Women and Words: The Dark Side by India Masters

New stuff up at Women and Words blog. India Masters is doing a post about the type of fiction she writes called "The Dark Side", you can guess by this our gal doedn't write fluffy happy fiction, huh? Here's a taste...

Well, anyone who’s read my work, knows that light is not a word associated with what I write. Hmmm, food for thought. Do I include past experiences in my writing, and I guess the answer to that is, yes. My first book was a paranormal, The Soul Collector, about an immortal Celtic Druid who is married to a vampire from the French Revolution period.

Read more HERE

It is done!!!

Whew, I never thought I’d finally say this, but…

(drum roll please)

…the first draft of Primal Magic is completed (sequel to Ancestral Magic). Now if I can find a couple more beta readers willing to tackle the 68,045 word manuscript, I can have it out to the publisher by end of August and reach my goal. Wow, this feels sooooo good.

I’m going to take a couple weeks off so I can actually relax during my trip to GCLS con (If I can stand to go without writing for that long) and get started on the rework of Bloodstained Innocence (which has been homeless since the demise of Stardust Press). Once that is ready to go (I want to add a few chapters and a bit more action, make the story less romancy), then begins the big job.

Working on the sequel for Natural Order, Natural Rebirth!

I love being a writer!!!

Sniff, looks like it’s over

Well, this is the end. The last episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender just finished tonight. Where as I am excited to have gotten to see the finale, there’s melancholy that there will be no more episodes in the future. (the link above has spoilers so don’t read if you haven’t seen the show)

For those of you who haven’t had a taste of the show, or like me can’t get enough, here’s some samples…

Women and Words update: Objectively Speaking by Clifford Henderson

There's some great stuff over at the Women and Words blog this weekend. Clifford Henderson has a great post going on about character building that's not to miss. Go forth and check it out!
Cliffi here to talk about “The Big O.” Now, before you start salivating, or running for some privacy, let me warn you, it’s not what you might think.

It was one of those days. The writing wasn’t coming easy. Or, editing, I should
say. Eagle-eye Cindy Cresap, my editor, made the case that one of the
relationships in my novel needed a bit of beefing up. The chapter I was working
on today was crucial in that it’s the first time we see the two characters alone
together.

read the rest here!

Been Absent - Back Now

I've been hanging over at my LJ blog, and neglicting this one. Now with the new blog sindication I think keeping both wouldn't be a bad thing. Likely there will be little here that you can't find at my LJ, but I may hold some suprises in me yet. Let's begin. :)

So glad kids are back to school!

Here is the newest addition to my writing goal updates. Perhaps when I get through the crazy making month of January, I can work harder on my non-writing goals for this year too. :)

My submission for the Scottish Fiction contest at Dark Eden Press titled "Wild Things" is in the last beta's hands who is also going over the synopsis. So, in a few days off it goes. You can find a clip of the story here if you are interested.

Also on my rather overful plate is a story I just finished the first draft of my story for the "Toe to Toe: Standing Tall and Proud" anthology being done by Bedazzled Ink. The story is called "Reborn" and its a story about one of my most favorate fantasy characters I created, that as of yet I have not fully brought to life in print. Perhaps now is the time. The deadline is Feb 1st, and the story just made it under the 8k cut off (whew)

I've been looking into the "Pretty Scary" anth call out being published through Dark Hart, but I can't find details on word count, and none of my email have been answered. I'm assuming for now they are just busy, and am working on revising a horror story I had sitting around. If anyone knows more about this let me know, please.

Of course I am still working on revisions on Natural Order and look to be close to being able to resub that in the next week so so. Thanks all for your support and good wishes. I'll keep ya posted!

I can't believe I wrote the whole thing!

And one the third day of the writing crunch my muses gave to me...

Nearing the finish line!

Well, I've made it over the 8k mark on my story "Wild Things" so anything after this is icing. I think I have about 2k left and then I'll edit, and fill in surnames, town names, all the research stuff. I'm amazed I've gotten so much done in two days. This might even be ready for betas by Thurday if I'm lucky. *wink* hint hint Here's a sample...

And we have progress!

For those of you expecting a "Sunday Magic Chat" or a "Green Monday" post this week, I've afriad this weekend has been far too busy for that. Between two days with a feverish child, and writing deadlines, it just wasn't possible. For anyone following my progress on my 2008 writing goals here’s what we have so far.