It's modern... it's musical... it's... a new project!

*ahem*

I have another new project going on right now.

Yeah. Not the Horseback Librarian project. That one is in the hands of some alpha readers, so progress is slow on that story right now. And, I mean, I had to write something... right...?

Right now I'm working on... well, I'll just leak out what I've leaked out on social media (so if you follow me, you already know this ;)). Each day this past week, I've given a new clue for what the new project is all about.

Day 1 - Modern
There’s a new project on my desk and I’m super excited to share it with you!!! Keep a lookout each day this week for clues about it. I’ve had a few people guess that I’m writing another historical fiction—wrong! This time, I’m going modern!  And it has been FUN!!! Tomorrow I’ll share a little more.

Day 2 - Pianist
For the first time, I am writing about one of the things I know best: piano! So, we have a modern story where the MC is a pianist and a piano teacher. I have loved throwing musical elements into my writing! What’s a musician-based book you’ve read?

Day 3 - Short Story
So... I may have already spilled this bit of info, but my new project is a short story! I think... if ten chapters and about 12k words can still be categorized a short story? If may be breathing on the neck of novella. What do you think? Is 12k a short story or novella?

Day 4 - First Person
I haven’t written in first person POV since “Letters from a Scatter-Brained Sister” (which was one of the first publishable short stories I wrote). Modern fiction just couples well with first person. And I love the style it helps me have—whimsical, humorous, and casual. Which point of view do you like to read? First or third?

Day 5 - Stephanie
And we have a name! The modern pianist maybe-short-story (maybe novella?) written in first person is about Stephanie—or Steph, as her friends call her. She’s a single 27-year old who lives on her own about thirty minutes from the main hubbub of the city, teaches piano, and is a pianist. Anything more might be spoilers...

Day 6 - Contentment
The theme of Stephanie’s story is contentment. Psalm 37 is a powerful backbone to the message of contentment for her. What are some verses that speak to you about contentment?

Day 7 - Caiden

"I shook my head as I grinned. If we weren’t cousins, I would have definitely had a crush on him when I was a teen. Short-cropped dark hair, a slight grunge instead of a full-fledged beard—well, that wasn’t there as a teen—and a well-built frame that boasted of Caiden’s diligence to the gym."

Next up...
I'm sharing the title and cover soon! Keep your eyes peeled!!