Angela Verdenius's Blog - Posts Tagged "book"
Doing My Head In
Oh boy. Grant is another hero doing my head in. Like Simon, he's supposed to be easy-going. He's not a complex man, he's supposed to be an easy write.
Ha ha - it is to laugh! When has any of my heroes been easy to write lately?
For example, I'm writing away, when suddenly in the story Grant's hand slips and he touches - suffice it to say that I tried to tell him he couldn't do that, it was a sleazy move, and he countered by saying it was an honest mistake. And it was. But still...
On the plus side, I am halfway through 2 weeks annual leave from my day job, and writing almost all day every day, which has been great. I'm halfway through chapter 3 already!
Got Evie (cat) asleep behind me on the filing cabinet, Lily (cat) curled up on a chair by my side, Leo (dog) asleep on a mat beside me, Diet Coke on the desk, music going...this is the life!
As long as I don't choke it out of Grant first...
Ha ha - it is to laugh! When has any of my heroes been easy to write lately?
For example, I'm writing away, when suddenly in the story Grant's hand slips and he touches - suffice it to say that I tried to tell him he couldn't do that, it was a sleazy move, and he countered by saying it was an honest mistake. And it was. But still...
On the plus side, I am halfway through 2 weeks annual leave from my day job, and writing almost all day every day, which has been great. I'm halfway through chapter 3 already!
Got Evie (cat) asleep behind me on the filing cabinet, Lily (cat) curled up on a chair by my side, Leo (dog) asleep on a mat beside me, Diet Coke on the desk, music going...this is the life!
As long as I don't choke it out of Grant first...
Current Book Writing Progress Report
Hey-ho all! Thought I better bob back up from the swirling waters of life/work/cats/bills to give you all an update on the WIP.
Okay, the book is going well so far. I've not killed anyone off, even though one in particular SO deserves it! (And you know who you are *stares hard at hero*). They have all survived.
Even better, I'm nearing the middle of it. Yes, the middle! I'm so excited (and relieved...definitely relieved) that I want to flop onto the sofa but alas, that flopping is not to be. Not yet. I'm saving that for when I type 'The End'. Not that I do type 'The End', but - okay, I know you've never seen 'The End' actually written on the end of my books, but believe me, it's a little thing I do to thrill myself when I write that very last word. I type 'The End', stare at it for several seconds, have a drinky-poo (of soft drink, 'cause I'm a teetotaller), then I stare at it some more, grinning delightedly the whole time, and then delete the two words.
What can I say? It's like my little reward for finishing the book! Then, of course, starts the revision, checking for spelling mistakes and plot holes, etc, but NOTHING beats the thrill of typing 'The End' just for my own personal pleasure!
However, I'm not yet at that point, but every page I do is a page closer .
So saying, back to the keyboard - got the day off work, lovely weather outside, music playing, no sick cats - life right now is great!
Okay, the book is going well so far. I've not killed anyone off, even though one in particular SO deserves it! (And you know who you are *stares hard at hero*). They have all survived.
Even better, I'm nearing the middle of it. Yes, the middle! I'm so excited (and relieved...definitely relieved) that I want to flop onto the sofa but alas, that flopping is not to be. Not yet. I'm saving that for when I type 'The End'. Not that I do type 'The End', but - okay, I know you've never seen 'The End' actually written on the end of my books, but believe me, it's a little thing I do to thrill myself when I write that very last word. I type 'The End', stare at it for several seconds, have a drinky-poo (of soft drink, 'cause I'm a teetotaller), then I stare at it some more, grinning delightedly the whole time, and then delete the two words.
What can I say? It's like my little reward for finishing the book! Then, of course, starts the revision, checking for spelling mistakes and plot holes, etc, but NOTHING beats the thrill of typing 'The End' just for my own personal pleasure!
However, I'm not yet at that point, but every page I do is a page closer .
So saying, back to the keyboard - got the day off work, lovely weather outside, music playing, no sick cats - life right now is great!
Book Update ? Release Date
Whoo hoo! 3/4 of the way through this current WIP. I'm writing more today (day off from the day job) and hope to put a serious dent in it.
Now, I can't promise anything, but my aim is to get this book out in December. I'm trying my hardest!! So far all is on track, but I'll be able to let you know for sure later this month.
Meanwhile...I have The Walking Dead season 8 waiting for me as a reward once I get this book done and dusted. I'm planning a back-to-back DVD session complete with a bag of chips - 'cause you can't watch TWD without munchies, right?
But first have I to get this book finished!
Now, I can't promise anything, but my aim is to get this book out in December. I'm trying my hardest!! So far all is on track, but I'll be able to let you know for sure later this month.
Meanwhile...I have The Walking Dead season 8 waiting for me as a reward once I get this book done and dusted. I'm planning a back-to-back DVD session complete with a bag of chips - 'cause you can't watch TWD without munchies, right?
But first have I to get this book finished!
Update - Getting Closer!
Woooo! Getting closer! On the final round of edits now! Of course, this now happens when I'm on a stretch of work with 3 days on, 1 off, 5 on. But never mind, I'm still hitting the computer before and after work.
Just wanted to give you a quick update. I'm on track to hit the Dec deadline, will try for sooner. Could guarantee sooner if I didn't have to work for a living as well ;-), but then again my job keeps me grounded, too, and grateful for all I have. Not to mention I can keep the furries in the comfort to which they have become accustomed.
That reminds me, it's getting cramped on my bed now that 4 cats have decided to share it with me. And if I'm lucky Theo decides to hop up as well in the early morning and walk across my chest. Because he can...
Oh man, I have season 8 of The Walking Dead on DVD calling my name when I finish this book. I'm planning for one of my weekends off work - it'll be a back-to-back TWD marathon with a bag of chips ('cause you can't watch a zombie movie without snacks, right?). It's my little reward!
Okay ,I'm off to hit the sack now so I can get up early in the morning, go for a quick walk, sweep, mop, feed the furries and hit the computer for several hours before I leave for the late shift. Yeah, it is what it is - work and writing and sleeping and writing and work! LOL
cheers!
Just wanted to give you a quick update. I'm on track to hit the Dec deadline, will try for sooner. Could guarantee sooner if I didn't have to work for a living as well ;-), but then again my job keeps me grounded, too, and grateful for all I have. Not to mention I can keep the furries in the comfort to which they have become accustomed.
That reminds me, it's getting cramped on my bed now that 4 cats have decided to share it with me. And if I'm lucky Theo decides to hop up as well in the early morning and walk across my chest. Because he can...
Oh man, I have season 8 of The Walking Dead on DVD calling my name when I finish this book. I'm planning for one of my weekends off work - it'll be a back-to-back TWD marathon with a bag of chips ('cause you can't watch a zombie movie without snacks, right?). It's my little reward!
Okay ,I'm off to hit the sack now so I can get up early in the morning, go for a quick walk, sweep, mop, feed the furries and hit the computer for several hours before I leave for the late shift. Yeah, it is what it is - work and writing and sleeping and writing and work! LOL
cheers!
