Update on the Series

Writer's block is killing me right now.  In fact it is more like #amediting block on Book 2.  I just cannot get beyond Chapter 1.  I have had some GREAT beta reader comments but I just am not fired up about moving on them.  I think it comes from the fact that while the beta readers were reviewing the document that I started reviewing Book 3 and was not finished with that when I tried to jump back into Book 2.

So I am going to try to finish off the Book 3 review and then see if coming back to Book 2 afterwards helps spur me into motion.  Of course this means that Book 2 will be late coming out but maybe it also means that Book 3 will be earlier !

Anyway wish me luck!

Book 2 Update

Well, things are still going VERY slow with #amediting of Book 2.  The Betareviews showed some areas where I needed to add a substantial amount of information and that has taken more time than I had anticipated. Also the nicer weather [except for the 14 inches of snow last Wed] has lured me out on my other hobbies such as fishing. Been a great few weeks for that!

I am going to try harder to get through Book 2 editing but I am still in Chapter 1 after almost 2 months. Frustrating to say the least but the more edits I make, the better I feel the book is getting.

Hope to have better news here in a few weeks.

I know I have been sparse on posts lately...

...but the Beta Reviews came in for Book 2, Here and Now, and between real life and reviewing those, I have been a little busy.

I would like to once again make a shout out to my reviewers.  Their help is invaluable and I really appreciate their comments.  I have received some REALLY GREAT ideas and comments from them and I can see ways in which their reviews have helped me find holes or places that need clarification.  It is exciting to have someone look at my work and give me feedback even if it is "I don't understand this."

In other news, I had 5 books from Smashwords website downloaded yesterday!  That is a new record for daily sales.  To be honest, I stared at it in shock when I saw it yesterday.

I have also started to get some really great reviews from some of the authors on Twitter.  It is great to hear feedback from those who are trying to learn/perfect the same craft as I am.

Book 2 I am thinking will be ready for release sometime in April.  I have version 5 to go through now and then I will send it on to be proofread.

Shoutout to all my Beta Reviewers

Got some really good Beta Reviews on Book 2, Here and Now!  Looking at those comments now and enjoying the depth and ideas that were given.  It is fun to have someone give you reviews on a major project like this and adds to the excitement of writing.  Thanks to those that helped, even the ones who had life get in the way.  Just happy to have taken this next step.

A few more steps and Book 2 will be ready!  My goal is the End of March.

In the mean-time, If you haven't already, you can be ready for its release by reading Book 1, Memories of a Distant Future while it is Free.  Check out the links on the right.

Sorry, gotta get back to it, #amediting.

Beta Reviews are coming IN!!!

Getting excited to start the final reviews of Book 2, Here and Now as the Beta Reviews are starting to come in.  So excited to see this book moving along!  I have had some great feedback so far [no not stellar reviews but feedback telling me where things need work and what is missing].  It is hard, as reading critiques usually are, but I am still excited to see how others see the book and where they don't understand.  It is very easy for me to think that it is perfect since I have spent months in it and know exactly where statements and ideas go but the words may not convey those correctly.

One initial review has said that it doesn't stand on its own from Book 1, Memories of a Distant Future.  But as we chatted, they were helpful in giving me some ideas of where things could be built to make it more stand alone-ish while still making it feel akin to the original.

I have come to enjoy discussing the story with others that have a critical mind and love to read because I can get down into the mechanics of why it did or did not work and how they thought it could be better.  It is lots of fun.

Although diving back into the story again will be heart wrenching, I like this stage because as I find things that they have commented on, I can skip around in the book, fixing issues and problems and not really have to slog through it from beginning to end.

Thanks to those that have or are Beta Reading.  If anyone else is interested in being involved in the Beta reading for Book 3, Suspicions of a Distant Future, leave me a comment below or use Twitter or Facebook messaging to contact me.

Series Cover for Way of the Horse Series

So excited that DigitalDonna.com has designed my series cover.

Check it out at:
Way of the Horse Series

Or here:

Book 2, Here and Now Cover Reveal.

HOT OFF THE PRESSES...

Actually because this is an e-book, not really but I am excited to take this next step in getting Book 2 out.

So here it is!!!