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August 13, 2014
RIP Robin Williams: ROW80 Update
I was out of town the last two days attending my dear friend's mother's memorial service.
Already in a somber mood and reflecting on my blessings, I was shocked and saddened to hear about the loss of Robin Williams.
SourceFirst, my heart went out to him for his struggle with depression. Although it's easy for outsiders to see what he had to live for, we can't possibly understand what his inner struggles were like. Mental illness is cruel and it doesn't play by the rules.
Celebrity deaths often feel surreal. When I hear about them, I feel bad. But few have affected me as much as hearing about Robin Williams. I loved him first in Mork & Mindy and then later in countless movies, including Dead Poet's Society, Good Morning Vietnam, Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji (one my kids recently discovered and love), Awakenings, Aladdin, Good Will Hunting. Just to name a few.
Story after story on the Internet heralded his charitable nature and the happiness he brought to others. My thoughts go out to his family and friends. Rest in peace, Robin Williams.
What was your favorite of his movies?
Mine was probably Good Morning Vietnam.
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A Round of Words in 80 Days (ROW80) Update
Not much from me since Sunday with travel and a memorial service. I did get some work done on editing and blog preparation at the airport and on the plane ride.
Next week is the last week of summer and my baby sister, her husband, and their two kids will be visiting. Guess I'll be getting up early and staying up late to squeeze in everything I want to get done!
Already in a somber mood and reflecting on my blessings, I was shocked and saddened to hear about the loss of Robin Williams.
SourceFirst, my heart went out to him for his struggle with depression. Although it's easy for outsiders to see what he had to live for, we can't possibly understand what his inner struggles were like. Mental illness is cruel and it doesn't play by the rules.Celebrity deaths often feel surreal. When I hear about them, I feel bad. But few have affected me as much as hearing about Robin Williams. I loved him first in Mork & Mindy and then later in countless movies, including Dead Poet's Society, Good Morning Vietnam, Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji (one my kids recently discovered and love), Awakenings, Aladdin, Good Will Hunting. Just to name a few.
Story after story on the Internet heralded his charitable nature and the happiness he brought to others. My thoughts go out to his family and friends. Rest in peace, Robin Williams.
What was your favorite of his movies?
Mine was probably Good Morning Vietnam.
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A Round of Words in 80 Days (ROW80) Update
Not much from me since Sunday with travel and a memorial service. I did get some work done on editing and blog preparation at the airport and on the plane ride.
Next week is the last week of summer and my baby sister, her husband, and their two kids will be visiting. Guess I'll be getting up early and staying up late to squeeze in everything I want to get done!
August 11, 2014
Daughter Day
Today is Son and Daughter Day. Or, in my world, Daughter Day!
I have three incredible daughters and am the oldest of three girls, so I pretty much think daughters rock. My girls are all kinds of different, which I love. They challenge me and make me appreciate the world in a whole new way. I'm thankful as a mom and a writer.
I hope everyone can take a moment today to appreciate the loved ones in their life. We are not guaranteed tomorrow, a fact all too real to me today as I head to a friend's mom's memorial service. Try and take advantage of every opportunity to tell someone you love them.
Jackie, Reagan & Maddie -- I am blessed to be your mom. I love you with every fiber of my being.
Aside: How cool that my daughter wears her UtopYA shirt everywhere!
I have three incredible daughters and am the oldest of three girls, so I pretty much think daughters rock. My girls are all kinds of different, which I love. They challenge me and make me appreciate the world in a whole new way. I'm thankful as a mom and a writer.
I hope everyone can take a moment today to appreciate the loved ones in their life. We are not guaranteed tomorrow, a fact all too real to me today as I head to a friend's mom's memorial service. Try and take advantage of every opportunity to tell someone you love them.
Jackie, Reagan & Maddie -- I am blessed to be your mom. I love you with every fiber of my being.
Aside: How cool that my daughter wears her UtopYA shirt everywhere!
August 10, 2014
Character Emails: ROW80
Inspiration often hits me at the most inopportune times.
Never wanting to lose inspiration, I have a new method for capturing thoughts about my characters (particularly when these moments happen while I'm not anywhere near my laptop).
It's simple, really. My characters send me an email with their wishes. I can't tell you how many times Reagan, the MC in the Tala Prophecy series, sends me an email about a particular scene or things she's worried about.
To non-writers, this might sound a bit kooky. However, I must admit I love opening my laptop and being inspired by characters' thoughts in my inbox.
Do you ever have an email from one of your characters?
Aside: If I'm driving, my daughters will type up the emails from the characters. God love my dear girls, because they've never questioned this exercise. Now, if only I could teach my pups to help as well.
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A Round of Words in 80 Days (ROW80) Update
My plan is still to have a rough draft completed of Chasing Forgiveness, a Tala Prophecy novella, by September 15th. However, life has thrown me a curveball. A dear friend of mine in Colorado just lost her mother after a twelve-year battle with Leukemia. I am heading to Denver to be with my friend and celebrate her mother's life (not back until late Tuesday).
I will use the plane time to get started on the novella and do some editing work. Otherwise, I'm offline and there for my friend.
Wishing everyone a productive week and beautiful moments with people they cherish.
Never wanting to lose inspiration, I have a new method for capturing thoughts about my characters (particularly when these moments happen while I'm not anywhere near my laptop).
It's simple, really. My characters send me an email with their wishes. I can't tell you how many times Reagan, the MC in the Tala Prophecy series, sends me an email about a particular scene or things she's worried about.
To non-writers, this might sound a bit kooky. However, I must admit I love opening my laptop and being inspired by characters' thoughts in my inbox.
Do you ever have an email from one of your characters?
Aside: If I'm driving, my daughters will type up the emails from the characters. God love my dear girls, because they've never questioned this exercise. Now, if only I could teach my pups to help as well.
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A Round of Words in 80 Days (ROW80) Update
My plan is still to have a rough draft completed of Chasing Forgiveness, a Tala Prophecy novella, by September 15th. However, life has thrown me a curveball. A dear friend of mine in Colorado just lost her mother after a twelve-year battle with Leukemia. I am heading to Denver to be with my friend and celebrate her mother's life (not back until late Tuesday).
I will use the plane time to get started on the novella and do some editing work. Otherwise, I'm offline and there for my friend.
Wishing everyone a productive week and beautiful moments with people they cherish.
August 8, 2014
Witch Hunter Olivia by TA Kunz Promo Blitz
Here's what New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors are saying about Witch Hunter Olivia by T.A. Kunz:
"Witch hunters and sexy tattoo artists? This New Adult Paranormal is EVERYTHING fans of romance and action are looking for."- #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout"A fun, action-packed, enjoyable read!"
- New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cora Carmack"The perfect blend of New Adult and Paranormal. It's absolutely fantastic!"- New York Times bestselling author Nichole Chase~ ~ ~Reviewers are calling Witch Hunter Olivia "amazing, fun, well-written, and entertaining." You don't want to miss the hottest New Adult paranormal romance of the summer!
ABOUT THE BOOKIn the town of Piedmont Pointe, where paranormal is the norm, a girl can easily get herself in over her head with a single wrong move. Unfortunately for Olivia Adams, she's about to make several.
Starting over is never easy, but it seemed like the only option to Olivia. The decision to turn her back on the Guild of Witch Hunters, the very group she devoted her entire life to, was one of the hardest things she ever did. It meant leaving her family, her friends, and her old identity behind forever. Coming to terms with what caused her to abandon her duties in the first place was even harder.
While trying to lay low and stay off the Guild's radar, Olivia finds herself thrust back into her old ways after unknowingly interrupting an assassination hit on a powerful witch. What follows is the last thing she ever thought she'd agree to do--protect the very thing she was groomed to hunt.
To complicate things even further, Olivia begins to develop feelings for a tattoo artist who also happens to be half warlock, and no matter how hard she tries to fight it, she can't resist her inescapable draw to him.
Olivia's forbidden relationship isn't her only issue though, because once the mystery behind the assassination
attempt starts to unravel, she's forced to choose sides when the loyalties still tied to her past life are tested again.
So much for the idea of a fresh start.
BUY THE BOOK NOWAmazon ~ Amazon UK ~ Amazon AUS ~ B&N ~ iBooks ~ Kobo
ABOUT THE AUTHORAuthor T.A. Kunz has always had a fondness for reading thrilling mysteries and action-packed urban fantasies. So, it was no surprise when T.A. decided to write stories that they’d fall into one of those two genres. T.A. lives in Central Florida with two fur babies and a mechanical engineer who also happens to be quite the culinary badass, which there are no complaints about. Being a self-diagnosed caffeine addict, many joke that T.A.’s addiction to Starbucks coffee will likely be their downfall later in life.
STALK THE AUTHOR Website ~ Twitter
"Witch hunters and sexy tattoo artists? This New Adult Paranormal is EVERYTHING fans of romance and action are looking for."- #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout"A fun, action-packed, enjoyable read!"
- New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cora Carmack"The perfect blend of New Adult and Paranormal. It's absolutely fantastic!"- New York Times bestselling author Nichole Chase~ ~ ~Reviewers are calling Witch Hunter Olivia "amazing, fun, well-written, and entertaining." You don't want to miss the hottest New Adult paranormal romance of the summer!
ABOUT THE BOOKIn the town of Piedmont Pointe, where paranormal is the norm, a girl can easily get herself in over her head with a single wrong move. Unfortunately for Olivia Adams, she's about to make several.Starting over is never easy, but it seemed like the only option to Olivia. The decision to turn her back on the Guild of Witch Hunters, the very group she devoted her entire life to, was one of the hardest things she ever did. It meant leaving her family, her friends, and her old identity behind forever. Coming to terms with what caused her to abandon her duties in the first place was even harder.
While trying to lay low and stay off the Guild's radar, Olivia finds herself thrust back into her old ways after unknowingly interrupting an assassination hit on a powerful witch. What follows is the last thing she ever thought she'd agree to do--protect the very thing she was groomed to hunt.
To complicate things even further, Olivia begins to develop feelings for a tattoo artist who also happens to be half warlock, and no matter how hard she tries to fight it, she can't resist her inescapable draw to him.
Olivia's forbidden relationship isn't her only issue though, because once the mystery behind the assassination
attempt starts to unravel, she's forced to choose sides when the loyalties still tied to her past life are tested again.
So much for the idea of a fresh start.
BUY THE BOOK NOWAmazon ~ Amazon UK ~ Amazon AUS ~ B&N ~ iBooks ~ Kobo
ABOUT THE AUTHORAuthor T.A. Kunz has always had a fondness for reading thrilling mysteries and action-packed urban fantasies. So, it was no surprise when T.A. decided to write stories that they’d fall into one of those two genres. T.A. lives in Central Florida with two fur babies and a mechanical engineer who also happens to be quite the culinary badass, which there are no complaints about. Being a self-diagnosed caffeine addict, many joke that T.A.’s addiction to Starbucks coffee will likely be their downfall later in life.
STALK THE AUTHOR Website ~ Twitter
August 6, 2014
Squirrel Syndrome: #IWSG & #ROW80
The
Insecure Writer's Support Group
(or IWSG) is a wonderful group put together by the amazing Alex J. Cavanaugh (which now has an equally cool
Facebook group
). The first Wednesday of each month is the perfect opportunity to share my insecurities on the #IWSG therapy couch, get encouragement and support about such insecurities, and to read how other writers are faring.
In the summer, I have a severe case of squirrel syndrome. I have it all the time, but it's so much worse this time of year (holidays rank a close second).
This is me...
So many things bombard my brain. I'm getting better at avoiding the major distractions to productivity--social media, Twitter, FB, phone dinging--but that leaves me with a to do list a mile long. Then, there's the added craziness of a summer with all three kids at home and visitors. I love company, but it does make balancing it all that much harder.
Then, a new phenomenon for me. I have WAY too many characters and stories in my head right now. I am so not complaining, because one of my biggest fears as a writer is having writer's block. However, I'm worried I'll either lose passion for my current trilogy characters/story or miss out on some new characters/ story. Or, worse, I sit down to a blank page and get overwhelmed by voices and end up paralyzed.
Any suggestions?
Can't wait to see how others are doing!
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Wednesdays are also A Round of Words in 80 Days (ROW80) check-ins.
I'm sinking a bit with productivity. I've let the to do list get too long, and I'm overwhelmed. Still, I did meet with my anthology group and received some great feedback on my story. I'm going to finish up some rewrites this week.
In addition, I am working on a final edit of a NA Contemporary novel and have set a deadline for finishing the Chasing Forgiveness rough draft (9/15).
Now, to keep the Squirrel Syndrome at bay until I can get some things done.
August 5, 2014
Making Memories & Resolutions
I've been a bit MIA. One of my girlfriends came for a visit and then we joined two other friends in Napa for my birthday. Now, I'm finally getting back into the swing of things.
Now to get back to writing and enjoy the last few weeks of summer with my girls! Speaking of them, we headed into San Francisco last week. Life really is all about the memories. I truly believe living is what makes us better writers.
Today, my (unofficial) UtopYA 2015 Resolutions are featured over at The Paisley Reader here . Please take a look. It's a great series, so be sure and check out some of the other featured attendees while you are there.
I'm off to get some work done. Hope everyone is doing well and making memories!
Now to get back to writing and enjoy the last few weeks of summer with my girls! Speaking of them, we headed into San Francisco last week. Life really is all about the memories. I truly believe living is what makes us better writers.
Today, my (unofficial) UtopYA 2015 Resolutions are featured over at The Paisley Reader here . Please take a look. It's a great series, so be sure and check out some of the other featured attendees while you are there.
I'm off to get some work done. Hope everyone is doing well and making memories!
August 3, 2014
Dreaming: ROW80
SourceLast week I finished my part of the anthology and shared it with my fellow writers. I'm so excited to see where the story goes; it's certainly in the hands of some awesome ladies. So excited, in fact, that I dreamed last night that all five of us met with an undercover agent to discuss certain scientific theories relative to our story. I'd tell you more, but we were sworn to secrecy.
Then, in a very UTopYA move, we all sang Karaoke while decked out in Las Vegas worthy outfits.
I'm thinking it's a sign of great things to come.
In other ROW80 update news--if you don't know about A Round of Words in 80 Days, check it out here--I'm now going to dive into writing the novella for my Tala Prophecy series. Funny, I wrote almost 20k in two weeks when people gave me a deadline. Maybe that's it... could someone please leave a mid-August deadline in the comments below? I'd say I'm kidding, but it just might work.
Today, I in Napa with some girlfriends (left Friday) and tomorrow is my birthday! I'll be back to all things writerly on Tuesday, and I plan to kick it into high gear.
Wishing everyone a productive week.
August 1, 2014
Incarcerated by Inger Iversen Cover Reveal & Giveaway
Incarcerated Love and War Standalone By- Inger Iversen Genre- Adult Contemporary Romance Expected Publication Date- TBA
One of the few white kids in a rural Kentucky town, Logan Whyte always kept to his own kind out of self-preservation. He never considered himself racist, but that didn’t stop him from falling in with the wrong crowd that celebrated hate as much as he fought it - or from ending up in prison for eight years on an armed robbery charge.
A successful and educated black woman, Katie Andreassen is tired of being accused of betraying her own race. Her lonely isolation, coupled with her grief over losing her mother, inspire her to create a new pen pal program at Capshaw State Penitentiary, where her father is a warden.
The program brings together the unlikely pair, but Logan and Katie soon find themselves forced to overcome past fears and prejudices. Their friendship doesn’t come easily - threatened by a crooked lawyer with a grudge and a best friend who betrays her promise to help.
When faced with a world that forces them apart, Logan and Katie must show everyone else what they have discovered: that love is, in fact, colorblind.
About the Author-Inger Iversen lives in Virginia Beach with her tree-hugging boyfriend, Joshua and her overweight lap cat, Max. When not reading or writing she spends her time watching reruns of True Blood, Walking Dead or killing zombies in Call Of Duty. Of course, if the world were to change into some World War Z type situation, she’d probably be the only chick running around searching for a Ray Gun! Social Media Links- Stalk her…No, peeking through her window at night. (Unless you call first!)Follow her on Twitter: @kris10ingerLike her on Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/pages/Author-Inger-Iversen/187900437937819?focus_composer=true&ref_type=bookmarkPeek at her pics on Instrgram: http://instagram.com/kris10inger
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July 28, 2014
Light in the Darkness Anthology Release Day Blitz
Today, I'm excited to reveal the cover of an anthology which includes a couple wonderful UtopYA authors. I can't wait to get my hands on this one. My ROW80 update is at the end of this post.
Thank you for checking out the cover reveal for the upcoming release of YA Anthology Light in the Darkness!
Publisher: Ivy Media PressCover Design by Airicka Phoenix of Airicka’s Mystical Creations
About Light in the Darkness
Being young is hard, especially with a rough home life. Not to mention if you have a special ability that sets you apart from others, leaving you feeling like an outsider, or the freak that no one understands. Living in the shadows doesn’t have to last forever. Only you can change the road you're on, just look within yourself and accept who you are. Once you do, you will find your Light in the Darkness.
Anthology Contributors: JP Gibbs, Dennis Tyler, Emily Piland, Timothy L. Frasier, Will Overby, Tabitha Short, Elizabeth Loraine, Carlyle Labuschagne, DJ Shaw, Candy Crum, Stacie Wilson and Casey L. Bond
The e-book version of Light in the Darkness will release on August 11, 2014. All proceeds from this anthology will be donated to Literacy for Incarcerated Teens (LIT), a non-profit organization based in New York.
A Round of Words in 80 Days (ROW80) Update
I finished the rough draft of my anthology at just over 20K. I'm so excited to see where the story goes, especially since I'm working with an amazing and talented group of ladies. Squee!
With all the writing, I did miss posting my ROW80 update yesterday, but I have kept up with my sponsor duties. Speaking of which, my sponsor post is live today: Easier Said Than Done . It was a very honest post, but I hope it still motivates.
I'm off to smooth out the rough edges of my anthology piece, so I can get it to my group by Wednesday. Next up, wrap up Chasing Forgiveness. No more excuses. Just butt in chair and writing.
Wishing everyone an amazing week!
Thank you for checking out the cover reveal for the upcoming release of YA Anthology Light in the Darkness!
Publisher: Ivy Media PressCover Design by Airicka Phoenix of Airicka’s Mystical Creations
About Light in the Darkness
Being young is hard, especially with a rough home life. Not to mention if you have a special ability that sets you apart from others, leaving you feeling like an outsider, or the freak that no one understands. Living in the shadows doesn’t have to last forever. Only you can change the road you're on, just look within yourself and accept who you are. Once you do, you will find your Light in the Darkness.
Anthology Contributors: JP Gibbs, Dennis Tyler, Emily Piland, Timothy L. Frasier, Will Overby, Tabitha Short, Elizabeth Loraine, Carlyle Labuschagne, DJ Shaw, Candy Crum, Stacie Wilson and Casey L. Bond
The e-book version of Light in the Darkness will release on August 11, 2014. All proceeds from this anthology will be donated to Literacy for Incarcerated Teens (LIT), a non-profit organization based in New York.
A Round of Words in 80 Days (ROW80) Update
I finished the rough draft of my anthology at just over 20K. I'm so excited to see where the story goes, especially since I'm working with an amazing and talented group of ladies. Squee!
With all the writing, I did miss posting my ROW80 update yesterday, but I have kept up with my sponsor duties. Speaking of which, my sponsor post is live today: Easier Said Than Done . It was a very honest post, but I hope it still motivates.
I'm off to smooth out the rough edges of my anthology piece, so I can get it to my group by Wednesday. Next up, wrap up Chasing Forgiveness. No more excuses. Just butt in chair and writing.
Wishing everyone an amazing week!
July 24, 2014
Figure Eight by Cassy Roop Release Day Launch
Today I'm sharing Cassy Roop's Release Day Launch...
::: Buy Links :::
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Amazon CA
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Synopsis: Figure Eight- A strong, secure knot that jams under pressure. He was betrayed by the one person to loosen the knots of his control. She sacrificed her love to protect him. Blackmailed into destroying the man she desperately fell in love with, Ashley (Carter) Woodson tries desperately to cling to hope that Dominic will one day understand her reasons for her betrayal and stop the one person determined to keep them apart. False accusations send Dominic Michaels into a legal battle involving The Celtic Knot and emotional turmoil from the devastation that Ashley caused him. The battle between his head and his heart makes picking up the pieces of his life difficult while he fights to escape the haunting memories of the only woman to break his control. When outside forces conspire against them, will Dominic be able to unravel the ropes on his heart to trust Ashley again? What happens when love exists on the edge between finished and infinity
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Author Bio: Cassy Roop is a lover of all things romance. An avid reader from a young age, it has always been a dream of hers to allow the characters that take solstice in her mind to have their own story. By day she is a daycare providing, group fitness instructing college student where she is studying graphic design. By night she is a contemporary/erotic romance author. She resides in Virginia with her husband and three kids.
::: Connect with the Author :::Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Amazon Author Page_____________________________________________*** Come Join Us on Release Day ***Release Day FB party on Friday July 25th from 6:00-11:00 PM EST Game! Prizes! And Guest Appearances!
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::: Buy Links :::
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Amazon CA
_____________________________________________
Synopsis: Figure Eight- A strong, secure knot that jams under pressure. He was betrayed by the one person to loosen the knots of his control. She sacrificed her love to protect him. Blackmailed into destroying the man she desperately fell in love with, Ashley (Carter) Woodson tries desperately to cling to hope that Dominic will one day understand her reasons for her betrayal and stop the one person determined to keep them apart. False accusations send Dominic Michaels into a legal battle involving The Celtic Knot and emotional turmoil from the devastation that Ashley caused him. The battle between his head and his heart makes picking up the pieces of his life difficult while he fights to escape the haunting memories of the only woman to break his control. When outside forces conspire against them, will Dominic be able to unravel the ropes on his heart to trust Ashley again? What happens when love exists on the edge between finished and infinity
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Author Bio: Cassy Roop is a lover of all things romance. An avid reader from a young age, it has always been a dream of hers to allow the characters that take solstice in her mind to have their own story. By day she is a daycare providing, group fitness instructing college student where she is studying graphic design. By night she is a contemporary/erotic romance author. She resides in Virginia with her husband and three kids.
::: Connect with the Author :::Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Amazon Author Page_____________________________________________*** Come Join Us on Release Day ***Release Day FB party on Friday July 25th from 6:00-11:00 PM EST Game! Prizes! And Guest Appearances!
CLICK THE LINK TO ADD THE PARTY
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