I just don't think I'll ever make it through Return. I'm on page 191 out of 387, have to re-write a whole scene because it'll be better from someone else's viewpoint and I'm missing the motivation. I think it's because -- Release was so different and novel -- vampires out for a Greater Cause during WWII.
Return is far more personal. Miranda's getting married. Yes it's set during 9/11, and that does affect her wedding, but I'm not sure people will like it as much as they liked vampires who kill Nazis. (Who doesn't like vampires who kill Nazis?!). Wedding Woes vs. Vampires Who Kill Nazis.
Oh, okay, it's not quite that, and it's certainly not the angst of Twilight. Nor are there any half-breed children that erupt from Miranda a la Aliens. There are dark moments, and the infamous Anack Algothru finally makes an appearance. How bad is Anack? Well, half the victims attributed to the bubonic plague were actually probably his. What?! He's a vampire, and certainly no sparkly one!
Speaking of anti-Twilight, my good Aussie friend Gabriel has taken up blogging again -- yay!! He's here, at House of Basarab. It looks classy and dark and scary, so stop on by!
Also, since it's Writer's Wednesday, I need to feature my two good friends and fellow writers, Marissa and C.J. Ellisson. Marissa recently re-vamped her blog because her old format wasn't allowing for all the works she's got published (ahem -- mwror, yes, sorry, I couldn't help but bring the claws out because I'm a bit jealous that she's been so successful!). It's now called, Ramblings of an Unkempt Mind and it looks fantabulous, seriously! Marissa, you know I love you!!!
And C.J. Ellisson, who had a rough year last year to say the least, is turning the tide of Karma and doing something new each Friday -- PIFF. Pay It Forward Friday. I've known CJ for over a year now, and she's been very selfless and helpful to my own career, so I really want to encourage you guys to stop by for PIFF this Friday. What's it about? Read all about it right here!
That's all for today, folks -- edits are calling. Yes, I will finish Return, it will be as good as Release -- different, but good, and then it's on to writing Redeem (the final in the Miranda trilogy!!).
Thanks for the plug Nicole ^V^
ReplyDeleteDon't have any fears about RETURN, just make sure to write a book YOU would love to read (The #1 Golden Rule of writing!) no need to do it for anybody else, and just like RELEASE I'm sure it will be enjoyed and loved!
Look forward to reading it!
You can do it! Having two books that are very different can work in a good way. No one likes to read something they feel has been done before. Have faith in yourself.
ReplyDeleteBut edits are always a painful process. Just do it one page at a time and you will get there in the end.
Oh and thanks for the plug!
Thanks Gang -- knocked out that chapter last night and it rocks now!! Motivation is key!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout out, chiquita -- and I second the first commenters on here! You can do it!!
ReplyDeleteWah-pesh! Get out that editing whip ;-)
I'm sure you'll get past this little hurdle - your mind is so creative!
ReplyDeleteglad your motivation is back on track, I always find it hard to get into writing after a long break. So I'm procrastinating on blogs instead! LOL What I get for taking three weeks holiday hehe
ReplyDeleteBut I'm really looking forward to reading Return, so hope you nail it soon hun xx good luck! Am sure it will be fab