IWSG April 3, 2019 Genie With A Pen?
I HAVE PUBLISHING NEWS!
I am so excited. I have a story in an anthology available on Amazon with 12 other authors. I was also co-editor of the anthology Grumpy Old Gods Volume 1. We have a second Grumpy Old Gods with tentative publication date in June 2019. Plus we have a call for submission for a 3rd Grumpy Old Gods with a Halloween theme tentative publication date September 2019.
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My Story Blurb: In Grumpy Old Gods Volume 1
Playing Hooky by Juneta Key: Death’s FA can’t catch a break; the head reaper himself has gone AWOL and someone placed an ad in the Paranormal Chronicles implying that the position was open! Now Alister has a waiting room full of deities who are demanding to interview for the position, a position he’s fairly certain can’t be filled by anyone except Death himself!
What happens when gods wane, retire, or just decide they need a change of employment?
13 writers took up the challenge and let their imaginations run wild in this anthology that is nearly-always amusing, somewhat insightful, and completely irreverent as we imagine the gods of yore in retirement. Volume 1.
Kick Off Meet The Authors!
We are adding an author a day to this Meet the Author series starting March 23-April 4th as a kick off to our launch. Grumpy Old Gods vol. 1 releasing March 30th.
So be sure to check back and read about each of the authors. We have all kinds of surprises and fun tidbits that show up randomly. Don’t miss them.
Meet the 13 Authors of Grumpy Old Gods Volume 1–read about them HERE.
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Ten authors explore young love in all its facets, from heartbreak to budding passion. An Insecure Writer’s Support Group Anthology Release date – April 30, 2019 Young Adult Fiction: Romance –General/Paranormal/Contemporary
OPTIONAL IWSG Day Question:
If you could use a wish to help you write just ONE scene/chapter of your book, which one would it be? (examples: fight scene / first kiss scene / death scene / chase scene / first chapter / middle chapter / end chapter, etc.)
Answer: Definitely the Middle Chapter as that is where I always lose steam or get lost or hit problems.
ANGST:
I did not expect planning and organizing to be such a learning curve, but it ain’t easy with all the moving parts of publishing, setting up, launching, interacting and keeping up with your authors. Plus you add in the doing and getting it done, Wowsa! I love it but I gots a lot to learn. *yes the s on got is on purpose*
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Grumpy Old Gods Vol. 3 Halloween Edition
Spooky Myths, Legends, Haunting…
Grumpy Old Gods Volume 3 Halloween Edition. Deadline: June 29th, 2019
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April 12, 2019 @ 06:26
Congrats, Juneta! There’s always something new to learn 🙂 Looking forward to reading your story in the anthology! So much to read, so little time.
April 9, 2019 @ 10:13
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Great job packing so much into this cool post. Congrats on the anthology. I’m glad to hear is going so well and working toward a third volume already. Do pretty well developing the middle stuff but struggle with making it enjoyable to read. Still, it’s the end that’s a major struggle for me. Looking forward to starting the new book club book. I missed the last discussion, but hopefully, that won’t happen again.
April 8, 2019 @ 12:31
Congratulations on the anthologies! Middles can be tricky. I don’t think we ever quit learning in writing and publishing, and I’m beginning to wonder how anyone keeps up with everything. It’s insane at times.
April 8, 2019 @ 12:34
Agreed. All so true.
April 8, 2019 @ 12:15
Congratulations on both anthologies!!! I am so happy for you!
April 8, 2019 @ 12:31
Thank you.
April 7, 2019 @ 14:13
Oh. My. Gosh! I don’t even know where to begin once I decide to get my memoir published. I’m not sure we can ever know everything needed to accomplish the best launch of a book. I plan on learning from all of you valuable IWSG members. I’m terrified! All best to you, Juneta!
April 8, 2019 @ 12:31
Wishing you much success with yours. I don’t think we ever know enough the first few or several we do. Still, feel like I know nothing. Thank you.
April 4, 2019 @ 20:29
Middles do tend to droop, lol. Sounds like you’ve got it handled though. You’re one busy lady. Go you!
April 8, 2019 @ 12:29
Thank you. I struggle with middles but working on it.
April 4, 2019 @ 14:24
Sounds like you’re keeping busy. I can see where all the angst is coming from. At least now you have more practicing shepherding an anthology. Good luck!
April 8, 2019 @ 12:29
Thank you. Yup getting the practice in.
April 4, 2019 @ 11:06
Congratulations on your book release!!! It is tough to organize all the moving pieces, but I’m sure it will go well!
April 4, 2019 @ 11:57
Thank you. Yes, it is and there is a lot, lol. They just keep moving too and sometimes you have to chase’em down or find them.
April 4, 2019 @ 10:42
Congratulations! The middle always gets me too. I don’t want it to sag or get boring. Something important has to happen, but it can’t outshine the big climax.
April 4, 2019 @ 11:56
Thank you. Exactly!
April 4, 2019 @ 09:02
Wow. So much good news. Congratulations!
April 4, 2019 @ 11:55
Thank you.
April 4, 2019 @ 08:50
Wow- my brain is swirling with all your activity. Just remember when tackling all these projects the old adage, you eat an elephant one bite at a time. You can handle it ALL!!! Congrats on your new anthology!
JQ Rose
April 4, 2019 @ 11:55
My brain is swirling too, lol. I’ll remember that. Thank you.
April 4, 2019 @ 06:21
It’s the middle for me too – finding out how ‘A’ gets to ‘C’ puts me in such a muddle!
Sooo proud of you! Lookit you, publishing all these anthologies!!! 🙂 🙂 You totally go girl!
April 4, 2019 @ 11:54
Those darn middles. Thank you.
April 4, 2019 @ 00:35
Visiting your blog is such a pleasure. Love the vibe!
Congrats on the anthology!
April 4, 2019 @ 11:54
Ah, thank you and thank you again lol.
April 3, 2019 @ 21:12
You are one busy lady! Congrats on the release and I am totally intrigued with the Halloween theme – that’s right up my alley.
And yes, the middle does get muddled. I’m right there in my current WIP.
April 4, 2019 @ 11:53
yeah I am excited about the Halloween one too. Thank you.
April 3, 2019 @ 20:35
Congrats!! There is a lot of learning behind all the processes of writing, publishing, marketing. And lots of fun too.
April 4, 2019 @ 11:53
No, kidding and thank you.
April 3, 2019 @ 20:18
Grumpy Old Gods sounds wonderful – just what I need to read!! The middle . . . I always pause there and reread (for the first time) from page one to get my momentum back so it can carry me the rest of the way through the book. It’s the only way I can breech that annoying sagging middle (Change Grumpy Old Gods to Grumpy Old Grammy)!
April 4, 2019 @ 11:52
LOL, yeah middles… Thank you. LOL, Grumpy Old Grammy is as catchy as Grandma got run over by a reindeer, yeah that is where my mind went.
April 3, 2019 @ 19:48
If anyone could use more time, it’s you, Juneta! Congratulations on the release. I’ve just downloaded it. Digging in soon!
April 3, 2019 @ 20:20
Thank you I hope you enjoy the stories.
April 3, 2019 @ 18:36
Congrats on the book release. Love the covers of the series. Very bright and atmospheric, totally unmistakable as a brand.
April 3, 2019 @ 18:44
Thank you. My partner Vanessa did those. Really appreciate your telling us too. Makes us feel better about everything knowing others like it. .
April 3, 2019 @ 15:54
Woot on the release! I’ve been in on a few anthologies and I can certainly agree that it takes a lot of work to do all the organizing and prepping of stuff. Good job tackling it, though!
April 3, 2019 @ 16:54
Thank you. I have found I like the short story. I need to try to write for other anthologies too. Happy IWSG!
April 3, 2019 @ 15:26
Good grief! You have so much going on. I’m applauding your stamina.
April 3, 2019 @ 16:09
No I don’t have stamina. I am really tired and there is still stuff to do, but it has to be done. It is one more step away from the mire my life has fallen into and maybe a bit of hope to the future, I hope. Thanks for stopping by.
April 3, 2019 @ 14:57
Congrats, Juneta. You earned your spot among the rest. 🙂
Anna from elements of emaginette
April 3, 2019 @ 16:04
Thank you Anna.
April 3, 2019 @ 12:50
A third one this fall? Very cool.
Thanks for plugging all of the IWSG happenings.
April 3, 2019 @ 14:24
Yup a 3rd one this fall. Maybe one around Christmas time but that is up in the air for now. Thank you and your welcome.
April 3, 2019 @ 12:32
Congrats on your publication! It is on my Kindle right now, moving up the queue. I am excited to read it!
April 3, 2019 @ 14:22
Ooo, thank you so much. I hope you enjoy it.
April 3, 2019 @ 09:18
LOL! There’s SO much to publishing, and coordinating that with a bunch of anthology authors adds a whole new level. Trust me.
April 3, 2019 @ 14:22
It does. I probably should have asked for tips. Thank you.
April 3, 2019 @ 08:15
Congrats on the recent publishing success! That’s fantastic.
I can’t even imagine how difficult organizing an anthology must be. I’d guess it’s like herding cats.
April 3, 2019 @ 14:21
ROFL it is a bit like herding cats. Too funny. Love the image that brought. Thank you.
April 3, 2019 @ 07:01
Congratulations! I am happy for you and I see that Book 2 and 3 are already in the making for Grumpy Old Gods.
All the best with your upcoming projects.
Shalom aleichem,
Pat G @ EverythingMustChange
April 3, 2019 @ 14:20
Thank you so much, Pat. ((HUGS)) I am rather excited about the Halloween edition. One of my favorite holidays. I love all the dress up you can do and candy. Bad candy I know, but try to stick to chocolate and taffy.
April 3, 2019 @ 06:50
Organizing is a monster for me, too. I’m better with it after my bullet journal turned up, but I’ll still take any tips or secrets you have.
Happy IWSG day!
April 3, 2019 @ 14:19
I did the BJ for a while then lost the habit. Need to start that again. Start early, plan and set up more before the date then you think you have to do and ask for help. It is always easier and more motivating is you share the hoopla with someone. That’s all the tips for now but I am sure I will have lots more as still learning.
April 3, 2019 @ 16:05
I really didn’t “get” the bullet journal until I started personalizing it for what I was doing. I’m crazy about it, now, but that’s more because it’s the first planner I’ve ever had that actually “fits”, so to speak. I’ll take any tips you have to hand out!
April 8, 2019 @ 12:38
I was really into for several years, but this year for some reason just dropped the ball started using my computer more. I do use it somewhat for keeping track of business and needs to be done writing wise but less than I did. I do like it and definitely personal and keep it pretty simple when I do do it and use for a catchall for everything that is the only way I do, do it, regularly until this year. It was the first journal that I ever did and kept up with more than a month, so why I dropped after 3 years of doing it daily I cannot say.
April 3, 2019 @ 06:39
I bet it was more complicated organizing the launch of your anthology and the publicity that goes along with it. Hopefully you learned a lot from the process and your new book release is going well.
April 3, 2019 @ 14:16
It was a tad more complicated. Yes learning lots and learning I need to learn more, lol. Thank you.