The time,however, has come for me to think beyond the houses I’ve published with. I love them, the experiences I have with them are solid and I wouldn’t drop them if anyone offered me a million dollars. But I want more. I want to say I’ve reached this step on my five-year plan. So I’ve begun working on a new project that hopefully will take me to the big time…New York or London.

My social network of fellow authors – who know I love them and if not – well I do! Have done an excellent job of pushing, prodding, and whipping my carcass into gear. They’ve stoked the fires, and patted the ego just enough to get me brave enough to submit to this New York publisher…I can only hope that all of our hard work and their dedicated poking will pay off!

For me this means the next phase within my five-year plan…which is look at the seven-year mark. Is it as easy as that…by no means do I think for a moment that my luck will hold forever, nor do I think this is an easy step. Its hard, both emotionally, creatively, and word count wise since I don’t usually write anything below 60,000 words. Keep your fingers crossed…I may need the luck!

Happy Reading and Writing.

Still, I wouldn’t change anything. I’m going to enjoy the challenges and curves that this years tasks will bring. From learning how to promote an old backlisted book to promoting a new one -I’m sure I’ll develop a few kills that will be of use throughout my life.

But that’s the easy part. The books are written, contracted, released…my editing business is just in its enfancy. I’ve yet to get the site completed, or contract my first author – although its looking promising. The trials and tribulations I’ve experienced within my own writing will undoubtedly help me build my clientele and give me a solid base on which to create a successful online firm. Do I have realistic expectations – I think so. If I can get a minimum of three clients within the first three months with their entire manuscripts I’ll be set.