A Handy Flowchart created by Chuck Wendig that sums it up.
Don’t Let Fear Stop You
I got my first 5 star review for my book, Moment of Truth, and I am pumped! And even though I’m still nervous about this publishing thing, this is confirmation from the universe that no one should ever let fear stop them.
I have followed Luvvie Ajayi’s blog for several years. (If you haven’t, you should definitely check her out.) She started with a blog doing Scandal recaps, to publishing a book and now she is doing TED talks. I feel like I watched my first cousin come up.
Anyway, I watched her TED talk and it reminded me of the Marianne Williamson quote, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.”
I’m trying to walk in the light. Check out Luvvie’s TED talk below:
Publishing Day – 11/28/2017
Today is the day. Pub day. It’s surreal to say it out loud. I’m going to walk around with a case of the nerves all day but I took the first leap. Might as well keep on walking.
For everyone that pre-ordered a copy of my debut novel, Moment of Truth, a big “Thank You”. You are appreciated. Your copies should download today.
If you were waiting to get your copy, here is the link again. Moment of Truth
First chapter below:
MOMENT OF TRUTH - Sample Chapter
I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the story. Please feel free to leave a review. Thanks.
Taking the Leap
I did it.
I can finally say, I did it.
My dream is playing out before my eyes. I have a published book. Look at it. Isn’t it beautiful?
After many aborted starts, taking classes, seeking knowledge, soaking up advice, and overcoming obstacles (mental and monetary), I put it out there. Continue reading “Taking the Leap”
Writing Thoughts
…. because if you write with someone looking over your shoulder, you’ll never write.
Kali Wallace: Five Things I Learned Writing The Memory Trees « terribleminds: chuck wendig
Sorrow Lovegood’s life has been shaped by the stories of the women who came before her: brave, resilient ancestors who settled long ago on an unusual apple orchard in Vermont. The land has been pas…
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Story Soundtrack – Lie to Me
Recent addition of story soundtrack. This is where I take a song and write a story about what’s really going on.
Song: “Lie to Me” by Ne-Yo
I pretend I don’t hear Anthony and concentrate on chewing my smothered pork chops. I look forward to my monthly lunches with my brother and Mabel’s Soul Food Shack does not disappoint. The place is a shack, old and outdated with hard plastic seats, rickety tables with mismatched chairs and any cracks repaired with duct tape. But the eleven tables are packed as usual.
I wipe sweat from my brow and loosen my tie. The lone ceiling fan is losing the battle between the heat from the kitchen and the bodies packed into a small space. I slice another piece of pork chop and savor the tender meat. Then I attack the macaroni and cheese. Mabel’s macaroni is a blend of three cheeses swimming in butter. I scoop up a forkful and chance a glance at my brother.
“You know, Robin is cheating on you, right?” he repeats. Tony continues adding sugar to his sweet tea as if he wasn’t ruining my life.
I put the fork down. The butter beans will have to wait. “What are you talking about?”
Tony finishes stirring his drink. “You know, bro .” He gulps half of the tea before he comes up for air.
“Tell me what I know.” Continue reading “Story Soundtrack – Lie to Me”
A Newbie’s Guide to Publishing
MLK Day 2015
Happy MLK Day! Let’s try to make a difference.
The ‘Empire’ Soundtrack Is Available On Spotify
I enjoyed this new show. What about you?