Dean Frech's Blog, page 23
March 25, 2014
Defiance
Here’s to defiance when it leads to creative freedom ~ Jill Badonsky
I’ve been very defiant lately. I didn’t write the whole week after the time change to allow me time to adjust. Last week, instead of writing blog posts, I did nothing but promote other people’s stuff on my book blog.
On top of all that, I have a new plot bunny that will not go away. This one is about a ten year old girl during the depression. It totally doesn’t fit with my m/m romance genre, but it’s going to be one hilarious novel. It’s not a matter of it, it’s a matter of when.
The break from working on my second draft and the break from blogging has really helped me focus. The break from writing is worked into my submission schedule for the rest of the year. Although I didn’t write my own content last, week I still had content to consistently provide. All in all, it’s been a win-win for me.
When have you been defiantly creative lately?
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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?
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Love is greater than hope or faith, but can Reverend Leander Norris convince a jury that the love he shares with another man is natural?
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March 23, 2014
Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: Nothing Special by A.E. Via
I am so excited to be hosting A.E. Via again. Her new book is #3 on Amazon this morning! Check us out...
Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: Nothing Special by A.E. Via: Nothing Special was released on Friday, check it out! Synopsis : Detective Cashel 'Cash' Godfrey is big, tattooed an...
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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?
My first novel, A Place to Call Their Own is available from OmniLit !
Love is greater than hope or faith, but can Reverend Leander Norris convince a jury that the love he shares with another man is natural?
My latest novel, Disappear With Me is available from OmniLit!
Then request an Authorgraph, an electronic inscription, from me.
Use #APTCTO and #disappearwithme to mention on social media!
March 22, 2014
Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: The Cottage on Juniper Ridge by Sheila Roberts
I'm so excited to host my friend, Sheila Roberts, on my book review blog today! Come check us out!
Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: The Cottage on Juniper Ridge by Sheila Roberts: I just got done reading Sheila Robert’s latest novel, The Cottage on Juniper Ridge . Yet another story set in Icicle Falls, this time...
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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?
My first novel, A Place to Call Their Own is available from All Romance eBooks!
Love is greater than hope or faith, but can Reverend Leander Norris convince a jury that the love he shares with another man is natural?
My latest novel, Disappear With Me is available from All Romance eBooks!
Then request an Authorgraph, an electronic inscription, from me.
Use #APTCTO and #disappearwithme to mention on social media!
March 20, 2014
Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: Perfect Ride by Eva Lefoy and Shiloh Saddler
Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: Perfect Ride by Eva Lefoy and Shiloh Saddler: If you read and liked A Place to Call Their Own, you might like this modern day cowboy romance. Blurb: Professional bu...
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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?
My first novel, A Place to Call Their Own is available from Barnes and Noble!
Love is greater than hope or faith, but can Reverend Leander Norris convince a jury that the love he shares with another man is natural?
My latest novel, Disappear With Me is available from Barnes and Noble!
Then request an Authorgraph, an electronic inscription, from me.
Use #APTCTO and #disappearwithme to mention on social media!
March 18, 2014
Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: Stealing the Wind by Shira Anthony
Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: Stealing the Wind by Shira Anthony: Stealing the Wind (Mermen of Ea) is a novel set in the mythical land of Ea. Young Taren is first sold to pay for his master's debts...
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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?
My first novel, A Place to Call Their Own is available from Amazon US!
Love is greater than hope or faith, but can Reverend Leander Norris convince a jury that the love he shares with another man is natural?
My latest novel, Disappear With Me is available from Amazon US!
Or, check out my author page on Amazon UK.
Then request an Authorgraph, an electronic inscription, from me.
Use #APTCTO and #disappearwith me to mention on social media!
March 16, 2014
Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: Love and Salvage: Eli's Three Wishes by Matt Ortiz...
Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: Love and Salvage: Eli's Three Wishes by Matt Ortiz...: Eli's Three Wishes is the second book in the Love and Salvage series. It is the story of Elijah Gaither and his quest for love just ...
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Is it possible fora two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?
My first novel, A Place to Call Their Own is available from Musa Publishing!
Love is greater than hope or faith, but can Reverend Leander Norris convince a jury that the love he shares with another man is natural?
My latest novel, Disappear With Me is available from Musa Publishing!
Then request an Authorgraph, an electronic inscription, from me.
Use #APTCTO and #disappearwithme to discuss on social media!
March 15, 2014
Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: Interview With Jayson James
I'm hosting Jayson James on my Book Reviews, Rants, and Raves blog. Come check us out!
Book Reviews, Rants, & Raves!: Interview With Jayson James: Will Green: Tell us about your books that you have available. Click for Amazon page. Jayson James: I’ll start with “ T.E.D. ” my n...
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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?
My first novel, A Place to Call Their Own is available from Kobo !
Love is greater than hope or faith, but can Reverend Leander Norris convince a jury that the love he shares with another man is natural?
My latest novel, Disappear With Me is available from Kobo!
Then request an Authorgraph, an electronic inscription, from me.
Join the conversation, use #APTCTO and #disappearwithme on social media!
March 13, 2014
The Grass Grows by Itself
Sitting quietly, doing nothing, spring comes, and the grass grows by itself ~ Zen proverb
The grass might grow by itself, but achieving your dream usually does not grow by itself.
How are your goals for 2014 coming along? After a rocky start (the first two weeks in January were a bit sketchy) things are moving along just fine. I've had to make some adjustments, like getting up thirty minutes early in the drafting stage, but things are moving forward.
I also feel like I'm making more progress on the promotions front. I have a few more things in the works and I'm attending RainbowCon in April. My hope is to not only meet many of the wonderful people I've met on Facebook and Twitter but also find some new readers.
How are your goals for 2014 coming along?
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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?
My first novel, A Place to Call Their Own is available from Smashwords!
Love is greater than hope or faith, but can Reverend Leander Norris convince a jury that the love he shares with another man is natural?
My latest novel, Disappear With Me is available from Smashwords!
Then request an Authorgraph, an electronic inscription, from me.
Join the conversation, use #APTCTO and #disappearwithme on social media!
March 11, 2014
Your Best Self Makes Your Best Stuff
When you're settled and still, that's the best way to create because your best self makes your best stuff ~ Bobby McFerrin
I just made my rooming arrangements for Rainbow Con, for readers and writers of LGBT fiction. I was just telling my roommate that all I'm low-key and I just need a quiet place to read, write, and sleep. I plan on spending most of my time at the Con.
One thing I can't compromise on is the time of day that I do my writing. I have to write in the morning when I first wake up. That's when I am my best self for writing and that's the only time I can be productive. I have tried to do some in the morning and some in the evening after work, it's never as satisfying for me as getting up and getting it done.
Now I am taking a bit of a break this week because of the time change. I am sleeping in a bit and not worrying about my word count goals. I planned for the break this week in my over all time frame for finishing up The Higher Law.
What's one routine boundary you can't break yourself?
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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?
My first novel, A Place to Call Their Own is available from BookStrand!
Love is greater than hope or faith, but can Reverend Leander Norris convince a jury that the love he shares with another man is natural?
My latest novel, Disappear With Me is available from BookStrand!
Then request an Authorgraph, an electronic inscription, from me.
Join the conversation, use #APTCTO and #disappearwithme on social media!
March 9, 2014
There are No Rules
The only rule is that there are no rules ~ Del Close
This is the week I break all my rules in my routine and let my body adjust to the time change. The last two time changes, I have just had a horrible time with it. I know, I know, I am getting old. That's why I'm adjusting my schedule this week.
The weird thing about is that the exhaustion doesn't show up for a week or two after the time change. So this time, I am just sleeping in for the next few days, then backing my wake up time. By next weekend, I should be back to my regular time and hopefully it will be enough for me to adjust.
If you're just starting a dream journey or just having some early success, I understand how you might be shocked that I would even admit this. I was there one time, too. I just worked through the exhaustion to meet my goals. And there are times when you have to do that. If I were working on edits for release deadline, I'd have to work through it.
It's just a temporary adjustment so I can be more productive overall.
Have you made any temporary adjustments to your dream journey routines lately?
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Is it possible for two Civil War veterans to find their place in the world on the Kansas Prairie?
My first novel, A Place to Call Their Own is available from All Romance eBooks!
Love is greater than hope or faith, but can Reverend Leander Norris convince a jury that the love he shares with another man is natural?
My latest novel, Disappear With Me is available from All Romance eBooks!
Then request an Authorgraph, an electronic inscription, from me.
Use #APTCTO and #disappearwithme to mention on social media!
