It’s officially my favorite time of year: fall, football season, new book releases. It’s the time of new beginnings (even though the plants may be dying), and I am hoping to take advantage with writing a new book soon.

But first, what was I up to you this month? Well, hold on to your hats…

What I Read

GRAND TOTAL: 7

The Dazzling Heights by Katherine McGee 

The Host by Stephenie Meyer

Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris

Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas

Assasin’s Blade by Sarah J. Maas 

One Dark Throne by Kendare Blake 

Reading People by Anne Bogel 

What I Wrote

Well not much actual writing took place this month, but my brain is exhausted! I’ve been querying like crazy to moderate success so far – everyone keep your fingers crossed – but more so, I’ve been brainstorming and fleshing out new story ideas. My new goal is to finish book #3 by my birthday in March…

In addition to some preliminary research and outlining with the hero’s journey, I created these aesthetics for inspiration. It was a blast, but instead of helping me decide I am now equally excited about all three!

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What do you think? Have a favorite or any tips on how to choose between story ideas?

Help!

Coming up…

October is gearing up to be an equally exciting and busy month, but as always, I will be making time to focus on my next story and read some great books:

• A Map for Wrecked Girls by Jessica Taylor
• The Cottingley Secret by Hazel Gaynor
• The New Orleans Voodoo Handbook by Kenaz Filan
• As much Harry Potter as I can manage because it’s October and because if you’re not rereading this series every 5 years then you’re doing life wrong

What are you most excited about for fall? Let me know below!