Thursday, June 18, 2015

Stop and Smell the Flowers by Jannine Gallant


My advice to you as we roll into summer ~ Life is short, take the time to enjoy it!


Tara and Kristen
Why am I feeling so profound, you might ask? My oldest just graduated from high school. Geez, wasn't she just a baby the last time I turned around? Time really does fly by--even more so when you're busy. This last week was packed full of events starting with a graduation beach party with Tara's friends, rolling into awards night, the senior breakfast, graduation, and concluding with a family dinner for the relatives. I had to make a conscious effort to simply relax and enjoy each event instead of thinking about what I needed to do to prepare for the next one!


Proud mom and dad with the graduate!
Writing is similar these days. I seem to meet myself coming and going. I'm still trying to promote the first book in my Who's Watching Now series that came out a couple of months ago while preparing promo posts for the second book due out in July. In the back of my mind is the knowledge that the edits for the third book will be rolling in any day now. On top of that is a decision to make about my new series, Born To Be Wilde. I've had an offer and am waiting to see if any other pubs who have the full manuscript will counter. (Doubtful but a girl can dream, right?) The first book in the series is complete. The second is two-thirds written. Then there are books 3 and 4 still to write. This will mean meeting deadlines... I'll share more once a decision is made and a contract signed. What I really want to do is just sit back and enjoy writing. This is supposed to be fun, right? So, I'm trying hard not to stress and to do just that!



Every Move She Makes is about to get a big boost. It's supposed to be on BookBub tomorrow. I'm holding my breath, waiting to see what happens. Kensington left it on sale until after the BookBub appearance, so your chance to buy it at 99 cents is just about over. So, kick back and smell the flowers with a good book. Mine or someone else's, but stop for a minute and simply enjoy life!


12 comments:

Donna Michaels said...

Congratulations, Jannine and Tara!
Graduations are a crazy busy time. Especially the spring of Senior year! What are your daughter's plans?

And best of luck with your BookBub endeavor! Hope it gets your book into the hands of many, many readers!

Diane Burton said...

Adding my congrats to Donna's. Busy, busy time.It's important to enjoy the journey. Best wishes on your books.

Jannine Gallant said...

Thanks Donna and Diane. Tara is going to UC Berkeley in the fall to study biology. I'm keeping my fingers crossed about BookBub!

Rolynn Anderson said...

Family always comes first...you're right to relish the REAL stories you're composing with your children. I'd like to hear about your BookBub experience. Crossing fingers for you. Love the title of EVERY MOVE SHE MAKES...gets me singing the tune every time.

Margo Hoornstra said...

First, congrats to Tara. Second, LOVE those pants. Third, life does move fast, never forget to relish what's important. Fourth, take your own advice. YOU sit back and enjoy this writing ride!

Jannine Gallant said...

You'll notice a theme here with the songs, Rolynn. My next series is Born to be Wilde... More humming. The good news is when a movie producer comes knocking on my door, they'll already have music to use in their new blockbusters. LOL

Rolynn Anderson said...

Brilliant, Jannine..about the theme-song-at-the-ready. You do think ahead!

Jannine Gallant said...

I'm trying, Margo. Really.

Always prepared. Right, Rolynn!

Alison Henderson said...

You're on such a roll! I hope you can find a few moments to take your own advice and stop and smell the flowers. Before you know it you'll blink, summer will be over, and you'll be taking Tara to college - another huge milestone for the whole family!

Jannine Gallant said...

She just went down for orientation, Alison. I know this summer will fly by, and I definitely want to enjoy it!

Leah St. James said...

Congratulations, Jannine! And great advice.

Jannine Gallant said...

Thanks, Leah!