Would you look at that! I've finished a day early. I did cut back down to 50k as the goal since things got kind of hectic around here, but I still beat my goal with a word count of 50,311.
However, my novel isn't anywhere near finished yet. I still have yet to write an extremely major part of the novel. If I can guess correctly, that might add another 15k or so under the belt. I have to say things went really well for me this year! There were many bumps and blocks in the road, but I managed to move past them on my way to the finish line. I'm still cringing a little at some of the slightly cheesy stuff I threw in there, but that's all right. I won, that's all that matters. I can contend with the rest later. I'll make that my New Year's resolution like I did this year. Another resolution would be to ask a bunch of people to help me edit and/or review this novel instead of me doing it all by myself. I've learned my lesson.
So, how is NaNoWriMo going for you? Whether you're extremely behind, just wrapping it up, or you've already won, I wish you the best! It's a huge challenge and a mad scramble when you happen to be behind, but no worries. You can do it. Even if you don't win, you're no loser. You made the effort, and you're sure to have an even better strategy next year! I can help you with that, too. All you need to do is ask.
Word of the Day
Hornswoggle:
Get the better of (someone) by cheating or deception.
Weird word.
Peace!
Wolf
(P.S. Wondering about The Dawnwolf Second Edition? It's on the way. I've been waiting on a reviewer for a while, but once she's done, I'll finish the corrections and send it out. At the very latest, it should be out by the New Year!)
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Thursday, November 22, 2012
30 Covers 30 Days - Winner of Day 20
Me again. Two posts in the same day. Well technically this should have been posted 2 days ago, and technically it's day 22 of 30 Covers 30 Days, but I didn't know I had won the cover until today, when a fellow NaNoer PMed me congratulating me.
Thank you, fellow NaNoer!I wouldn't have wanted to be the last to know!
By the way, for those of you who don't know, 30 Covers 30 Days is an event that runs through the NaNoWriMo challenge. 30 lucky Wrimos are picked to have their novel covers created by a professional. Each day, the winner is picked and the cover is posted. I won day 20! Out of millions of users out there, I was one of 30 who got picked. Wow, what an honor, really!
Here's the link to the one that was created for me: http://blog.lettersandlight.org/post/36147317396/30-covers-30-days-2012-day-20
The picture of Jesus is a lovely, traditional looking painting (not at all fitting to my time period), yet kind of blurry, and the border and cover font look like they were done on Microsoft Paint.
Okay...but let me get this straight. I'm not gonna say I don't appreciate that someone actually considered my novel, and many actually loved my synopsis (which as you'll see is slightly outdated because I've since altered the story, that's my bad!), it's just that even though I could very well create a cover myself, I was hoping to see someone do better than I could.
This cover might be just fine if you were reading about Catholic history, perhaps, but if you've been following me long enough, you probably know that my novel is not about that. If you read all the comments on the post I just linked to, that will sum up the gist of it; Axle is not Christ, but a follower of Christ. Christ is the heart of the novel, but not in an up-in-your-face kind of way like the cover suggests.
When you read the synopsis, you see there's a group of young rockstars in a modern world living the dream. Then you add the bassist in, who unexpectedly changes all of their lives. That's FireHeart, summed up in a rather un-profound way, but still. This cover hardly reflects that.
To put it very simply, I just don't think this would attract many people in the bookstore. I would also move on to the next book if I saw this, and I probably wouldn't even bother to look at the back.
I know, the designer and I didn't actually meet face-to-face to create this cover, but I'm a little startled at the lack of imagination here. I'm not saying Jennifer Morla has a lacking imagination though--she probably has a reason for this. Maybe she did like it, but if not, I'd imagine maybe her schedule was too cramped, maybe she was out of time, or perhaps she wasn't really familiar with this idea and wasn't 100% sure what to do with it. I'm little puzzled, but I suppose this is just how the world works sometimes. I really do appreciate that I got picked. I'm not complaining here. Believe me, I'm actually quite ecstatic! This is better than not getting picked at all. I'm happy I took this opportunity, and thankful that someone took the time to do this, whether they wanted to or not. I do hope I don't sound overly critical, I just felt like I needed to get my point across.
With that, I'm out! Thanks for your support, by the way--that's another thing I'm thankful for on this day!
Wolf
Thank you, fellow NaNoer!I wouldn't have wanted to be the last to know!
By the way, for those of you who don't know, 30 Covers 30 Days is an event that runs through the NaNoWriMo challenge. 30 lucky Wrimos are picked to have their novel covers created by a professional. Each day, the winner is picked and the cover is posted. I won day 20! Out of millions of users out there, I was one of 30 who got picked. Wow, what an honor, really!
Here's the link to the one that was created for me: http://blog.lettersandlight.org/post/36147317396/30-covers-30-days-2012-day-20
The picture of Jesus is a lovely, traditional looking painting (not at all fitting to my time period), yet kind of blurry, and the border and cover font look like they were done on Microsoft Paint.
Okay...but let me get this straight. I'm not gonna say I don't appreciate that someone actually considered my novel, and many actually loved my synopsis (which as you'll see is slightly outdated because I've since altered the story, that's my bad!), it's just that even though I could very well create a cover myself, I was hoping to see someone do better than I could.
This cover might be just fine if you were reading about Catholic history, perhaps, but if you've been following me long enough, you probably know that my novel is not about that. If you read all the comments on the post I just linked to, that will sum up the gist of it; Axle is not Christ, but a follower of Christ. Christ is the heart of the novel, but not in an up-in-your-face kind of way like the cover suggests.
When you read the synopsis, you see there's a group of young rockstars in a modern world living the dream. Then you add the bassist in, who unexpectedly changes all of their lives. That's FireHeart, summed up in a rather un-profound way, but still. This cover hardly reflects that.
To put it very simply, I just don't think this would attract many people in the bookstore. I would also move on to the next book if I saw this, and I probably wouldn't even bother to look at the back.
I know, the designer and I didn't actually meet face-to-face to create this cover, but I'm a little startled at the lack of imagination here. I'm not saying Jennifer Morla has a lacking imagination though--she probably has a reason for this. Maybe she did like it, but if not, I'd imagine maybe her schedule was too cramped, maybe she was out of time, or perhaps she wasn't really familiar with this idea and wasn't 100% sure what to do with it. I'm little puzzled, but I suppose this is just how the world works sometimes. I really do appreciate that I got picked. I'm not complaining here. Believe me, I'm actually quite ecstatic! This is better than not getting picked at all. I'm happy I took this opportunity, and thankful that someone took the time to do this, whether they wanted to or not. I do hope I don't sound overly critical, I just felt like I needed to get my point across.
With that, I'm out! Thanks for your support, by the way--that's another thing I'm thankful for on this day!
Wolf
Happy Thanksgiving!
If you ran out of Halloween candy, good luck with making the pumpkin pie last longer. I have a family to keep me in line...cough...I mean share it with.
I have loads of things to be thankful for today, and even every other day. Too many things to list, but from the writer's perspective, I'd say I'm most thankful for...um, pumpkin pie. Sorry, that's all I can seem to think about today!
Happy Thanksgiving, NaNoers! If its the 22nd, that means we only have a little over a week left of the challenge! I need to get 24-23k done. But it's entirely possible. I'm at 36,729 at this very moment. I'm supposed to hit 38,936 today.Yes...I'm the writer who almost never sleeps. Figuratively speaking.
So guess what! I've made some major changes to my novel. Axle is now the bassist, since he claims to know how to play bass guitar as well. He does the job well, but as Sonja says, "the fact that he's also a background vocalist and my assistant songwriter makes him less disposable than most bassists." Ouch.
He's still skilled at guitar, but I remembered Sonja needed a bassist more than a third guitarist, since she plays guitar herself for some songs. Alongside that, some of their ages have changed, but not much.
You probably already peeked ahead, but I whipped up the cover image for my novel just the other day. Have another look!
I have loads of things to be thankful for today, and even every other day. Too many things to list, but from the writer's perspective, I'd say I'm most thankful for...um, pumpkin pie. Sorry, that's all I can seem to think about today!
Happy Thanksgiving, NaNoers! If its the 22nd, that means we only have a little over a week left of the challenge! I need to get 24-23k done. But it's entirely possible. I'm at 36,729 at this very moment. I'm supposed to hit 38,936 today.Yes...I'm the writer who almost never sleeps. Figuratively speaking.
So guess what! I've made some major changes to my novel. Axle is now the bassist, since he claims to know how to play bass guitar as well. He does the job well, but as Sonja says, "the fact that he's also a background vocalist and my assistant songwriter makes him less disposable than most bassists." Ouch.
He's still skilled at guitar, but I remembered Sonja needed a bassist more than a third guitarist, since she plays guitar herself for some songs. Alongside that, some of their ages have changed, but not much.
You probably already peeked ahead, but I whipped up the cover image for my novel just the other day. Have another look!
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I have to admit it's quite lovely. I'll make a few more changes to it before the project is published (which will probably be sometime in the middle of next year) but I like it right now. Almost looks exactly like what I had in mind!
Here's the link to my novel's Facebook page. And by the way, let me know if I need to get a Twitter, if that's more convenient for all of you viewers:
My
encouragement today is...be thankful for every word you write, because
each is closer to the last. Not saying you'll die before it's done.
Please don't. I'm saying you're gonna finish if you push yourself! I know this from doing it 4 years in a row, and longer with projects outside of NaNoWriMo.
I have one last thing to say. Guys really like pumpkin pie. This is not relationship advice, it's a scientific fact, with a few exceptions.
Wolf
Saturday, November 10, 2012
FireHeart - Characters
Well into the second week of the NaNoWriMo challenge, how are your writings going? Are you in a scramble to achieve your daily word count? Did you slam into the ominous tower of Writer's Block? Are you bored with your plot? Characters? Or is everything just about hunky-dory?
Sometimes it's the simple things that you overlooked that cause the biggest problems. Whatever the issue is, allow me to tell you that, with this being my fourth year of NaNoWriMo, and having 7 years of writing experience, I am well able to assist you in whatever stands in your way. Don't be shy, just ask. They may call me Wolf, but I don't bite, promise!
Oh, me? My project's going great. 25k written as of yesterday, and I'm about to hit the novel again after this post. The plot is extremely dull in places, I noticed, but that'll patch up later. Right now the suspense is killing me. I'm itching to get a breakthrough. I think Axle Garrett is, too.
Speaking of the guy, as promised, let me whip up some character descriptions for you to read:
Sonja Leoni: The protagonist and lead singer/songwriter of the band FireHeart. She has long, curly, medium-brown hair, light, hazel eyes, and somewhat bony features. She's also half-Italian.
While she carries herself with bold confidence and pride, Sonja is skilled at hiding her feelings and past, and her heart's under a lock and key. She strides headstrong through the day, show after show, wearing a plastic smile and a sassy attitude, but all the while is afraid that someone will know what's underneath it all.
Axle Garrett: The deuteragonist and backup singer/songwriter and skilled secondary guitarist of FireHeart. He has mid-neck-length, straight, dirty-blonde-colored hair, light brown eyes, a slightly large jaw and a lightly dimpled chin. He's just a regular white guy with a deep voice influenced by a tinge of a Texas accent.
Axle is down-to-earth, yet quirky and humorous at the same time. In ways, he's the opposite of Sonja, and has a humble and compassionate heart, willing to open up to anyone who will let him. He is quite interested in unlocking Sonja's heart, despite the complications that often stand in his way. He is also protective of not only her, but the rest band, all of whom he perceives as brothers.
Jared Augustine: The antagonist and lead guitarist of the band. He has short, trimmed black hair that sticks up somewhat in the front, light blue eyes, and angular facial features.
Once thing you'll notice right away about Jared is that he's very possessive of Sonja. He's also very competitive of everything, and a little like her, prideful and cocky. He is one to shoot blunt or snide comments in conversation or upon observation of something. Most of the time he ignores Axle, despite his increasing feelings of envy and resentment toward the young man, but even though he almost always speaks (or, rather, blurts) what's on his mind, sometimes it's very difficult to tell what he's really thinking...
Dustin Garcia: An important supporting character. He's the drummer and the backbone of the band. He has long, about shoulder-length brown, somewhat shaggy hair that hangs in his face most of the time. His eyes, whenever you can see them, are brown also. He has sharp features, a strong, sturdy build, and he's half-Hispanic.
Dustin is very quiet and reserved, but also highly observant and intelligent. While he comes off as grumpy and unfriendly most of the time and hardly speaks unless spoken to, after moving past the stage of brief responses, you will eventually find that he is quite open to friendship and can be surprisingly supportive. He and Axle hit it off pretty early on, and the two of them are working together to unlock Sonja's mysterious secrets--for the sake of her own safety. When in trouble, Dustin is always there for any of his band mates, especially Axle, to talk to. But most of all, Dustin is a good listener. He always listens.
And there you have it--the main characters of FireHeart. There's a lot of conflict between them, you may notice!
Word of the Day
Paraphernalia:
1. Miscellaneous articles, esp. the equipment needed for a particular activity.
2. Trappings associated with a particular institution or activity that are regarded as superfluous.
Writing Tip:
If your plot seems dry, there's always a solution. Whether it doesn't have enough development or you're only focusing on the plot itself, some things that always make a novel more interesting for both the writer and the reader are subplots, backstory, and plot twists. A subplot could be a character's personal problem, which they hope to resolve during or at the end of the novel. Or just something else that's happening in the midst of the plot. You can focus on the subplot at any given time, like between intervals of major events in the plot. It helps things to seem less rushed as well.
Backstory gives a lot of realism and depth to the novel and especially the characters. Everyone has a past...and maybe some secrets to be unfolded. Both backstories and subplots could result in a shocking discovery of the character, plot, or a new direction to the plot--a plot twist!
If you're at your wits end of the novel right now, make something sudden and unexpected happen that will throw your novel into an exciting direction. Sudden doesn't necessarily mean random, like a unicorn with a cotton candy mane appearing in the sky, but whatever it is, if its relevant to the story, it should really save your novel's hide!
Encouragement: Remember, this is only the first draft! The Dawnwolf was pretty bad once I finished it last year, but after editing and revision AFTER the challenge, it cleared up. Also, get help from friends, family, and just generally honest people for editing.
Peace, and happy NaNoing!
Wolf
Sometimes it's the simple things that you overlooked that cause the biggest problems. Whatever the issue is, allow me to tell you that, with this being my fourth year of NaNoWriMo, and having 7 years of writing experience, I am well able to assist you in whatever stands in your way. Don't be shy, just ask. They may call me Wolf, but I don't bite, promise!
Oh, me? My project's going great. 25k written as of yesterday, and I'm about to hit the novel again after this post. The plot is extremely dull in places, I noticed, but that'll patch up later. Right now the suspense is killing me. I'm itching to get a breakthrough. I think Axle Garrett is, too.
Speaking of the guy, as promised, let me whip up some character descriptions for you to read:
Sonja Leoni: The protagonist and lead singer/songwriter of the band FireHeart. She has long, curly, medium-brown hair, light, hazel eyes, and somewhat bony features. She's also half-Italian.
While she carries herself with bold confidence and pride, Sonja is skilled at hiding her feelings and past, and her heart's under a lock and key. She strides headstrong through the day, show after show, wearing a plastic smile and a sassy attitude, but all the while is afraid that someone will know what's underneath it all.
Axle Garrett: The deuteragonist and backup singer/songwriter and skilled secondary guitarist of FireHeart. He has mid-neck-length, straight, dirty-blonde-colored hair, light brown eyes, a slightly large jaw and a lightly dimpled chin. He's just a regular white guy with a deep voice influenced by a tinge of a Texas accent.
Axle is down-to-earth, yet quirky and humorous at the same time. In ways, he's the opposite of Sonja, and has a humble and compassionate heart, willing to open up to anyone who will let him. He is quite interested in unlocking Sonja's heart, despite the complications that often stand in his way. He is also protective of not only her, but the rest band, all of whom he perceives as brothers.
Jared Augustine: The antagonist and lead guitarist of the band. He has short, trimmed black hair that sticks up somewhat in the front, light blue eyes, and angular facial features.
Once thing you'll notice right away about Jared is that he's very possessive of Sonja. He's also very competitive of everything, and a little like her, prideful and cocky. He is one to shoot blunt or snide comments in conversation or upon observation of something. Most of the time he ignores Axle, despite his increasing feelings of envy and resentment toward the young man, but even though he almost always speaks (or, rather, blurts) what's on his mind, sometimes it's very difficult to tell what he's really thinking...
Dustin Garcia: An important supporting character. He's the drummer and the backbone of the band. He has long, about shoulder-length brown, somewhat shaggy hair that hangs in his face most of the time. His eyes, whenever you can see them, are brown also. He has sharp features, a strong, sturdy build, and he's half-Hispanic.
Dustin is very quiet and reserved, but also highly observant and intelligent. While he comes off as grumpy and unfriendly most of the time and hardly speaks unless spoken to, after moving past the stage of brief responses, you will eventually find that he is quite open to friendship and can be surprisingly supportive. He and Axle hit it off pretty early on, and the two of them are working together to unlock Sonja's mysterious secrets--for the sake of her own safety. When in trouble, Dustin is always there for any of his band mates, especially Axle, to talk to. But most of all, Dustin is a good listener. He always listens.
And there you have it--the main characters of FireHeart. There's a lot of conflict between them, you may notice!
Word of the Day
Paraphernalia:
1. Miscellaneous articles, esp. the equipment needed for a particular activity.
2. Trappings associated with a particular institution or activity that are regarded as superfluous.
Writing Tip:
If your plot seems dry, there's always a solution. Whether it doesn't have enough development or you're only focusing on the plot itself, some things that always make a novel more interesting for both the writer and the reader are subplots, backstory, and plot twists. A subplot could be a character's personal problem, which they hope to resolve during or at the end of the novel. Or just something else that's happening in the midst of the plot. You can focus on the subplot at any given time, like between intervals of major events in the plot. It helps things to seem less rushed as well.
Backstory gives a lot of realism and depth to the novel and especially the characters. Everyone has a past...and maybe some secrets to be unfolded. Both backstories and subplots could result in a shocking discovery of the character, plot, or a new direction to the plot--a plot twist!
If you're at your wits end of the novel right now, make something sudden and unexpected happen that will throw your novel into an exciting direction. Sudden doesn't necessarily mean random, like a unicorn with a cotton candy mane appearing in the sky, but whatever it is, if its relevant to the story, it should really save your novel's hide!
Encouragement: Remember, this is only the first draft! The Dawnwolf was pretty bad once I finished it last year, but after editing and revision AFTER the challenge, it cleared up. Also, get help from friends, family, and just generally honest people for editing.
Peace, and happy NaNoing!
Wolf
Thursday, November 1, 2012
FireHeart - Pride Meets Humility (NaNoWriMo 2012)
So it begins! Are you ready? It's okay, you have all month, but that excuse can only last for so long.
Throughout the month, I'll be posting encouragement and tips for all you guys marching into the battle with me.
First one: I salute you. You took the first step. Keep going and don't stop. That's not a suggestion, it's an order, private!
You were probably wondering what exactly I'm doing this year, even if I did post something about changing my mind, but who's to say I didn't change my mind again?
Well, me. I didn't change my mind! I'm writing an inspirational novel, and something totally different from not only The Dawnwolf, but everything else I've ever written. And I'm excited. Here's the summary!
Meet Sonja Leoni, the 21-year-old lead singer of a rock-pop band called FireHeart at the top of the billboards. Her life with the band
is everything you’d expect from the excitement of mainstream fame; the fans, the paparazzi, and that one irksome band member, namely, Jared Augustine, who makes it quite clear he has a thing for her.
But when she stumbles upon writer’s block for the next album, an unexpected offer of help is extended from a simple guitar-wielding individual she had bumped into a couple months before. This young man, Axle Garrett, an open-minded follower of Christ with a heart of integrity, proves his worth in the position of a secondary guitarist and backup songwriter, despite their drastic differences. But Sonja’s decision to permit Axle assistance, forget flipping her world around—it downright takes her from it as she is tossed into a life-changing experience that she never knew she’d face. What’s worse; hatred rises as Jared grows increasingly envious of Axle.
You may have seen me state it before, but I think there's something for everyone here in this novel. The genre is Christian Contemporary Fiction, or otherwise inspirational, as I just said. But don't get me wrong...I'm not attempting to force my beliefs upon you. Not at all. Certainly, it is my hope that if you should read this after I publish it, that it may spark some curiosity, but its your choice whether to pursue it or not. Just enjoy the story! I will not get into arguments with you either. If you have questions regarding this subject, however, feel free to ask them, publicly or privately--your choice.
This novel is named after the starring band, FireHeart, and it's an entirely original story, inspired by the people around me, all of whom are highly influential in my life. Naming no names, of course, but you and I both know that many characters gain traits from people we know, or even ourselves. Better not to make the character like you, but hey, sometimes it happens.
This novel is not full of preaching and condemnation toward nonbelievers. In fact, I'm certain the novel will show that nonbelievers are still loved. The theme of this novel is when humility confronts pride, in both Christians and nonbelievers, and finds a way to replace the prideful nature with one of humility. The pseudo-subtitle of FireHeart is Pride Meets Humility. Sometimes humble people just don't understand prideful people. Well, sometimes prideful people just don't understand humble people either! As Axle Garrett is thrown into a mix of different kinds of pride among each member of this mainstream rock-pop band, in his curiosity, he realizes that these people are not so very different from him, and they certainly don't really have it all together like they seem to. He ventures deeper into their hearts to unveil their hidden secrets. All the while, Sonja discreetly seeks to figure out just how and where the puzzle pieces of Axle's heart fit together. One big life lesson learned by all, but how does it turn out in the end?
This novel is not a fluffy ponyride. I'm gonna get as gritty as I feel is right without appearing to glorify something I don't mean to.
Alcohol, drugs, obsession, pain, jealousy, hatred... In this story, stuff gets real--and fast.
I really felt led to write this, just like with The Dawnwolf. The plot developed swiftly and beautifully, just like the characters. When a novel idea blooms this fast, it's a keeper! If you're having trouble with your novel, maybe it needs marinating time, or, maybe an epiphany is just around the corner.
Sometime this week, I'll post the four main characters and their descriptions, like I did last year. Until then, happy writing!
Wolf
Throughout the month, I'll be posting encouragement and tips for all you guys marching into the battle with me.
First one: I salute you. You took the first step. Keep going and don't stop. That's not a suggestion, it's an order, private!
You were probably wondering what exactly I'm doing this year, even if I did post something about changing my mind, but who's to say I didn't change my mind again?
Well, me. I didn't change my mind! I'm writing an inspirational novel, and something totally different from not only The Dawnwolf, but everything else I've ever written. And I'm excited. Here's the summary!
Meet Sonja Leoni, the 21-year-old lead singer of a rock-pop band called FireHeart at the top of the billboards. Her life with the band
is everything you’d expect from the excitement of mainstream fame; the fans, the paparazzi, and that one irksome band member, namely, Jared Augustine, who makes it quite clear he has a thing for her.
But when she stumbles upon writer’s block for the next album, an unexpected offer of help is extended from a simple guitar-wielding individual she had bumped into a couple months before. This young man, Axle Garrett, an open-minded follower of Christ with a heart of integrity, proves his worth in the position of a secondary guitarist and backup songwriter, despite their drastic differences. But Sonja’s decision to permit Axle assistance, forget flipping her world around—it downright takes her from it as she is tossed into a life-changing experience that she never knew she’d face. What’s worse; hatred rises as Jared grows increasingly envious of Axle.
You may have seen me state it before, but I think there's something for everyone here in this novel. The genre is Christian Contemporary Fiction, or otherwise inspirational, as I just said. But don't get me wrong...I'm not attempting to force my beliefs upon you. Not at all. Certainly, it is my hope that if you should read this after I publish it, that it may spark some curiosity, but its your choice whether to pursue it or not. Just enjoy the story! I will not get into arguments with you either. If you have questions regarding this subject, however, feel free to ask them, publicly or privately--your choice.
This novel is named after the starring band, FireHeart, and it's an entirely original story, inspired by the people around me, all of whom are highly influential in my life. Naming no names, of course, but you and I both know that many characters gain traits from people we know, or even ourselves. Better not to make the character like you, but hey, sometimes it happens.
This novel is not full of preaching and condemnation toward nonbelievers. In fact, I'm certain the novel will show that nonbelievers are still loved. The theme of this novel is when humility confronts pride, in both Christians and nonbelievers, and finds a way to replace the prideful nature with one of humility. The pseudo-subtitle of FireHeart is Pride Meets Humility. Sometimes humble people just don't understand prideful people. Well, sometimes prideful people just don't understand humble people either! As Axle Garrett is thrown into a mix of different kinds of pride among each member of this mainstream rock-pop band, in his curiosity, he realizes that these people are not so very different from him, and they certainly don't really have it all together like they seem to. He ventures deeper into their hearts to unveil their hidden secrets. All the while, Sonja discreetly seeks to figure out just how and where the puzzle pieces of Axle's heart fit together. One big life lesson learned by all, but how does it turn out in the end?
This novel is not a fluffy ponyride. I'm gonna get as gritty as I feel is right without appearing to glorify something I don't mean to.
Alcohol, drugs, obsession, pain, jealousy, hatred... In this story, stuff gets real--and fast.
I really felt led to write this, just like with The Dawnwolf. The plot developed swiftly and beautifully, just like the characters. When a novel idea blooms this fast, it's a keeper! If you're having trouble with your novel, maybe it needs marinating time, or, maybe an epiphany is just around the corner.
Sometime this week, I'll post the four main characters and their descriptions, like I did last year. Until then, happy writing!
Wolf
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