Better Days

I’ve been editing the first 3 chapters of True Path, which I’ll be sending to my fabulous CP and Ricia. Ricia contacted the editors who have Storm of Magick. They replied by saying that they should get to it in February. This made me want to scream.

I hope the feeling sorry for myself will stay away. But who knows? I’ve been having a hard time sleeping because I have ideas floating around my head that seem to come to front as soon as I put my head on my pillow.

I watched the Dresden File on Sunday. I liked the series and look forward to seeing what the season holds for Harry. Battlestar, which I didn’t like at first, followed DF. I also have read ‘Hell’s Bells’ by Jackie Kessler. I recommend its a great read.

Little Voices

Okay so I’m a lot mope today. I still haven’t heard anything from the other publishing houses. Other then the rejection that I received. So what has me so down? Well first, my office is at the end of the house and doesn’t seem to hold heat well. At twelve degrees it’s cold and I don’t like being cold.

I’ve been trying to keep myself busy with reading blogs and with my WIP. But, in the back of my head, a little voice keeps badgering me. ‘You’re not good enough to be a published writer, LA. Why are you even expecting your novel to be bought.’ As with most writers, we get these little voices from time to time. Have you ever tried to ignore that voice? It’s not easy.

I need some encouraging words.

Rejection

Hey all. I talked to my agent yesterday and I got my rejection from TOR. No big surprise I expected to get some rejections from publishing houses. It’s just part of the process. Don’t get me wrong I don’t like rejection but I still have a few other publishing houses to hear from.

I’m still plugging away on True Path with a steady word climb. So, I just thought that I would update you on my goings on.

Writer's Block

I know I touched on this subject before but I think that it’s time to talk about it again. Writer’s Block and how do you get passed it. I think it was Joe Konrath that said he never gets Writer’s Block. When I get stuck, I do three things to get passed it.

1. I give my main character a new problem to solve.
2. I put my mc in danger.
3. Last, I re-read what I’ve written and most of the time it works.

What do you do to get passed Writer’s Block? Do you even get Writer’s Block?

2007

Okay, Okay I know I haven’t posted in a while. But, I plan to post more in 2007. I’ve been reading on many blogs about New Year’s Resolutions. I’m a firm believer that most people just don’t keep them. So my solution to that is you’ve heard of the Chinese Year of the Dog and so on. Well it’s the Year of LA. I’ve not taken care of myself for years and it shows.

My plan is to focus on my career and me in 2007. It’s not going to be easy as people with partners and children know. But I’m determined to focus on me for a huge change of events. But I will share my career goal for the coming year with you.

- Finish second book in Logan Wolf Series by mid April.
- Finish first book in Heaven and Hell Series. (The Trial) by August
- Finish first book in YA series (Grim Sisters) by December.

My schedule doesn’t include any edits for when the books sell. I also plan to attend two conferences this year. My book has been on submission for a month now and I’m hoping to hear good news soon. So please keep me in your thoughts for that to happen.

A list of friends and books that are coming out in the next few months. Run and get a copy.

Jackie Kessler- Hell’s Bells, January 2
Rachelle Mead- Succubus Blues, March 2007


Happy New Year to everyone and best of luck to those of you who are looking for an agent or on submission to publishing houses.