My Random Musings- August 26, 2013
My Musings
August 24, 2013
I’ve been incredibly introspective these past two weeks. It’s just something that seems to happen to me in between books. I write a bit, research and then do nothing. It’s an odd thing if you ask me. I picture other writers ending one book and then immediately shifting into their next. I feel like an odd duck sometimes, but I can’t help it––it’s just the way it is for me. I guess it’s the end and the beginning of something new that makes me take stock in the things that worked and the things I could/should improve upon.
I didn’t have a book birthday for Entasy but I should have, she deserved one. Entasy was my first book and while I thought I was a spot on with everything, I realized afterwards I had so much to learn. This amazing and intricate world of writing is a learning process, one that educates me every day. At the end of Redemption, I was so proud of where I’d taken Kylah and Aerric’s story. I was sure I’d given the readers the HEA they were looking for when it came to them. I knew the ending may not have been what everyone had hoped for concerning Kylah and Obsydian. But I also knew that Syd’s story needed to span two more books. His past and his future will be colliding in a way that will have the readers wanting more. It’s the reason he could not be Kylah’s HEA…Obsydian has his own path to follow and one that has only just begun.
The Prophecies of The Nine series was originally a story about Kylah and her family, but one day it took on a life of its own. I remember the day I was working on plot and something shifted. Ideas began to spill out of me. I couldn’t write fast enough to get all the characters and their connections straight in my head. What started out as a somewhat simple story morphed into something else…a puzzle that needed to be carefully planned out in order for it to be understood. The underlying theme of the story is the main feature of course, The Nine’s quest for justice but within that story are their personal stories. Each member of The Nine has their own quest to discover and I believe that as I publish each book, the crazy manic thoughts of that one day will finally begin to make sense…at least I hope so.
I have decided to take a brief interlude from the Prophecies series. Devotion is in process of course but I really wanted to complete a story I started before Entasy. A story that at the time was incredibly raw but had potential. So the next book I will put out will be titled The Life & Death of Jorja Graham. A story about human woman who encounters the supernatural world through no fault of her own and ends up becoming the victim of a ghost’s revenge and a demons need to possess. This novel will be coming out the beginning of 2014 and I cannot wait to get the readers reactions to my new paranormal thriller.
I cannot end this musing though without acknowledging the people who have helped me along the way. The statement it takes a village definitely applies to the world or writing and publishing. I would not be at this point if it weren’t for a group of people who took the time to listen and guide me. So please bear with me as I give each one of them the credit they so richly deserve.
Veronica aka V. Mariketa Nix- My compass among the crazy! I cannot thank you enough for always being there to listen to my wild ideas. I know when they spew out of my brain I want nothing more than to see if you like them, because if you do, I know I can move on knowing I may actually have something instead of needing a white jacket in a white room.
Karon R Paris- Your insight and your patience mean the world to me. You never once complained as I passed page after page for you to read and critique. Its above and beyond the call of friendship considering the amount of read-throughs you’ve had to endure. You give new meaning to the title “Beta Reader.” Thank you my friend!
Tish Thawer- I had no idea when we met online how much you’d change my life. You have spent countless hours guiding me and helping me through all the craziness that is “authorhood.” You are not only my mentor, you are my friend!! I wish there was a word stronger than thank you to express how much your guidance and friendship means to me…hey, I’m a writer maybe I can just make one up. *huge cheeky grin* I know you are laughing right now because that’s not the first time I wanted to make up words and try and make them real. LOL!! **Shameless Plug** If you are not familiar with my friend Tish, then you really need to scoot on over to her website and check out the amazing books she has published. http://www.tishthawer.com/index.html
Sharon Kay- You are the reason I even have a chance to write this journal musing. Your belief and faith in me extended well beyond what I know I deserved at the time we met, but you were able to see beyond my naiveté. I came to you with my manic concept and you were thrilled. In fact with each story I pitch to you, your belief in me expounds. Thank you for giving me a chance, Sharon. I hope I can live up to the goals we have set with one another. http://www.amberleafpublishing.com/
Regina Wamba- The moment you designed the cover of Entasy it came to life…Kylah came to life. The characters became more than just words on a page, Kylah became a living, breathing entity and one I felt a sincere obligation to do justice to since you had made her real. You are an amazing talent, Regina! Thank you for everything you did for me.
http://www.maeidesign.com/ Regina is the cover artist for several big names and I am thrilled I had a chance to work with her.
Kara Malinczak- I didn’t understand the editing process when I signed on to have you edit Entasy. I had no point of reference until I turned my baby over to you. I was scared and cocky and then humbled as you and I maneuvered our way through the edits. Thank you for your honesty and your critiques. You made me realize that while I may have had a good concept, I still had A LOT to learn when it came to writing. I can remember thinking “Holy crap can I even write Redemption and make it something folks will want to read?” I still ponder that, but realize now that this is the process every writer goes through. You must crawl before you can learn how to walk…needless to say I’m still crawling. 
In need of a great editor? You can find Kara here http://www.great-imaginations.com/ but you better contact her soon, she books up fast…I know firsthand. 
Nancy Glasgow- I don’t know how I can thank you enough. My timeline for Redemption had been skewed so many times that I wondered if I’d ever get it out for publication. Family things pushed it back in December, then it was pushed again from a mishap with an editor who did not take the same care as my previous editor. Thankfully, you came in and helped Sharon fix Redemption last minute. You helped to make it a book I could be proud of. I am blessed to have you as my editor. Thank you will never be enough in my mind.
Emma Michaels- Author and cover designer extraordinaire! The moment I saw the cover concept for my upcoming book, The Life and Death of Jorja Graham, I was in LOVE!!! You’re extremely talented and I am so thrilled you have taken me on as a client. I have been known to be a tad “picky” (LOL) and you’ve been so patient with me. Thank you for the creative designs you given me. The redesigned cover of Redemption (to give it a more “adult” look), the cover of Devotion and the concept for the rest of the Prophecies of The Nine series as a whole. And last but not least, my wicked cool new logo. I’m official! I have a brand. I’m somebody! *chuckles* Sorry, I couldn’t help but spoof myself with a line from The Jerk.
To check out Emma’s talent, please find her at http://www.emmamichaels.com/
Much Love,
Brynn
Writer, author, smartass, and general all around jokester
More musings to come as I navigate my way through this amazing world of publishing and more opportunities for everyone to understand me…if that’s possible! LOL!
