Idea Journal

I keep a notebook that is full of writing ideas. As they develop, I add information or possible directions for each of the ideas. I often have several different directions for a story before I write it. I like the characters to direct the story once they start.

I do appreciate that people have ideas they want to share, but right now I cannot write other people's ideas. I have more books to write then I do time. I do encourage you to try to play out your ideas by writing. If nothing else, keep a journal of ideas for yourself.

I do collaborate with a few people about writing. Alexis, you are always welcome to contact me about your writing.

Writing

I finally understand how much writing is a full time job. It is very hard to work all day, write, keep up with social media, return emails, organize cover art, and keep track of my books. If you are an author, my hat is off to you. It is a lot of work.

If you want to become an author, my advice is keep working. There a so many good stories left to be told. Keep writing. And if you want advice about self-publishing follow JA Konrath's blog.

Writing as Job?

My 4th book will be available this summer. I am still working on the finishing touches and will hopefully have the cover art soon. I will be posting a summary of it by the end of May.

Falling Behind

I am working very hard to finish the next book in the Turik Saga. There have been a few set backs...a computer problem was one. I am still working on the Horror story, too, but it is taking a back burner right now so I can catch up on Turik. I am hoping the cover work is finished in May. The cover and title will hopefully be released in May. The book should be starting the editing process in a few months.

I am hoping the Horror story will be out by the end of summer. I will be posting some updates soon.

I have read Maze Runner and Legend. I would recommend both books. Maze Runner starts off a little confusing, but ends really well. Legend is an awesome book. Both make you want to finish the series.

The Hobbit

As a fantasy fan, I had mixed emotions about The Hobbit. I didn't like Beorn. I pictured him completely different. Smaug was awesome!

Jacqueline the Elven Queen

Jacqueline the Elven Queen will be available for $0.99 tomorrow, $1.99 on Tuesday, and will return to $2.99 on Wednesday.

Differernt Genres

I am writing several short stories. One is a horror story. I am not revealing the pen name I will be writing under. The short story will lead to an adult horror book when I have time. The short story is looking to be around 40,000 words (around 150 pages). I am hoping to have this one out by August 2014.

Have you ever thought what you would do with an unlimited amount of money? Where would you build your home? What would surround it? Theodore and his wife buy a secluded lot on the outskirts of town. They surround their house with trees not native to the area. Soon their mansion is preceded by a thick forest. The trees, despite needing a certain climate, florish and grow twice their normal rate. It isn't long before the trees dwarf the mansion.

Noises are heard throughout their property. Some are welcome, like that of the cooing of their new son. When he turns seven, strange things start happening. People from the town start disappearing. Theodore must solve the mystery before his family is next.