Making a Book Trailer
Oct
02, 2009 |Filed in:
UncategorizedAnd since I NEED something else to do (snorts), I will now make a book trailer. Anyone have LOTS of images of Chinese warriors kick-***ing each other? LOL
I do have a genius of a husband willing to help, but this may strain our marriage. ;D
Book Review: Wandering Warrior by Chen Da (Da Chen in the West)
Luka has five moles on each of his feet and this marks him as the “Holy Boy.” The future Emperor of China, he will be the man who will bring together the native Chinese and the hated Mongol invader. All Luka wants is enough food in his belly and the loyal fellowship of the brothers, Mahong and Mihong and his father-figure, Atami. But they are all captured and divided from Luka. He must escape his imprisonment and find a way to destroy the Mongol leader, Ghengi before he murders Atami. “Wandering Warrior” is as much a coming of age novel as action, adventure, or fantasy. There are elements of Chinese mythos woven throughout, which is fun. However, the author employed anachronistic language which jarred me at times. That said, I doubt a teenage boy will notice or care and that’s who the intended audience is. Despite the occasional “okay,” or maybe because of the Wuxia-style of comradery and attention to detail, I found this YA book hard to put down.
I give it 4 Pandas out of 5.
Chapter Two Is Available For Flogging
Sep
28, 2009 |Filed in:
UncategorizedCheck out Sandi Rog’s excellent website this week. She’s helping me clarify some concerns I have over chapter two and anyone is welcome to comment.
On a side note, it’s not the whole darn chapter! It’s five hundred words.
The Ruby-Slippered Sisterhood Blog
Sep
26, 2009 |Filed in:
UncategorizedSorry I’ve been absent for awhile! I’ve experienced writer-crisis cum husband-employment-no-cash-crisis this past month and it’s had me down. Still does, but I will try to get off my *** and communicate better anyhow. That said:
The “How I Finaled or How I Found My Voice” blog is excellent, but I recommend a visit to this site in any case, folks. The Ruby-Slippered Sisterhood is a group of women who found themselves nominated for awards by the Romance Writers of America awards system. These ladies had so much fun together, they’ve formed this blog. Guest blogger for this article was Jeannie Lin, author of Butterfly Swords and winner of last year’s Rita award. The blog has given me more reading material and much to think about.
Flogging Requested
Sep
21, 2009 |Filed in:
UncategorizedIf you’d like to flog my first sixteen lines, check ’em out at Ray Rhamey’s Flogging the Quill Blogspot. The link is in the title. He made some excellent suggestions. Back to the Umpteenth Final Draft after work!