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Weekly writing check-in: the one with the ghostly pre-order
Well, would you look at that! An acceptance. So I’m pleased about that. Otherwise, I took some time this week to work on the formatting and layout for the Coffee & Ghosts, Season 2 series bundle in both e-book and print. It’s the print layout that takes the longest. The e-book is a simple matter of combining the three episodes into one.
On the other hand, the print version I do in Adobe InDesign, and that requires a little more work. It isn’t hard (well, I don’t find it all that difficult), but it does take time searching out orphans and widows and wonky hyphenation, and so on.
But, it’s done! The e-book is on pre-order and I’ll get the print proof to review in a week or so.
Writing Work:
- Brainstorming and outlining Coffee & Ghosts, Season 3
- Photoshop tutorials
- Craft work
- Print and e-book formatting and design for Coffee & Ghosts, Season 2 series bundle
Submissions:
- None
Rejections:
- A Most Marvelous Pair of Boots
Acceptances:
- Chicken Fat and Whipped Cream
Publications:
None, but look what’s up for pre-order!
That’s right! The series bundle for Season Two of Coffee & Ghosts will be available to read on April 11th, but it’s already up at Amazon. The print proof is on its way to my house. So if you like your coffee and ghosts in one place, you won’t have to wait for long.
Weekly writing check-in: the one with thirty fantasy books
Hey, no rejections this week and I sent three stories back out. I also made some progress on season three of Coffee & Ghosts, both outlining and actual writing (although I’m not done with either).
I also did a bit more with Photoshop and design and dipped my toes into a little writing craft work.
Not only that, but it’s the first day of spring!
Writing Work:
- Writing ~ 2,400 words
- Brainstorming and outlining Coffee & Ghosts, Season 3
- Photoshop tutorials
- Craft work
Submissions:
- The God of Bright Red Things
- Chicken Fat and Whipped Cream
- Like Bread Loves Salt
Rejections:
- None
Acceptances:
- None
Publications:
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Weekly writing check-in: the one with The Wedding Ghost
Four rejections this week. Is that a personal best? I think it might be a personal best. It was a busy week, so I haven’t had the chance to turn those back into submissions. That’s something I can do this week.
However, I did write a standalone Coffee & Ghosts short story of 4,200 words. And The Wedding Ghost is out in the world. So, there’s that.
But between dance competitions and Day Light Saving Time, I’m just a little bit tired. I may spend the rest of the day reading.
Writing Work:
- Publishing The Wedding Ghost
- Writing ~ 4,200 words
Submissions:
- None
Rejections:
- Chicken Fat and Whipped Cream
- The Life Expectancy of Fireflies
- Like Bread Loves Salt
- The God of Bright Red Things
Acceptances:
- None
Publications:
The Wedding Ghost is out in the world.
You can read more about that in my post from yesterday.
Now available! The Wedding Ghost!
The finale for Season Two is now live!
Something old. Something new. Something deadly.
It’s been months since the Midwest Necromancer Association came to town, courting Katy with promises of wealth and power. Her only concern now is how to contain a couple of mischievous sprites and keep her ice-pink bridesmaid dress coffee-stain free—at least for the wedding ceremony.
But weddings have a way of bringing strangers to town, and when strangers come to Springside, trouble follows. Especially since Katy has a secret, the sort that inspires betrayal and murder, and one that can unleash untold destruction.
This time, the stakes are higher than Katy ever imagined. This time, to keep Malcolm, Springside, and even the world safe, Katy must do the one thing she vowed never to do.
And once she does, there’s no turning back.
And for one week only, grab the episode for 99 cents over on Amazon.
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Weekly writing check-in: the one with the Ghost That Got Away
So, this week, along with formatting, reviewing, and publishing The Ghost That Got Away, I continued the content edit/listening proof on the third episode. This helps me keep the story details and world building fresh. I also worked ahead on the cover for both The Wedding Ghost and the season two bundle, even though those won’t be out for a while (The Wedding Ghost in March, the bundle sometime in the spring).
I also pulled together everything for the taxes! And sent out three submissions. Plus, we were all sick here (strep! colds! kennel cough!).
No wonder I’m just a little bit tired.
Writing Work:
- Content edit/proof on episode three of Coffee & Ghosts
- The Ghost That Got Away formatting and publishing
- Cover work for The Wedding Ghost
Submissions:
- Straying from the Path
- A Measure of Sorrow
- Chicken Fat and Whipped Cream
Rejections:
- Straying from the Path
Acceptances:
- None
Publications:
The Ghost That Got Away is out in the world.
You can read more about that in my post from yesterday.
Now available! The Ghost That Got Away
Here you go! A belated, ghostly valentine, the second episode in season two of Coffee & Ghosts.
Coffee. Ghosts. A kiss for Valentine’s Day.
Katy Lindstrom knows that the ghosts of past loves don’t limit their haunting to Valentine’s Day. Even so, she’ll serve up a two-for-one eradication special with a smile and plenty of Kona blend.
But this Valentine’s Day, the past comes to Springside—in human and otherworldly form—and it threatens to derail everyone’s happily-ever-after, Katy’s business, and even her relationship with Malcolm.
When a powerful necromancer launches an attack meant to force Katy into a decision, she will need to make a choice. If she wants to keep Springside and its ghosts safe, she will need to make a sacrifice of her own—one that involves her happily-ever-after with Malcolm.
And for one week only, grab the episode for 99 cents over on Amazon.
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Weekly writing check-in: the one with the Merry Catmas
Quiet holiday week here. I did a lot of baking and a little cleaning and even got some writing work in as well.
I finished up the revisions on the story I was working on–I added about 3,000 more words total. A few new scenes to round out what I was hoping to do with the story.
Next step is to proof it and maybe send it out for a beta read.
We didn’t have a white Christmas, but we did get some snow yesterday. Enough for sledding, which made my daughter very happy.
Also, I spent a fair amount of time tugging the creature pictured above out of the tree. We now have several cat-sized holes in the branches.
Writing Work:
- Writing work: ~1,000 words
- Short story revision
- Design reading
Submissions:
- Gretel and Hansel
Rejections:
- None
Acceptances:
- None
Publications:
- None
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