So, Laksa Media has announced my book!!! They made an awesome poster, that I am now sharing with friends and family. SOOOO close! I have a week to finish the videos and do one or two small things (as well as do the final edits to Flights of Marigolds, as soon as I get them from my editor) and the following week the book is OUT!!!
Made 2 deadlines this week, and an interview
First deadline: I finished the rough draft of the first 4 videos for the Bursts of Fire launch and sent them in to Laksa Media for critique before finalizing. Second deadline: blogpost for Mary Robinette Kowal’s “My Favorite Bits” blog. And on Wednesday, Josh Pantalleresco interviewed me for Just Joshing. Getting ready for the launch!
New short story
Spent a week on the motorcycle, which is not only awesomely fun, it gives me lots of think time. Pretty much have a new short story planned out, though I’ll have to do a bit of research and some stuff I couldn’t do until I got back and onto my computer. Maybe next week I can make a start on the detailed planning and writing!
Heading out on the motorcycle
With all the flurry of activity getting ready for the launch, I’m taking a week to decompress and ride. Of course, I can’t leave writing behind. On the motorcycle, I have no choice but to have a quiet time inside my brain–no music, no podcasts, no conversation. Good think time. I find it very creative. And, if I have some good ideas, I can just attach my mic and recorder. Looking forward to it.
Meeting with my publisher
Had a great meeting with my publisher yesterday. We covered a lot of ground. There is still at ton of stuff to do before the launch in a month, and the promotional stuff is really starting to ramp up. I have my list!