I've never really been gone, but it does seem like a while since I've posted a Wayzgoose story. That other fellow takes up most of my mindshare. And he's so long-winded!
Back in November when my daughter and I were preparing for what we would write during NaNoWriMo, we set up some specific "rules" we would follow. 1) A romance, but not erotica. 2) Stand-alone story. No sequel or series. 3) Planned out in advance. 4) Limited cast of characters. 5) Under 100,000 words.
Then November 1 came and we started writing. I finished my first draft about the 19th at just over 60,000 words. Of course, they weren't all usable words, but they went out to my alpha readers. In January, I started rewriting the story based on reader feedback and my own notes. It ended at a little more than 90,000 words. Still under 100k!
Then, of course, it went through the editing process. I thank Michele for line editing, Rotorhead for first pass proof and commentary. Cie_Mel for proofreading and expertise in certain areas. Pixel the Cat for copy editing and final proof. And, being the way I am, I re-read every word and changed things in the process. So, I can't blame anyone but myself for any mistakes or proofing errors. Mea culpa.
The Staircase of Dragon Jerico is a contemporary romance. Erin is stranded in a new town after a short and bitter divorce and waits tables in a diner where she meets the man of her dreams; but Preston is a socially inept recluse constantly on guard against gold diggers. When Erin's search for a better job leads to becoming his personal assistant, a comedy of errors ensues that throws the two together—and threatens to tear them apart.
Mix in a little board room drama, a sexist company president who is always on the prowl, and a little bowling. Must be a winner.
It begins today as a serial: Wayzgoose, The Staircase of Dragon Jerico. It is also available for immediate download on Bookapy and other eBook vendors.
Enjoy!