I finished the first draft of my second novel, "Jeremy Chikalto and Leviathan Island" (Book II of The Hazy Souls). I'm hoping to have the second draft finished before Christmas. January is an important month for my novel because Spring semester doesn't start until January 22nd (I teach writing at Gloucester County College). January = writing/editing/rewriting every day! Not to mention I have to design my cover... and do internal formatting... and the back cover. Ahh! There's so much to do before the second baby arrives in March.
At the moment I'm doing a quick read-through and marking the scenes that drag. The beginning of the novel needs a complete rewrite, but I've seemed to hit the "zone" by the middle of the novel. I'll have to elaborate on my descriptions to better create a sense of place and time. The action scenes need some build-up too.
I'll write again about my novel's progress in a couple of weeks. I'm trying to keep to a pretty strict schedule.
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Monday, December 5, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Author Interview on Independent Paranormal
I was interviewed on Independent Paranormal, a blog for indie authors who specialize in the paranormal.
http://independentparanormal.blogspot.com/
I'm very happy for the exposure and had fun answering the questions. My only hesitation comes from the part about music. I answered honestly, though in retrospect I only touched the tip of the iceberg.
Music played a huge part of my childhood. There was always music in the background while we played. In the interview, I didn't necessarily list my favorite music, just the songs that really bring back particular memories from my childhood. Anyway, after reading the article, I've realized that people, especially young adults, judge a person based on the music they like, and might even judge my book before reading it! Music is all-important when you're younger and it defines who you are in the eyes of your peers.
So I mentioned Madonna, Duran Duran, TLC, Boys' Air Choir, and classical music in the interview. I wish I had cast a larger net. I like so many genres of music from so many periods, and I view it as a missed opportunity to relate to my readers. I could have added David Bowie, Pearl Jam, The Doors, The Grateful Dead, The Beatles... I could have listed newer artists whose music inspired some scenes in my mind, like Lady Gaga. When I hear her music, it's easy to picture a theatrical performer. It helped me to imagine Jeremy's stage presence.
Anyway, you get the point. It was a learning experience. Overall, I'm very happy with the interview and really appreciative of the opportunity to share my work with others! Plus, I was exposed to other authors whose interviews and free chapters really piqued my interest!
http://independentparanormal.blogspot.com/
I'm very happy for the exposure and had fun answering the questions. My only hesitation comes from the part about music. I answered honestly, though in retrospect I only touched the tip of the iceberg.
Music played a huge part of my childhood. There was always music in the background while we played. In the interview, I didn't necessarily list my favorite music, just the songs that really bring back particular memories from my childhood. Anyway, after reading the article, I've realized that people, especially young adults, judge a person based on the music they like, and might even judge my book before reading it! Music is all-important when you're younger and it defines who you are in the eyes of your peers.
So I mentioned Madonna, Duran Duran, TLC, Boys' Air Choir, and classical music in the interview. I wish I had cast a larger net. I like so many genres of music from so many periods, and I view it as a missed opportunity to relate to my readers. I could have added David Bowie, Pearl Jam, The Doors, The Grateful Dead, The Beatles... I could have listed newer artists whose music inspired some scenes in my mind, like Lady Gaga. When I hear her music, it's easy to picture a theatrical performer. It helped me to imagine Jeremy's stage presence.
Anyway, you get the point. It was a learning experience. Overall, I'm very happy with the interview and really appreciative of the opportunity to share my work with others! Plus, I was exposed to other authors whose interviews and free chapters really piqued my interest!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Jeremy Chikalto and Leviathan Island
"Jeremy Chikalto and Leviathan Island"(Book 2 of The Hazy Souls) is starting up. I have the main sequence of events mapped out, but the act of writing always dishes out some surprises, even for the author. Subplots are the funnest to write because I have no idea what's going to happen next and they often change the course of the novel. So much for planning ahead.
The second book will definitely be easier for me to write.
In the second book, there will be more romantic tension and some competing love interests. Also there will be more paranormal activity and some new characters.
It's kind of weird to write right now because I'm listening to the Madonna station on Pandora and I'm singing along in my head.
The second book will definitely be easier for me to write.
In the second book, there will be more romantic tension and some competing love interests. Also there will be more paranormal activity and some new characters.
It's kind of weird to write right now because I'm listening to the Madonna station on Pandora and I'm singing along in my head.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Novel available on Amazon.com!
Yes. My baby (other baby) is out and about interacting with the world!
My very own Jeremy Chikalto, who was once a hand-crafted paper doll crumpled between my child fingers, is now a Book Mr.!
A Book Mr. Hmm, yes that's his title. Not to be read, "is now a book, Mr!" No, he is now an exalted Book Mr.
It's late. What can I say? I probably need to go to sleep...
Anyway, so "Jeremy Chikalto and the Hazy Souls" (Book 1 of the Hazy Souls) is now available!
Print copy is on Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/giz211
Kindle version on Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/ggo9PP
And you can also get the e-book version on Smashwords, in multiple formats: http://bit.ly/e8ViJr
Soon it should be available for direct purchase at Barnes & Nobles and Borders!
I need herbal tea.
My very own Jeremy Chikalto, who was once a hand-crafted paper doll crumpled between my child fingers, is now a Book Mr.!
A Book Mr. Hmm, yes that's his title. Not to be read, "is now a book, Mr!" No, he is now an exalted Book Mr.
It's late. What can I say? I probably need to go to sleep...
Anyway, so "Jeremy Chikalto and the Hazy Souls" (Book 1 of the Hazy Souls) is now available!
Print copy is on Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/giz211
Kindle version on Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/ggo9PP
And you can also get the e-book version on Smashwords, in multiple formats: http://bit.ly/e8ViJr
Soon it should be available for direct purchase at Barnes & Nobles and Borders!
I need herbal tea.
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