First Chapter Freebies

To give you all a little taste of my writing, and what to expect should you subscribe, I've decided to make Chapter One of SEEKING THE TRUTH (which is available now) and Chapter One of WINGS, WITCHES AND WONDER (which goes live on Oct 6) FREE FOR EVERYONE.

If you enjoy either story, you can gain instant access to the entirety of SEEKING THE TRUTH, and new weekly chapters of WINGS, WITCHES AND WONDER, by subscribing to Apprentice Tier or above.

https://reamstories.com/claredugmore/public 

Tiers and Teasers

As I'm gearing up to launch WINGS, WITCHES AND WONDER, I've added the tiers and perks to my page so you will see exactly what you're getting by supporting me and my writing.

I'm so excited to share WINGS, WITCHES AND WONDER with you all. I'm making good progress on the story, with 13 chapters/ 30k words written. I LOVE this story so far, and can't wait to see what you guys think when it launches.

Here's a little taste of what's to come.

An Important Announcement

One year ago today, I launched The Order of the Ancile - Liches, Legends, and Love, with the plan to serialize the book before releasing it on Amazon in ebook and paperback format. I also had ideas for three future books set in the Ancile universe.

Twenty-two chapters later, I put "Liches" on hiatus while I dealt with various issues including burnout and depression.

If you've been reading my blog in the last few months, you'll know I'm doing MUCH better, and I'm ready to start making plans and getting back out into the world.

One of those plans involves The Order of the Ancile, including Liches, Legends, and Love. While I was taking a break, a couple of things changed in my mind about the Order of the Ancile Series.

First, a new idea claimed me and won't let go. Secondly, I thought of some fundamental changes I want to make to Liches, Legends, and Love that will not only improve the story overall but also bring it more in line with what types of books I currently want to write. i.e. Paranormal-Romance instead of Urban-Fantasy.

To that end, I am removing Liches, Legends, and Love from the internet and I will be republishing a new, updated version at a later date. But I wanted to let everyone know what was going on and thank everyone who supported Liches while I was serializing it.

That brings me to the new book. I still LOVE serialized fiction. It works well with my own motivation/work schedule, but I also think it offers readers something unique. The chance to read my books in their earliest forms and offer opinions/ suggestions on how those books can be improved, and even what type of characters and stories they'd like to see from me in the future.

While I was on hiatus, a new subscription-based author platform called REAM launched, and it seems like a perfect fit for me. I can share the first drafts of my stories in serial format, while also sharing behind-the-scenes tidbits, snippets, and plans for future books, and gather valuable feedback while building a community of readers. 

There's also a monetary aspect to it which I hope I will be able to funnel back into the production of future books and other bookish awesomeness, like audiobooks, and maybe merch/swag if there's enough interest. I also want to use it as an opportunity to give back, and I intend to donate a portion of the money I make via Ream to various charities.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in supporting, please head over to Ream and give me a follow. https://reamstories.com/claredugmore

I will be launching the NEW first book in the Order of the Ancile Series on October 6th, with a new chapter every Friday (with breaks for holidays etc.) until the story is complete. When it launches, I will also be revealing the tiers and perks for my Ream Subscription service. 

And to whet your appetite, here's a snippet from the (as yet) untitled story:

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He came to me in my dreams. Whispering my name.

Madelyne.

The man made of alabaster.

The dreams started at around the same time my abilities manifested -- when I was thirteen -- and I was sure the two were connected in some way. But even after discovering I wasn’t a freak for my ability to sense when people were getting sick or to read other people’s thoughts, I never told anyone about the dreams.

I didn’t know if the figure was a mere effigy or if there was something more to the man I sought.

The only thing I knew for certain was that he was calling out for me to find him, and had been for the past twelve years.

The day my abilities manifested would be a day I’d never forget. The events that followed were seared into my mind as surely as the features of the alabaster man.

It was my thirteenth birthday.

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I've also decided to unpublish all my other books from Amazon. They're no longer in line with the type of stories I want to write and release. Right now, my focus is on fantasy, with various degrees of romance. As with Liches, I want to thank everyone who supported my contemporary romance novels throughout the years. I wouldn't be where I am today without that support, so from the bottom of my heart -- Thank you. <3. 

You'll be hearing from me again in the coming weeks as I prepare to launch my Ream Subscription Service and the (new) first book in the Ancile series.

Until then; Stay Safe and Write On!

BOOK RELEASE: Dark Dawning, by Christine Rains

Title: Dark Dawning

Author: Christine Rains

Series: Totem, Book One

Genre(s): paranormal-romance, urban-fantasy

Release Date: October 17, 2017

Blurb:

It’s a dark day when someone murders one of their own.

Shifters across Alaska are going missing. When up and coming interior designer Ametta Dorn rescues the gorgeous Kodiak shifter Lucky Osberg, she comes into the crosshairs of two relentless hunters. While Lucky sets his sights on wooing her, the killers seek to not only capture her in her powerful polar bear form but to also take her skin.

To prevent her murder and the deaths of other shifters, she must work with Lucky to track down and stop these merciless hunters. After all, their enemy’s plan for shifter skins is something much more terrifying than collecting mere trophies.

Buy Links: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Goodreads

The Love In The First Degree Anthology Cover Reveal Sign Up

Happy Monday, folks!

As I've mentioned before, in July the Love In The First Degree Anthology, the proceeds of which are going to the Innocence Project, and that I have a story in, titled Seeking the Truth, will be released.

Before then though, we're having a cover reveal on June 17, so if you're interested in taking part, please sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/148BoJrfddR_zwg1Fmn6_J5-w3NHLfrc218skRwjbyIs/viewform?c=0&w=1

Hope to see you all next week for the reveal!

Of Blood and Sorrow Character Meet & Greet: Nicolas Reese

I'm thrilled to be taking part in Christine Rains' Of Blood and Sorrow Character Meet & Greet today, and I'm lucky enough to have the super-hot male lead, fledgling vampire Nicolas Reese!

Having beta'd of Blood and Sorrow, I've experienced Nicolas' hotness first hand, and let me tell you, he is one smooth vampire!

I hope you all enjoy getting to know him a little ...

Nicolas Reese

“The dead man sat up.” - first line from Of Blood and Sorrow

Nicolas wakes to a new life in the first chapter, or rather, a new undead state of being. He's a vampire and doesn't believe it even with the hunger raging in his body. Creatures like that don't exist. Nope. It's just someone playing a joke on him.

As an only child, Nicolas was spoiled. It didn't help that he was a smart, athletic, and gorgeous boy. He always got what he wanted. Yet his big dreams for after university were forgotten when he became a regular club-goer. Drinking, dancing, and women. Who needed anything else when you felt that good?

Except Nicolas realized he did want something more... after he died. But the dreams he once sought after were no longer in his reach. Nor were his friends, mother, his whole charmed life.

There is one light in the darkness. Erin. She steps up to help him when no one else will. The problem is that her help brings dire consequences.

For them both.

Favorite line from Nicolas: “Blah! I’ve come to suck your blood.”

Tidbit from the author: Nicolas was so much fun to write. Though he's dead, he brings life into Erin's world. Even in the worst of situations, he can be funny, sweet, or sexy.

OF BLOOD AND SORROW

By Christine Rains

Blurb:

Erin Driscol works the perfect job consoling fellow demons by feeding off their grief at Putzkammer & Sons Funeral Home.

When fledgling vampire Nicolas Reese comes to Erin for help, she learns the truth behind the legends and hides him from his sire and the vampire hunters who seek him. But when the Putzkammers begin to die one by one, Erin is caught between her act of kindness and the need to save her adopted family. Only by facing her own personal demons can she stop the slaughter and still rescue Nicolas from his dark fate.

Add it to read on Goodreads.

Available for Purchase at:

Amazon | B&N | Smashwords | Kobo

About the author:

Christine Rains is a writer, blogger, and geek mom. She's married to her best friend and fellow geek living in south-central Indiana. They have one son who is too smart for his parents' own good and loves to pretend he's Batman. Christine has four degrees which help nothing with motherhood, but make her a great Jeopardy player. When she's not reading or writing, she's going on adventures with her son or watching cheesy movies on Syfy Channel. She's a member of Untethered Realms and S.C.I.F.I. (South Central Indiana Fiction Interface). She has several short stories and novellas published. Of Blood and Sorrow series is her first urban fantasy novel.

Please visit her website (http://christinerains.net) and blog ( http://christinerains-writer.blogspot.com)

You can also find Christine on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Goodreads.

BOOK RELEASE: Of Blood and Sorrow, by Christine Rain

Congratulations to Christine Rains on the release of her urban-fantasy Of Blood and Sorrow. Having beta'd of Blood and Sorrow, I can tell you, it's an amazing, action-packed story, with the perfect blend of paranormal intrigue, and a hot romance along with it.

And, if you want to know more about the super-hot male lead, fledgling vampire Nicolas Reese, remember to check back on Friday March 20th, when I'll be hosting a Character Meet & Greet post!

OF BLOOD AND SORROW

By Christine Rains

Blurb:

Erin Driscol works the perfect job consoling fellow demons by feeding off their grief at Putzkammer & Sons Funeral Home.

When fledgling vampire Nicolas Reese comes to Erin for help, she learns the truth behind the legends and hides him from his sire and the vampire hunters who seek him. But when the Putzkammers begin to die one by one, Erin is caught between her act of kindness and the need to save her adopted family. Only by facing her own personal demons can she stop the slaughter and still rescue Nicolas from his dark fate.

Add it to read on Goodreads.

Available for Purchase at:

Amazon | B&N | Smashwords | Kobo

About the author:

Christine Rains is a writer, blogger, and geek mom. She's married to her best friend and fellow geek living in south-central Indiana. They have one son who is too smart for his parents' own good and loves to pretend he's Batman. Christine has four degrees which help nothing with motherhood, but make her a great Jeopardy player. When she's not reading or writing, she's going on adventures with her son or watching cheesy movies on Syfy Channel. She's a member of Untethered Realms and S.C.I.F.I. (South Central Indiana Fiction Interface). She has several short stories and novellas published. Of Blood and Sorrow series is her first urban fantasy novel.

Please visit her website (http://christinerains.net) and blog ( http://christinerains-writer.blogspot.com)

You can also find Christine on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Goodreads.

Cover Reveal: Loyalty, by Carrie Butler

Last month, I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek at the cover for the final book in Carrie Butler's Mark of Nexus Series, Loyalty. 

Today, Carrie has reveal the cover to the world. Isn't it awesome?!

And here's the blurb: 

Rena Collins should be busy planning her happily-ever-after. Instead, she’s working for the enemy—or so they think. With the help of her fiancé Wallace and his unscrupulous brother Cole, she’s been struggling to hone her powers in secret. If they can stop Faye, the leader of ERA, the prophesied end to their war could be within reach...

Too bad they don’t get the chance.

The human experimentation project has moved forward, thanks to the help of an outside group of supernaturals, and it’s about to explode across the country. With lives on the line and a violent clash of wills suddenly at hand, Rena, Wallace, and Cole must decide where their loyalties lie. Now. Is the future of humanity worth dying for, when they aren’t even a part of it? Just how far are they willing to go?

Goodreads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24566460-loyalty

About Carrie Butler:

Carrie Butler is an award-winning author, the owner of Forward Authority Design Services, and a co-founder of NA Alley—not to mention a recovering marketer with a penchant for superhero socks and Firefly. Time away from her desk is spent playing with her rescue pup, yelling at the TV during hockey season, and indulging in target-based recreation. Otherwise, you’re likely to find her glued to her chair, discovering new ways to share her daydreams...

The Mark of Nexus series has appeared on Amazon bestselling, top-rated, and hot new release lists in various genres. It has also been mentioned in publications like USA Today and Writing New Adult Fiction—a recent how-to from Writer’s Digest. If you’d like more information on Carrie’s work, please visit www.carrieabutler.com. 

Links:

WEBSITE  |  BLOG  | NA ALLEY |  TWITTER  |  FACEBOOK  |  GOODREADS  |  GOOGLE+  |  PINTEREST  |  LINKEDIN | FORWARD AUTHORITY

Introduce Your Main Character Bloghop

A few weeks ago, I was tagged by new CQ author Samantha Dunaway Bryant, and I’m finally finding time to take part in the Introduce Your Main Character Bloghop.

Thanks for the tag, Samantha!

CW Arrow's Emily Bett Richards
would make the perfect Roxie

1. What is the name of your main character? Are they fictional or a historic person?

Roxie Whitmore, and she’s fictional.

2. When and where is the story set?

Present time, West Midlands UK. I didn’t base the story in a real city, but invented one, named Stourley, by combining elements of different cities in the Midlands.

3. What should we know about them?

Roxie is just an ordinary 22-year-old, who’s thrown into an extraordinary world.

She’s recently graduated university with a marketing degree, and has landed a lucrative job with Farley Cosmetics; one of the world’s leading cosmetics companies.

Only her first day doesn’t go as planned, when Roxie discovers her new boss, Catherine Farley, is a lich (supernatural creature) that feeds on other people’s souls.

Soon she’s caught up with the Order of the Ancile – an ancient group of supernatural creature hunters – and agrees to help defeat Catherine.

Now, she has to put her faith and trust in strangers, and make sense of what she discovers, while overcoming the insecurities and issues of being betrayed and lied to in the past.

4. What is the main conflict? What messes up their life?

There’s a few factors, actually. The main one is obviously Catherine Farley, and as soon as Roxie discovers what Farley is capable of, she wants to help the Order of the Ancile defeat Catherine.

However, Roxie also has trust issues, and is somewhat insecure, especially when it comes to guys. These insecurities complicate matters when she starts to fall for one of the Ancile members, Sol.

Now Roxie has to balance her growing feeling for Sol and get over her fear that if she lets him in he’s going to hurt her, while working with the Ancile to devise a way to defeat Catherine and protect the city of Stourley.

5. What is their personal goal?

Again, there’s a few. The main one is to defeat Farley and make sure no more innocent people die because of her. She also starts wondering about the Order of the Ancile, and how they deal with certain situations regarding civilians, which makes her want to join them so she can help improve their relationships with those effected by the supernatural.

Then there’s her growing feelings for Sol. Roxie needs to be sure she isn’t going to get her heart broken, and that once the threat of Farley is gone, things with her and Sol won’t just fizzle away.

6. Is there a working title for this novel, and can we read more about it?

Yes. I’ve very recently settled on title I like, after months of brain storming. The whole series (I have six books planned) will be called The Order of the Ancile, and book one is “Liches, Lipstick and Love.”

You can find out more about it by reading through the Order of the Ancile tag.

7. When can we expect the books to be published?

Publishing is a long way off, I’m currently revising the manuscript based on the feedback from my awesome critters. But I aim to have it query/ pitch ready by the end of the year.

I tag Kyra Lennon, Christine Rains, Cecelia Robert, Darin Kennedy and Gail Strickland.

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About Samantha Dunaway Bryant:

Samantha Bryant believes in love, magic, and unexplainable connections between people. Her favorite things are lonely beaches, untamed cliff tops, sunlight through the leaves of trees, summer rains, and children's laughter. She has lived in many places, including rural Alaska, Kansas, Kentucky, Vermont, England and Spain. She is fierce at heart, though she doesn't look it. (The shorter version is: Dangerous When Bored).

Samantha can be found at her blog, here: http://samanthadunawaybryant.blogspot.com

June IWSG: Which Path is the Right One?

June is here, and a new month means it's time for another Insecure Writer's Support Group post!

Purpose: 

To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

Posting:

The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer - aim for a dozen new people each time.

Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!

Our Twitter hashtag is #IWSG 

Thanks to Alex for organizing the IWSG, and June's awesome hosts. Every month, I come to appreciate this group more and more. I'm so appreciative it exists, and thankful for all the hard work you guys put into it! <3

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This month I'm wondering, Which Path is the Right One? Which is funny, since my last in-depth blog post was as part of Carrie Butler's How I Found the Right Path BlogHop.

And for one part of my writing journey, I have found the right path. In the realms of drafting and revising, I know where I'm going, and years have experience have taught me what works for me, and what doesn't.

But, I'm about to embark on uncharted territory. That fabled land after revisions.

My new-adult paranormal-romance/ urban-fantasy is in the safe hands of my critters (Man, I love that term for them! ^_^), and the feedback I've received so far has been positive.

So, what comes next? Do I start querying small presses and entering pitch contests? Do I start seeking an agent? Or do I pursue self-publishing?

I honestly don't know. All three options appeal to me for different reasons, all three having their own pros and cons.

I just wonder ... which will be right for me, my story and my writing career? I honestly don't know, and I'd love some feedback from people already published. So, if you're willing, please share your experiences with querying, pitching, and self-publishing. All comments are welcome.

And, if you're still unpublished like me, or don't feel like sharing, feel free to talk about your own insecurity. I'm happy to listen, and help anyway I can.

Have a great June, everyone, and good luck on your literary endeavors for the month!

Let It Go!

Is this post just an excuse to make Frozen references and Photoshop a cartoon version of my head onto Elsa's body?

Maybe!

Do I actually have a point to make underneath all this insanity?

YES!

Let It Go isn't just a catchy tune, but advice every writer should follow at some point in their writing careers.

And this week, I find myself advising me to let it go.

You see, I've finally finished revisions/ edits on my new-adult urban-fantasy, paranormal-romance - which now had a name. YAY! But I'll reveal that another time. ;)

I've done as much as I can on my own, so it's time to hand my baby, which has been 18 months' worth of work, over to CPs and betas.

This is sort of huge for me. I've never gotten this far before. This is the first complete project I've ever sent to more than one or two people in it's entirety

Instead of worrying about what they'll think, or if it's good enough, I'm letting go. I'm trusting my critters, and am going to enjoy the time away from my project. I've already started making notes for the next books in the series, plus I want to look at the novel Kyra Lennon and I are co-writing.

The criticism never bothered me anyway ...

Book Spotlight: The Ragnarok Prophesies Series by A.K. Morgen

Title: Fade 

Series: The Ragnarok Prophesies 

Author: A.K. Morgen 

Genre(s): paranormal-romance, urban-fantasy

Age Categories: young-adult

Publisher: Curiosity Quills Press

Publication Date: September 7, 2012

Blurb: What do you do when you realize that nothing in your life is what you’ve always believed it to be? When Arionna Jacobs loses her mother in a tragic accident, her world is turned upside down. She’s forced to leave her old life behind and move in with her father. Dace Matthews, a teaching assistant at her new college, is torn in two, unable to communicate with the feral wolf caged inside him. When they meet, everything they thought they knew about life unravels. Dace has intimate access to Arionna’s mind, and something deep within her fights to rise to the surface. They don’t understand what’s happening to them or why, and they’re running out of time to sort out the strange occurrences around them. Their meeting sets an ancient Norse prophesy of destruction in motion, and what destiny has in store for them is bigger than either could have ever imagined. Unless they learn to trust themselves and one another, they may never resolve the mystery surrounding who they are to one another, and what that means for the world. 

Find Fade Online: Goodreads | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Barnes & Noble | Kobo 

Title: Fall

Series: The Ragnarok Prophesies

Author: A.K. Morgen

Genre(s): paranormal-romance, urban-fantasy

Age Categories: young-adult

Publisher: Curiosity Quills Press

Publication Date: October 5, 2013

Blurb: How do you save someone who doesn’t want to be saved? Those called to stand guard against the end are broken, and Sköll and Hati run free. Now Arionna Jacobs and Dace Matthews face a threat unlike any before. Ragnarök is coming and they aren’t strong enough to stop it. Arionna thought she understood sacrifice, but she never counted on her destiny tearing Dace apart. Ever since she nearly died, he has been consumed with guilt. Now it threatens to turn him into the monster he always feared. It’s up to Arionna to stop him before it’s too late, but the path to hell is paved with good intentions, and Dace is hurtling toward self destruction. This time, Arionna isn’t sure she can save him from himself. Can she convince him to let the past go, or is her true destiny to sacrifice her heart in exchange for the lives of the people she loves?

Find Fade Online: Goodreads | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Barnes & Noble | Kobo

About A.K. Morgen:

A.K. Morgen lives on a sprawling two and a half acre country lot in the heart of Arkansas with her childhood sweetheart and husband of nine years, and their four crazy pets. She graduated summa cum laude with her Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Psychology in 2009, and immediately entered graduate school. In 2012, Ayden completed her graduate degree in Criminal Justice and Law, once again graduating at the top of her class. Ayden now puts her education to use for the state of Arkansas, where she works for the Department of Human Services within the Division of Aging and Adult Services. Ayden wrote her first story at the age of seven, and published her first book locally at the age of twelve. She’s written in a variety of genres since, and has published numerous poems and research articles over the years. When she’s not writing, she spends her time teaching her nieces and nephews things their mothers wish they didn’t know, conspiring with her sister on new and inventive ways to drive her husband mad, dancing in the grocery store, building a spork army, and fundraising for nonprofits close to her heart. She’s a part-time volunteer coordinator for one of her favorite charities, and loves to spend her free time getting into mischief with her favorite partners-in-crime.

Find A.K. Morgen Online: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads

May IWSG: Is It Good Enough?

Happy May, everyone!

A new month means it's time for another Insecure Writer's Support Group post!

Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

 Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer - aim for a dozen new people each time.

 Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!

Our Twitter hashtag is #IWSG

Thanks to Alex for organizing the IWSG, and May's awesome hosts - having done it last month, I know how tough hosting can be - you guys are all rock stars! <3

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Back in March (OMG! Has it been that long?!) I finished the first draft of my new-adult, paranormal-romance, The Order of the Ancile: Book One.

Those of you who're already published might not find this a big deal. For me it's HUGE. It brings the total of novels I've completed a first draft of to TWO!

I have a handful of incomplete novels, most of which fell apart, and I lost interest in, when I got about ¾ of the way through, and started revising. Revisions are HARD for me. Once other people give me feedback, and I start seeing the flaws in my story, my willpower flees and I give in.

Sure, I can go back to these abandoned drafts in the future, and every draft is experience and growth. Now I'm at revisions stage again, I'm slightly alarmed by how well it's going.

In the past week, I've given my novel a read through, catching any obvious typos, and I'm amazed at how cohesive it is. Usually, by this point, I'm finding plot holes, and weak writing.

Not this time!

 But now I'm wondering, have the years of practice paid off? Have my skills improved enough and my writing is stronger? Or am I actually blind to all the flaws, and kidding myself?

I'm scared once I hand this baby over to my CPs, they're going to read it and go "Erm, Clare, WTF are you thinking? This is crap!"

Okay, maybe not that harsh. My CPs are lovely, and I think my story is good. But is it good enough? I don't just mean good enough that my CPs, and close friends will like it. I mean good enough that publishers will be interested. Good enough that if it's released, I won't get a million horrible reviews.

I've spent almost a year and a half on this thing. What happens, after all this time, if I'm just not that good a writer? What happens if this love story I've invented, with twists and turns along the way, fails to elicit an emotional reaction in anyone who reads it? What happens if my characters aren't as likeable and relatable as I hoped? What happens if my villain is non-threatening, and no one can take the danger in the story seriously?

I know I'll never be able to please everyone, and I'll never know if my stories are any good if I don't share them, but right now, the idea of putting them out there for the world to see, scares the bejesus out of me, and I'm tempted just to leave my stories where they are – on my hard drive – for only me to see!

So, there you have it. What I'm feeling insecure about this month. Please feel free to share your own writing insecurity in the comments. A problem shared is a problem halved, as they say ...

April IWSG: Onward and Upwards

Wednesday 2nd April means it's time for April's Insecure Writer's Support Group! 

Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds! 

Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer - aim for a dozen new people each time. 

Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!

Our Twitter hashtag is #IWSG 

This month, I'm one of the IWSG co-hosts for the April 2 posting, along with Hart Johnson, Chemist Ken, Candilynn Fite, Terri Rochenski, Lilica Blake and of course Ninja Captain Alex! 

Make sure you head on over to each of the co-hosts' blogs and show them some love!

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I thought long and hard about my insecurity for April, and I'm happy to say, I just haven't got one ... I'm in a good place with my writing right now. 

I've managed to find a good balance between work and writing, which has allowed me to finish the first draft of my NA urban-fantasy, paranormal-romance The Order of the Ancile: Book One (I totes need an actual title!)

I'm now headed to revisions land, but I'm not as daunted by the prospect as I have been with previous projects.

The encouragement I got on my January IWSG post is still motivating me, along with the support of my hubby and beta readers. :)

So instead, I want to offer support and encouragement to those who are struggling this month, and I'll be trying to visit as many new blogs as possible.

If you've got something on your mind, please feel free to leave a comment or point me in the direction of your blog, and I'll come pay a visit, and bring some words of encouragement. 

I'll end this post with inspirational, motivational graphics.

Good luck to everyone in their writing endeavors this month! ^_^