Finally finished that short story last night. It needs a once over to really make the whole thing gel, but that’s because it took me a little while to understand exactly what story I was writing. Which sounds backwards, I know. But sometimes, that’s just how it goes. One day, I’ll the plot whole, with […]
So yesterday, I wanted to work on those two short stories. I fiddled around half-heartedly, got a few sentences down. Mostly I obsessed over my book covers, before settling down to watch some Supernatural with my husband. So imagine my surprise when I glance at down at the clock and see that its one in the […]
I’m pretty proud of myself. I not only got my short story polished up for May 1st, I also got some structural work done on the latest novella. The ending lacked punch and I knew it. This week I need to start working on my cover. I think I’ll be updating all of them… again. […]
I gave myself a tiny break to celebrate my fifth wedding anniversary, but that’s over now. Today’s checklist includes finishing the copy editing on the short that’s getting released on May 1st and getting the latest novella ready for beta reader consumption. Then I need to get to work on the cover. Since switching to amazon’s […]
Publishing day came and went, and I sold one copy. Feeling grisham, baby, feeling grisham. And with the new month comes the new story, and the great circle of publishing starts anew. I have a bit of a jump start on this one. I’ve already read it out loud to the husband, and it’s been picked […]
And, of course, I just didn’t want to get out of bed this morning. It’s nearly warm and very sunny out. Laying there, listening to birds and the fan was too nice. But eventually the real world calls, especially on publishing day. This month’s offering is Hunted Down. The fifth of seven stories set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. […]
Yes, tomorrow Hunted Down is being published. I woke up to a hour and half delay of school, and was thrilled. A no-rush morning to get all my social media out of the way and proofread one last time. But then I saw a critique of a rough draft and that obviously takes precedent. Once I […]
I’ve done something highly unusual for me. I started a story before I finished one. Some people are rolling their eyes at me, and rightly so. But I’m usually very steady about my writing: Finish the current draft, then start the new one. The current Monsters of Pittsburgh story is long. It’s almost as long […]
I talked about long term planning earlier this week. Well, last night I may have blown my plans. I have a series of shorts and novellas. They are all individually complete, but they also tell a larger story. Since they are best read all together, I gave the titles and covers themes. For Uncommon Animals, […]
The new kitties are still taking up an inordinate amount of my attention. On the plus side I woke up super early and snuggled with Clark on the couch for awhile. It’s Monday and that means that in addition to chivvying my kids back into the school routine, I need to think up a topic […]
Words That Burn Like Fire 