Family Stories
Family Stories means several things to me. First, it’s the title of my book that will be coming out in May 2007 from Harlequin’s new Everlasting line. Info about the first books in the line should be available soon. General information can be found at eHarlequin.com and sometime in September, I’ll be profiled on the website (will provide a link when it’s up).
I also think of the many stories that I heard over the years, from grandparents, aunts, and uncles, all the relatives who gathered together for holidays. We moved a lot when I was growing up and usually weren’t around family except for major occasions. I treasured those times and would sit in a corner of the room, gathering stories until someone would notice and send me away.
Now I’m creating my own family stories with my husband and our two sons. We have tales to tell of vacations that had crazy outcomes, people we’ve met over the years, adventures we’ve had in daily living. Just a certain word can conjure up giggles among us — a family shorthand that brings us closer together.
And isn’t that what the greatest stories we read do for us? They provide us with an opportunity to grow closer together as we enjoy the adventures of the hero/heroine in whatever book we’re reading. For that span of time, we’re part of their family and their lives.
I’m thrilled to be part of the romance family and look forward to lots of stories, both as a writer and a reader. What stories do you have to share?
