*checks Rose's Wrath's publication date* *sees it was March of 2020* Well, it's been a while, I'll admit that. Rose's Wrath was published to positive feedback and a deep love for many of the characters! Due to many different things, the next book, Rose's Ruin, has been MIA. I can say, though, that the first… Continue reading My Writing | It’s Official, Rose’s Ruin is Happening
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Rantish Ramblings | You’re Still a Writer and I Hope You Know That
I stared at my laptop screen for what felt like the third time all year. And yet, the Google Docs page remained blank. Come on, I thought. How could I have just stopped writing? It was naive of me, looking back. Assuming that the (far) less rigorous life in high school couldn't have contributed much… Continue reading Rantish Ramblings | You’re Still a Writer and I Hope You Know That
Poetry | dear [insert]
Hello, everyone! *glances at the date of last post* Ermm... So, it's been a while. *crickets* Okay, so maybe a long while. But this little blog of mine has always remained in the back of my thoughts and I always knew I'd come back to write again. So, we're starting off slow & easy with… Continue reading Poetry | dear [insert]
I Didn’t Win NaNoWriMo and I’m OK With That
First, to all of you who reached that 50K goal--CONGRATS! It's a major accomplishment that you should be immensely proud of. And those of you--like me--who gave it your best but just didn't hit your word goal--congrats to you too! You gave it a shot and you wrote words, and that's all that matters! Going… Continue reading I Didn’t Win NaNoWriMo and I’m OK With That
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
Rose’s Wrath Cover Reveal!
It's the big day! Today I am FINALLY sharing the official cover for Rose's Wrath! Whoo! This novel has been a long time coming and the amount of editing I've done or hired others to do has seemed endless at times. But the publication date is fast-approaching and soon Rose's Wrath will be available to… Continue reading Rose’s Wrath Cover Reveal!
Why Editing is So Important For Self-Publishers
Hey all! Oceane here. As someone who is just beginning to figure out her own self-publishing journey, I've come to realize one thing that all self-publishers should know: Editing is extremely important! Maybe you already know this, maybe you don't, but it is important to understand. I myself have gone back and forth on whether… Continue reading Why Editing is So Important For Self-Publishers
Inside the Life of a Crazy Writer
Goodness! It has been quite a while since I last sat down to write a blog post. Between camp, a broken finger, and editing my novel, life has just gotten crazy. So I'm now taking the opportunity to delve into what's been going on in my life. First, my novel! It is almost done being… Continue reading Inside the Life of a Crazy Writer
Editor Time! Plus a Second Cover Reveal? And Title Reveal?
Guess what? I FINALLY finished editing Rose's Wrath! First, that means I can send it to a professional editor and have them fine-tune the novel for me. While I think I've found one, I'm most definitely open to other affordable editors you might know! So feel free to leave a comment. Second, you may be… Continue reading Editor Time! Plus a Second Cover Reveal? And Title Reveal?
Strange the Dreamer: A Review
Credit to Laini Taylor. I merely found this on the internet. If you were to look at any Hot List for top YA novels right now, odds are Strange the Dreamer is one of them. I have seen its mass popularity for a while now--The Muse of Nightmares included. To be honest, the story didn't… Continue reading Strange the Dreamer: A Review
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