I finished my first novel, Resist the Devil, two years ago, and since then I've been learning a lot about editing, publishing and promotion. Recently, largely thanks to fellow-writer M Joseph Murphy, I've been introduced to the book trailer concept. So here's the first trailer for my first novel:
Showing posts with label Resist the Devil. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Resist the Devil. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Status Update
Here's what I've been up to lately:
Resist the Devil: With the help of some very talented relatives (yeah, I'm that lucky) I sent the novel through another proofread and updated the cover, then expanded its distribution to all the ereader stores (Nook, iBooks, etc.) and made it available in print as well.
Editing: I continue editing nonfiction articles, mostly web content, but I'm also proofreading a novel. I think that must be the ultimate literary nerd test: I love proofreading novels! I think it's because I tend to proofread when I read, anyway, and the mistakes irritate me if I can't do anything about them.
The Claw and the Eye: After the recent work on Resist, I decided my book of short stories could use the spa treatment, too. At this point it's a matter of looking it over and deciding what needs to be done.
An Analysis of the Cardassian Language: I'm still writing the second draft, slowly. I love this book - love the characters, love the feel of the story, love to write it. And I think, in some illogical way, that makes me feel like I have to get everything else done first, before I can work on it. No dessert until your plate is clean. So I've been naughty and not been writing consistently.
Resist the Devil: With the help of some very talented relatives (yeah, I'm that lucky) I sent the novel through another proofread and updated the cover, then expanded its distribution to all the ereader stores (Nook, iBooks, etc.) and made it available in print as well.
Editing: I continue editing nonfiction articles, mostly web content, but I'm also proofreading a novel. I think that must be the ultimate literary nerd test: I love proofreading novels! I think it's because I tend to proofread when I read, anyway, and the mistakes irritate me if I can't do anything about them.
The Claw and the Eye: After the recent work on Resist, I decided my book of short stories could use the spa treatment, too. At this point it's a matter of looking it over and deciding what needs to be done.
An Analysis of the Cardassian Language: I'm still writing the second draft, slowly. I love this book - love the characters, love the feel of the story, love to write it. And I think, in some illogical way, that makes me feel like I have to get everything else done first, before I can work on it. No dessert until your plate is clean. So I've been naughty and not been writing consistently.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Growing Pains
I found out today that Blogger will not let me have more than 20 pages on this site, not including the blog entries. I'm a little disappointed, but I guess I'll forgive them because it's free. And anyway, if I'm going to complain, it will be about formatting issues first.
So An Analysis of the Cardassian Language is going to have to move to a new site, and chapters will have to share their pages with siblings. Yup, that means my second novel is going to be longer than my first. Hey, even Resist the Devil is longer than Of Mice and Men, so I figure I'm off the hook.
So An Analysis of the Cardassian Language is going to have to move to a new site, and chapters will have to share their pages with siblings. Yup, that means my second novel is going to be longer than my first. Hey, even Resist the Devil is longer than Of Mice and Men, so I figure I'm off the hook.
Friday, June 28, 2013
Status Report on My Books
Many of you have asked how my current book is coming along, so I thought I'd give a quick report on all of them:
An Analysis of the Cardassian Language is in its second draft, and I've been posting the chapters as I complete them. However, I don't write sequentially and I don't want to give you the chapters out of order. I got the first 17 done and posted, then started at the end, and am working backwards. I plan on writing the whole 'back' third of the book before Chapter 18. But maybe I'll need a break soon and get 18 done a little earlier than planned. We'll see.
Neither The Claw and the Eye nor Resist the Devil got a chance to get any decent editing, etc. I'm growing more connections now, and I hope to at least make them somewhat better, soon. I'll feel a lot better about promoting them when I feel more confident that they are well-presented.
An Analysis of the Cardassian Language is in its second draft, and I've been posting the chapters as I complete them. However, I don't write sequentially and I don't want to give you the chapters out of order. I got the first 17 done and posted, then started at the end, and am working backwards. I plan on writing the whole 'back' third of the book before Chapter 18. But maybe I'll need a break soon and get 18 done a little earlier than planned. We'll see.
Neither The Claw and the Eye nor Resist the Devil got a chance to get any decent editing, etc. I'm growing more connections now, and I hope to at least make them somewhat better, soon. I'll feel a lot better about promoting them when I feel more confident that they are well-presented.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Jibril
An excerpt from my novel Resist the Devil:
I am of the mujihadeen.
My father was a traitor and now he abides in the fire where he belongs. I will not be like him.
I am of the faithful ones and my day will come. The unbelievers will be surprised, and I will secure my place in the Garden.
My mother is a fool.
She listens to the lies of the unbelievers.
But I am of the faithful ones and my day will come.
I will secure my place in the Garden, and my mother’s eyes will be opened and she will be saved from the fire.
I am Jibril: Mighty One of God.
My day has not yet come, but it will come.
Perhaps my preparation will take longer than I had thought, but it will come.
I will be diligent and study, and I will secure my place in the Garden, and save my mother from the fire.
My training has taken longer than I ever imagined.
I have studied, I have researched, I have developed discipline,
endurance, strength and skill.
My day draws near.
I am of the mujihadeen.
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I am of the mujihadeen.
My father was a traitor and now he abides in the fire where he belongs. I will not be like him.
I am of the faithful ones and my day will come. The unbelievers will be surprised, and I will secure my place in the Garden.
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My mother is a fool.
She listens to the lies of the unbelievers.
But I am of the faithful ones and my day will come.
I will secure my place in the Garden, and my mother’s eyes will be opened and she will be saved from the fire.
I am Jibril: Mighty One of God.
My day has not yet come, but it will come.
Perhaps my preparation will take longer than I had thought, but it will come.
I will be diligent and study, and I will secure my place in the Garden, and save my mother from the fire.
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My training has taken longer than I ever imagined.
I have studied, I have researched, I have developed discipline,
endurance, strength and skill.
My day draws near.
I am of the mujihadeen.
A peer-helping-peer guild is coming together focused on providing free editing advice, helping you find more readers and whatever else indie writers need. So tell them what you need. Your participation means a more focused group, one that will truly help both new indie writers and established indie authors stand out and compete.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Audio Fiction
Yesterday I got a message on Facebook from the founder of Maryland Women of Worship. I wrote a couple of short articles for them in 2008, and we've been in touch ever since. Tomorrow's guest on their podcast The Ellie Show had to reschedule, she said, and would I like to fill the slot? Of course I said yes, I'd be honored. And it turned out that I got to be on the very first episode of The Ellie Show.
Ellie gave me a very nice introduction, both in the podcast and on MWOW's blog, and I read portions of my novel Resist the Devil.Listen to the Episode.
While The Ellie Show is brand new, Ellie herself is not new to online broadcasting. She also hosts The Gospel Music News & Video Showcase.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Networking as an Indie Writer
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But the format of the meeting let me do both. Everybody gives a one-minute presentation about their business, and I gave the presentation Joe sent me with, but I also had the chance to give one for myself. I chose to speak about my novel Resist the Devil.I met a lot of interesting people, some of whom I hope to keep in touch with. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the members of BNI's Greater Salem chapter for not only making me feel welcome, but really drawing me in and letting me participate.
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