I don’t know about you, but I am getting tired of the phrase, “don’t waste your quarantine.” Some of us might have been super productive during the global pause, and others might have felt like they were barely hanging onto their sanity. I fell somewhere in the middle.
I had calm days where I enjoyed the quiet time at home with family, and I had super lonely days where I longed for a little more interaction with those I loved “outside my immediate bubble.” One of my coping strategies was to live a little bit each day in a world where I created and controlled the happily-ever-after.
That time resulted in completing my fourth Christmas novella. I’ve set this unnamed title in a lodge on a snowy mountainside. This winter tale will be ready sometime in 2021. In the meantime, you can enjoy Mistletoe Movie Star. This novella releases on December 1st, 2020!
I have good news for those of you who have been waiting FOREVER for a romantic suspense novel. I’ve crafted a solid synopsis for a full-length romantic suspense novel. It feels like this one has taken a very long time to come together, but now that it has, I LOVE IT! I drafted half the story from one character’s perspective, but it wasn’t working for me. So I reworked the scenes from a different character’s point of view, and wow, it changed everything! I cannot wait to start writing the story.
I’ve also completed the first draft of my third non-fiction book. This project is still untitled. I have loved every minute spent soaking in the Word of God for this text. Non-fiction always takes me the longest to write because I have to share that prep and study time to get ready for speaking engagements.
Speaking of speaking engagements, I have a few lined up now that the world has reopened. The first takes place online in November, so there is no fear of it being shut down should COVID rear its ugly head again. The next engagement is in January at a women’s event for a local church, and the last two are booked for the spring. You can stay up-to-date on all my speaking engagements by checking my website. If you happen to live in an area where I’ll be – I’d love to connect! Please shoot me a message at connect@staceyweeks.com. You can use that same email should you want to chat about booking me for your next event.
We are homeschooling the kids again this year. They are in grades 11, 8, and 7, and it keeps me busy! I also start another class at Heritage Seminary this month. I have really enjoyed the pre-course reading.
Finally, next week, I have the privilege of meeting with an agent for a little career advice. I am excited to discuss the next steps in my career. (I’m also hopeful that she might represent me!) I also have two whole days of writing seminars through the American Christian Fiction Writers online conference. I can’t wait to soak up the wisdom of those more experienced than me.