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January 1, 2014
In Review & Looking Ahead
– 2013 –
So! Last year I set down some goals, and while I didn’t get all of them met, I’m pretty proud of what I did do.
This year was pretty spectacular for getting stuff done. I…
Bought (at least) one new release each month,
Read 75 books (passing my 60 book goal) – according to GoodReads
Wrote over 1 million words (finishing ahead of schedule!)
Finished 6 drafts (which is why I have a
So! Last year I set down some goals, and while I didn’t get all of them met, I’m pretty proud of what I did do.
This year was pretty spectacular for getting stuff done. I…
Bought (at least) one new release each month,
Read 75 books (passing my 60 book goal) – according to GoodReads
Wrote over 1 million words (finishing ahead of schedule!)
Finished 6 drafts (which is why I have a
December 13, 2013
Christmas Sale
Because it's almost Christmas, my full lenght novel THE BETRAYAL OF FLYNN MONROE is on sale next week for ebook, starting Monday and ending Friday.
If you haven't gotten a copy, this would be a great time to save a little $$ on it, and hey! It's kind of like getting me a Christmas present while you get one for yourself! (and if you're feeling really giving, get one for a friend!)
For those
If you haven't gotten a copy, this would be a great time to save a little $$ on it, and hey! It's kind of like getting me a Christmas present while you get one for yourself! (and if you're feeling really giving, get one for a friend!)
For those
December 9, 2013
My Christmas Gift to Myself
I’m giving myself a break.
I’ve talked about my issues with December before. The whole month is a total motivation suck for me. I just can’t get anything (writing-wise) done if I schedule it. So, I’m not holding myself to anything for the rest of the month.
That means I might not be back on here much, if at all. But January has never given me guff before, so I’ll definitely be back around
I’ve talked about my issues with December before. The whole month is a total motivation suck for me. I just can’t get anything (writing-wise) done if I schedule it. So, I’m not holding myself to anything for the rest of the month.
That means I might not be back on here much, if at all. But January has never given me guff before, so I’ll definitely be back around
December 5, 2013
Stay on Target
December is the most difficult month for me. I lose all motivation. It’s like the holiday season and the cold weather suck the will to work on writing things right out of me. And that, my friends, is incredibly depressing.
This year, I’m trying my hardest to push through that. I’ve got a schedule! And until today, I was actually doing pretty well with it. Not that 3 writing days is an amazing
This year, I’m trying my hardest to push through that. I’ve got a schedule! And until today, I was actually doing pretty well with it. Not that 3 writing days is an amazing
November 19, 2013
One Million Words
At the beginning of the year, I decided I was going to write 1,000,000-words. 2013 became the year of a million words. And I set about tapping away at daily, weekly and monthly goals.
As of 2:51pm yesterday afternoon. I met that goal!
The words that qualified were any of the things I typed into a story (short fiction, novella, novels...)This blog post would not have counted, emails, etc. I
As of 2:51pm yesterday afternoon. I met that goal!
The words that qualified were any of the things I typed into a story (short fiction, novella, novels...)This blog post would not have counted, emails, etc. I
November 15, 2013
An Update. Or, I Technically Finished NaNoWriMo Yesterday.
Words Written: 19,788
I don’t recall what I was distracted by last Friday to keep me from getting to green, but Wednesday was a jumble because I was sorting out publishing stuff for TBFM and getting the word out (however marginally). Regardless of that, I technically won NaNo yesterday. My current count for the month of November is 50,206.
What’s even more exciting than that is that I’m under
I don’t recall what I was distracted by last Friday to keep me from getting to green, but Wednesday was a jumble because I was sorting out publishing stuff for TBFM and getting the word out (however marginally). Regardless of that, I technically won NaNo yesterday. My current count for the month of November is 50,206.
What’s even more exciting than that is that I’m under
November 13, 2013
The Betrayal of Flynn Monroe is Out!
So! The Betrayal of Flynn Monroe went Live last night. But I’ve been waiting to tell you all about it until the cover attached… because who wants to look at a book without a cover? Unfortunately, it looks like it might not show up until Friday :(
But! It’s available now! The first full-length novel in the Flynn Monroe series! And, because it’s out, Enemies of a Sort is only $0.99 again.
In
But! It’s available now! The first full-length novel in the Flynn Monroe series! And, because it’s out, Enemies of a Sort is only $0.99 again.
In
November 11, 2013
The Betrayal of Flynn Monroe - Chapter One
Hell hath no fury like a woman receiving a less than satisfactory anniversary present.
Flynn Monroe turned the small blue box over in his hands for the twelfth time. He popped it open to look at the simple gold C on a delicate chain. Around him, the decrepit space station was dying. Every twist and groan echoed the turmoil welling within him.
Snapping the box closed, he cursed. “I am a
Flynn Monroe turned the small blue box over in his hands for the twelfth time. He popped it open to look at the simple gold C on a delicate chain. Around him, the decrepit space station was dying. Every twist and groan echoed the turmoil welling within him.
Snapping the box closed, he cursed. “I am a
November 8, 2013
First Update for November
It's here. The last of my recorded writing months (I already know December is a bust and I'm not the sort to set myself up for failure.
If you notice over in the corner over yonder (------>) I've gotten to 97%
But let's talk about this week.
Words Written: 30,418Books Read: 1 (Neruomancer)
We're officially into November... and that mean's I'm almost at the point of the year when my brain
If you notice over in the corner over yonder (------>) I've gotten to 97%
But let's talk about this week.
Words Written: 30,418Books Read: 1 (Neruomancer)
We're officially into November... and that mean's I'm almost at the point of the year when my brain
November 6, 2013
Review: Spectyr by Philippa Ballantine
Spectyr(Book of the Order 2)By Philippa BallantineA Different Kind of Ghost Story.Paperback, 310 pagesReleased May 21, 2011Published by Ace
My Summary:
Deacons Sorcha and Merrick must work to salvage their reputations, and are tasked with returning a delegation to the city-state of Chioma. But when they arrive, they find the city has become subject to a string of murders, deaths that smell
My Summary:
Deacons Sorcha and Merrick must work to salvage their reputations, and are tasked with returning a delegation to the city-state of Chioma. But when they arrive, they find the city has become subject to a string of murders, deaths that smell
