought with it a fun and busy season of book-releasing. In August, To Get to You launched and it was an absolute blast road-tripping with you all! Just a month later, the Heirloom Brides collection released, and it was a joy to share a new historical romance with readers! Shortly after, 21 Days of Christmas hit shelves and included my short story, “The Balsam Walk”.
So as a writer, life was kind of like this…
After all the launch happenings were over, I savored some delicious time of R&R but with the turn of a new year, so comes the turning of new book pages. You’re really impressed with my metaphor, right?
So now I’m in the midst of working on those upcoming projects – two actually! Both releasing in 2016!
My husband’s face when I told him that:
But when I told him one is about a guy in the circus, it kind of changed to this:
But then I have this wee problem because there are awesome readers who are wondering what’s happens after To Get to You. What about Riley and Becca?
What about the VW van?
All the skateboarding and surfing and classic rock music. What about Riley?
Jake?
Saul? SAUL!
Don’t worry! I mean…Saul is totally going to find love!
But wait, why the face?
Oh! YOU wanted to meet Saul.
But… Saul’s…not…real. He’s just a character in a book.
And now you’re not speaking to me.
Ok. I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean that. He’s definitely real. You can absolutely have him!!
Do I promise?
Promise. 🙂
And don’t worry, there IS going to be a second book in the Wild Air series. I’m working on it now!
But I feel like I should mention that it’s not actually from Riley’s point of view.
No, no, no, no. It’s going to be okay!
The new story comes from Ramsey – Riley’s best friend who was mentioned like two whole times in To Get to You.
You totally remember him, right?
Don’t worry. You’ll like Ramsey.
He’s completely awesome.
He’s a photographer, is searching for wild horses, and is quite a stud.
Yeah, I said stud.
Almost as much of a stud as the circus guy.
I know! Right!?!?!
Except you’re wondering why you can’t find the description of the circus book on Goodreads, aren’t you?
I promise it’s coming very soon and I am SO excited to share it with you!!
For now, you can find both A Boy and Wild Horses and The Lady and the Lionheart on Goodreads if you’d like to add them to your to-be-read list. And in the meantime, hang with me because I’ve got lots to share about books, news and more goodies – including a fun announcement to come next week!
Alright! 2016… here we come. 🙂
LOVE all these Jane Austen reaction-pictures. Sense & Sensibility is my all time favorite. Both versions. 😉
SO excited to see how 2016 unfurls for you and your wonderful writing, my friend. <3
Thanks for stopping in Meghan! Isn’t S&S just grand!? I LOVE both versions too!
Thanks so much and happy writing to YOU in 2016, my friend.
Joanne, I am rolling! This is such a great blog post and I love the news contained therein! Excited to read about Ramsey’s story–and of course eagerly awaiting The Lady and the Lionheart. 🙂 Here’s to a wonderful 2016 release year for you! 🙂
Thanks Rachelle! Glad this gave you a laugh. 🙂 And thanks so much for your kind words about the books! It’s going to be a busy year – you know just how that goes, right? ooh, and CONGRATS on Silver’s release!!
Love it!
Hi friend! Glad you enjoyed it. 😉
This was such a fun post!!! So excited for these new books 🙂
Dana,
Just thrilled that your looking forward to these books! Thanks for stopping by and visiting!
I love this! Such fun for all of us readers! I am still chuckling!
hehe – so glad it gave you a chuckle, miss Nettie. See you soon!
Haha I’m just sitting here like….SAUL! AND LIONHEART! And RAMSEY! Annnnnnnd she used memes…Jane Austen-y memes!
*faints*
Pretty sure this couldn’t get any better!
Super cute and I’m very excited to get to read A Boy and Wild Horses soon! ☺️
Saul!! I think it was time he had his moment in the spotlight. 😉 I was surprised that of all the characters, he’s been the most popular, lol.
So excited for you to read Wild Horses!
Can I just say this: Brilliant post, Joanne! Made me smile. 🙂
Best of luck with your 2016 writing journey.
Why thanks, darling Rissi! You are such a joy and I don’t think I would be able to do any of it without the sweet kindness of friends like you!
LOL!! Fun post! Thanks!
So glad you enjoyed it, Annie! 🙂
This was funny – loved it! 🙂 Looking forward to The Lady and the Lionheart!
Alicia – Many thanks! I’m so glad you’re looking forward to it! I REALLY hope you enjoy Ella and Charlie’s story. 🙂
Haha, you’re so funny 😀 Looking forward to more books from one of my favorite authors ^_^
Jenna – you’re always a delight! Thank you <3
We certainly have a lot to look forward to. I’m glad there will be another book to continue the story in To Get To You. This post was a lot of fun to read, with all the photo illustrations.
Pam,
It always means so much when someone enjoyed To Get to You. Thanks for taking a chance and reading my first contemporary! I’m always so blessed by that.
Absolutely loved this post, Joanne! So excited for your new releases! Happy new year 🙂
Happy New Year to you, too, Micaela! And thanks bunches!! 😀
Beautiful post – love the expressions!! Thank you!! Joyfully anticipating reading those 2 new writing projects – thank you for those, the previous ones, and all others to come, so appreciate you and your beautiful touching/inspiring writing!!
Love, hugs, and prayers!!
Shared post!!
Bonnie, It never ceases to be a joy to read your encouraging words! So glad you enjoyed the post and that you’re looking forward to the books!! Love and hugs right back.