Crazy Week

Hi folks,

It has been a crazy week here on the island of stone and roses. I started off with a bang, getting lots of writing done, but that didn’t last. You know the old saying; life is what happens while you make other plans. Welcome to my world.

First, we’re down to one ferry boat so getting on and off island is a bit of a challenge, time wise.

Something New and Fun

       

Hey there, folks, it’s Spring time again, the grass is turning green and new growth is appearing everywhere. So, in that vein, I guess it is time for something new from the desk of Prudence MacLeod too.

Sunday Check-in

It’s been a good week and I’m pretty pleased with the progress. Before I move on to the goals, let me remind you a free copy of The First Key can be had from Smashwords in any e-reader format you desire. Just use this coupon code:  UZ27H

On to the goals:

1.      Blog twice each week over and above my ROW80 check-ins

I believe I did manage it, but if not I will get in two next time.

2.      Continue to read and comment on the blogs of my fellow writers

I’m doing well here. Happy with this one.

3.      Write at least 2K words on a WIP each week

Here’s where I’ve been focused this week. I’ve got over 3K words done and am pleased with the way it is going.  I am especially happy with this as we have had some beautiful Spring days and staying at the computer has been a challenge.

4.      I set out to publish six novels this year. I managed three last round, and two more between rounds, so that leaves me with one more novel to publish. I will see if I can get it out this round.

I have two manuscripts ready for the editor, so I’m right on track here.

5.      Read and review two or more first novels by new writers this round

OK, I didn’t get a lot of reading time in, but I am buying a book today and will start it this evening. No more stalling. I have asked if you folks have a book you want me to read, I can’t believe all you guys are so shy. Wow.

6.      Publish two or more short works (between five and twenty five thousand words

The First Key is up and ready, remember to use the coupon.  The second is in the works.

I also made an author page on Facebook where you can keep track of my progress. Here’s the URL http://www.facebook.com/Prudence.MacLeod.author  Please drop by, check it out, and remember to hit the LIKE button before you leave. Thanks.

Well, that’s it for me folks, how are you all doing with your targets? Are you doing more gardening than writing? Come on now, ‘fess up.

ROW80 Sign-up

Hi folks, it’s time to declare for the next ROW80 round. I had planned a lot for this, but Life seems to be slowing my down a bit. Ah well, it’s a sure sign of Spring. Over all I was pretty successful with the goals I set for myself last time. Perhaps now is the time to pull back, just a teensy bit.

Ok, here are the goals for ROW80, Round 2.

1.      Blog twice each week over and above my ROW80 check-ins

2.      Continue to read and comment on the blogs of my fellow writers

3.      Write at least 2K words on a WIP each week

4.      I set out to publish six novels this year. I managed three last round, and two more between rounds, so that leaves me with one more novel to publish. I will see if I can get it out this round.

5.      Read and review two or more first novels by new writers this round

6.      Publish two or more short works (between five and twenty five thousand words)

Well, there they are, another six goals for this round. Should be easy, right?

Ah, we writers have such a hard life.

Drop by and say Hi, I'd love to hear from you all. :)

Final Row80 Check-in

Hi folks, this is it, the final check-in for this round of ROW80. It has been a lot of fun and it has helped to keep me on track when life got bizarre and interesting. Will I do it again? Absolutely, where do I sign up?

How did I do over all? Better than I expected to do, some things got a bit derailed, but all in all I am pleased.

Breathe

I’m calling this post breathe, because I need to remind myself to take the time to do just that. Seriously. This past two weeks have been busy and then some. This is week started out brilliant as I launched my new Vampire book, the Immortal Tigress. This is a different take on the beginnings of the legend. I published the novel on Smashwords then set about promoting and publicizing it. It was much later in the day I learned that Smashwords was down.

ROW80 Check-in #13

It’s check-in time again. Where does the week go? Anyway, it’s been a week of ups and down, but I’ll get to that in a minute. First, the goals:

ROW80 Check-in #11

Ever heard that old saw, “Life is what happens while you make other plans.” That pretty much says it all for me over the past number of days. Not a lot has gone according to plan. Anyway, whining won’t help, work will, so here the report for the past few days.

One: Write something at least five times or more each week.

Ok, I did do that, but not where I wanted to.

Two: Write a minimum of 2500 on my WIP words each week.

Realizing where things were going for me, I kissed my lovely WIP on the cheek and put her to bed for a few days. I had a lot of other things that needed attention. Girl’s gotta focus, right? I’ve added several pages to my blog, including an about me page. Check them out, say hello!

Three: Publish at least six new novels in 2012.

Ok, we have some action here. Book #4 of the St. John’s series went up on Smashwords Sunday morning.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/129744

I really need to thank the very talented Justin for another great cover. Even with all he has had to deal with over the past few weeks, he still managed to get my cover done. J, I’d be lost without you.

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. 

http://www.prudencemacleod.com/2012/02/book-review-stone-relics.html

Five: do more to be supportive of new and struggling writers.

I’m trying to find two Y/A Supernatural writers to team up with for a promotional site. I’m looking for folks with two or three novels published. Self pub is fine. Interested? E-mail me.

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. Working. Working. Pant. Pant. Pant.

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.