I thought that I should give you all an update on what's going on book-wise. I've been posting excerpts for awhile now, but I think a succinct post on them all might be helpful. To bring it all down to the basics, I've been editing a lot lately and not writing. This has got to … Continue reading Tiaras, crowns and the royal throne!
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WIPpet Wednesday!! October 9, 2013
Wow...I really just tried to write July for the date! I will not be joining next week because I will be on a mini getaway with my boyfriend. I so need it. I'm only getting one day off for about 6 weeks straight. Feel free to come kidnap me! So long as fun things happen … Continue reading WIPpet Wednesday!! October 9, 2013
WIPpet Wednesday! October 2, 2013
I have some exciting news, and yes I'm stealing all of your attention. My novel Forever Burn is a finalist for a Rainbow Award!! I knew the book was up for it, but I honestly never thought it would get this far. I'm so freakin' happy and feel completely blessed. They announce the winner in … Continue reading WIPpet Wednesday! October 2, 2013
Dying Embers RELEASE
Hello everyone, I'm writing this post today because I got some news. The official release date for Dying Embers is December 1, 2013. I really want to do a blog tour for my release, and that's where you come in. If you're available and would like to help me out, I will forever be grateful … Continue reading Dying Embers RELEASE
WIPpet Wednesday!! September 4, 2013
Good morning and welcome to the land of the living. I absolutely almost forgot that today was Wednesday. *hides* but I remembered!! In time, of course. It's been a crazy week, but this morning I was filled with reading about Zombis in Haiti (they're real there), and witches who are high on drugs and use … Continue reading WIPpet Wednesday!! September 4, 2013
Interview with Aaron Speca & Cover Reveal for “Dying Embers”
Hey y'all (I can say that since I live in Texas). I was interviewed by Aaron Speca, an amazing, amazing person. The interview went live today. I have to say, this is was the funnest interview I have done so far. He did a great job on it. ALSO!!!!! On a more exciting note, there's … Continue reading Interview with Aaron Speca & Cover Reveal for “Dying Embers”
WIPpet Wednesday! August 20, 2013
Well, here we go. I'm back! Yay! School has started, work has started, I'm moving in 9 days, life is about to stay insane for awhile. But! the writing is good, as it always is. I have been awarded the wonderful position of Municipal Liaison for NaNoWriMo in the DFW region. I'm so excited to … Continue reading WIPpet Wednesday! August 20, 2013
“A Divine Life” by R.E. Hargrave
Welcome one and welcome all. As you know, I read books (who would guess that?). Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of reading R.E. Hargrave's first book in The Divine Trilogy. It's a fascinating read with interesting characters that goes deeper into the BDSM world than many of the books I've read. Today, I … Continue reading “A Divine Life” by R.E. Hargrave
The wonderful world of writing!
I received an email from my publisher this morning with my final final edits to Dying Embers. That means, I have one more round and it's done and ready for print. YAY! She also said that she wanted to bump up my release date. Now, it's looking like Dying Embers will be released in December. … Continue reading The wonderful world of writing!
#WIPpet Wednesday: July 24, 2011 #wip #amwriting
So...It's Wednesday! That means it's WIP Wednesday! WooHoo! If you haven't heard, I finished my last WIP, so guess what? I started another one. Because I'm absolutely insane and can't take a break. This new one I'm very excited for. There are vampires (not the sparkly kind), witches (not the good and not the bad … Continue reading #WIPpet Wednesday: July 24, 2011 #wip #amwriting
“Across Worlds: Collision” Preview
Currently in the process of editing this little bit of awesomeness. I wanted to share with you the first three chapters. Just click the link, check it out, and tell us what you think!! We can't wait to hear what you have to say. Here's an excerpt. *** The transport ship was due to come … Continue reading “Across Worlds: Collision” Preview
Ashes Fall and the end of the James Matthew’s Trilogy
Today is a day to be remembered! But isn't every day? =P I spent about six hours writing today and completed the novel "Ashes Fall" in almost record time. If you only count the days that I wrote during NaNo, it probably is. However, I started writing this novel in February. It was slow going; … Continue reading Ashes Fall and the end of the James Matthew’s Trilogy
WIPpet Wednesdays: July 17, 2013
It's Wednesday! That means it's WIPpet Wednesday!! You can join us any time just by creating a post of your current WIP (Work In Progress). Your post has to correlate to the date in some way. It can be seventeen words from chapter seven, or seven words from chapter seventeen! Get creative! Today is seven … Continue reading WIPpet Wednesdays: July 17, 2013
Indie Author Land Interview
Today my interview with Indie Author Land goes live!! I'm sharing it here so you can read it. I had a ton of fun answering their questions and getting to know them better.The interview is about my first novel Forever Burn.Here's a section from the interview...OK. Tell us a little more about James. James has … Continue reading Indie Author Land Interview
WIPpet Wednesday!! July 10, 2013
Good morning and welcome to WIPpet Wednesday. Today on the show, you will find an excerpt from chapter nine of Ashes Fall, written and created and imagined by one Adrian J. Smith. She uses quick wit to break up tense scenes, but not in this excerpt. This particular scene is filled with angst, horror, and … Continue reading WIPpet Wednesday!! July 10, 2013
Update! Books in June/July
I'm sorry I haven't spent as much time on the blog this summer as I would like to be. Here's a make up post! I sincerely hope everyone had a fantastic Fourth of July. I've been working on writing ASHES FALL for Camp NaNo and I'm finally making progress on it. I've been trying to … Continue reading Update! Books in June/July
#WIPpet Wednesday June 19, 2013 #wippeeters
Good morning to all you lovelies!! This weeks WIPpet comes from my newest novel that I'm writing, ASHES FALL. It's the third and final to the trilogy about James Matthews and is the sequel to FOREVER BURN. Enjoy!! This is the last 19 paragraphs (though most are really short because they're dialogue) to the prologue. … Continue reading #WIPpet Wednesday June 19, 2013 #wippeeters
Books Updates! June 2013
I've been slacking in my reviewing and posting about the books that I am reading. YES! I am actually reading books, so this will be a mass update. I've been reading mostly indie authors lately, gotta support and honestly a lot of them are damned good. But I have read a few mainstream books. I … Continue reading Books Updates! June 2013
A-smith
I was interviewed for a blog!! wow! =P Go check it out and do some things to enter to win some goodies!! A-smith.
The perfection of perfection
Welcome to the Creative Buzz Hop number 2!! Here there is a prompt given each Wednesday night and you have a week to respond to it. Please, oh please, join in for some fun! There are some simple steps to this game actually. Find the topic (which I will give you in a second), write … Continue reading The perfection of perfection
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