Category: my novel’s progress

  • A Little Preview of My NaNoWriMo Project

    A Little Preview of My NaNoWriMo Project

    Here’s my story preview for National Novel Writing Month. I’ve given my novel the working title of Another Species. It’s a stand-alone story set inside my Consortium universe. Here’s the synopsis: Species rescuer Jad Cesson is determined to find and save his kidnapped pet, a questica named Sebastian. But when he discovers The Consortium is fazing…

  • Surprise Appendectomy!

    Surprise Appendectomy!

    Usually, on Fridays i post Fridays Findings. But yesterday I had to go the hospital because I was in pain. I thought I was having severe indigestion or something worse but it ended up being my appendix. So, I’m sitting in the recovery room feeling much better now that it’s out of my body. Yes…

  • Why NaNoWriMo?

    Why NaNoWriMo?

    I have decided to take a month-long break from my work-in-progress (WIP) and rediscover the excitement of creating an all-new story. Yes, I am going to participate in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). In case you don’t know, November is NaNoWriMo. Click here if you are unfamiliar with National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Ten years…

  • Friday’s Findings: 08.24.18

    Friday’s Findings: 08.24.18

    Here are some articles on writing I’ve read lately: Nine Ways Editing Software Can Improve Creative Writing Make Your Characters Want Something Right Away Making Time to Write — Overcome Writing Inertia How to Write Dialogue That Dazzles Your Readers How to Write Fiction That’s Fresh

  • W.I.P. Update: 08.14.18

    W.I.P. Update: 08.14.18

    My laptop died–the one on which I wrote my fiction. The death did not surprise. The computer, nicknamed ‘Bruthie,’ had been running slow the last couple of months.   had served me well. Black duct tape–black to match its color–had held together the left side for the past couple of years. I should have retired…

  • My Reading: Past, Present and Future 08.09.19

    My Reading: Past, Present and Future 08.09.19

    Past: The Emperor’s Soul (audio) by Brandon Sanderson Well, I am no longer a Sanderson virgin. I’ve completed my reading of his short novel, The Emperor’s Soul, and I’m ready to explore more by this writer. This is a standalone story with an interesting twist at the end. Ready to jump into the Mistborn series.…

  • W.I.P. Update

    W.I.P. Update

    Here’s the latest on my Work In Progress (W.I.P.): I am currently working on WhereHow, Consortium Episode 3 of my series. I’ve updated the cover (see above) and given it darker tones. I feel this matches the vibe of the episode. My intention was to have this episode finished six months ago. I got busy…

  • A Sneak Peek into How I Set Up My Scrivener for Writing Fiction

    A Sneak Peek into How I Set Up My Scrivener for Writing Fiction

    If you are a writer–either a veteran or an aspiring or somewhere in-between–you’ve probably heard other writers gush over the writing software named Scrivener. When I finally purchased it, I said to myself, “I should have started using Scrivener sooner.” Most fans of Scrivener agree. The best part of Scrivener is its versatility. You can…

  • Consortium Series Available Through Kindle Unlimited

    Consortium Series Available Through Kindle Unlimited

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