the whole shebang…

the ins and outs & ups and downs of a new novelist's journey

Join the Wave!!! November 30, 2009

So, yeah, I still haven’t been around. But, I’m back to writing Avalon and am hoping to be Truly finished soon.

For those of you who still happen to stop by even though I’ve been incredibly boring of late ;) , I’d like to offer some of my Google Wave invites. I have two accounts, and I know most people already have an invite (and account) by now, but the amount of invites I have is just ridiculous, so I’d like to offer TEN to the first people who either:
1) follow @fuelyourwriting on twitter — and then leave a comment here letting me know you did so
or
2) go on to fuelyourwriting.com and choose one of the fabulous articles that looks the most interesting to you and leave a comment for the equally fabulous author (but of course, since s/he wrote said article!) speaking your writerly mind =) (is that a word? idk and i don’t care;)) and then let me know…

I’ll contact the first ten people who have done this through the email address you leave with your comment (which is why I asked for a second comment here after commenting at FYW) and I’ll then send you your invite.
Easy peasy =)

xx -e*

 

I’ve been kinda busy… November 13, 2009

So I moved. Again. Yup.
I’m back up with my family and struggling in some ways, but my writing has never been better. I’m inspired. I’m in love with my characters. I even adore my crazy articles about bamboo and iDogs. Yup.
I’m also thrilled because I have a new job!!!!
I am now Co-Editor for Fuel Your Writing!! So thrilled about this new adventure and am throwing myself straight into it.
The best part is that I get to do a lot of what I already did . . . Live on Facebook and Twitter!! How cool is that?!??

Anyway, I’m off to write some stuff — need to edit my article for Monday (seriously…i can edit my own stuff now!! …well I already did because I’m just like that, but now I can *officially* do it =))

Hope everyone’s good. Sorry I’ve been such a horrible blogger lately. I hope to change that soon (yeah, I know I keep saying that…). But seriously, the more I have to do, the more I tend to get done. It’s all about time management and ambition and confidence. So we’ll see ;)

xx -e*

 

NaNo! October 23, 2009

Filed under: Progress!,fun :) — Eden Tyler @ 12:34 pm
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Just signed up.
I was planning on just *planning* the book last night, but I ended up writing 2.5k instead. And I’m loving it!!
I didn’t think I was gonna do NaNo this year because I have so much going on, but I guess I am. I have a feeling I’ll actually win, too!! (At least I’d better ;) )
K, that’s all. Not much else going on. Alexis is still officially not talking to me, so I’m spending my time on Kyle now. Heh, maybe it’ll make Alexis jealous and I can finish Avalon…

 

I’m stuck :/ October 17, 2009

Filed under: Help!,fun :) — Eden Tyler @ 1:02 pm
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It’s not too fun…
I think I’m going back to my college ways. If I have to read, I don’t want to. Now that i have to write, I’m less interested in my WiP.

To remedy that, I’ve just downloaded the 15-day free trial of My Story Writer, which I got HERE.

I think I’ll play around with it today and see how I like it. I’ll let y’all know!!! =)

 

writing break. October 11, 2009

Filed under: fun :) — Eden Tyler @ 1:40 pm
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So I’ve just recently discovered this site that is Wonderful for when you’re at that point where you just cannot read another word. And you can’t think straight to be able to write anything more.

I just go on it and exercise/rest my eyes for a couple minutes, and then I feel rejuvenated! Plus, it’s fun!! =)

Check It Out!

 

this says it all!! August 30, 2009

Filed under: Progress!,fun :) — Eden Tyler @ 12:08 pm
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well, i was going to post a picture of my new book cover today, but i’m gonna give you a link instead.
i received such a cool comment today and this is what the reviewer (a fellow writer) had to say — check it out!

i decided to go with adult fiction (alexis is now 24) with a thriller twist and the book feels right to me now. so right! and others are seeming to agree.
and i adore my new cover. fits the book soooo well.

k, i’m off for the day — out with the family =)
it’s so nice out!!

talk to y’all later
xx

 

ego boost! August 20, 2009

Filed under: fun :) — Eden Tyler @ 1:11 am
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Some of my recent comments have been so wonderful I felt the need to share them::


* I don’t “do” fantasy, I do “do” The Abandoned Edge of Avalon! Pure skill.

* At last a ‘Faery story’ with bite! All too often these kind of tales are written in a similar vein, or should that be vain? Maybe it should as most of the authors are simply laying down flowery words instead of remembering the plot. Eden, you do not fall into that category.


–and my personal fave::


* My Gods Eden!
This is writing as tight as a crab’s arse at sixteen fathoms!
No nit-picks.
The story is horrible, suspenseful, gripping.
And a fairy story too.
Am I getting old? Is my senility making me exit into my second childhood?
This book may do that to me!
Quality writing and excellent crafting.


Happy day for me =) It’s an amazing feeling to know that others have these great things to say about my writing, let alone that they take the time to read my work in the first place!!

 

in ten years, i’ll be forty. August 10, 2009

Filed under: fun :) — Eden Tyler @ 7:24 pm

1. My uncle once: chopped my hair off and made me look like a boy.

2. Never in my life: have I left North America. Yet.

3. When I was five: well, that’s when my hair was short. I had a great school picture :P

4. High School was: meh.

5. I will never forget: the fact that my man stopped in the middle of traffic one time to pick up a turtle and move it to the side of the road so nobody would drive over it.

6. I once met: I’ve met many people more than once. Yes, they’re famous…

7. There’s this girl I know who: is the greatest but I don’t talk to her nearly enough anymore. I miss her..

8. Once, at a bar: ha! no bar stories leaving my mouth. I don’t even drink any more.

9. By noon, I’m usually: just finally feeling good and awake.

10. Last night: I fell asleep on the big ole chair in the living room and my back killed this morning!! Not much support between the chair and the ottoman. That was great…

11. If only I had: a publishing deal, life would be grand!

12. Next time I go to church: not sure when that’ll be..

13. Terry Schiavo: sad story

14. What worries me most: losing those I love

15. When I turn my head left, I see: a sofa cushion and a wall

16. When I turn my head right, I see: a clock and a window and another wall. oh, and my purse and some other random stuff on a table. and i suppose the table, too…

17. You know I’m lying when: hell..whenever I lie. I suck at it, so I don’t even try anymore.

18. What I miss most about the eighties: having fun with my sister

19. If I was a character in Shakespeare, I’d be: Ophelia, sadly.

20. By this time next year: I hope to be more secure—in more ways than one.

21. A better name for me would be: I like my name.

22. I have a hard time understanding: why people feel the need to force their beliefs on others and look down on you if you don’t agree. I’m opinionated, but I allow others their opinions/beliefs, too.

23. If I ever go back to school, I’ll: yeah, I doubt I will…

24. You know I like you if: I give you the time of day.

25. If I ever won an award, the first person I’d thank would be: my love.

26. Darwin, Mozart, Slim Pickens & Geraldine Ferraro: these are so dumb.

27. Take my advice, never: huh? about love. I’m clueless. I have it but can’t help others with it.

28. My ideal breakfast is: well, it used to be cereal, but now I’m liking the eggs & toast deal.

29. A song I love, but do not own is: oh dang. I’m totally spacing it. It’s a Jason Mraz song, but it’s not a single. It’s wonderful, though.. crap, I can’t remember the name….

30. If you visit my hometown, I suggest: turning around and going back from whence you came

31. Tulips, character flaws, microchips, & track stars: dumb.

32. Why won’t people: admit when they’re wrong??

33. If you spend the night at my house: you’ll fall in love with my dogs.

34. I’d stop my wedding for: ha!

35. The world could do without: the TV show Swords — about swordfishing. Disgusting.

36. I’d rather lick the belly of a cockroach than: gross. um, go through anything the people did in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. I watched a movie/documentary on The History Channel this morning and it made me sick. Most people are so dang lucky and bitch about the dumbest things these days…

37. My favorite blonde is: a tie between Kristen Bell & Hilarie Burton.

38: Paper clips are more useful than: clothespins…

39. If I do anything well, it’s: sleep. I’m good at that! my fave.

40. And by the way: this might be the what my blog’s like for a while… I’m on a mad dash to finish up my book and I don’t have much time online. But I’ll be back with real posts soon. And I’m always on giveagirlapen.com every Friday =)

xx

 

first workshop/critique group. August 5, 2009

Filed under: fun :),writing exercises — Eden Tyler @ 1:26 pm
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now that i’ve moved back somewhere near civilization, i’ve found what seems to be a great writing group. the way it’s set up makes it more of a workshop than just a reading/writing group so i’m really excited about it. i’ve never been able to participate in something like this before.

the weirdest part isn’t going to be having people read my work—i’ve no problem with throwing myself out there for any and all feedback… the reading aloud part is what i’m concerned about now. it’s not nerves or anything—just the simple fact that i haven’t had to do any reading aloud (other than to my kid!) since college.
guess i have to practice, huh.
it’ll be different, but i bet all will go well. i hope…

now i just have to work on what i’ve submitted to the workshop leader.
i’m really in an editing mood today, so what i’ll have tonight will probably be totally different than what she’s already read, but the hard copy i’ll distribute to the others will be the newest version. i’m hoping to get a lot of feedback—mostly as to what doesn’t work and different suggestions to fix it. but it’s also nice to know one’s strengths as well and use them to fix those trouble spots…

wish me luck! i hope to meet some great people =)

 

i’ve been flogged!!! August 3, 2009

and i’m quite happy.
the editor didn’t love it, but he *liked* it enough.
most importantly, he only corrected one small bit of writing!!!!
chapter one is far from being as it should be—i’ve even been working on a new opening, which i briefly spoke of on giveagirlapen.com last friday. i sent my work in knowing it wasn’t *ready* so i’m beyond chuffed (i love british speak!) that this flogging went as well as it did.
pleasepleaseplease check it out!

comments either here or there will be greatly appreciated =)

xx