So before I told you all that my glamorous office (sarcasm) was in my closet. Well I wasn’t lying… I did spruce it up a bit though and have been cranking out the books a lot quicker since them. So, I figured I would give you all a peak at it… and give you another snippet from book 4

 *EXCERPT*

Regardless of what side of the fence you’re on, life isn’t easy. We all have a purpose. Mine and Kellan’s purpose had clearly been defined across multiple generations and timelines. While it wasn’t easy to accept all that had happened and all that was written to, it could be easier if I stopped rejecting it. I wanted things. I wanted a different world for my children. I told Felipe I wanted freedom, and the only way to get it was to secure it myself.

Let me just start this by saying I’m SO sorry for not getting back to everyone in a timely manner. I’ve gotten way behind on web comments, in particular, and am a solid month to month & a half behind on e-mails from all of you. I truly appreciate all of you reaching out to me and interacting with me. I love it, and I promise to respond to each and every one of you, just as soon as I feel I have a grip on book 4.

Which brings me to book 4. I’ve been focusing a lot on this next excerpt in Lexi’s journey lately. I’m trying to recall things that I lost, and find that I do that best when I have no other distractions. So I’ve been locking myself in my closet (which happens to be my office… fancy, I know) and shutting the world out so I can crank this out. I’m happy with the progress I’ve made, but feel so disorganized with it. I have clips and pieces of scenes and full scenes and random lines typed up and written all over the place, but it’s taken a bit longer to actually connect them all together. So, that is what I’m focusing on today: weaving more of my pieces together.

Intermittently, when I need a break from writing book 4 (too much chaos can be overwhelming), I’ve been working on my next plus size adult book, which is going south to the Caribbean for some hot Latin love. I haven’t decided the final length for this book yet, but at 14k in, I’m guestimating it will be about 45-50k.

There is a lot going on my head right now surrounding both story lines, but my priority is Vamp Versus Vamp, so that one will be released first. Given that I have so many pieces still floating about, I don’t want to throw out a timeline yet, but promise that as soon as I write that last line and send it over to my fabulous editor, Susie, I will give you all a solid release date.

Thanks for all of your patience, and especially for your continuing support as I work through all of the snafus. I truly appreciate each and every one of you for sticking with me.

I’m including another sneak peek from book 4 for you below. Enjoy!
~Christin

~Excerpt~

We stopped just short of the opening. Auggy turned to Al. “I’m sorry, but you can’t come with us. You need to stay behind.”

“He’s my son! I’ll be damned if I’m staying behind.” I’d never seen Al’s features scrunch so tightly on his face.

“Lower your voice, dear.” Beth seemed sallow, peering at the forest floor. She was caught in the middle. She knew no vampire could safely set foot inside; even vampeens weren’t safe. “We’re trusting you with our son’s life,” she stated, lifting her face to Auggy.

“You have our word.” Auggy nodded as Aunt Claire came to stand beside him.

This bridge, the Cooper River Bridge, plays a part in book 4

Hey everyone,

Sorry for being so quiet lately. I’ve been focusing on organizing my life and book four. I’m happy to report that book four is rounding out nicely, though it’s still more discombobulated than I’d like. I think I have more scenes written and in need of stitching together now then when I started recouping it. Now that I’m mostly moved (after what feels like forever – darn the little things that fill up our homes) I’m picking up pace with the book… Too bad none of it is in order though. All in time, I keep reminding myself.

Since you all are patiently waiting though, I wanted to speak about what to expect in book four a bit…

Lexi is maturing, finally coming to accept her place in the vamp world, though she’s concerned over her and Kellan’s future in it. Some big decisions will be made, shocking steps taken; family secrets are revealed, and life hands them all a surprising twist.

Lexi isn’t the only one grabbing control of her life. Mel is entering the vamp world as Kellan sinks his teeth deeper into it. You see a whole new side to Kellan in this book, and might I say that I love it! More new characters are introduced, and a fresh (love) match will be made.

So buckle your seat belts, and hold on tight, folks, book four will (hopefully) be the best one yet! And now, in conclusion of my horrible teaser, here is a new snippet. Enjoy!

~Christin

“Kalel, come in.” I was taken aback by his unexpected visit. I stepped back, allowing him to slip inside. “How is everything?” I cocked my head trying to read him, but he gave nothing away.

“Leka, please sit down. I’m afraid I have some bad news.”

With those words, every ounce of fear in my body came out of hiding. Serum rose in my throat, coating my tongue. My heartbeat quickened. I swallowed hard, unable to focus.

Silently I closed the door and led him into the living room. I was usually comfortable being alone, but I wished Kellan was here. Somehow I knew I’d need his strength.

“Who is it? What happened?” The words fumbled out of my mouth.

He sat beside me and cupped my hand.