It’s no secret I have a
series of short stories, nor that I’m fearful of sharing with the world in
general. There are so many haters, I think oftentimes just jealous of more
talented and/or successful people. All the time I read of author acquaintances (many I’d dare
call friends) demeaned by mean words.
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| Noodling Around with Book Cover Ideas The Image is More Suited to the Third Tale Set Partly in Patras, Greece |
Despite what you see above, for now I’m happy just enjoying
reading and rereading, polishing my tales one through seventeen. Others need
major overhauls, reading somewhat like stereo instructions after being penned
over ten years ago. I’ll get around to that, as well, I’ve promised myself, as
long as my mind and middle aged body hold out. ~grin~ Meanwhile, it’s good to
be me having fun playing with my characters.
As for my eye opener, let me
give you a little back story. The series is called “BloodMoon” after my
werewolf main OC’s hard rock band. Its initial tale was called the same with a
space between the words, indicative of the yearly moon phase in the traditional
ancient lycanthrope calendar I’ve imagined.
The rest of the series
follows a trend I’ve mentioned before, and even asked for aid on, using phrases
like bark at the moon, cat’s meow, etc. Thank you to those who provided
suggestions. I have since added some new stories as a result. The idioms dog eat
dog, weak as a kitten, and dog with a bone fitting new plots. That first already has a home in the timeline.
This morning my revelation
involves the first story’s title. Not only is “Blood Moon” nonconforming with
the follow-ons, but the reference to the lunar cycle no longer resides within
its words! I split it into two a while back with a little cliffhanger in
between so the stories are all closer to thirteen thousand words.
As of today the series now
starts with “Cat Scratch Fever”. I’m happy how the title suits the tumultuous
start to my characters’ relationship.
Do you have any current major
obsessions projects?
Writing is a very difficult thing to do. Well writing well that is. I'm too lazy for this kind of hard work. I'm more into relaxing on the back of my boat, going for cruise and enjoying my golden years.
ReplyDeleteThe haters...they are everywhere and I'm sick of listening to them, so I don't. I say do your thing and hold your head up high. It's your life, not the haters life. You're the lucky one.
Have a fabulous day. ♥
Thanks for the kind words! Be well, my dear, and safe sailing.
DeleteSo it's time for a retitle? That happens. I'm so bad at titles myself, most of my stories have place holder titles until something occurs. (Maybe someday that idea will occur ;)
ReplyDeleteInteresting! My stories often start with a title. ~grin~ Happy Writing!
DeleteI agree that most haters are just jealous of another's success. I am impressed that you have 17 volumes of Blood Moon.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Be well, my dear.
DeleteHaters ruin it for everyone. But I guess that's their goal - if they can't feel good about themselves, they don't think anyone else should.
ReplyDeleteKeep plugging away and don't let the haters stop you.
~hugs~
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