It's that time of the year again. It's Christmas! It's also the time of year when we reflect on the year gone and look forward to a new one. 

2015 has been a very up and down year for me personally with lots of highs, but also some lows. From a writing perspective it's been difficult and although the year didn't start well, it's ending on a high - such is the life of an author! 

From a negative point of view I didn't find a publisher for Sunday Dinners and I lost my agent. I had a really hard time this year and started to question what I was doing and if I was good enough to be an author. It was definitely one of the lowest points of my writing career, but luckily I have enough people in my life who believe in me and I came through it. I got back on track and ended up re-writing Sunday Dinners exactly how I wanted it and then wrote my Christmas novella in record time. A Notting Hill Christmas is doing really well and has had some brilliant reviews - "The best novella I've ever read. The funniest read of 2015!" - This Chick Reads (thank you!).

In 2016 I'm focused entirely on my new novel. I'm super excited because it's my first real attempt at a proper romantic comedy. All of my previous novels have had elements of comedy and romance, but none have been what I would call a romantic comedy. For this book, I really wanted to embrace the genre and write a pure rom-com. I'm 30,000 words in at the moment and I have to say, it's my favourite book so far! I feel like I've gained so much experience writing my previous novels and working with some amazing people and this novel will be my best so far. I can't divulge any details yet except that it's a rom-com written in alternate chapters from male and female perspective. And it's set in London. That's it for now. I'm hoping to find a publisher for this novel in 2016.

So that's it. Thanks to everyone who's bought my books, supported me, helped me and encouraged me to keep following my dream. I love what I do. It's what I want to do for the rest of my life. I hope you all have a very merry Christmas and a wonderful new year!

Hugs,
Jon X