Hi everyone and happy New Year!
As we look to another shiny new year and all the
possibilities it may bring, I thought I would re-examine my writing. What I want,
what I don’t want, and the themes and stories that I would like to explore over
the next twelve months.
I’ve decided to put aside a story for the time being. Not
because I don’t believe in it but because no matter which way I looked at it, I
couldn’t get it to flow. I’m hoping by putting a little distance between us, I’ll
be able to finish it at a later date.
Instead ,I’m revisiting an idea I half planned out last
year. It’s a fantasy (medieval fairytale) and at the moment I’ve manage to
match the word count of my previous story in four days. So yes, the story
appears to be flowing from my fingertips, which is always a good thing.
I have an ever growing list of stories to write above my
desk. This year (well, yesterday) I drew a red line under the first five. My
intention, although maybe a tad ambitious, is to get these stories written
within the coming year. They consist of two novellas and three short novels of
approximately 75,000 words (give or take).
Whether or not I’ll be able to accomplish this, I don’t
know. But I thought it would give me direction, something to aim for rather
than being slightly overwhelmed by the number of titles all up. There is also a
mixture of different time periods and fantasy/paranormal themes. I’m a fickled creature and find that I need a
change of world between each story. It seems to keep me interested, fresh and
inspired.
To other news -
Dancing on Air just received ‘a must read’ 4 star review
from BTS Reviews which has kind of made my morning. J It’s on pages 27-28.
http://www.joomag.com/magazine/bts-book-reviews-issue-18/0694700001388527151#.UsXus2PSdWI.facebook
I’m also adding a link to Romantic Historical Reviews.
There’s a lovely review of Dancing on Air.
I’m taking my medieval fairytale, Rain on a blog tour this
month. It begins on the 20th of January. I hope you will join me.
As always, thanks for stopping by. I hope that coming year
brings you love, laughter and much happiness.
Nicóle
xx
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