Per advice from Kristen Brown’s forthcoming book, The Happy Hour Effect, I am going public with my self-imposed deadline to publish (digital-only) Widow Woman. To paraphrase her theory, a public deadline makes you accountable. We’ll see. All I know is I feel I’m finally ready.

If you watched my interview, you know I’m a little nervous about the technology aspect of self-publishing, but I’ve come this far, I can’t stop now. So–I’ve got a few guidebooks on hand and I’ve begun working on the formatting. (Just between you and me: I hate this part. It is the antithesis of creativity. But it’s standing between me and finishing this book off so I can move on to the next two waiting in the wings.)

Beginning tomorrow, I’m hoping to give you short, regular updates throughout the next month so you can follow my progress–any encouraging comments or helpful tips would be greatly appreciated, since (as my loyal readers know), I’m working with a high learning curve.

Here we go!