Sneak Peak at my Future Projects

I had asked this question to my readers recently and felt that you deserved some feedback from me. So here it is. 🙂

As previously mentioned, the current series I’m writing covers both the Civil War era and the present day. The series is projected to complete in fall of 2018.

But what will I write once the series is finished? I DO have my mind made up and plans are already set into motion!! If the Lord allows, I will be writing a stand-alone novel set in the 1800s. When exactly? The date is still something I’m playing around with but I’m thinking about the end of the Civil War in TEXAS. The book is not intended to cover much of the war.
I’m sure you’re anxious for more details, but I’m sorry. I’m saving those reveals for another day. But you might be interested to know a little more about what else I have on file to write…

I have several solid story ideas patiently waiting for me. I don’t want to share titles or major plot details but I will offer up a little in the way of settings so you can dream and wonder about what I have planned for you. 😉

I have a 3-book contemporary series on file. This series is one of those intense kinds that leaves you hanging at the end of every book until you reach the end of the series. If I write this series one day, I’m thinking about holding off until I can publish them within months of each other so the wait isn’t so hard on you. See, dear reader, I’m thinking about you! 🙂

I have a stand alone Civil War series that I’m super excited about and which could possibly be the 2020 release. 2020?! That sounds extremely far away, doesn’t it? In this series, each and every novel will be completely and totally separate. The series is based on theme only so I may not write the full series back to back but space them out in between projects. We’ll see what the Lord has in store for us.

I have a Jane Austen retelling anxiously waiting for me. And also something for another favorite author, Lucy Maud Montgomery. The LMM novel is NOT associated with Anne of Green Gables but, rather, one of her lesser-known works that had stolen my heart.

I have a very interesting series based on three brothers which was actually inspired by one of the families from my church. The characters will be named after their sons. We’ll venture back to the Civil War for this one. I’m not sure when I’ll get to it, but if we’re lucky the boys will be old enough to sit for the cover. Wouldn’t that be grand?!

I also have a contemporary mystery novella set on file. This is a new development and I’m thrilled to see this one coming into focus. I’ve had a mystery story in mind for over 2 years now and it just never felt right. When I began to develop these mystery novellas, suddenly this other story had a home.

And I MAY have purposely saved the best for last. 🙂 I have a spin-off series in development which features the next generation from the Ancient Words Series. I’m projecting 4 books, one for each major household, but so far I only have 3 stories on file. But God is teaching me patience so I’ll continue waiting for it to fall into place. I know you’re going to love it. However, I’m NOT planning to write them right away. I’m actually looking forward to working on some of the other projects before coming back to our Maple Grove friends.

Now to address the wonderful suggestions you offered: One of the reoccurring suggestions was for a Revolutionary War novel. You’ll be happy to know that, although, I currently do NOT have one on file, it IS something I’ve been extremely interested in and hope to get to someday. You’ll also be pleased to know that I have a Colonial research book on my shelf just in case inspiration strikes. 🙂

Another suggestion was for Regency fiction. Again, it’s something that I’m very interested in. I’m a little more than intimidated by this genre. But…I just so happen to have not one, but two, research books on my shelf. However, I do NOT have a storyline on file for this one.

I’d also like to work with WWI and WWII at some point, but again, I currently don’t have anything in development.

There were several other suggestions and I wrote down every one of them. Inspiration is such a funny thing. It comes and goes at will. Who knows which comment might have sparked the next great novel! 🙂

If you haven’t offered up any future setting ideas, please feel free to do so! I’d love to hear back from you and I promise to add your thoughts to my list. 🙂