10/20/23
Toss in a little magic, a bunch of political intrigue, a pair of twins and their love interests, and apparently you get a great story! At least, per the reviews I'm getting for Twin Elements. I'm so happy everyone seems to have enjoyed it! If you haven't gotten your copy yet, I posted a bunch of links HERE, but it's available at most major retailers. I have completed writing my story Soulbond, which I plan to submit to NSP for their internal Valentine's Day call. The story ended up being short and sweet, almost fairy tale style, with a strong emphasis on the magic and the romance. I really think you guys will like it! It's due to NSP in just a few weeks, so this is a bit of a rushed timeline for me. Normally when I complete a story I give it a quick edit before setting it aside for a minimum of six to ten weeks. This allows any nuances of what I meant to say versus what is actually on the page to fade from my memory, and when I return to the story I can be much more objective. Soulbond can only sit for about two weeks before I have to start editing or else I won't make the deadline. Luckily Soulbond is a short story, so I should be able to get it finished in time. I'll be sure to let you know how it goes! I have completed writing the epilogue for The Prince in my Princes of Toval series. which means this story is also done! I really, really like how this book turned out. The magic is advanced, the characters are dynamic, and I think I've pulled the romance in nicely. Especially in the epilogue, which is all about the romance. This weekend I am going to give The Prince a once-over to complete a basic edit, before setting it aside. Unlike Soulbond, The Prince will receive the full two months rest I prefer. I plan to pull it out again for a more in-depth edit sometime in the end of December or early January, and submit it to NSP for their consideration once it's ready. Keep an eye out on this blog around then if you want to know more! In between all that other writing, I've somehow found five minutes here and there to start writing the third book, The Spy. I'm maybe 500 words in, so it's not much, but it's a start that I think is very promising. The Spy is set a few years after The Prince concludes, with a totally new set of magic rules and a fun new plot. I expect this will be the final book in the series, as it finally ties together the last loose ends from The Chef (book one). Also, Vivary Tales has been mentally harassing me, begging to know when I can return to working on it. I chose to focus on The Chef (and the sequels) instead, as both books were too intricate to write simultaneously. Plots are percolating so I can't stay away from Vivary Tales too long. As soon as The Spy is done, I will have to return to Vivary Tales. That said, I don't actually know how long The Spy will be. I have two major plot points that need to be explored in separate, but interlinked, arcs. I'm going to aim for 50k words, hope I actually get to 60k, but be willing to settle for 40k if that's what the story calls for. As soon as I'm really able to start digging into the writing, I'll be able to make a better estimate.
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10/14/23
There's so much to talk about and I'm not sure I can fit it all into one post! Sorry if this one is a little long. I'll start with the most exciting news first! Twin Elements is available for pre-ordrer at most major retailers. You can reserve your copy today! Here are some links:
NSP accepted The Chef for publishing! I'm so excited! They seemed to really enjoy it, which is always a great sign. I expect we will start working on editing sometime next April-ish, and you'll have it in your hands around this time next year. I am so incredibly close to completing The Prince, the sequel to The Chef. The story itself is done; all that's left is writing the epilogue. I am hopeful I'll be able to write the rest this weekend or next, depending on whether I get distracted by anything else. Wish me luck! Speaking of distractions, I am 90% finished with a short story for NSP's internal Valentine's Day call. When they first put out the call, I had no idea if I was going to write something for it, and I certainly had zero idea of any sort of plot. Then, last weekend I had a moment of epiphany: What if magic was illegal and my main character was cursed and needed to find some magical help without also getting thrown in jail in the process! Somehow, this crazy idea has turned into a Valentines-themed story. My working title right now is Soulbond. If I can complete it this coming week, I should have just enough time to get it edited before the submission deadline. I'll keep you all posted. On another note. I have purposefully chosen to leave politics and anything real-world out of my blog and separate from my life as a writer. However, some of you know I lived in Israel for a year while I was getting my Master's. All I'll say is so-far all my friends in Israel are okay. They've been very lucky. Some are fighting, and the rest have found other ways to give support. I might not be able to do much, safe on my couch in the US, but for anyone from Israel who reads this, please know I support you, I'm praying for you, and I wish this somehow ends with the terrorists removed from power in Gaza so all people in the region can finally live in lasting peace. |
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March 19, 2024 Soul Bond
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April 15, 2023 AuthorMell Eight is an author writing with NSP. For more information about Mell and her writing, please visit her website: http://melleightfiction. Tags
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