Okay, Unique! I'll sit tight and have your book ready to sign when DVP calls or emails me with your order.

Meanwhile, DVP has added a lot of my information to their web site on writing: character development, plotting, editing, etc. The info is from writer's workshops that I conduct. Let me know what you think of it, or if there's anything I should add: http://drakevalleypress.com/workshops

Dotsie, I'm going to add the books you recommended the other day, too.

Boomer Girls make sure you check out the interview AND some of Trish's poetry in the latest issue of "Sisters In The Lord". I enjoyed your poems Trish...you are truly a lady of MANY talents.

Thanks Pam!
Trish your poems are awesome and your interveiw was so interesting to read!

I was wondering if you branched out with your writing, and now I know. I mostly write short stories and essays but every now and then a poem comes to me and demands to be written.
Is this how it is for you too?

Thanks for the nice words, TVC15 and Pam!

I prefer to write full-length suspense/ thrillers, though occasionally I'll enter a short story in a writing contest or write some poetry. When I do write poems, they seem to come to me all at once and they're written within a matter of minutes. I still do the old-fashioned rhyming kind...

So Trish - why not give us a "hint" about your plotline for "Ricochet".....and when will it be published?? I know you are working on it now, but have you set yourself a goal for completion?

Hi, Pam!
Thanks for asking about "Ricochet"! It's the sequel to "Kickback". In "Kickback", you find out that Sheila's parents have died, presumably of an accident. But in "Ricochet" Sheila finds out her parents were murdered. She is attending the FBI Academy, and as she pursues the real story behind her parents' deaths, it takes her face to face with Middle Eastern terrorism. I actually started the book before 9/11; because of the events of 9/11, I changed some things so it wouldn't hit so close to home... Then the plot I'd changed it to came true! So I rewrote it again! I'd hoped to have it finished earlier this year for an October release, but with my move to NC, it put me behind. If I get it done before the end of this year, I'm told it can be out in time for Book 'Em 2006.
So what about you? When will I hear the latest about Bailey?
- Trish

"Ricochet" sounds exciting! With some luck, you and I will both have new books at the 2006 Book 'Em....somehow I think you are a lot further along with "Ricochet" than I am with my second book. I seem to be spending more time trying to find ways to promote myself on a shoestring (or should I say ZERO budget!!) than writing. Thankfully there are a lot of resources around to help with that......

How long will it take Drake Valley Publishing to actually have your book in print after they have received your completed manuscript? And how about your cover design? Any ideas?

Hi, Pam!
I'm counting on us both having our new books at the 2006 Book 'Em!
I understand completely about the self-promotion. It doesn't matter how large your publisher is, it is still up to the author to promote their own books. Selling the books is a full-time job in itself, as you well know!
I don't know how long it will take for DVP to release "Ricochet" after I submit it. "The China Conspiracy" was almost a year in production, I think... Haven't thought much about a cover design, yet, though the first chapter begins with an explosion, so that would make an interesting cover...

Hi, folks! Just wanted you all to know that I'm headed out of town, so it will be Sunday before I can check this forum again. I've enjoyed chatting with you all. Have a great weekend,
Trish

Happy Easter. See you next week.