tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78517106853718899422024-03-14T01:19:29.674-07:00Urban Fantasy Author Melissa Michael's BlogMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07465936115882377629noreply@blogger.comBlogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851710685371889942.post-83586963535718356112014-12-05T03:14:00.001-08:002014-12-05T03:14:58.388-08:00Check out my new website!http://melissadmichaels.wordpress.com/2014/12/05/53/Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07465936115882377629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851710685371889942.post-58301175462973204542014-12-04T06:30:00.001-08:002014-12-04T06:30:22.464-08:00DOES A NEW AUTHOR HAVE A CHANCE IN TODAY'S PUBLISHING WORLD<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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What is that thing that gives an author staying power when it comes to continuing to be published?. I have some authors that I follow just to learn or try to understand why they are no longer players in the literary world.<br />
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I have one particular author in mind as I'm writing this article.<br />
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The author I'm referring to had two urban fantasy novels published and was featured in two anthologies. I've not read her books, only her excerpts from the books. They were very good. From what I can tell...she's a really good story weaver.<br />
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She hasn't had anything published since 2011. From her Face book page that I follow, looks like she has pretty much given up on writing. She hasn't mentioned it in any of her posts nor has she updated her website.<br />
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I'm trying to figure out what happened to her and what looked like a promising career. Being a new author, I know that as a new author, the publisher is not going to invest that much money into promotion of your novels.<br />
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So, it's up to you to sell yourself. She seemed to have done that. She created a website, created a web presence and attended a few cons.<br />
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So, why didn't it work? Why didn't her books sell? She did all the right things it seems. She had an agent pushing her books? But the books didn't sell as much as projected and she and her books were dropped by the publisher and her agent wasn't able to sell to another publisher.<br />
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I'm hoping and praying this particular author hasn't given up. <br />
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I try to learn from successful authors as well as those not so successful as I plan my writing career. I don't want to land an agent, have my first novel published and not have my publisher pick up any more of my books or have my agent stop believing in me as a writer.<br />
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Melissa</div>
Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07465936115882377629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851710685371889942.post-84715199546476281032014-12-03T14:33:00.002-08:002014-12-03T14:33:34.235-08:00WORKING ON THREE SHORT STORIES!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I've found two short stories that I had completely forgot that I wrote! Now I'm trying to decide if I need to clean them up and send them both in or start from scratch on a whole new story that is a cross between Urban Fantasy and Science Fiction.<br />
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I think, I'm going to send the story in that I'm working on and also the other two but to different places.<br />
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So, first things first. I need to finish the story I'm currently working on and then start cleaning up the other two for submission.<br />
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Later,<br />
Melissa</div>
Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07465936115882377629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851710685371889942.post-64421419476075018192014-11-30T03:28:00.000-08:002014-11-30T03:28:32.214-08:00Wish Me Luck<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I'm currently shopping for a short story market for one of my Urban Fantasy Shorts! Feels good just to be out there again. Hopefully I'll find a home for my story.<br />
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This time is a little different. My first short story that was published in an anthology, the goal was just to get published for the first time. It was awesome to see my name and bio in an actual book. Well, this time the goal is twofold. I want to get my story published and I want to get paid for it this time.<br />
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That's right! I want to be paid for my work. I'm looking to turn this hobby into a part time job. So, like any other job, I want to get compensation for my time, research and writing.<br />
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Well, I'm on my way to my full time job right now so...<br />
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Melissa</div>
Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07465936115882377629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851710685371889942.post-68898341426846645772014-11-27T11:06:00.002-08:002014-11-27T11:06:11.829-08:00Cool Research Find<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
While doing some research on my own work...I ran across this:<br />
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<strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Why is this so cool you ask? It's the name of the Demon in my favorite authors Hollows series. This is Rachel's Demon AL! I also found Ley Lines! It's just a cool find for a nerd like myself. I know most of you don't have a clue to what I'm talking about but, it makes me happy knowing I'm traveling down some of the same Internet roads that some of my most beloved authors have as I work on my stories.</strong></div>
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Here's my customized Commander Shepard. Mass Effect is the reason I'm thinking about trying my hand at Science-Fiction writing.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%;">That's a line from a current WIP. I'm loving writing again. It's amazing how much fun I'm having writing and putting pen to paper now that my living situation is not </span><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 26.6666641235352px;">temporary</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%;">. Buying your own home and being able to afford it, takes a great deal of stress away.</span></span></div>
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Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07465936115882377629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851710685371889942.post-44341665519191601502014-08-23T03:00:00.000-07:002014-08-23T03:02:46.608-07:00I'm Back!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I apologize for the log absence from blogging. I won't offer excuses, everyone has them. Let's just pick up from here and run with it. I'm back writing and studying my craft. For now, it's a hobby I enjoy. Maybe one day it will be more.<br />
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I've been doing some thinking about writing in different genres. I have only up until now written Urban Fantasy. Mostly because that's what I love to read. I'm starting to feel like any other artist, I need to stretch and strengthen my writing skills by making myself step outside of my comfort zone.<br />
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Mass Effect is a science fiction action role playing game that has me seriously considering trying my hand at writing science fiction. The graphics and world development along with well developed characters that you can customize make the game an amazing experience. Yes...I play it. LOL<br />
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I'm working on a short story right now. I'm hoping to get it published before the end of the year. I'll let you know how that is going as things happen with that. For now I'll say, it's not an Urban Fantasy.<br />
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Until next time...<br />
Write like you have a deadline,<br />
Melissa</div>
Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07465936115882377629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851710685371889942.post-60481288993135456262014-03-30T09:22:00.001-07:002014-03-30T09:22:56.325-07:00DISTRACTIONS<p dir=ltr>There are so many distractions that can keep you away from writing. I happen to have several hobbies, am a single Mother and work full time. </p>
<p dir=ltr>Kim Harrison signed my book (Ever After) to write like I have a contract. I am writing now, but I will admit I probally need to kick it up a couple of notches.</p>
<p dir=ltr>At least my desire to create and write has returned after a long time. Thank you Kim, Jo and Yolanda for continuing to inspire and push me to explore and push myself with writing. I feel excited. Something I haven't felt in a long time. <br>
Later, <u>Melissa</u><br></p>
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I'm dipping my toe into the water and trying to improve my writing skills again. But, something has been bothering me lately. I love to read. That's what sparked my interest in writing. I just finished reading and awesome book and truly loved it.<br />
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But in the back of my mind, I have a major battle of epic portions going on. What I have noticed over the last couple of years is...some of my favorite and most talented writers have gone the route of self publishing. Now, I'm not saying that there is anything wrong with self publishing.<br />
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You still get your work out there and there are a lot of successful self published authors but, I think that some of what's happening is that contracts are not being offered or series are not being picked up.<br />
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Now, I'm a reader and a fan girl when it comes to my authors that I read and watching this trend is breaking my heart.<br />
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Going the traditional route of publishing has always been the harder route but it's becoming almost impossible. I liken it to becoming a professional basketball or football player. It's one in a million shot or like winning the lottery.<br />
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Your chances of quitting your day job and writing for a living is paramount to being able to live out your fantasy these days. I follow a lot of writers blogs. Most of the authors I follow do have day jobs and still have success as published authors.<br />
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Now my idea of success may not be yours but if you have more than five of six published books that did fairly well...I think that's success.<br />
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So why am I writing again? One is because I love to see my words on paper. Another is I want to see what happens to the character I created. And lastly, I have a strong desire to not just be a published author but also a published novelist.<br />
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Can I do it? I don't know but one thing is for sure, if I don't even try...then I have failed already.<br />
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Melissa</div>
Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07465936115882377629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851710685371889942.post-10396403749116195622014-03-22T10:53:00.001-07:002014-03-26T13:46:34.235-07:00MELISSA'S READING LIST<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I just finished reading The Undead Pool! It was another awesome offering from my favorite author. Loved this one. But, when I finished reading...I went to Kim's website and realized to my horror...that this is the next to last book in the series! Noooooooo! I've followed Rachel, Ivey and Jenks through 12 books. It's so hard to let them go. Even if I want them all to get their happy ending.<br />
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Well, Kim just finished her book tour for The Undead Pool. So, I've got another year to wait until release of her next...sob...last book in The Hollows Series.<br />
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I'm glad in a world of digital books, I have brought each and everyone of these in hardcover, two of which I was lucky enough to get signed in person by Kim Harrison in person.<br />
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Well, what are you guys reading?<br />
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Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07465936115882377629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851710685371889942.post-66259637019904210002014-02-25T02:52:00.000-08:002014-02-25T02:52:20.220-08:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Well, my old Dell laptop went out on me last night. The hard drive is done. I should have learned by now that Dell and I don't get along. I've had 3 Dells and all of them died at the 3 year mark. Why, do I continue to buy Dell you ask? Because you can get them cheap. Well, I had to go out and get a computer last night. This one wasn't cheap. Lets hope this new HP Pavilion I'm typing on last longer than 3 years.<br />
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Well, I've finally decided to set life's interferences aside and put butt back in chair. If for nothing else my sanity. It's been a while and I know it takes me a bit to get into that zone or mindset as a writer but, it's something that I need to do. It's something that I have to do.<br />
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I've let life beat me up and throw me around long enough. It's time to put on my ass kicking boots and give life a kick or two.<br />
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It's been a few years since I've even submitted anything to a publisher. While my friends have continued to plug along, I dropped out of the game.<br />
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Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07465936115882377629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851710685371889942.post-69992498557173160442013-05-09T14:18:00.001-07:002013-05-09T14:25:19.780-07:00RAVEN LIVES!!!<p dir=ltr>Well, after meeting Kim Harrison my all time favorite author ever! And having her to sign the first novel, DEAD WITCH WALKING and EVER AFTER I have tons of writing motivation oozing out of my writing cells.</p>
<p dir=ltr>And if that wasn't enough, I went to see Jillian Michaels!  </p>
<p dir=ltr>There are other things that motivate me but wow! What a major boost!</p>
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Okay, I couldn't resist this photo when my daughter made it with her phone app. This is part of our Spring Break. We started off picking up BFF #1 and going to Bufflo Wild Wings. That's me there testing the beer.<br />
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Then on to the Aquarium to check out the sharks.<br />
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Life is what you make it. You can sit around and mourn the loss of a marriage and be bitter for the rest of your life or...you can go out and live life. I choose life! I've been learning to enjoy life again and loving every minute of it. In my last post you saw that I got to meet my all time favorite author Kim Harrison and last week....<br />
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to see Jillan Michaels!!! We went to see her Maximize Your Life Seminar. She was totally awesome! Had a blast! She is definitely a motivational speaker. She's one of the people I admire.<br />
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So inspired after meeting Kim and seeing Jillian. I believe, to be a great writer you must live life and live it to the fullest so that you can then translate your emotions and feelings of your characters to paper and pen. That is what I am doing or at least, trying to do.<br />
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Wow! That's right! I got to meet my favorite author...Kim Harrison! I still can't believe it! She is the reason I ever started writing or thought I could or that it was even possible. She is the reason that I have at least one published story to my credit. (Raven's Transformation)<br />
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Kim signed her latest book Ever After for me! If this doesn't get me writing I don't think anything will.<br />
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I got to hang out with fabulous author and friend Marcia Colette and her awesomely cute baby girl.<br />
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I have had a hard time of it over the last three years but I am determined that this will not be the end of my writing. Stay tuned for the next chapter and updates on writing.<br />
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Later,<br />
Melissa<br />
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Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07465936115882377629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851710685371889942.post-20647415269581330922012-12-18T10:33:00.000-08:002012-12-18T10:33:09.742-08:00 MY WRITER'S DESK<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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No writing today. I don't know about you but, I find that I can't write, study or really get anything done if my desk is a mess. And since my desk is in my bedroom, I have to clean and organize my desk and my room if I'm going to accomplish anything.<br />
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It's been a busy couple of days but, butt can now get in chair and write. I've always been like this, unable to get down and work on writing, sketching or customs if my environment isn't to my liking. Now that it is, I have no excuses.<br />
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Later,<br />
Melissa<br />
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Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07465936115882377629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851710685371889942.post-7478763605124967232012-12-14T17:49:00.001-08:002012-12-14T17:49:50.676-08:00BLOOD CRIME BY KIM HARRISON<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I stopped by my local book store a couple of days ago and picked up Kim Harrison's latest graphic novel Blood Crime. This is the second graphic from Kim that gives us a peek into Rachel and Ivy's life before the Hollows novels.<br />
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These are told from Ivy's POV, which is great! Confession time! Ivy's my favorite character in the Hollows. Don't get me wrong, I love Rachel, Jenks and the rest of the gang but, Ivy's definitely my favorite character.<br />
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When I get writer's block, I like to read some of Kim's work. Not that I write like her but, it reminds me of why I started writing. My love of writing came with my love of reading.<br />
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I'm planning on falling asleep reading tonight. I love crawling in bed with a good book.<br />
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I'm in the process of revamping my blog. I figured, a new year, calls for a new blog look.<br />
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Later,<br />
Melissa</div>
Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07465936115882377629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851710685371889942.post-49925523500896057432012-10-23T02:37:00.000-07:002012-10-23T02:37:14.868-07:00SHADOWS BEFORE THE SUN<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I finished reading Shadows Before The Sun by Kelly Gay and it was awesome! I'm hoping we haven't seen the last of this series but, so far Kelly hasn't announced any more books from staring Charlie and Rex. <br />
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I did see that Mrs Gay has another adult series that she'll be producing herself that is coming out soon. I'm excited about this new series but, I am still hoping we get another two book contract for Charlie.<br />
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Later,<br />
Melissa</div>
Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07465936115882377629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851710685371889942.post-4491962248991245772012-09-19T03:01:00.000-07:002012-09-19T03:02:17.526-07:00SHADOWS BEFORE THE SUN<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I just finished reading THE HOUR OF DUST AND ASHES by Kelly Gay. It was awesome! It took me a while to read it due to personal drama but, drama over and I'm back to reading the books I love by my favorite authors.<br />
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I stayed up late last night because after finishing THE HOUR OF DUST AND ASHES, I had to jump right into SHADOWS BEFORE THE SUN. <br />
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I checked Kelly's FB page and I'm relieved to know that her books are contracted 2 at a time and she doesn't have plans to stop writing about Charlie and her adventures just yet. Yay! (High pitched fan girl squeal!) <br />
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What's so cool about this book is, we get to get inside Hank's head and peek around a bit. Most of the story is told from Charlie's POV but, we get into Hank's head and we learn more about Hank's mysterious past. <br />
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And I have to say, after learning more about the man, I have to say, I liked Hank a lot but, now I think I love him.<br />
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After I finish devouring SHADOWS BEFORE THE SUN I'll be reading A BEAUTIFUL EVIL next. I'm having a really hard time getting my daughter not to give away any spoilers. She's already read this one. And she loved it! I picked up quite a few cool Mom points for introducing her to Kelly Keaton's writing. <br />
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As soon as she finished reading it, she said, is there another one? I said, "Not yet." How long do I have to wait? I said, "It usually takes an author about a year to put another one out. And Kelly is writing two series right now." <br />
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So, Kelly if you happen to read this, my daughter would like me to ask you if you could speed it up a bit. LOL<br />
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Later,<br />
Melissa<br />
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For fan girls of Kim Harrison like me, INTO THE WOODS is just what we needed to hold us off until the release of the next Hollows book.<br />
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INTO THE WOODS is a collection of previously written novellas by Kim and a bonus new novella written in Trent's POV.<br />
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It also contains a sneak peak of what Kim may be giving us in the future after the Hollows. As we all know, Kim has been preparing us for the end of the hollows for a couple of years now. I think she said she is bringing it to an end at book 13. We are currently awaiting book 11 so, not too many more adventures left with Ivy, Rachel and Jenks.<br />
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IN TO THE WOODS will be released Oct. 9th.<br />
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Later,<br />
Melissa<br />
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Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07465936115882377629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851710685371889942.post-67193722875120805792012-08-21T15:38:00.000-07:002012-08-21T15:39:16.732-07:00PUPPY'S WALK<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Well, we are moved for real now. Puppy has walked the entire neighborhood with Mommy! This is a picture of puppy after our walk. He has been waking me up at 6:30 in the morning to let me know that the other Mommy's were out walking their puppy's. <br />
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I had to wait to walk my Baby until I found a harness. He's a Houdini when it comes to slipping his collar and being in a new neighborhood with new people could mean trouble for a puppy who thinks he's my body guard.<br />
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With the harness, we walked the entire neighborhood without incident. He was so proud of his new walking accessory, I had trouble getting it off him. LOL<br />
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Later,<br />
Melissa<br />
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Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07465936115882377629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851710685371889942.post-7905711667151351972012-08-21T06:53:00.001-07:002012-08-21T06:53:24.763-07:00EVER AFTER BOOK 11 HOLLOWS SERIES<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Kim Harrison has revealed the cover of book 11 in her Hollows series! It's 100% awesome! Love it! I'm really looking forward to this one. Rachel is on the cover looking like she is ready to Kick Ass! <br />
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With all that power emanating from her, I guess she is now longer wearing that bracelet that mutes her powers. The release date is 1/22/13 for this one!<br />
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Later,<br />
Melissa</div>
Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07465936115882377629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851710685371889942.post-73980534106793395252012-08-18T03:12:00.000-07:002012-08-18T03:12:46.194-07:00WHAT'S GOING ON?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Life with the Michaels! LOL My oldest Baby is starting college this week! Wow, how time flies... And my youngest is changing schools with the new move. Needless to say, I'm one busy woman. My parents are coming this week to get a peek at the new house. So, I don't think things will be settling down anytime soon. <br />
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I've found a little time here and there to at least start thinking about the direction of my writing and in particular my WIP. But, something always seems to come up. <br />
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Yesterday I called the water company to make sure they had changed and were now under my name. They were not. So, I had to drive downtown and take care of that. Drove my daughter to her first day of class and picked her up. <br />
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Speaking of downtown, they are doing an excellent job of revitalizing it. The new city hall houses the water company. It's a 3 story all white dome like building with golden angelic statues doting the outside landscape. I'll try to get a pic up soon. The cute little be speckled older woman at the reception desk was nice enough to give me a handout of the progress so far and a picture of what the final project will look like. Looks lovely! I could see Raven or another character making a short stop here.<br />
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Anyway, I have to get ready for work.<br />
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Later,<br />
Melissa</div>
Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07465936115882377629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851710685371889942.post-54335961753158943882012-08-15T10:15:00.001-07:002012-08-15T10:15:17.194-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Now it's starting to feel like home. I have all my babies, four legged babies included. I've got my cable and internet up and running and today, my sercurity company is here installing their hardware. Can't be too careful.<br />
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I'm almost finished re-reading Kim Harrison's DEAD WITCH WALKING. I had to break in my new home in with one of my favorites. Having Rachel, Ivy and Jenks hanging out really makes it home.<br />
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Now if I could just get all this unpacking done.<br />
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Later,<br />
Melissa<br />
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