Saturday, April 21, 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Publishing update...
Much has happened since last post.
"The Connecting Flame" cover is done. Artwork by Reese Dante through Silver Publishing. I am EXTREMELY happy with this cover, she captured what I wanted, which is a symbolic image of the story line. This first book in my 'Harp & Sword' series has a tentative slotted release date of March 3rd.
The second book in the series 'Passion's Chill' has been picked up and contracted with a release date tentatively scheduled for sometime in June.
The first round of edits for 'The Connecting Flame' are finished and when I put up this post, I'll be sending the document back to my editor for I believe a final go-over, then I believe we're on our way to the galleys. (Should that be capped? Not sure. Brand new to this area of the editing process.)
I pulled 'Crimson Dawn' from the submission process. Not happy with it at this point. I'll reconsider it at a later date.
In the meantime, I'm working on my spiritual classes to become a Science of Mind practitioner. Lots of studying, writing and editing. My work load is F-U-L-L FULL! But...it's a good kind of busy. ;D
Blessed Be,
Myristica
The second book in the series 'Passion's Chill' has been picked up and contracted with a release date tentatively scheduled for sometime in June.
The first round of edits for 'The Connecting Flame' are finished and when I put up this post, I'll be sending the document back to my editor for I believe a final go-over, then I believe we're on our way to the galleys. (Should that be capped? Not sure. Brand new to this area of the editing process.)
I pulled 'Crimson Dawn' from the submission process. Not happy with it at this point. I'll reconsider it at a later date.
In the meantime, I'm working on my spiritual classes to become a Science of Mind practitioner. Lots of studying, writing and editing. My work load is F-U-L-L FULL! But...it's a good kind of busy. ;D
Blessed Be,
Myristica
Sunday, November 20, 2011
"Crimson Dawn" Book I update...
Pre-edits still in progress. Finished up to chapter 7 in the handwritten area, am currently working what has been done so far into the Word doc. Am aiming to get more handwritten edits done to chapters 8,9 and 10 this evening. I have a 5 day weekend coming up this week, so I will be busy finishing up this first book and then it's on to submission road!
The first book to my Harp & Sword Chronicles is still waiting for first round edits. Silver publishes quite a few books throughout the month so they are extremely busy. I may not get the first round until the beginning of 2012. I'm good, though, it just means they are very, very busy and that's a good thing for a publishing company. ;D Leaves me free to work on the second book as well as this first book to my 'Crimson Dawn' series. ;D
The first book to my Harp & Sword Chronicles is still waiting for first round edits. Silver publishes quite a few books throughout the month so they are extremely busy. I may not get the first round until the beginning of 2012. I'm good, though, it just means they are very, very busy and that's a good thing for a publishing company. ;D Leaves me free to work on the second book as well as this first book to my 'Crimson Dawn' series. ;D
Sunday, October 23, 2011
New blog for spiritual angle...
Hi, all!
I have a new blog for the spiritual lessons I'm learning.
http://myristicasom.blogspot.com/
The som in the URL stands for 'Science of Mind'.
The post I put here before and now deleted (because I've decided that this blog should only deal with M/M Romance) is on the spiritual blog. If you are of like mind in the Science of Mind area (or Religious Science), then please stop by and share your thoughts and insights. I would love to connect.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Myristica
I have a new blog for the spiritual lessons I'm learning.
http://myristicasom.blogspot.com/
The som in the URL stands for 'Science of Mind'.
The post I put here before and now deleted (because I've decided that this blog should only deal with M/M Romance) is on the spiritual blog. If you are of like mind in the Science of Mind area (or Religious Science), then please stop by and share your thoughts and insights. I would love to connect.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Myristica
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
'Bounty' by Hank Edwards
I'm loving the texture of this story. It's gritty, dark and definitely Old West. I have no clue where Mister Edwards is going with this series, but so far I am really enjoying the ride! The horror style rings a tad bit of Stephen King, especially 'Salem's Lot', but that's just my personal opinion. Other readers may have a different take. I know one thing, the premise hooked me and the first page drew me in. Fortunately my reading is catch and release so I can get hooked on the next installment when I'm done with this one.
'Bounty' is perfect bait for a Horror-Gay-in-the-Old-West story lover.
Incredible changes...
I've not been reading the M/M books a lot these last few months with my mom being sick and then passing on, as well as the need to get my own material finished, not to mention a spiritual study I'm undertaking. Also, I work 40 hours a week, so there's not a lot of time to do fun reading! :( However, that does not mean I can't sneak a page or two in between other tasks. I'm reading 'Raincheck' by Sarah Madison and 'Bounty' by Hank Edwards. Slow going on my part (not theirs), but wish I could find the time to just sit and read and not have to worry about other things. Ah, well, maybe this weekend I may find some time after the chores and errands are done.
In the meantime, I studied today for my spiritual class, but this morning I edited the first two chapters of the space opera I'm working on. As well as worked at the job. Productive. Now I'm tired and want to go to bed.
Until more to update comes along, I bid you all sweet dreams and sweet passages through the day.
~Myr~
Oh, yeah, I was also able to pay my artist for the next illustration for my "Harp & Sword Chronicles", I hope to get that baby within the next week. Once I do, I'll watermark it and post it. :D
In the meantime, I studied today for my spiritual class, but this morning I edited the first two chapters of the space opera I'm working on. As well as worked at the job. Productive. Now I'm tired and want to go to bed.
Until more to update comes along, I bid you all sweet dreams and sweet passages through the day.
~Myr~
Oh, yeah, I was also able to pay my artist for the next illustration for my "Harp & Sword Chronicles", I hope to get that baby within the next week. Once I do, I'll watermark it and post it. :D
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
A lot has happened in the last 3 months
Firstly, the first book in my "Harp & Sword Chronicles" (tentatively entitled 'The Connecting Flame') has been picked up by Silver Publishing.
I have other stories I will be submitting to them in the not so distant future. I likes Silver Publishing! :D
Secondly, my mom passed away a little over a month ago. I've not been hit with the grief, yet. Still wondering when it's going to crash into me. I still can't believe she's gone. It just doesn't seem real. I never saw her body, so I know there's no closure there. But stepfucker, and I use that title without any amount of restraint or hesitation, moved quickly to get her to the crematorium. I was never consulted on the memorial service thanks to stepfucker, and was never told he had gone to spread her ashes last week. He basically pushed me aside as he has hated me for 31 years. Good news is...now that she's gone, I can get on with my life without stepfucker. Thank the Universe! So, there is a silver lining even in this sad time. I know my mom is watching out for me.
Thirdly, the cancer is almost gone. Life is good.
Fourthly, I got an incredible e-mail this morning from a woman who found an old unfinished M/M Slash Fan Fiction I wrote back in 2006 on a Live Journal community. She wanted to know where the rest of it was because she had found the story 'beautiful' and was eager to see how it ended. I explained I stopped writing it because I had this crazy notion to revise the storyline and make it into an original futuristic setting space opera. In 5 years, no one has spoken to me about that story. In 5 years I've not heard a peep. One woman finds it and gets in touch with me specifically to find out how she can read the rest of it. It just takes one person to give you great feedback to get you pumping on a story you think no one is interested in and so why rush to publish? I spent all day on the puppy as a result of her wonderful 'shot in the arm' feedback. It now has a beginning and the first chapter outlined and after 5 years, I finally found solid footing with it's beginning.
Readers take note: Feedback the authors of stories you love. Even if it's just on a blog or your Facebook or Live Journal. Find them (and you can find e-book authors practically everywhere) or even feedback Fan Fic authors (if you truly love their work). Feedback drives writers to write more! It's our spiritual bread-and-butter (physical bread and butter is the royalties, so bear that in mind as well. DO NOT PIRATE BOOKS! Sorry had to throw that in as it's a pet peeve of us authors. I know times are tough, but e-books are written with love and the authors and publishers and editors should be rewarded for their hard work. Save your pennies. E-books don't cost an arm and a leg, luvs. Really, a few dollars here and there and you've got yourself a wonderful story. Let's make stealing a thing of the past, okay?)
So, reward your favorite authors. It's what keeps us moving, desiring to write more, knowing our stuff is bringing joy to those who bother to let us know that. :)
Life is good.
~Myr~
I have other stories I will be submitting to them in the not so distant future. I likes Silver Publishing! :D
Secondly, my mom passed away a little over a month ago. I've not been hit with the grief, yet. Still wondering when it's going to crash into me. I still can't believe she's gone. It just doesn't seem real. I never saw her body, so I know there's no closure there. But stepfucker, and I use that title without any amount of restraint or hesitation, moved quickly to get her to the crematorium. I was never consulted on the memorial service thanks to stepfucker, and was never told he had gone to spread her ashes last week. He basically pushed me aside as he has hated me for 31 years. Good news is...now that she's gone, I can get on with my life without stepfucker. Thank the Universe! So, there is a silver lining even in this sad time. I know my mom is watching out for me.
Thirdly, the cancer is almost gone. Life is good.
Fourthly, I got an incredible e-mail this morning from a woman who found an old unfinished M/M Slash Fan Fiction I wrote back in 2006 on a Live Journal community. She wanted to know where the rest of it was because she had found the story 'beautiful' and was eager to see how it ended. I explained I stopped writing it because I had this crazy notion to revise the storyline and make it into an original futuristic setting space opera. In 5 years, no one has spoken to me about that story. In 5 years I've not heard a peep. One woman finds it and gets in touch with me specifically to find out how she can read the rest of it. It just takes one person to give you great feedback to get you pumping on a story you think no one is interested in and so why rush to publish? I spent all day on the puppy as a result of her wonderful 'shot in the arm' feedback. It now has a beginning and the first chapter outlined and after 5 years, I finally found solid footing with it's beginning.
Readers take note: Feedback the authors of stories you love. Even if it's just on a blog or your Facebook or Live Journal. Find them (and you can find e-book authors practically everywhere) or even feedback Fan Fic authors (if you truly love their work). Feedback drives writers to write more! It's our spiritual bread-and-butter (physical bread and butter is the royalties, so bear that in mind as well. DO NOT PIRATE BOOKS! Sorry had to throw that in as it's a pet peeve of us authors. I know times are tough, but e-books are written with love and the authors and publishers and editors should be rewarded for their hard work. Save your pennies. E-books don't cost an arm and a leg, luvs. Really, a few dollars here and there and you've got yourself a wonderful story. Let's make stealing a thing of the past, okay?)
So, reward your favorite authors. It's what keeps us moving, desiring to write more, knowing our stuff is bringing joy to those who bother to let us know that. :)
Life is good.
~Myr~
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