What's Happening

Are we already 10 days into January? I know I say this a lot but time sure flies.

First a funny story. At least I think it's funny. I tried a new shampoo, and it didn't lather up. I found this odd and after a couple turns trying it, I asked my husband if we needed salt for the water softener. He said no and a few more washings went by, and it didn't lather, and I kept complaining to my husband about how weird it was. Then he got the bottle and read it. It's non lather shampoo🤣🤣

I felt dumb and it's a really weird experience not to have it lather. The conditioner is great and it's for curly hair and so far, I think it's working well. Now that I'm getting used to the no lather.

I'm taking Sydney back to school later today. She didn't fly this time due to her shoulder surgery. I didn't want to send her to the airport with a connecting flight, a bag, a backpack, and one working arm. But I don't mind. I like our road trips.

I've always been a big goal setter but the last few years the idea of achieving goals has lasted maybe a week. I can trace it back to 2018 and after much reflection I think that my inability to focus (or care enough) on my goals coincided with perimenopause. Hormones, they can do a number on you. I also tend to be a person who wants to do it all and I used to do pretty good at it but not any more.

I realized that trying to take on too much set me up for failure so this year I did set goals, but my focus is on planning my weeks with the actions to get to those goals and to live in the moment. Not beat myself up for not losing 20lbs in a week (exaggerated example but you know what I mean).

I'm off to a good start and it's given me confidence that I can stay the course.

On to writing news.....

For cozy readers.

​I will be taking the original Presley series and the Petal Pusher series off KU and putting them

on all retailers by the end of January. This is purely a business decision. I know many of you are KU readers (I am too) so I’m trying to think of ways to accommodate that. Maybe with coupons from my store or Patreon. I’m still trying to figure that out.

This decision is in large part due to the fear of having all my eggs in one basket to use a cliche. I had an issue with Amazon banning one of my romance books last year through no fault of my own and not only did it impact my income, but it scared me that it could happen again.

For romance readers.

I started a new book/series which is a spin off to the Gallagher brother’s series using the same world, Cottontail Junction. I need you to weigh in on a title. Please respond in the comments.

1. A Cowboy's Trust
2. Love for the Cowboy
3. A Cowboy's Second Chance

​I’m also going to focus more on audio and paperbacks. Only about 25% of my books have those formats so it's about time I caught up.

Thanks for listening and have a great day!

Laina