I was surprised and honored when author Magan Vernon nominated me for this meme. The purpose: to talk about your next book. And after her big reveal of her new project, The Only Exception, it’s going to be hard act to follow. Honestly, my brain has been so completely focused on book 3 of the … Continue reading The Next Big Thing
Tag: New Manuscripts
No, I Haven’t Gone Missing: New Novel Research
Yes! She lives!!!! I know I have been offline for quite a while now. But my little co-writer (my cat) and I have been so immersed in this new series I’ve started. Don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten Death’s Curse! But this next book has just completely runaway with my imagination and I just have to … Continue reading No, I Haven’t Gone Missing: New Novel Research
I Have Returned!
I’m back! And where have I’ve been, you may ask? Well, believe it or not, I’ve been on a road trip across the Northeast. *Squeals* I had so much fun! I got to visit four fabulous places, which I will be posting individual posts and pictures on in the near future: Greenfield Village, MI Hurley, … Continue reading I Have Returned!
Manuscript Playlists
All right. So, have you ever had it were you’re working on one WIP, but you have three other concepts just begging for your attention? I mean, it’s like having three kids tugging at your sleeves, trying to drag you in totally different directions. All the while you’re trying to focus at the task at … Continue reading Manuscript Playlists
Skulking in the Archives
I have to say the biggest perk of writing historical fiction is doing the research. And as you can see from my posts, I love dipping into the lifestyle of my characters by traveling to historical sites. But, today I had a totally new experience all together. All morning, I was at the North Carolina … Continue reading Skulking in the Archives
Finishing Your Novel: I Write Whenever I Can
Hey everyone! Check out the wonderful Lisa Rivero's blog to view some encouraging words on finishing (or starting) a novel: Kelsey Ketch on Finishing Your Novel: I Write Whenever I Can.
Trailer Stats and WIP Update
I love statistics!! I really do, especially online statistics! I just went out to You Tube recently to check out how my novel’s trailer (Death’s Island) was doing and I was amazed to find that it had jumped so high in its number in views since I last looked. Since I first posted my trailer … Continue reading Trailer Stats and WIP Update
Holiday Break Update
The spring semester has started up again. But, before I head back to class, I wanted to take the time to quickly post an update of what I have completed over the holiday break. New Manuscript: My new manuscript has reached 216 pages out of a goal of 450 pages: 48% completed. With that, I … Continue reading Holiday Break Update
New Manuscript Update
It’s the end of another semester. A time where I review the work I’ve done on my latest manuscript. Though, I have three in line, I’ve been focusing the past several months on what was known as ‘project one’. It has upgraded to ‘manuscript one’ – yeah I know, big upgrade LOL (title TBA). I’ve … Continue reading New Manuscript Update
Words of Battle
A few days ago, I finished writing my first draft of a battle scene for my next manuscript. I thought finding the right words would come easily after writing and revising Death’s Island. However, I guess it has been so long that I forgot how difficult the process can become. It’s like playing chess, … Continue reading Words of Battle
