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Welcome. My name is Val Griswold-Ford, and I'm an author. I can say that now - I've got my first novel coming out in a little over 4 months.
"Not Your Father's Horseman" represents the fulfillment of a dream for me: a book, in my name, that actually exists. I will be able to hold it in my hands, to sell it, to share the thoughts in my head with the world via the written word.
What a scary thought. :)
Seriously, I'm now at a crossroads. With Horseman nigh on complete (my editor is doing the final readthrough this week, as I write the back cover, the acknowledgements and the dedication, and barring major catastrophes, it will go to the publisher on Saturday), I can now turn my attention to other projects. So here, for the first time, I will reveal my 5-year plan (drumroll please!):
Within 5 years, I will be writing fulltime.
In furtherance of that goal, I've set this journal up so I can let my fans know what's going on, both with the books and the whirlwind of promoting I intend to do.
And yes, I said "books." Of course I'm writing more.
There's "Belladonna Dreams," which will be the first in a series of six paranormal romances starring a new heroine, Sapphire Pendragon. There's also "Turning of the Circle," the next book in the Horseman series, starring both Nikki Jeffries and Rick Jackson (and if you don't know who they are, well, you'll have to read the book when it comes out! *grin*). For old friends (and you know who you are), don't despair - Shanna's book, titled "The Edge of Darkness," is also in the planning stages.
More later, but that's the gist of it.
Welcome to my dreams. Come on, the car's waiting. And trust me, the ride'll be worth it.
Val
"Not Your Father's Horseman" represents the fulfillment of a dream for me: a book, in my name, that actually exists. I will be able to hold it in my hands, to sell it, to share the thoughts in my head with the world via the written word.
What a scary thought. :)
Seriously, I'm now at a crossroads. With Horseman nigh on complete (my editor is doing the final readthrough this week, as I write the back cover, the acknowledgements and the dedication, and barring major catastrophes, it will go to the publisher on Saturday), I can now turn my attention to other projects. So here, for the first time, I will reveal my 5-year plan (drumroll please!):
Within 5 years, I will be writing fulltime.
In furtherance of that goal, I've set this journal up so I can let my fans know what's going on, both with the books and the whirlwind of promoting I intend to do.
And yes, I said "books." Of course I'm writing more.
There's "Belladonna Dreams," which will be the first in a series of six paranormal romances starring a new heroine, Sapphire Pendragon. There's also "Turning of the Circle," the next book in the Horseman series, starring both Nikki Jeffries and Rick Jackson (and if you don't know who they are, well, you'll have to read the book when it comes out! *grin*). For old friends (and you know who you are), don't despair - Shanna's book, titled "The Edge of Darkness," is also in the planning stages.
More later, but that's the gist of it.
Welcome to my dreams. Come on, the car's waiting. And trust me, the ride'll be worth it.
Val
