Like many writers, the question “How’s the book going?” from kindly friends and family summons up a number of emotions in me, very few of them positive.
What I want to do in response is curl up in the fetal position and moan. “The book is a nightmare! I can’t write anything but garbage! Thank you for bringing up such a painful subject!”
What I actually do is develop a short-term facial twitch and tell them the book is fine. Then I change the subject to the fantastic meal I had last time I ate out. Even that was at McDonalds.
All of which brings me to the topic of this post. For everyone who wants to ask me about my work-in-progress (and even those who don’t), here’s a little bit about what I’m working on:
1. Name: A MOST IMPROPER CONNECTION
2. Setting: Victorian England, 1840
3. Hero: Morgan Tregarth
Once the disgraced second son of titled father, Morgan has returned to London because his family finally has a use for him. Now the guardian of a four-year-old viscount, Morgan has everything he needs to conquer London society: good looks, charm, and a large fortune. The only thing he lacks is a child — his child. The one he’s tried to find for 10 years, thanks to the cold-hearted nursemaid who tricked him into believing she loved him, even went through a marriage ceremony with him, and then disappeared without a word.
4. Heroine: Alix Ellsworth
Disguised as a widow, Alix has fought to raise her daughter for 10 years. Once the pampered daughter of an army officer, she chose a servant’s life over that of a prostitute. Unfortunately, she fell under the spell of the son of her employers, and ended up pregnant. The cad even convinced her to go through with a ‘marriage’ ceremony before abandoning her. Now he’s back, and Alix, threatened with debtor’s prison, is determined to get some help from the man who helped put her in this position: Morgan Tregarth.
A MOST IMPROPER CONNECTION is a second chance at love story, as two people learn to trust each other — and their own instincts — again. All while trying to cope with an adventurous four-year-old and their own daughter, who on a good day can cause a kitchen fire and a cat fight at the same time. Oh, and let’s not forget about the society miss who wants to marry Morgan, and the blackmailing uncle who threatens Alix.
Want to know more? Leave a comment below!
Till next time,
Ann
Ann Stephens 
I know the feeling! I am working on a screenplay called, Randolph The White Nosed Reindeer. Which was based upon a play that I wrote and can’t find, based upon a short story I wrote.
I’m working on editing two books and making corrections etc. And in the back of my mind I’m trying to work out a story problem on another story. I would hate for anyone to read my mind because I’m sure I would be committed.
Your story is good. Your reasoning sound. You’re a great writer.
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ROTFL, Rhonda! No joke about a writer’s mind. I know you’ll get everything done! You can do it.
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