Each full moon I seem to get a writing boost and my writing gets back on track. Tonight being a Blue Moon I'm feeling pretty hopeful that I will get most if not all of my current WIP done. I am already over half way done and have been struggling with it for the last month as nothing seems to gel with the characters. So I took a step back and left it alone. The other night I reread the previous two chapters and it sparked the light again for me to continue on. Writing about things you have no idea about is tricky. Doubt sets in and it's hard to shake but I manage. I have the support of my close friends and family. I have had family members doubt my ability to write and not be able to make a career out of it. It would be nice to be able to do nothing but write but when you're starting out it won't support you. I also have dreams outside of being an Author. I would love to help abused and abandoned horses. I believe no horse is truly dangerous it's what humans do to that horse that makes it dangerous. I also would Looooooove to own a Paint Horse Stud. Dreaming big here! I have two major passions, each help me in their own way. Horses: I want to be able to give them a voice. Writing: It gives me a voice. As an introvert I struggle with making new friends, social situations, being around people in general BUT me + a horse = a confident girl who isn't afraid of the big bad world. I can talk about my horses for hours upon hours. Talking about me, I freeze up and feel sick. With writing no one can see me. I can speak my mind and feel comfortable with it. I'm good at communicating through writing, not so much with words spoken. So both my passions help me in their own way. I do also love a good session of photography. I love taking pictures to inspire me later or to help me remember little details about a place to put into a story. This blog will essentially be getting to know me as not only an Author but also a bit behind the scenes. Which could be in next months Blog. I do try and keep some of my personal life private as I'm a pretty private person. In saying that you will get a glimpse into my private life every now and then.
Snippet from my current WIP Alvina:
"Being a knight isn't just who I am." Damarys said quietly, April looked over at him. Her eyebrows furrowed into a frown, she didn't know what he was on about. "You asked me not to be a knight for five minutes. I need you to understand that I could hide you from everyone with one touch but there would be consequences when you finally met your parents. I would never forgive myself if I never got your father's approval first before whisking you away."
(Note: This is the first draft but this part will remain the same.)
There is something about Damarys and April I love. They compliment each other really well. I can't wait to share their story with you, it's defiantly going an adventure. My stories might not appeal to everyone and that's fine. I write for myself. These are my stories. I write for me and publishing is just me sharing my work with you. I don't expect everyone to love it as I didn't write it so everyone would love it. Time Traveller I'm hoping I can get published by the end of the year fingers crossed! It will be available on Kindle and Paperback. Nothing beats a paperback even though Kindles are easier to carry with you on holidays.
As a parting note: I will do a main blog on the last Friday of each month but I might also do a few in between.
Snippet from my current WIP Alvina:
"Being a knight isn't just who I am." Damarys said quietly, April looked over at him. Her eyebrows furrowed into a frown, she didn't know what he was on about. "You asked me not to be a knight for five minutes. I need you to understand that I could hide you from everyone with one touch but there would be consequences when you finally met your parents. I would never forgive myself if I never got your father's approval first before whisking you away."
(Note: This is the first draft but this part will remain the same.)
There is something about Damarys and April I love. They compliment each other really well. I can't wait to share their story with you, it's defiantly going an adventure. My stories might not appeal to everyone and that's fine. I write for myself. These are my stories. I write for me and publishing is just me sharing my work with you. I don't expect everyone to love it as I didn't write it so everyone would love it. Time Traveller I'm hoping I can get published by the end of the year fingers crossed! It will be available on Kindle and Paperback. Nothing beats a paperback even though Kindles are easier to carry with you on holidays.
As a parting note: I will do a main blog on the last Friday of each month but I might also do a few in between.
Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.
-Harriet Tubman