2018 is here and thought I’d share a bit about what my writing plans are so far. Of course, all of these plans could change in a moment based on real life happenings or even a random inspiration causing me to change direction. This happened last year when I had to spend a lot of time with doctors and a week in the hospital over the Christmas holiday. That little side trip unfortunately delayed the release date of “Betrayal At The North Pole” as well as the Audible release of “Murder At The North Pole.”

The third book of the Mistletoe Mysteries will take an initial break at the beginning of the year. There’s plotting work I’ll still be doing, but most likely it will not be my main focus. Last summer I plotted out the short stories that will comprise “Santa Claus and the Yeti Wars” and I should be starting those in the very near future. Those short stories will flesh out some of the history of the North Pole.

There are also some stand alone books that I want to take another look at the plots I have outlined and perhaps take another pass with a fresh mind at their plots and characters. After reading George Pelicanos’ “Drama City,” the stories of real life have intrigued and inspired me. He touches the heart of normal people and brings you into their world with a practiced hand. And I’m anxious to give that a try myself.

Many authors often start a new series of books while writing another one. This can often come at the chagrin of readers because it delays the next book of the existing series. I have a four part story kicking around in my head that my brain won’t let go of. This was how the Mistletoe Mysteries started out and I recognize that this story won’t go away unless I write it. This is one I’m excited for my readers to get into and more will be coming about that in the near future. This series will veer away from the Christmas themed stories and will most likely cause a brand change in the overall design of this blog as well.

Which brings up working in some time to rework the website as well. There will be additional blog updates as well as marketing, getting Betrayal At The North Pole onto Audible, and then back full circle to writing the third book of the Mistletoe Mysteries.

All in all, 2018 is already packed and it’s only day one! Buckle in, people, this year will be quite a ride!