Lisa Logue's Blog, page 11

Rainy Days

It's days like today where I'd curl up on the couch with a blanket, my Nook, and something sweet to drink. Unfortunately, I'm in the process of moving so this isn't happening! Instead, I'm trying to finish up homework for the week so I won't have to worry about needing to stop in the midst of everything to write a paper or take a quiz. Fun, right?



That being said, I'm actually close to being finished with the re-write of Cursed Secrets . I haven't had much time to work on it, but there aren't very many aspects that need to be changed. I guess you can think of it as a re-imagining. Cursed Secrets was my first novel and also the one that started everything. I feel as though I'm not doing the series justice if I don't rework this novel to put out the best possible product. The general idea to this novel will be the same, but there are some points that will be expanded and others that will be just plain new. 



I still have intentions of releasing Fiery Secrets this fall. It's still in its infancy, but once I get started I think it will be all downhill. Most of the time I just have characters screaming in my head and I simply obey and write my little heart out. Here's to hoping they don't desert me!



Well, I won't be available very much next week so I hope you all are well. I'll talk to you soon!



Happy reading! xoxoxo

Book Review: Sterling by Dannika Dark

I recently finished Sterling from Dannika Dark's Mageri Series. Here's what I had to say:





Sterling by Dannika Dark

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



I'd heard good things about Dannika Dark from a friend of mine so I decided to partake in starting this series. I have to admit that it took a while for the story to come together, but when it did I was very caught up in the action. I give this books a solid 4 stars, only missing out for my confusion in the first part. Still, I'd recommend it!




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Ramblings of Nonsense

I'm excited to announce that I will be revamping (no pun intended) Cursed Secrets . As my first novel, there are areas of it that easily fall short of the direction of the story and the intended relationships of the characters. It was rough, to say the least. Since I have a better direction and more experience under my belt, it is only fair to give it another go and allow the opening to be as epic as the ending will undoubtedly be. I'm actually pretty excited to give my debut a face-lift and see what happens!



I've also decided to release my novellas in print with the other books. There have been a few people that have asked for this and I am just about ready to make it happen. I'm super excited for all of the new stuff this year. I hope I can continue to grow with the support of all of my friends and readers. I would be nothing with you guys!



Also, there are a few sites I want to link that I find particularly enjoyable. Some are other authors I know, others are some that I just like to follow. Feel free to partake and let them know I sent you! 





Rachel A Olson

Parasupernormalism

Parasupernormalism Facebook

I Heart Books

Paranormal Reads

Dannika Dark (Official)

Paranormal Book Club 

Great Books

Flipping Pages for All Ages

Eat Sleep Read

I Love Books

One More Chapter

Yezall Strongheart (Adult Content)

Indie Author Network

Paranormal Zone


And in case you've missed them, here are my personal links!




My Website

Facebook

Twitter

Tumblr

Goodreads

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

BookRix

Indie Author Network

Google+
xoxoxo 

~Lisa

Flames

 




The smallest act of passion,

can set the world ablaze.

Whether for good or evil,

in comes the haze.




Some will rise from the ashes,

others will undoubtedly fall.

Nothing is ever for certain,

aside from destiny’s call.




The spirit isn’t easily broken,

strengthening with each blow.

The mind can persevere,

adapting to the unending flow.




The fire will come to cleanse,

few will survive in its path.

Laying waste with ungodly heat,

invoking Hell’s wrath.




Answer the call of the ancients,

lay your soul to rest.

The flames will stop at nothing,

destruction at its best.




 




© 2013 Lisa Logue

Soul Covenant!!!!!

No flashy title this time, only the triumphant horns blaring in the wake of finishing the project that took much too long! It is done and I am so freakin' excited!



Currently, the novella is in beta testing and I have plans to publish later this month. Woot! I never would have imagined writing this story would take so long, but I feel it was a good departure from the main story and a great insight into Austin's past. I can't wait to find out what the betas think!



I've posted the photo below. Click it and you can see more about this story. Happy reading! 

Been a while

Well it sure as hell has been a while since my last blog. I've been kinda chilling out, trying to get my bearings with all of the changes occurring in my life right now. Talk about being jaded...



There really aren't any book updates right now. I will have some important dates to list over the weekend, but right now I'm in a ranting type of mood. Lovely isn't it? You'd think I'd be doing something more productive with my time, but that just hasn't been my style lately. I think, sadly, that I've lost my groove...



Sounds silly, doesn't it? Recently, I've come to the realization that there are a lot of things in my life that are changing and I'm not changing with them. I should be on top of the hustle and bustle, but I mostly feel like I'm trailing behind them, just keeping up. It's incredibly stressful and annoying. Now, I'm not the type to normally whine about life in general, but everyone's entitled to it every now and again. At least that's how I see it. 



I constantly feel like I'm waiting for something amazing to happen that will snap me out of my current state of wandering. What the hell am I waiting for? I haven't a clue. I guess, really, I'm waiting for something not to happen. See, the way things have always gone for me have been good for a while until life smacks me in the face with something brand new and equally laced with a fine coating of suck. Sad, yet true. So instead of getting uber excited about any of the potential prospects for my future, I'm weary. I'm also lacking the confidence to make the things happen that I can control. I know, I know, I'm a loser, but I'm also human.



So, where does that leave me? In a perpetual state of wait and see. I will wait and see how some things turn out and continue to do what I've been doing. I'll wait and see if the current goals will be carried out as planned, or if the suck will rear it's ugly head again. I'll wait and see if I can bring myself up to the correct level of excitement and anticipation in the wake of things to come. I'll simply just have to wait and see...



That being said, I'll "see" you guys around soon and thanks for "listening". The few of you who follow me won't be impressed with this blog, but at least I'm being honest! Ta-ta for now!



~Lisa

xoxoxoxo

Late night book sesh...

Today has been rather uneventful aside from the immense amount of writing I was able to do. I had a house full of kids and still managed to belt out almost three whole chapters. I'm impressed with myself! I also picked up my Nook again after a few weeks of it resting snug in my bag. I have no idea why I haven't been reading, but the only explanation I have is not wanting to think at all. I know that probably seems silly, but my mind is constantly running these days and sometimes I just need to do absolutely nothing.



I must admit that it feels good to get back into the swing of things. I've been pretty out of it since first getting sick back in the fall and for some reason, it has taken me a while to get back to my old schedule. Part of that was just simply having no energy, but that doesn't ever really replenish these days so I just have to manage.



One thing I'm particularly excited about is the upcoming beta testing of Soul Covenant. It is only a few chapters away from completion and I'm nearly foaming at the mouth for this story. I have had to stop myself from reading it so I can actually spend time writing it, if that makes any sense. Now I don't toot my own horn, but this might be one of the better stories I've written overall. It's so different from my other work that either people will absolutely love it or absolutely hate it and there's not a whole lot I can do about that. 



So, to sum things up so I can head off to bed. Beta testing will begin for Soul Covenant shortly, the cover will be released shortly, writing Fiery Secrets will follow and I'm going to continue running around like a crazy person while trying to read some books I've been dying to get my hands on. Yup, that sounds about right!



G'nite folks!



xoxoxo

Downhill is always easier!

I am so very, very happy to say that I am seriously nearing the end of Soul Covenant . I was worried for a while that I wouldn't be able to finish it, but I've surprised myself yet again. Thank heavens! There's nothing worse than staring at a blank screen for hours without a word spilling out. I'm just glad that's over.



Once I have finished that one, I will be moving on to Fiery Secrets . There is very little to start with there, but I will do my best. I have a feeling that my time frames are going to be a bit more skewed than I would have liked. I'll be moving soon so that will definitely throw a wrench in things. I just ask for patience as I know there are plenty of folks who are anxiously awaiting book three. I'll be releasing it as soon as I can, I promise!



In the mean time, there are a lot of other things that will be kicking off on the promotional side. I'll will keep you guys updated with the dates and things of when everything is scheduled. It's a new year and I'm doing my best to kick things off with a bang!



Well, I'm pooped and I have a long day ahead so good night, my lovelies! 



xoxoxo

What exactly is inspiration?

I've been asking myself that very question for weeks while I've been stewing in my real life day-to-day. It seems the smallest interruption can completely derail any previous motivation due to a lack of inspiration. Wow, that was a mouthful. Anyway, that should tell you where I've been the last few weeks. As of my last blog, I've gotten a bit more done, but nowhere near what I should.



So, back to my question: what exactly is inspiration? Is it something found in books, magazines, tv, movies, real life or something that exists entirely on its own? Can I set out on a journey to find it, or does it exist in everything? Is there a small being, much like a muse or a faerie, that exists on a plane interlacing with our own, whose job it is to plant the seeds of inspiration? Or is it just a word we use to describe an overactive imagination?



I don't often struggle for inspiration, but lately I find myself circling a very dangerous drain. My creative side is dying to write, sing, dance, or otherwise express itself while my "real" side is dying to do nothing at all. I guess we see which one is winning, don't we?



So what are your thoughts? How do you see inspiration? And again....



What exactly is inspiration?





xoxoxoxo

Well Crap!

There I went, talking about being back and all that and I haven't posted a blog in about a month. What the hell is wrong with me? *Sigh* It's true that I took a bit of a hiatus while recovering from the holidays and just an overall burnout from running around like a crazy person. I suppose we all need some times to recuperate every now and again. 



So, as a means of getting back into the swing of things I have been slowly working on a few things here and there. Mostly, I've been searching for the right inspiration. I've never really had a problem with that before, but lately it's been a bit of a struggle. I don't know why, really, but I don't like it! Perhaps life is catching up with me, which is entirely possible, but I sincerely hope I'm just being lazy. I know that sounds silly, but for a single mom who works full time and goes to school, my days are pretty full already. 



I obviously missed my deadline for Soul Covenant. Completely and utterly my fault. I'm hoping to grasp onto that again and finish it up very soon. I still plan on releasing Fiery Secrets this summer so I need to get my butt in gear. With any luck, I might end up with another novella and the last book of the series to be released before the end of 2013. Looking at it now, I'm starting to freak a little! But where there's a will, there's a way, right?



That being said, I need to go to bed before work becomes a chore tomorrow. I hope everyone is having a bangin' start to 2013 and wish me luck in the search for mine! Love you all and I will definitely post again soon! 



xoxoxo