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The Return of the Elusive Monday Update

It’s been a very long time since I’ve done a Monday update. At one time I intended to post my weekly word count on my works in process, along with how many words I’d written for the year.

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I failed…

To be honest, I have been distracted for the last few months by other projects. I think it’s time to return to my books.

WIP’s

Currently I am working on my three series and one stand-alone novel.

 HUNGRY GODS BOOK 3

Out of my three series, this one is the most complicated. If you read Death Storm & the sequel, Death’s Reach, there are many, many story-lines that must be brought to the conclusion. I had originally hoped to get it done by the end of this summer, but I have constantly let myself get distracted with other projects. My current goal for this book is by the end of the year. I am setting the goal of a 50,000 word book, though I expect it to surpass that length.

Hungry Gods III Word Count: 1,335/50,000

 SPILLING BLOOD SEASON II

Last year around October I released Spilling Blood, Season I. I put out one episode a week for four weeks, releasing the collection around Halloween. This year, I’m going to release the new episodes as I can. I’m not going to keep to a weekly schedule as life’s schedule is interfering. However, it will be longer, with two additional episodes. Season II will encompass episodes 5 through 10, with each episode of the serial around 10,000 words.

Here’s a teaser of the cover:

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Spilling Blood Season II, episode 5 Word Count: 1,665/10,ooo

 APOCALYPSE WITCH BOOK 3

I started this series a few months ago, with the idea of writing them quickly. That didn’t happen. Book 3 has not gotten the attention it needs. Each book of the Apocalypse Witch serial will continue around 20,000 words.

Apocalypse Witch Book 3 Word Count: 486/20,000

 SOUL SISTER

This is a stand-alone novel and is nearing completion. If you liked Broken Things and haven’t really gotten into my genre writing, you’ll probably like SOUL SISTER. You’ll be hearing more about this book in the very near future.

Check out the cover:

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Soul Sister word Count: 29,915/50,000

 ONE MILLION WORDS IN 2014

Argh. What can I say? I am nowhere near meeting this writing goal. If you recall, my purpose was to write 1 million words over the course of this year. I am currently at 201,669 words, only about 20% of the way there and with just over four months to make up the difference. I might redo this goal for 2015, but I’m not giving up on it until midnight nears on December 31st.

1 Million Words Goal: 201,669/1,000,000

With a little luck and motivation, I’ll have a new Monday update next week, with impressive word counts.

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Monday Update Part 5

One year ago from yesterday, I released my first book, Broken Things. Since then, I’ve published two others, with my fourth book coming out within a few days.

Broken Things was the novel I wanted to write, a story that I felt was inspired. It is the novel I wanted to launch my career with. I’m still proud of it, even though my writing has continued to grow since then. It’s still my favorite of all my stories. It’s taken me across Southern Idaho to book signings in a variety of venues from an aquarium and to coffee bars and bookstores. It also continues to sell the best of my three titles, so far.
Broken ThingsEven though I am frequently asked if this book will ever have a sequel, I really don’t want to lessen the book by giving it a series. There’s some books (and movies) that lose everything they stand for because of further development, and this I will always believe is one of them. It has reached rank #1,138 in paid bestsellers on Amazon, and broken into the top #100 from a promo free run.

In this second year, I have another sci-fi novel coming out, probably a month or two away. It will be for those of you who enjoyed my first Sci-fi, with a story-line that will hopefully make you think and feel. More on that at a later date.

I will also be writing my other two genre fiction series, being Hungry Gods and Spilling Blood. I’ve promised my wife her advanced copy of Death’s Reach will be in her hands over the next couple of days, which means that you will be able to read it within a week.

In Death’s Reach, the zombie apocalypse takes a number of horrifying new turns as zombie gods begin to extend their influence over the world. There are few sanctuaries left, and the survivors from book 1 find their resolve tested as the world descends into chaos.

If you liked Death Storm, you’ll love Death’s Reach.

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The Official 2014 Resolutions/Goals Post

Before I get started on New Year’s Resolutions, I thought I’d take a quick look back at what I said I’d do for 2013, and where I fell short.

The Best and Worst of 2013

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First: 13 Novels – Yep, didn’t happen. Three happened. Actually, I’ve written four, but I’m saving one to release in 2014.

Second: 5,000 words a day. Sometimes I was lucky to hit 500. My best writing day was just over 8,000. However, I I’m currently hitting between 2k to 6k a day for the end of this year.

2013 did see the release of Broken Things, a novel I’m very proud of, and continues to be my bestselling book.

I also released the first book of two series, Hungry Gods and Spilling Blood.

I did not stay true to one genre, but I never intended to.

On to 2014

kitty1). Since last year I wanted to write 13 novels, this year I’m setting my goal for 14 for this year. Do I care that I didn’t hit my goal last year? No way. Is it going to deter me? Not a chance. 14 novels.

Book 2 of both The Hungry Gods and Spilling Blood series will see release in the first quarter of 2014, and books 3 to both following. I have outlines for two more Sci-Fi books waiting in the queue, one additional fantasy, and a ton of horror.

2). Word count goal: 1 million words in 2014. That’s less than 3,000 words a day, but I intend to achieve much more than that.

3). Updates. Monday ones, Just like this one, every Monday. Starting this week, I’m going to actually use Tumblr too. I think I’ve got maybe three posts ever there. I’m going to use it to post daily word counts and how my goals are coming along.

4). This is my Maybe Goal. Maybe I’ll use my newsletter. Maybe.

And with that, I’ll leave you with one update: my next book, and first book of 2014, will be Death’s Reach, Book 2 of the Hungry Gods series, and it will be released in January. That’s all! 😀

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Spilling Blood Episode 4 Available Today

The vampire horror serial comes to the Season Finale with SPILLING BLOOD Episode 4, available now.

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This is it, the violent conclusion to Season 1 of Spilling Blood. 

Emily can no longer run.

With no sanctuary left, she must face the coven of vampires who destroyed her life.

It ends tonight.

This is Episode 4 of a 4 part serial novel. 
Want it in one complete novel? The entire Season of all four episodes will be released in a collection on October 31st.

Available on Amazon here. 

 

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Spilling Blood Episode 3 Available Today

It’s Wednesday! That means Episode 3 of the vampire horror serial SPILLING BLOOD releases today! I know you’ve been eagerly waiting, so here’s the link and details…

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There is no place to run where the dead can’t follow. 

Emily has fled the vampires, leaving the coven in turmoil. In the wake of her departure, her actions begin a series of chain reactions that will affect all of the undead.

But Emily has nowhere to run. Even those she once trusted may not be what they seem.

This is Episode 3 of a 4 part serial novel. The planned release date of the final Episode is: October 30.

Want it in one complete novel? The entire Season of all four episodes will be released in a collection on October 31st.

Yes, Season 1 concludes next week.

Buy on Amazon! You can also find the SPILLING BLOOD series on your Nook, and Episodes 1 & 2 are now available through the iTunes store.

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Spilling Blood Episode 2 of Vampire Horror Serial Releases Today

As promised, Episode 2 of Spilling Blood is available today.

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The dead have their secrets. 

Chosen to join the ranks of a coven of vampires, Emily learns that her nightmare is just beginning. Unable to control her thirst for blood, she kills someone very close to their leader, and threatens his plans.

As quickly as her new unlife begins, it seems that every move she makes creates more enemies. Can she come up with a plan to escape the reach of the monsters, before they decide she’s a threat?

This is Episode 2 of a 4 part serial novel. The planned release dates of the rest of the Episodes are:
Episode 3: October 23
Episode 4: October 30

Want it in one complete novel? The entire Season of all four episodes will be released in a collection on October 31st.

Buy Episode 1 on Amazon

Buy Episode 2 on Amazon

Buy on Barnes & Noble

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Spilling Blood – a New Vampire Horror Serial

Episode 1 of my new serial novel, Spilling Blood, launches today. What’s it about? Well! Let me tell you!

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SPILLING BLOOD EPISODE 1

Emily has been chosen. Emily is going to die. 

Emily Steel’s life is in upheaval. Her relationship with her boyfriend is falling apart, and a strange man has been haunting her dreams. His lips taste of dirt and his hands are the cold of the grave.

Tonight Emily’s life comes to an end. 

Kidnapped by a sadistic vampire known only as Gnasher, Emily becomes the prisoner of a coven of vampires. With time running out, she must find a way to escape before Gnasher’s plans for her are realized.

This is Episode 1 of a 4 part serial novel. The planned release dates of the rest of the Episodes are:
Episode 2: October 16
Episode 3: October 23
Episode 4: October 30

Want it in one complete book? The entire Season of all four episodes will be released in a collection on October 31st.

 

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