Y'all. The last week I've been having a delightful time working on the third draft of Echoes. I haven't been so excited about the project since back before my computer (and a month's worth of work) was stolen in May. But now I'm back in the swing of things and YAY! To celebrate, I thought I'd … Continue reading Fish Eyeballs, Temper Tantrums, & Snippets {Cue Raquel}
Tag: Echoes
Echoing Echoes
'Tis a happy day to be alive. October has arrived wholeheartedly and nearly steals my breath with its inspiring beauty, vibrant colors, and the full grand ushering in of autumn. Yesterday I had off from both my nonwriting jobs, so after getting some writing work done, I hopped in my car and drove to my adopted … Continue reading Echoing Echoes
Multiple Choice – Echoes Update
If you had to come up with any ocean-y-ish foods, what would they be? A. Duck eggs topped with turtle and fish eggs B. Fish-stuffed pastry balls and seaweed crisps C. Peppered cod and buttered peas D. All the above - one for each meal of the day If you had to travel sneakily, what way … Continue reading Multiple Choice – Echoes Update
Coffee Shop & Echoes
Today I'm hanging out at a coffee shop in Mexico, working on Echoes, and drinking a frappè de caveat y chocolate blanco. I'm not exactly sure what it means, except for being an exceptionally delicious and extremely, extremely sweet cold coffee drink with carmel and white chocolate. (And, in case anyone doesn't know this, white chocolate is the best.) I've … Continue reading Coffee Shop & Echoes
Z is for Zephyr #AtoZChallenge
Welcome to the A to Z Challenge. This year I’m blogging about the Behind the Scenes for the Echoes Trilogy – a story a started writing about six years ago. One of Kios' boards is the ocean, and often times people will go there and dance on the green hills that overlook the rolling waters and enjoy the … Continue reading Z is for Zephyr #AtoZChallenge
Y is for Year of Proof #AtoZChallenge
Welcome to the A to Z Challenge. This year I’m blogging about the Behind the Scenes for the Echoes Trilogy – a story a started writing about six years ago. Y'all. Today is the second last day of the A to Z Challenge, and also the second to last day of April. Say what??? That means I've got to … Continue reading Y is for Year of Proof #AtoZChallenge
X is for Xerxes #AtoZChallenge
Welcome to the A to Z Challenge. This year I’m blogging about the Behind the Scenes for the Echoes Trilogy – a story a started writing about six years ago. Queen Esther's account in the Bible has long been one of my favorites, and as I mentioned before, it was one of the inspirations for Echoes. In fact, in the … Continue reading X is for Xerxes #AtoZChallenge
W is for Water (And No Tea) #AtoZChallenge
Welcome to the A to Z Challenge. This year I’m blogging about the Behind the Scenes for the Echoes Trilogy – a story a started writing about six years ago. Thanks to posting a review today (see it here), for the A to Z Challenge post I'm simply posting a small snippet. I hope y'all enjoy! The food the woodcutters … Continue reading W is for Water (And No Tea) #AtoZChallenge
V is for Vacillating #AtoZChallenge
Welcome to the A to Z Challenge. This year I’m blogging about the Behind the Scenes for the Echoes Trilogy – a story a started writing about six years ago. When it comes to certain elements, plot twists, characters, and scenes in Echoes I've vacillated like a pro. (Vacillated = wavered back and forth.) In fact, six years into the project the … Continue reading V is for Vacillating #AtoZChallenge
U is for Uncle Izaac #AtoZChallenge
Welcome to the A to Z Challenge. This year I’m blogging about the Behind the Scenes for the Echoes Trilogy – a story a started writing about six years ago. Today I'm sharing another snippet with y'all. It takes place after Raquel is on the Island of Outcasts, but before Nicolette has joined them. This snippet features a missive … Continue reading U is for Uncle Izaac #AtoZChallenge
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