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Procrastination

Procrastination is a terrible waste of time, and if I did not already have a completed work I could understand, but I am ready to move forward so should have things in place in the next few weeks. I have however been editing my newest book so I can’t beat myself up too much. Time for the plunge and dust off my pages, beautify it all and go. Will post when all is ready and move on.

A Short Exerpt from the Karma Stone

I will post once it is finished.

Using the knife, he swung at her again catching her chest, causing a splatter of blood. The sticky warmth and faint metallic smell thrilled him, increasing his adrenalin. The lust for blood fed his anger as he kept swinging the knife, now missing, then striking, and then missing again. Grabbing her hair, he was able to get a more solid hold. Taking the blade still sharpened and honed from the stone, he cut her throat. The blood spattered everywhere. In his fury he lost control as he kept hacking away, unaware of anything else. Carving and cutting, he couldn’t get enough, his hands were trembling and his heart beating so erratically it shook his frail frame. She could no longer fight, but the initial anger still fed him. Stabbing the knife into her body repeatedly, cutting off parts and moving them around he continued until exhausted. He kept going, but soon over-extended the abilities of his body. Stopping to rest, he realized she had not moved for some time.

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The Karma Stone

I have finalized the edits on The Karma Stone and it is ready for publishing. Well sort of.

I acutally entered it in the ABNA contest, which just recently closed its submissions. I was stoked to get done in time, but I am now nervously biting my nails. 10,000 entries were the goal, and they hit it by midday on the day they were closing submissions, so closed early.

That is a great deal of talent to go against, but I also know that without at least trying I would not feel as though I had done my best. What I did not expect was the comradarie amongst the writers, with more seasoned writers offering sage advice, and everyone having fun on the forums. What an excellent way to network and meet new and energetic people, all working for the common goal of publishing.

February 13th, I will find out if I will move on to the next round, yet with so much to choose from I must maintain my hope. If I move on, that will move back my publishing date, but if not, than I can do a few more tweeks and prepare.

I have also consisdered shopping it around a bit, so that too could change the timeline, I am very excited about the finished produce. I am working on a cover, so hope to have something soon, to post.

I would be remiss to not thank all the authors that gave such gread advice, with nothing in return. Thank you.

If Karma is watching, you will make it through the first round. Good luck to you all, I hope to stay in touch on the forums.

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The Karma Stone

Having just completed edits on The Karma Stone, I entered it in the Amazon Breakthrough Contest. Competing with others for a coveted spot is both exciting and nerve wracking. The book will be released this year, but the entry will determine when that will occur. Keep your fingers and eyes crossed, I would love to make it past the first round at least. Ego is certainly put on the back burner if you are a writer, the public keeps you humble, and neurotic.

I will be working on Face the Music, as I frantically chew my nails and hold my breath, for word on The Karma Stone.

Update on Writing

I will be completing editing this weekend, and the entry for the contest is Monday. I will be ready with fingers crossed. If I am bumped out early for any reason, I can then move forward on getting published myself. I am nervous and excited. This novel is dark and just a bit creepy, which makes sense, as the concept is about Jack the Ripper’s soul  returning though time to conplete his carnage.  I haave attached the pitch, this willl grace the back cover.

Once entry is completed, I will post the excerpt for your viewing entertainment.

Feel free to leave a comment, I look forward to hearing from you.

The Karma Stone-Mystery/Thriller

Welcome to Darkness

Through the annals of time, one of the most horrific mysteries remains a question. Who was Jack the Ripper? Disappearing as quickly as he appears, he escapes accountability for the brutality and egotistical nature of his crimes. However, Karma is an integral part of life, judging all actions for their corrective purpose.

Delve into this phenomenon for a different take on history. Unable to complete his agenda, the Ripper returns time after time, wreaking his final vengeance on those who draw his ire. 

Follow his evil as he moves through the ages. Shifting quickly, he eludes Karma as he continues his murderous intent. Escaping fate as he continues his gruesome deeds, he remains ahead of Karma’s Champion.

Unaware of being shadowed, he visits his brand of terror in a seemingly never-ending loop. Fate takes a stand, as the time of his dominion is past. In his maniacal manner, he has set in motion a chain of events that puts a child at risk. To sever the loop, his final stand brings his past before him in a way he cannot have anticipated.

Unable to elude the hunter he finds the answer to his Karmic balance, as the souls of his past become the justice of his future.

Amazon Break Through

As I complete my edits on The Karma Stone, I have decided I will enter the work in the contest this year. The only thing that I don’t like is that it limits my publishing for about six more months. That will give me a chance to begin the editing on Face the Music. I can also look for a new editor. I have some leads and have heard some great things about a few of them. I plan on doing some further marketing on my first book as well. I have been very busy with personal business this last year. This year is my year to get more completely into my writing carreer.

I will update you on the contest as it unfolds, I am excited to get started. I will post a few excerpts from Face the Music as well. It is quite hilarious and a mystery to boot. Stay tuned for further information as the weeks roll on.

Thank you,

Leslie Wright

Comedy in writing

Having taken on the challenge of writing a novel with comedy, I have found this to be more difficult than expected. When having a conversation in real life, listening to jokes or hearing a funny story, what makes the humor just a bit more are the facial expressions and movements that help to create the moment. Taking the same thing and putting it to paper creates a flatness that takes some of the inteneded comedy and twists it into a ho-humm moment.

That has been a challenge with my new novel. I have completed the work and will begin edits in the next few months, with some of that making sure the humor stands the test of reading.
I have a few beta readers that will help me to reach the place I need to when it comes to that.

Face the Music, A Connielou and Elisa too Adventure is a visit into a world where zombies are just beginning to take a stance, riddled with mstery and comedic moments.

Nano November

Novel writing month is upon us and I have begun a new project. Along with the new project I am close to completing edits onThe Karma Stone. But I digress.

The new project is fun and frivilous, but carries some darkness and suspense as well. Face the Music-A Connielou and Elisa too Adventure is the beginning of the Zombie Jamboree series. These fun and funky PI’s will win your heart with with their humor, their extended families will stretch your beliefs, but they will find themselves experts on the Zombie entrance and how to deliver their clients from harm.

A fun set of characters, they are loosly based off some of my own family members, but I have taken great liberty to add colorful and entertaining reading. I will keep you updated, and will send out announcements on the Karma Stone when it is releases.

Thanks as always for your support.

Reviewing

As a writer I have always read that in order to stay true to the craft you must continue to read other authors.

I am quite adept at that, I truely live to read, so I also blog reviews. I do this for the author to help them find a readership.

Occasionally someone will take notice of my reviews and let me know what they think, and I appreciate both the good and the bad.

The only way to grow in any field is through absolute candor. I will say that I am always pleased when I get kudos.

I have attached the article and have read a few others by this author and find them thoughtful and at times inspiring. Check it out for yourself.

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Back to writing

It has been such a heartbreak of a year, and yet some things are just ment to be. I keep the faith and believe....all will be better.

Because I have finally come to acceptance that I am not able to change what is, I am finally able to break the writing block encountered.

I am now writing and editing smoothly on the Karma Stone, and in fact have begun the work on a new novel as well.

Eclectic is my style, from YA Fantasy, to Paranormal thriller, and now on to comedic supernatural suspense.

I will update more frequently as I get close to completion on my Dark Paranormal thriller (The Karma Stone) and then begin giving you bits and pieces of my new work.

The name is Zombie Jamborie; A Connielou and Elisa too adventure. Tongue in cheek humor with two female PI's with spirit will keep you both entertained and looking for answers. Stay tuned and watch for further updates.

Till later.

P.S. I am actually looking for a Pen Name, anyone that wants to chip in ideas would be welcome. If I choose your idea, you will receive a free ARC e-copy of The Karma Stone when complete.

Leslie Wright is just too common on the net, and L.A. Wright is just not me.

Keep the faith.