My kids have gotten in the bad habit of waking up super early in the mornings, thus my morning writing time has become very short. Which has been a struggle, not going to lie. I've been struggling with this book on my writing list that I need to get done. I've honestly avoided it for … Continue reading Bright and Early morning in the Smith household #ROW80 #Amwriting #Lesfic
Books
#Row80 check in for round 1
I'm going to try to consistently check in this time, and I'm aiming for once a week. Not sure yet if that'll be Wednesdays or Sundays....today it seems to be a Sunday haha. This week didn't start off so great and I got behind in my outlined schedule of what I should be doing because … Continue reading #Row80 check in for round 1
Stone’s Mistake (Agent Morgan Stone 1) COVER REVEAL #amreading #lesfic
Today, I'm officially revealing the cover for Stone's Mistake (Agent Morgan Stone #1). This book. This book, you guys. I can't even. I love it. It's a fuller expansion from a short story I wrote in 2015 called "A Blizzard's Blow" in an anthology titled Young Love, Old Hearts. I have wanted to expand this … Continue reading Stone’s Mistake (Agent Morgan Stone 1) COVER REVEAL #amreading #lesfic
De-Termination (Quarter Life Book 2) has launched! #booklaunch #newrelease #vampire
On December 1, my first book in 4.5 years launched! De-Termination (Quarter Life Book 2) has entered into the world as we know it. This book was originally supposed to launch in October 2016, and I apologize sincerely for its delay, but I'm in a much better place now to launch it than I was … Continue reading De-Termination (Quarter Life Book 2) has launched! #booklaunch #newrelease #vampire
Mid-week check in for #row80 and #nanowrimo wrap up
I spent the last week barely writing and focusing as much as I could on launching my book. The barely writing slowed down my nano progress goals so I didn't hit my goals for NaNoWriMo, which were to write every day for 30 days and to write most of if not all of three novels, … Continue reading Mid-week check in for #row80 and #nanowrimo wrap up
Brandi Carlile Rabbit Hole #ROW80 #NaNoWriMo
So many rabbit holes this week, but the one I'm super excited about is Brandy Carlile music! It's my new favorite station on Pandora to write to. My kids are so tired of be "playing music" on the TV instead of television shows for them. I keep telling them it'll make them smarter, but I … Continue reading Brandi Carlile Rabbit Hole #ROW80 #NaNoWriMo
ROW80 Update #ROW80
Good morning! I've been working hard (kind of). I've actually been resting a lot too. I had surgery last week, and recovery has been slow. Here's my mid-week update on what I've been doing. For marketing, I'm learning about Amazon Ads, I'm looking at blog tours and a release event for De-Termination which is coming … Continue reading ROW80 Update #ROW80
De-Termination (Quarter Life 2) #amwriting #backlist #newrelease #comingsoon
SO! I realized this morning that I had announced over on my Facebook but I forgot to announce here. Ooops! De-Termination (Quarter life 2) will release on December 1st! This is huge, you guys. Seriously. This book was originally supposed to release in 2016, but life got in my way, and instead of writing it, … Continue reading De-Termination (Quarter Life 2) #amwriting #backlist #newrelease #comingsoon
Another round of #WIPpetWednesday #amwriting #thriller
I can't think of the word thriller without Michael Jackson's voice running through my head! Yesterday during therapy, my spouse mentioned that I had written a scary weird ass novel to our therapist. She was all "What!?" I was all, "I wrote a thriller." Cue Michael Jackson. Anyway! I am here to share another excerpt … Continue reading Another round of #WIPpetWednesday #amwriting #thriller
A bittersweet turn #WIPpetWednesday #WIP #AmWriting
We're back to it! This may be the fastest I have ever written, but De-Termination is rapidly coming to an end for me. I have three chapters left to write today and the novel is done. I'm already at 101,000 words, which I've written in less than three weeks. But alas, today is WIPpet Wednesday, … Continue reading A bittersweet turn #WIPpetWednesday #WIP #AmWriting
There’s Something Peculiar About #Trauma
I'm currently writing a novel that has a lot of trauma for one of my main characters happening within it, not only that, but it is very clear she has experienced similar trauma before. There's something peculiar about trauma for sure. Trauma changes us. It changes the way we think and the way we behave. … Continue reading There’s Something Peculiar About #Trauma
Long time no type…?
It has been a long time since I have truly ventured into the world of writing and publishing. I wanted to be sure in my last foray into it that I was going to stick with it. I'm glad to say it's been about a month now of me writing consistently, well mostly. I had … Continue reading Long time no type…?
I may be back…I may disappear again…
As my children finally get a little older and as I finally work through some of the trauma from the birth of my second, I am FINALLY getting back into writing a tad bit. It's been a whirlwind for the past four years of trying to just keep up with basics and function. In November … Continue reading I may be back…I may disappear again…
*cracks whip* WIPetty WIPetty WIPetty #WIPpetWednesday
Good morning!! I'm back for a second week in a row. That's like a record or something. I did finish NaNo on the 14th. And since my in-laws canceled Thanksgiving with us, I now have the opportunity to finish writing the book this month. 3.5 chapters and an epilogue left to go. w00t! then I … Continue reading *cracks whip* WIPetty WIPetty WIPetty #WIPpetWednesday
A break and some refocusing #ROW80
Well, I just got back from the SO's graduation, and wow, it was busy busy busy. So needless to say, I got not much done. However, I wasn't getting much done on my goals before that. I realize I need to reevaluate a bit and then hunker down and do some work. A few things … Continue reading A break and some refocusing #ROW80
It’s Sunday!! #ROW80
Good morning! I only have about negative 5 minutes to write this before I have to run off to add day churchy stuff, but I'm here writing it. Right now I'm juggling day job stuffs, release day for TWO things stuff, and maybe writing and editing stuffs but not really very well. If you missed … Continue reading It’s Sunday!! #ROW80
Release Day!! #newrelease #lesbian #anthology #romancenovel @supposedcrimes
I can't believe today is finally here! I've been building up for this since like the beginning of January, not joking. Today is release day, for a novel I've been waiting to share with everyone and for an anthology with a story I am ridiculously proud of. Here's the how and the why of what … Continue reading Release Day!! #newrelease #lesbian #anthology #romancenovel @supposedcrimes
A Lenten Fast #blogging #life #writing #newreleases #editing
Well, it has been a long time since I've been on this blog. I unintentionally gave up blogging for Lent it seems. Go figure. I ran into one of the busiest few months of my life, even busier than wedding planning and moving across country and starting a new job. I'm not sure I thought … Continue reading A Lenten Fast #blogging #life #writing #newreleases #editing
One month and ten days #WIPpetWednesday
Hey all! It's been awhile since I've joined up. Basically a month. And boy did I need it. I haven't posted on my blog in a month at all, and I needed the break. I was posting almost every single day for something, and trust me, while it's fun, it's hard to keep up with … Continue reading One month and ten days #WIPpetWednesday
Christmas Eve isn’t as relaxed as it used to be #ROW80 & #WIPpetWednesday
Christmas Eve isn't a break for me like it used to be. I was just telling the SO the other day that it's a bit weird not having a Christmas break from like when I was in school because I don't really know when everyone is done for the semester. Today is one of my … Continue reading Christmas Eve isn’t as relaxed as it used to be #ROW80 & #WIPpetWednesday
Adrian J. Smith 