Friday, December 9, 2022

Friday Janice Seagraves is visiting and talking about Characters

 Day 1 Characters

 
2. Heroes, Heroines, Villains. Which are your favorite to write? 
Actually, all of them. I find each has their own challenges and each just as hard or easy to write.
 
3. Heroes. How do you find them? Do pictures, real life or plain imagination create the man you want every reader to love? Do they come before the plot or after you have the idea for the story?
In Windswept Shores books one and two the hero I kept picturing Dominic Percell. When I wrote the Matrix Crystal Series, I remember meeting a woman who was literally golden. Golden hair, golden eyes, golden skin. So, I decided the people of the planet they were on looked like her. In the Chronicles of Arcon, I had a dream of aliens on Earth who had long white hair and pale skin. I used that dream to write Alien Heart and all the Arcons who look just like that with the exception of Alien Collision. In that book, Sky cuts off his hair. Which normal Arcons would never do. They take pride in their long locks. Sky did it to morn his dead mate.
 
4. Heroines. How do you find them? Do pictures, real life or imagination create the woman you want the reader to root for? Do they appear before the plot or after you have the idea for the story?
  Your favorite book? 
My imagination mostly. My earliest heroines were green eyed redheads because.... well... I was at the time. Yes, I committed the crime of author insert. Now, I try to make each and every heroine unique in her own way. In Alien Desire, the heron is half Japanese. In Alien Enslaved, the heroine was dark headed until she was changed by Nanobots to resemble a Arcon female. In Alien Collision, the heroine is dark skinned and curly haired. 

5. Villains or villainesses or an antagonist, since they don’t always have to be the bad guy or girl. They can be a person opposed to the hero’s or heroine’s obtaining their goal. How do you choose one? How do you make them human? I don't. LOL. Most of my antagonists aren't even human. 
 
6. What is your latest release? Who is the hero, heroine and or the villain?
My latest release is Alien Collision. The heroine is pregnant, and the two heroes are Arcons from Chronicles of Arcon. She can't understand how they both want her, but they do. And they are both willing to do anything to help her. Which is good because the deserted planet they are all on is host to a hoard of killers and their luck might have just ran out. 
 
7. What are you working on now?
I'm working on three stories. All of them are about magic. The first two follow each other. And the third is about a woman who is literally pregnant with a dragon. And it has awakened. 
 
8. How can people find you?
 
9. Who are your favorite authors?
Jim Butcher, PC Hodgell, Kate Gellar, Lydia M. Hawke, and Christine Pope.

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Thursday Writing Past Betrayals, Past Loves #MFRWAuthor #BWLAuthor #Paranormal #time Travel #Romance

 I love reading about ancient Egypt. I was reading a book on the history that included a time when the kingdom was in termoil and many men view to become Pharaoh. These words struck me. And Mermeshu was his name. He vied to become Pharaoh. That roiled in my thoughts for days and suddenly I thought of a curse that would send him and the women he betrayed across the centuries to various lands. This meant much research and took time. Fortunately I was in college at the time taking courses for my BA in English. A late bloomming student but the library gave me access to the books I needed.

The book starts in the present time and through antiquities found in her father's shop, she is transported to other lands. And in these lands a number of characters are found. The hero, the heroine, the villain, her father, a helpful neighbor, a second enemy and a friend.

Exploring these places and times was fun and covered many hours of research, even a time in this country during the Victorian age. Not only was this a fun experience but I learned much of the history of other places that Egypt. Pompei being one that fascinated me. It's so nice when writing a book gives one pleasure and never a bad moment. This book was originally called All Our Yesterdays. Bothe titles fit the book perfectly.

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Thursday About the Writing of Seppal #BWLAuthor #MFRWAuthor #fantasy #swords #sorcery

 Writing a series can be an interesting experience and something I enjoy reading. Seppal is the fifth book in the series and there is just one more to finish the series. There's a problem there I won't get into. When I began Seppal, I wanted to make the book one that could stand alone and yet bring in elements to tie this to the main story. There are of course the windsteeds, Midra and Midran, Healers, Warriors and Seers. Then I set about to make the book different from the others. So far, I think I have managed to do this.

Entering this created world where the god and goddess have two sides. The idea came from Janus, a god who looks two ways. I realized this part of the world I'd created had a rocky shore and an ocean. The cover shows the desolation I thought needed for this book. Then how to bring the characters into being. I knew there were two teams, one of men and one of women. Suddenly, they were much younger than the characters at the start of the other stories. I also realized in one of the early books Seppal was the home of the windsteeds. The warrior heroine was born and then using the storms that came in the fall found those who were the other triad, The seaweed collectors idea set my imagination  to wondering why and the three colors of seaweeds arrived.

I enjoyed writing this book and watching the characters grow into ones with the power to change their part of the world.

 

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

New Release Seppal Meeting of Three and Three #MFRWHooks #BWLAuthor #fantasy #Healer #Warrior #Seer

 

Join the authors at MFRWHooks here  http://mfrwbookhooks.blogspot.com for some great excerpts. Mine is found at eclecticwriter.blogspot.com and is a New Release. The 3 and 3 first meeting.

Blurb:

In Seppal, the prophecy has been heard and the Three and Three are awaited.

Ranal’s dead mam once told him one day he would learn why he had been born. He has found two companions, boys like himself who have no home and become seaweed gatherers like he has been. His two friends are developing strange skill. He can see no change in himself but he desires a sword. Then they will be three, Seer, Healer and Warrior

Amera returns to the clan after spending the summer with the king windsteed stallion and six yearlings. What she finds is the slaughtered herd and also the clan. Only one person remains barely alive and tells her Bethera, her cousin and almost sister has been taken by the priestesses and their guards. Not knowing what to do, Amera follows the king stallion to a sheltered glen and a huge cave complex. When the stallion calls her, she follows him to the priestesses’ keep and manages to rescue her cousin and another young girl. During the next few years, her friends develop talents and are becoming the Seer and the Healer. Amera wants to become the warrior but she can’t imagine how she can gain a sword.

Now the Three and Three must join to bring justice, healing, order and change to Seppal.



Excerpt:

       The three unsaddled windsteeds raced after the galloping king stallion. As the ruins grew closer, Amera saw three men leave the opening of the large room. Young, tall and dark-haired. Who were they? As she approached she studied them. Their green eyes were much like hers and her companions. The unsaddled windsteeds arrived to face the men.

     “Who are you?” Amera asked.

     “We are Three,” one said. “Who are you?”

     “We are also Three. I am Amera, Warrior.” She indicated her companions. “Bethera, Healer. Ciera, Seer.”

     The young man laughed. “Ranal, Warrior. Tegal, Healer and Seval, Seer. Will you join us for a meal? Alas, we have little food.”

     Amera nodded. “We will. Our saddlebags are full. Spend time with your windsteeds. You have been chosen.” She dismounted and lifted her packs before unsaddling her steed. “We will await you inside.”

     Bethera and Ciera followed her example. The three entered the large partially roofed room.

     “Do we trust them?” Bethera asked.

     “They are chosen to be riders,” Amera said. “We have no choice.” She set about tending to the fire.

 

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Tuesday's Writer's Tip - Mind Plots #BWLAuthor #MFRWAuthor #writing #plot #Mind

 When I first thought about this, a book that I read years ago came to mind. I have no idea of the title or the author. The entire book was in the viewpoint of the character who had a stroke and could not talk. The book reviewed his life and also his feelings of being trapped and unable to speak. Now this might be a bit over the top in describing mind plots but it gives a general idea.

These plots, while there may be some action are centered more on the feelings and the mental interactions of the characters Life is examined thoroughly. Even when there are action scenes, the exploration of these is mental.

 

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Monday, December 5, 2022

Meandering on Monday with Janet Lane Walters #BWLAuthor #MFRWAuthor #Reading #Writing #Thoughts

 Meander 1 - Reading - Been reading this and that during the past week. Did find a new author I liked one of her books - In the Pines - Kendra Eliot. Nice suspense and also good characters who were learning how to live with each other and also dealing with lost child. Have started an Andre Norton I never read before. Not a fantasy but more like a gothic and perhaps with some paranormal bits. The Iron Butterfly.

Meander 2 - Thoughts - Am dealing with a note from my putlisher and they won't be publishing any more fantasies. That is sad but nothing I can do but decide what I will do. I will finish Keltoi and give thoughts to start later in the year with self-publishing all the fantasies. One will see. I have also outlines a romance in the Moon Child series. Not sure i like the ending but that is always up for change as I write the book. Also. Katherine Miller will rise again. How to explain her not having murders around her but the COVID epidemic will explain this. Thinking about calling the book Bitter Tea or Spiked Tea. Will decide later. The Halloween parade and the mayor will be in this book.

<eander 3 - Writing - Have outlined a new book tentatively called Creative Dreams and I'll start on it soon but I will also continue with Keltoi. I will finish the book but not as quickly as I have been writing it. Also must start thinking of Murder and Bitter Tea. But that will take awhile but I do know who will be murdered and part of the reason but not all. Haven't found a real villain but I know at least two who are there for Katherine's discomfort.

 

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Sunday, December 4, 2022

Sunday's Book - Seppal - Book 5 of Moon Rising Series Just released #BWLAuthor #MFRWAuthor #fantasy #swords #magic

 

 

In Seppal, the prophecy has been heard and the Three and Three are awaited.

Ranal’s dead mam once told him one day he would learn why he had been born. He has found two companions, boys like himself who have no home and become seaweed gatherers like he has been. His two friends are developing strange skill. He can see no change in himself but he desires a sword. Then they will be three, Seer, Healer and Warrior

Amera returns to the clan after spending the summer with the king windsteed stallion and six yearlings. What she finds is the slaughtered herd and also the clan. Only one person remains barely alive and tells her Bethera, her cousin and almost sister has been taken by the priestesses and their guards. Not knowing what to do, Amera follows the king stallion to a sheltered glen and a huge cave complex. When the stallion calls her, she follows him to the priestesses’ keep and manages to rescue her cousin and another young girl. During the next few years, her friends develop talents and are becoming the Seer and the Healer. Amera wants to become the warrior but she can’t imagine how she can gain a sword.

Now the Three and Three must join to bring justice, healing, order and change to Seppal.

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Saturday, December 3, 2022

Saturday's Blurbs feature Books by Joan Ramirez #MFRWAuthor #Romance #J.L.Regen #Children #Non-fiction

 


MY BOOK was NOMINATED AS ROMANCE NOVEL OF 2019 BY READERS CHOICE.

SECRET DESIRES is now on sale at Audible.com and on iTunes. Now, you can listen to Margo’s story and cheer her on as you commute to work or sit back and adjust your headsets at home. It is also available on B&N.com and Amazon.com –eBook and paper.

                                                            SECRET DESIRES

ISBN: 978-0-9984099-1-7

                        Nothing in Margo Simmons’s life comes easy. She can’t claim the inheritance on a condo apartment her uncle has left to her until she is gainfully employed in a job for a year. She meets the man of her dreams but anguishes over a loving relationship because he is still emotionally tied to his deceased wife. With great difficulty, she becomes the guardian to a recently orphaned child she had been tutoring.   Margo evolves from an insecure, newbie elementary teacher into a woman determined to fulfill the secret desires locked in her heart. My story speaks to anyone who has suffered a loss and had to start over.

J.L. Regen’s book was inspired by a real life story of lovers who join hearts against many odds. She lives in the New York metropolitan area, is a published photojournalist, has short suspense stories online, and has taught English as a Second Language to students around the globe. This is her first contemporary romance. She has also published three nonfiction books and is crafting a historical suspense set in World War II.

Contact: J. L. Regen

 Writerjr1044@gmail.com

Website: www.Joansbookshelf.com

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JAMIE IS AUTISTIC: LEARNING IN A SPECIAL WAY

Contact:  Joan Ramirez, Author

Website:  joansbookshelf.com

NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE on AUDIBLE.COM, on iTunes and Amazon.com as an audio book/ also Amazon.com in Spanish.

Jamie is the story of a young girl's struggles as an Autistic learner. Through support from parents, teachers, and a school counselor, she is able to learn and make friends. Exercises to help Autistic learners are included in the back of the book. While this story was written for Autistic students, it will also show all children the importance of acceptance of others and learning in different ways.

The Spanish Language version of Jamie, “Jamie Es Autista”  is  available for readers in the US and Europe.

The Chinese language version is also available.

Joan Ramirez’s book was inspired by the many special learners she has taught as a Special Education teacher. She lives in the New Jersey/New York Metropolitan area and has an M.S. in Journalism, an M.S. in English as a Second Language, and an M.S. in Elementary/Special Education. She is also a published photographer and has travelled worldwide to give workshops in photojournalism.

Karen Phillips, Cover Designer, resides in California and has a diversified list of clients.

Paperback       ISBN: 9781494274405

                                                            E-book format ISBN: 9781311416780

                                                                        Spanish ISBN: 9780998409924

            Chinese ISBN: 978-0998409955

The Right Rules

This handbook is intended to help individuals in Engineering/Technical industries and English as Second Language professionals enhance their client rosters. Its contents are not a guarantee of same. Only perseverance can accomplish that task. So, study and write on.


Friday, December 2, 2022

Joan Ramirez is Visiting and Talking about Who She Was Before #MFRWAuthor #ESL #Romance #Children #Business

 What Were You Before

 
Day 1
1. What were you before you became an author? Did this influence your choices as a writer?
Before I became an author, I wrote for a large corporation and still teach ESL to grade school students.
 
2. Are you genre specific or general? I don’t mean major genres but subdivisions or romance, mystery or paranormal.
Romance, children's, and business.
 
3. What is your latest release?
The Write Rules and a short story in a Military Writers of America Anthology
 
4. What are you working on now?
Two historical suspense series novels and a MG novel on bullying and the Holocaust
 
5. Does your reading choices influence your choice of a writing career?
Absolutely. I read to write. It makes the process of writing more meaningful to me.
 
6. Where can we find you?
www.joansbookshelf..com
plus Amazon..com and B&N.com
Just type in Secret Desires by JL Regen; Jamie is Autistic by Joan Ramirez, and The Write Rules by Joan Ramirez

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Thursday Writing The Amber Chronicles #BWLAuthor #MFRWAuthor #Fantasy #novellas #collection

 The Amber Chronicles was written for a series of collections put out by a group of authors in a mutual group of promoting each other's books. We were all given a gem as ours and mine was amber. Agem I enjoyed and one i had found with a bit of fern inside. All the stories were fantasies and that's a genre I enjoy reading and writing. Among the stories is one that's my favorite The Amber Dragon about a young and haughty princess who is turned into an amber dragon. Th become herself, she must find a prince to kiss her. But shehas insulted every prince in the surrounding kingdoms. There are hints of humor and the princess must learn lessons. Among the other stories in the collection are ones loosely based on fairy tales.

When the rights were returned to me, I decided to put them into a collection. That meant writing two more novellas, one to start the book and the other to end the book bringing the character from the first story through the lessons learned by the heroines and heroes of the novellas. I thoroughly enjoyed writing these stories and hope they bring enjoyment to the readers.

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