For the first time ever, I backed up into a story. Normally, I’m a writer that knows what book is up next. I even tell people what my next book will be before I start. Not that I plan out for years in advance...but I know which one is next. You know...like a normal person.
But not this time! Weirdly, in this month of thankfulness, I'm kind of, sort of, grateful for the lockdown. There were days I had nothing to do but write. I began and finished other stories because I committed to them. I ignored Max's call because it wasn't the book I was supposed to be writing.
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I had planned to write Claiming Shandy Return to Welcome Book 4. It was the logical next step in the series because I’d written books for three of her friends (one started as a frenemy, but they worked it out). I even put information on the book at the end of Craving Jake (Book 3).
But then I thought I could jump on a bandwagon with other writers and come up with a linked story to suit a different sort of project. I planned a quick novella to fit in before I started Shandy’s story. Then the characters and setting came to life and suddenly I had more to say than a novella could hold. And I had the perfect characters and setting to say it. Christmas to the Max was born.
I am so glad the story pulled at me. I'd wanted to write about a female house renovator for years. I'd fallen for Max when he stood on the front steps of his home and talked to his ex-wife in One Crazy Christmas.
And today is RELEASE DAY! Here's a bit about the story...
A stand-alone Return to Welcome Novel: Christmas to the Max brings two charming and romantic series together!
I'm so happy for you, Bonnie, and I love the story of how your story came together! :-)
ReplyDeleteIt was different for me! And I still get to write Claiming Shandy! Bonus!
DeleteHi Bonnie, I'm halfway through the story! I'm having a great time reading it. I'm grateful that you wrote it, and maybe there will be many more to come!
ReplyDeleteNora, I'm so pleased to hear this. Thanks so much!
DeleteCongratulations! Can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeletethanks Kara!
DeleteYour excitement for this story reverberates through this post. Can't wait to read it.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy it worked out amidst a year of upheaval.
DeleteCongratulations and good luck with your release! I LOVE your Welcome series!!
ReplyDeleteI so appreciate you saying this. I have a soft spot for Welcome, too! and one of the characters has karma pay her a visit. LOL
DeleteYay! A brand new Christmas story. Congrats, Bonnie! I hope you sell tons of books. :)
ReplyDeleteMe, too, Maddie. Me, too!
DeleteI see Hallmark written all over this one. Here's to an abundance of sales.
ReplyDeleteLOL, I tried Hallmark with an early book in the series. Didn't fit at all. But thanks to you, I know better now. :)
DeleteCongratulations, Bonnie! I love Christmas stories and read them all year. I look forward to reading this one. Best wishes for many, many sales.
ReplyDeleteThank you Caroline, this one is special to me.
DeleteLovely cover, and I can't wait to read about Max. Congratulations, Bonnie.
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