On Writing: Running out of fuel

I'm sure you've heard what they say about writing and reading, right? If you don't have time to read, you don't have time to write. What they don't say though is this: if the book you read don't inspire you, then writing is dragging.

I don't know if it's just me and my bad mood for reading, but recently the books I choose don't have that sparkle of inspiration I need. Thank God I read Gone Girl and there was a wildfire to keep me going, but now that the book has finished, the smoldering fire is not enough. I feel like I'm running out of fuel.

Writing Spots

So, the time has come, you’re finally home. 

You’ve been waiting all day for some peace and quiet. Just you and your laptop. You open the file, that same file that is tormenting you for so long. But it’s a sweet feeling because you love that pain and desperation of the story you’re writing. You love the unanswered questions: how, when, who, how but most of all you love to answer them, to move closer to the end. Two words become two sentences, and then your hands don’t move fast enough to catch your thoughts, your ideas and the sudden inspirational wave that consumed you.

You’re finally there, you’re bleeding, giving a part of your soul to your story.

But where are you?

Hysteriata, by D A Botta

Hysteriata!

Curious about the mystery behind this word? You just need to grab a copy and start reading.

I did. And it was totally worth it!  

I’ve talked a little about his book in an older Feature I had written about D A Botta and his series, but today I’m here with my thoughts on the first book in the Elyzian Chronicles series.

On her way to Salem State College, Emily Hobbs has a chance encounter with a fortune teller.  The tarot reading unfolds in a series of dramatic events that sets Emily on a collision course with destiny. 

Emily enters the realm of Elyzia as a witch.  Her powers quickly develop, out of necessity more than the tutelage at Cedalion Covenstead, as her life follows a preordained path of destruction and danger.

On writing: Follow the urge

Everything happens for a reason, people say, and I agree. Without knowing the reason though, things may look hard or disappointing. But that is the time we have to insist because change comes through roads strewn with thorns. And what do we do?

“What are you going to do? Everything, is my guess. It will be a little messy, but embrace the mess. It will be complicated, but rejoice in the complications.”— Nora Ephron

Feature: Elyzian Chronicles, by D A Botta

Another feature is here! YAY!

This Sunday morning I’m here with a trilogy. Who doesn’t love series, right? I know I adore them and I can plainly admit that I choose to read mostly series. So I’m really happy to present you the Elyzian Chronicles, by D A Botta. He is a Twitter friend, a great writer and editor.

So, let’s dive into the story.

Maggie Lane

Maggie Lane! I mean … wow! This woman is like a leaf against a gust of wind and I want to pin her to the ground and have a chat with her. Oh, I loved her!

Some of you know what I am talking about, right? It’s the Shadow Town by Robyn Jones. Are you ready for a new adult paranormal romance with a dash of mystery and a crazy, beautiful character? Please join me.

Long forgotten

Hey, I’m back!

It’s been a crazy week with family and lots of walking and running around. I have barely touch a book, but it was a good way to find some long lost strength, even if I was drained of energy. The days I spent with family I had the chance to go snooping around my old bedroom and I was surprised by my findings.

It’s amazing how easy we can remember and forget things and this past weekend I realized how many things I have forgotten. Like how I started writing.

Shadow Town by Robyn Jones

Shadow Town (Maggie Lane Chronicles #1) by Robyn Jones Blog Tour 

Published: January 29, 2014

Genre: New Adult, Paranormal Romance

Well, today I'm in the happy place to participate in the Shadow Town tour and giveaway!YAY. This is another book from Robyn Jones and the synopsis sounds too temping to ignore.  

Please oh please write

Things are a little chaotic lately. I’ve been feeling that there are so many things that need to be done and it’s like I’m everywhere. Like there is a disruption for no reason and I have too much stress. Maybe it’s because I want to do so many things and there are so many obstacles. But there is also a good thing too.

I’m writing again in a tight schedule! YAY!

Siren Suicides by Ksenia Anske

Today I want to share with you my thoughts about Siren Suicides series, by Ksenia Anske. But first I want to say a few words.

I ‘met’ Ksenia through Twitter a while after I created my account. She, like me, was working on her first novel and she, like me, was very passionate about her writing. So we had a few things in common and she was the first indie writer I followed. It was fun reading her tweets and talking to her.

Think Out Loud: Sing Out Loud

This is Think out Loud. It’s a weekly meme created to help bloggers break out from the blogging bubble. The rules are simple. We post whatever we want and let people know what’s in our mind. Visit the creator on Thinks Books and join too. It’s so cool to share your random thoughts.

Dream on

Lately I spent too much time editing Divided and then I spent too many hours thinking about Damaged, the sequel I’m currently writing. So a big chunk of my everyday ‘routine’ was about my books and my writing. As many of you know, it’s really hard to write a book and many times very emotional. So I had my ups and downs for a pretty long time.

Then I read somewhere a few funny words that I don’t seem to forget and I want to share with you the thoughts that were born in my mind. It was a picture and it said: One day we should fight: Dreamers and realists. Only we would have unicorns, elves and dragons. You’re fucked. (Sorry for the F word.)

The ravings of an addicted writer

January is about to end and this new year is officially here. A discussion with a friend made me think and things got a little clearer on my mind.

I spent 2011 and 2012 writing. I wrote my first novel, Dazed, which was a good practice and a way to develop my skills, learn about language and grammar and POV and stuff I didn’t know before. I learned how to develop a story, to manage my thoughts and ideas and it was a wild travel!

And then like out of nowhere and when I was sure that I couldn’t possibly write anything else … Divided was born. I spent four months writing it and I was amazed on how easy it felt. As I’ve said before, it was like the characters recounted the story to me. It was magnificent.

Think Out Loud: Enough

This is Think out Loud. It’s a weekly meme created to help bloggers break out from the blogging bubble. The rules are simple. We post whatever we want and let people know what’s in our mind. Visit the creator on Thinks Books and join too. It’s so cool to share your random thoughts.

Feature and Follow #27: New things

It's Friday and here is another Feature and Follow.
You know how it works; AlisonCan Read and Parajunkee are the hosts and every week they have a new question for us to answer.  It’s a way to meet new blogs and bloggers and socialize. :) In the links above you can learn how you can join too and everything there is to  know. 
So, go grab the button and start meeting new people!!!

Double Feature: Soul Walker and Soul Bender

It’s December, it’s Monday and I’m here with a Cover Reveal and Giveaway!

This post is special to me because I’m going to present you two great books by a great woman. She is a writer, a blogger, a mom and she is amazing. She is Robyn Jones.

Are you ready to learn everything about A Touched Girl series?

Just press the button. :)

Don’t give up

This is serious. I mean it. 

Don’t give up.

We just need to move on, to evolve.

If we believe in something, if it comes out of our soul, then we must stick to it, fight for it. I’m writing this post to remind you what you have forgotten. Where did the sparkle go? Where is the itching urge to write, or to work? When did the colors fade?

Feature: Running Against Time by Gaelen VanDenbergh

It’s been a while since I featured a book, but now I’m here with a good one. 

I participate in Masquerade Blog Tours and we all are happy to present you … Running Against Traffic by Gaelen VanDenbergh.

I love this title. It makes my mind wander. We all are running against traffic in one way or another, right? But let’s see what she has in mind.

Think Out Loud: Damaged

This is Think out Loud. It’s a weekly meme created to help bloggers break out from the blogging bubble. The rules are simple. We post whatever we want and let people know what’s in our mind. Visit the creator on Thinks Books and join too. It’s so cool to share your random thoughts.

Think Out Loud: Possibility

This is Think out Loud. It’s a weekly meme created to help bloggers break out from the blogging bubble. The rules are simple. We post whatever we want and let people know what’s in our mind. Visit the creator on Thinks Books and join too. It’s so cool to share your random thoughts.