Friday, January 31, 2014

A milestone: my first published novel!



Perhaps only other writers will understand...the feeling of finally achieving a milestone...a novel in print. Today I received a box of books from Annie's Publishing--my copies of Deadly Garland, the final installment in the Creative Woman Series. It's a Christmas mystery set in the small town of Apple Grove, Oregon, with a murder at the local tree farm. The pen name is in honor of my mother-in-law, Beverly Blair, who passed away in November 2013.

The desire to write was rather latent for quite a few years although I enjoyed reading and wanted to be an editor. I started my writing career in business communications and journalism. Then the creative side of my brain kicked in and I've been working on fiction ever since.

Success came easily with business writing--not quite so quickly with fiction. But it's pure pleasure (when it doesn't hurt) and I urge you all--keep going. The world needs your voice. 




4 comments:

Heidi Timmons said...

Your book is beautiful, Liz! I can't wait to read it :) You are an inspiration.

Mary M. Bauer said...

Congratulations Liz! Wonderful accomplishment -- so happy for you!

Liz Penney said...

Thank you so much!

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