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Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Will you look at that?

This month for the IWSG, I'm taking a break from worrying and doing a little celebrating! I hope the good vibes from this post will follow you around and holly jolly you out of any funk you might be stuck in!! Get some cheer, cheery, cheer over here!

First, the Insecure Writer's Support Group has published a collection of sage publishing advice! And I'm so excited to be a part of it! And it's FREE right now!

Tapping into the expertise of over a hundred talented authors from around the globe, The IWSG Guide to Publishing and Beyond contains something for every writer. Whether you are starting out and need tips on the craft of writing, looking for encouragement as an already established author, taking the plunge into self-publishing, or seeking innovative ways to market and promote your work, this guide is a useful tool. Compiled into three key areas of writing, publishing, and marketing, this valuable resource offers inspirational articles, helpful anecdotes, and excellent advice on dos and don'ts that we all wish we knew when we first started out on this writing journey.


Plus, I know some of you have been looking for a good critique partner - well, you're not alone. Check this out - it's another awesome something I've been wanting to share from the super supportive IWSG organization...


Next...
I'm very excited to be close to handing over SIMULATION to my editor! And to give you all a taste of it, Chrys Fey tagged me in the 777 challenge - perfect timing!
In your current WIP, go to the 7th page, 7 lines down, and share 7 lines or so... Here I give you Colonel Crews Hamilton, the conniving, old villain from SIMULATION:

     Crews wanted an electrogun to zap the boy's head off.
     "Pull over."
     "But Crews…."
     "Pull. Over." The Colonel's glare, the original intimidator, beat Jonas' ten to one and took no arguments.
     "Are you sure? We're still downtown."
     The Colonel responded in a low, guttural voice, growling from his clenched teeth like a mean, junkyard dog. "I know where we are and I know where I'm going. Pull over the confounded car, right now."
     The fear that jumped into the young man's eyes comforted Crews. Jonas had crossed the wrong old man.


And lastly,
I took advantage of the lovely Elizabeth Arundel's offer to post about my newest release, BROKEN BRANCH FALLS, over at Unicorn Bell - another wonderful site for writing advice and encouragement and contests and more! If you've never stopped by, I suggest you do so!

Hope everyone is getting ready for the holidays! And staying warm!

My advice this month: Smile through it!
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29 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 3, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    I shall try, But always difficult with an invalid husband. And now that Google removed all my photos from my blog when they took over Picasa, I had them stored there, I have had to begin my blog again. But there's a new year ahead ☺️

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  2. Alex J. CavanaughDecember 3, 2014 at 7:26 AM

    Thanks for contributing to the book!
    Crews sounds ruthless all right.

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  3. Madeline Mora-SummonteDecember 3, 2014 at 7:56 AM

    Happy IWSG Day! No insecurities here! Congrats on all the good stuff going on. :)

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  4. Hilary Melton-ButcherDecember 3, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    Hi Tara - the IWSG guide is a great addition to all author's armour ..

    Smile through December .. good idea!! Cheers Hilary

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  5. cleemckenzieDecember 3, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    See you in the anthology, Tara! And congrats on finishing up on your project.

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  6. Stephanie FarisDecember 3, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    Congratulations on having so much going on. Does the IWSG book have advice for people who want to self-publish? I am asked questions ALL THE TIME about how to go about getting a manuscript formatted and such and I'd love to just point them to this book!

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  7. Loni TownsendDecember 3, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    Thanks for sharing the holiday cheer! Usually cold weather gets me down, but I'm motivated to stay positive this season. *releases worries into the wild*

    Have a fantastic season!

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  8. Sarah AhiersDecember 3, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    Ooh. I don't know what's going on in your WIP but that sounds super exciting!

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  9. L. Diane WolfeDecember 3, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    With the book coming out, I skipped insecurities this week.

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  10. Chrys FeyDecember 3, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    An electrogun? Oh jeez! Crews sounds like a man you don't want to mess this. That was a fun and exciting excerpt, Tara! I'm so happy that you participated in the challenge. :)

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  11. Emily R. KingDecember 3, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    Thanks for introducing me to Unicorn Bell!

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  12. Susan Gourley/KelleyDecember 3, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    Thanks for the tag. Interesting bit you shared. I could use an electrogun some days.

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  13. Sheena-kay GrahamDecember 3, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    I love the Colonel, he's scary devious. IWSG Critique has a new member, me! Have a great day Tara.

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  14. Liz A.December 3, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    Just trying to stay dry at the moment...

    Happy December. And glad to have you over at Unicorn Bell.

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  15. Sarah FosterDecember 3, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    The Critique Circle sounds wonderful! I may want to get some more editing done before I throw my work out there, but I'm definitely keeping that in mind.

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  16. F. StoneDecember 3, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    Thanks for sharing. Blessings.

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  17. Carrie-AnneDecember 3, 2014 at 5:30 PM

    Good luck with your new book! I joined the Critique Circle, though I haven't found any historical writers in it so far.

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  18. Juneta keyDecember 3, 2014 at 7:35 PM

    I always enjoy your post. You do have a lot going on. Wishing You the Best,
    Juneta

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  19. KimberlyDecember 3, 2014 at 7:51 PM

    I got the guide today! Great 777 excerpt! I just requested to join the critique circle - sounds awesome.

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  20. UnknownDecember 3, 2014 at 9:36 PM

    Congrats on handing Simulation to your editor! The excerpt was great!

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  21. RenaDecember 3, 2014 at 11:49 PM

    Congratulations on being ready to hand over your sequel to the editor! That's great news, and it looks like a great novel. Good luck!

    Also, you give excellent advice!

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  22. dolorahDecember 3, 2014 at 11:57 PM

    You certainly made me smile tonight Tara. thanks.

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  23. LD MastersonDecember 4, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    It always feels good when you can take a break from worrying and celebrate. Keep smiling.

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  24. Sherry EllisDecember 4, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    Great excerpt! Hope your editor likes it.

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  25. A Beer for the ShowerDecember 4, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    Congrats on handing over Simulation! That was a great excerpt... remind me never to cross Colonel Crews.

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  26. Nick WilfordDecember 4, 2014 at 4:50 PM

    Thanks! I could use some good vibes. Excerpt was great.

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  27. Christine RainsDecember 4, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    I'm smiling. Smiling. Smiling. Can I have some cookies now? ;)

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  28. DMSDecember 6, 2014 at 1:03 AM

    Great advice! I have found that smiling can get us through a lot. :) So excited for the ISWG Anthology. Congrats!
    ~Jess

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  29. AnonymousDecember 7, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    I joined the critique circle.

    Thank you for tagging me. It's a fun tag.

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