Tag: Serial stories

Weekly writing check-in: the one with April (snow) showers

aprilsnowSo, snow showers this week. They’re promising seventy degree weather here in a few days. I think we can all agree that April is drunk.

Two rejections this week that I haven’t turned around yet. I will, eventually.

I spent some time working on some promotional stuff for a thing, which is as precise as I can be about it right now. All will be revealed soon.

But! I also got +6,000 words in this week on Coffee & Ghosts, and that was fun.

Writing Work:

  • Writing: ~ 6,538 words, Coffee & Ghosts, Season Three
  • Promo stuff
  • Craft work

Submissions:

  • None

Rejections:

  • The Perfect Canvas
  • Knight in the Royal Arms

Acceptances:

  • None

Publications:

  • None

Weekly writing check-in: the one with 90 free fantasy and science fiction books

So, I turned around three rejections into submissions this week, wrote some words on season three of Coffee & Ghosts, and messed around a bit with the formatting of the series bundle for season two.

And … that’s about it for the week. Except you should really check out the link below. There are some seriously good books up for grabs.

  • Writing: ~ 3,324 words
  • Print formatting for Coffee & Ghosts, Season 2 series bundle

Submissions:

  • A Most Marvelous Pair of Boots
  • Like Bread Loves Salt
  • Knight in the Royal Arms

Rejections:

  • A Most Marvelous Pair of Boots
  • Like Bread Loves Salt
  • Knight in the Royal Arms

Acceptances:

  • None

Publications:

None, but look at what you can download! More than 90 books in this giveaway. But hurry! The promotion ends today!

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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!

Coffee and Ghosts 2 Ebook cover

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:

Fantasy-E-book-GiveawayNone, but be sure to check out the fantastic fantasy giveaway: 30 fantasy books and a Kindle Fire could be yours!

 

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:

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 GhostThe 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!

Wedding Ghost_small

 

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.

 

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.

The Ghost That Got Away

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.

Coffee and Ghosts

Curious? Missed out on Season One? Check out the episode list or jump straight to the bundle. The episodes and the bundle are available to read for free in Kindle Unlimited, or if you’re buying, grab the bundle and save 30%. The series bundle is also available in print.

Weekly writing check-in: the one with the Ghosts of Christmas Past

So, this week, along with formatting, reviewing, and publishing Ghosts of Christmas Past, I did what I’m calling a content edit on the second episode. I wanted to make sure things were more or less in place before I published the first episode and embark on writing the third. I also did some work on a short story, and I think I know where I want to take it.

Also, The Girl with the Piccolo found a new home this week over at Evil Girlfriend Media, and I turned around another submission.

And it’s still snowing on WordPress.

Writing Work:

  • Content edit on episode two of Coffee & Ghosts
  • Ghosts of Christmas Past formatting and publishing
  • Short story review/revision

Submissions:

  • Gretel and Hansel

Rejections:

  • Gretel and Hansel

Acceptances:

  • None

Publications:

The Girl with the Piccolo found a new home over at Evil Girlfriend Media.

Ghosts of Christmas PastAnd of course, Ghosts of Christmas Past is out in the world as well.

You can read more about that in my post from yesterday.

Now available: Ghosts of Christmas Past!

Ghosts of Christmas Past

Katy Lindstrom knows December is the best time for ghost hunting–all you really need is some excellent Kona blend and a little patience. But this year brings a ghost of Christmas past she might not be able to catch.

All Katy wants is to enjoy the uptick in business and forget that this is the first Christmas without her grandmother. But when one of Springside’s notorious citizens returns–as a ghost–and leaves a dear friend in a coma, Katy will try anything to get Christmas back on track.

A disastrous ghost eradication leaves her partner Malcolm scalded and both of them out of options. Katy must sort through her feelings for him while fending off the interest of a shady cabal of necromancers.

And if she can’t catch that elusive ghost of Christmas past? It may end up ruining everyone’s future.

Coffee and Ghosts

Curious? Missed out on Season One? Check out the episode list or jump straight to the bundle. The episodes and the bundle are available to read for free in Kindle Unlimited, or if you’re buying, grab the bundle and save 30%. The series bundle is also available in print.