Well, its Monday again. I hope all of you had a fantastic weekend and a wonderful father's day. It's nice and sunny here in northern norther California, having rained last week. That means it's getting hotter. Yuck. From 61 F to 98F in the span of a week. Double Yuck.
Oh, well. Never mind the weather, I have my mochas and the swamp cooler, I'll be fine.
As you know, it's updating time, so if you really want to know what I've acomplished for this week, read on!
I made a map for my fantasy, to keep places and directions straight. It's wonderful how helpful maps are (plus I love making them! Have for years). I've made the map a little larger than I first planed, the other 4 stories demanding to have their own locations on the map. That's fine. The story structure will grow because of this, and I believe will also become more enjoyable.
I've also edited my first chapter to my Historical and believe it may be ready to enter into the Romance Junkies contest! I'm going to enter it this week, but I'll give my self a few more days to polish it up.
Didn't do squat on the short, though. It's a bummer, really, because it's so small (it's goal it much closer and smaller than my novel's),
I also received my share of the entries for the Golden Gateway contest. I'm judging 10 of the paranormal/fantasies. Hum... who wouldn't have guessed that? There going to keep me pretty busy, as I need to turn them in by early August.
I've also completed several more wonderful book banners. I'm thinking of starting a newsletter and including them in it. That would be a nice touch.
Well, I better get back to writing. It is a new week.
Happy Writing to you all!
Amber
June 20, 2005
June 14, 2005
Some Small Updates
Ok. Summer's here, if not officially, and work has begun in earnest. I've completed several wonderful book banners (oh, all the wonderful stories to read next month!) and am enjoying myself!
Unfortunately, the caused my writing to slip a little, as well as my posting. I missed a couple of Mondays (again) and have nothing to report -sigh- I have been sketching out a couple of synopsis thanks to the help of the wonderful Deborah Hale. Seeing the synopsis for Wizards Ward helped so much. Now all I need to do is jump on and into the story.
I've been reading Kingmaker's Sword by Ann Marston (again) and the need for more romantic conflict is lighting a fire under my @$$. The story is wonderful, but she leaves out a lot of romantic tension when I'm expecting it. Being a romantic, I feel the need to put my own story to virtual paper, romantic tension, dragons, magic and all.
Now, I'm going to make my self an ice mocha, a bagel and turkey sandwich, then sit down and start typing. My goal is a short 2.5 months way, so I better get to work!
Happy Writing,
Amber
Unfortunately, the caused my writing to slip a little, as well as my posting. I missed a couple of Mondays (again) and have nothing to report -sigh- I have been sketching out a couple of synopsis thanks to the help of the wonderful Deborah Hale. Seeing the synopsis for Wizards Ward helped so much. Now all I need to do is jump on and into the story.
I've been reading Kingmaker's Sword by Ann Marston (again) and the need for more romantic conflict is lighting a fire under my @$$. The story is wonderful, but she leaves out a lot of romantic tension when I'm expecting it. Being a romantic, I feel the need to put my own story to virtual paper, romantic tension, dragons, magic and all.
Now, I'm going to make my self an ice mocha, a bagel and turkey sandwich, then sit down and start typing. My goal is a short 2.5 months way, so I better get to work!
Happy Writing,
Amber
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May 25, 2005
A Plan for Summer
Greetings Readers and fellow writers,
This week, and the weeks to fallow, I’ve decided to do things a little bit differently. I’ve decided to post more regularly; weekly in fact, with updates on all my stories. I think it will help keep me on track this summer.
Also, along the side bar (<-- over that way!) I will be keeping track of all my stories’ progress in percents. When I post at the end of the week (well, let’s make it the beginning, Monday sounds great) I’ll add my progress so far. So if you see a percentage stay the same after several weeks, feel free to yell at me! I’m also going to use my Monday posts to list what I’ve written for the week. Right down there at the bottom. See? I’ve even started with posting my starting word count for this 'experiment'. I’ve limited it to only four pieces out of, well, 10? That sounds about right. It will also help me to finish a story if I lessen my workload.
I also finished two other web sets. Yay! With that done with, I’ll have more time to work on paying sets and writing. That’s always nice. I’ve also started working on my equine design page, which is turning out great. That and my stud directory (a site where people can list their breading stallions) are on the top of my to-do lust. Well, writing, too.
Speaking of writing, I should do some, shouldn’t I? But what to choose. Should I work on furthering the voyage of several home-hungry unicorns? Help a young hero save the day and slay the dragon? See what trouble my sea fairing heroine has managed to get herself into? Or, perhaps, heighten the sexual tension that is brewing between the newly married Anthony and Kathren Salford. Many choices, but all good ones.
Hapy Writing all!
Amber Jennel
This week, and the weeks to fallow, I’ve decided to do things a little bit differently. I’ve decided to post more regularly; weekly in fact, with updates on all my stories. I think it will help keep me on track this summer.
Also, along the side bar (<-- over that way!) I will be keeping track of all my stories’ progress in percents. When I post at the end of the week (well, let’s make it the beginning, Monday sounds great) I’ll add my progress so far. So if you see a percentage stay the same after several weeks, feel free to yell at me! I’m also going to use my Monday posts to list what I’ve written for the week. Right down there at the bottom. See? I’ve even started with posting my starting word count for this 'experiment'. I’ve limited it to only four pieces out of, well, 10? That sounds about right. It will also help me to finish a story if I lessen my workload.
I also finished two other web sets. Yay! With that done with, I’ll have more time to work on paying sets and writing. That’s always nice. I’ve also started working on my equine design page, which is turning out great. That and my stud directory (a site where people can list their breading stallions) are on the top of my to-do lust. Well, writing, too.
Speaking of writing, I should do some, shouldn’t I? But what to choose. Should I work on furthering the voyage of several home-hungry unicorns? Help a young hero save the day and slay the dragon? See what trouble my sea fairing heroine has managed to get herself into? Or, perhaps, heighten the sexual tension that is brewing between the newly married Anthony and Kathren Salford. Many choices, but all good ones.
Hapy Writing all!
Amber Jennel
-Starting Totals-
Short - 3368 / BIAY - 12506 / LUNA - 593 / Novella - 93
Short - 3368 / BIAY - 12506 / LUNA - 593 / Novella - 93
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May 8, 2005
Happy Mother's Day
I wanted to wish all mothers and Big Sisters out there a very happy mother's day. I hope your day bloomed bright and sunny.
It started raining here; poring actually. It isn't so bad, though, because we need the rain. It keeps the air cool and summer at bay for a time. And it helps my strawberries grow.
Well, new month. New writings. I've decided to finish my short story and submit it. I'll keep you posted!
Happy Writing,
Amber
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April 26, 2005
A Little Set Back
Well, I've been writing fairly consistent. At least 200 words/day. Not as good as I'd like, but better than nothing. Of course, life has stepped in again.
My filly is 2 and 1/2 years old, now, and seriously needs to begin her training. That means moving her down here. Unfortunately, the job I was trying for didn't want me and I'm back to the hunting scene. Worse, my car is on the frits so I need to stick with something in town. Ha! Lets just say I have better luck with my web design than finding an in-town job. That's ok, everything in strides. I've lowered some prices, created some new business cards, and have submitted to search engines. Now all I can do it wait.
But that's not why you are reading this, is it? I didn't think so; so on to the writing!
My historical decided to spit something back at me. The character I added to the plot to give the main characters... friction, has decided he doesn't like that roll. Well, fine! I decided to throw him into the second half of the story; concerned about one sister, in love with a close friend, and accused of sniffing at the main heroine's skirts! If he wasn't so noble, he'd probably have a few less bruises. But that's ok, the 'friend' needs something to yell at him about. I still haven't figured out exactly why the villain is doing what he is, well, doing. -sigh- I wish he would just tell me.
The Fantasy is doing ok, too. I've come up with ideas for 4 more stories after this one, with the possibility of a 5th. What's great is that the ideas are flowing like water! My notebook is full of plot summaries, character sketches, and notes. And the first story is moving nicely, too. I now know why the hero is what he is, how the heroine got to be in her position, and how they meet. I also know who the villain is, though I don't know everything about him as of yet. He's quite mean.
Right now the sun is warming up the orange blossoms on the tree out side my window, and the wind -cool yet warm- is bringing it into my room. It's very pleasant and thought inspiring; time to write!
Happy Writing,
Amber Jennell
My filly is 2 and 1/2 years old, now, and seriously needs to begin her training. That means moving her down here. Unfortunately, the job I was trying for didn't want me and I'm back to the hunting scene. Worse, my car is on the frits so I need to stick with something in town. Ha! Lets just say I have better luck with my web design than finding an in-town job. That's ok, everything in strides. I've lowered some prices, created some new business cards, and have submitted to search engines. Now all I can do it wait.
But that's not why you are reading this, is it? I didn't think so; so on to the writing!
My historical decided to spit something back at me. The character I added to the plot to give the main characters... friction, has decided he doesn't like that roll. Well, fine! I decided to throw him into the second half of the story; concerned about one sister, in love with a close friend, and accused of sniffing at the main heroine's skirts! If he wasn't so noble, he'd probably have a few less bruises. But that's ok, the 'friend' needs something to yell at him about. I still haven't figured out exactly why the villain is doing what he is, well, doing. -sigh- I wish he would just tell me.
The Fantasy is doing ok, too. I've come up with ideas for 4 more stories after this one, with the possibility of a 5th. What's great is that the ideas are flowing like water! My notebook is full of plot summaries, character sketches, and notes. And the first story is moving nicely, too. I now know why the hero is what he is, how the heroine got to be in her position, and how they meet. I also know who the villain is, though I don't know everything about him as of yet. He's quite mean.
Right now the sun is warming up the orange blossoms on the tree out side my window, and the wind -cool yet warm- is bringing it into my room. It's very pleasant and thought inspiring; time to write!
Happy Writing,
Amber Jennell
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