Monday, November 4, 2013

November - Updates From A Writer's Life

My third novel The Anniversary is due to go on sale in December which means at the moment I'm deep into the editing process.
This includes reading the whole book aloud, a great way of finding those typos and awkward phrases that the eye tends to skim over when reading silently. With over 100,000 words this can be rather hard on the vocal chords though, so I'm trying to pace it over several days.   

The cover design is underway and I'm looking forward to seeing the initial sketches from Jonny Gillard, a talented artist who seems to be able to take my vague, rambling suggestions and produce exactly what I want for a cover. 

I’m also ramping up the book promotion for November.


 Silent Lies continues to be on sale for $0.99/77p (or equivalent elsewhere) from Amazon – this is a limited time offer so get it now before the price goes up.

Ulterior Motives is also on sale for the next week under the new Kindle Countdown program.
Starting from a sale price of $0.99 at 12.00pm EST, Monday 4 November  in the US and £0.99 at 8.00am GMT Tuesday, 5 November in the UK, the price will gradually increase back to the list price of $4.99 by November 11/12, meaning the earlier you buy it, the more you save!  To purchase, click here.

On Saturday, November 16, 2013, I will be at Chocolations in Mamaroneck, NY for a book discussion and signing event, together with historical fiction author Carol Dommermuth.  If you are in the area from 3-5pm, come along to talk books and eat chocolate! (Or, at least, buy some to take home – Chocolations is an award winning chocolate shop.)

I’m also currently working on further book events to be held at the end of November, early December – as they are finalized, I’ll let you know.

All this and I'm also writing the next book. While it's currently untitled, I can tell you it's a sequel to Ulterior Motives. 

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Happy November!

Mel


20 comments:

  1. Sounds like you're on a whirlwind! Good luck with all your books.

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  2. The challenge is keeping all the balls in the air at the same time!
    Thanks for dropping by Joanne.

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  3. Visiting by way of Indies Unlimited. Looks like you are very busy. Good luck with it all. Nice blog :-)

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    1. Not probably as busy as those doing NaNoWriMo - doubt I'll add 50,000 words to my latest manuscript this month!

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  4. Hi from IU. Good luck with your editing and book launch.

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  5. Hi from IU! Best of luck with the signing next weekend. :)

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  6. I have been following you but stopped by via the Indies Unlimited blog fest to show my support.

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  7. Kathryn, I think you must have been on my blog while I was on yours! Just liked your post a moment ago. Good luck with the signing.

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  8. Good luck with the reading aloud, Mel. I empathize! Have you tried getting someone to read to you?

    Stopping by for a visit via Indies Unlimited.

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    1. Interesting idea, Kathy, but I don't listen to audio books and I think I would find it quite hard to focus my concentration if someone else was reading for me - I'd probably let my mind drift to the plot of my latest novel:)
      Still, more than 50% through now, so the end is in sight. And all the editing notations prove that it is worthwhile!

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  9. Wow! You are busy. Sounds fun. Stopping by from Indies Unlimited.

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    1. Thanks for stopping by Sherri. At the end of the day it is fun, which makes all those anxious moments (will anyone like the book? will anyone turn up?) all worthwhile.

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  10. Good luck with your book discussion and signing. It sounds like it'd be fun to do in-person events.

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    1. Thanks RJ. I'd highly recommend giving an in-person event a go - it's nerve-wracking but well worth it as it does give you a chance to introduce your books to people who might not otherwise have found them.

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  11. Stopping by from Indies Unlimited. As someone who's read SILENT LIES, I can tell anyone thinking about picking it up that it's definitely worth a read even at regular price! Good luck with your various promotions and the upcoming books and events.

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    1. Thank you so much Marla! And thanks for dropping by.

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  12. Stopping by from IU to say hi. I like your blog!

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