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Location: Naples, Florida, United States

Hi! I am a romance author, although my novels are more science fiction/fantasy in my opinion. I've had two books published and a third completed. I'm waiting to hear back from the publishers on that one. My first published book is MacGregor's Curse, a novel about a woman who finds herself in the 13th century Scottish Highlands. My second novel, Whispers by the Sea will be available by April of 2005. This is a contemporary paranormal romance that takes place in Brittas Bay, Ireland. Jacob's Pillow has been submitted to the publishers and I'm just waiting to hear back on that one. Another historical romance that takes place in the 18th century Scottish Highlands. Why Scotland and Ireland? Well, My grandmother was full Scottish and my Grandfather was full Irish (was a ball growing up). With so much hitory there, I couldn't resist writing about the hardships they went through to gain their freedom. I collect anything Scottish or Irish and I'm facinated by the people there.

Sunday, August 14, 2005

Where does the time go?

I can't believe I haven't written here since January! A lot of exciting things have happened for me since then. RuneStone Publishing is currently looking at Jacob's Pillow. St. Martin's Press has also requested my 4th manuscript. Yes, I am jumping up and down at that one! I'm still trying to get that thriller done, and now I have a deadline. I don't know why, but that makes it much harder for me to write. I'm constantly editing as I go now, which isn't such a great idea. I need to just finish the thing and THEN go back and re-write.

Some stressful things have also happened. My sister had major surgery and is still recovering and my aunt passed away. These events have pulled me away from writing, but as most authors know, life has a way of changing your plans.

I'm trying to stay focused and on track. This is what I want to do and I WILL make this happen!

As I say this, it is 8:00 in the morning and I have yet to sleep. Not because of writing, but because I had to take my inlaws to the airport at 4 this morning and we were up all night preparing for their trip back home. Time for bed.

I'm at the end of my thriller and I have to finish it by September 30th. I can do this...I can do this...I can...you get the idea.

Off to dreamland.

posted by Julie Palella | 8:03 AM

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