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Nat Kennedy - Blooded is out!
Nat wrote: "It does!! Fantasy writing. I add a bit of pixie dust and dragon bones and elf ear points. Poof! Awesome fantasy smut! Or that's the theory."
Share that pixie dust with me. I could use some magic lol
Fed-exed it to you this morning. Should be there soon! *sprinkles more pixie dust through the e-waves*
Working through draft three of a novel due to betas by the end of this month. I found THREE plot weaknesses that I am fixing, plus just going over the writing. I really do love these characters. Do you ever just want to write fan fiction on your own stories so your characters can get more booty and be happier because in your novel you're supposed to run them through the ringer?So, that's the update. All editing, all day. Here's to a shiny version by 11 days! Then, I'm just going to read some smut for a while.
Exciting times! Edge of Desperation will be available for M/M Romance group's Don't Buy My Love on February 5th!https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...?
What is Don't Buy My Love? check it out!
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Chhhyeeeahhh, Miss Nat!!*does happy dance*
Yay! Congrats Nat! Super exciting!!!
@Annie and @Ember, thanks ladies! I'm twirling away.
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Yes, yes we do!
:D
It's official... Edge of Desperation is now a Don't Buy My Love option. If you enjoy m/m urban fantasy, give Edge a chance.https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Nat wrote: "It's official... Edge of Desperation is now a Don't Buy My Love option. If you enjoy m/m urban fantasy, give Edge a change.https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/......"
*whispers* might you mean "give Edge a chance?" Best of luck and I hope you sell a bunch!
Ooh, I should fix my typo! (I have fumble fast fingers). It's a free giveaway, actually, for reviews. Hope I get a few bites.
Ahh Nat! I have Edge I just haven't had a chance to read it yet! But if you need anything shared on Facebook and twitter let me know! I would be happy to share it for you!
@Miss Nat: I have an idea to promote your book this weekend...PMing you now.
Ember wrote: "Ahh Nat! I have Edge I just haven't had a chance to read it yet! But if you need anything shared on Facebook and twitter let me know! I would be happy to share it for you!"Oooh, you are the sweetest! *Tackle* I'm cool now, Ember. This is more of a GR thing. When I have a promo coming up, I will kindly ask for such aid then. Same to you!!! *fist bump*
Annie wrote: "@Miss Nat: I have an idea to promote your book this weekend...PMing you now."
You try to come across as all stabbity and look at the kind things you do. :)
Ahh thanks Nat and yes anytime you need it let me know! I would be happy to help! *fist bump*
Yay! Thanks for propping me up, so I don't tumble away. It's nice to have a group to help boost each other.
No don't tumble away! Igotchu!!! That's the best thing about being an indie author! This great community here to help each other!
I know! I Love You Man, and I might give you my beer! (channeling bad beer commercial.)Yeah, I was warned against how some indie authors see this as a competition and are backstabby... and I've never come across that. I'm sure they are out there, but I luckily have only met the awesome peeps.
New project I'm fiddling with:A guy (ooh, there's a guy) who's brother was killed and so he's got some angst and a bit of agoraphobia, has to help his parents sell the family orchard because he doesn't want to run it. He pulls in his friends from high school and college to help go through things in the house, fix it up, etc., and over time his feeling for his friend come into the full light of day.
Typical, nothing shiny... BUT
My guy is possessed by the ghost of his dead brother.
Hijinks ensue. There are always hijinks. Hijinks are required.
(novellette length ~ 15,000 words.)
Ha, Miss Nat! I love the twist!! Nice to see novelettes kickin' around too!
***mwahhh***
I shall include massive *Muhahaha* from my ghost as well. It will be the calling card, the chime, the shift in mood. Once you hear the Muahahaha, then you know, the ghost is about and going to do inappropriate things. and hijinks.
Yes, more novellettes. They are cute and shiny and tell a good story.
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Shiny things?
What is going on?
*glitter distraction tactics worked*
Look at the glitter CB! Look at the shiny!!!We're talking novelettes and short prose. I think they are awesome! Enough room to have a solid fleshed out storyline and world, without a lot of dragging out. I like my novels, but sometimes you just are in the mood for a nibble.
I'm at a convention right now and I'd just completed a workshop on Plotting. I had six attendees! I think that was a win.I wanted to share some of my highlights:
What is plot?
-- A character has an objective. Character performs an action/uses his will to gain the objective. Outside forces block him from achieving his objective.
-- Plot exists as a direct result of the character's action.
-- Choices drive plot.
-- Stories are about solving problems.
How to make awesome characters
-- Give them backstory
-- Give them inner demons
-- Characters make choices.
Steps to a plot
-- Inciting incident/hook
-- first Plot Point - Everything Changes. Primary Conflict takes place
-- Mid point - New actions/information that changes the nature of the game
-- second Plot Point - Final injection of new info. All the pieces of the puzzle are out. Hero changes to Heroic Warrior.
-- Climax
Scenes
-- in every scene a character has an objective
-- something blocks the character from gaining the objective
-- in every scene something must change
What do you think?
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Why did that sound completely dirty when I read it CB? Either I'm deranged or I just come to expect stuff like that lol it might be a bit of both! Lol!
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It sounded dirty when you read it... because I was the one that wrote it!
:D
Right?!?! Hahaha! I almost said that too LOL!
@Ember & CB: LOL@Miss Nat: Sounds pretty darn good to me! ^_~
Alex wrote: "Sounds good to me, all makes at least a degree of sense (it's gone midnight here and the brain is starting to shut down but I can still understand what you've written, so that must be good)I hope ..."
I did. Lots of good questions and sharing of ideas. I love talking plot/mechanics with other authors.
C.B. wrote: "Ember wrote: "Why did that sound completely dirty when I read it CB? Either I'm deranged or I just come to expect stuff like that lol it might be a bit of both! Lol!"It sounded dirty when you rea..."
Ember, I was going to say, CB could simply be ordering dinner and he'd make it sound dirty.
"Yes, I'd like some finger-licken chicken, some hot sticky buns, and one of those foot longs, please."
Annie wrote: "@Ember & CB: LOL@Miss Nat: Sounds pretty darn good to me! ^_~"
Thanks Annie. Wasn't sure if I missed a Major Thing so I could update my list... but everyone seemed pretty happy with it. Considering doing the workshop again... but maybe I'll just set it up as blog posts.
That's an awesome idea! Authors are always looking for help with the writing process!
Hmm, I will have to build it, and maybe promote it, and possibly, they may come. Ah, now I've given myself more work! Why do I do this to myself?
Nat wrote: "Why do I do this to myself?"Cuz your brilliance is bursting at the seams. That is all.
Bursting! Is that what's seeping out of there?
Hmm, I'd like to bottle this stuff up. I bet it's got dozens of uses. Flavoring for bland foods. Industrial lubricant. Filter to cut down UV rays. Possibilities.... Endless.
Nat wrote: "Hmm, I'd like to bottle this stuff up. I bet it's got dozens of uses. Flavoring for bland foods. Industrial lubricant. Filter to cut down UV rays. Possibilities.... Endless."
Weapon of mass destruction?
Oh yes. I'm sure we can add a little of this, a little of that, and BOOM!
Was burned out on one writing project, so started working on the second book of my epic fantasy series. Oh, so many projects, so little time.On another note: Questions for my Peeps out there (you, all of you, are my Peeps). I'm looking for good quality epic fantasy cover artists/designers. I have cat people in my world and I want them on the cover. Something more fine art than digital art. Can you direct me to some pages?
Cheers!
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Happy Pie Day!
Time to eat your pie and then kick some ass.
So, I've been quiet and MIA. Been reading a lot and am inspired and excited by all of the good books out there.Now, I've shifted from 'absorbing' to 'producing'. Back to working on Afflicted. It's a rough draft. Oh so rough, and the road ahead isn't easy. But then, who said writing was easy?
Reading the Nightrunner series for the first time. And I'm delighted by the mix of the plot and the romance. Inspiration! I'm not fully into just mm romance, I want my plot to play a very large role. Nightrunner has a lovely cast a character, beautiful worldbuilding and an intriguing plot. Plus... UST... at first anyway. So, it's quite a lovely read. I'm on book two.
What have you read lately that's inspired you lovely authors to work on your own works more?
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Reading... I am reading something by some Indie author named Riley Amos Westbrook. Not sure if anyone around SIA has heard of him, but he's good.
Oh... I have that on my 'to read' list but haven't read it yet.Sometimes I sit with the classics and just let the language flow over me. I'm not that kind of a writer, but I do appreciate it. Sometimes I wish I was that kind of writer. I could maintain the style for short works, but not a full novel.
I haven't heard of Westbrook. I'll check out the genre and books.
Dwayne wrote: "I am reading something by some Indie author named Riley Amos Westbrook. Not sure if anyone around SIA has heard of him, but he's good."Dwayne, funny you mention that because last night I decided my next indie read would be a book by that same author. What are the odds? Little Black Stormcloud is written by Riley Amos Westbrook and Sara Lynn Westbrook. I heard that's his wife. I heard they're nice people. The book should be good. ; )
Happy Productivity Nat!! Happy Hugs!!
Now I'm even more intrigued! Will go tag it if nothing else.Thank you, Sam! I am feeling actually good about writing again. I hit a 'I'm not worthy' moment there that lasted longer than it should. Now, back to creation!
Love reading good, inspiring fiction.
Nat, I get those moments a lot, especially lately. : (I've got to get back on track with my own writing. Head up, pen out, I'm ready... almost... ; )
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Lyra, thank you! I think it's cool. I set it up on my mantle, shine it once in a while, take it out, show it to my friends.
Elves do rock! And their long pointy ears are very useful when brewing magic.