Hello Everybody,
Just thought I'd post the wonderful news that I have been accepted into a wonderful group of authors, we have a blogsite and a facebook page so that you won't miss a thing about all the exciting news that us wonderful authors are up to.
Come and check us out at: http://famousfiveplus.blogspot.com/
There is also a permanent link here on my blog for you the next time you come back to visit me.
Til next time
Happy Reading
Valissa
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
Hot on the trail
I am hot on the trail of a new romance story, yes another romance and this has a bit of spice in it so if you don't mind a bit of spice in your life (or at least your reading), then this will be the story for you.
I should have got up this morning at 2am when the characters wouldn't stop 'dialogueing' (is that a word??) in my head, the storyline so vivid, the characters so entertaining and HOT.
The book is going to be called Advertisment for love and while I've had the idea for it for a while, since Novemeber last year, last night it came over thick, fast and hot.
So I thought that I would sit here and let you know what I will be up to over the next few weeks, months and I will give you snippets and insights as we go along.
Til next time
Happy Reading
Valissa
I should have got up this morning at 2am when the characters wouldn't stop 'dialogueing' (is that a word??) in my head, the storyline so vivid, the characters so entertaining and HOT.
The book is going to be called Advertisment for love and while I've had the idea for it for a while, since Novemeber last year, last night it came over thick, fast and hot.
So I thought that I would sit here and let you know what I will be up to over the next few weeks, months and I will give you snippets and insights as we go along.
Til next time
Happy Reading
Valissa
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Trying to get back into it.
Since my last post things have been scrambled.
My son (I do love him) downloaded a virus that wiped my entire computer, I lost everything including all the work I had done, all of my programs, the lot.
Did I mentioned that he is still alive and that I love him (moment of madness).
So instead of writing, I have been trying to get my computer back to where it should be or where I would like it to be. I must have some brains as I have the most of my work saved on disk and USB which were in storage an hour from my home, so I drive down there retreive them and I was happy that I had the back up, but the next book in the Crystal Hart series I lost almost three months work as I had not updated the USB.
I have to say I am very disheartened at this as it was almost ready to go the the editor, now I'm not even sure if I want to pursue it, the only thing that keeps me going is the people who have read it want to know what happens next. I still haven't written anything more.
I am involved and run the local writer's group and I am helping another writer Kitty Jardin publish her first novel and it looks like I may have another two that I will be helping and publishing through my publishing arm, DARE Publishing. It feels good to help someone and this feels a lot better than the wallowing of pity that I was almost drowning in with the loss of my Hart Series follow up.
So that is where I am at, a bit of a dramatic turn of events since my last post but perhaps in a way it is good, I am sure the universe knows which way it is guiding me.
Til next time
Happy Reading
Valissa
My son (I do love him) downloaded a virus that wiped my entire computer, I lost everything including all the work I had done, all of my programs, the lot.
Did I mentioned that he is still alive and that I love him (moment of madness).
So instead of writing, I have been trying to get my computer back to where it should be or where I would like it to be. I must have some brains as I have the most of my work saved on disk and USB which were in storage an hour from my home, so I drive down there retreive them and I was happy that I had the back up, but the next book in the Crystal Hart series I lost almost three months work as I had not updated the USB.
I have to say I am very disheartened at this as it was almost ready to go the the editor, now I'm not even sure if I want to pursue it, the only thing that keeps me going is the people who have read it want to know what happens next. I still haven't written anything more.
I am involved and run the local writer's group and I am helping another writer Kitty Jardin publish her first novel and it looks like I may have another two that I will be helping and publishing through my publishing arm, DARE Publishing. It feels good to help someone and this feels a lot better than the wallowing of pity that I was almost drowning in with the loss of my Hart Series follow up.
So that is where I am at, a bit of a dramatic turn of events since my last post but perhaps in a way it is good, I am sure the universe knows which way it is guiding me.
Til next time
Happy Reading
Valissa
Thursday, April 26, 2012
When things happen.....
Oh yes things happen and I suppose I could use an expletive word here but I won't.
My son with his love of games on the internet unitentionally downloaded a virus and as much as I can say that I have my computer back, I have lost EVERYTHING.
Thank goodness I had the brains to backup my work, however in saying that, the last three months I became complacent and all that I have done in that time is lot.
You don't realise how much you do til it is lost. I did a lot, a book that I had almost completed is now back to the drawing stage, I hang my head in shame that I did not backup. Out of all this I have learnt a very crucial point. BACKUP! BACKUP! BACKUP!
That was all I really wanted to say today, I must get back to writing to try and recoup what I have lost, perhaps it will be better than before. :)
Til next time
Happy Reading
Valissa
Oh yes things happen and I suppose I could use an expletive word here but I won't.
My son with his love of games on the internet unitentionally downloaded a virus and as much as I can say that I have my computer back, I have lost EVERYTHING.
Thank goodness I had the brains to backup my work, however in saying that, the last three months I became complacent and all that I have done in that time is lot.
You don't realise how much you do til it is lost. I did a lot, a book that I had almost completed is now back to the drawing stage, I hang my head in shame that I did not backup. Out of all this I have learnt a very crucial point. BACKUP! BACKUP! BACKUP!
That was all I really wanted to say today, I must get back to writing to try and recoup what I have lost, perhaps it will be better than before. :)
Til next time
Happy Reading
Valissa
Monday, April 16, 2012
What next?
Well it has been a while since I have posted much to my blog and while I would love to say that I have been too busy writing a novel it just isnt the case.
The past two weeks the kids have been on holidays and have dominated the computer or I have been donating my time to them, and the great part I love about what I do is that I can dedicate my time to them.
So what next, I have four projects going and I would love to dedicate my time to all of them but the reality is, is that I need to concentrate on one at a time, I'm not sure which one at the moment.
I am writing a new novel called advertisement for love and I am really in love with the characters they are really strong characters and I love playing with their situation.
I also have Becky which I have published as an e-book at the typesetters 
so that it can be made into a traditional book for all of you (including myself who love to hug a book). So I just got that back and I need to go through the manuscript and check for errors, any one who is in the business knows that this is time consuming, necessary but still time demanding.
so that it can be made into a traditional book for all of you (including myself who love to hug a book). So I just got that back and I need to go through the manuscript and check for errors, any one who is in the business knows that this is time consuming, necessary but still time demanding.I have another novel called Chance at love at the editors and I am waiting for that to come back, I love this book which is about the chance that we may have but let slip and then wonder about, I am looking forward to getting that out for you all to read.
And then of course there is the second book to the Crystal Hart series which I am still working on, polishing I suppose, there is a lot happening in this book with the characters and keeping up with them is a task, but funny and for those of you who loved Nan Hart she is back, full of life, (I find myself laughing at this).
So today I am torn between what project I am going to work on, as I said I want to work on them all, I think I might have a cup of coffee and ponder on it a while.
til next time
Happy Reading
Valissa
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
The thought of selling my soul
A long time ago in 2004 when i first started writing my first, now published book, I dreamt that in five years I would be famous and rich, so five years have passed and some more, and I am yet to be rich.
I think most authors dream that they will be a success like Stephanie Meyer or JK Rowling, it would be nice, more than nice.
So far I think I have put more money into my books than I have gained (money wise), in terms of pride and self accomplishment, it has paid me back more than I ever thought it would and probably what keeps me going, that and the fact that I love what I do.
In order for me to do what I do, my wonderful husband supports us and our kids, his job is a two hour drive away, that's one way, not a round trip, so he does a thirteen hour day to support me. When I see him on the couch after tea asleep because he is too tired to go to bed, my heart breaks, he is doing this for me, because I gave up my job to pursue a dream that is still yet to provide a decent income, (one day I hope).
So here I sit at my blog and blog away, there are options to make money on the internet with a website and a blog, and that is advertising, allowing advertisements to make way onto your screen and into the lives of the reader.
If I were to consider this to help supplement my income, am I selling my soul?
I am very tempted to do this, but have a conflict within myself as to whether to allow advertising into my what I deem artistic creation.
Well I am off to do some more writing on a new book and some editing on another I can't decide which to start but leaning more towards starting a new one, I love starting new books.
Well til next time,
Happy Reading
Valissa
I think most authors dream that they will be a success like Stephanie Meyer or JK Rowling, it would be nice, more than nice.
So far I think I have put more money into my books than I have gained (money wise), in terms of pride and self accomplishment, it has paid me back more than I ever thought it would and probably what keeps me going, that and the fact that I love what I do.
In order for me to do what I do, my wonderful husband supports us and our kids, his job is a two hour drive away, that's one way, not a round trip, so he does a thirteen hour day to support me. When I see him on the couch after tea asleep because he is too tired to go to bed, my heart breaks, he is doing this for me, because I gave up my job to pursue a dream that is still yet to provide a decent income, (one day I hope).
So here I sit at my blog and blog away, there are options to make money on the internet with a website and a blog, and that is advertising, allowing advertisements to make way onto your screen and into the lives of the reader.
If I were to consider this to help supplement my income, am I selling my soul?
I am very tempted to do this, but have a conflict within myself as to whether to allow advertising into my what I deem artistic creation.
Well I am off to do some more writing on a new book and some editing on another I can't decide which to start but leaning more towards starting a new one, I love starting new books.
Well til next time,
Happy Reading
Valissa
Friday, March 9, 2012
My book is out.
Some days there are days when you feel pretty good and that you want to savour the moment for a long time.
There have been a few moments along the journey of my second published book Becky that have made me tear my hair out (not many) and some that have put a huge smile on my face and a huge overwhelming sense of achievement and pride in my heart.
Today is one of those days.
Today I published my book to Amazon and is now available for everyone to read and enjoy, I can't begin to tell you the enormous amount of joy that has brought to me, my love for writing and telling stories is out there for you to enjoy and share.
I feel very privileged.
I hope you take the time to read and enjoy it.
The link to Amazon and my book. (Had to plug it!) :)
Til Next time
Happy Reading
Valissa
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)