Countdown to the last day of June Revision Hell. I have 4 more days until the end and I'm only on chapter three. However, I do expect it to go much smoother as I've revamped chapters one and two. But I do have an unruly ghost in my WIP! Let's just say he keeps things busy, lol.
The first pitch isn't until July 7th, so that'll give me 7 extra days (thankfully cause I'll need it!)
Other than that, it's been the same old stuff. Busy, busy, busy!!
How is everyone doing???
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Free Book Giveaway At Carina Press!!!
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Sunday, June 5, 2011
It's finally done!!!!
My bare bones first draft of Spirit Writer (will have to come up with a better title) is finally finished! I'm so proud of myself right now. I love my story and my characters.
Now comes the June Revision Hell in which I am participating in over at Savvy Authors. Time to tear it apart and fill it in more and make it SHINE. July will be when I get my chance to pitch it over at Savvy. So, I have roughly 25 days to finish. I think I may like this part the most.
Back to work. Just wanted to share this with everyone :) Have a great Sunday.
Now comes the June Revision Hell in which I am participating in over at Savvy Authors. Time to tear it apart and fill it in more and make it SHINE. July will be when I get my chance to pitch it over at Savvy. So, I have roughly 25 days to finish. I think I may like this part the most.
Back to work. Just wanted to share this with everyone :) Have a great Sunday.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
That last chapter
For me, writing that last chapter is the hardest of them all. I have to make sure all loose ends are tied up, and then, of course, there's the black moment and the HEA. Both have to be slam dunks. And I make it a bit worse on myself when I put the restraints on editing. As a matter of fact, during May Bootcamp, you couldn't go back and edit because the point was to complete a WIP in 30 days.
Back to the ending. That last pesky chapter and the characters are screaming at me to finish up already while I'm trying to ensure there's the big BANG! Yup, I'm frustrated with mine at the moment. I have the whole action climax set(my heroine is tied up and has passed out-the villain has turned on the gas. My hero is on his way to rescue her, of course, before the both of them are blown to smithereens) But, here's my problem. I need their black moment after this. Which I'm sure I'll get it sooner or later. I just prefer sooner!
How about you? Do you get frustrated with that last chapter or does it come fairly easy to you (Lucky you!)
Back to the ending. That last pesky chapter and the characters are screaming at me to finish up already while I'm trying to ensure there's the big BANG! Yup, I'm frustrated with mine at the moment. I have the whole action climax set(my heroine is tied up and has passed out-the villain has turned on the gas. My hero is on his way to rescue her, of course, before the both of them are blown to smithereens) But, here's my problem. I need their black moment after this. Which I'm sure I'll get it sooner or later. I just prefer sooner!
How about you? Do you get frustrated with that last chapter or does it come fairly easy to you (Lucky you!)
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Creating Story Ideas
I'm amazed at how simple ideas pop into my head at any given time. While driving, while on the treadmill, while sleeping, and while watching TV.
Friday evening my husband and I were watching Pawn Stars. I love this show as people bring in the most amazing items to sell to the guys. And, of course being the writer I am, every item has a story whether real or imagined in my fascinating brain. I think I drive my husband a little nutty with my notebook in hand, furiously scribbling while watching the show. He has yet to ask what I'm doing. I'll write down a story idea for each item I think has that perfect story behind it.
So, I thought it would be fun (and a little brain stretching) to list three objects where everyone can pick one and create a story idea. I'll begin.
Here are the three objects to choose from:
1. 1880 $2 Gold Canadian coin
2. 1789 Acts of Congress Book
3. 1986 Apple Computer
I'm picking the 1880 $2 gold coin which my hero has won in a hand of poker. He's never won anything before in his life and he thinks it will bring him luck. Which it does-he wins various material items and money, BUT what he soon realizes is it's also a curse! Complete involuntary celibacy! His playboy ways seem to be ending. Until he remembers the enchanting witch by the oceanside he'd met a couple of days before the poker game. He goes to her hoping she can make heads or tails from his problem.
My enchanted heroine has known this playboy for some time now, watching him break girls hearts wherever he goes, including a close friend. She had to teach him a lesson. She found where he frequented the most and realized he enjoyed a hand of poker every now and again. She'd turned herself into 'one of the guys' long enough to ensure he would win the gold coin she'd put the curse on. But, of course as he comes to ask for her help, she realizes his charm is hard to resist. She doesn't want her heart broken so she leaves the curse in place hoping he'll end his old ways and maybe settle for one woman....her.
Have fun and stretch your brain some. If you feel uncomfortable, you don't need to post yours if you don't want to.
I may do this every Saturday. Let me know your opinion.
Friday evening my husband and I were watching Pawn Stars. I love this show as people bring in the most amazing items to sell to the guys. And, of course being the writer I am, every item has a story whether real or imagined in my fascinating brain. I think I drive my husband a little nutty with my notebook in hand, furiously scribbling while watching the show. He has yet to ask what I'm doing. I'll write down a story idea for each item I think has that perfect story behind it.
So, I thought it would be fun (and a little brain stretching) to list three objects where everyone can pick one and create a story idea. I'll begin.
Here are the three objects to choose from:
1. 1880 $2 Gold Canadian coin
2. 1789 Acts of Congress Book
3. 1986 Apple Computer
I'm picking the 1880 $2 gold coin which my hero has won in a hand of poker. He's never won anything before in his life and he thinks it will bring him luck. Which it does-he wins various material items and money, BUT what he soon realizes is it's also a curse! Complete involuntary celibacy! His playboy ways seem to be ending. Until he remembers the enchanting witch by the oceanside he'd met a couple of days before the poker game. He goes to her hoping she can make heads or tails from his problem.
My enchanted heroine has known this playboy for some time now, watching him break girls hearts wherever he goes, including a close friend. She had to teach him a lesson. She found where he frequented the most and realized he enjoyed a hand of poker every now and again. She'd turned herself into 'one of the guys' long enough to ensure he would win the gold coin she'd put the curse on. But, of course as he comes to ask for her help, she realizes his charm is hard to resist. She doesn't want her heart broken so she leaves the curse in place hoping he'll end his old ways and maybe settle for one woman....her.
Have fun and stretch your brain some. If you feel uncomfortable, you don't need to post yours if you don't want to.
I may do this every Saturday. Let me know your opinion.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Changes Abound
Yup, that's right. My life is going through some little changes and making it all challenging. I had already mentioned it all in the last blog post. So, here's some updating.
Apparently, the doctors can't come to a definitive due date as they keep changing it. Now, it's Dec. 28th. But, since that was with an ultrasound, maybe that will be the date. As you can see, I posted the pic of him/her. My son says it looks like a gummy bear. I'm inclined to agree.
I've put in my notice at the full time job. My last day is Friday. Hopefully, the motorcycle shop will turn around.
I did manage to write 1985 words this past weekend. Today I got in 684 words. I'm at Chapter Six and am getting into the story. I have to force myself not to do any editing until June. That's so hard for me. So, I plow forward full steam ahead and hopefully I can get this book finished in the next 6 days. That'll be an all weekend project and hopefully I can pull it off with Memorial Day and all.
In case I don't post again on Sunday, Happy Memorial Day everyone. I'm going to see Joe Nichols at Freedom Weekend Aloft in town this Saturday night :)
Saturday, May 21, 2011
A Little Procrastination-Alot of Life
I had every intention of keeping up with the twice a week blog posts after the Blog Challenge. Then, life happened.
Let me say I am still working toward my goal of writing twice a week-Wednesdays and Sundays. So, why am I posting today? Because I need to devote a huge amount of time tomorrow toward my writing.
First, I found out that my daughter will be having a bundle of joy (and future payback for her of course-this would make a very long blog post in itself) around December 31st. Maybe with any luck, he/she will be born on New Year's Day.
Second, I've been working a full time job, waking up at 5am and after work, I go down to the motorcycle shop to deal with it for a bit most days. And I spend half of Saturday there usually. If I'm not down there, then it's the house cleaning, running after children or for them. By the time I'm done at 7:30 pm, I can't usually write being too tired. To fix this problem, I guess I'm giving my notice at the full time job (also because who we hired as manager at the shop isn't doing his job at all), return to the shop and at least there, I have a better chance at writing. (No more 5 am for me).
Third, there shouldn't be any excuses why I haven't been able to just say, "I need my own time." and be able to do that.
Since my last post, I haven't written a whole lot, so I'm attempting to devote pretty much the whole weekend to writing (of course, as much as my family will allow.)
Wish me luck!
Let me say I am still working toward my goal of writing twice a week-Wednesdays and Sundays. So, why am I posting today? Because I need to devote a huge amount of time tomorrow toward my writing.
First, I found out that my daughter will be having a bundle of joy (and future payback for her of course-this would make a very long blog post in itself) around December 31st. Maybe with any luck, he/she will be born on New Year's Day.
Second, I've been working a full time job, waking up at 5am and after work, I go down to the motorcycle shop to deal with it for a bit most days. And I spend half of Saturday there usually. If I'm not down there, then it's the house cleaning, running after children or for them. By the time I'm done at 7:30 pm, I can't usually write being too tired. To fix this problem, I guess I'm giving my notice at the full time job (also because who we hired as manager at the shop isn't doing his job at all), return to the shop and at least there, I have a better chance at writing. (No more 5 am for me).
Third, there shouldn't be any excuses why I haven't been able to just say, "I need my own time." and be able to do that.
Since my last post, I haven't written a whole lot, so I'm attempting to devote pretty much the whole weekend to writing (of course, as much as my family will allow.)
Wish me luck!
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