One
of the most rewarding areas of writing a novel, after the editing and
formatting have culminated in the actual publishing process, is hearing from someone who "loved the book." Whether the comment -read that compliment - is
heard in conversation, read in an email, or discovered in a review, it not only
makes me feel good, it validates the hours of writing and research that went into
the story’s creation.
The
reviews I have received are like little treasures in my pocket, or maybe even
jewels in my pointy cardboard crown. Having a reader mention that
descriptions “are detailed and colorful,” or that the novel is “filled with
intriguing characters,” ramps up my energy and sends me straight to the word
processor for an extended writing session on my latest Work-in-Progress.
Another
event I find rewarding is a book giveaway attached to an author interview.
Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity of appearing on Laurie’s
Non-paranormal Thoughts and Reviews:
She
arranged a giveaway for copies of my novel, DEADLY AS NATURE, in print and
digital format. Laurie announced the winners today and I quickly arranged to
have the digital copies sent out. That makes me want to head straight for the
word processor again.
Thank
you to everyone who visited Laurie’s blog site during the weeks I was featured.
To the winners, I extend a heartfelt Congratulations and Aloha; to Laurie,
Mahalo Nui Loa.
The
first draft of the third novel in my Pepper Bibeau Mystery Series is complete,
thanks to the incentive of NaNoWriMo and an additional drive at the beginning
of December. Now that the holidays are concluded, and Valentine’s Day is a hazy
dot on the horizon, it is time to revisit the manuscript. It’s not all fun and
games, but with the excitement of contests and book reviews, it does often seem
that way!
Working cover and title
of third Pepper Bibeau mystery
for NaNoWriMo
