So, I've done it. I've dived into self-publishing. The Eternal Queen, my debut novel, is now available for purchase on Amazon.com and Smashwords.com.
You'll start to notice some changes here on the blog as I whip it into shape.
If you like dark, fractured fairy tales, magical realism, and quirky characters, I highly suggest you check it out. Just saying.
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Friday, January 20, 2012
Friday, October 14, 2011
Writing Update: Pesky Characters
Listening: Storm, by the Yoshida Brothers
Do you ever have a character you absolutely love, and you've enjoyed showing small glimpses of in scenes, but the second you need to sit down to write their first big chapter your mind goes blank and the character refuses to talk?
Yeah...
While I send out queries for my first novel, The Eternal Queen, I've started working on my next book, Mist Walkers: Book One - Knight. I'm very excited about my new novel, and I feel I've written a strong opening. So far, I've written three chapters. Technically four. The story is going to be told through three point-of-views: the antagonist, Erin (the main protagonist), and Matthew (the second protagonist). I had a lot of fun with the first chapter told from the antagonist's point-of-view, and after some rewrites and stern conversations, Erin has proven to be more fun than I planned - I was worried she was going to turn into a dark, little, rain cloud. But Matthew, dear Matthew...
Matthew has had some great scenes. But he's been very peripheral. He's only now becoming a part of the story. But he refuses to cooperate. I suppose it fits his character, but still, -_-. I've got a deadline to meet.
That's my writing update. I've heard back from two agents, both rejections, and I know I'll get many more. I'm taking my time researching who to send too, and getting up-to-date with the publishing world. I admit, I haven't read nearly as many books the past few years as I should. That's another perk of reading these new publisher/agents/writer blogs I've found - being introduced to great new fiction to read!
I recently read Malinda Lo's Ash, an amazing retelling of Cinderella. It was gentle, and somber, and poignant, and many many other things. I don't want to give away too much, but I'm hoping I'll write up a slightly more detailed review this weekend.
My last update for this post is that I've joined TheNextBigWriter.com with a reviewer profile (for now). So far, I've reviewed one chapter for an urban, paranormal story. I figured if I use the site consistently, I might upgrade my account and start posting my short stories. It would be nice to get some feedback. Does anyone else post there?
PS - Good job, Castle. The end of Ryan's episode was much better than the beginning. But that doesn't mean you can take it easy. I expect a really funny episode next week!
Do you ever have a character you absolutely love, and you've enjoyed showing small glimpses of in scenes, but the second you need to sit down to write their first big chapter your mind goes blank and the character refuses to talk?
Yeah...
While I send out queries for my first novel, The Eternal Queen, I've started working on my next book, Mist Walkers: Book One - Knight. I'm very excited about my new novel, and I feel I've written a strong opening. So far, I've written three chapters. Technically four. The story is going to be told through three point-of-views: the antagonist, Erin (the main protagonist), and Matthew (the second protagonist). I had a lot of fun with the first chapter told from the antagonist's point-of-view, and after some rewrites and stern conversations, Erin has proven to be more fun than I planned - I was worried she was going to turn into a dark, little, rain cloud. But Matthew, dear Matthew...
Matthew has had some great scenes. But he's been very peripheral. He's only now becoming a part of the story. But he refuses to cooperate. I suppose it fits his character, but still, -_-. I've got a deadline to meet.
That's my writing update. I've heard back from two agents, both rejections, and I know I'll get many more. I'm taking my time researching who to send too, and getting up-to-date with the publishing world. I admit, I haven't read nearly as many books the past few years as I should. That's another perk of reading these new publisher/agents/writer blogs I've found - being introduced to great new fiction to read!
I recently read Malinda Lo's Ash, an amazing retelling of Cinderella. It was gentle, and somber, and poignant, and many many other things. I don't want to give away too much, but I'm hoping I'll write up a slightly more detailed review this weekend.
My last update for this post is that I've joined TheNextBigWriter.com with a reviewer profile (for now). So far, I've reviewed one chapter for an urban, paranormal story. I figured if I use the site consistently, I might upgrade my account and start posting my short stories. It would be nice to get some feedback. Does anyone else post there?
PS - Good job, Castle. The end of Ryan's episode was much better than the beginning. But that doesn't mean you can take it easy. I expect a really funny episode next week!
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