I know, I know. I probably should have mentioned all the birthday shenanigans over the last week but ... Hey, I was busy doing fun things. Like visiting Craters of the Moon and going to the movies and eating steak and having pie. (I maintain that pie is better than cake.) But in the middle… Continue reading Birthday Shenanigans and Release Buzz
Tag: Persona
Fact vs. Fiction – Historical Novels
Persona is my first attempt at the historical fiction genre and while I love history, I found writing within the confines of known facts difficult. This isn't too surprising given all my other novels are fantasy or science fiction, but it was still an eye-opener for me. Take, for instance, the very first chapter of… Continue reading Fact vs. Fiction – Historical Novels
The Countdown
I am now exactly three months away from Persona's publication date. What does this mean for me? Well, it means a lot of work, actually. I have a list of things that need to be done like ... hunt for virtual space (AKA - look for people online who wouldn't mind me commandeering their blog/site… Continue reading The Countdown
Kindle Scout
Alright, so we're sort of in a mid-way point with the Kindle Scout campaign for Persona and I figured I'd do a little update to give you the sense I'm getting of this thing. If you didn't know already, I'm pretty awful at marketing. Let's just be honest with that one. I'd rather go to… Continue reading Kindle Scout
Throwing Confetti! (AKA – Persona’s Re-Write is done!)
Technically I started this book over a decade ago while working at a Clinic & Hospital. I toted it around in a notebook and copied pages off for my mother since typing on the electric typewriter (shut up, I couldn't afford a computer back then) took more time than I had. Yes, she still has… Continue reading Throwing Confetti! (AKA – Persona’s Re-Write is done!)
Missed Deadlines and Fighting the Muse
I know there are a lot of writers out there that just go with the flow, throwing out however many words a week at sporadic intervals, relying on their Muse to get them through. I envy these people. I imagine their Muse sitting right beside them, nagging them at all hours of the day to… Continue reading Missed Deadlines and Fighting the Muse
Working with Historical Timelines – Persona Version
WWII is heavily documented. I have volumes and volumes of historical content that have helped me better understand how and why events took place throughout the war. No, really. Volumes. I also have several Documentaries on DVD which have helped shed some light on the timeline for Persona and the general feel of what was… Continue reading Working with Historical Timelines – Persona Version
World Building – Graphic Detail Edition #1
Right now the boys (one mine, one his friend who stayed over for the night) are fixing the cushions on my sofa. They made a fort to sleep in for the night and my living room was a mess of brown pillows and mismatched blankets that I had to step over to get to my… Continue reading World Building – Graphic Detail Edition #1
Historical Fiction and the Suspension of Disbelief
When I first made the decision to try my hand at historical fiction I knew there would be a lot of research involved. But since I find WWII fascinating I imagined this would not be such a big issue for me. And it wasn't. I enjoy hunting through history to find little tidbits that I… Continue reading Historical Fiction and the Suspension of Disbelief
Clearing Off the Cork-board
Early Thursday afternoon -- on my lunch break, no less -- I was able to type "The End" on Tapped. This was my most extensive round of edits. I solicited an editor to help me develop the story and couldn't be happier with the results. Gabriel Fitzpatrick helped me see the strengths and the weaknesses… Continue reading Clearing Off the Cork-board
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