Sorry folks I know it’s been a while. I haven’t been lollygagging around or chilling on the beach. Sadly, no. I’ve been juggling hot irons anxious to remove a couple of them from the fire. My goal is to reduce the number of irons, simplify and streamline to become an efficient writing machine!
As most of you know, November is NANOWRIMO Month. It’s a guilty pleasure that I along with numerous others giddily or insanely commit to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. * insert cackles of laughter here* We’re all mad here!
I am behind. My word count is lagging. The fear monster is threatening to overtake my rational mind, but I’m determined to keep the hound at bay.
Why is my word count lagging?
- My contract with Eclectic Bard Books ends today! WOOHOO! Red Wine & Roses is no longer available through Amazon or Walmart. However, I still have an even dozen print copies left over from Penned Con. that I will ship to you! Don’t you deserve a romantic interlude for the holidays? For $8.00 US, plus shipping (2.00 US, outside US varies) These are limited! Get yours now! What about that special woman in your life that loves romance? Get one for her! Contact me on Facebook through pm or email me: l.e.mcatee@gmail.com
- I have been working on revisions on this so that I can republish it! You’re going to like the improvements! I was pushing real hard to get this ready to go up today, but then reason number three grabbed me by the throat and body slammed me.
- Sickness – yes it’s that time of year. The creeping crud, the phlegmy phantasmagorical nasty, – I’ve had a bout of pneumonia and laryngitis that has literally kicked my arse.
- My deadline on the last edit job was this week also, paid jobs get first priority!
While the decision to set aside my NANO novel was a difficult one, It had to be done. I think in the long run it will pan out but that means that for the next two weeks I have to be an insane writing machine to the tune of about 5000 words per day in order to hit my mark.
Also, be looking for announcements in the next few days for the 2nd edition release, with a brand spanking new cover and extended scenes for Red Wine & Roses. I’m still working on the revisions. One of the complaints from a reviewer was that it seemed rushed. Well, yes. In the initial edits, several scenes were cut that lead up to a crucial scene and a couple afterwards. I am rewriting those now. I think it flows a lot smoother and tells a complete story instead of having small vignettes with pieces missing. But that’s just me.
Today I will wrap up the revisions and be ready to share my brand new cover- I’m stoked! It’s gorgeous!
Be looking for the cover reveal soon, and a couple of guests coming up! After I get this off of my desk, I have a new master plan to share! Be patient young padawans, all good things will come in time. Like a release schedule! How cool is that?
Have a great Friday! Get out there and spread some happiness to your fellow man, woman or child! Share some love! Buy someone a coffee or open a door.
My Holiday giving plan starts now – at least one act of kindness every day!
Write on my friends, write on!
Ellie
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