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February 3, 2014
Craving the Cold
While the rest of the world is dealing with a winter wonderland version of Dante's Inferno, I've been staring at dead leaves, dirt, and a heck of a lot of brown. Living in New England proved to be hard from the lack of sun during the winter. Living in Southern California is more difficult because of the lack of change.
Months run together because last month was no different than this month,
Months run together because last month was no different than this month,
January 24, 2014
Giveaway Winners and Update
Congratulations to the two winners, Jessica and Pearl! I've already been in touch with both of you, and I must say - I've never been so excited about a giveaway before. I don't know why, but this one just felt better than my previous ones. I have you guys to thank, of course, for all the entries!
I wanted to take a second to make an update on The Collapse (Hipstopia's sequel)! I am
I wanted to take a second to make an update on The Collapse (Hipstopia's sequel)! I am
January 14, 2014
No Strings Attached Giveaway (and Hop)
I love being part of the No Strings Attached giveaway hop because it gives me a chance to give back to you, readers, without any stipulations.
One winner will receive one paperback copy of My Summer Vacation by Terrance Wade and one paperback copy of Hipstopia, the first in the YA satirical dystopian duet, The Uprising.
The second winner will receive an ebook copy of both of the books. This
One winner will receive one paperback copy of My Summer Vacation by Terrance Wade and one paperback copy of Hipstopia, the first in the YA satirical dystopian duet, The Uprising.
The second winner will receive an ebook copy of both of the books. This
January 10, 2014
The Collapse (Hipstopia's sequel) Playlist and Updates!
I finished the first edit of The Collapse (The Uprising #2), the sequel to Hipstopia. I am quite pleased with the results of the first edit. I added 4,000 words, established more tension, filled out some characters who had previously been lacking.
Something that I've always wanted to do was create a playlist for a book. I write to music. Music creates a certain mood that I would have
Something that I've always wanted to do was create a playlist for a book. I write to music. Music creates a certain mood that I would have
December 31, 2013
My 2013
So instead of listing goals for next year (which you can find under my Writing Goals page), I'm going to sum up what 2013 was for me! Because accomplishments are cause for celebration!
Read 136 books
Wrote, edited, and published Hipstopia (The Uprising #1)
Won the first ever "Iron Writer" put on by the Dreadful Cafe
Wrote The Collapse (The Uprising #2) - working title (which also won NaNo 2013
Read 136 books
Wrote, edited, and published Hipstopia (The Uprising #1)
Won the first ever "Iron Writer" put on by the Dreadful Cafe
Wrote The Collapse (The Uprising #2) - working title (which also won NaNo 2013
December 20, 2013
99 Cents Holiday Sale
Both of my novelettes are on sale for .99 through the holidays! The sale for Hipstopia ends on December 26, and the sale for Terrance will end on January 1. Which means - you should get them today!
Hipstopia is $2 off the regular list price. It's a satirical YA dystopian.
It's
been three years since Murphy led the Hipster uprising. For three
years, Jay has been by his side. All that's
Hipstopia is $2 off the regular list price. It's a satirical YA dystopian.
It's
been three years since Murphy led the Hipster uprising. For three
years, Jay has been by his side. All that's
December 2, 2013
New Goals and BONUS: Hipstopia 2 Excerpt!
I did it again - went overboard with the goal creation. But hey, if I aim high and only accomplish half of what I set out to do, then at least I accomplished half of an insanely long goal list, right? Right.
So, I'm aiming for two self-published releases next year. Hipstopia 2 is a definite (and no, it won't be called Hipstopia 2 once I can come up with a better title). The Unanswerable I
So, I'm aiming for two self-published releases next year. Hipstopia 2 is a definite (and no, it won't be called Hipstopia 2 once I can come up with a better title). The Unanswerable I
November 21, 2013
NaNoWriMo Day 21
I know, I totally don't publish consistently enough - but hey! Two a month is better than what I was doing before! Besides, it's NaNo time, so I can't really blame myself for not updating very much.
Last night, I reached 40,000 words in Hipstopia #2 (I really need to come up with a title for this). It's scary, because I have three chapters before the end of the book, which means, I need to
Last night, I reached 40,000 words in Hipstopia #2 (I really need to come up with a title for this). It's scary, because I have three chapters before the end of the book, which means, I need to
November 3, 2013
NaNoWriMo 2013: Day Three
Has it really been four months since I last published? I fell out of blogging for a lot of reasons - mostly because I haven't had any really exciting news in awhile. Brief update time!
I started proof reading for some friends - and am going to attempt to make that a more lucrative thing outside of my day job (which is still Communication Editor - so consequently, proofing is right up my alley)
I started proof reading for some friends - and am going to attempt to make that a more lucrative thing outside of my day job (which is still Communication Editor - so consequently, proofing is right up my alley)
July 25, 2013
Hipstopia!
Somehow I managed to release my book without getting onto my blog once to announce it... funny how things work when you are still dealing with insurance and trying to get back into the swing of things.
I also had my anniversary with my wonderful husband :) We celebrated on Monday, which was Hipstopia's release date and also a day earlier than our actual anniversary. Point is, it was a
I also had my anniversary with my wonderful husband :) We celebrated on Monday, which was Hipstopia's release date and also a day earlier than our actual anniversary. Point is, it was a
