Savor

I have finally settled on a name for my vampire series, it is called; Savor (The Warm Delicacies Series).  I also think I have the titles chosen for the one or two books I plan to have follow it.  I really love the title and hope you all do too.  Please let me know what you think.

I also reached out to some cover artists today, so I will keep you all updated on the progress as well.

Time for a Book Trailer

My plan for tomorrow is to get some serious work done on a book trailer.  I am going to be posting/requesting any information or tips anyone may have for me through the kindle boards.  You may also post here if you want.  I think it will be a fun thing to do to bring some attention to my book before I reveal the cover.  So, if you know anything about making a book trailer or can refer me to anyone please do.

Call Me Crazy! ..No seriously, do it!

Apparently I think I can work a full-time job, be a wife, go to college, AND be an independent author.  By the end of 2011 I want to have at least 4 books published.  Is that a bit ambitious? Probably.  Am I going to try to do it anyway? Of course! 

I have had some revelations as of late (most of them while I am driving to or from work, yes I should probably focus on my driving a bit more) and I am really excited about my writing and seeing my first book for sale on Amazon, and then my second, and my third and so on.  I am slowly finding my niche in this whole indie/blogger/twitter etc etc world, and I am becoming more and more invigorated to continue my dream. 

With my first book Released, not far from completion of its first draft, I am eager to get the ball rolling on the publishing end of it.  I am also eager to start writing my vampire series, as well as outlining the second book for the vampire series.  Within the coming weeks, I plan to have Released finished and ready for Beta, a book cover ready for reveal and a large cup of java for the beginning of writing my vampire series.

I am excited to hear what everyone thinks of Released and hope they all like it as much as I do.  Even though it is scary to put myself out there, not doing it and always wondering "What if?" would be a far worse fate.

3..2..1.. Action!

I have decided I am going to try my hand at creating a book trailer.  I hope to have it done in about 2 weeks at the very most and I plan to have the first draft of my novel Released done in 3 weeks.  Then during the time that I must set aside I am going to work on my cover, however, I am also going to put my feelers out for some cover artists as well, just to see what other possibilities are available.  I am not going to count anything out.  I am anxious to get this book finished in its first stages, but am trying to take my time as well.  I also want to work on updating the background for my blog, but I might wait on that until I have a book cover established.  I hope everyone is doing well in their writing journeys.

To book trailer, or not to book trailer, that is the question

I have noticed that quite a few indie authors are making book trailers for their novels.  I have to admit I have never considered this has an option for myself, nor have I actually watched any, (ok, lie, now I have just watched one).  I would like to get everyone’s opinion on what they feel are the positive and negatives of having a book trailer for your novel.  Also, if you have done one yourself, how do you feel about it?  I am just curious and wonder if this might be a good alternative marketing branch I have not yet ventured into.

Close but no Cigar

Well, I didn't hit my 30,000 word mark for the weekend, but I still think I did pretty damn good and am still proud of myself.  I know 10,000 words in a weekend is a bit ambitious, but it did motivate me to stay focused.  I want to hit 40,000 words by next Sunday, but I know that in order to do that I am going to have to do more writing during the week.  I won't be able to make much of a dent during the week, but every little bit counts.  So I am pressing onward and not giving up, no matter what.

On Track

I am half way to the word goal I set for myself for this weekend, so I an very excited about that.  For those of you who haven't noticed I have changed the name of my book to, Released.  On a more exciting note, I have decided on a book cover.  I am going to hold off purchasing the image, but I have the complete layout and as soon as I am ready to send my book for edits, I am going to reveal the cover. 

I have also decided on a date to publish, which will be March.  I hope to have at least two books by then.  My first book Released, and also the first book in my vampire series, whose name I am not going to tell just yet.

To say the least I am very excited.

I want to have all my writing done for Released by the beginning of February, so wish me luck everyone!  I hope you are all doing well in your writing, and I look forward to hear from you.

Almost forgot, I am also reading Initiation by Aaron Niz.  I am only on Chapter 5, but I am liking it  As soon as I am finished I will have a review available on my site.  Great job Aaron, by the way.