L.A. Wright's Blog, page 4

Completed Editing

I have received the rest of the editing on my work and am very exciteed to put it to the test. I hope to have the edits on my side complete by the end of this month. I went for a developmental edit to help smooth out the rough edges and to add depth. I really appreciate all of my readers for their input. For those of you still waiting on a copy, I would tell you I am quite pleased at the richness added by a few well placed words.

Editing

An update on editing. I have completed chapters 1-4 and am now waiting for the center chapers for review. The edit has been extremely fun and enlightening. I hope to have it all completed by the end of October and re-loaded to both amazon and smashwords. I should also then have my physical copy uploaded. Keep the faith, this is a magical journey.

Editing

For those of you that are wondering where I am, I have hired an editor and am doing a bit of a revamp on my book. I had hoped to have the hard copy out but after realizing that I have some redundancies and a few other flow problems, I wanted to only put out the very best prior to releasing the physical copy. I have the first four chapters finished and am waiting for my next round. If all goes well I hope to be done by the end of October. This process has been very interesting and has actually fleshed out the characters a great deal more. I have also put in a bit of foreshadowing and moved some of the back story around to where it should be.

I put up a notice when it is complete and hope you will all help me celebrate.

 

Coming along

It is a interesting process on the editing. My first few chapters were sent back with the edits on audio, which I ablsolutely loved. I am still working on chapters 3 and 4 while I wait for further insight and thoughts on the editing process for the next chapters. I am amazed at how the work is beginning to tighten up and I am able to introduce the characters more fully. If all goes well I should be able to be completed by the end of October. In the mean time I am also working on my new book, and a few other projects as well.

The kind of edit I am receiving now is so much more exciting than the editing for excess material and grammar that I went through for eight months. This is more creative and more like the actual writing of a story, just fleshing it out a bit more and setting an even flow, along with taking out redundancies. I am also learning 3PO(I thought he was the robot in Star Wars)Th (talking heads) and the other acronyms used in editing. Whoot. I am actually having a ball.

Update

I have recently hired an editor to smooth out the areas a few of my readers evinced concern over. I am currently waiting for her initial comments. I was gratified to learn that she liked my story voice, and that is an important part of writing.

I am looking forward to working and completing this work to get it out in physical form.I am also looking forward to working with my editor to see how I can make my work stand out. I will be updating both the smashwords and kindle forms at that time as well.

Thank you for those readers that have read my work and gave me some insightful criticism, and thank you for those readers that are willing to wait for a more polished product. You all know who you are.

There are some wonderful people here on goodreads, and I feel as though I have made some good friends. There are also some amazing authors here, and I feel incredably humbled to be in their presence.

Quandry

I have started on Splintered: The Missing Keeper, and yet my mind is straying to another book. It is one I have worked on in the past and it seems to be calling me. I may have to take a hiatus and move on too it for a while, as it does not want to let go. I usually go where my heart takes me and this seems to be the place at this time.

I will have to come back to the Missing Keeper after I have given my subconscious its head of steam. I have tried to put it on the back burner to no avail. I have not even titled it, and yet there it is. I can only go where my heart wants to take me and so this the direction I am guided.

While the story is not fantasy, it is paranormal and is set with two sleuths, I think it will be fun and exciting. The two young women working together are much different from each other and so much alike as well. They are sisters with a penchant for trouble, and putting their nose into things better left undone.

I will work on it for a while to quench that burning. Something tells me it is the right thing to do.

 

Learning new things and beginning my second book.

Self publishing is proving to be an interesting journey. I am learining some great new techniques on using different uploading and correction formats. I am getting way more involved in using my computer and while I know that writing is a learning process, I had no idea what I would really find. Who says you are not too old to learn? They could be right.

I have also begun my second book of the Splintered series. I have tentatively named it Splintered: The Missing Keeper.
It will take the reader to the time before Sierra's Legacy and build some background on the planet of Allure.
I am excited to begin moving forward, my physical copy of Sierra's Legacy is almost ready for distribution, and my editing complete (cross your fingers), now I can get back to the part I love.

Update on Publishing Splintered: Sierra’s Legacy

Young Adult Fantasy

I have been working diligently on marketing and I would have to say taking some shots in the dark. I know it is important to create a buzz, and that is my goal. I just currently uploaded my material to Smashwords in order to have more formats available then Kindle. Smashwords does a great job on making that happen. I have also done a few interviews which I have posted links for and would like to sincerely thank both Stella, and James O for making this happen.  I also listed the links for purchasing Splintered: Sierra’s Legacy, as well as a few of the reveiws I have received.

If you are a blogger looking for review material please let me know and I will be happy to get you a copy. If you are wanting a chance to win a signed copy when the physical copy comes available please just leave a comment.  I should have it available within the  next few weeks. I am currently waiting on my third proof copy.

Book Links for Purchase

Smashwords

Amazon

Author Interview

Profile of Author with James Oh

Flirty and Fiesty Romance Novel with Stella

Reviews

Amazon Review

Good Reads Review

 

Good reading and enjoy your day, Summer is the perfect time to find new reading material.

Leslie Ann Wright

Update on Publishing Splintered: Sierra's Legacy

Young Adult Fantasy

I have been working diligently on marketing and I would have to say taking some shots in the dark. I know it is important to create a buzz, and that is my goal. I just currently uploaded my material to Smashwords in order to have more formats available then Kindle. Smashwords does a great job on making that happen. I have also done a few interviews which I have posted links for and would like to sincerely thank both Stella, and James O for making this happen.  I also listed the links for purchasing Splintered: Sierra's Legacy, as well as a few of the reveiws I have received.

If you are a blogger looking for review material please let me know and I will be happy to get you a copy. If you are wanting a chance to win a signed copy when the physical copy comes available please just leave a comment.  I should have it available within the  next few weeks. I am currently waiting on my third proof copy.

Book Links for Purchase

Smashwords

Amazon

Author Interview

Profile of Author with James Oh

Flirty and Fiesty Romance Novel with Stella

Reviews

Amazon Review

Good Reads Review

 

Good reading and enjoy your day, Summer is the perfect time to find new reading material.

Leslie Ann Wright

Splintered: Sierra’s Legacy

Splintered: Sierra’s Legacy is available for Kindle on Amazon. It has been a long eventful journey putting together a book and cover. I have received wonderful encouragement and really appreciate the comments. Please sign up and leave a comment to be entered to win a free autographed copy when the physical book comes out. I will be giving away one copy, and possibly two dependent on the amount of comments received. This a great opportunity to win a copy of this fun debut novel. The proof is being checked and the updated copy should be available in 6-8 weeks. I will notify the winners by email.

Or purchace your Kindle copy today $2.99 at Amazon.com

Interview with James Oh, on Profile of Author http://profileofauthor.blogspot.com/2011/06/guest-interview-with-leslie-wright.html

Excerpt:

     As she reached out to the nearest tree and moved the branch, trying hard to create no sound, she instantly heard a shrill scream. Her heart started thrumming, and her breath caught in her throat, grasping the branch and pulling it aside, leaning in to get a look, she was horrified to see a group of tall and unearthly men with pale skin and black hair, in the pool. As she watched, the strangers completed putting collars on the children, each connected by a chain.

     As Thomas, one of the boys moved from his hiding place and tried to run, he was plunged into the water and held under, only to be let go as his body slowly, buoyantly rose to the top. Struggling to stifle herself, trying to catch the building scream, the sound catching in her throat causing nausea to rise from the pit of her stomach, she froze.

     Not sure what to do, she was afraid to move and make a sound. She slowly moved close …as close to the tree behind her as possible. Hoping to hide, she closed her eyes and wished herself invisible.

     Still backing, into the tree, at any time she knew she would make contact and feel the safety of the wood at her back, she inhaled as her body sank into the tree, changing shade and becoming part of the tree. Her gasp, shocking in the sudden silence alerted the hunters and they swarmed the area around the tree almost like the small bugs she had been watching earlier. Concealed by the tree, she prayed it would be enough. She was afraid but knew she would have to think about it later. It made no sense, and she would pick it apart with her usual curiosity, if she could only make it through the day.

     They scanned the area for over an hour trying to make sure there were no witnesses. As she watched from the depth of the tree, eyes wide with fright, her mind clambering, and her breath shuttering, she could feel the bark of the tree as though it is a part of her skin.