A (Late) Monday Interview
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Fellow Month9Books author and all-around cool chick, Michelle E. Reed interviewed me Monday on her blog, Whine and Cheese. But I've been so busy I forgot to put the word out.
For shame!
But now that I am mentioning it, go check out the interview. You might just learn a little more about A Shimmer of Angels and this gal *points to self* ;)
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My Wednesday Surprise
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012
One of the great things about being on the West coast is waking up to good news. Being three hours behind has certainly improved my mornings as of late.
This morning's surprise came via two Waiting on Wednesday posts.
So a huge thank you to Lynsey at Narratively Speaking and Kelsey at Slush Sleuth.
Hugs and virtual confetti for everyone!
...And maybe a unicorn?
This morning's surprise came via two Waiting on Wednesday posts.
So a huge thank you to Lynsey at Narratively Speaking and Kelsey at Slush Sleuth.
Hugs and virtual confetti for everyone!
...And maybe a unicorn?
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Cover Reval
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Sunday, April 1, 2012
Monday is almost here. If you've been around twitter lately, you may know that April 2nd is the day of the A SHIMMER OF ANGELS cover reveal!!!
That's right, you can finally see what I've been secretly drooling over.
It's all happening over at Mundie Moms, one of my favorite YA book blogs.
I'm so thrilled and honored. It's all beyond my wildest dreams. And it's really happening. Wow. I've been saying wow a lot lately.
Please stop over at Mundie Moms tomorrow and catch some eye candy.
That's right, you can finally see what I've been secretly drooling over.
It's all happening over at Mundie Moms, one of my favorite YA book blogs.
I'm so thrilled and honored. It's all beyond my wildest dreams. And it's really happening. Wow. I've been saying wow a lot lately.
Please stop over at Mundie Moms tomorrow and catch some eye candy.
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At the Movies
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Monday, March 26, 2012
So, I'm wishing this week (and all last week) for time to go see a movie. A real movie. At the theater. I'm sure I don't have to say I'm dying to see The Hunger Games! *sigh*
But until I can get to the movies, I thought I'd host a movie themed post today.
First, a trailer that drew me in then surprised me. Hope it does the same for you.
Next up, Christopher Nolan's follow up to the genius that was The Dark Knight. I give you, The Dark Knight Rises.
Now for another highly anticipated Summer release
(anyone else notice K-Stew's jumping off cliffs again?)
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Nuff said.
I have to say I was a little skeptical when I heard about ANOTHER Spider-Man. But I have to say Marvel looks to have done it again. <3 you, Marvel!
Hope that was as much fun for you guys as it was for me. And now questions, because I always love closing with a question. Who's seen The Hunger Games? And what other upcoming movies are you looking forward to?
But until I can get to the movies, I thought I'd host a movie themed post today.
First, a trailer that drew me in then surprised me. Hope it does the same for you.
Next up, Christopher Nolan's follow up to the genius that was The Dark Knight. I give you, The Dark Knight Rises.
Now for another highly anticipated Summer release
(anyone else notice K-Stew's jumping off cliffs again?)
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Nuff said.
I have to say I was a little skeptical when I heard about ANOTHER Spider-Man. But I have to say Marvel looks to have done it again. <3 you, Marvel!
Hope that was as much fun for you guys as it was for me. And now questions, because I always love closing with a question. Who's seen The Hunger Games? And what other upcoming movies are you looking forward to?
Lucky 7: Peek at a New Story
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
The Rules:
Go to page 77 of your current MS.
Go to line 7.
Copy down the next 7 lines/sentences, and post them as they’re written. No cheating.
Tag 7 other victims …er, authors.
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So, this is a story I've written and haven't exactly finished editing. The beginning is going to get a full rewrite (when time will finally allow). But you get no lead in, no clues. :P
Yeah, I'm evil like that. Enjoy!
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And, in the end, only one of you will stand.”
My breath froze, sitting colder in my lungs than winter itself. What was she talking about? I drew my sights toward Sod like a magnet and tried to swallow. Anger burned in my belly like hot coals, searing through the cold spots she created with her calculated words.
And touch.
I yanked my wrist back, breaking her ironclad grip.
In possibly the most judgment-clouding, pride-induced move I’d ever made, I turned my back on her and headed toward the door, exposing my most vulnerable point, just to prove she didn’t scare me--that her words held no weight with me.
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Now to tag the next 7...
Go to page 77 of your current MS.
Go to line 7.
Copy down the next 7 lines/sentences, and post them as they’re written. No cheating.
Tag 7 other victims …er, authors.
***
So, this is a story I've written and haven't exactly finished editing. The beginning is going to get a full rewrite (when time will finally allow). But you get no lead in, no clues. :P
Yeah, I'm evil like that. Enjoy!
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And, in the end, only one of you will stand.”
My breath froze, sitting colder in my lungs than winter itself. What was she talking about? I drew my sights toward Sod like a magnet and tried to swallow. Anger burned in my belly like hot coals, searing through the cold spots she created with her calculated words.
And touch.
I yanked my wrist back, breaking her ironclad grip.
In possibly the most judgment-clouding, pride-induced move I’d ever made, I turned my back on her and headed toward the door, exposing my most vulnerable point, just to prove she didn’t scare me--that her words held no weight with me.
***
Now to tag the next 7...
My (scary) Admission
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
I've been pretty busy these last few weeks working on a WIP and spending several hours a day at the hospital with my uncle. While thinking about my writing and editing and my WIP, it occurred to me that most of the time, I have no idea what I'm doing.
Okay, now some of you may be laughing, and others may be freaking out.
To clarify, I've been writing seriously for several years. I've read various books on craft, writing, editing, etc. I've taken writing/editing classes. I've read more books than I care to count, in and out of my genre. I've done just about everything most established writers, publishers, and agents recommend you do if you want to succeed in this business.
All of that reading, learning, and researching has helped me develop my style, voice, plotting, and blah blah blah.
The point I'm really trying to get to here is you can read every "The Craft of Writing" book out there, take every class you can afford, and read blogs until your eyes blur. But unless you try, unless you practice, you really aren't doing yourself any favors.
Information comes and goes. Trends spike then wither. Unless you are pushing yourself, confident in your writing or not, you will not get anywhere in this industry.
Back to me knowing nothing. It's true. I write what I would want to read. I make my characters ones I can relate to. I give them flaws because it's interesting. Before I decided to try my hand at writing, I was a reader first. And the reader in me loves tension and emotion and screwed up characters. Instead of writing the way someone with a PhD tells me to, I take my own path and see where it leads.
I had no idea how to edit when I printed out my first completed manuscript. And let me tell you, it was a disaster.
Now I have guidelines--I read the draft over from beginning to end, making only major notes, instead of bothering with minor grammer issues--but my process almost always changes with every single book.
When I start a new project, again I have no idea what I'm doing. And to tell the truth. I kinda like it that way.
Care to share a detail of your writing/editing/plotting process? I'd love to add a new tidbit to my next project.
Okay, now some of you may be laughing, and others may be freaking out.
"What do you mean you don't know what you're doing?!"
To clarify, I've been writing seriously for several years. I've read various books on craft, writing, editing, etc. I've taken writing/editing classes. I've read more books than I care to count, in and out of my genre. I've done just about everything most established writers, publishers, and agents recommend you do if you want to succeed in this business.
All of that reading, learning, and researching has helped me develop my style, voice, plotting, and blah blah blah.
The point I'm really trying to get to here is you can read every "The Craft of Writing" book out there, take every class you can afford, and read blogs until your eyes blur. But unless you try, unless you practice, you really aren't doing yourself any favors.
Information comes and goes. Trends spike then wither. Unless you are pushing yourself, confident in your writing or not, you will not get anywhere in this industry.
Back to me knowing nothing. It's true. I write what I would want to read. I make my characters ones I can relate to. I give them flaws because it's interesting. Before I decided to try my hand at writing, I was a reader first. And the reader in me loves tension and emotion and screwed up characters. Instead of writing the way someone with a PhD tells me to, I take my own path and see where it leads.
That's right, just winging it.
I had no idea how to edit when I printed out my first completed manuscript. And let me tell you, it was a disaster.
Now I have guidelines--I read the draft over from beginning to end, making only major notes, instead of bothering with minor grammer issues--but my process almost always changes with every single book.
When I start a new project, again I have no idea what I'm doing. And to tell the truth. I kinda like it that way.
Care to share a detail of your writing/editing/plotting process? I'd love to add a new tidbit to my next project.
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Amazing giveaways
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Saturday, March 10, 2012
I tweeted about a few really incredible giveaways this morning over at Sparkling Reviews. But also thought I'd share it here in case you aren't on twitter (and if not, why not?)
Mary is hosting several unbelievable follower appreciation giveaways starting today.
The first is a 64 GB Apple iPad 2.
Number two: a $500 Best Buy gift card.
Giveaway #3 is a Kobo Vox (in your choice of colors).
Giveaway #4 is a Disney cruise for 4!
The fifth follower appreciation prize is a custom Custom Leopard print KitchenAid stand mixer. It's so cute.
The sixth great prize being offered is a thousand dollar gift card to Coach (one of my favorite stores to window shop at)!
These prizes are getting better! #7 is for a Macbook Pro.
Now #8 blew me away. An entire set of Apple products. This one you have to see to believe.
So hurry over. The contests close later today. And good luck! I hope someone I know wins :D
Mary is hosting several unbelievable follower appreciation giveaways starting today.
The first is a 64 GB Apple iPad 2.
Number two: a $500 Best Buy gift card.
Giveaway #3 is a Kobo Vox (in your choice of colors).
Giveaway #4 is a Disney cruise for 4!
The fifth follower appreciation prize is a custom Custom Leopard print KitchenAid stand mixer. It's so cute.
The sixth great prize being offered is a thousand dollar gift card to Coach (one of my favorite stores to window shop at)!
These prizes are getting better! #7 is for a Macbook Pro.
Now #8 blew me away. An entire set of Apple products. This one you have to see to believe.
So hurry over. The contests close later today. And good luck! I hope someone I know wins :D
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