Howdy folks, just a quick post this morning.
A plus side to getting up early each day for work is I was up before 6am and had almost a 1000 words written on Penal Earth 2 by 7am, and then I worked through about 1300 words on War Child because the first draft of Penal Earth 2 is done!
Iām gonna stick it in a draw for a bit while I work on this next draft of War Child and then get back into it and sorted.
Right, I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Howdy folks, how are we all doing today?
This is gonna be a bit of a random post today, so bear with me!
I went to Wales last week. This was something that was booked last November when I was with Alice so it was a little weird I suppose going by myself. In part because it was meant to be something I was doing with someone but also going away by myself again. In the end it was really good. I visited some dear friends and spent a few hours with them and that was just what the soul needed. I also did some random driving around Anglesea including a stop at Holyhead that was literally, jabbed my finger on the map, but when I got home my Mum mentioned that was where my late great uncle was from. It was either some cosmic energy that pushed me to go there or it was that it had been mentioned at some point and was wedged in the dark reaches of my brain. Either way I quite enjoyed just mooching around the coast line there.
While I was away I did do some writing, making good progress with Penal Earth 2. I’ve pretty much gone through and done that editing pass and am now gearing up to write what will (hopefully) be quite an ending.
The writing slump I’ve been in has been quite brutal, but I’m trying to break out of it. I’ve got all these stories to tell and they’re all screaming for attention. Something that is helping is the response I’ve had to Penal Earth Book One. I’ve only had a little feedback from folks who have read it but it’s gone down very well with those individuals and one I saw yesterday on Goodreads had me grinning like a doughnut! Mmm now I fancy a doughnut!
Speaking of pulling me finger out, I’m off to get some word wrangled. I’ve seen Armand has been doing the Mando Method again (writing in short sprints) so I’m going to do a little of that today.
Have an awesome day folks!
Howdy folks, I’m still creeping along with Penal Earth book 2. I am nearing the end of where I’d gotten with it though. I’ve got a lot to add in, in addition to writing the ending.
Book one is out now. I’m still in the infancy of my publishing career, and still at that point where I’m checking the sales every few hours. One weird thing is knowing someones reading it like now. I checked a few hours ago and the Kindle Unlimited numbers have gone up in that time. I’m not really bothered about how much I’m going to get in regards to cash. I know I’m a long way off earning a decent amount from my writing, the early books I publish aren’t likely to break even and I’m very cool with that. For me it’s not about the money, I write because I need to. I have stories to tell and I really want to get them out into the world.
I’ve talked occasionally about my mental health. As a rule it’s pretty steady, but it’s my biggest hindrance. It can stop me from doing a lot and that includes getting my work out there. It took me a long time to get my arse into gear and publish that first novella last year. It’s one thing having a story in an anthology, there’s a stack of other writers to hide amongst, but when it’s just your name on the book. That’s when it’s on you. Yes beta readers look it over, editors do their thing, but at the end of the day it’s still your story. Good, bad, or just meh; the buck stops with you. I know I should be ‘I don’t care what people think’ but I do. I’ve bled into these tales and they have a sliver of my soul in them. I’ve been lucky, no bad reviews yet but they will come, but so will the good ones. All I can do is strengthen my skin, take constructive criticism, and write the next one.
Right folks, I’m gonna stop rambling now and have some cheesecake!
Have an awesome weekend!
Howdy folks, how are we all? I’ve got a random Youtube playlist going which is loaded up with Lesbian Bed Death Tracks that I love writing too. Music I love and that often fits into what I’m writing tonally.
I’ve slept well and need to get some words wrangled. My household has a busy couple of days coming up. In addition to taking Max the doggo to the vets for a checkup we’ve got a lot of work to do in the garden. So writing time will be limited but I’m aiming to get up and get some words worked before we start the physical part of the two days.
My mental health hasn’t been great recently. I’ve felt like I’m very much in autopilot for most of it and have had a real lack of energy to do anything productive during my free time. Today though, I’ve woken up and I’m feeling pretty darn good. Yesterdays write-in has helped and I think the anxiety of a new release has seeped away a little. There’s the odd element in my personal life which maybe has settled somewhat as well.
So, lets see if this is a one off or a start to getting fully back on track.
I will pimp out my new book, Penal Earth. Please check it out. This book is one I’ve got a lot of affection for. I learnt from the first word to when I hit publish. It’s been a fun, challenging, sometimes stressful journey with this one.
Howdy folks, am I ready for the day? Hell no! In mind, heart, and spirit Iām still at home, in bed, with the dog laying alongside my bed. Sleeping soundly, not sitting in my car at work waiting to go in to start the day. Thatās just my body whoās somewhat ready for that.
(Expect typos!)
Anywayā¦ā¦
The paperback for Penal Earth will be live any time now. I got the proof yesterday and am super happy with it. Iām super happy with the whole thing to be honest.
This book has been one of the challenges of my writing life. It started off as a NaNo novel years ago and has evolved over different drafts to what it is now.
The handful of people who read it before it was published have raved about it and I feel for a first novel itās a strong one to begin with. Obviously Iām biased, but I think it is also that pride at knowing how much work has gone into it.
Peter at RedCape Publishing did a great job with the editing and formatting. And Dave Davies knocked it into orbit with the cover art.
Book two is well underway but still a long way off completion. This is somewhat of a trilogy (at the moment) but in an open ended universe.
Iām excited to be playing in this world, itās got limitless possibilities and Iām looking forward to sharing with you all what a nightmare in paradise these first few books will be.
Howay folks! Just a quick update tonight 515 words this evening and yesterday I wrote about 1300 on PE2.
Iām a bit torn at the moment as thereās something I want to put into the story but I think itāll not fit well, considering Iām about to move into somewhat of a big ending. But I might be able to fit it in earlier in the story. I need to do some thinking on it.
Right, Iām gonna finish watching The Fellowship Of The Ring and then get to bed.
Have a good one, folks!
Howdy folks! How are we all today? It’s been a while since I’ve done a good morning Sunday post. For those of you who are more recent readers of my blog I used to write a Sunday morning post every week pretty mush. I’d write the post and then get cracking with writing. That was quite a decent period of productivity and it was when I first really started discovering what a writing routine for me could be. Something along the lines of be up at 8, 9am and write a blog post and then crack on with the fiction till about midday. That has worked for me quite well and it’s something I’m trying to get back in the habit of doing. It’s easier said than done when working on some mental health problems but I feel I’m making good progress, albeit slow at times. Today is a step forward, I’m planning on following that routine today. Although I have been writing every day I’ve not sat at my desk and written for a long time, and when I’ve tried I’ve struggled to string words into sentences. Today feels totally different. I’ve woken up well, I’m still tired but have been talking to a friend about some of why I’m struggling this last few months. I do know what has been the cause of it this time and I’m working on it with the support of family and friends.
As for writing, I have still written everyday this year, despite the days where it’s felt like 200 words has been like fighting with a grizzly bear over a salmon. I’ve still written and I’m making progress on PE2. I feel like I’m at a part of the story where things are going to get feisty.
The first book in the Penal Earth series is with the editor, and the cover artist has come up with a great concept. So the first book is progressing well, which feels weird seeing as I am struggling with knocking the words out at the moment, but knowing there is this progression now I’ve done all I can with it has been a weird confidence boost.
Right, that’s enough rambling for one day. Off to get some words of fiction wrangled!
Have an awesome Sunday, folks!
Good evening, folks! How are we all doing?
Just a quick post tonight. A little bit of a slower writing day, mainly squeezing in a few words here and there and I wasn’t really expecting more then 200-300 words but ended the day with 597 words.
Even though I’m still feeling bad because I know I can hit that 1000 words a day, I’m just somewhat pleased I’m knocking words out each day.
Just a little reminder that my first novella, “Is That A Zombie?” is now available in paperback and ebook on Amazon.
Right, I’m going to finish tonights movie, Resident Evil: Apocalypse and then off to bed.
Good evening folks, how are we all doing?
I’ve written 1049 words today, although towards the end of the session it was beginning to feel like pulling teeth, but I got past the 1000 word mark for the day.
I’m pretty happy with that, and what I’ve wrote. It moves the story along and I think I bridged two scenes quite well. I’m also trying to get my head into gear where everything I’m writing at the moment doesn’t have to end up in the final draft. I’m a long way off this story being finished and although I’ve got a rough outline I know there’s a lot of exploring to do with this one. So I can’t wait to see where this one is going.
Night all!
Howdy Folks! I hope you’re all okay?
I’ve not made a lot of progress this month, in a measurable way anyway. In not doing a lot of physical work my mind has been working in the background and I’ve got a few ideas on how to clear a few problem projects here and there.
A little update on projects: War Child is moving slowly, this final third of the book is more of a mess than I’d realised but I’m getting there with it. I think I’m going to have to print off a copy and go for an old school red penning and I think that’ll orientate me and help as I’m noting down details for the universe bible and notes for future books in this series.
I’ve got a coupe of short stories I’m working on as well, and I’ve got to start thinking about NaNoWriMo………….
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