Even in north Texas autumn is slowly rolling in. I welcome back my favorite season with delight—the cool air, changing leaves, and rich hearty meals. Mugs of hot chocolate replace coffee and hearty soups replace salads. My eyes stray to the leaf-bejeweled trees—ruby, amber, and gold glow in late afternoon sunlight as I drive the country roads near home.
This time of year is conducive to
introspection, when we can honor the seasons, reap the harvest of life’s
lessons, and be thankful for all the good things in our lives. It's a time to go within and
focus on hearth and home, preparing for the bitter cold winter that may lie
ahead. Meditative reflection alerts us to the gems we’ve gleaned, and our gratitude
increases for all the people and experiences that have crossed our paths. There is some sadness as well, as 2016 has
impacted many neighbors, friends and loved ones harshly.
Two years ago, I wrote a novella
called Autumn Masquerade as a tribute
to this rich season. Anna Spencer is a corporate executive with otherworldly gifts
she tries to hide because she thinks people won’t take her seriously if they
know she speaks with dead people. Richard Bentley, her boss, lost his
wife two years ago and has been a hermit since then. Anna’s feelings for
her lonely boss have been growing, but now she’s agreed to be the psychic at an
autumn masquerade to help her friend out. The only problem is that Richard will be there,
and the ghost of his deceased wife has matchmaking on her mind. This sweet
story is available only on Amazon and is $0.99 through the end of the year. http://a.co/iOiW5c0
I’m so thankful during this past
twelve months to have joined up with many wonderful authors in six anthologies
and series. My muse went on strike in mid-2014 and didn’t return until mid-2015. I
lured her back with novelettes for anthologies, and she jumped at the bait. Now
we are in the flow again.
So for writers who are going through a dry period, take heart and try something new. Maybe a short story, novelette, or group undertaking will jump start your creative flow.
So for writers who are going through a dry period, take heart and try something new. Maybe a short story, novelette, or group undertaking will jump start your creative flow.
Entice Me – RB4U 2015 Anthology – my
story is Riviera Rendezvous
Exquisite Christmas – Exquisite
Quills 2015 Holiday Anthology – my stories are Shooting
Star Holiday Express, Tropical Christmas, Midnight Sleigh Ride & Recipe
World Romance Writers – 2016
Letterbox Love Stories Volume I – my story is Abandoned Treasures Thanks to everyone who helped make Letterbox Love Stories Volume I an
Amazon bestseller!
A World of Gothic series – My stand
alone novella Raven of Blackthorn Manor:
Ireland 2016
Roping the Cowboy – RB4U 2016
Anthology – my story is Love, Texas Style
World Romance Writers 2016 Holiday Anthology – Holiday
Magic – my story is To Kiss A Prince (coming in November)
To all the delightful author friends and
readers in my life, thank you.
Do you dress up or do anything special for Halloween?
GEMMA JULIANA lives in Texas and
enjoys playing matchmaker to her characters… but not without putting their
backs against the wall and squeezing them first. She writes across many genres
of romance and mystery, and lately enjoys writing novelettes and novellas. She
enjoys hearing from readers.
Love Across The Ages ~ Intrigue Across The Pages
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