Time for a Spoonful of Sugar
Now, I have been thrown another curve ball. I mentioned this before, but my publisher is deciding where it is heading--up or out. I've seen many a small publisher thrive, then dive. And authors are the ones who suffer the most. I still believe I can squeak out Windy Hollow as promised. But the fate of my 6 books and any future books will most likely be on hold for a time as I figure out what to do next. Looks like it's back to querying for me! Starting over isn't fun--but sometimes it must be done!
WINDY HOLLOW
scheduled for release:
1/29/19
Still waiting on that Cover...
But LOOK! I made a BOOK TRAILER!
You never know where the twists and turns of the ever unpredictable journey of life will take you. We just have to deal with what comes around the next bend, keep looking for the positives, and move on. I first found out life doesn't always go as planned when my fiance and I broke up in college--it was a devastating time. But I lived and things worked out. If I hadn't gone through that sorrow, I never would've lived on my own and had crazy adventures with so many new friends who eventually led me to become a writer and somehow get published! (and have a happy family too!)
Now, I have been thrown another curve ball. I mentioned this before, but my publisher is deciding where it is heading--up or out. I've seen many a small publisher thrive, then dive. And authors are the ones who suffer the most. I still believe I can squeak out Windy Hollow as promised. But the fate of my 6 books and any future books will most likely be on hold for a time as I figure out what to do next. Looks like it's back to querying for me! Starting over isn't fun--but sometimes it must be done!
And don't worry, I'll keep you informed. A writer's got to write!
WINDY HOLLOW
scheduled for release:
1/29/19
Still waiting on that Cover...
But LOOK! I made a BOOK TRAILER!
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~~ RECENT EVENTS ~~
Fall had me moving and grooving!
West Virginia Book Festival
So happy to see my wonderful friend and fellow author/really real housewife
Elizabeth Seckman!
Small Business Shopping Fair
A local event--just in time for Christmas sales!
No pics at the event, but I made some special ornaments to give away with my books--
they were a big hit!
I know Christmas is over, but if you'd like one for next year, just ask!
Fall had me moving and grooving!
So happy to see my wonderful friend and fellow author/really real housewife
Elizabeth Seckman!
A local event--just in time for Christmas sales!
No pics at the event, but I made some special ornaments to give away with my books--
they were a big hit!
I know Christmas is over, but if you'd like one for next year, just ask!
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Where I answer commonly asked questions and pass on writerly advice... Lately, I have a new fan on Goodreads who's been filling my in-box with awesome questions. I love it! Now, I get to share them with you. The first is my favorite and a multi-question. This section just got more interesting!
BookwormNerd: Hello Ms. Tyler. I think you are so cool! YOUR BOOKS ARE AMAZING!!! What is your writing process? What is your favorite thing to do, when not writing? What is your favorite color? How did you develop you characters, like Cooper is "Pop Travel" Thank you for your time, you rock!!!
Answer: Thank you for your questions, you are very sweet!
My writing process -- I get a general idea, then I outline a rough plot, then I write a first draft and keep adding details until it's ready to send to my readers who help me polish it.
Favorite thing to do besides writing -- playing card and board games with my family =)
Favorite color -- purple
My main characters are usually a mixture of people I know, characters from books and movies, and a little bit of myself. As the stories progress, they come alive, and I discover more about them than I realized!
BookwormNerd: Hello Ms. Tyler. I think you are so cool! YOUR BOOKS ARE AMAZING!!! What is your writing process? What is your favorite thing to do, when not writing? What is your favorite color? How did you develop you characters, like Cooper is "Pop Travel" Thank you for your time, you rock!!!
Answer: Thank you for your questions, you are very sweet!
My writing process -- I get a general idea, then I outline a rough plot, then I write a first draft and keep adding details until it's ready to send to my readers who help me polish it.
Favorite thing to do besides writing -- playing card and board games with my family =)
Favorite color -- purple
My main characters are usually a mixture of people I know, characters from books and movies, and a little bit of myself. As the stories progress, they come alive, and I discover more about them than I realized!
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What I'm Reading...- One of my favorite authors, Christine Rains, recently released, OF GODS AND SORROW, book two in her Demonic Sorrow series. Demons rule!
- Don't know why I kid myself that I can read two books at once, but I love escaping to different worlds... steadily reading SHADOW WARRIOR, the Mechanica Wars Book 2 by Jay Noel
What I'm Writing...
- FARTHER ALONG - Still chugging away. As I mentioned, life has been forcing me to pay more attention to it and less on my writing... but I won't give up!
- GERTRUDE (the Nerdy Princess) UnPrincess novella #4 - I've actually just about finished the rough draft for this, as I've been subbing more--giving me time to write in snippets at school.
- The 4th POP TRAVEL novel - I'm halfway through this draft as well. Writing in notebooks is easy during a movie I have to watch six times (sub-life) So many twists and turns, I love this series!
- Crazy as it sounds, an outline for the next BEAST WORLD has taken shape--this one focuses on Ginny and a new daring friend with a sordid past...
Where I'll be...
January
- At home--settling into our new place, still trying to sell the old one. Wish us luck!
- January 29 - WINDY HOLLOW Release!!
February
- February 14 - 7:30-11:30 Author Presentation at Hopewell Junior High School. Life put me in as a sub for the most enthusiastic language arts teacher who was looking for an author to speak at her school. Right place, right time. So looking forward to this talk!
- February 15/16 - WINDY HOLLOW Release Party. Time & Location TBD. Half Price Books or a coffee shop are tops on the list. Coordinating with my presentation!
March
- Spring Break looks promising for an event in Georgia. But I'm okay with taking a breather as I look ahead to Summer events.
Wrap up in a cute poncho
(like this one I got from my son's sweet girlfriend-I love her!)
and a cozy story this winter!
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(like this one I got from my son's sweet girlfriend-I love her!)
and a cozy story this winter!
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Happy New Year! Here's hoping 2019 brings good things for all of us. Your stories are fantastic. I know they'll find a home. Let me know if I can do anything to help with Windy Hollow's release. You're free to come take over my blog any time. :)
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