This novel is not just a tale; it’s an exploration of deep themes – love and hate, life and death, angels and demons, hope and despair. It’s about facing one’s demons, both literal and metaphorical, and the power of resilience.
For those who have read the book, this is an opportunity to revisit the story and experience it anew. For newcomers, prepare to embark on a journey that’s both haunting and beautiful, filled with moments that will stay with you long after you’ve finished listening.
The audiobook is perfect for those long commutes, quiet evenings, or whenever you wish to lose yourself in a different world. Grab your headphones, settle in, and let “Soul Sister” transport you to a place where the shadows hold secrets, and the fight for one’s soul is the greatest battle of all.
Want to challenge yourself to write an entire novel within just one week? It will take intense focus and dedication, but following these tips can help you draft a complete manuscript at a rapid pace:
Plan Extensively First
Spend a few days thoroughly plotting and outlining your entire novel so you have a detailed roadmap before beginning writing. Flesh out characters, settings, chapter summaries, etc.
Set a Rigorous Writing Schedule
To complete a 50,000+ word novel in a week, you’ll need to write at least 7,000 words per day. Block off at least 5-6 hours each day solely for writing.
Eliminate All Distractions
Turn off your phone, internet, TV, etc. and create a distraction-free environment so you can maximize your writing time.
Keep Scenes Short and Descriptions Sparse
Write short, punchy scenes that propel the plot forward quickly. Trim any unnecessary descriptive passages – keep the prose simple and direct.
Don’t Stop to Edit
Resist the urge to go back and edit as you write. Just power through getting words down on the page. Leave editing for later.
Use Writing Sprints
Try intense 25-30 minute writing sprints to hit your word count goals each day. Sprints help boost productivity.
Keep Momentum Going
Don’t lose steam! Maintain forward momentum even during late nights. Snacks, coffee, and upbeat music can help keep you alert.
Get Supportive Accountability Share your challenge with writing buddies who can check in on your progress and cheer you to the finish line.
Reward Yourself
Schedule relaxing, fun rewards for when you achieve certain milestones like finishing a chapter. Small incentives keep motivation high.
You may remember that I’ve had a Patreon page for a while. Well, I’ve been hard at work behind the scenes, and it’s time for a grand relaunch! My Patreon is not just getting a facelift; it’s evolving into something magical, something that allows us to connect on a whole new level. The Inner Circle.
Why a Relaunch?
The truth is, I’ve been neglecting Patreon, and the world of storytelling is as expansive as the universes I create in my novels, and Patreon can be a sanctuary for us to explore these universes together. I wanted to offer you something that’s not just exclusive but also deeply personal and enriching.
What’s New: Enter the Inner Circle
The Inner Circle is not just a name; it’s a promise of intimacy and exclusivity. As a member, you’re not just a fan; you’re a treasured collaborator on this incredible journey of storytelling. Here’s a sneak peek of what awaits you:
Tiered Rewards
From the Circle Initiate to the exalted Circle Archon, each tier offers a cascade of exciting benefits. Imagine receiving a free eBook each month or an autographed paperback delivered right to your doorstep.
Discord Community
I’m also offering a private Discord server, another extension of the Inner Circle. This will be a vibrant space for discussing your favorite characters, plot twists, and even getting writing advice directly from me.
More than Just Books
Your support goes beyond the pages and even the screen. It fuels a creative journey that I couldn’t embark upon without you. That’s why I’m committed to offering more than just books. Expect behind-the-scenes access, writing tips, and answers to all your burning questions about writing and self-publishing.
How You Can Join
Becoming a part of the Inner Circle is as simple as heading over to my Patreon page and choosing a tier that resonates with you. No contribution is too small, and every bit of support is a cornerstone in this community we’re building together.
A Heartfelt Thank You
Your presence, whether as a reader, a follower, or a patron, is the magic that makes my storytelling journey possible. With this relaunch, I’m inviting you to step closer into this world we’re creating together.
Thank you for being a part of this adventure. I can’t wait to see where this new chapter takes us.
To keep you immersed in all the horror you can read, I’ve got a bunch of freebies and sales going on, all month long, on my titles.
FREEBIES
Starting Halloween month off, here’s a steady stream of vampires!
On October 1st (today!!!), you can read the Spilling Blood serial novels for free!!!! Episode 1 is available today through the 5th, Episode 2 will be available on the 3rd, and so on. You can grab a new episode every other day all month long! (episodes 13 and 14 will both be available on October 25th).
Also! If you would like to read the Spilling Blood series as complete novels and not as a serial, Book 1 (Spilling Blood Season I) will be available for free on October 17th through the 21st.
SALES
On October 1st through October 7th, enjoy bringing your friends back from the dead when you grab my novel The Unresting for $0.99.
October 9th through October 15th, get trapped underground with something that wants to eat you. Grab the complete trilogy of the horror series Crawl for $0.99.
If you want the complete serials of the vampire series Spilling Blood in Novel form, as mentioned above, you can grab Season I for free on October 17 through the 21st. But! Books II and III will both be on sale for $0.99 October 17th through the 23rd.
Finally, enjoy a completely different take on the zombie apocalypse with Died for You, $0.99 on October 25th through the 31st.
You can now download my newest novel, Sharkbait: A Mermaid Tale, on Amazon! And if you’re a Kindle Unlimited person, you can read it for free!
There are few reasons for a mermaid to leave the sea. The murder of my sister tops my list.
Shifting from mermaid to human is easy for some, but not for me. Legs are clumsy things, lacking the grace of my fishtail. The gift of the merfolk, our songs, has been taken from me.
And the human world? I’m looking for a killer in a strange city of plastic and metal, composed of nearly 900,000 individuals – a city where I don’t belong – a city with inhabitants that have other uses for my kind… some worse than death.
Sharkbait is a mermaid tale that will take you both over the land and under the sea, a captivating and colorful thriller where both allies and enemies may not be what they seem.
An unconventional romance with blood, brains, and a whole lot of bite!!!
In a not too distant future, humans find sanctuary in small communities like Refuge. But not everything is as it seems. Rumors of Zombie Shepherds hint at a questionable fate for the living, and the zombie masters rule from their glass tower.
Before the apocalypse, Jude was a rising indie singer and songwriter taking the world by storm. Now he’s just trying to survive in a world where other humans are sometimes more dangerous than the monsters.
Jude has lived in anonymity for five years until his biggest fan recognizes him… and she just happens to be a zombie. Now Jude is plunged into a world where both the hungry dead and the ambitious living are out to kill him. Zombie Girl is proving to be an unlikely ally, but can he trust her enough to survive?
Or will she be the death of him?
I’ve discounted the price to $0.99 for a short time. I’ll take it up in a week or so.
When I started the Spilling Blood serial, I wanted to create a vampire series reminiscent of vampires in the 80’s. Vampires of this era were killers, still looking for a good time, but leaving no doubt that they are still monsters. Spilling Blood takes its influence from the likes of Anne Rice, the Vampire: the Masquerade RPG, and horror movies such as Lost Boys and Near Dark. I hope you’ll find the books stayed true to their influences.
It’s been a fun run, over the course of, geez, about 5 years. Now, the vampire serial, Spilling Blood, is nearing its end. This week brings the release of Spilling Blood episode 13. You can grab it now for $0.99. The price will go up in a few days.
If you are new to the Spilling Blood series, you can now try episode 1 for $0.99 (as well as episodes 2, 3, and 4 at the same price, if you like to read in a serial format).
If you like it? Great! The price for the complete 1st season has also been dropped to $2.99. That’s the bundle, and you can read Season 1 like a novel.
On that note, we’re a week or two from the last book’s release. Episode 14 is coming soon, wrapping up Season 3.
What do you do when pirates kidnap you for a ransom and a mad scientist injects you with a powerful and inevitably fatal concoction of aether?
You get revenge.
Matilda Katrine Myra is no one special, but her pirate abductors don’t know that. When they boldly kidnap her from an airship and sweep her away into the deadly wasteland of mutants and poisonous radiation, her life becomes a day to day battle to evade death.
And she’s much closer to death than ever. A mad scientist has injected her with toxic condensed aether, the air of the gods, and now she’ll need frequent doses just to survive each day. With a dwindling supply, she’ll have to battle mutants, mad scientists, pirates, and the spirits of the dead.
The tool of her fate, a gauntlet feeding the condensed aether into her veins, is also a potent weapon. It can focus the aether into a death ray. She can also see the dead, women who suffered the fate Matilda is fighting to avoid.
Along with a wasteland traveler and his clockwork dragon as her only allies, and despite the powers gifted to her by the aether, the one thing she doesn’t have is time.
With passion and intrigue, adventure and swashbuckling in an apocalyptic world, Apocalypse Witch is a dystopian steampunk adventure of non-stop excitement. This novel collects the three books of the Apocalypse Witch Trilogy, Apocalypse Witch, Memento Mori, and Shadow Falls.
Is it time?! I think it is! Check out this beautiful Apocalypse Witch cover, designed by the ever-so-talented and extraordinary cover artist Jennifer Pack at Black Cat Studios Design and Photography.
Jennifer does such an incredible job bringing my desired imagery to fruition. This will also be the cover of the paperback, and again, this will include the Apocalypse Witch Trilogy.
When can you get this ebook in your eager kindle reader app? I’m so glad you asked! May 8th is the day. It’s coming up fast! The paperback will be a few weeks after that (probably).
G.S. Wright 