Something Old, Something New

So, I have decided to keep this blogger page, for now. I like having a separation between my reflective page and this informative page. I have a few things to report, so let's get going.

Last night was the night of emails. I sent out one lengthy letter to everyone, preparing them for the next phase of this psycho circus. It looks like Bleodsian will be ready soon, and Mommy's Gone Crazy is back on track. I have the second edition printed and ready for review. Keep your fingers crossed that it's an easy one!

I decided to hand the Gothic Angel photo to Lizzie. I want to see what she can do. She has my instructions, and I am anxious to behold her work. She has had little "air time" since the Witch House photo. I think this will be good, and I am excited about it. She has talent, and I want to see her exhibit that talent in the shoot.

Bleodsian is in the hands of the last Beta Reader; moment of truth. All who have reviewed it have spoken highly of it. The work is strong and solid, with a message that will gnaw at the psyche (or, at least that is the goal). So far, the reviews have not disappointed me. Look for the book soon. 

Sometimes, I wonder why I do what I do? Do I seek glory from my works; financial security; freedom; or do I yearn for something more? I would like to think that, within me, there is a story to tell, a tale which must be heard. My works, they must have purpose, meaning; if  they do not, then I have failed my audience, myself, and the ones who rely upon me to tell their sagas of woe and pain. I don't want to write a story that has no meaning. I do not want to write any cheap drama; what I create must be of my nature and of myself. It must be a part of me. 

Thanks for reading...

The Beast Is Awakening

My crazy work load has finally come to an end, and now it is summer vacation for the university. I can't say I will miss the craziness. It was a busy time, and with its passing, I can now focus on my writings once again. I have heard it: the beast is awakening.

I have awesome news to report: that magician Aaron has pulled from his bag of tricks a most amazing cover. As you heard earlier, his first attempts were good, but I was looking for something different. When I saw the final edits, all I could do was stare in awe.

I would love to share the picture with you, but I can't upload it with this stupid Blogger app. I have actually grown to despise the blogger app. I am seriously cosidering abolishing my blogger page. No one reads it and it is a waste of my time. The Word Press blog is where I can reflect on my stories and get into some really good topics. This is nothing but my day puked up on screen, every little detail a chunk of something. Look for this thing to die soon.

Look for the cover on Facebook. I posted it last night and will continue to do so throughout this week. I love the cover. It will look awesome when it is uploaded. Our next step is to re-tool Bleodsian for Smashwords. We will be uploading it as soon as it is read one last time. A few tweeks and then it will hit the world.

Enough for now. 

Brief Monday Update

I am trying to keep this a little more regular. I know everyone comes here hoping for something new and fresh. Hell, I'd be happy if I could just post more than once a week. I am trying, believe me. I have a little more free time coming my way now, so hopefully I will get more work done. 

Ok, let's see...still no editing, so stop asking. Still no e-covers, so stop asking about that, too. I do have them, but I have not done anything with them, yet. I will move on that shortly, perhaps tonight. Still no uploading. You know, I have not done crap on any of my works! I thought I was making some progress (I don't know how), but now that I am looking this all over, I have accomplished shit! But you know what? The rest has been nice. 

Wait a minute! I wrote a blog for wordpress the other day, and I picked up more followers there and on twitter! Hey, now that's something to talk about. I am putting more emphasis on the wordpress site. If you have not read it yet, on that blog I reflect on my writings and illustrate plot ideas, the background history of how the story came into being, theologies and philosophies found in the work, and so forth. As opposed to here, where I chart my course to publication, there I get a chance to really share my works and the dark thoughts behind them. Check it out at http://robertperry2012.wordpress.com. 

I have been doing well with my platforming, though I need more group affiliation. Small groups are the key to success in an endeavor like this. I belong to one through facebook, and it is very good. Writer's Digest lists several others I will look at soon. Other than that, everything is coming along smoothly. Here's to good luck!

Well, I am off for now. Thanks for reading!

RP

Friday Update

This is my third and last attempt at this damned entry. I hate technology. I really believe people lived longer and had more fruitful and happy lives without this shit. Am I enjoying my day off? Am I reading and relaxing? No, my damned bloodpressure is through the roof! Shit! Why can't things just be simple?

Alright, enough. Not much has changed here. Not much ever really changes. I'm still editing and working on the ecovers, which look really good. Lady is getting The Witch House uploaded on Smashwords. Maybe then my work will actually get out there and someone will actually buy my stuff! lol

Aaron is getting the edited copies of the Bleodsian cover completed. They look really good so far. I will have to decide soon what I want and let him know. I want Bleodsian to have an awesome cover, as it is the flagship of this whole endeavor. That story deserves a good cover. And I believe it will have one.

Well, that is all for now. Everything is moving at a snale's pace these days. It's very discouraging....

Thanks for reading.

Monday Update

So, I am not typing this on a computer. No, I'm not using smoke signals! I'm writing this on my new tablet! I got one yesterday and have been setting it up for my "platform." I have wanted one of these for the longest time, and now I finally have it. It's an exciting little electronic, well, tablet, and I believe it will be really useful for all of my blogging needs.

I have many of my apps loaded onto it and have saved some important pages. It will be a most useful tool for all of my writing needs. Will I write on it? No, I will not. I have a keyboard attached to it, but I still need the laptop for that. This little dude is for blogging and platforming, which has just become a verb. I'm totally excited here. I hope to include a lot of pictures in my blogs from here on out.

I know I have not posted too much lately. Things have been extremely busy here, and with my very fluid-like and ever-changing schedule, it is hard for me to concentrate any length of time to writing. Summer is coming and things will slow down substantially at work.

I am still editing Mommy's Gone Crazy. I have 14 pages remaining for the first draft. It has been a long one, and might I say a rough one, but still a good edit. I will post more on it in the wordpress blog as the story publishing date draws nearer. I wish to share some thoughts I have on psychological disorders, hidden symbolism found in the work, and some of the struggles we faced getting the story to the end. Wait for it!

Over the summer I will be taking on a new beta reader. I know him to be a man of high intellect, and believe he will bring many good and valuable thoughts to my works. I will, in turn, edit a work of his, something I am excited to do. I enjoy reading other writer's works.

Speaking of other writers, I am currently reading K.S. Haigwood's Save My Soul. It is a paranormal romance about a woman who must save her physician's soul before she loses her own in seven days. I am enjoying it immensely. Her writing style is very conversational and "alive" with a vibrancy not common in some of today's works. I do find myself thinking about it when I'm not reading it, so I know it must be good. Check it out at

http://www.amazon.com/Save-My-Soul-ebook/dp/B007LB76A8/ref=lp_B007Q1UCZ4_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335623095&sr=1-1

Aaron has gotten back to work on the cover for Bleodsian. I really want it finished soon, as Melissa has read the Smashwords Style Guide (I gave up trying to get to it) and is ready to begin work on uploading. It is nice to pass things along like that; I just don't have enough time for everything.

Well, I am off for now. Please disregard any typos, as working on this small ass keyboard is not easy.

What I Have Completed in the Past Few Weeks

So, what have I completed in the silent period of the past few weeks? Well, absolutely nothing. I say this with no defiant nod of my head or indifferent shrug of my shoulders. Rather, I merely state the fact with a debonair complacency and say “I have NOT COMPLETED SHIT LATELY!!!” Okay, so I edited a few pages of “Mommy’s Gone Crazy.” Big freakin’ deal. It is a rather rough adventure, the editing, and it is driving me crazy. Every damned line has more edits than words! How the hell does that work?

            I don’t know how the book covers are coming along. It’s been a while since I heard from anyone, and the last of the correspondence foretold of slow moving. It’s that lull period now, where everything begins to slowly move backward. No editing; no cover design; no photo shoots. Everyone is busy right now, me especially. I would love to finish “Mommy’s Gone Crazy” and put it up for sale, but it will take some time, time I seem not to have. Oh well.

            I’m making it a point not to start any new projects until I tie up all the loose ends I have hanging around me. Any more, and they will become a noose. I have to say, I am so tired of having multiple projects to write, edit and oversee. It’s nothing for me to be drafting one, writing another, editing a third and choosing a photo and cover design for the work. I really want to simplify things and have just one work before me at a time. Here’s hoping for that! Don’t see it coming anytime soon, though.

            Alright, it’s Friday night and I have a movie to watch.

            Bye!

The Photo Shoot Chronicles

We had our first photo shoot last night and it went really well. Amber was a thrilling "Mommy," knives and all! Joe exhibited his skill with ease, and with the asssistance of Aaron, they brought pieces of the story to life. All of this took place under the ever-watchful eye of Lady Perry. And me? Well, I live in the shadows, and from there I watched it all unfold before me.

What you will see in a few days will be the finished photos of the shoot, and the selection will begin as to which photo will be the cover. What I want to share with you all now is the "behind-the-scenes" look at the shoot. So, without further adieu, ramblers, let's get rambling.

We are in the living room of Julie and Georges' house. Joe is working on some of his famous mirrored shots. And I think that's George in the mirror.

Amber made a convincing "Mommy," or rather, Alexandretta. We spent a good deal of time before that mirror. I think I also drove Amber crazy...

Behind every good photographper...is a really large umbrella thingy that lights up. (this joke isn't really funny at all...don't feel compelled to laugh). And yes, Aaron is drinking diluted apple juice. I don't know why...

Lady Perry examining a front door shot. We took several shots of the front door.

Amber chillin by the door with a knife...that's just how we roll around here. The knife was Julie's. Oh, and Amber had a horrible sunburn while doing this shoot.

It was Julie's idea to switch Amber into a white blouse for some of the door shots. I think the change was good.

While trying to capture the natural light and create the image of headlamps, we actually moved George's truck up to the site and turned on his highbeams. It was a great try, but it didn't go so well. It was too light outside.

Julie doing a little "doctoring"  work on the blouse. George and Julie were both great to us. We are indebted to them.

Lady Perry and Amber have a chat while the latter takes a break. Note George's truck in the background.

Well, that is the photo slideshow, for now. I hope you enjoyed the pictures. I'll post Joe's shots when I receive them. Overall, it was a great time, and I have to say, a lot of fun. Our next shoot will be Gothic Angel.

As always, thanks for reading!