A Fork in the Road

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Let me say something you already know: Change is hard. Scary. Necessary.

Often, when we decide to set off on a new path, we don’t realize that it means we’ll be leaving some things behind. This is commonly known as hindsight.

See, I did that a while back. I chose to put my romance on hold for the foreseeable future, and began writing Women’s Fiction. My first, The Road to Me, comes out in April of next year. I’m busy writing the second, and have an idea lined up for the one after that.

And I’m having a blast. 

The bad part is, that means that I’m no longer a good fit for P&P. The wonderful and supportive fillies here have told me I can stay, but I know it’s not good to dilute their brand. You come here for wonderful Western romance, whether it’s historical or contemporary, and that’s a great thing – it’s as it should be.

So this will be my last blog as a filly. But it isn’t goodbye – they’ve invited me back as a guest anytime, so it’s just, ‘So long for now.’

I’ve so enjoyed my time with Y’all, and with the wonderful women who work hard to maintain the quality and integrity of P&P.

Ride on you crazy diamonds!  See you down the trail….

Laura

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Laura Drake is a New York and self-published published author of Women's Fiction and Romance.
Her romance series, Sweet on a Cowboy, is set in the world of professional bull riding. Her debut, The Sweet Spot, was a double-finalist, then won the 2014 Romance Writers of America® RITA® award. She’s since published 12 more books. She is a founding member of Women's Fiction Writers Assn, as well as a member of Western Writers of America and Women Writing the West.
Laura is a city girl who never grew out of her tomboy ways, or a serious cowboy crush. She gave up the corporate CFO gig to write full time. She realized a lifelong dream of becoming a Texan and is currently working on her accent. She's a wife, grandmother, and motorcycle chick in the remaining waking hours.

29 thoughts on “A Fork in the Road”

  1. Please write happy endings in your women’s fiction. That’s the only reason I usually don’t like the genre. Real life is difficult enough. I want my entertainment to be happy.

  4. I am sorry to read this post. But I am so glad that you will be returning periodically. Blessings on where and what your doing next

  5. Laura, your stay with us was just too short, but I also know life is too short not to do all the things that are within our hearts. We wish you luck as you travel a new road in your writing – and please let us know when your new book is to be released. I absolutely loved your characters – oh, my goodness. I was hooked on the opening, it was so, so good!

    This isn’t good-by – it’s Happy Trails to both of us. Hugs, my friend! Wishing you the best always!

    • Oh Pam, I’m so going to miss y’all – but SO glad you’ll allow me to come visit – the friendliest place on the internet! Hugs my friend. Best to you.

  6. So sorry to see you leave and glad that you will be coming back from time to time. I do enjoy reading women’s fiction from time to time for something different. I will be looking forward to reading your book. Its happy trails to you for the future and hope to see you again soon.

  8. Laura, I am going to miss you. You’ve been so encouraging and supportive and I’ve appreciated that, but don’t think I’ve expressed that to you. I wish you the best of luck with the women’s fiction. Don’t be a stranger. Please keep in touch.

  12. So sorry to see you leave the Junction. That being said, I am glad you have found a writing path that you are enjoying and succeeding in. We will miss your interesting posts and wish you much success in your new version of Laura Drake fiction.

  13. You’ll be missed!! I have a question, though. What’s your women’s fiction like? I know I’ve read some, but I also know that even in that genre, there are some that aren’t compatible with my taste. So, can you tell me about your book??

    • Thanks for asking, Trudy, that’s music to a writer’s ears! Here’s the blurb:

      Jacqueline Oliver is an indie perfumer, trying to bury her ravaged childhood by shoveling ground under her own feet. Then she gets a call she dreads—the hippie grandmother she bitterly resents was apprehended when police busted a charlatan shaman’s sweat lodge. Others scattered, but Nellie was slowed by her walker, and the fact that she was wearing nothing but a few Mardi-Gras beads. Jacqueline is her only kin, so like it or not, she’s responsible.
      Despite being late developing next year’s scent, she drops everything to travel to Arizona and pick up her free-range grandma. But the Universe conspires to set them on a Route 66 road trip together. What Jacqueline discovers out there could not only heal the scars of her childhood but open her to a brighter future.

      It’s emotional, sad, laugh-out-loud funny, and has a happy, satisfying ending. Promise!

  14. You will be missed, but you go and do what your heart desires. We will see you again my friend. Happy trails in your new writing endeavors. I always enjoyed reading your posts. Have a great day and stay safe. The Very Best of luck to you.

  15. Laura, we are sure going to miss you, but you are following your heart and your writer’s calling and that is what’s important! Take care of yourself and we’ll look forward to seeing you again down the road here at P&P!

  16. You need to follow your heart. It has been nice getting to know you. I look forward to your visits. Thank you for all you do. God bless you.

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