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Snow
I live in a place, each year we get snow. This year we were bombarded with more than I've seen in years.
I don't mind the snow. I like how it piles on the branches of tree limbs and makes the yard look as if it's an ocean of snow. I even like how it sounds when you walk in it; the crunch of your foot steps.
When you sit on your porch and listen to the light breeze, gently push against the branches and the crack. The snow falls to the ground in a thud.
I can't get enough of the snow and the most important part, it put me in the mood to finish my second book. After all, it is called, SNOW MOON.
I don't mind the snow. I like how it piles on the branches of tree limbs and makes the yard look as if it's an ocean of snow. I even like how it sounds when you walk in it; the crunch of your foot steps.
When you sit on your porch and listen to the light breeze, gently push against the branches and the crack. The snow falls to the ground in a thud.
I can't get enough of the snow and the most important part, it put me in the mood to finish my second book. After all, it is called, SNOW MOON.
Snow Moon
OK, so I wrote book 2 pretty fast since I was excited about telling Jessa and Micha's story. I wanted to let the reads understand the struggles Micha faced before he got to the place he is with Jessa. Even now, in the book, he has a hard time trusting people and himself. He is put through "the ringer" to keep peace for him and the the realms.
I know this book will have more of a YA feel then the first. Jessa has things to think of and Micha is put in a situation that most men can't handle well. Doing this, I'm afraid of loosing younger readers. Will I push them away because the characters kiss more or Micha is feeling all these emotions a "man" isn't suppose to feel?
I hope when readers pick up this book they will feel the emotion, the fear, the sorrow that the characters feel. I want you to lay the book down when you are finished and take a breath, wondering if love does conquer all.
I know this book will have more of a YA feel then the first. Jessa has things to think of and Micha is put in a situation that most men can't handle well. Doing this, I'm afraid of loosing younger readers. Will I push them away because the characters kiss more or Micha is feeling all these emotions a "man" isn't suppose to feel?
I hope when readers pick up this book they will feel the emotion, the fear, the sorrow that the characters feel. I want you to lay the book down when you are finished and take a breath, wondering if love does conquer all.
Published on July 22, 2015 10:41
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Excitment
I'm pretty excited about my second book. I know all writers get anxious and all that when they get closer to finishing.
I decided to start a giveaway, again. I wanted more people to see the book and maybe fall in love with the cover and read it. I didn't realize how hard it would be to promote your book. I'm one of those people who goes to town (grocery store and pay the bills)once a week. I go to Walmart maybe three times a month but I doubt it. If it's a special occasion then I go more.
I'm trying hard to talk to schools about the book. They don't seem to be interested unless I donate two books to them. I would love to donate to each and every school but I can't afford it. But I'm not in it to get rich only to share my stories with others.
So, the reason for this ramble, I'm going over Snow Moon. I've reworked it and added some things. I started reading it from the beginning and realized how much I loved these characters. They are my family just as my kids and husband are. I would be lost if they weren't in my life. If I couldn't read what they were up to.
That makes me laugh and so does Micha.
I was worried about Micha in the book. I made him a little emotional. He has been through so much in the short time he has known Jessa but before that, he's been through more. We find that out in this book.
I can't wait to share this book with you and the world. I think you will be surprised by Micha's life and their relationship. I hope it turns out the way I want.
I decided to start a giveaway, again. I wanted more people to see the book and maybe fall in love with the cover and read it. I didn't realize how hard it would be to promote your book. I'm one of those people who goes to town (grocery store and pay the bills)once a week. I go to Walmart maybe three times a month but I doubt it. If it's a special occasion then I go more.
I'm trying hard to talk to schools about the book. They don't seem to be interested unless I donate two books to them. I would love to donate to each and every school but I can't afford it. But I'm not in it to get rich only to share my stories with others.
So, the reason for this ramble, I'm going over Snow Moon. I've reworked it and added some things. I started reading it from the beginning and realized how much I loved these characters. They are my family just as my kids and husband are. I would be lost if they weren't in my life. If I couldn't read what they were up to.
That makes me laugh and so does Micha.
I was worried about Micha in the book. I made him a little emotional. He has been through so much in the short time he has known Jessa but before that, he's been through more. We find that out in this book.
I can't wait to share this book with you and the world. I think you will be surprised by Micha's life and their relationship. I hope it turns out the way I want.
Book Signing 2
I had a wonderful time last night at my book signing. I meet a bunch of people who didn't know about the first book and fans who came to buy the second. One girl in particular inspires me more than I do her. She is a teenager who wants to become a writer one day. She has a leg up on her goal, she writes for the local newspaper and I'm very proud of her.
We talk through email and I hope one day she becomes the author she wants to be, because I think she has lots of potential and drive.
It's strange how it makes a person feel standing next to their books and people glance at you as they walk by. I'm in a library so I hate to ask them to buy my book, but I do. I ask them how they are, if they like fantasy and tell them about the series. Usually, 8 out of 10 will tell me sorry, they don't have any money. So I smile and say well they have here in the library you can check it out. They usually smile bigger than me and say, I will defiantly do that.
I understand how hard it is for most people and I don't expect everyone to buy a book but I hope they do. :)
We talk through email and I hope one day she becomes the author she wants to be, because I think she has lots of potential and drive.
It's strange how it makes a person feel standing next to their books and people glance at you as they walk by. I'm in a library so I hate to ask them to buy my book, but I do. I ask them how they are, if they like fantasy and tell them about the series. Usually, 8 out of 10 will tell me sorry, they don't have any money. So I smile and say well they have here in the library you can check it out. They usually smile bigger than me and say, I will defiantly do that.
I understand how hard it is for most people and I don't expect everyone to buy a book but I hope they do. :)