Sisters ~ A Novel

A butter colored house. A mother. Friends. Sisters. A place for living and knowing, forgiving and trusting... for relationship. The streets are shady, the porches deep, and the beverage of choice is tea. You're welcome to come and sit a spell and if you do your life just might be richer when you leave.

I'm on a journey to such a place. It's a journey that first began taking shape in my heart, my mind. And now I've begun traveling it on paper. I still have a ways to go, but the process is a joy. The goal of this journey? To hold a completed novel, with my name on it, in my hands!

The book opens with Virginia (Vi) reflecting on the summer she was 19, almost eleven years ago, and the relationships that shaped and changed her. As she sits reflecting on the big white porch of her mother's bed and breakfast called Sisters, she is returned to reality by the sound of a car coming up the drive. It's her best friend, home at last. The rest of the book follows her life in the present as she lives in the quiet, southern town she loves. It's all about relationships, primarily those with other women. Vi learns that though not related by blood, all women are tied by the common bond of womanhood, they are sisters.

There is still much work to be done. Characters to develop, plots to complete, many hours of writing ahead but in the end I believe it will be worth it. I hope you will come on this journey with me. As the story unfolds I would love to share a taste of it with you here.

{8-26-11 - I've been continuing to develop the Sisters story and add to it more regularly. I'm currently at 35,000 words which I'm guessing is halfway there. I've added some colorful characters and twists to the story. Vi experienced loss recently and her sisters band together to grieve. Vi is continuing to grow up and learning more about trust, love and loss. I find as she journey's as a character I grow with her.}

{1-16-2011- I've added 10,000 words since I've last updated. Progress is slow but rewarding. Vi has gone from young woman to mother and her sisters have been with her through that journey. Motherhood has had some unexpected twists and she's learning to trust God through hard times. I'm hopeful to be finished writing the book this year, and have it revised and edited as well. I'll keep you posted.}

{7-10-2012 - The word count on my novel now reaches just over 57,000 words. I'm rounding the home stretch! It's been fun and challenging to develop my characters. As I write it's Christmas time in the novel and sizzling hot outside! A little Christmas music does the trick though. Vi has faced challenges that are growing her faith. Relationships are being stretched and deepened through hard times. I hope it won't be too much longer until I can introduce you to the town of Shelby and it's wonderful inhabitants!}

I would love to hear from you. In your opinion what sets a great book apart from a good book?