For months I've been looking at one particular cover option. I really like it BUT I feel like this book needs more red. So, with that in mind, I played with red. Now I like both. One is striking in its simplicity, the other is in-your-face red. I've got a proof arriving next week in … Continue reading Covers …
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When the end rushes towards you …
If you write like I do and the end rushes towards you, there isn't much choice but to write and keep writing until the finish line. Because I never know what the finish line looks like, that bit is a lot of fun for me. Probably the most fun of the initial first draft phase. … Continue reading When the end rushes towards you …
Inhabited by the story.
There's stages of writing for me. Many stages. Until I have a good number of chapters written, it's a free for all. Seriously, I couldn't tell you what the story was about at that point, could go anywhere. I just follow my characters through their world. Then things start to settle, sort of, I still … Continue reading Inhabited by the story.
Temptation, writing, & sunshine.
For the first time in a long time, I think I will finish my notebook before I finish this book. Usually, I have a few pages left for notes when I do the first read, but, not this time. I don't think I've written more notes than usual. Maybe my notes are messier. We're dipping … Continue reading Temptation, writing, & sunshine.
Learning.
We all know I get frustrated and annoyed when books are lack lustre because the author has decided nothing needs to make sense and their readers will read it anyway. It's awesome for both them and their readers. If that's what gets you sales then, go hard.That sounds a lot less stressful than the way … Continue reading Learning.
Peekaboo
So, I'm reading this book ... guys, we have been here so many times ...I do not think a character needs to 'peek' on every page. That could just be me. But, I've started counting because there are so many instances and it's not confined to one particular character. They're all at it. So many … Continue reading Peekaboo
They’re not just pretty.
So, you know how I'm apparently creating a Visual Bible for the Veronica Tracey Spy/PI Series. Yeah, so easy to make the mistake of thinking you're creating A+ content then end up with a visual bible. 🙂 It occurred to me, that the pictures aren't just pretty, they tell a story and they are a … Continue reading They’re not just pretty.
VT Visual Bible.
Somewhere over the last week I moved from creating A+ content to creating what's becoming a visual bible for the Veronica Tracey Spy/PI Series. How?Well, I wanted to see my version of my characters - and use them, some of them, with some other images on Amazon, right? If you have a look at [Nothing … Continue reading VT Visual Bible.
Procrastination level: expert
Not to brag or anything, but I think I achieved 'expert' level in procrastination this weekend. I know! I'm ready to accept my trophy. Have my speech ready and everything.But what I didn't do this weekend was piss anyone off by referring to the 'safety' on a Glock. Yeah, I'd never do that. But someone … Continue reading Procrastination level: expert