Hello, wonderful readers! I'm breaking my once-a-week posting schedule to bring you my NaNoWriMo project of 2020! Now, I went though a bunch of my WIPs (yes, there are a LOT) to find the one I was most passionate about to write. I ended up with two. So yes, I will be doing two projects… Continue reading Writing | NaNoWriMo 2020
Category: My Writing
Why Writing Multiple Novels Can Be Overwhelming… But Rewarding
Hello, readers! I am Oceane and I am actively writing four novels. Yay! I'm the kind of person to have lofty, somewhat unattainable goals that I strive to see through. Until I get burnt out... and feel like a failure... and grow apathetic when I actually just need some motivation. Anyone else relate? XD After… Continue reading Why Writing Multiple Novels Can Be Overwhelming… But Rewarding
Rose’s Ruin Exclusive Sneak Peek
Hey, everyone! Today I'm here with an exclusive sneak peek from my next novel, (or, novella) Rose's Ruin. It's a prequel to my Rose's War duology and I'm so excited to share some of it with you! Now, the story is still being written, so there's not much to share, but here's a peek at… Continue reading Rose’s Ruin Exclusive Sneak Peek
Writer’s Block: The Bane of My Existence
You've been there. Perhaps you had just woken up, coffee/tea in hand. You sit down in front of your computer, determined to write at least one thousand words. Everything is ready, just waiting for you to type. Your fingers outstretch and... nothing. Your mind is blank, the ideas gone. It's definitely a struggle, trying to… Continue reading Writer’s Block: The Bane of My Existence
Why I Plan to Pursue Traditional Publishing and Why Both Routes are Valid
For my first novel, Rose's Wrath, I chose to publish it independently. It seemed like the better move at the time, and I don't regret it! But for my next novel, I want to pursue the traditional route. The main reason being that taking on all aspects of publishing (hiring editors, proofreaders, cover designers, and… Continue reading Why I Plan to Pursue Traditional Publishing and Why Both Routes are Valid
New Month, New Resolutions
Hello, wonderful readers! I was checking my notifications just a few days ago and realized that I've been blogging for two years now! Looking back, my first ones were quite horrendous, but it's been a joy from the start! I also just hit 100 followers, which was a sweet surprise to help celebrate! Today I'm… Continue reading New Month, New Resolutions
Rose’s Wrath is Here! Plus a Blog Tour
Yup, that's right! Rose's Wrath is officially (and finally) published! Eeekk!!! Only the eBook version is available right now, but the paperback will be ready next Friday! There's also a blog tour running from now until April 4th AND a giveaway that will be on Instagram soon! The run-down of the blog tour is as… Continue reading Rose’s Wrath is Here! Plus a Blog Tour
Rose’s Wrath: Chapter One
It's release month! Yay! I can't believe there will be physical copies of Rose's Wrath available in just twenty something days! *gasps* In the meantime, I'll be sharing the first chapter with you all! Hopefully it gets you interested in reading the whole thing! *** The scent of blood filled Cerise’s nostrils, flooding her with… Continue reading Rose’s Wrath: Chapter One
Novella Announcement!
Hello all! I'm excited to share some news with you all today, and that is that there will be a novella in the Rose's War series! As of now, there has just been Rose's Wrath and the unnamed sequel, but I'm including a novella from Pan's POV! When I first started writing Rose's Wrath, I… Continue reading Novella Announcement!
Publishing Frustrations and Extended Dates
As most of you know, Rose's Wrath was supposed to be published yesterday. Few of you know that is not published. Let me explain why. When I first wrote Rose's Wrath in November of 2018, I had every hope of publishing it--I still do. After numerous edits, Beta readers, editors, proofreaders, etc, I felt rather… Continue reading Publishing Frustrations and Extended Dates
