Vera Brook's Blog, page 2
October 13, 2019
Writing update
Dear Readers,
Thanks so much to those of you who emailed me asking about the Sand Runner series. (I mean it! There's no better motivation for a writer to finish a book than a reader waiting to read it. So feel free to bug me any time. I love it.)
So... to answer the question.
Yes! I am absolutely writing the next book in the Sand Runner series. In fact, it'll be at least two more books, because there is too much story to fit into one and I've grown attached to some characters and want to bring them back.
It's taking so long mostly because of Life (moving, moving again, changing jobs, etc.). But another reason is my own creative brain. It's been spinning new story ideas like crazy lately, anything from short stories to whole series, and I always cave in and drop everything to write them down and sometimes get sucked in for days or weeks. I also took several long dives into the writing craft (raise your hand if you're a nerd like me and love learning).
On the bright side, once I catch up, I hope to have several new books out relatively soon, and also to get better at staying in touch with my readers. (My dream is to start going to book festivals and such, to meet readers face to face. But I need more books out to make that work. Fingers crossed.)
So thanks again for your emails and your questions. And please stay tuned for book 3 in the Sand Runner series and much more to come!
Vera
Thanks so much to those of you who emailed me asking about the Sand Runner series. (I mean it! There's no better motivation for a writer to finish a book than a reader waiting to read it. So feel free to bug me any time. I love it.)
So... to answer the question.
Yes! I am absolutely writing the next book in the Sand Runner series. In fact, it'll be at least two more books, because there is too much story to fit into one and I've grown attached to some characters and want to bring them back.
It's taking so long mostly because of Life (moving, moving again, changing jobs, etc.). But another reason is my own creative brain. It's been spinning new story ideas like crazy lately, anything from short stories to whole series, and I always cave in and drop everything to write them down and sometimes get sucked in for days or weeks. I also took several long dives into the writing craft (raise your hand if you're a nerd like me and love learning).
On the bright side, once I catch up, I hope to have several new books out relatively soon, and also to get better at staying in touch with my readers. (My dream is to start going to book festivals and such, to meet readers face to face. But I need more books out to make that work. Fingers crossed.)
So thanks again for your emails and your questions. And please stay tuned for book 3 in the Sand Runner series and much more to come!
Vera
March 30, 2018
I'll be on a panel at the SFWA Nebula Conference 2018
I'm thrilled (and slightly terrified) to be a speaker on the "We're New Here: How to Navigate Being an 'Emerging Author'" panel with Fonda Lee, Peng Shepherd, and Tracy Townsend at the SFWA Nebula Conference 2018.
The panel is on Friday, May 18, 10:00-11:00am.
Here is the description:
At some point, every published creator was a newcomer to their field. This panel will bring together both established creators and those in the early years of their careers to talk about the challenges they've faced in the publishing world and what they've learned about navigating through them.
You can learn more about the SFWA Nebula Conference 2018 ,a href="https://nebulas.sfwa.org/nebula-confe....
If you're planning to go, see you there!
The panel is on Friday, May 18, 10:00-11:00am.
Here is the description:
At some point, every published creator was a newcomer to their field. This panel will bring together both established creators and those in the early years of their careers to talk about the challenges they've faced in the publishing world and what they've learned about navigating through them.
You can learn more about the SFWA Nebula Conference 2018 ,a href="https://nebulas.sfwa.org/nebula-confe....
If you're planning to go, see you there!
March 1, 2018
Sand Runner is on NetGalley (thanks, Kobo Writing Life!)
Are you a NetGalley reviewer? If you enjoy dystopian YA, I would love it if you gave Sand Runner a try! The link is here!
With thanks to Kobo Writing Life for opening one door another for indie authors!
With thanks to Kobo Writing Life for opening one door another for indie authors!
February 23, 2018
Vera's Coloring Book Bundle Giveaway
If anyone is in need of coloring books, I'm giving away 3 of them on my website. Come on over & enter the giveaway!
February 22, 2018
See you at the 2018 SFWA Nebula Conference in May
It’s official! I have my ticket for the 2018 Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) Nebula Conference in Pittsburgh, PA, in May. It’s my first ever SFWA conference, and I’m super-excited!
If you're going too--see you there!
If you're going too--see you there!
February 14, 2018
Book 2 in the Sand Runner series is now out!
I'm happy to report that CAGE RUNNER, book 2 in the Sand Runner series, is now out in both paperback and ebook. Thank you to everyone who patiently waited!
If you want to grab a free preview, nicely formatted for print, visit my website. (I've completely remodeled the website, so feel free to poke around.)
And if you've read & enjoyed Sand Runner, and would like to read & possibly review book 2, message me!
If you want to grab a free preview, nicely formatted for print, visit my website. (I've completely remodeled the website, so feel free to poke around.)
And if you've read & enjoyed Sand Runner, and would like to read & possibly review book 2, message me!
February 8, 2018
Two new coloring books
I published two new coloring books: Fun Florals and Terrific Tools.
The designs were a lot of fun to create - and I hope they'll be as much fun to color. If you're into coloring, check them out!
The designs were a lot of fun to create - and I hope they'll be as much fun to color. If you're into coloring, check them out!
January 26, 2018
My new author website is up!
I never thought I'd be excited to learn about plugins, widgets, sidebars, and such - but I am!
My biggest accomplishment to date: Figuring out how to change the copyright in the footer. It involved... me writing half a line of code. (Gasp!)
Although I can't take all the credit. StudioPress had very good instructions. Even if the code was kind of odd & non-linear.
My biggest accomplishment to date: Figuring out how to change the copyright in the footer. It involved... me writing half a line of code. (Gasp!)
Although I can't take all the credit. StudioPress had very good instructions. Even if the code was kind of odd & non-linear.
January 17, 2018
Website under construction - thanks for your patience
Just a quick note to let you know that I'm rebuilding my website and it will be down for a few days. Trust me, it's a health hazard right now.
But if you wanted to check it out, I'll let you know when it's safe to enter. Please come back then! Thanks.
But if you wanted to check it out, I'll let you know when it's safe to enter. Please come back then! Thanks.
December 28, 2017
Looks like I will fall short of my 2017 reading goal because ... 4 seasons of The 100 on Netflix
I'm not sorry, though. I've pretty much banned myself from watching any TV the whole last year, to make time for writing.
But it's the holidays, and the show is terrific & hugely inspiring! So cheers to Clarke's courage & Bellamy's loyalty, and to Kass Morgan's amazing post-apocalyptic storytelling!
(I'll have to read the books as well.)
But it's the holidays, and the show is terrific & hugely inspiring! So cheers to Clarke's courage & Bellamy's loyalty, and to Kass Morgan's amazing post-apocalyptic storytelling!
(I'll have to read the books as well.)
