Friday, February 27, 2015

Writing Tip #1

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Hey, hey all! What's good? Any of you find a good fictional boyfriend for you Valentine's two weeks back? I hope some of you had a good time with Gregory or Cole! Maybe Damon or Mike too. So many to choose from and not enough time to read all the books that need to be read!

Meanwhile, the first few chapters hit the editors desk. First draft edits are always the hardest but I'm looking forward to getting started on the second draft. Here's a piece of writing advice: a first draft of anything you write is never perfect. Sometimes it takes 10 drafts or 25 until you can work it into the best work it can be. Sometimes even taking a break from what you're writing, or any other project, and coming back to it later can be really beneficial. You might even see things in a new light or get new ideas! Like the saying goes, practice makes perfect!

Speaking of writing, I thought of a new story idea. At this rate I think I have about a million ideas to write about. First things first though, Timeless Sky and CHANCES. Eeeekk!! It's so much fun to write these and I can't wait to keep writing my new ideas. It's too bad I can't sit for 24 hours straight and write non-stop! Things like eating, sleeping, and making more tea sort of get in the way.

On a side note, thanks for all the 'likes' for the last post! Aren't the little hearts drifting everywhere neat? It's fun to watch!  Anyway, I've got lots of reading and writing to catch up on, back to the writing cave!

Friday, February 20, 2015

Fictional Characters and Hot Dates!

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VERY BELATED Valentine's Day!!!

Ooh it's Valentine's Day this weekend and you know what that means? 

Nothing. It's an over-romanticized holiday but hey, if you want to get romantic with your significant other, go forth!  If you want to spread the love for your favorite author (aka me...?) give this post a like at the bottom and watch little hearts appear. I didn't make that but it's a pretty nifty thing, isn't it? 

On the brightside, if you don't have a date, you could make one with Gregory (gentleman, time-traveler, generally awesome...) and pick up Flightless Bird or Cole, if you prefer crazy-winged, book nerds who make you part of the team, maybe CHOSEN is the book for you. We can't forget everyone's favorites: bad boy Damon (Broken Wings) and funny guy Mike (CHOSEN)!  Those boys always bring the laughs. ;-)

Speaking of said fictional characters, I will be a busy bee writing away! I've got some new character's up my sleeve that I'm ready to write about! Not to mention some scenes with Livy and Gregory that are nothing short of crazy. Writing this last book has been an adventure in itself. Timeless Sky is well underway and full of surprises!

If you've seen it on social media, I've been hinting at some BIG surprises I have in store. I will announce them soon...very soon! It's just waiting for the right time. So stay tuned! :)