IWSG MARCH 4TH: Family Tradition in Story
Stormdance Publication Anthologies
My News
Stormdance Anthologies:
We are working on getting Grumpy Old Gods V4, V5, V6, and V7 published. After that, we plan to do a relaunch of the whole series. It will probably be August or September before we put out a new call for submissions. We have also talked about doing a different type of anthology maybe with mermaids or dragons. I also like the idea of steampunk, dieselpunk, or cyberpunk combined with dragons or mythical creatures.
My Novel:
I am working on the first novel in my Starlight Galaxy series, tentative title: Bloodlines. I have a little over 6000 words in first rough draft done.
I am doing 2020 Ninja Write Along (NWAL) plus working shopping parts of it in the SF/F workshop of the Ninja Writer Academy. I love this community. It has been inspiring and a boost to my confidence. (I have been truly blessed to have found 3 wonderful communities that have changed and affected my writing and attitude for the better. I have gotten lucky with several FB groups too.)
We just ended the first eight-week session of workshops and will pick up again for another eight weeks in April. I have my first one-on-one mentor call with Shaunta Grimes scheduled for the end of March.
Looks like I might actually get a novel first draft finished this year. Crossing fingers and toes. Go me!!
I am also writing Grumpy 3000-4000 words stories and other short stories.
My fear? That I won’t be able to write it or what I write won’t measure up to what I imagine. I also worry I won’t be able to capture that something that I get from reading stories that I love and hooked me.
IWSG MARCH 4TH: Family Tradition in Story
INSECURE WRITER’S SUPPORT GROUP
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Ninja Captain Alex J. Cavanaugh
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IWSG MARCH 4TH: Family Tradition in Story
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IWSG MARCH 4TH: Family Tradition in Story
Co-Hosts:
Jacqui Murray, Lisa Buie-Collard, Sarah Foster, Natalie Aguirre, and Shannon Lawrence!
IWSG OPTIONAL QUESTION:
Other than the obvious holiday traditions, have you ever included any personal or family traditions/customs in your stories?
My Answer:
Not really, but I have told short memoir stories about a family incident during Christmas and holidays.
IWSG MARCH 4TH: Family Tradition in Story
Voyagers: The Third Ghost
AN INSECURE WRITER’S SUPPORT GROUP ANTHOLOGY
Journey into the past…
Will the third ghost be found before fires take more lives? Can everyone be warned before Pompeii is buried again? What happens if a blizzard traps a family in East Germany? Will the Firebird help Soviet sisters outwit evil during WWII? And sneaking off to see the first aeroplane – what could go wrong?
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Hand-picked by a panel of agents, authors, and editors, these ten tales will take readers on a voyage of wonder into history. Get ready for an exciting ride!
Available May 5, 2020 $13.95 USA, 6×9 Trade paperback, 168 pages, Freedom Fox Press Juvenile Fiction: Historical (JUV016000) / Action & Adventure (JUV001000) / Fantasy & Magic (JUV037000)
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Founded by author Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writer’s Support Group offers support for writers and authors alike. It provides an online database; articles; monthly blog posting; Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram groups; #IWSGPit, and a newsletter. www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com
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This is what Chrys Fey put the club letter.
Writers and Readers,
The Insecure Writer’s Support Group Book Club is for writers to read/learn about the writing craft. We will swap back and forth between craft books and fiction books that demonstrate aspects of storytelling.
We will read one book every two months.
There will be polls, free gifts, and a lot of Discussion Day fun.
No promo. Just writers reading books and discussing those books with other writers.
Start reading date for reading February 1, 2020 End Date March 25, 2020
The discussion is on March 25, 2020.
You get to pick which book you want to read this month. We are discussing them both. You only need to read one book, unless you want to read both. We will discuss them both.
OR
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHTS IN FEBRUARY!
March 19, 2020 @ 13:35
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
I really enjoyed Chill Factor and may read try to read more from the author. I look forward to the discussion.
March 12, 2020 @ 22:26
I’m a little late for reading IWSG’s March posts because I was in Tucson, far from winter’s snow — and without reliable internet for nearly a month! So, we left Tucson (82F) and we’re back in Spokane now, with snow expected tomorrow — 3-6″. Your post celebrated 6,000 words on the way to finishing your first draft, and yet you were worried about whether you could write and that you were tired of being sick. All I can say is that after nearly 3 years on my current wip, I’m in the same place, recovering from traveling and a nasty cold, and hoping I can leap back into the writing. So, I say to you: Let’s do it! Tell that story that is close to your heart! Best, Beth
March 6, 2020 @ 13:34
Lots of lovely book covers! Grumpy Old Gods is such a cute title for a series.
March 10, 2020 @ 11:07
Thank you.
March 5, 2020 @ 17:04
I’ve put a few family incidents in too.
March 6, 2020 @ 12:23
Thanks for visiting with me.
March 4, 2020 @ 23:30
Best wishes for getting your first novel completed this year.
March 5, 2020 @ 13:37
Thank you.
March 4, 2020 @ 20:05
You sound incredibly busy on the writing front. Good luck with all your projects.
I love the idea of cyberpunk or steampunk with dragons. Should be fascinating to explore.
March 5, 2020 @ 13:37
Thank you. That type of anthology sounded fun to me too.
March 4, 2020 @ 18:01
Good luck with all of your writing goals! I’m sure you’ll be able to accomplish them.
March 4, 2020 @ 19:01
Thank you. Same to you.
March 4, 2020 @ 15:10
I so understand the energy thing. Joylene has wonderful and inspiring IWSG post this month: https://joylenebutler.com/blog
Maybe it could help both of us improve our stamina.
You are doing great, by the way.
March 4, 2020 @ 15:32
Yes, it was and I read it. It was a great post.
March 4, 2020 @ 15:03
Great news on the novel front! And congratulations on another anthology. You are amazing for all that you do.
March 4, 2020 @ 15:33
Thank you. I don’t feel like I am doing enough, lol. You are amazing but I have always thought you were awesome!
March 4, 2020 @ 13:49
Congrats on moving forward on your novel! I’m hoping to get my first revision done this year, having finally finished a first draft last year. Nice to hear you’ve found some great writing communities for the journey!
March 4, 2020 @ 14:25
Congrats on getting your revision done this year too. Thank you.
March 4, 2020 @ 13:36
Can I just say… I vote for dragons. Yes! Dragons with more dragons. hehehe
We all feel a little scared when facing a huge project. Revision and beta readers (me) can help with that. You are not alone. 🙂
Anna from elements of emaginette
March 4, 2020 @ 13:39
Yeah, I love dragons too. Thank you.
March 4, 2020 @ 13:36
Woot for your first draft! Keep on pushing and I know you’ll accomplish it this year. You’ve already shown you can do so much!
March 4, 2020 @ 13:39
Ah, thank you.
March 4, 2020 @ 13:08
I’m so glad that you’ll have the first draft of your novel done this year. Keep it up! 😀
March 4, 2020 @ 13:13
Crossing fingers and hoping. Thank you. HUGS for being so sweet.
March 4, 2020 @ 12:42
You are a busy lady! Sounds like you’re also very organized!
I have Elizabeth’s book and I really enjoyed Patricia’s too 🙂
March 4, 2020 @ 13:12
No not very organized, just sometimes a sort of a clutter organized. I do make list to check off.
March 4, 2020 @ 12:31
I’m amazed how many people answered the #IWSG question as you did–not really. Not sure if that means anything. I’m intrigued by the 2020 Ninja Write Along. I’ll have to look it up!
March 4, 2020 @ 13:10
It through the Ninja Writer’s Club membership here. I think we are in week eight of NWAl too. I love this group. http://www.whatisaplot.com/novel-idea-subscription/ Feel free to email and I will tell you all I know and give links, lol.
I have probably used something just don’t remember. I could not think of anything off the top of my head.
March 4, 2020 @ 09:52
Your list of stuff you got done is amazing. I read it and wanted to take a nap. Where do you get your energy from??? Can I borrow some? Happy IWSG Day, Juneta!
March 4, 2020 @ 11:17
That is not stuff that is done but stuff to do still and I am working on. I am a very low energy person and deal with fatigue. I just do one thing at a time and keep working on stuff through the overwhelm. And I try to say yes more than I say no, but I am careful not to take on more than I can handle when it involves obligations to others. Not always successful but I have done okay so far.
March 3, 2020 @ 17:35
I’m rooting for that new novel draft. And all of the Grumpy God’s. And Storytime. And… and… I can’t believe how much you get done in a year.
March 4, 2020 @ 11:19
LOL, I am rooting for it oo. Thank you. It does not feel like I get much done at all sometimes. I am not sure what I get done moves me toward what I need all the time either, but one thing at a time.
March 3, 2020 @ 15:57
Awesome that you may finish your first draft this year. I’m hoping to do the same.
March 4, 2020 @ 11:19
Thank you. Congrats to you too and cheering you on.
March 3, 2020 @ 13:54
You have a lot of projects in the works and a great support team.
March 4, 2020 @ 11:21
It seems to always be the case with projects. Yes, I have a great support team and you are part of it too. IWSG is a big inspiration and one of my three communities.
March 3, 2020 @ 13:19
You’re diving right into the writing! You can do it! I have full faith in you. And you always know where to find support if you hit a writer wall.
Thanks for the shout out! You’re the best.
March 4, 2020 @ 11:22
Your welcome. Thank you for all the encouragement.
March 3, 2020 @ 07:27
Feel blessed you have several groups you can tap into for writing support.
March 4, 2020 @ 11:23
Oh, I do feel blessed. All of it makes a big difference in my writing life.