Tuesday, December 31, 2013

It's A New Year

Okay, technically speaking, not quite yet it isn't. In my time zone there's still about four and a half hours to go. Anyways, so it's almost a new year, but it is the end of an old one.
If the last year has taught me anything, it's to not have new year resolutions. And guess what? It has been working out just fine for me. No disappointing goals to look back on and regret, it's just a new year with no resolutions, pretty sweet if you ask me.

It's been almost a week since my last post, and I'm sorry for that considering I should try to upload daily. However, yay for me, I wrote 3,000 more words, so that's good. Granted, if I were sticking to the 2,000 words a day, I would have done 18,000 words, but it's been a busy week.

But again, small steps. Small steps into a new year. At any rate, hopes are I can finish this next book and get it out as soon as possible for you guys. Anyways, best of luck to me and to you (whoever you are) and a happy last day of this year, may it be epic, and may you get a good head start for a happy new year.
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Thursday, December 26, 2013

Have No Fear

Don't worry guys, I didn't give up. Sorry I haven't posted for a few days. It's the holidays and a crazy one at that. But since my last post I have written about another 3,000ish plus words, so at least that's good and I can't wait to get to my next chapter which is a bit of fun. In any case, hope to keep you updated in the next day or two!
Oh, and I hope you had a Merry Christmas! Or Hanuka. Whichever's your thing!!! :)

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Another Small Step

Okay, so I did it. I wrote another 1,000 ish words. I'm pretty proud. It worked out fairly well so I'm glad. And any readers should be glad too, because that's a 1000 words closer to the ending. Until next, have a good night everybody.

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Almost Panic Attack

Oh yeah, I was totally freaking out last night and today. I thought I lost my outline.I looked everywhere for this notebook, and five times at this desk downstairs, and I never found it!!! I was freaking out inside because I felt all good that I had my outline because that makes me motivated to write when I see what I had planned out exactly. So, yeah, almost panic attack.
Thankfully I found it. On that stupid desk where I looked five times. Go figure.
So best of luck to other people out there. Don't go over your head if something important goes missing. Just go look for it six times. :)

So Far So Good

It's been a day. And I kind of thought I wouldn't do it, but I did it. I wrote my 2,000 words for the day. I don't know if I'll always be able to do that, but I can defiantly manage at least a 1,000, but for now I feel accomplished. So yay me!!!

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

It's Done

Without further a due, it is done. I did it, it's out, my second book is out everybody!!! Ironically, I've had the thing done with over six months ago but I guess there's always a fear for any writer the book will never be good enough. Or that it didn't quite turn out the way I wanted it too.  If anyone wonders now, yes, there is a third and I've started it. I've barely written any of it, but I know the whole outline, it's sorted out, so at least that's a start.
To be honest, I'm just hoping this blogging thing keeps me steady. I've got a problem with rushing through things (like one time i wrote 9,000 words in one day) and then I won't get back to it again for like a week. So now maybe trying to blog every day of what I've done for my book will help keep me steady like water and not erratic like an avalanche.
But the point is I keep No Promises. I know myself a bit better now, I've already made this promise in the past and it obviously didn't take. So I'm being honest with any readers and to myself, I guarantee no promises but that I'll try.
There will be unperfect unsuccessful days where I might only write 50 words or no words at all, but the story will be alive, ticking away in my head, waiting to be written and read. I guess that's why despite my periods of absences (so sorry, the past year has been filled with many bumps not just for me but also my family), I just can't give writing up. Because even if I'm not writing out that standard 2,000 or so words a day onto paper or on microsoft word, the story line's still in my head begging to be released.
I just can't give writing up. I don't think I can ever stop giving it a shot. It's in my blood (Literally, I'm related to some very famous authors and even though I've never met them, this mere fact gives me motivation).
And some day, mark these words, I'm going to be out and about someday, and I'll see some random stranger reading my book.
And thus the journey begins.... Again. Or rather, I'm coming back from my break.
I'm going to try and be better this time. Get this book out sooner, stick with a designated writing plan so I stay on task and schedule.
Hoping myself best of luck and wishes anyways, I'm signing off for the night, because tomorrow (or technically today since it's three in the morning) is a new day. Because that third book (and many more)  is waiting for me.
And just maybe you're waiting for it too.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

To Be Honest

To be honest I have a lot to be honest for. For starters, I haven't left a post in about six weeks or so. Holy crap that is a long time now that I'm writing it out. The strange thing is it feels like it's only been two weeks, but I suppose that's why people say time flies. And to be honest, the only little thing left really before I send out my next book is to write my description for it. Ironic huh, writing the book is easy, writing the little description for it is hard. But it'll be out soon, I promise. And a shout out to my sister Eden for being so helpful in making the book cover. She's amazing!

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Days Away!!!

So, I'm accepting help and learning a lesson, I can't do everything (maybe I could do everything if I could freeze time and suddenly have time for it all but unfortunately I can't do that because I'm not Hero from the tv show Heroes. Miss that tv show so much by the way!).
So my sister Eden's going to help me with redesigning my book covers for both book one and now book two, and when she's ready, I'll be using those and I can't wait. I'm so excited, so yay!

Monday, August 26, 2013

SOON!!!!

SOON!!!! Really soon I'll come out with my next book, with labor day weekend coming and having some extra free time I hope I can do it in the next week or two! I just thought I'd let you all know that!!! :)

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

I'm Back From Outta Space!

Just kidding, I'm not really back from outer space, but I'm finally back to the cyberspace world. And since then I have learned some valuable lessons.
1: going without internet sucks
2: Demands and unexpected events in life make making posts a little difficult.
3: I've learned I can't post everyday, but even when it has been a while since the last post, I won't just give in to the guilt and not get back on because of a long absence. And so I'm back with renewed energy :)

So, I've been without internet for a couple of weeks, and on top of that there were a few week long life adventures that kept popping up which I really didn't fully expect. I feel the lingering guilt about my posting absences, but hey, I know I can't do it all all the time, and I just have to accept it, and take the little bits and pieces of work I can get done in a day and then call it a day.

And as of right now, I'm calling it a day, but with a few last words of wisdom: the only requirement of the day is to be happy. Start it happy, be in it happy, and end it happy.  So I'm ending this day happy knowing I've finally gotten back to this blog that I've always had stuck in the back of my mind thinking about. So good night everybody and happy dreams.  :)

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Daily Dealings 28

I know my last Daily Dealings I posted a couple of days ago, and I have been working on my book, I just never got around to making a post, so sorry for that :) I'm earnest to report that you should always Edit With A Vengeance!!! I decided to go through my book one last time and I'm glad I did as I do find a few little spelling errors here and there. I'm currently half way through the book once again and in a few days I should hopefully and seriously be done with it :)

Monday, June 17, 2013

Feeling like a Sloth

Yup, I'm pretty sure lots of people get this-procrastination. I'm not procrastinating, because I'm always doing something for my books, I just hate when that feeling comes around I feel like a sloth. So, it's not quite Writer's Block as it is Writer's Sloth as I'm putting it. But, you know, I'll trudge ahead and pull through and I'll update on how far I get. :)

Friday, June 14, 2013

So I'm Back

The camping was great, but now I'm finally back. So, I've got some work to finally get back to. To be honest, not doing anything has left me feeling quite anxious, which I really don't like, so now I"m very glad to get back to my work. I'll be sure to update my latest endeavors real soon. :)

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Daily Dealings 27

Sorry folks, I'm going to a camp thing for the next three days, so I won't have any way to even make a post because I can't  bring any electronics except for a camera and an alarm clock. :) However, all that I have left to do is convert the font of my book back to it's original version. Remember, I had to switch it to a very different to help me catch my mistakes, and hey, it really worked. :) So this last thing to fix my first book won't take me very long. :)  Yeah me, and have a nice day. :) :) :)

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Daily Dealings 26

Hey yalls! 303. That's where I'm at in reviewing the first book of mine again and I'm almost done with finishing it, so I thought I'd share a quick post about it. :)

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Daily Dealings 25

I edited myself sick today. :) Went over my first book once again for the past few days. Got to page 204, so about 130 more to go. That's what I've been doing the past few days, so sorry for the late update!
Also, my sister (who doesn't want to be mentioned as of yet) and I have been up for hours now in my room and it's after 2 a.m. already. Yeah, she's writing a book too and I'm digging it, it's pretty awesome I think. I like when we share ideas, it gets creativity spurring-we practically feed off of each other and we know it. :) As for that, I'm signing off.

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Daily Dealings 24

I think I forgot to post yesterday, whoops. Sometimes I'm like, did I do the post in the wee morning hours, or was that for the day's before post? But it's my bad. At least I'm posting now though. :) So, trying to fine tune my first book before the release of my second book I'm using some of my tips. Namely I'm using a different font and I must say it's really working and I'm enjoying it. I hope to just really dig through it over the next few days and get all the way through so I can get started on my third book!

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Daily Dealings 23

You can pretty much never edit enough. Enough said. I know I've looked over my second book but now I'm doing the same for my first book once again. I'm plenty sure my first book has it's mistakes and so before I put my second book out there I'm trying to correct the little things I can in my first book.
But my editing advice for today-a few tips and tricks I've learned:
*When editing, use a different font.
-Seriously. Seeing words you've written in one font then editing it in another makes a world of difference (something I discovered a little too late. Wish I had known to do that before I put my first book out there).
*When editing, speak out loud.
-You can have a lot of fun with this one. You don't have to talk out loud in the same voice you always use. You can have a little fun and do it in an accent. Now that really makes me pay attention to what I'm editing.
*Tip Three, when editing, print it out.
-When writing, I find I can type really fast and get my thoughts out all in one sweeping rush. When editing however, it's really helpful to go print out the words and with a pen look over and mark what needs fixing. You're much more likely to catch mistakes and also spruce up the existing work. :) All things said and all advice given, that's my preachin' for the day. :)   Peace yall. :)

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Daily Dealings 22

Dang, 22 days already? Time goes by quick. In any case, the book cover is getting worked on by my sis Eden and I'm actually going to a cover she sent me and replace for my first book, so I hope all things work out. :)

Monday, May 27, 2013

Daily Dealings 21

Backgrounds. No-I'm not talking about what's in the back of a picture, I'm talking about the background of people's lives in a story. Usually most of the material never gets touched, but if I don't have it, creating the imaginary world isn't nearly as fun. :)  So that's what I did today for this series I'm working on. It's kind of ridiculous because there are 12 important main people, but they don't all come in at the same time. So I'm going through everything about they're names, and their family members, and school, and jobs and any other background information that I can think of to make them more real. I like the fact I can take something imaginary and make it into a real story-one of my favorite things to do. :)  So that's my work for the day.

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Daily Dealings 20

I shut this computer off on the verge of falling to sleep when I realized I almost forgot to make my post! No worries though, I'm making it now obviously. :) So yeah, I went all the way through the book, just have to keep a cover now :)

Friday, May 24, 2013

Daily Dealings 19

It's nearing midnight and I haven't made this post for today so I decided I needed to jump on it. I'm actually editing right now and I'm nearing the end of my book with 25 pages left to go through. I'll be sure to finish tonight but technically not on this day because once midnight hits it's tomorrow like it always is. :) So yeah, I feel very excited. Got to get back to the work I love-story telling!

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Daily Dealings 18

Alright, alright, I'll be honest here. I didn't do the remainder of the book, but I did get to 250, so I did 25 pages today, in case anybody wants to know my work efforts for today. But very very very soon I'll be done! I can't wait. Next I suppose I need to get a new book cover quick!

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Daily Dealings 17

As day one of my official summer start, I did something crazy. I completely went through 100 pages. Yup. You heard, or rather, read, correctly. 100. That's put me at 225. Less then 100 left and I'm done! Halla! Heck, maybe I'll finish tomorrow! That would be pretty great. :) All hopes high!

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Daily Dealing 16

16. Reminds me of that awesome movie 16 Candles. I guess I'm thinking about candles right now because it's my sister's birthday and we don't have a lighter to light her cake. (This problem will be fixed shortly and she shall have her candles on fire pretty soon now). Anyways, today was the actual graduation of high school graduation, with the whole ceremony, cap, gown and crowds-the whole shebang. (My feet have blisters!)
I am so tired. Then I started freaking out because I almost forgot to do this blog and do something for my books. Well, then I realized, I have been working on my book all day practically-in my head. (I do this a lot, pretty much everywhere, sometimes I think about the characters, or new books, or funny scenarios, anything really). But today I had my notebook with me in the car and everywhere else and I was writing all sort of plot directions and characters in it. So I didn't get to any editing, but I got to the directional business of the following books in this series. :) And that's my work for the day. :)

Monday, May 20, 2013

Daily Dealings 15

So psyched yall! Got to page 125 in my editing, but even important I finally got my plot line to flow for my other one, so this is great yo! A lot of times, all the writing is the easy part, it's knowing what to write and how the order of all the events will happen that can be the hardest.
This is why I suggest to any writers yourself that to avoid having writer's block, know exactly how you want you book to play out and I guarantee the writing process will be much more enjoyable once you are sure and  once you know what you're going to write. My advice for today. :)

Daily Dealings 14

Someone said to me today, "Don't you wish that once you have an idea for a book that it's all done and written by morning?"
Heck yeah, I wish that. Unfortunately it doesn't get to work that way (unless the book is really short and I stay up the whole night), but that would be amazing. I suppose if I got a three wishes from a genie one of them would be that anytime I wanted a book done start to finish by the next day it would happen (the one of my other wishes would be to obviously wish for infinite wishes :)   ).
But like pretty much everything, it's all done in increments. You don't have a body without the organs that aren't without the cells. You don't get the athletic body you wish for, you get the body you work for. You can't have the book without the pages, you can't have the pages without those paragraphs and you can't have those paragraphs without the sentences made up by the words.  You don't get the book you wish for, you get the book you work for.
That's one of my thoughts anyways, and for today I again was working on an outline. :)

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Daily Dealings 13

Oh, 13! Everybody says it's unlucky, but I disagree (and besides, when others hear unlucky, all I hear is the lucky part :)  .) So today I didn't so much work on the editing as I did on the outlining of the next book, because I won't usually write unless I know what I'm going to write. :) That's what I have to report on for my work today anyways. :)

Friday, May 17, 2013

Daily Dealings 12

So, today I went and saw Star Trek, which was so amazing by the way. I will not however reveal any spoilers, but I will say because I went to see the movie I didn't have as much time to work on my book. (oh well because that movie was worth it :)  )  In any case, I did however complete five more pages.
P.S. I'm thinking of giving my posts the title of Daily Dealings just because it has more of it a ring to it  instead. :)

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Daily Success 11!!!

Tomorrow I finish high school and today I got to page 105! I did some writing today too though. I guess I feel super excited because, again, as I just mentioned, I finish high school tomorrow. I'm so psyched. And because of summer coming up, I kind of want to do some insane writing this summer. I don't know my exact goals yet, but I'll let yall know once I do. :)

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Daily Success 10

Hey, what do you know, it's the tenth day and I got to my 100 goal. Yay! Also, spent a really funny day with my sisters. Oh, we came up with some of the best lines for this girl character in another series I'm working on, thought I would die of laughter! Happy Days. :)

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Daily Success 9

Okay okay, so I didn't get to page one hundred, today was a distracting day. But there is always tomorrow, and my goal is to get to page one hundred which I will so totally do. I kind of can't wait because then I'm a third of the way through (there's over 300 hundred pages in this one) and plus one of the drama filled parts is in the following chapters I'm looking over tomorrow, so I can't wait.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Daily Success Eight

I did it! I did it! Boo-yah! I did it! I edited to page 75 now I'll give myself a high five! Hmmm...this makes me want to try and get to page 100 tomorrow. Hopefully I succeed!
Current note, in the second book, a Halloween party comes up (get the pun with the Boo-yah at the beginning there now?)  and expect some drama to go down (once I come out with the book, and readers get to this Halloween part, I hope they enjoy this second pun about how the drama will go "down").
I've been thinking about changing one of what the characters dresses up as. I'm currently stuck between a Pop Hippy or a Porcelain Doll. If anyone wants to give me their thoughts I'll be happy to hear. Maybe by hearing other thoughts I'll decide if that really is the direction I was originally heading in. Or maybe I'll put it to vote. Whichever costume gets the most votes (leave your say by leaving a comment) I'll decide to use that one, because honestly, I can go either way here no problem.
The other thing is that I've already written which costume the character dresses up in, although I won't say which, but I''m really thinking about a rewrite. So be sure to leave your opinions in the comments and I'll try and tally up the votes. :)

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Daily Success 7

I'm at page fifty now. Somehow that number feels very complete to me. It's kind of putting me into the mood to jump ahead and do 25 pages tomorrow so I'll get to page 75, another number that feels complete to me, and you know what? I think I will.  :)

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Daily Success Six

I know it's day six, but ironically I've successfully completed six more pages today. I'm not exactly spending a lot of time on this, but I know this will add up over time. Today however I've also been brainstorming about these characters in another series I'm going to write. Someday I'll reveal more about that. :) Until then, cheers :) 

Friday, May 10, 2013

Daily Success 5

Wow, a whole five days I've stuck to this. That's a record for me. :) But then again, everyday will be a record really. I've finally edited up to page thirty six, which is where I left off before I had to restart, so now it's all good and that's my report for the day.
I've also realized something. If I keep this Daily Success thing up everyday for years, what number of days will I be at in ten years from now? A lot :)

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Daily Success 4

So I didn't edit nearly as many pages as I wanted to. Tonight was a busy night (senior awards night at my high school), but I did finish four more pages. I guess my mind's been a bit off my work today. I didn't get my name called for the awards I was supposed to get because my name didn't get onto the list somehow. Basically I was forgotten about until I went up to my school counselor and explained I wasn't called. It got sorted out and I finally did get called and had a spot light of my own you could say at the end which made up for it. Turns out I wasn't the only one, a girl I know also didn't get her name called for one of the awards too. And so yes, that's my story of the day :) So, here's the lesson. If something doesn't go your way, do something about it! Get it fixed! :)

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Daily Success Three

Alright, alright. So I've started to reedit again. I got up to page 22 a lot more quickly this time because I just went through it yesterday so it was easy. I'm feeling like I need to take a break, but I think that tomorrow I'll surpass page thirty five which will be good, and that's a success! :)

I just got screwed over!

Seriously guys, I just got screwed over. I had gone over and done 35 pages of editing for my second book, last night at like two in the morning right? And well, I like to save everything onto these Flash drives of mine because I'm constantly switching computers to write. Well, I go plug in my flash drive, and low and behold, it won't open for me and it says there is an error. This same thing happens on my other two backups too! So crap, I thought I lost it all because I couldn't open anything. Thankfully though, just last night I did save everything onto my computer so at least I can pull up on that. Unfortunately though, all the little changes and rewrites for those 35 pages were on the flash drive and I hadn't saved that most updated one onto the computer. So I've got to start again.
I guess it could have been much worse. I'm glad I didn't get through like, 200 pages and have this happen. Next time I'll be wise and learn from this mistake!

Daily Success 2

I am happy to report I've stuck to my plan for two days now. I know, only two days, I shouldn't get too ahead of myself, but it's progress. I looked over my book 2 and now I'm at page 35. I'm actually writing this post at 2 a.m. in the morning, but this is meant for yesterdays, not today, so some other time today I'll edit some more and post again. Until then, I should probably go to bed. :) After all, a lot of my crazy story ideas come from my dreams.
Also, I think I might also start doing a word of the week sort of thing. It'll probably end up benefiting me more as a writer then anyone reading this blog, but I can't wait to see what words I dig up. Maybe if I get a ton of words it'll turn into a daily thing as well. Until then, have a nice day. :)

Monday, May 6, 2013

Daily Success 1

I am happy to report today was a success (to a degree anyways). I completed looking over fifteen pages of book two, which is pretty awesome for me, because progress is still progress none the less, so go me. :) Tomorrow I hope to do even more.

Sunday, May 5, 2013

I've been in a bit of a slump lately. It's defiantly put me off making any posts or let alone getting around to my next book. But I've decided  No More. I'm making a consecutive decision to get over my slump and just proceed forward. Every day that slips away isn't one that I can ever get back. So, some new goals. I'm going to try and post everyday about how my writing is coming, like how much word count I've gotten done for the day, or editing, or thought process, or if there's something in real life that ironically has something to do with my books, I'll give it a mention.
Also, something to note. I'm looking over my second book today since I've finished it already. I think I'll release it soon because why just let it sit around? Last thing I guess I should admit. My books aren't perfect. They're something I like to do and I try to do my best to make them good and perfect, but there will be mistakes. I don't have an editor (and I can't afford one either) but I like my stories and again I will try my best to make them an enjoyable read for others. I've got so many ideas for books I can't just not write them because I know there will be a few mistakes here and there, so for a 2.99 priced book I think it's a pretty good deal. And anyways, I've got to get back to looking over my book....have a nice day.... :)

Friday, March 22, 2013

A Thanks to the Bloggers

So I've been looking up bloggers to help spread the word. I would just like to thank them for helping. I know I've just started, and there will always be a ways to go because I don't know if I'll ever give up writing, but I have to thank the bloggers. Thanks for any help you have given me so far or for taking any interest. So a special thanks to Amber, Alison, Vanessa, Zoe, Larissa, Rachel, Carole, Terra, Lisa, and Becky. I hope to add more to this list eventually :) But thank you all of you.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Freebie Days!!!

On the following days my book, The Hidden Messages, is up for free download in the amazon kindle book store: March 17, March 24, April 7, and April 21st.
Go forth and spread the news! Please, DO SHARE!!! And remember, you don't have to have a kindle. There's an app for everything, and there's a kindle app. So now you can read on such devices where you can have a kindle app. :) :) :)
And also on a kind note, write a review for my book, even if it be one sentence. The feedback is appreciated. :) :) :)
Sincerely Madeline, your writer.

Saturday, March 2, 2013

I've Made A Change


I've Made A Change:

I've instead now listed my book for 2.99 on the amazon kindle store. It's also now 99,414 words long. If you liked my book, tell others about it. I would kind of like feedback and thoughts. Anyways, I've made some changes about the description of my book. I like the way this one sounds better and this is now what I have in my description on the amazon kindle store. "Harley Ray Rider is a fifteen year old girl living in San Francisco, California. For the most part her life's been pretty ordinary; expect for the numerous near encounters she's had with death. After a third incident lands her once more in the "In-between" she once again sees her (deceased) best friend and learns surprising news. She'll get the choice to return, but with that also comes the price of a duty only she'll be able to do with new found "gifts." Harley jumps at the chance to come back. Quickly however, she discovers how highly unprepared she is for the task that is up to her. Running away from home and hitting the streets of Los Angeles she'll go all the way to catch the bad guy. But what happens when the bad guy catches her?
The Hidden Messages is a paranormal murder mystery that will have you reading late into the night until your eyes are heavy and the last page is turned. It is the first book in the suspenseful Harley Ray Rider Series."
I kind of don't know what I was thinking for my old description because it didn't explain the book quite as well. I hope this one is better anyways. :)

Thursday, February 7, 2013

I Need You!


2/7/2013
Hello there, I need you! If you've read my book, write a review! Do it on amazon, or Good Reads, twit about it, Facebook it! Do everything! Oh, and if you got a question, or want to leave a comment, go ahead. It makes my day! :) :) :) Also, did you check out my art page?

Friday, February 1, 2013

Interesting Hibbert History

Hey, so I thought I'd share this. When I finally said that my book was ready, well my Dad told his Dad and so my Granddad told us something pretty interesting we learned. Turns out, pretty cool fact, my great grandmother was a really famous writer from the past. Her name was Eleanor Hibbert and she was British. Which is pretty cool because she must have had a British accent then and I love hearing the sound of British accents! She wrote over a hundred books and sold more then 100 million books! Wow, I'm going to have to really step it up to break that record. :) :) :) Anyways, apparently she used many pen names too, and my grandfather told my Dad who told me that one of them was Victoria Holt. Well, I looked went on a Google search and turns out she also went under the names Eleanor Buford, Elbur Ford, Katheen Kellow, Anne Percival, and Ellalice Tate. I don't know why she choose pen names, but I thought about doing it for my first book too almost. But nah...I'm just using my real name because that's the real me. I was going to use I. Adorya Boks as my pen name. It was a joke because on the show Seinfield there's an actor on there who real last name was Costanza, but in real life he apparently always purposely pronounced it "Can't stand you." Ha ha ha, pretty clever. So the joke between Dad and me was that my pen name would be I. Adorya Boks, as in I adore you books, because I like to read a lot. Well, now I'm writing a lot so there's less reading time, but it's all good because I enjoy it. I've got so many ideas and I can't wait to get them out.
Also, another ironic past history thing. Turn out I am also related to Sir Christopher Hibbert. A "Sir" because he's did history books for the Queen or something, and it' just also fantastically awesome because he too was a famous writer and he wrote about all these historical type books. And I also believe it was "Sir" because he knighted by the Queen or something too, which is really cool, because that means I'm related to a Knight. He did a lot of his work in the 1900's too just like Eleanor Hibbert. So, true, I haven't read any of either of Eleanor Hibbert's work or Sir Christopher Hibbert's work, but I think it's pretty amazing to find out there are writer's in my family line. It's like in my blood! Maybe even I'll get famous someday too! Until then, I'll just keep story telling away!

     

Sunday, January 27, 2013

It's Out!

So, I released my book on amazon kindle and it's finally out there! It's a pretty long book, exactly 99,399 words. It's pretty much as long as the Hungar Games book to try and put the perspective in your head. But, if you know about my book it's not anything like the Hunger Games. My description of my book on kindle goes as follows: "Harley Ray Rider is no ordinary girl. She has had several near-death experiences such as the tragic car accident in which she and her best friend both died. But in the Post-Mortal Spirit World, Harley is told by her best friend that her time on Earth is not yet completed, but that she will be given special “gifts” to help Good triumph over Evil. Bigger plans are in store for her in the intricate network of life, how much so, she won't even realize until far down the road. Harley Ray Rider is a nice girl, but is she tough enough to handle the Evil that exists? The thrilling novel, "The Hidden Messages" is an adventure full of mystery and suspense. Read this book and experience the adventure with Harley that will leave you wondering till the last page is turned." So, this book is my first one and the idea came to me a while ago so I just rode with it. I have all these ideas to follow this book I'll get out as soon as possible. But, I would like to know what people think of the book! So please, if you find you liked a certain part, or if you liked the whole book, write a review! I want to know what you think! And of course, if you want more let me know because I'll post! Leave comments!