For those of you wondering if I’ve dropped off the face of the earth 
Here’s an update on what’s up, or down depending on the direction you’re looking…
I’ll have a schedule up soon and of course, will let y’all know about writing stuff as well, soon.
Have a great weekend! We made it to another Friday 
Just finished the first series of the new Dr. Who. So many feelings swimming around! Part of me is gonna really miss the Ninth Doctor now 
And seeing Rose’s real devastation in the first ep of the second was just perfect. I felt the same when she realized that the new Doctor wasn’t her Doctor. But it’s exciting to see how their relationship changes now. It was uncanny watching the first ep of the second and seeing how even though Tenth isn’t the same as Ninth, there are flashes and glimmers of him in there still. And I’ll miss “fantastic!”
Can’t believe I’m only now watching these! Now I’m making myself stop so I can revise more of Silver Hollow and Vynasha. Though it’s really really hard lol.
AMAZING! It’s so crazy to me how your life can change so quickly, as Colleen Hoover has proven. When I first met her, I was searching for fellow Indie authors to pass along their wisdom and advice. Colleen had written a book called ‘Slammed’ at the time and I had yet to read it. She was such a sport and really funny. We passed emails a bit and then I read her book…WOW (was my reaction lol)
And then all of the sudden, overnight it almost seemed, she climbing the charts. And the sequel was published and just as amazing I had to devour it in one night. I’m happy to say that she has graduated into that coveted, rarely found place most Indies can only dream.
She’s been picked up by a major publishing house, is talking movie deals and writing full time! Congrats Colleen Hoover, and thank you for showing Texas gals can make it big! You’re such an inspiration to me
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Today’s the sort of dreary day I want to just curl up and wallow happily in. Bedsheets, hot tea and books & writing heaven.
I recently had the chance to be interviewed by fellow blogger and friend, Simona of “…Secrets from Books” fame! I love interviews because you never know what people are gonna ask you. Simona’s questions are unique and fun and you should definitely check them out by clicking on the pic/link below!
“If you stay, I’ll do whatever you want. I’ll quit the band, go with you to New York. But if you need me to go away, I’ll do that, too. I was talking to Liz and she said maybe coming back to your old life would be too painful, that maybe it’d be easier for you to erase us. And that would suck, but I’d do it. I can lose you like that if I don’t lose you today. I’ll let you go. If you stay.”
― Gayle Forman, If I Stay
Taken from one of the most powerful YA books I’ve had the privilege to read.
Wow it seems like forever since I posted anything on here! I thought that this time I’d update y’all on some things that are coming up and have been happening, writing wise. And maybe, just maybe, pass on a few nuggets you can save for later.
Ohre finished it’s five day free promo, thanks to Amazon Kindle and was a big success! At least, a big success in my mind, lol. I really enjoyed seeing the numbers just to know that people were interested. And after all, who doesn’t love freebies? Now I’m working on Tamn, the sequel. This novella will probably take us back a little in terms of flashbacks, so that we learn what happened to the Pioneer crew. What exactly did they go through to find the younglings? And of course, we’ll show his past, present and hint at his future with Qeya.
Next up on my -W.I.P is Vynasha, A Wylder Tale. It’s a series that I’ve been working on off and on for several years. I have so many of those collecting virtual dust in my future book files, lol. The good thing for y’all is that means a never-ending supply of stories. The bad thing for me is taking these books I started four + years ago and turning them into working novels.
Vynasha is in second draft mode and I’m slowly getting through piece by piece. Be looking for the cover reveal and of course the Goodreads post. Because this weekend I will write the rough synopsis!
I’ve learned so much in such a short time it seems like with my writing. It’s crazy that before I got into this business I thought of how easy it would be and that I was already “there” in a lot of ways. But, oh man! My writing was so raw and uncut and the biggest struggle is learning how to make it clean but keep your voice, for me. There’s times when I want to go on and on in description and I have to curb my gusto. Which is a big part of fleshing out the final piece. Plugging in info so that your meaning is clear. Because something I’ve had to learn is not everyone can see into your brain and they don’t always get “abstract.” Eesh, I don’t even get abstract art half the time. ;p
So my best advice on that subject is if you think you’re stuff is brilliant, read a classic for a change instead of commercial or even fanfiction. Keeps it in perspective!
I’ve been reading the proof copy of Stay lately and have enjoyed getting to read the final product straight through. It’s probably the first thing I’ve written with my new writing attitude in mind. Keeping an eye on things and not just going crazy, I mean. But I’m excited to finish the corrections so I can put it on print on Amazon & Barnes & Noble and do a Goodreads giveaway! Woot!
Eesh there’s been so much going on in my head about writing in general, but I think I’ll save that for the next update, lol.
Meantime, enjoy your weekend! Here’s hoping that we all get some big things accomplished! And that I don’t watch too many Dr. Who episodes ;p
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