Two launches and a new book written? Not a bad month to share with you this time around! Let’s get right to the writing update.

Writing Update

The Gifts of Kali is DONE! I finished the first draft last Friday. This week is all about reading through the mess I heaved onto the page to figure out how best to clean it up. That’s my goal for NaNoWriMo this month, and a little bit different than previous years. Usually I save the drafting for November, but I was itching to write this one so bad, I’m using National Novel Writing Month to self-edit.

Truthfully, I had some trouble settling down and getting words on the page. Some of it was nerves, some of it was scheduling issues. As I reached the end of week two on the project I found my groove again and am really happy with how the latter half turned out. I can’t wait to dive in and put the pieces together.

Be sure to check out Book One of the trilogy, Hammer and Anvil, now!

The Bridge

Today and tomorrow are all about DSA Season One, Book Three. I am finishing up the proofreading end of things and will be formatting it so I can order my first copy. I love this book. It has everything in it: action, politics, and emotion. The subplots really came together nicely.

The Bridge also comes with the added bonus of back matter. This was something that was meant to be in every book of the DSA, but I decided against it. Here, it makes perfect sense. You’ll be able to download a free report for this book through my website as a bonus. It will provide insight into a specific event that carries through the series. That’s next on my list of things to do this week!

Appearances

I’m all over the place for the next month. I’m excited about it. I love talking about writing, about putting books out into the world. I hope you’ll be able to stop by and see me.

November 2nd – Buffalo’s Book Expo!

Come support the local writing community in Buffalo at the Expo Market from 1 to 4 pm. Find out more by joining the Facebook event page.

November 16th – Newfane Book Fair

18 authors from all over Western New York will be at the Newfane Community Center from 1 to 4 pm. 2737 Main Street, Newfane, NY.

November 17th – Audubon Library Book Fair

The Audubon Branch of the Buffalo Public Library is hosting a book fair from 2 to 4 pm. 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst, NY 14228

November 30th – Local Author Book Signing

The Buffalo History Museum puts together an incredible show every year with local authors. Stop by to meet your favorite Buffalo author and get your books signed. More details to come next month.