Lazette Gifford's Blog, page 93
April 6, 2012
Project Report Eight: Water/Stone/Light
I took part in Forward Motion's March Madness this year and
in one week I wrote 40k on Water/Stone/Light.
The book is now close to the end of the first draft. I would not have been able to do this without
the outline because of all the other work I had to do as well (DAZ newsletter,
Vision: A Resource for Writers e-zine, updates for Forward Motion and a bit
more work for DAZ3D.com, etc.)
in one week I wrote 40k on Water/Stone/Light.
The book is now close to the end of the first draft. I would not have been able to do this without
the outline because of all the other work I had to do as well (DAZ newsletter,
Vision: A Resource for Writers e-zine, updates for Forward Motion and a bit
more work for DAZ3D.com, etc.)
April 1, 2012
March 20, 2012
Project Report 7: Water/Stone/Light
I haven't written a proper a report on this novel lately,
but I have been working on the story.
The first draft is almost up to 40k already (and probably will cross
that line tonight -- yes, I was right.
Crossed the 40k mark). The story revolves
around the arrival of a new prince heir who is absolutely not suited to the
position. His grandmother, the queen, is
desperate
March 15, 2012
Welcome to Z Command Center: Merry-Go-Round Tour # 9
Hi there! I'm Zette's
Muse, and I thought I'd take a few minutes away from tormenting . . . inspiring Zette to show you her work
area. So, welcome to the spot where
Zette spends the majority of her time.
We'll tour the various controls and additions to this location. Please also note that while most assume the
'Z' in Z Command Center stands stands for Zette, people should realize
Muse, and I thought I'd take a few minutes away from tormenting . . . inspiring Zette to show you her work
area. So, welcome to the spot where
Zette spends the majority of her time.
We'll tour the various controls and additions to this location. Please also note that while most assume the
'Z' in Z Command Center stands stands for Zette, people should realize
March 8, 2012
Happy Birthday to Me
So, here I am celebrating another year. I've started a new book (right now called
Elves in Space, but I hope to find something better. Really.) and I wrote 1000 words on it before
I went to bed last night. I always start a new book on my birthday as a way to have fun doing what I love to do. Today I've also done
bits and pieces of stuff for work, but I'm about to go write again.
March 6, 2012
Why I love Russ
This is an exchange of emails between Russ and me today:
Zette --
Little package came today! I'm setting it aside for a couple days (until my birthday on the 8th).
Russ --
Oh, I think it MUST be opened now!!!!
Small, white odd shaped? Making funny sounds?
If so, open it quickly!!
Zette --
No funny sounds. LOL.
It's the 2012 Love Stamp box?
Russ --
That's the one!
Open it quick!!
Zette --
Little package came today! I'm setting it aside for a couple days (until my birthday on the 8th).
Russ --
Oh, I think it MUST be opened now!!!!
Small, white odd shaped? Making funny sounds?
If so, open it quickly!!
Zette --
No funny sounds. LOL.
It's the 2012 Love Stamp box?
Russ --
That's the one!
Open it quick!!
March 5, 2012
New Release: The Servant Girl (and book sale!)
I am very happy to announce that my latest fantasy novel, The Servant
Girl, is now available:
Eliza lived with Princess Sondra as
her trusted companion until civil war tore her from her friend's side. Now she must learn to live in a world filled
with intrigue and danger, where the use of her magic might get her killed . . .
and where it is getting increasingly difficult to tell friend
Girl, is now available:
Eliza lived with Princess Sondra as
her trusted companion until civil war tore her from her friend's side. Now she must learn to live in a world filled
with intrigue and danger, where the use of her magic might get her killed . . .
and where it is getting increasingly difficult to tell friend
March 2, 2012
A sneak peek at Devlin 1: Welcome to Forest
This is the next novel in the queue, which should be out in April or May. I thought I would share a bit of the story. This is a science fiction tale from my Inner Worlds Council universe.
Chapter One
Devlin stood
beneath the high wooden benches and tried not to wince every time she heard a
creak or groan from the wood. The last set of bleachers collapsed ten years
ago,
Chapter One
Devlin stood
beneath the high wooden benches and tried not to wince every time she heard a
creak or groan from the wood. The last set of bleachers collapsed ten years
ago,
Welcome to March!
The big news this month is "Read an e-book week"
which runs from March 4 through March 10.
Smashwords is doing a nice promo and I'll have my novels there on sale
for $1.50 each (and some of the shorter pieces for free!) This includes The Servant Girl which I hope to release on the 6th or so!
Eliza lived with
Princess Sondra as her trusted companion until civil war tore her from her
which runs from March 4 through March 10.
Smashwords is doing a nice promo and I'll have my novels there on sale
for $1.50 each (and some of the shorter pieces for free!) This includes The Servant Girl which I hope to release on the 6th or so!
Eliza lived with
Princess Sondra as her trusted companion until civil war tore her from her
February 28, 2012
Zette's Take: The Best Revenge
If you write more than a half dozen words a week, you are
likely going to hear this from someone: Oh how could you write so much and forgo
quality for quantity! You must be a bad
writer!
A friend and I were discussing the fine art of being
prolific in the FM chat room tonight (hello DC -- J.
A. Marlow) and how people react to the idea that we actually, you know,
spend more time
likely going to hear this from someone: Oh how could you write so much and forgo
quality for quantity! You must be a bad
writer!
A friend and I were discussing the fine art of being
prolific in the FM chat room tonight (hello DC -- J.
A. Marlow) and how people react to the idea that we actually, you know,
spend more time
