In the two and half years since Flying with a Broken Wing was published I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked, “When’s the sequel coming?” To be honest, some of you have been relentless in you pursuit of an answer, even trying to trick me into telling. (Smile because you know who you are!)
Many of you would agree with me when I say I’ve been a bit annoying vague about it all, dodging the question as best I could, not even willing to let you know how the writing was coming along. I’m not a fast writer. Or perhaps it’s more accurate to say I’m not a writer who gets to the end as often as I’d like. I typically have several projects on the go. That was the case when I started writing the sequel to Flying with a Broken Wing.
And then I started another novel.
And then I went back to one I’d started right after Bitter, Sweet was published.
I went back to the sequel again…
You get the idea?
Things went along slowly.
Then I lied. Well, maybe not an out and out lie. Let’s say I withheld certain information from y’all. (Did I just say y’all?) Seriously, writing a story doesn’t necessarily mean that story will see publication. I mean what if the publisher hated it? What if it just wasn’t what they wanted? Doubt sets in.
But now all that doubt is gone. I’m here to confess that the sequel has been finished for some time now. Yay! Do you forgive me for leading you astray? Hope so.
BUT WAIT….
There’s more.
I just signed a contract with Nimbus Publishing for the sequel to “Flying with a Broken Wing.” Yup…signed …sealed and delivered. And I’ve been dying to tell y’all.
For now, the title of the book is “Cammie Takes Flight,” but as I’ve explained before this could end up being changed. I’ll be sure to let you know if that happens.
So, do you think I’m excited at all? You betcha. I can hardly wait!
Speaking of waiting, I assume y’alls next question will when when’s it going to be published?
Well, my sources are saying Spring 2017. That’s just around the corner in the book publishing industry.
So, there you have it. The answer to the question you’ve been asking me for years now. And well, me, I’m just walking around with my head in the clouds.
And if all that isn’t enough Darlene Foster , author of the Amanda Series, posted a lovely review of Flying With a Broken Wing posted on the Children Writer’s Guild. You can read it here. Again, thank you Darlene for your generosity!
Darlene
/ February 5, 2016Great news! So pleased there will be a sequel soon. You are welcome. Hope the review inspires many to read the first book before the sequel comes out! This is exciting.
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Laura Best
/ February 5, 2016Thanks, Darlene for being SO supportive.
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Let's CUT the Crap!
/ February 5, 2016Fantastic news. I feel your excitement. Congratulations and bravo. 😀 ❤
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Laura Best
/ February 5, 2016Thanks, Tess. It was ways off but I’m pretty happy. Darlene wrote a wonderful review. She’s such a great supporter.
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Let's CUT the Crap!
/ February 5, 2016Love the review by Darlene. The story has grabbed me again. It’s on my long reading list and has been for a while. I still look forward to reading it. ❤
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Sylvia Morice
/ February 5, 2016Congratulations, Laura! Wonderful news for your friends and fans!
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Laura Best
/ February 5, 2016Thanks, Sylvia!
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Deb Watring
/ February 5, 2016Yippeeee! and CONGRATULATIONS! So proud of you. Can’t wait to read it.
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Laura Best
/ February 5, 2016Thanks, Deb! I’m pretty excited. 😀
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Margaret Hiltz
/ February 5, 2016I bought the book Flying on a broken wing at New Ross craft fair and I must say can’t wait for the next one, the second one I read of yours Laura and I don’t like to read unless it grabs me in the first page! Great job!
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Laura Best
/ February 5, 2016Thanks, Margaret! It was nice seeing you there and realizing I knew you from St. Mary’s. Cool! I’m so glad you enjoyed the book and so nice of you to let me know. 😀
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Diane Tibert
/ February 5, 2016Congratulations, Laura. Another book for my bookshelf. PS: I think I need another bookshelf.
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Laura Best
/ February 5, 2016Thanks, Diane. I don’t think it’s possible to have too many bookshelves. 😉
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Carol
/ February 5, 2016Hooray!!!!!!! That’s such exciting news!!! I’m so pleased for you!!! (A person can’t use too many exclamation marks in this situation, right?)
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Laura Best
/ February 6, 2016Thanks Carol, and I agree. Exclamation marks are great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jude
/ February 6, 2016Congrats, Laura. Proud of you. Thanks for being you.
Jude
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Laura Best
/ February 6, 2016Hey Jude, Thanks for your encouraging words. I always appreciate them 🙂 Thank you for being a kind and considerate friend. 😀
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cluculzwriter
/ February 6, 2016Excellent news, Laura. Congratulations. You didn’t fold under the pressure!
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Laura Best
/ February 6, 2016Thanks, Joylene. Sometimes it’s hard to keep these things to ourselves.
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Lynn A. Davidson
/ February 6, 2016YAY!! This is very good news, Laura!
I agree, Darlene’s review is excellent.
Congratulations!!
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Laura Best
/ February 6, 2016Thanks, Lynn! Yes, the review was a VERY pleasant surprise. Darlene’s great!
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Shari Green
/ February 6, 2016Fantastic news!! Congratulations, Laura!!
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Laura Best
/ February 6, 2016Thanks, Shari! 😀
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Crowing Crone
/ February 7, 2016Oh how exciting! For you and for us! Big congratulations and a hug across the miles.
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Laura Best
/ February 7, 2016Thanks Joss. I’m feeling the love. ❤
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