WIP – Technomancer: Exploring Malachi’s Dark Bond

Continuing to share the opening scenes from my current work in progress, Technomancer. Malachi felt something through the bond he had created with the priestess. Sensing her thoughts across realms was more difficult than he had foreseen. He sat down in the chair on the balcony overlooking the chaos sea. The churning energy from thisContinue reading “WIP – Technomancer: Exploring Malachi’s Dark Bond”

WIP – Unraveling Mysteries: Elara’s Journey in Technomancer

Continuing to share the opening scenes from my current work in progress, Technomancer. Finn was surprised when Elara reappeared, clean and in a different though similar dress. She also had sandals on her feet. His breath caught at the sight of her. He felt nearly invisible in her presence. His normal clothes were functional, notContinue reading “WIP – Unraveling Mysteries: Elara’s Journey in Technomancer”

WIP: A Glimpse Into Elara’s Struggles in Technomancer

Continuing to share the opening scenes from my current work in progress, Technomancer. Elara closed the door behind her and looked around the tiled bathing chamber. A mirror filled the wall behind the washing basins. She figured out the taps and spotted similar handles in a glass enclosed space to one side. She reached inContinue reading “WIP: A Glimpse Into Elara’s Struggles in Technomancer”

Essential Editing Tips for Novelists: Filling Plot Holes

Last week I discussed ongoing editing of my current work in progress. The difference between creating and editing has been a motivational struggle, but I feel I have gotten into a rhythm over the past week. Here are a few accomplishments and observations since that last post. Plot conflict tracing is done for all ofContinue reading “Essential Editing Tips for Novelists: Filling Plot Holes”

Marketing Monday’s: Discussion of WIP posts.

My recent marketing Monday posts have been focusing on sharing chapters and scenes from my work in progress, tentatively titled “Technomancer”. The story is intended to be a blend of fantasy and science fiction with two primary viewpoint characters, as well as some supporting characters with their own point of view narratives. To date, I’veContinue reading “Marketing Monday’s: Discussion of WIP posts.”

WIP Technomancer Excerpt: A Glimpse into Finn’s High-Tech World

Continuing to share the opening scenes from my current work in progress, Technomancer. This is the novel I completed during NaNoWriMo. Finn looked down the street without focusing on any single shop, building, or person. He felt the neighborhood as much as watched it. Despite the late hour, people were out and about living theirContinue reading “WIP Technomancer Excerpt: A Glimpse into Finn’s High-Tech World”

Identifying Plot Gaps in Your Novel

I’ve been continuing with my review of my draft novel. I fully believed I had completed it from a plot perspective. Much to my chagrin, a review for editing has shown a big gap in the story. Here’s what happened. As part of the review I have begun, I created a tally of the majorContinue reading “Identifying Plot Gaps in Your Novel”

Navigating Writing Challenges: Tips for Revising Your Manuscript

I’ve been off of writing for a couple of weeks due to company visiting around the holidays. One reason I pushed to complete my NaNoWriMo well before the end of November was to give me the breathing room to prepare for guest. After taking a break, I’ve gone back into my work in progress andContinue reading “Navigating Writing Challenges: Tips for Revising Your Manuscript”

WIP: Escape to the Unknown

Continuing to share the opening scenes from my current work in progress, Technomancer. This is the novel I completed during NaNoWriMo. What do you think? Does it make you want to read more? Drop a like or comment and let me know what you think. All feedback is appreciated. Follow me on Amazon, GoodReads, orContinue reading “WIP: Escape to the Unknown”

NaNoWriMo: Week Three

Victory! I’m participating in NaNoWriMo this year. I’m focusing on finishing the first draft of my work in progress, tentatively titled Technomancer. I’ve shared some of the character background and opening chapters of the work here as well. This week, I reached my goal of 50,000 words in the month, reaching 50,091 on Nov 20th.Continue reading “NaNoWriMo: Week Three”