Hello Readers,

And a very good morning to you. I hope you are doing well.

Author News:

It is with a heavy heart that I come to you today with some rather sad news. Unfortunately, due to some minor setbacks, Seducing Mrs Karter will not be released on the 4th of April as I had initially anticipated.

As I progress as a writer and a person, I've realised it has become unrealistic for me to expect to finish this project on time while juggling my personal life and a full-time job without majorly jeopardising the quality of my work and my own mental health.

We are people, not machines, something we often forget in the age of technology and next-day delivery. Yet it's so important in life to sometimes take a step back every now and then and reassess. Remove any excess stresses and allow ourselves to enjoy life with the people who matter most.

I started writting because I enjoyed escaping into worlds of my own creation, and being able to share that with other people is amazing. Art and creativity can not be rushed, and neither should people.

But with that being said, I am by no means giving up. Seducing Mrs Karter will get finished along with the Eagles Wing series and various other projects I have been dipping in and out of. Thank you for your ongoing support, and as always, I'll keep you posted when a new release date is established.

Something Personal;

Last week we started 'frequently asked questions writers are asked.' An interview-type question-and-answer game designed to give you an insight into the daily life of a writer and hopefully a little inspiration. As it was so well received last week, I have decided to bring you part two, as seen below.

Q) What advice would you give to a new writer starting their first novel? I'll give you some advice spoken by James Paterson I learned from his Masterclass. Make time to write every day. Becoming a writer is as much about making writing a habit as it is about anything else.

Most days, you are not going to feel like it, but it's so crucial that you sit down and do it anything. That you set aside the time in your schedule, even if what you write doesn't end up going used in your final draft. It's the process of sitting down and actively dedicating time to your book that really makes the difference.

If you haven't already, I highly recommend watching the complete Masterclass. They have some fantastic world-renowned writers on there, including Neil Gaima's class and Marget Antwood, which I would personally recommend.

Here are a few writting exercises for you to try:

• Set yourself a realistic writting goal whether that's writing 500 words a day or spending an hour writting your manuscript and then logging your progress.
• Having a plan can save you a lot of heartaches later on, but not every method works for everybody. Try a few different techniques and see which one works best for you. For example, you can try the snowflake method (my personal favourite) or the hero's journey/three-act structure.
• Set a dedicated workspace you go to when you write and remove all distractions and try different methods to get yourself into the mindset of that scene even before you start writting. For example, try putting headphones on and listening to atmospheric music (preferably without vocals), closing your eyes and picturing yourself as the main character in the scene. What can you see, hear, touch and smell? What is the temperature like? Have you dressed appropriately? Are you alone or with others?

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The Flood Between Us By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue

When a flood hits Grant's Landing, Jack is one of the first to respond by bringing her construction company to the town to rebuild houses. The town is suffering from lack of supplies, lack of business, and lack of housing, so members of the town are required to call in further assistance. Jill, a member of Hope's Integrity, decides to drive supplies to the small town, meeting the bruiting Jack who both challenges and excites her. The two women grow into each other's worlds despite the great differences that they have, but when conflicts from their pasts come to light, will they be able to stick together, or will the floods of differences that they have sweep them apart?

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Birth of a Sin Vol. 1: A Beautiful Lie By Coda Languez

Ira owned the city. As the head of the Dante family, she had the law in her pocket and her red manicured nails in every criminal enterprise.

But when she met Tristan - a man with ocean blue eyes and an angelic smile - it was love at first sight. It didn’t matter that he owned nothing to his name and lived in the worst part of her city. Anything he could desire, she could give him.

There was just a tiny problem.

Tristan was a vigilante. A partner of the hero whose mission was to take down Ira’s empire.

Will their relationship, built on pretty promises and beautiful lies, unravel under his secret, or does that really matter?

Either way, Ira had her eyes set on her prize and she always gets what she wants.

Damn his feelings on the matter.

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Thank you for reading!

Kind regards,

Kitty Dalby