Write to Entertain Yourself
Edie here. As promised, I'm continuing my series introducing to new authors I meet and love. Danele Rotharmel is one of those and you'll definitely want to check out her new book, Time Tsunami, from Prism Book Group.
Write to Entertain Yourself
by Danele Rotharmel
There are many reasons why people write books, but I’ve come to believe the best reason of all is writing for one’s own enjoyment. You see, my writing journey has been different than most. I wrote Time Tsunami and the other five books in The Time Counselor Chronicles while I was undergoing seven years of quarantine. Quarantine was lonely, and writing became a way to escape my restrictions.When I wrote The Time Counselor Chronicles, I wasn’t trying to please a specific publisher or a certain group of people. Publication wasn’t my goal. I was in pain, and I needed a way to distract myself. Because I wasn’t focusing on guidelines or expectations, my imagination had free rein. Because I wasn’t worried about anyone reading my work, I was able to express myself completely. There’s nothing so hampering as worrying about what other people think. When you’re writing simply to please yourself, the chains fall away.
Since I wasn’t worried about people looking over my shoulder, I relaxed and had a blast. I became caught up with my characters—they were more real than actual people. I was so wrapped up in my story that I’d laugh as I wrote funny scenes and cry at sad ones. I kept antacids by my keyboard and used them while I wrote the scary parts of my novels. I didn’t just write my stories—I lived them with my characters. And when I was through, my books were unfettered creations that made me proud.
Although I didn’t write with publication as my goal, by the time I was finished, I thought my books might be publication-worthy. And by that time, I was so in love with my characters that I didn’t care what other people thought. My stories were mine, and I was proud of them. I think that’s the ultimate key to successful writing—write for yourself. Write what you love, and write with the goal of entertaining only one person—you. If you love your book—chances are that others will too. Be proud of who you are and what you create. You are unique, wonderful, and inspirational—don’t let the fear of others dampen your voice.
Danele's Point to Ponder: Writing a story can be thrilling, but it can also be scary. What intimidates you the most about writing? Be sure to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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Time Tsunami—The Time Counselor Chronicles #1
by Danele Rotharmel
To stop a cruel serial killer, she must travel twenty-four years into the past…
Gil Montgomery, a cadet in the Temporal Counseling Program, can’t wait to pass her field exam and become a professional time surfer. The TEMCO program targets death-row offenders for time-based counseling while they’re children. For her exam, Gil will travel twenty-four years into the past to counsel ten-year-old Danny Winston before he murders his abusive babysitter, Rick Olsen. Preventing the stabbing should stop the chain of events leading to Danny’s eventual execution.
Gil’s assignment seems simple until her adviser, Dr. William Ableman, learns that Rick is a serial killer targeting Danny’s mother. If Gil stays and protects the Winstons, she might not survive. William wants the woman he loves to be pulled from the field, but if Gil fails to complete her assignment, it will unleash a Time Tsunami and destroy the timeline.
As TEMCO undergoes an emergency lockdown, and Gil’s fellow cadets try to figure out what’s happening, Gil and William learn the importance of faith and the price of true love. Everyone’s fate is resting in Gil’s hands, but does she have the strength she needs to defeat a ruthless serial killer intent on annihilating everyone in his path? Will she return from the deadly mission?
Time Tsunamicontains twists that keep a reader guessing. It was released on January 15, 2016 as an eBook and paperback, and it may be purchased through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, Smashwords, All Romance eBooks, and your local bookstore.
Amazon: Time TsunamiBarnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/time-tsunami-danele-j-rotharmel/1123153640?ean=2940152530919
Danele Rotharmel:Danele’s life took an unexpected turn when a mysterious illness brought her close to death. Eventually, she learned that a carbon monoxide leak from a faulty furnace was poisoning her. This poisoning triggered Multiple Chemical Sensitivity causing her to be put in quarantine. For seven years, she could only talk to friends and extended family through a windowpane. During this time, she wrote the first six books in The Time Counselor Chronicles. Although her journey back to health was difficult, it provided her the opportunity to grow closer to God and write her books. For that, she’s forever thankful. For more information about Danele, please visit her blog: https://dragonflydanele.wordpress.com/welcome/
Write to Entertain Yourselfby Danele Rotharmel
There are many reasons why people write books, but I’ve come to believe the best reason of all is writing for one’s own enjoyment. You see, my writing journey has been different than most. I wrote Time Tsunami and the other five books in The Time Counselor Chronicles while I was undergoing seven years of quarantine. Quarantine was lonely, and writing became a way to escape my restrictions.When I wrote The Time Counselor Chronicles, I wasn’t trying to please a specific publisher or a certain group of people. Publication wasn’t my goal. I was in pain, and I needed a way to distract myself. Because I wasn’t focusing on guidelines or expectations, my imagination had free rein. Because I wasn’t worried about anyone reading my work, I was able to express myself completely. There’s nothing so hampering as worrying about what other people think. When you’re writing simply to please yourself, the chains fall away.
Since I wasn’t worried about people looking over my shoulder, I relaxed and had a blast. I became caught up with my characters—they were more real than actual people. I was so wrapped up in my story that I’d laugh as I wrote funny scenes and cry at sad ones. I kept antacids by my keyboard and used them while I wrote the scary parts of my novels. I didn’t just write my stories—I lived them with my characters. And when I was through, my books were unfettered creations that made me proud.
Although I didn’t write with publication as my goal, by the time I was finished, I thought my books might be publication-worthy. And by that time, I was so in love with my characters that I didn’t care what other people thought. My stories were mine, and I was proud of them. I think that’s the ultimate key to successful writing—write for yourself. Write what you love, and write with the goal of entertaining only one person—you. If you love your book—chances are that others will too. Be proud of who you are and what you create. You are unique, wonderful, and inspirational—don’t let the fear of others dampen your voice.Danele's Point to Ponder: Writing a story can be thrilling, but it can also be scary. What intimidates you the most about writing? Be sure to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
TWEETABLEWrite to entertain yourself - thoughts from author Danele Rotharmel on @EdieMelson (Click to Tweet)
Time Tsunami—The Time Counselor Chronicles #1
by Danele Rotharmel
To stop a cruel serial killer, she must travel twenty-four years into the past…Gil Montgomery, a cadet in the Temporal Counseling Program, can’t wait to pass her field exam and become a professional time surfer. The TEMCO program targets death-row offenders for time-based counseling while they’re children. For her exam, Gil will travel twenty-four years into the past to counsel ten-year-old Danny Winston before he murders his abusive babysitter, Rick Olsen. Preventing the stabbing should stop the chain of events leading to Danny’s eventual execution.
Gil’s assignment seems simple until her adviser, Dr. William Ableman, learns that Rick is a serial killer targeting Danny’s mother. If Gil stays and protects the Winstons, she might not survive. William wants the woman he loves to be pulled from the field, but if Gil fails to complete her assignment, it will unleash a Time Tsunami and destroy the timeline.
As TEMCO undergoes an emergency lockdown, and Gil’s fellow cadets try to figure out what’s happening, Gil and William learn the importance of faith and the price of true love. Everyone’s fate is resting in Gil’s hands, but does she have the strength she needs to defeat a ruthless serial killer intent on annihilating everyone in his path? Will she return from the deadly mission?
Time Tsunamicontains twists that keep a reader guessing. It was released on January 15, 2016 as an eBook and paperback, and it may be purchased through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, Smashwords, All Romance eBooks, and your local bookstore.
Amazon: Time TsunamiBarnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/time-tsunami-danele-j-rotharmel/1123153640?ean=2940152530919
Danele Rotharmel:Danele’s life took an unexpected turn when a mysterious illness brought her close to death. Eventually, she learned that a carbon monoxide leak from a faulty furnace was poisoning her. This poisoning triggered Multiple Chemical Sensitivity causing her to be put in quarantine. For seven years, she could only talk to friends and extended family through a windowpane. During this time, she wrote the first six books in The Time Counselor Chronicles. Although her journey back to health was difficult, it provided her the opportunity to grow closer to God and write her books. For that, she’s forever thankful. For more information about Danele, please visit her blog: https://dragonflydanele.wordpress.com/welcome/
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