So, if you look at the previous post, you’ll see Number 10 — Write something new that’s not a Bigtime book.

As much as I love paranormals and fantasy (and as many ideas as I have for them), I do worry about the market collapsing. It seems like everybody’s doing paranormal or urban fantasy these days. I’d like to write something else to get a toe-hold in another market, just in case paranormals go belly up. To further establish myself. To move closer to being a full-time writer. And to really stretch myself and my writing.

What would you, as a reader, like to see from me (or from the publishing world in general)?  Another paranormal like the Bigtime series? A straight, modern-day romantic comedy? Some wacky, off-the-wall fantasy?

I have some ideas …

1) A Southern-fried romantic comedy. Barbecue joints! Quirky characters! Iced tea!

2) A fairy-tale romantic suspense. Yep, you read that right. It would be set in a fairy tale-type world, with some modern touches (trains, electricity, etc.)

3) An urban fantasy about an assassin who gets double-crossed.

Right now, I’m leaning toward the rom-com … if I can come up with a story that works.

What about you? Any of these sound good? Bad? Indifferent? Inquiring minds want to know …

So, here are some writing-related things I need to get done this fall. I’m going to give myself a deadline of Oct. 31. We’ll see how that goes …

1) Take my first draft of Bigtime 5, aka Fangirl, and write a better, longer second draft. Something that actually makes senses and reads like a real book. 🙄

2) Finish and send the paranormal spy book, Live and Let Spy, to the agent.

3) Set up local book signings in November for Hot Mama.

4) Contact my local media about Hot Mama and set up some interviews.

5) Finish tweaking the Web site and add new art for Hot Mama release in November.

6) Do the copy edits/page proofs for Bigtime 3, aka Jinx (although I probably won’t get these until November or later).

7) Get bookmarks made for Jinx.

8) Start thinking about Bigtime 6, aka Superstar. It’ll be about Kelly Caleb, the TV reporter for the Superhero News Network.

9) Contact folks about blogging in November for Hot Mama release.

10) Write something new that’s not a Bigtime book. (More on this to come).

What about you? What sort of writing-related things do you hope to get accomplished this fall? Inquiring minds want to know …

I can’t remember if I posted this or not, but I have Hot Mama bookmarks to give away! Who-hoo!

The bookmarks are very, very nice. They’re oversized, and the color absolutely rocks. They look even better than the Karma Girl bookmarks.

As always, these are free to readers. If you want some bookmarks, send me an e-mail at jennifer@jenniferestep.com to learn how to get them.

Happy reading! 😎

Summer is almost over. I can’t believe it’s almost September already. Where did the time go? Shaking head.

Back in June, I posted about some things I needed to do this summer. I thought I’d give myself and you guys an update and measure my progress. So, here’s my list, along with whether or not I finished the projects.