The lovelies Jaime Morrow and Erin Funk came up with the WHAT’S UP WEDNESDAY meme. Here’s Jaime’s explanation about it: “It’s similar in some respects to the Currently… post, but it’s been whittled down to only four headings to make it quicker and more manageable on a weekly basis. You’re invited to join us if you’re looking for something to blog about, a way to let your blog friends know what’s been going on with you.”
WHAT I’M READING
I finished The Last Single Girl by Caitie Quinn, then read One Wild Night by Magan Vernon and Run for the Roses by Rachel Schieffelbein. I also read a short story called If Wishes Were Horses by Barbara Morgenroth, and a short book on horses for research – and unfortunately, there wasn’t anything knew there.
WHAT I’M WRITING
Playing Pretend is with my dear editor, and I’m know plotting Breaking Fences AND The Everlasting Circle (The Everlast Trilogy #3) – but it has been difficult, because when my kid is home, I can’t focus on my writing. It’s not that she wants attention all the time. I think I just can’t let go and enter my own worlds knowing she’s right here and might need me at any moment. Does that make senses? Anyway, Monday was Dr. Martin Luther King’s day and she had no school. Then yesterday, it was snow day and she had an early dismissal. And today it was supposed to be a no school day, but now it’s a 90 minute delay day … this messes with my schedule. I was hoping to finish plotting by tomorrow so I could start writing, but I’m guessing I’ll need a few more days for that.
WHAT INSPIRES ME RIGHT NOW
I’ll skip this one this week … I’ve been feeling very uninspired lately :(
WHAT ELSE I’VE BEEN UP TO
Not much. I had my write-in last weekend – it was great. We talked and laughed a lot and I even stood up and did I happy dance when I finished revising my manuscript, making the girls laugh even more ;)
Monday was the official release day of my novella, Cup of Life. It is book 2.5 of my fantasy trilogy and told from a guy’s POV – so far, the readers love it!
I’m running a promo on Soul Oath, book 2 of my fantasy trilogy – it’s down to $0.99 from it’s regular $2.99 just for this week.
Monday night, this happened:
And last night this happened:
So, I’m pretty happy with that! :D
Now tell me, WHAT’S UP WITH YOU?
Don’t forget to stop by Jaime’s blog and check out the linky list of the awesome writers who are participating of this meme!
Cheers,
You know that you’ve inspired me this week :-)
And…YES again for your fantasy picking up! Cheering you on all the way from Germany!
Congrats, Juliana! It’s very deserved.
Number one! That is awesome.
Congrats, Juliana! Hopefully those Amazon rankings will help stoke your enthusiasm–perhaps even inspire you to keep going. You clearly have an audience who are enjoying your books. :)
Naturally, I can’t speak for moms who write, but you’re not alone. Juggling parental responsibility (and even feelings of “I need to be with my kid”) with the need to write is a theme that I see often on writer blogs. Somehow, though, others manage to find that balance, and I know you will too. :)
Congratulations on your sales ranks!
It’s so weird that folks south of the border are getting so much snow and we’re enjoying really mild temperatures up here. So weird. Normally January is one of our coldest (and, consequently, our most miserable month). I hope the snow days are fewer from here on in so you can get in more writing! Have a great week, Juliana.
P.S. Hope the inspiration finds you soon, too!
Sorry you’re feeling uninspired. :( But those rankings are awesome, congratulations! Glad the promo was a success! :)
“Monday was the official release day of my novella.” And “I’ve been feeling very uninspired lately.” Should not live in the same post! Juliana, your entire life is inspiring!
I’m sure you will have a wonderful week, but I hope you enjoy it and all it’s inevitable awesomeness.
I love reading about all of your book successes, Juliana! I know you’re not feeling super inspired lately, but seeing how well your work is doing inspires me! Hope you have a good week. :-)
Congratulations on all the success! That is so exciting for you, and well deserved!
Have an amazing week ^_^
I hear much talk of Amazon rankings from other authors, but it’s still a bit murky for me (I don’t have any books out–hopefully that will change!) Very exciting to see your work climb the charts like that. I hope the good buzz on your book brings you more repeat business!
Congrats on getting 1st in Fantasy.
I also want to say that you inspired me this week. I came across your website and found out about What’s Up Wednesday – yesterday. I’ve signed up now.
And i brought a copy of Destiny Gift and loved it.
Hope you have a better week this coming week.
Angel
I totally get not being able to write when the kid is around. I’m the exact same way, which is partly why I work late at night. That and wicked insomnia that I’ve just accepted and used as an excuse to be a nocturnal writer. I hope you feel inspired again soon, and congrats on your book being number one on Amazon!