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Ready or Not! Here 2013 Comes!

by Chautona Havig · 16 Comments

justified means coverWe’re getting close on so many projects!  It’s unreal!  I’m absolutely amazed at how much is coming in such a short time!  What’s with the exclamation points!  I feel like I’m in Jr. High!  All I need to do is italicize everything and man!!!!  😉

This week Deceptive Appearances got a new title.  WOOHOO for Justified Means!  It’s in the hands of the editor/proofer as we speak!  So, any day now, it’ll be available!  I’m working on the trailer, the cover, getting the formatting done, and it’s so fun!

As I work on that, I also work on Past Forward.  Yes, episode 22 is almost there.  After working on it, I’ve been craving brownies, ice cream, and canned cherries.  I want to make a beautiful sheer blue dress for someone. I suddenly “get” the idea of diaphanous fabrics, candlelight, and Aiden Cox.  Just sayin’.

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  1. Katie says

    January 20, 2013 at 4:35 pm

    Any plans for a 4th Aggie book? I loved them!

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    • Chautona says

      January 20, 2013 at 4:41 pm

      Yes there is! We’re hoping for Christmas!

      Reply
  2. Carol says

    January 10, 2013 at 12:24 am

    Downloaded the book.

    Thank you for offering so many of your books for free!

    Are any of your books stand-alone stories, so I can start reading them while I await the day I fill in all remaining gaps of the various series? (Hate to wait for the next book in a series to be released – I’d rather wait until I get them all before I start! 😀 )

    Reply
    • Chautona says

      January 10, 2013 at 12:35 am

      Carol,

      Most of my books can stand alone. They involve others from other books, but more of a “Oh, there is so and so” rather than a continuation of that person’s story.

      If you want a timeline “order” you’d want to start with Manuscript for Murder.

      However, I would start with Discovering Hope. It is chronologically ALMOST the very first thing and stands alone. Hope is mentioned a couple of times in the next book I’d recommend, Argosy Junction.

      After that, I’d probably go with Noble Pursuits or the Aggie Series.

      Additionally, the two Christmas books, 31 Kisses and Advent also are fairly close to being stand-alone books as well. (A few characters are mentioned, but only briefly and I think mostly in Advent… and characters that haven’t been introduced yet in publication so it won’t matter anyway! 🙂

      Hope that helps!

      Reply
    • Chautona says

      January 10, 2013 at 12:42 am

      Also! If you enjoy Medieval Fantasy, the Annals of Wynnewood series is officially ended. That said, a companion series might be forthcoming.

      Reply
  3. Janet says

    January 8, 2013 at 5:18 pm

    I just want to thank you for your books. I have had so many wonderful hours of reading. You are so very generous. Blessings Janet

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    • Chautona says

      January 8, 2013 at 5:31 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed them! 🙂

      Reply
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    January 8, 2013 at 6:34 am

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    January 8, 2013 at 6:19 am

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    January 7, 2013 at 9:12 am

    Back to busy I see 🙂

    Downloaded (again). “Liked” @ Amazon. Pinned. Shared on FB.

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    January 7, 2013 at 6:13 am

    I downloaded the book & liked it also (Thank you!!)

    I shared the link on Facebook.

    I pinned the covers.

    I also emailed some people…

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    January 7, 2013 at 5:08 am

    Liked on Facebook! Love your books and all your freebies! Thank you!!

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