I know I’m deeply into the book I’m writing when my kids ask me “What?” and it’s not until then that I realize I’ve been staring at them blankly, my mind hovering around what’s going to happen next in the story.
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Is it telling that I wrote into my vampire story that my main character (a vampire) is upset that she hasn’t had her snow tires put on yet?
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That feeling when you’re planning to start a new novel for National Novel Writing Month and it’s October 31st at 9:11pm and you still have no clue what you’re going to write.
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Unlike SoCS, this is not a prompt so there’s no need to stick to the same “theme.”
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Only 51 more words to go to hit a cool million. Will I make it?
Photo: National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) site screenshot of my profile, where it shows how many words I’ve written since I signed up in 2004. (They made a major change to the site in 2010, so it says I’ve only been there since then, but they lie!) My word count so far is 999,949.
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Stroked received a very nice 5-star review on it from a fellow author, Linda Fausnet:
This is a sweet love story between two misfits – a male stripper with a checkered past and a man with an endearing (and sometimes humorous!) speech impediment. Casper and Tristan find love while sharing their passions for art and swimming respectively as well as their passion for each other. Though this is book three in this terrific series, this novel can easily be read as a standalone. Also features a fun cameo from a familiar character that regular readers of this author will really enjoy!
And the rest of my day has been filled with my two new editing clients.
Until now, when I’ve finally had a chance to sit my aching body down and write.
And after this?
Write the next book, of course.
Thanks so much for reading.
See you tomorrow for the JusJoJan wrap up post!
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This post of highs and lows is brought to you by Just Jot it January!
As I contemplated what I could write on the subject of Willow’s excellent prompt of the day, I decided to go to the dictionary to see what beyond the stars I could write.
And as I thought about it some more, I came to realize that I tend to write the same sort of characters in all my books. That is to say characters all of a sort that have deep issues. Issues of longing, of hardship, of loves lost.
Some of my characters deal with their issues with laughter—they tend to end up in my romantic comedies.
Some of my characters deal with their issues in a more angsty way, as in my paranormal series, “The Great Dagmaru,” and another dark romance that’s been gathering steam in my imagination.
But they’re all part of a constellation in my mind. They’re with me constantly … perhaps helping me sort out my own issues.
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This contemplative post is brought to you by Just Jot it January and Willow! Thanks so much again, Willow, for the great prompt. Please be sure to check out her blog.
Is that actually Linda? Like, writing a real post? On her blog?
And the answer is yes. ‘Tis me. The great and powerful LindOz.
Who we all know was never great nor powerful at all.
Ah, I’ve missed stream of consciousness writing. Can’t delete it now. It’s the rule.
So I’m resolving to do my best to participate in JusJoJan every day. My posts might all be stream of consciousness, for the simple reason that it means I don’t have to plan what I’m going to write.
Because planning what I’m going to write makes my brain ache these days. Since November 1st, I’ve written more than 90K words, and I don’t plan to slow down much.
Aside from my resolve to post this month, my resolve for the year is to publish at least three books, plus a weekly serial I’m writing under a secret pen name. 5K words on each of 52 weeks. I’ve written almost half of it, but I plan to write at least three quarters of it before I start publishing.
Is all this an actual resolution? Like, a new year’s resolution?
I suppose by definition it is.
But I’m almost superstitious about those. I don’t think I’ve ever actually followed through with one.
I decided when I woke up on the 14th of November, with only 7,334 words written so far, that I was going to finish NaNoWriMo. (National Novel Writing Month is a challenge to write 50,000 words in the month of November.) And I did it! 50,162! Go me!
Photo: Graph showing the proper steady growth to 50,000 words and my actual count that has lagged every single day until the finish line.
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Just a quick note to let you know the sale on Books 1 & 2 of The Great Dagmaru series ends tomorrow night.
When a young woman falls in love with a mysterious stage magician, their passion collides with a dark family secret… Spellbinding romance awaits in this award-winning modern Gothic tale!
Escape into the twists and turns of an extraordinary romance.
*18+ Contains explicit scenes.
GP
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series continuation!
Reviewed in the United States on 10 August 2018
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Author Linda G Hill has done it again. She has managed to entertain me, surprise me, shock me, amuse me, frustrate me and make me cry, all in one book. The twists and turns as she continues Herman’s and Stephen’s journey will make you gasp. This book is a true gothic intended for 18+ audiences. Ms Hill does not sugarcoat life’s up and downs. The sex scenes are smoking hot and all serve to move the story forward. Well done!
You can pick up The Magician’s Blood, Book 2 of the series for the special price of $2.99 (regular $3.99) at Amazon, Kobo, Apple, Nook, and Smashwords.
The Magician’s Soul is the final book in the series. I may come back to it one day if enough people ask for it to continue, but there are no immediate plans.
I’ve had a few wonderful reviews so far! Here are two:
Linda Fausnet
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweeping romance, excellent world-building and page-turning suspense
Reviewed in the United States on 23 February 2021
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If you have not read The Magician’s Curse, do yourself a favor and start binging all three books in this fascinating series. This series features the most dashing magician hero you can imagine, as well as a gripping tale filled with demons, intrigue, and a family curse that must be broken. This is a highly imaginative paranormal tale with truly engrossing world-building and page-turning suspense. Just when you think you know what will happen…you don’t. Stephen Dagmar is a truly unforgettable hero and the romance with his one true love, Herman (female, but with a male name ) is a sweeping love story for the ages. If you’re looking for a truly binge-able series – this one is it!
Patricia Winsett
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book!
Reviewed in the United States on 17 February 2021
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I could not put it down. The author weaves a tale of mystery, suspense, and a love story without missing a beat. It hits all the emotions. I would highly recommend it. Although it can stand on its on, be sure to read the first two books in series.
And don’t forget, you can download the Prequel novella, The Magician’s Sire, for free when you subscribe to my newsletter. It can be read any time, before you start the series, between books, or when you’ve finished them all. No spoilers. If you want to grab it and unsubscribe right away. No harm, no foul. Here‘s the link to subscribe. If you just want to know when I have a book coming out without the hassle of getting an email every other week, you can follow me on Bookbub here.
Thanks so much, and happy reading!
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