NaNoWriMo is Coming - Do I Take the Challenge Again?

NaNoWriMo approaches in November.

For those that don't know, it's National Novel Writing Month. I've participated since 2008, so of course I'm thinking about it this year, too.

Technically by the "rules" you're supposed to start a brand new story, but that's not on my plate right now. If I do participate in the 50,000 words in 30 days this year, I'll probably rewrite the sequel to The Art of Healing Heroes.

I have a lot of works in progress. Many of us don't know what we're working on until midnight of Nov. 1st.

It'd be hard to sit out, though. I've gotten my 50k in '09, '10', and '11. It's a community thing, a race, a challenge, and it pushes you to put the inner editor aside and just write. Get the words down. Edit later. Some even push for personal goals of 100,000 words in the month or more. Others race to get their 50k in the shortest time, forgoing sleep and daylight. Honestly, my brain is usually fried come December, but I don't regret any of the years I've done it. 

But, I don't know. Maybe I'll save myself the stress this year. Maybe last year's horrible November of life makes me pause and consider further than I normally would. My roommate brought home the worst stomach flu I've ever had that kept me in bed for four days, and then had two weeks of vacation that month without prior notice to me and Tech Guy, and Roommate's idea of "vacation" is watching movies 24/7 so I had no peace except when Roommate slept. There's been at least a little bad luck in every November I've done NaNo, so I'm starting to get gun-shy, like in the "Oh dear God what's next?" kinda way.

If you'd like to learn more about NaNoWriMo, visit www.nanowrimo.org  If you've done NaNo before, what was your experience?

The Sequel Will Not Be Out Until 2013

A lot of people ask about the next My Once and Future Love book.

Beth and Jacob's conclusion will not be out until next year. I don't know when.

The book isn't finished, yet - partly from my health and partly from having no clear idea of how to go forward. What I do have needs a rewrite. It isn't the right tone. I couldn't write a happy Jacob and Beth when I felt miserable. I've only gotten ideas for fixing it this summer.

I'm sorry for the delay. I never anticipated chronic pain that would trouble me this long. I haven't slept well most of the year because I keep waking up from moving wrong and causing pain. As anyone with sleep deprivation before knows, it's hell on your concentration, mood, energy, etc.

Yes, the book will come. I haven't given up on it or abandoned it. I just don't know when you'll get it.

Thank you for your patience,

Carla

Not-Going-to-Conference Conference at Romance Divas this week

Finally! Nook readers, Turn the Page is on B&N

Buy it here.

Reading in June

So far, I've read:

A Discovery of Witches

The Second Duchess

Vampire Empire book one The Greyfriar

Vampire Empire book two The Rift Walker


What are you reading lately?

More Content?

Hi, folks.

I'm thinking about what to post, more often, but I'm not sure where to add it. This is my official site as an author, so I don't know how much off-topic stuff I want to put here or you'd like to read here. My back-up site can serve as a more casual place to chat, so...

What do you think? What do you want to see here?

Turn the Page availability

Available in the Apple store.

$0.99. Short story. One week. It's all the time left on Jacob's tour, but seven more days is an excrutiating wait for him and Beth after two months apart. Takes place after "My Once and Future Love". Release date: May 13th, 2012.

Where to Find "Turn the Page"

My latest release, Turn the Page, can currently be found at Smashwords.com and Amazon.com

ETA: Now available at Diesel.


Coming soon to:
Apple
Barnes and Noble
Kobo
Sony

and borrowable at select libraries.

Reviews always appreciated.

Welcome to the Release Day Event For...

Turn the Page!

Short story.

One week. It's all the time left on Jacob's tour, but seven more days is an excruciating wait for him and Beth after two months apart.

Warning: This story contains adult language.

Beth and Jacob sprang to life on May 13th, 2007. "My Once and Future Love" was published May 13th, 2011. This story honors the anniversary of both dates.

26 pages.


Giveaway Instructions:

GoodReads members, leave a comment on this entry with a link to your GoodReads profile, and you will be guaranteed a free copy of the sequel to My Once and Future Love when it releases in the future.

Please don't leave any other personal links like e-mail addresses.

This offer ends at 11:59pm Pacific Time May 13th, 2012. Comments will be closed for this entry at that time.

Thanks for the support and have fun reading Turn the Page.

Updated Amazon cover for My Once and Future Love

Wanted to add representation of the rock star aspect. Like?

Secret Project Clue #3

The last clue.

One week. It's all the time left on _____'s ____, but seven more days is an excrutiating wait for ___ and ____ after ___ ______ _____.

Previous clues here and here.

Release day is in ONE WEEK. Don't forget about the special event:

Secret Project Release Event

Date: May 13, 2012, 12:00AM
Ends: May 14, 2012, 12:00AM
RSVP by: May 13, 2012, 11:59PM

Website: http://carlakrae.blogspot.com/

You've heard about my Secret Project coming May 13th, 2012. Join me on that Sunday and all will be revealed!

Goodreads fans that visit and comment on my blog post on May 13th between 12am and 11:59pm Pacific Time will receive a special and exclusive treat. Instructions will only be posted on Goodreads, so don't miss out!

 

The Secret Project is Finished

Files have been created. Reviews requested.

Can you wait 11 more days?

Your next clue is coming this Sunday.

Previous clues here and here.

Secret Project Clue #2

This is clue #2 for the May 13th release.





Announcement: Due to some recent business practices, I'm hesitant to put future new works on Amazon.com. I'll really have to think about it. E-books in Kindle format will still be downloadable from Smashwords.com.

Thank you for understanding.

Secret Project Clue #1

This image is the first clue about the Secret Project releasing May 13th.

Next clue will be posted next Sunday, the 29th.

Release Event Update

Secret Project Release Event

Date: May 13, 2012, 12:00AM
Ends: May 14, 2012, 12:00AM
RSVP by: May 13, 2012, 11:59PM

Website: http://carlakrae.blogspot.com/

You've heard about my Secret Project coming May 13th, 2012. Join me on that Sunday and all will be revealed!

Goodreads fans that visit and comment on my blog post on May 13th between 12am and 11:59pm Pacific Time will receive a special and exclusive treat. Instructions will only be posted on Goodreads, so don't miss out!

 

 

I'll also start posting 'breadcrumbs' about the secret project starting this Sunday.

Secret Project is coming along

2 betas have given me their thoughts on where it's at so far and I'm ready to continue revision.

Final cover image is set. I just need to create an Amazon-size one to go with their new guidelines.

A writer-related project in the works is rearranging my 'office' space to give me more room in a happier placement. Includes finally getting bookshelves! I'm most excited about the book space.

I'm contemplating including something nice with the Secret Project story. Don't know quite what, yet, but something.

Still waiting for The Unsuspecting Bride to ship to the online stores. Approval and distribution is backed up and behind, but fingers crossed it'll reach 'shelves' by May.

Secret Project Release Day Event

Date:	May 13, 2012, 12:00AM -- May 14, 2012, 12:00AM
RSVP by:	May 13, 2012    11:59PM
Venue:	online, US
Type:	other
Website:	http://carlakrae.blogspot.com/

description

You've heard about my Secret Project coming May 13th, 2012. Join me on that Sunday and all will be revealed!

 

RSVP at Goodreads.

Sorry I've Been Quiet

Our cat went missing, I've been dealing with joint issues and poor sleep, and Tech Guy is sick with a bad cough and fever, so there hasn't been much done. I'm just trying to not get sick, too.

My Books Will Now Be In Libraries!

Smashwords today announced a distribution agreement with Baker & Taylor, one of the world's largest distributors of physical and digital books.

The agreement will expand distribution for nearly 100,000 Smashwords books to new devices and markets.

There are two components of the agreement. The first is distribution into the Blio online store and e-reading app. The second part of the agreement gains Smashwords authors and publishers distribution into the library market through Baker & Taylor's Axis360 service.

If you're not familiar with Blio, it's an online store (Blio.com) and also a popular e-reading application that has been pre-loaded on over millions of computers and devices. It powers the e-reading experience for laptops, desktops and tablets produced by Dell Computer, HP, Toshiba and T-Mobile, among others. Blio is also available in the Android store.

The agreement will also bring Smashwords ebooks to public libraries that subscribe to Baker & Taylor’s new Axis360 digital media platform. Axis360, which was launched last year, has been deployed by several top public library systems in the U.S. Dozens more libraries are converting to the platform.

Read An E-book Week

Read An E-Book Week is coming! From March 4th - 10th, use code REW50 to get My Once and Future Love for $2.50.

If you already have the book, gift it to a friend! Offer good at Smashwords.