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April 15, 2016
Day 68 of 90: The people in our lives #ASMSG #IARTG #IAN1 #SupportIndieAuthors
It’s amazing how a simple visit from a friend can shape our day. I woke up, grumpy and in pain, and I couldn’t shake the feeling off for much of the day. I was irritable, and frustrated because I couldn’t slip out of my funk.
Until a friend came by. A little joking, a shared laugh, and it’s much easier to get to work.
Sometimes we need an outside perspective to break us out of our funk. As people, we can fall into a rut we don’t see. One that keeps us down, and makes things harder than they need to be.
You have to open up in this world. I’m not saying you shouldn’t have secrets, I’m all for privacy. There still needs to be a way for you to release the frustration of day to day life. Whether it is a game, friends you share life with, or writing, you have to find help to shoulder the burden.
That’s why you need to cultivate as many honest and true friends as you can. The kind that’s not afraid to tell you the brutally honest truth. The kind you’re willing to accept it from.
I’ve worked with all kinds of people in this world. I’ve seen the poor person who has known nothing but struggle in their lives, and I’ve seen powerful people at the end of their lives. One thing they agree on, it’s the people in your life that make it special.
Cherish the wonderful people in your life, and seek out new friends. Be willing to make your own decisions about life, and the kind of company you keep.
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April 14, 2016
Day 67 of 90: Over 2/3 of the way done! #ASMSG #IARTG #IAN1 #SupportIndieAuthors
Over two thirds of the way through this project!
Not only am I nearing the end of this project, but my other works are going awesome as well. It’s like writing here helps to jumpstart everything else. I know I’ve told you guys that before, but it really is true.
Even though I usually write fiction, taking the time to get my thoughts in order to write this helps. The words flow easier, and I don’t struggle quite as much for the right way to say something. I can’t believe how much it helps, even though they’re two completely different styles of writing.
I also have a constant stream of ideas that assault me as I write here, but I blame that on the ADD. Which is another thing doing this helps to combat!
The point being, an organized mind will help as I look to put one word in front of the other. That’s how we share our stories anyways. It’s not like you gals and guys get the jumbled mess that’s inside my head, you guys get it after it’s been cleaned up some.
I love finishing up a project. There’s nothing quite like the euphoria that comes with it. A sense of accomplishment that makes me crave for the next phase of my journey.
Even now I’m planning parts of my next story, though nothing is concrete.
But I digress, even knowing the end is coming makes doing this every day easier. And after I finish this, I’ll get right to work with my imagination. I love being an author.
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Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 4/14/2016 part 2
Bad Girl School by Julie Smith
I was a little upset at this book because I want to love it. It just did not keep my attention. I was not into the talking cat thing either, it did not work for me. I have read a book before that I loved the talking cat in it and I wanted to love it in this book too. But it fell flat for me. ” Bad Girl School” was not what I expected it to be so that was interesting but I overall I wanted more from this book. 3/5
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Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 4/14/2016 part 1
Detective Mike Eiser is an interesting character. I was pleased to read a good detective book. I like to find these “diamonds in the rough” and I think this is one. I have not read anything else from this author but I enjoyed this book. * I received this book for the author in exchange for an honest review* 5/5
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April 13, 2016
Day 66 of 90: How your write is just as important as what you write. #ASMSG #IARTG #IAN1 #SupportIndieAuthors
I just completed a scene in a WIP that made me wince. I always love doing that to myself, but it’s even better when I get Sara with it too. That’s when you know you’re doing your job as a writer, when people have the desired reaction as you let them read a section.
How you write is just as important as what you write. Your words need to contain clear meaning, without going over the head of your audience. I’ve been told I have a simplistic style of writing, that my descriptions aren’t enough, and that I head hop too much. Yet when I go back to read my works, I get enjoyment from them. That’s all that matters to me in the end.
I’ve found success as a writer precisely because I define my own success. I’ve given away close to two thousand of the first book in Breath of the Titans, and I’m approaching two hundred given away of Everyone Dies At The End. Knowing I have the potential for that many readers makes me happy inside.
Over the course of two years, I’ve given everything I have to learning to be an author. I wake up, eat, sleep, and dream being an author. I’m constantly thinking of new ideas for a WIP or a scene to make my current project one step closer to completion.
I’m daydreaming about my writing even as I do the normal, mundane things I have to do in order to survive in this world. I carry my stories with me everywhere I go, and they’re constantly shaping how I view the world.
I love the power being an author gives me. I can write something, and then years later, someone can pick it up. They’ll stare at my words, and hallucinate vividly. A spell of illusion I pull over their eyes in an attempt to help them get away from whatever reality they’re trying to escape.
Though our stories are written down one at a time, you need to remember that it’s a marathon not a sprint. Even if your books aren’t appreciated right this second, it doesn’t mean someone won’t find them to be a hidden gem in the future.
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Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 4/13/2016 part 3
I was a little on the fence with this book. I enjoyed the characters but I was concerned because I don’t think I read too many dystopia. But I enjoyed it never the less. I think the story line had me thinking and the characters were developed very well. * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review* 4/5
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Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 4/13/2016 part 2
Aveena: The City of Gold by Destiny Hawkins
This was an exciting book. I wanted to learn more about Aveena. I’m not sure I would follow a shooting star. :) But I’m glad Michael did. The book was exciting and great set up for more in the series. * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review* 5/5
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