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Books for 2016: It’s gonna be a prolific year

by Chautona Havig · 9 Comments

What do I mean about it being a “prolific year?”  Some would say I am always prolific.  And well, I am.  But last year I had a goal--twelve books in twelve months.  And really, if you consider HearthLand, I almost made it.  So that was cool.  I had a prolific year, but not to the extent I’d hoped.

But 2016 came along and well,  I had another plan.  Here it is:

books to write in 2016

Another twelve books in twelve months.  Can I do it?  I don’t know.  Let’s face it.  It’s a bit… ambitious. But I thrive on this kind of self-challenge.  In that sense, I’m a bit like Cassie from The Vintage Wren.  So, in January, I made my list.  First up… Ante Up! Look.  It’s a long book.  And I was busy with Jack, so I didn’t get it done.  The good news is that March’s book is Webster’s Bakery–a book that is mostly done (why do I sound like Miracle Max now?).  Just needs to be finished and some revamping accomplished.   So, the chance of keeping up to date grew right there.  February was for Madeline and Sweet on You.  and I did it–by February 5!!!  Then, as you saw in my evils of sports post, it got a remodel.  I had to go over the entire thing.   Guess what?  It’s better than ever.  WOOT!

So here March is and I’m working on Aggie (almost done) and trying to get to Webster’s.  We’ll see how that goes, okay?  I’m glad I have a couple of other “finish and polish” books in the line up.  It’ll give me the opportunity to keep going.  And really, I’ve written 3/4 of another book this year–the January volume of  The Vintage Wren!  *pumps fist*

One of the things I really wanted to make a priority was finishing up some series and things.  I tend to be prolific about those.  I can have a prolific year in series completions.  Yeah… if you look at that image up there? GULP.  See that “Bread & Butter Notes”  Yeah.  Book one of a three book series.  a NEW series.  See Sweet on You?  That’s coming out in April, I believe.  Guess what?  It’s the first book in a six book series.  Hey.  Ashley has been aching for it since the day I found those pictures and conceived a six-book series.  GULP.

But then there are a few other books–ones that aren’t the first in a new series.  For example, Blind Child’s Prayer?   It’s the second book in the Ballads from the Hearth series.  You know, the one I started in January with the publication of Jack?  At least that series is 100% unrelated to one another.  The only thing tying them together is that they’re based on songs Dad sang.  None of the stories are interconnected, so people won’t be waiting to hear what’s next.  You’re welcome?

Legends of the Vengeance: The Second Adventure.  I finally got that on the docket.  My friend Clark (from the sports post) is going to help me get this ready to go in July.  It’s my birthday present to me.  And Front Window? Yeah.  Time for a new ALEXA!  WOOT!!  It was supposed to be the last in that series.  I’ve come up with three more ideas.  *blush*  Obviously, the Legacy of the Vines series needs another infusion.  I only have ten more of those to publish.  Just ten.  No biggie.

But I’ve got to say… the one I’m probably most excited about is Will Not See. This is the second book in the Sight Unseen series.  We’re going to get some more of Ella, of course.  I mean, there’s a certain bit of this surprise in the garage to explore.  But you’ll get to meet Mikayla and learn just who she is and what makes her so similar to and very different from Ella.

Will Not See--2016

You know, before I wrote Not a Word, Ella’s story was my favorite.  I so related to her.  It’s the story that impacted more of my early readers than any of my other books save Past Forward.  That’s pretty cool.

So yeah… I’m hoping for a very “prolific year.”  But my idea of reducing the number of series that I have in progress… yeah.  Not happening this year.  I’m trying, though.  My  mom would say, “Yep.  Very trying.”

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  1. Brenda says

    March 18, 2016 at 11:30 am

    I love your “prolificness”! (Probably not an actual word!)

    I thoroughly enjoy everything you write!

    Will the Vintage Wren be like Hearthland and be released for free for a short period when they become available on Amazon?
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Chautona Havig says

      March 18, 2016 at 10:57 pm

      Like all serial novels (and yes, it’s a serial), The Vintage Wren will be released on Amazon for a few weeks and then it’ll go free, one week at a time. Each episode is usually uploaded for 2-3 weeks before we set it to free. I’m hoping to set the first ones free next month sometime. Maybe to celebrate Madeline’s release!

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  2. Andrea Rossignol says

    March 17, 2016 at 8:51 pm

    I am very, very excited for Legends of the Vengeance!!!! 😀 But I think maybe you knew that… as much as I keep commenting about it… 😛

    Reply
    • Chautona Havig says

      March 17, 2016 at 10:10 pm

      Woot! 😀 So glad someone is!! 😀

      Reply
  3. Gretchen Louise says

    March 17, 2016 at 10:17 am

    And now I’m absolutely dying for October to be here!

    Reply
  4. Tina at Mommynificent says

    March 17, 2016 at 7:36 am

    Ha ha ha. Very trying! That cracked me up.
    Chautona, I’m so thankful for you. And amazed by how prolific you are. Thanks for what you do. You bless me regularly!
    Tina

    Reply
    • Chautona Havig says

      March 17, 2016 at 12:44 pm

      Aw… bless you. You made my day.

      Reply
  5. Lucinda says

    March 17, 2016 at 5:45 am

    More Alexa on the docket…love that! Only thing better than that would be more Keith, but I’ll gladly re-read those while waiting for Alexa. You have a very ambitious goal, and being an avid reader of yours, I appreciate that. In fact, in honor of new releases, I plan to re-read the previous books in the series. Should keep me busy for a few days at least

    I cannot say often enough how much I appreciate your books, Chautona. How blessed and uplifted I feel when I read them. Encouraged. Convicted. There have been times when your words have smacked me a good one, figuratively speaking, but you go on to point the way to restoration. Lift me up. Thank you for blessing your readers, blessing me, through your words.

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    • Chautona Havig says

      March 17, 2016 at 12:41 pm

      You humble me. Wow. Thank you.

      Reply

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