Today I celebrate the writing of 62,000 words on my first YA (Young Adult) novel. The book is a coming-of-age romance about Gretchen and Hayden who are heading to high school, while they work through the heart-wrenching issues of grief. Their widowed dads tag along for the journey as well, stirring up interesting plot lines! I’m excited about this project, and I will continue to share updates.

This book started as a children’s story, Gretchen Grief: Sharing Her Heart. I wrote the short story during a snow day off from school. Valentine’s Day neared, and I recently volunteered at the Lost and Found Grief Center where the kids were doing a heart activity.

From here, my mind has not rested because Gretchen and Hayden wanted to grow up quickly, and they kept sharing stories. So, I typed them up, and soon I’ll pass them on.

One of the many ideas for a book cover?