Four-fifths of the way through...

Over 40,000 words written, with roughly another 10,000 to go and 'Book Number Two – The One With The Secret Title' is FINISHED! Of course, this is the first draft and as it stands, I've no idea how it will end. Actually, that's a lie. I do. I just haven't figured out how to tackle one of the vital twists in the story yet. Once written, I have the task of editing it from start to finish. And then fine-tuning it. I am going to hedge my bets and predict I will have a completed novel by... Halloween!!!

WATCH THIS SPACE :)

PS. Thank you to everyone who has bought and read The Charm so far. I have some great reviews and I'm very touched so many people have read it. If you want to download it now, here is the link. It's cheaper than coffee and cake, a glossy magazine or a Big Mac Meal so, go on... have a read!! 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Charm-Tracy-Hefferon-ebook/dp/B00KWL9HVA

Rain Dance

I'm back in England and it is raining and, according to the BBC, will be for the next week at least. Which means I can put some hours in on Book Two. I managed to write several thousand words while in France and one chapter was particularly hard because the subject matter is very close to home. I suppose all writers draw on personal experiences and as I've had quite a colourful life, I've got plenty to draw on! One day, when I'm a well-known, rich and highly-successful author (?!), I'll write my life story and when I'm dead, it will be made into a film. Being slightly obsessed with death, I wonder how it will all end for me? Tits up in a vineyard? Choking to death on my own spit? Sudden heart attack whilst being forced to climb to the top of a mountain? Time will tell!! Here's a pic of an angel in a cemetery to look at in the meantime. Beautiful :)

Graffiti and five stars!

I've now got seven five-star reviews on Amazon! I am, as my daughter would say, well pleased!! Our two weeks in France are coming to an end. I've not written much but I've eaten a lot and sunbathed loads! Here's a pic of something I've seen a lot of... It's everywhere. Fine on the side or a railway carriage but a perfectly preserved medieval building...? Hmmm. Au revoir for now.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00KWL9HVA/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?keywords=The%20Charm&qid=1402520994&ref_=sr_1_1&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

Holidays and nice news

I'm writing this blog from the south of France, where the days are long and always warm and the local wine is just two euros a bottle!
We've got lots planned over the next two weeks but I'm going to fit in some writing too. My youngest daughter and I came up with a new name for book two, previously called The Boy Who Came To Play. We were strolling through Loughborough Cemetery and a flash of inspiration hit us! I'm keeping it secret until I've finished the book. I don't want anybody nicking my ideas! So Mystery Name Book Two has safely travelled with me to France on a memory stick and will be added to as and when I can tear myself away from the sun lounger!
I've also had some great news regarding The Charm. A book club in Stamford are going to read it! I'm really flattered and very pleased. If you too would like to read it (and leave me a review afterwards) please go to the below link and click to purchase. Thank you 😊

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00KWL9HVA/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?keywords=The%20Charm&qid=1402520994&ref_=sr_1_1&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

Thought I'd better drop by...

I haven't blogged for a while so I'm blogging today!

If you haven't done so already, please download The Charm eBook here:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Charm-Tracy-Hefferon-ebook/dp/B00KWL9HVA

or buy the paperback version here:

http://www.lulu.com/shop/tracy-hefferon/the-charm/paperback/product-21700255.html

I've received some great reviews. Here are just a few snippets of what people are saying...

A brilliant story with everything you could possibly want from a book to remember. I couldn't wait to read the next chapter and the characters and setting came to life instantly and will stay with me. Please bring out a sequel...

Utterly compelling! Great tale with really likeable characters - but most of all you HAVE to know what happens, so it really is impossible to put down.

Totally captivated!! What a fantastic story this is and written beautifully. I just want to read it all over again as you fall in love with the characters. I hope a sequel is planned!!!

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!! :)

Due to public demand...

The Charm is now available in paperback! It seems quite a few of you don't like reading books on electronic gadgets, and I must admit, I'm not a fan either. So it is now a actual book, made out of real papery paper and everything!

http://www.lulu.com/shop/tracy-hefferon/the-charm/paperback/product-21693792.html

Inspiration...

...comes when you least expect it! This week I received a history book illustrated by local school children. It was all about an area that is located just a few miles from my door but that I knew nothing about. After reading the book and researching it more online, a storyline started to develop in my brain, and, as if by magic, Book Number Three was born!

Of course, I still have to complete Book Number Two and I also have ideas on paper for Book Numbers Four, Five and Six (!) but I am very excited about writing a novel based on historical fact. It will be a different genre again and I'm finding plots are seeping into my conscience already! 

But for now, I'm concentrating on The Boy Who Came To Play. I'm still not happy with the title and expect it to change several times as I write. I've now written 26,000 words and would say I am about half way through. This book is so much easier to write than The Charm because it's based on fact and lots of different experiences I've had personally. Which might prove to be quite an eye-opener... ;)