The third draft is done and off to the beta readers and my editor. Thank you to everyone who signed up to beta read. We had over a hundred submissions. I actually increased the number of beta readers to sixteen this time because of how many there were. Every time I finish one of these…
On Wednesday, I announced draft two was done via Facebook. I may have jumped the gun a little. A few hours sitting with what I’d written, I decided it wasn’t in good enough shape to be considered a true ending. Too many loose ends had been left unaddressed. Even after two days fixing it, I…
If you follow me on Facebook, you know I announced that I’m in the lead up to the final confrontation of this book. Exciting stuff. And to celebrate a snippet. Snippet “Talon?” Kira lifted up onto her elbows. “What are you doing here?” The oshota broke off another piece of the galaxy lolly pop with…
At this point, I kind of feel like my climax and ending are actively avoiding being written. I know almost all of what I want to happen. There is a scene list and everything where I break down all of what still needs to make it into a book. I just can’t seem to get…
To say last week did not go according to plan is a bit of an understatement. Originally I’d intended to be on the downhill slide with the book this week. Maybe even finishing it up. Instead, I spent my birthday in the PICU with my eldest. An intense twenty four hours later, she was on…
I probably shouldn’t post so many of these, but I can’t seem to resist. Kira and friends are just so much fun. Snippet “You’re right about that,” Kira said. “This isn’t a war ship.” Confusion flitted across [Redacted 1’s} face. “Which means we can do what we want,” Raider agreed. He and Kira burst into…
I have writer’s block this afternoon. So you get a tiny snippet. “Oh, good. You’re familiar. That saves time,” Raider crooned. The man searched the air over Kira’s shoulder, his expression growing increasingly spooked. Jin coughed and stepped forward. “Am I the one you’re looking for?” The lack of comprehension on the human’s face made…
A snippet for your weekend. Jin’s cheeks developed the slightest flush as his gaze wandered away from hers. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” “You know—I think I can grow to like this version of you. It’s so much easier to tell when you’re lying,” Kira drawled. Jin’s eyes flashed to hers. “No.” “Yup.”…
To my relief, people seemed to enjoy spending time in Gus’s head. I guess that means the short story is a go. Good thing because I’ve already written three chapters and have a vague idea of what direction her story will take. The change in perspective did exactly as I’d hoped and gave me a…
The corners of Gus’s eyes watered from the yawn she stifled as the argument below escalated, pulling her attention away from her discomfort and exhaustion to the trio standing on the amphitheater sands.
