Outlines! To have them or not? #LoveWriteCreate

Kallie Ross, Gaby Robbins, and I (Morgan Wylie) are discussing different ways to outline your novel, why it's important, and how it can help you write a better story. We all work in different ways, even though notecards are the best, and we can all learn from each other. As a creative force, the thing to keep in mind is that trying various methods can lead to more/better ideas for your story! 

 Here are the links we discuss... 

  http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/articles/snowflake-method/ 

  http://litreactor.com/columns/8-ways-to-outline-a-novel 

  http://www.aliciarasley.com/artout.htm 

Here's an extra link with some downloads... http://selfpublishingteam.com/6-writing-outline-templates-and-3-reasons-to-use-them/

Join #LoveWriteCreate as we chat about Time and Writing! #JazzHands

Join #LoveWriteCreate for our latest video chat! You can see me in spastic mode as I try to hold onto my concentration as my little person keeps interrupting ;)  #JazzHands

Let's get real, TIME Suck(s)! Whether it's a busy day and there's absolutely no time for writing, or you can fit in an hour or two but only write 500 words, TIME has a way of sucking! Kallie Ross, Morgan Wylie, and Gaby Robbins discuss how we're fighting time each day. With time management, planning, preparing and ploughing through you can get a lot more done than you ever imagined. TIME could be on your side!

Here are a few links to the places we mention in the hangout...
Passion Planner
RescueTime.com
Kimai.com

Create in Jan 2015! #LoveWriteCreate

The girls (Kallie Ross and Gaby Robbins) and I over at #LoveWriteCreate are doing something different with the blog in 2015.

What's that? You might ask. Well, I'll tell you!

Each month, each of us will be assigned a word (either "Love", "Write", or "Create") and each week our posts will have something to do with our individual word. It will be posted on the LWC blog and on our own. The next month, we'll switch it up a bit. Part of the reasoning behind this is because we love these words! Another part, is to help inspire us to blog more and perhaps blog with more focus.

So my word for January is Create! This is one of my life words. By that, I mean it's one of my mantras.

More Help, More Words in 2015 #LoveWriteCreate

During this Hangout Gaby Robbins, Kallie Ross, and I (Morgan Wylie) are discussing all the avenues we seek (and will be seeking) help with writing this year. Conferences, webinars, articles, writing groups... Maybe one of them can help you write more words in 2015! The following are links to specific websites we mention during the show.

Newsletters, Beginnings, and Plots Oh My!

So I am totally behind on sharing the Youtube videos that we have done at #LoveWriteCreate so I thought I'd share a few of the most recent and you can watch 'em all or pick if something sounds interesting to you (but I know you want to watch them all because you might miss out on our random entertainment ;)

First up! We invited author S.M. Boyce to share with us her knowledge of Newsletters. Check her out!

Next up! We at #LoveWriteCreate shared with you how we each began the writing process in the hopes that it might inspire you to either finally start writing that idea that you've kept in your head for so long or just to know that you might not be alone in how you began. All of our processes are different.

Most Recently! We chatted about PLOTTING!! Now, I am not known for my plotting. In fact, I am usually a "pantser" but could I have changed my tune?? Check out our thoughts and tips on plotting. Feel free to share your own thoughts and ideas with us too here on my site or go to the LWC site: http://lovewritecreate.com

To see more of our crazy chats and hopefully helpful tips and thoughts please check out our YouTube site to see all the vids! 

~Morgan

New Release!! DESCENT by Kallie Ross

 

We are extremely excited to bring you the Release Day Launch for Kallie Ross' DESCENT!! DESCENT is an amazing young adult fantasy adventure that is out today!!

 

DESCENT

First 5 Chapters:

Descent (Chapters 1-5)

Amazon ** Barnes and Noble

 
  ABOUT DESCENT: Seventeen year old Ollie Miller is ready to leave all of her hurt feelings behind, but moving on seems impossible while living next door to her ex-best friend, Mateo. When curious earthquakes begin to shake and rip open the foundation of her small town, the ground becomes as unsteady as her feelings for him. When they fall, they fall hard… Ollie’s disastrous attempt to save Mateo’s brother from falling into a curious chasm results in their descent into a cavernous wonderland. Ollie, Mateo, Jesse, and Alexis search for a way back home, and encounter a mysterious tribe of natives. Gabriel, the next in line to lead his people, is granted permission to guide them to the surface. On their treacherous journey, an overzealous elder threatens all of their lives, because he can’t risk them exposing his people, or the power he wields. The group discovers ancient secrets, unexpected truths, and uncharted feelings. Ollie must find a way out or risk being stuck in the caves forever—or worse, dead.

“Descent is a gripping debut that takes you on a roller coaster - a page turner that has you asking - what happens next. I loved every single word of it.” Fangirlish.com

Add DESCENT on Goodreads and Facebook!

DESCENT Goodreads ** DESCENT Facebook
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  About Kallie Ross: Over time my love for learning gravitated toward studying conspiracy theories and contradictions in our culture. My conclusions have ignited a passion to write compelling young adult fiction that incorporates legend, conjecture, fantasy, and conviction. I love being a wife, mother, friend, writer, and teacher. I began teaching high school English in 2002 and started blogging and podcasting in 2008. I have a brilliant husband, two redheads, and never imagined my life would ever be this fun!    

Find Kallie Ross

Website ** Twitter ** Facebook ** Kallie Ross’s Goodreads ** Tumblr

Writers Talking About Writing #LoveWriteCreate Vlog

Happy Tuesday! For those that don't know, I participate in a group video chat where writers talk about real life writing trials, successes, challenges, etc. I realized that I forgot to post the last couple videos. If you like what we chat about you can visit the playlist of all the vids we've done at my YouTube channel ------>

We try to "chat" every couple week either on Sun or Tues nights. Check in with us tonight if you want to watch live or even participate with questions, topics, etc. 10pm EST at the #LoveWriteCreate there will be a link.

So this first video we chat about the Twitterverse and how to view it as a writer...

And the most recent video from last week and our newest challenge (Thanks to Gaby... 15kwords in ONE WEEK!) Tune in tonight to see if we accomplished it ;)

#LoveWriteCreate Episode 3: A Banana and Avocado Mashup

In this installment of #LoveWriteCreate on Air, we talk about our epic #NaNo fail, #pitchwars, character bio's, writing exercises, "What's in your notebook?", and the night would not be complete without a banana/avocado mashup silliness (you don't want to miss this ;) hehe.

In each episode, we include a challenge to ourselves, but also to you if you want to join in! This week, our challenge is a writing exercise that we have posted on the LoveWriteCreate blog here at LoveWriteCreate.com (you can also check out previous vids there as well). This exercise is to encourage creativity with your characters. I'm excited to get started on mine!

I know this is kind of long, but it's definitely entertaining. We are just 3 writers in various places in our journeys of writing and publication chatting about it ALL (mostly writing and books, but you get to know us a little bit too--perhaps more than you wanted to know, lol ;)

LoveWriteCreate.com

LWC YouTube

KallieRoss.com

GabrielaRobbins.com

MorganWylie.net

Quick Update: What's Happened and What's Coming...

Hello to you all!

I hope that no matter where you are, you are enjoying a fabulous Fall!!

I just wanted to give you a quick update and tell you what's going on...

1. Since October 1st, Veiled Shadows (book 2 in The Age of Alandria series) was released into the wild and into your hands (hopefully ;) I'm very excited that it is out doing well! That was HUGE for me to get book 2 out. I'll write more on that later. Thank you to everyone who got it, those who have read it, and to those have told me how much you are loving it! I can't tell you how much your responses and feedback matter to me! I heart you very much! <3 <3

2. ALSO... As of Nov 11th, Silent Orchids (The Age of Alandria: Book One) is now FREE! That's right, I said FREE!! So if you're interested in YA Urban fantasy/Fantasy, give it a shot. It is free at most digital retailers but I'll give you the Amazon Kindle link HERE. Thank you to all who have already downloaded it!! It has been doing very well on the free charts and even reached #78 on the Amazon Free top 100 chart at one point! See...

3. So what am I working on now? You ask ;) Well, since you asked (you were going to right? lol) I am working on a companion novella for the Alandria series thus far. Before you get worried, those that have asked, book 3 is still slated for late Spring or early Summer 2014. But I think this might tide you over... So this novella (still nameless at the moment) will be featuring Daegan!! I'm really excited about this and have been enjoying spending time with him on a more personal level (heads out of the gutter!) Hopefully, after this novella, you will have a greater understanding of him and what makes him a little more, well, Daegan: you know, guarded, mysterious, protective yet dangerous, and an all around gorgeous Ferrishyn warrior (sigh). No promises but I'm hoping to have this out first part of the new year (slightly vague, I know ;). 

There it is in a nutshell!

Have a fabulous weekend! 

~Morgan

Cover Reveal! The Sisters by Teal Haviland

ABOUT THE SISTERS:

Gabrielle, the Angel of Karma, isn’t happy about a lot of things that have happened since she came to Earth to learn more about humans. She’s especially not happy that the Book of Barabbadon has fallen into her enemy’s hands, that demons are becoming significantly more powerful, and because of the dark changes in Lucas since the attack on him. And her anger is beginning to show.

Her superior and her brethren—even Lucas—thought she was handling everything pretty well until they learn she wants to go after a human trafficker so she can see him face karma. It’s something she does only when compelled to do so because of a human’s particularly good, or, in this case, heinous acts. But their concerns aren’t from her desire to be more involved with her duties, or even because of the human she wants to see reap what he’s sown with her own eyes. It’s because of whom she wants to use to carry out what she has in mind—a trio of demons called the Sisters. They possess troubling powers, thought to still be strengthening, and were locked away by Gabrielle many years ago. Gabrielle, and those who care for her, know the Sisters are more than a little dangerous even for the Angel of Karma—they also know the Sisters will be looking for vengeance of their own.

ABOUT TEAL HAVILAND:

 Teal Haviland lives in Tennessee with her daughter and her four-legged friends. She enjoys photography, travel, reading, music, cooking, daydreaming, writing (of course), and above all spending time with her family and friends.

Teal grew up with a love for anything fantastical or outrageous. After years of dreaming of worlds where fairies, angels, demons, and shape shifters (to name a few) exist, she finally decided to begin writing her stories down. Inception, book one in her series The Reaping Chronicles, is her first published novel.

INCEPTION BUY LINKS:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Inception-Reaping-Chronicles-1-ebook/dp/B00CL9VE8K/ref=sr_1_1_bnp_1_kin?ie=UTF8&qid=1379437255&sr=8-1&keywords=Inception+teal+haviland

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/inception-teal-haviland/1115229273?ean=2940016554181&itm=1&usri=inception+teal+haviland

LINKS:                                                                 

Goodreads author page ~ http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6548857.Teal_Haviland

Goodreads The Reaping Chronicles ~ Inception page ~http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16067691-inception

Facebook author page ~ https://www.facebook.com/authortealhaviland

Facebook The Reaping Chronicles page ~ https://www.facebook.com/thereapingchronicles

Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/tealhaviland

Author website ~ http://www.tealhaviland.com/

Cover and Title Reveal for book 2!!

I'm very excited to be able to share this with you and all the world!! This is the cover for book 2 in my series The Age of Alandria!!! Now, I loved the cover for my first book, BUT I think I'm even more in love with this one. Phatpuppy Art and The Bookish Brunette did a FABULAWESOMENESS job on this one as well as the first. So without further ado here is book 2...

Veiled Shadows

EEEK!!! Don't you LOVE it!!! I'm so excited about it *happy dancing*

Here is the blurb:

Shadows linger where light is obstructed, and truth is veiled.

Evil is an untreated disease in the once beautiful realm of Alandria.

Kaeleigh is faced with a revelation that she must reconcile. She will decide if discovering the truth is worth the unknown consequences to both herself and her friends.

Daegan, the Ferrishyn warrior, is conflicted by more than his loyalties, and is confronted with emotions he doesn’t know how to deal with. A choice must be made. A choice… that may cost him more than he ever wanted to give.

The Droch-Shúil—enforcers and servants of the ancient darkness—continue to cast their shadow over Alandria seeking those who can be turned to their side.

The magic of The Orchids is growing, but not everyone will survive what is to come.

Veiled Shadows is the second installment in The Age of Alandria series: the story of the Sol-lumieth’s quest for freedom of self and the power to battle the evil of the Droch-Shúil.

Add it to your Goodreads HERE!!

Expected publication is Fall 2013