Progress Again...No, Really!

It feels good to finally be able to post an update reporting actual progress.  I'm finally getting back to focusing on writing again now that I'm finding more balance (and peace!) in my ever hectic life.  Let me just tell you, if you have not had the experience yourself, your kids' extra curricular activities will drain any spare time you ever once thought you had! That being said, over the past few weeks, I've been getting back into the writing frame of mind, starting with refreshing myself as to where exactly I left out.   I jut finished putting together a pretty good outline for my next few chapters. Now I'm going to sit on it for a few days, run a few possible scenarios though my head, and then forge ahead.  I'm still looking at a goal of being finished by the end of spring--now just have to make it happen!

Currently Reading

Just a quick note to share what I'm currently reading.  (For another 18 pages anyway.)  Angel Burn, by L.A. Weatherly.  Definitely worth the read if you enjoy YA books that center around supernatural elements.  Certainly an interesting spin giving angels a darker side.

And I swear, with God as my witness, to have an update bragging about some actual writing progress soon!

Book Release (not mine)

I'm a few days late posting up about a book I've been anxiously awaiting being released this week. Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare hit the shelves Tuesday.  It's the second installment of The Infernal Devices series (the prequel to The Mortal Instruments series).  And it pains me to say that even though I have physically seen it sitting on the store shelf, I have not acquired my own copy yet.  My family members have banned me from making any purchases for myself this close to Christmas, so I suppose I'll just have to be patient--not my strong point.  But for those of you without mean relatives, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

A Bit About Titles

Earlier in the year, I attended and event where Author Chris Grabenstein brought up a very interesting point regarding book titles.  When coming up with a title for a book, it's obviously important to have one that it's relevant in some nature to your subject matter.  However, when you have a series, your goal should be not only that, but for the titles of your books to also have some relevance to one another as well.  Sounds obvious enough, right?  Here are a few examples off the top of my head:  His own series that boasts titles such as Tilt a Whirl, Mad Mouse, Whack a Mole, Mind Scrambler, etc.  Another example would be Uglies, Pretties, Specials, Extras, by Scott Westerfeld.  

Here lies my pickle:  When I started writing, I did it with 3 separate ideas, for 3 stand alone books, all with nice titles in mind already.  Well as my characters and stories have developed, I've plotted to connect all 3 stories in what I think is a very interesting way.  But those darn titles I had in mind?  Don't have a darn connection in the least bit with one another!  So I'm back to kicking around ideas in my spare time.  Good thing nothing is final until you're dead...and I think even then there is room for negotiation.  

Just something to think about.

Currently Reading

Well, I suppose this is really more a was reading update since I actually finished this book before I even posted that I had started it.  So, I was reading The Death Cure, by James Dashner.  A very good ending to a very good trilogy. Unless my brain has taken temporary leave, which is always a likely possibility with me, then I've already suggested this page turning series, but if not, allow me to take this opportunity to suggest it again.  Happy reading!

Happy (Late) Book Release Day!

I can't believe I forgot to share this yesterday.  (Oh wait, yes I can believe that actually.)  Another book I've been anxiously awaiting came out yesterday.  Silence, by Becca Fitzpatrick.  It's the 3rd in her Hush, Hush series.  I'm currently in the middle of my current read, but can't wait to get my hands on this one and jump back into the story again.  I'm in need of a Patch fix!

Think Pink

As you probably already know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  So, in honor of that, I have given my blog a little makeover for the month.  Visit http://ww5.komen.org/ to learn more about what YOU can do to make a difference and to locate a Race for the Cure event near you.