Awaiting the final proof of my second Women’s Fiction novel-in-progress to approve, you might think I’m earnestly drafting the third, considering it took me 9-plus years to get AN ENLIGHTENING QUICHE underway. On the contrary, it’s not how I roll. For the next year, at the very least, my primary focus will entail that of tirelessly marketing and promoting my upcoming novel through various venues, and trying my darndest to interest a filmmaker in adapting it into an indie production. During this interim, I will continue to further along my Memoirs, Blogs, and the occasional essay relevant to my native state of Rhode Island.

Pre-publication, I’ve established a daily morning WRIT-ual strictly adhered to for “the importance of being earnest,” barring unforeseen emergencies or priorities demanding immediate attention.

4:00 or 4:30 – 6:00A.M. – Rise and shine! Switch on the computer and allow it to boot while I scoop out the litter tray. Primed for me to navigate the Internet, I then begin my WRIT-ualistic morning Tour of Duty:

First – Authors Den. I check my click stats pertaining to my latest posts—in particular, my blogs. To my delight, they usually accrue more than 200 hits by the end of the week when I’m ready to post the next one. While at the Den, I update my bio on a daily basis by mentioning a literary pursuit. Then, I peruse the latest “Stories” and “Articles,” select one or two that strike my fancy to read, and leave a comment.

Second – It’s on to my Facebook Author Page where I update my status as it relates to my upcoming novel. Then, it’s onward to my Personal Page where I share that same update and upload a related post which incorporates a previously published memoir, essay, or blog.

Third – Interact at my groups, peruse and schmooze the Home Page, share author posts.

Fourth – Make a brief Goodreads appearance where I edit my bio by updating it with my status for the day. Next, I’ll check the topic threads at my groups which may or may not prompt me to investigate and/or leave a comment.

Fifth – Answer personal emails from the previous day.

Sixth – Check email notifications connected with Facebook Posts I’ve interacted with.

6:00 – 6:30 A.M. – It’s time to exercise. Rolling out the mat, I’ll manage abdominal crunches, a few Pilate’s moves to tone the core, weight lifting, and a run on an elliptical trainer.

By 7:00 – 7:15 A.M., I’m ready for whatever lies in store. During the course of the day, I’ll carve time to write my “shorts” and prep my daily Facebook Posts. This constitutes an endeavor of much thought in crafting them because my sole purpose is to engage, and eventually entice potential readers into purchasing my book when it is available.

Here is a previously published post uploaded to my Facebook Personal Page on July 23rd:

In conjunction with today’s Behind-the-Scene Note for my upcoming Women’s Fiction novel where I disclose my bartending research, step inside the local dive which inspired the bar in AN ENLIGHTENING QUICHE via one of my previously published Blogs, “Raising the Bar” (Excerpt – Ch. 14, included): http://tinyurl.com/htxdeoz