I know it is late in the day, but it is still Sunday so I’m
not technically late. Last night we went to a friend’s birthday party and
watched as her partner got down on one knee, proposed, and then put a ring on
her hand. It was so very sweet. Anyway, I’m
here with the check-in and a few other bits and pieces. Sooooo, on with the
show.
Goals.
One: Write something
at least five times or more each week.
I’m good here.
Two: Write a minimum
of 2500 on my WIP words each week.
I beat that this week and actually feel like I’m catching up
a bit. Yeaaa me!
Three: Publish at
least six new novels in 2012.
Still basking in the glow of the last one, but have started
working on the cover for the Tigress story. Actually, the truth is, Justin has
started work on the cover, I’m cheering him on. J
Four: Read and review
six or more first novels by new authors. (I don’t give bad reviews, so don’t
panic, I’m friendly, honest. J
I finally got the review done for Stone Relics by Katy
Walters. Check it out.
Five: do more to be
supportive of new and struggling writers.
Something very strange happened here and I would love a bit
of feedback on this one. I located and bought five novels from five different
writers. I looked for folks with their first novel up or only a few. Two of the
five were free, but I paid for the others. No problems here.
This is where it got a bit strange. I contacted the authors,
told them I had their book, promised to Tweet, blog, and review each book as
soon as I managed to read it. I also let them know I had followed them on
twitter. I have had two responses so far. Two polite, thanks I hope you enjoy,
responses, but, and here’s the kicker, neither followed me back on Twitter or
has followed my blog.
I’m feeling a bit strange about this. I would have thought a
follow on Twitter would not be too much to expect? Every other author I have
contacted in this way has done so.
Anyway, it has put me off a bit.
Six: Publish a small
collection of erotic short stories. Hey, I’ve been around for over sixty years,
and this one is on my bucket list. I will make it happen in 2012.
Working, but the research is demanding. :)
Ok, that’s about it for today folks. How is it going for
you? Did you hit your targets? Let me know how it went for you.
My book about Vampires will soon be ready for publication.
The first draft of the first chapter is here. http://www.prudencemacleod.com/p/immortal-tigress.html Check it out.
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