Year-long NaNo discussion

Ooh, summer of 2018 is coming up. How exciting! My dad is my alpha reader, my mom won't read my works until they're published and in print because she hates proof reading.

I'm stuck in the middle of republishing my first book. Then I need to rewrite and republish my second book. And I want to publish my third book by Fall of 2018, but there's a whole lot of things I need to do before then not least of all to finish writing the stinkin' book.

Right now I'm only slef-published but I hope to someday be traditionally published too.

Ivie wrote: "I have neglected my folders, unfortunately. I have come up with a book cover design in my head, but have been having a problem actually drawing it since I am not super gifted in the way I would nee..."

Oh my goodness! What's the design?? :D

Yeah yeah, just give us the description!! We have imaginations to sort out the rest. *wink*

Aww come on *turn up the whine* can't you at least say the main color scheme??

pretty please, Ivie!! Just one hint!!!

Ivie wrote: "And I may or may not have downloaded the program I need to make the cover. The practice ones look fantastic. XD"

Ooh! *claps* excitement! When will you be able to tell us more?

So... a while then... sigh

I should focus on getting my books published, then I can get back at you when I get a cover for my third book ;)

Ivie wrote: "I may or may not have finished the cover to my book... :)

Here's a hint, it looks aesthetically pleasing. It's eye catching and awesome. I know, sounds a bit arrogant since I made the cover, but i..."

Ahh! *flails* I need a cover reveal!

Ivie wrote: "Nicki wrote: "Ivie wrote: "I may or may not have finished the cover to my book... :)

Here's a hint, it looks aesthetically pleasing. It's eye catching and awesome. I know, sounds a bit arrogant si..."

I'm glad you're happy with it, and am really curious about what it looks like. $0 is my kind of price ;P

Yeah... the road to publication is long indeed...

There's always so much work to do, and just when you think you're done, you realize that you're only just beginning.

Ignore my cryptic words all you optimists ;P I've just been jaded ;)

Can't wait!!!

THE ANTICIPATION OF IT ALL. *falls flat on face* :D

Ivie wrote: "I KNOW!! I WANT TO SHOW THE WORLD!!

I'm not a patient person, so I'm going crazy, but I might change the cover a little more, so I can't show anything yet and ITS DRIVING ME CRAZY!!!"

Patience, Ivie *eye twitches* is a virtue for a reason. :P

Ivie wrote: "AAHHH!! I'll be editing the first few chapters the next couple days, which means I'm so much closer to the betas reading it, which means I'm freaking out, which means I'm going crazy, which means I..."

AHHHH!!!!

Yay! *sets off confetti cannon*

Ivie wrote: "The Alpha reader has finished reading the book. She loves it. I will be going crazy on edits. Betas, my sweet, amazing, betas! Be prepared because I'm hoping to have the first three chapters and pr..."

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, Ivie, you are sooooooo close, and I'm sooooooooooo excited for you - your book is my most anticipated release of 2018!!!!!!! FOR REAL.

Ivie wrote: "I made this a status update, but it's just so relatable.

When you're supposed to be editing, but a new book idea comes crashing in like

"

Haha! Yes! That's exactly it

Yay!!!

AWESOME!!!!

Ivie wrote: "I have not been keeping up with this thread very well. XD

Anyway, still working on edits and adding a few more chapters to the book. Still trying to find a title. And I'm probably going to redo th..."

*crosses fingers on both hands*

Prayers that you do!

Ivie wrote: "I have not been keeping up with this thread very well. XD

Anyway, still working on edits and adding a few more chapters to the book. Still trying to find a title. And I'm probably going to redo th..."

You got this, Ivie!!! <3

I love that. XD

#RAETER <3 <3 <3

Ivie wrote: "My lovely beta reader, Anna S.C gave my MC's a ship name.

So, we have Reagan, who's a small town girl and loves her life.

We have Peter, her best friend, her partner in crime, and an all-around..."

Are you sure? I mean Chelsea and Easton claim to be "just friends" hehe...

I have a pair like that too...they really are just friends within the bonds of the story but my critique partner and I are trying to come up with all the fun stuff....like ship names and secret histories and the fact that they're really in love but don't want it to get in the way of their professional lives (also one of them has serious PTSD so...)

Faith/Florid Sword wrote: "I have a pair like that too...they really are just friends within the bonds of the story but my critique partner and I are trying to come up with all the fun stuff....like ship names and secret his..."

Ooh sounds interesting :)

Ivie wrote: "I HAVE A NEW TITLE AND I LOVE IT!!!!!

Title reveal coming soon (hopefully)..."

AHH! That's awesome! I can't wait to hear it. When do you think you'll be announcing?

Ivie wrote: "Nicki wrote: "Ivie wrote: "I HAVE A NEW TITLE AND I LOVE IT!!!!!

Title reveal coming soon (hopefully)..."

AHH! That's awesome! I can't wait to hear it. When do you think you'll be announcing?"

M..."

Agh! That's awesome! You're finally going to get your author profile! And I can't wait to learn its name!!!

Ivie wrote: "Nicki wrote: "Ivie wrote: "My lovely beta reader, Anna S.C gave my MC's a ship name.

So, we have Reagan, who's a small town girl and loves her life.

We have Peter, her best friend, her partner ..."

I don't know... some people ship Chelsea and Philip XD And what about [sorry this section of the message was removed for spoilers about the second book]?

Mwahah!

XD XD

Ivie wrote: "RUDE. XD Jk, but if you were going to say Bobby and Clint, yes, I ship them, too. XD"

Lol, XD No it was something that happens in the second book (now that I've finished college for the next couple months, I hope to start it in the next week or so!), but yeah I like Clint and Bobby. They're so funny together :)

So can't wait for this reveal at the end of the month :)

Ivie wrote: "What is up, my friends? It has been waaaayyyy too long since I've updated anyone on anything on this thread. I'm pretty terrible at it, honestly.

So, let me just get into some details about what'..."

YOUR TITLE IS SO EPIC. EEEEEEEEE!!!! *squeals*

Faith/Florid Sword wrote: "Ivie wrote: "What is up, my friends? It has been waaaayyyy too long since I've updated anyone on anything on this thread. I'm pretty terrible at it, honestly.

So, let me just get into some detail..."

Got to agree with Faith, that title is Epicness