Author Topic: End of my Canterwood Crest series (Read 857 times)

Jessica Burkhart · « **on:** July 30, 2012, 11:09 AM »

The news became official today and I thought I'd share. You all have been with me since I started writing TAKE THE REINS (bk 1) in November 2006. My series will close on the 20th book--HOME FOR CHRISTMAS pubbing next November.

I blogged about my feelings here: http://jessicaburkhart.blogspot.com/2012/07/important-not-to-be-missed-announcement.html

Again, thank you all for the support and giving me a place to come for inspiration or a break. I've got 3 books left to write and then it becomes a big (scary!!) world.

dreamless · « **Reply #1 on:** July 30, 2012, 11:16 AM »

Oh, my goodness. I am so sad. So many kids I know LOVE the series and will be devastated to see it come to an end!

Kell · « **Reply #2 on:** July 30, 2012, 11:28 AM »

Wow, bittersweet. What a great run -- 20 books! Congrats on the series. It's sad to say goodbye to the characters but no doubt you have more stories to tell.

DanetteFromOrlando · « **Reply #3 on:** July 30, 2012, 11:52 AM »

First off, congratulations for sustaining the momentum to carry off twenty books in such a short time, well-received books, I might add. Canterwood Crest has its own shelf at my local B&N!

However bittersweet this is, I just want you to know you're AWESOME! When I first came across you here on the blueboards, you were still a teenager with, I think, 90 published articles AND your contract for Canterwood Crest. I've always been impressed with you.

You're ending this series--my gosh, what a foundation! You rock, girl!

AnneB · « **Reply #4 on:** July 30, 2012, 12:26 PM »

What Danette said. I can think of only a dozen or so authors who have survived a long series (and Sue Grafton will tell you, it is truly a matter of surviving!) It will be fascinating to see what you are writing 5 years from now! To think, we knew you when!

eta: omg, Jess, I just read your "Dear Teen Me" essay on your blog. You don't need me to tell you about surviving. You already have lived several lifetimes.

msw · « **Reply #5 on:** July 30, 2012, 01:12 PM »

Wow! My daughter is such a big fan of the series! We can't wait to read what you have cooked up next.

Julia · « **Reply #6 on:** July 30, 2012, 04:40 PM »

Jessica, I remember when you started Canterwood Crest! I have always been so impressed by you and your writing! You've had a very good run, indeed, and I have no doubt that you will continue to write and publish wonderful books! Cheers!

Pam · « **Reply #7 on:** July 30, 2012, 04:43 PM »

Wow...to say you've written 20 books in a series is quite an accomplishment. Hugs to you!!!

Karen Bly · « **Reply #8 on:** July 30, 2012, 05:00 PM »

I am so impressed with you and your series. What a run. I look forward to seeing what you'll do next.

MysteryRobin · « **Reply #9 on:** July 30, 2012, 05:47 PM »

That's a huge accomplishment! My daughter is just about old enough to enjoy them, now, and I can't wait to start her on them.
I just read your essay, also, and am so impressed that you were able to write through all you had going on. So, so impressed!!

Whizbee · « **Reply #10 on:** July 30, 2012, 07:17 PM »

I can't believe you will have written (let alone published) 20 books. Amazing! You are one hard-working woman and I'm sure more goods things are coming your way.

Larissa · « **Reply #11 on:** July 30, 2012, 07:20 PM »

Congratulations on a wonderful series, Jessica! I can't wait to see what you come up with next!

Christy · « **Reply #12 on:** July 30, 2012, 07:22 PM »

I also remember when you sold your first Canterwood books. I can hardly believe how far you've come and all that you've gone through. I also read your "Dear Teen Me" article and my heart was torn in half for you. I can only say that you are stronger than you think you are. And this is your new beginning.

Vijaya · « **Reply #13 on:** July 30, 2012, 07:37 PM »

Wow! What an accomplishment, Jessica!!! It must be bittersweet. I am sure many new doors will be opening as soon as you finish writing the last three books.

Congratulations on having such a successful series!
Vijaya

ps: I also saw your article in Writer mag.

Anne Marie · « **Reply #14 on:** July 30, 2012, 07:39 PM »

Watching you write this series has been a joy. Heck, watching you grow into yourself as an independent and capable woman has been a joy, too.

andracill · « **Reply #15 on:** July 30, 2012, 10:42 PM »

With your talent, courage, and strength, you're simply moving onto the next adventure, and I have no doubt you'll do well and LIVE with grace and joy.

Congrats on such a huge accomplishment!

AnneN · « **Reply #16 on:** July 31, 2012, 02:16 AM »

You are amazing and inspiring, Jessica. Every time I see your books on the shelf (and that's All The Time!), I smile. I hope your next adventures are wonderful, too!

dinalapomy101 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 31, 2012, 06:17 AM »

Teens at my lib luv your books. And you wrote all 20 (and fast!) without a ghostwriter!

GO YOU!

Susan · « **Reply #18 on:** July 31, 2012, 08:06 AM »

All those stories! Not knowing you, for a long time I assumed they were coming from a fleet of writers at a Book Producer's! You are inventive and clearly a total pro--never doubt for a moment that you will come up with an equally fabulous new idea, and ride with it. . . .

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