Sunday, April 13, 2014

Working...


Some updates on the writing...


Getting back notes for The Bone Carousel from the initial readers this week.  Some really great stuff ranging from small things that I overlooked and typos, to a couple of plot questions that never crossed my mind.  I love getting early feedback, knowing I can still change things.  I will be starting draft three next week.  It feels so close to being ready for the world.  I cannot wait to share it with everyone.


I have also completed the initial draft of my query letter.  It took me a while to get going on this. I recognize that this is a weak spot for me, but I am working through it.  I am mostly happy with the initial draft, besides a few sentences that feel a bit on the weak side.  I am letting it simmer for a few days before I give it a second look. 

In the meantime I have started working on the second novel in the trilogy. The Blood Masquerade is the working title.  I have only been at it a couple of days but I have a solid 5k already and I am very excited about it.  I can feel this novel is going to be a quick write.  It feels like it wants to write itself, which is good sign.  I am projecting to be done with the first draft in 3-4 months. 

So, yeah, lots of things going on...

And I have no idea why I chose that image... I just like it... whatever.

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Draft Two Complete...



I am very happy to announce the second draft of my next WIP The Bone Carousel has been completed.  It has been sent to a few beta readers and I am anxiously awaiting to hear back from them so I can make the necessary changes.  This novel has been a long time coming, over two years since I first started.  Right now I can feel how close I am to being done.  It is an amazing feeling.

While I am waiting to hear back from the readers, I am researching agents and working on my query letter.  This is an area I know I need a lot of work in.  How can I take a 74k novel and describe it in a couple of hundred words.  It's a bit daunting, but I know I will figure it out.

I will keep you updated on the progress as it happens.  Thanks to everyone who reads my work.