What's going on in my writing life

 Well life has definitely been busy in this writer's life. Where should I start? 

I have been doing a lot of research for the book about my hometown. I have been finding some pretty interesting things. It's been a lot of work, but well worth it. I have also been working on With Deadly Intent and a short horror story. Plus planning the poetry book.

What else is going on in my author world? I am getting the website done. It's coming along a lot better than I thought I would be able to get it. Let's just say it's been a fun experience for someone who technology hates lol. I have also been working on setting goals for myself and getting myself organized. I have been setting weekly and monthly for what I need to be doing with my writing and books. I need to put scheduling posts for social media at the top of the list since I keep forgetting to do it. I hope by doing those goal lists I can get myself together and focus more on the main things I need to be doing, like writing.

So now I need to schedule times for writing, editing, research, scheduling posts for social media and my reader group, blog posts, reading (of course), and making teasers/book covers, and author takeovers. There's probably more I'm forgetting. We have also been doing events in my reader group. Those have been a lot of fun. I plan to have a better schedule set for myself by January 1, 2024. 

Now about the newsletter. I am still struggling with that one. Thinking maybe I should give up on it until I can hire someone to do it for me. It's driving me batty haha!! For now I need to run and get things done. Later Days and Happy Writing!

How About A Writing Update?

 Hello everyone and welcome back to the blog! Today I want to tell you what I am working on in my writing world. Have I taken on any new projects? Most likely since I tend do that without even blinking lol. 

I am still working on some author things that aren't writing, like setting up a website and starting a newsletter. The website is coming along smoothly. The newsletter, not so much!

Writing projects are still under way. I am still writing With Deadly Intent. It has almost reached the 20k mark. I have been researching my hometown to write that book about it. I came up with a title for it though, which is progress in my book. It will be called Annabelle To Four States: The History Of A Small West Virginia Town. Plus the stories about the haunted paths and poetry for loved ones book as well. 

I also accepted the challenge to write a clown story. It won't be due until next year, but it sounds fun! Creepy clown story close to Halloween time? It's perfect!!!It also gives me something to work on other than this series. If I keep going all the stories will be written before the first one is published. I am having such a wonderful time with it.

Edits are still happening with The Hunt For Amanda and hoping for a January release.But for now I am off to do some more story research, editing, and writing. 

Later Days!!!

Ghostly Rites 2023

 As promised here is the cover for Ghostly Writes Anthology 2023

Released November 1, 2023

A COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES AND POEMS FOR HALLOWEEN.

A mixture of literature over several genres from the Ghostly Writers Crew, with a Halloween Themed Anthology. Do you like ghost stories? Suspense? Mystery, then you should read this. Authors are from around the world and they write their stories in the English Language and grammar of their country. Your Authors this year are:

Cathy-Lee Chopping, Kyrena Lynch, Josie Belasco, Thomas Woldering, K M McFarland, Jane Risdon, Beth Bayley, Binod Dawadi, Lynn Mullican, Adria Northman, Mary Woldering, Cassandra Jones and Kevin Chapman.

https://www.amazon.com/Ghostl.../dp/B0CMC57TLF/ref=sr_1_1...

Happy Release Day Snowflakes & Sleigh Bells!!!

 Happy Release Day to all of my fellow authors in this amazing anthology. All proceeds go to St. Jude's Children's Research.

AVAILABLE NOW!!!

Snowflakes & Sleigh Bells

Sleigh away this holiday season with amazing authors.

This snowball packed anthology will ring all your bells this merry season. So snuggle up, buttercup! Grab your hot chocolate, a fuzzy blankie, and sidle up in front of a toasty fire. Prepare for all the drama the holidays can bring as these unique characters attempt to come home for Christmas.

Fa-la-la-fall in love with this holly jolly book!

https://www.amazon.com/Snowflakes-Sleigh.../dp/B0CF2PQG7B

My Writing Life Nov. 2023

 Writing has slowed down a bit. I am now only working on one novel. I have a couple other stories in the planning stages. only one more anthology is yet to be released, Snowflakes and Sleigh Bells (November 24, 2023). Ghostly Rites 2023 was published on November 1, 2023. It has a temporary cover for now, but I will be sure to post once the cover is up and ready. 

I also sent a story in for another anthology. Currently waiting to hear back from them to see if it will be a part of their anthology. Either way it was a fun story to write and if it's not accepted I can always make it longer. 

Now for the stories I am planning. There will be 6 stories about taking creepy paths. These stories will most likely intertwined in some way.  At least, that's how the planning is working. I am also planning to put together a series Bible for The Blake's series I am working on. 

I have been trying to work on a website and newsletter. Key word there is "trying" lol. My technology challenged brain is struggling a bit getting them together, especially the newsletter. Good thing i don't give up on things easily. Anyway that's an update on my writing time!

Later Days and Happy Writing!

Release Day!!!!

 Happy Release Day to all of my fellow authors in the From The Beach, In The Valley, Up The Mountain Anthology!!!!!

 Now available! 

From the Beach, In the Valley, Up the Mountain

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This amazing group of author have come to celebrate the natural beauty of our world and take you on a journey that you will never forget From the Beach, In the Valley, Up the Mountain. We hope you enjoy this collection of poems and short stories!

Authors:

Binod Dawadi
Cassandra Jones
Ireland Lorelei
Kanwal Preet Baidwan
Marisa Newbery
Mazikeen Quinn
Tamsyn Beard

get your copy today! https://warrioresspublishing.com/.../from-the-beach-in...

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What's Going On In My Writing World: An Update

 What have I been up to in my writing life? Plotting, editing, and writing. Making teasers and promos for the anthologies I am in. Oh, and even more writing. 

First I want to update everyone on the anthology front. Surviving The Unthinkable and Second Chances are now out in the world. From The Beach, In The Valley, Up The Mountain is coming November 3, 2023 and Snowflakes and Sleigh bells on November 24, 2023. We are currently voting on a cover for Ghostly Rites 2023 and it will be released soon after that. 

So, what am I working on now? I am currently working on another short story to send in for another anthology called Vixens Of Horror. I have been editing The Hunt For Amanda and prepping for NaNoWriMo. I will be working on a story for The Blakes series. As you can tell my writing life hasn't calmed down all that much. 

I am off to do a little writing. Have a wonderful evening and as always Happy Writing!!!!