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June 13, 2012
Miss Me?
I know I've not been updating very regularly. I'm sorry, but it's been pretty busy here. Isn't it always?
I've been working on writing a lot. There have been other things getting in the way, though. Sewing, yard work, wool work, the like.
I just finished writing 1,000 words on CCB3 today for a total of 16,000 words written in the book. What do you think of that? Pretty good? Not so good?
Anyway, I'm off to spin some yarn of wool!
I've been working on writing a lot. There have been other things getting in the way, though. Sewing, yard work, wool work, the like.
I just finished writing 1,000 words on CCB3 today for a total of 16,000 words written in the book. What do you think of that? Pretty good? Not so good?
Anyway, I'm off to spin some yarn of wool!
June 4, 2012
Away Again, Home Again
First of all, Blogger has revamped the look of its site where I type up these blog posts, and I don't really like it much. It makes me not want to blog, but I shall continue on. For your sakes. :)
No, no, I'm kidding. While I don't like it much, it's not that bad.
Anyway, I know I've been rather quiet lately, but for good reason! I was away on a church service project for a week and had no internet access. Now I'm home again and have internet access and a computer, and I'm busily working away on Cantral Chronicle's Book 3 (CCB3).
I've reached 10,500 words and hope to reach 11,000 by this evening.
I will also be making blackberry jelly, if everything goes as planned. I hope you all have a splendiferous day.
No, no, I'm kidding. While I don't like it much, it's not that bad.
Anyway, I know I've been rather quiet lately, but for good reason! I was away on a church service project for a week and had no internet access. Now I'm home again and have internet access and a computer, and I'm busily working away on Cantral Chronicle's Book 3 (CCB3).
I've reached 10,500 words and hope to reach 11,000 by this evening.
I will also be making blackberry jelly, if everything goes as planned. I hope you all have a splendiferous day.
May 26, 2012
Home At Last
I'm finally home again. Arrived safe and sound on Wednesday after a 2 week stint in Georgia. :)
The wedding went well, Kate was beautiful, her dress was beautiful, no mishaps happened. Is all good.
I missed my turn on my way home and took the long way home, but it was a way I knew better anyway, so it was okay.
Today we celebrated my birthday. I left for GA on my birthday so we hadn't had an opportunity until now. We went and saw the Hunger Games (better than I expected), had BBQ, and ate ice cream and cake and played cards (a game called Scum). Good times, good times.
Not your typical 21st birthday celebration, but it was just the way I like it. :)
Now that I'm home, writing should resume once I finish a sewing project that's due on Monday.
The wedding went well, Kate was beautiful, her dress was beautiful, no mishaps happened. Is all good.
I missed my turn on my way home and took the long way home, but it was a way I knew better anyway, so it was okay.
Today we celebrated my birthday. I left for GA on my birthday so we hadn't had an opportunity until now. We went and saw the Hunger Games (better than I expected), had BBQ, and ate ice cream and cake and played cards (a game called Scum). Good times, good times.
Not your typical 21st birthday celebration, but it was just the way I like it. :)
Now that I'm home, writing should resume once I finish a sewing project that's due on Monday.
May 16, 2012
Almost Ready!
Noble Imposter is coming along well!
Reviews from pre-pub readers are coming in, and they're positive! So that's always good. :)
I've been working a bit on the third book (CCB3) and it's coming along well, too. Just introduced a new character.
I'm still in Georgia. We finished all the sewing except a hem, and that can't be done until the bridesmaid tries on the dress on Friday. So we'll call it even. ;)
Now back to writing!
Reviews from pre-pub readers are coming in, and they're positive! So that's always good. :)
I've been working a bit on the third book (CCB3) and it's coming along well, too. Just introduced a new character.
I'm still in Georgia. We finished all the sewing except a hem, and that can't be done until the bridesmaid tries on the dress on Friday. So we'll call it even. ;)
Now back to writing!
May 12, 2012
Few Updates
Sorry for the few updates, but I've been rather busy.
Yesterday my editor and I went over the proof reader's comments and decided how to fix some things. That's one of the last steps towards finishing Noble Imposter. It should be released in July or August. Hopefully August. :)
Meanwhile I'm in Georgia. I arrived here on the 9th (my birthday, btw), and I'll be here until at least the 21st. My very good friend is getting married on the 20th and I'm staying with her family, helping get ready, etc. It's a costumed wedding, so there are costumes to sew, etc.
I get a chance, I work on CCB3 (Cantral Chronicles Book 3), and it's coming along pretty well.
Yesterday my editor and I went over the proof reader's comments and decided how to fix some things. That's one of the last steps towards finishing Noble Imposter. It should be released in July or August. Hopefully August. :)
Meanwhile I'm in Georgia. I arrived here on the 9th (my birthday, btw), and I'll be here until at least the 21st. My very good friend is getting married on the 20th and I'm staying with her family, helping get ready, etc. It's a costumed wedding, so there are costumes to sew, etc.
I get a chance, I work on CCB3 (Cantral Chronicles Book 3), and it's coming along pretty well.
May 5, 2012
Pre-Publication Readers
Three people didn't respond to my emails for pre-publication readers, so I will be selecting three more people from my list. Be on the lookout for an email!
May 3, 2012
The Pre-Publication Readers Have Been Chosen!
Last night I heard from my publisher that the pre-publication copies for Noble Imposter are in the warehouse!
These copies are called 'Advanced Reader Copies' (ARC). They informed me that I could choose my ARC readers, and I did just that!
I selected 10 people from the list I had created. It wasn't necessarily first come first serve, as I wanted a broad range of ages for readers. I sent emails out to everyone who was chosen, so they should have received them by now.
If you weren't chosen, don't worry. There's another book to go yet! Also, the readers have until tomorrow to respond to my email or I'll pick someone else, so don't give up hope. :)
Meanwhile, today I've run a mile (wearing teddy bear socks. I know. I'm cool. ;) ) and now I have to get to work on a sewing project. My friend is getting married this month, and I need to work on my bridesmaid outfit!
I also took a picture of our Jackmanii Clematis growing on our trellis.
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These copies are called 'Advanced Reader Copies' (ARC). They informed me that I could choose my ARC readers, and I did just that!
I selected 10 people from the list I had created. It wasn't necessarily first come first serve, as I wanted a broad range of ages for readers. I sent emails out to everyone who was chosen, so they should have received them by now.
If you weren't chosen, don't worry. There's another book to go yet! Also, the readers have until tomorrow to respond to my email or I'll pick someone else, so don't give up hope. :)
Meanwhile, today I've run a mile (wearing teddy bear socks. I know. I'm cool. ;) ) and now I have to get to work on a sewing project. My friend is getting married this month, and I need to work on my bridesmaid outfit!
I also took a picture of our Jackmanii Clematis growing on our trellis.
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May 1, 2012
Family Fiction Readers' Choice Awards
I've been honored and blessed to be picked as Family Fiction Readers' Choice Awards #1 New Author of the Year. I was also selected as the #4 speculative fiction author!
You can read about it here.
http://www.familyfiction.com/magazines/2012/may-jun/pageflip.aspx
I'm so grateful for everyone's support of my writing career and how people have enjoyed Precisely Terminated. I hope that when Noble Imposter is released, you all will enjoy it just as much!
And here's a pair of socks.
People seem to enjoy seeing the socks I wear, so I'll keep posting pictures of them until someone objects. :) I rather like this pair. They're very bright (brighter than the picture shows). I wore (and took this picture) yesterday, but didn't get a chance to post this blog until now.
April 28, 2012
And More Reading . . . And Socks
So not much has been going on here other than sewing,dancing, and reading, sewing, dancing, and reading.
My cousin and I are dancing with our clogging team this upcoming Saturday, and we've been working on getting our main song memorized, so I've been pretty busy with that. I also had to finish a sewing project and start another.
Meanwhile, Noble Imposter's galley has been calling to me. I must get back to it.
While wearing nifty otter socks my friend sent to me from South Korea.
My cousin and I are dancing with our clogging team this upcoming Saturday, and we've been working on getting our main song memorized, so I've been pretty busy with that. I also had to finish a sewing project and start another.
Meanwhile, Noble Imposter's galley has been calling to me. I must get back to it.
While wearing nifty otter socks my friend sent to me from South Korea.
April 23, 2012
To the Galleys!
Some of you may have heard of a book galley before, but I know others of you probably haven't.
A galley for a book is a digital file with the manuscript formatted in the way it will be printed, chapter headings, page numbers, and artwork on the inside, etc. Sometimes when a manuscript is typeset, errors are put in. So when an author is sent a galley for a book, he or she should /read/ it!
I spent today looking over Noble Imposter's galley, looking for minor errors that are easy to spot with a glance over. Tomorrow I should start rereading it thoroughly.
A galley for a book is a digital file with the manuscript formatted in the way it will be printed, chapter headings, page numbers, and artwork on the inside, etc. Sometimes when a manuscript is typeset, errors are put in. So when an author is sent a galley for a book, he or she should /read/ it!
I spent today looking over Noble Imposter's galley, looking for minor errors that are easy to spot with a glance over. Tomorrow I should start rereading it thoroughly.
