Kate Bloomfield's Blog, page 6
January 1, 2013
Falling Ashes Update (Book #3) 2nd January
Current Length so far: 69,400 words
Amount of Pages so far: 320
Number of Chapters so far: 24
Days until release date: 39 (15th February 2013)
Total Word Count GOAL: 80,000*
Remaining Words to write: 10,600*
Daily word count goal: Write 500 words per day*
Estimated Finish date: 21 days from now (23rd January)*
Time to Edit/refine: 24th Jan to 14th Feb*
Amount of Pages so far: 320
Number of Chapters so far: 24
Days until release date: 39 (15th February 2013)
Total Word Count GOAL: 80,000*
Remaining Words to write: 10,600*
Daily word count goal: Write 500 words per day*
Estimated Finish date: 21 days from now (23rd January)*
Time to Edit/refine: 24th Jan to 14th Feb*
December 29, 2012
Falling Ashes (Book #3) BETA READERS
Are you looking forward to the next Fire Mage book?
Well, here is your chance to read it before anyone else.
As a self published author I do not have a team of editors/proofreaders to go over my work 100 times, helping me polish it up. This is largely done by myself, and the one proofreader I hire. (Her name is Melissa Gray, who you can email at: proofreadingwithmelissa@gmail.com if you're interested in hiring a proofreader.)
But, I need opinions from fans. That is why I will choose 3 people to become BETA readers of the 3rd Book.
Role of a BETA reader:
A BETA reader does not need to edit/spellcheck the work. I simply ask that you provide feedback such as:
1) Parts you love
2) Parts you hate
3) Boring bits
3) What can be improved
4) Unanswered questions/ Unfinished business
5) Feedback on conclusion/ending.
6) Your expectations for the ending/resolution
Basically, anything to help me make this final installment an EPIC conclusion to the trilogy.
How to become a BETA reader:
Simply post on this blog, in 50 words or less, why you should be a BETA reader, and how you can improve the novel, and other's reading experience, through your feedback.
Requirements:
You must have read Book #1 and #2 in the trilogy already, and have a basic understanding of the english language.
So what are you waiting for? You can read the book before anyone else, and all you have to do is provide feedback before its official release date (Feb 15th).
Well, here is your chance to read it before anyone else.
As a self published author I do not have a team of editors/proofreaders to go over my work 100 times, helping me polish it up. This is largely done by myself, and the one proofreader I hire. (Her name is Melissa Gray, who you can email at: proofreadingwithmelissa@gmail.com if you're interested in hiring a proofreader.)
But, I need opinions from fans. That is why I will choose 3 people to become BETA readers of the 3rd Book.
Role of a BETA reader:
A BETA reader does not need to edit/spellcheck the work. I simply ask that you provide feedback such as:
1) Parts you love
2) Parts you hate
3) Boring bits
3) What can be improved
4) Unanswered questions/ Unfinished business
5) Feedback on conclusion/ending.
6) Your expectations for the ending/resolution
Basically, anything to help me make this final installment an EPIC conclusion to the trilogy.
How to become a BETA reader:
Simply post on this blog, in 50 words or less, why you should be a BETA reader, and how you can improve the novel, and other's reading experience, through your feedback.
Requirements:
You must have read Book #1 and #2 in the trilogy already, and have a basic understanding of the english language.
So what are you waiting for? You can read the book before anyone else, and all you have to do is provide feedback before its official release date (Feb 15th).
December 27, 2012
Fire Mage Trilogy Box Set
As of 16th February, the Fire Mage Trilogy Complete Box Set will be available as a digital download through amazon, including exclusive bonus content previously unavailable on Amazon.
This Box set will include (In recommended reading order):
Frost Arch (Book 1: The Fire Mage Trilogy) (Amazon price $1.99USD)Jack Greenwood (Prequel: The Fire Mage Trilogy) Free Short Story [BONUS CONTENT!]Flamethroat (Book 2: The Fire Mage Trilogy) (Amazon price $2.99USD)Raeven Blacklock (Prequel: The Fire Mage Trilogy) Free Short Story [BONUS CONTENT!]Falling Ashes (Book 3: The Fire Mage Trilogy) (Amazon price ($3.99USD)
The Entire Box Set will be available for:$7.99USD
That saves you 0.98c (USD) when you buy the box set, rather than each individual book. Not only that, but you'll get 2 x FREE exclusive short stories, previously unavailable on Amazon.
Sound good? Follow this blog to find out when you can grab yours :)
Love,
Kate
This Box set will include (In recommended reading order):
Frost Arch (Book 1: The Fire Mage Trilogy) (Amazon price $1.99USD)Jack Greenwood (Prequel: The Fire Mage Trilogy) Free Short Story [BONUS CONTENT!]Flamethroat (Book 2: The Fire Mage Trilogy) (Amazon price $2.99USD)Raeven Blacklock (Prequel: The Fire Mage Trilogy) Free Short Story [BONUS CONTENT!]Falling Ashes (Book 3: The Fire Mage Trilogy) (Amazon price ($3.99USD)
The Entire Box Set will be available for:$7.99USD
That saves you 0.98c (USD) when you buy the box set, rather than each individual book. Not only that, but you'll get 2 x FREE exclusive short stories, previously unavailable on Amazon.
Sound good? Follow this blog to find out when you can grab yours :)
Love,
Kate
December 23, 2012
Falling Ashes (Book #3) 24th December Update
Current Length so far: 65,000 words
Amount of Pages so far: 300
Number of Chapters so far: 23
Days until release date: 52 (15th February 2013)
Total Word Count GOAL: 80,000*
Remaining Words to write: 15,000*
Daily word count goal: Write 500 words per day*
Estimated Finish date: 30 days from now (24th January)*
Time to Edit/refine: 25th Jan to 14th Feb*
Amount of Pages so far: 300
Number of Chapters so far: 23
Days until release date: 52 (15th February 2013)
Total Word Count GOAL: 80,000*
Remaining Words to write: 15,000*
Daily word count goal: Write 500 words per day*
Estimated Finish date: 30 days from now (24th January)*
Time to Edit/refine: 25th Jan to 14th Feb*
December 18, 2012
Falling Ashes (Book #3) 19th December update
Current Length so far: 61,170 words
Amount of Pages so far: 270
Number of Chapters so far: 22
Days until release date: 58 (15th February 2013)
Total Word Count GOAL: 80,000*
Remaining Words to write: 18,830*
Daily word count goal: Write 500 words per day*
Estimated Finish date: 37 days from now (25th January)*
Time to Edit/refine: 25th Jan to 14th Feb*
*Estimate
Amount of Pages so far: 270
Number of Chapters so far: 22
Days until release date: 58 (15th February 2013)
Total Word Count GOAL: 80,000*
Remaining Words to write: 18,830*
Daily word count goal: Write 500 words per day*
Estimated Finish date: 37 days from now (25th January)*
Time to Edit/refine: 25th Jan to 14th Feb*
*Estimate
December 2, 2012
Funds for Feature Film
So, I've got volunteers galore to work on my book trailer.
40+ actors, numerous friends, and even a production crew!
All I need now is funds.
I've started a chip-in page to receive donations. If you can't volunteer your time to work on this mini-feature-film, it would mean a lot to me if you could spare a couple of dollars, or even share the chip-in page.
We are trying to turn my novels into feature films. Help and be part of this exciting time in my life!
Thank you
Link: http://katebloomfield.chipin.com/help-fund-kates-movie
40+ actors, numerous friends, and even a production crew!
All I need now is funds.
I've started a chip-in page to receive donations. If you can't volunteer your time to work on this mini-feature-film, it would mean a lot to me if you could spare a couple of dollars, or even share the chip-in page.
We are trying to turn my novels into feature films. Help and be part of this exciting time in my life!
Thank you
Link: http://katebloomfield.chipin.com/help-fund-kates-movie
November 29, 2012
Falling Ashes (Book #3) Progress: 30th November 2012
Progress
Current Length so far: 53,884 words
Amount of Pages so far: 245
Number of Chapters so far: 18
Days until release date: 76 (15th February 2013)
Total Word Count goal: 80,000*
Remaining Words to write: 26,116*
Daily word count goal: Write 500 words per day*
Estimated Finish date: 52 days from now (21st January)*
Time to Edit/refine: 21st Jan to 14th Feb*
*Estimate
Current Length so far: 53,884 words
Amount of Pages so far: 245
Number of Chapters so far: 18
Days until release date: 76 (15th February 2013)
Total Word Count goal: 80,000*
Remaining Words to write: 26,116*
Daily word count goal: Write 500 words per day*
Estimated Finish date: 52 days from now (21st January)*
Time to Edit/refine: 21st Jan to 14th Feb*
*Estimate
November 27, 2012
COMPETITION! WIN PRIZES! 1000 word fan-fiction
1000 Words (or less) Fan-FictionA COMPETITION
BOOKS: THE FIRE MAGE TRILOGY (Books #1 & #2)
OUTLINEYes, another competition with amazing prizes! Do you fancy yourself a bit of a creative writer? Sick of things NOT HAPPENING the way you want them to in novels? Perhaps you have a romantic pairing you'd like to see happen, but know it could never be. Well here's your chance to make it happen.
I want you, that's right, YOU to write a 'Fire Mage' fan fiction. It can be from ANYONE'S point of view. 1000 words [or less] Unlimited entriesContent can be as innocent, or as saucy as you likeCreate your own original characters with unique Powers.
RULESYour story must feature Avalon and/or Jack and/or Hawthorne and/or Raeven No incestNo more than 1000 words
PRIZES
1ST PLACE will receive signed paperback copies of:Frost Arch (Book 1: The Fire Mage Trilogy) Flamethroat (Book 2: The Fire Mage Trilogy) Falling Ashes (Book 3: The Fire Mage Trilogy) Bookmark, Poster, and Keyring Story featured on this Blog
2ND PLACE will receive:
Bookmark, Poster and KeyringStory featured on this Blog
3RD PLACE will receive:
Story featured on this Blog
DEADLINE
14th February 2013
(The day before 'Falling Ashes' is released.)
HOW TO ENTER
Send your stories in the following formats:
.pdf, .doc, .docx, .mobi, .txt,
to this email address: katebloomfieldauthor [at] hotmail.com
(Replace [at] with @) Obviously.
Please specify your name in the document.
GET WRITING!
BOOKS: THE FIRE MAGE TRILOGY (Books #1 & #2)
OUTLINEYes, another competition with amazing prizes! Do you fancy yourself a bit of a creative writer? Sick of things NOT HAPPENING the way you want them to in novels? Perhaps you have a romantic pairing you'd like to see happen, but know it could never be. Well here's your chance to make it happen.
I want you, that's right, YOU to write a 'Fire Mage' fan fiction. It can be from ANYONE'S point of view. 1000 words [or less] Unlimited entriesContent can be as innocent, or as saucy as you likeCreate your own original characters with unique Powers.
RULESYour story must feature Avalon and/or Jack and/or Hawthorne and/or Raeven No incestNo more than 1000 words
PRIZES
1ST PLACE will receive signed paperback copies of:Frost Arch (Book 1: The Fire Mage Trilogy) Flamethroat (Book 2: The Fire Mage Trilogy) Falling Ashes (Book 3: The Fire Mage Trilogy) Bookmark, Poster, and Keyring Story featured on this Blog
2ND PLACE will receive:
Bookmark, Poster and KeyringStory featured on this Blog
3RD PLACE will receive:
Story featured on this Blog
DEADLINE
14th February 2013
(The day before 'Falling Ashes' is released.)
HOW TO ENTER
Send your stories in the following formats:
.pdf, .doc, .docx, .mobi, .txt,
to this email address: katebloomfieldauthor [at] hotmail.com
(Replace [at] with @) Obviously.
Please specify your name in the document.
GET WRITING!
November 15, 2012
10 Simple steps on how to look like a writer
1. Stop brushing your hairWriters don't have time for such controversial things, like aesthetics!
2. Don't get out of bedJust wake up, roll over, and grab your laptop!
3. Carry a notebook everywhere with youTo write down all of your genius ideas!
4. Wear big glassesSo everyone knows how smart you are, and that you read a lot.
5. Scarves. At least 4 at a time.Us writers love our layers. Right?
6. Write in a public place, like a park or coffee shop.Because your not a real writer unless someone sees you writing. 7. Become an alcoholicWriters are deep, dark and depressed. So naturally, we are alcoholics.
8. Knitted beanie to cover your bed hair.Whack a hat over that messy do!
9. Say poetic things to make ladies swoon.Brush up on your poetry, and tell bitches your a writer.
10. Spend most of your day playing computer games instead of actually writing.This is just something I end up doing anyway.
2. Don't get out of bedJust wake up, roll over, and grab your laptop!
3. Carry a notebook everywhere with youTo write down all of your genius ideas!
4. Wear big glassesSo everyone knows how smart you are, and that you read a lot.
5. Scarves. At least 4 at a time.Us writers love our layers. Right?
6. Write in a public place, like a park or coffee shop.Because your not a real writer unless someone sees you writing. 7. Become an alcoholicWriters are deep, dark and depressed. So naturally, we are alcoholics.
8. Knitted beanie to cover your bed hair.Whack a hat over that messy do!
9. Say poetic things to make ladies swoon.Brush up on your poetry, and tell bitches your a writer.
10. Spend most of your day playing computer games instead of actually writing.This is just something I end up doing anyway.
October 30, 2012
Seeking Volunteers for 'Frost Arch' book trailer
I want to film a book trailer for my novel Frost Arch, which you can see HERE.
I know most of my followers are in the USA, but if there is anyone in New South Wales, Australia out there who is reading this, please leave a comment!
It'll be an unpaid gig, but good for exposure as my novels are quite popular on amazon.
Good project for students!
SEEKING:
Actors and actresses
Makeup artists
Screen and media students to film and/or SFX
Lighting technician
3d artist
Voice over artist
Wardrobe designer
Requirements for Actor/Actress position: Must be able to do a British accent.
Copy the questions below and email your answers to: katebloomfieldauthor [at] hotmail.com
~~~~~~~~~
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Contact number:
Position you are interested in:
Education:
Skills:
Why are you interested in volunteering for this book trailer?
IF APPLYING FOR AN ACTOR/ACTRESS POSITION, PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING:
Height:
Weight: (optional)
Hair colour and length:
Eye colour:
Please attach an image of yourself to the email
Thanks to everyone who is interested!
I know most of my followers are in the USA, but if there is anyone in New South Wales, Australia out there who is reading this, please leave a comment!
It'll be an unpaid gig, but good for exposure as my novels are quite popular on amazon.
Good project for students!
SEEKING:
Actors and actresses
Makeup artists
Screen and media students to film and/or SFX
Lighting technician
3d artist
Voice over artist
Wardrobe designer
Requirements for Actor/Actress position: Must be able to do a British accent.
Copy the questions below and email your answers to: katebloomfieldauthor [at] hotmail.com
~~~~~~~~~
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Contact number:
Position you are interested in:
Education:
Skills:
Why are you interested in volunteering for this book trailer?
IF APPLYING FOR AN ACTOR/ACTRESS POSITION, PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING:
Height:
Weight: (optional)
Hair colour and length:
Eye colour:
Please attach an image of yourself to the email
Thanks to everyone who is interested!
