2012 was been a busy year, with (sadly) less writing than expected, and (joyously) better outcomes than feared in several situations. On the whole, I let last year go feeling blessed. And . . . wanting more. Specifically, more writing. Which means more stories for you!
I'm at work on several, including the ever-present CLAIMING HER. It was going to be a novella, remember? A simple, sexually charged historical novella, set in Ireland, 1588.
Maybe 80, 100 pages long, right?
Um, no. This story doesn't want to be 80 or 100 pages. It doesn't want to be a novella. I know; I've tried.
Three times now I've written to page 100, realized it wasn't even close to being done, then spent weeks chopping it down to size (a painful experience for me and a startling one for anyone within a half mile radius of my house, which is about how far I expect my voice carries when I'm cursing.)
And each time, I realized it doesn't work 'down to size.' Something important gets lost.
So it looks like I'm going to have to be patient as this story gets written, maybe even set it aside for a little while until I have the time to devote to it.
Be assured, though, the important things will not change: the Irish hero is still the conqueror, dangerously disreputable, sinfully handsome, and utterly intent on Katarina. And Katarina, well, it doesn't look like she's going to be able to resist for very long.
And the Queen of England is not happy. Not happy at all.
I'll keep you updated when its ready to release, and I'll also post a little taste now and then, just to keep you interested. :)
Maybe 80, 100 pages long, right?
Um, no. This story doesn't want to be 80 or 100 pages. It doesn't want to be a novella. I know; I've tried.
Three times now I've written to page 100, realized it wasn't even close to being done, then spent weeks chopping it down to size (a painful experience for me and a startling one for anyone within a half mile radius of my house, which is about how far I expect my voice carries when I'm cursing.)
And each time, I realized it doesn't work 'down to size.' Something important gets lost.
So it looks like I'm going to have to be patient as this story gets written, maybe even set it aside for a little while until I have the time to devote to it.
Be assured, though, the important things will not change: the Irish hero is still the conqueror, dangerously disreputable, sinfully handsome, and utterly intent on Katarina. And Katarina, well, it doesn't look like she's going to be able to resist for very long.
And the Queen of England is not happy. Not happy at all.
I'll keep you updated when its ready to release, and I'll also post a little taste now and then, just to keep you interested. :)
2 comments:
Oh, this sounds good *waits patiently*
Azteclady~
LOL. Thank-you! As soon as it's ready, I'll let you know.
I did 'stop by' the story earlier this week, after a break off a few months, and I could see it more clearly than I could when I was deep into it, banging my head against it. So there's hope for Irish conquerors yet. :)
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