I'm writing chapter one!

I've started writing my new novel! The working title is Etti's Love. It will eventually be different. I always find the title to be as much of an adventure as the story, and I know there will be many attempts until the perfect title finally comes to me.

Etti's Love is a prequel novella in my Coin Forest series. It's Etti's story, and she is a fascinating character. She has chosen a most unusual pet, and it's causing conflict and ill feelings among her family members.

This is Etti's view when she looks outside her Gypsy wagon. When the story begins, eleven-year-old Etti and her kumpania of fifty relatives and friends are traveling to the horse fair in France. The year is 1401. Photo compliments of pixabay.com

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Published on October 07, 2016 12:51
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message 1: by Seon Ji (Dawn) (new)

Seon Ji (Dawn) OMG! I am SOOO Excited!!!


message 2: by Janet (new)

Janet Lane Thank you, Dawn! Me, too. Starting a new novel is a little like falling off the cliff. It gets the heart pounding sooo fast, then niggling thoughts invade the mind, like, "Will I land safely?" hahaha
I've been enjoying your reviews. Please keep them coming, and I'll post updates of my progress.


message 3: by Seon Ji (Dawn) (new)

Seon Ji (Dawn) Janet wrote: "Thank you, Dawn! Me, too. Starting a new novel is a little like falling off the cliff. It gets the heart pounding sooo fast, then niggling thoughts invade the mind, like, "Will I land safely?" haha..."

Thanks! I just told Andrea about your new book. She is a friend of mine who I introduced to your books.! Have fun writing!


message 4: by Janet (new)

Janet Lane I'm on chapter five now, and discovering more about Etti, but still no inspirations on the title. Since this is NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), I thought I'd be moving along faster.


message 5: by Seon Ji (Dawn) (new)

Seon Ji (Dawn) Janet wrote: "I'm on chapter five now, and discovering more about Etti, but still no inspirations on the title. Since this is NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), I thought I'd be moving along faster."

No rush. Your fans understand. Your inspiration will come!


message 6: by Janet (new)

Janet Lane I've passed the halfway mark on ETTI'S WISH, and the words are flowing. I loved Etti the first time she appeared in Tabor's Trinket--her spirit, her strength, her cleverness with business and matters of the heart. Getting to know her as a young woman is captivating. In addition, the recent DNA discoveries of the Gypsies' first appearances in Europe are inspiring me, too.


message 7: by Seon Ji (Dawn) (new)

Seon Ji (Dawn) Janet wrote: "I've passed the halfway mark on ETTI'S WISH, and the words are flowing. I loved Etti the first time she appeared in Tabor's Trinket--her spirit, her strength, her cleverness with business and matte..."

Fantastic!!! Yes the DNA mapping fascinates me too. I look forward to reading Etti's story!


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