My "Big"

So I just passed the 60K mark on Chasing Paige. This new book is supposed to be out November 8th 2016. It's very nerve wracking when you think you won't be able to make it to your own deadline, but in the end I always do. However, I am going to be going OVER my usual 63k-65k mark. I really don't know exactly how it's going to end, but I do know there will be an HEA.
This book is unlike all my other ones. The difference is my pen name - Tiffany Janine instead of TJWest. Even though the loyal readers I have will want to read it, I am still quite nervous for the new readers. Will they like it without the sex and my usual filthy language. I actually miss saying the word FUCK and other raunchy words, but this story will not have it. It's very contemporary with a twist toward the end. You will see at the beginning of each chapter of my leading lady's POV a story within my story. It's something different and I hope the readers like it. If you like horror stories, you'll get a glimpse of some nasty blood talk in those clips.

I have a confession: I almost made the decision, after my downtown series, that I will quit writing. Last week was bad fucking week for me, in the book world and financially. The reason for quitting was because I really didn't believe in myself as a writer/a story teller. I want so badly to make it "big" in the book community. I want to be talked about all over the place, like so many amazing authors are. Even one of my closest friend's who I admire as a person and writer is at the top of that mark and I couldn't be more happy for her. She deserves this more than anything, but I am wishing for the same thing. I pray with Chasing Paige that my "big" will come. BUT I cannot keep up that hope, because I will only be let down in the end. I have to really try to stay grounded and still write for those that want my stories.
No matter what happens, I know I still have readers who depend on my books to get them through the day. Even if I never become "big" I have accomplished something in my life. I never thought I'd become an author. Over 24yrs ago when I wrote my first cheesy book in high school, I never imagined we would be able to self publish. It's become a small dream for me.
I hope to inspire and to continue gathering those readers because those readers helped me get my "big"
So thank you Readers!
On that note, here is a teaser from Chasing Paige