The e-cover is coming along nicely. I heard from Aaron earlier, and we have secured permission to use the model’s face on our cover. I need to attach a link to the story for the modeling website and give a donation. That seems to be all. Aaron will be the liaison between the model and me. Sounds easy enough. If any of you think you know someone who might make a good match for one of my story covers, or if you yourself think you have the “look” for one of my projects, feel free to let me know. Remember, I prefer black hair…..
Joe is working on some shots for Mommy’s Gone Crazy. I have seen none of them yet, but am certain he will have the photos long before I have the text written! I don’t know why, but this story has taken so long to write. It’s border-line discouraging! I feel like I am seriously dragging my heels on this project. I need more time, simply put!
In other news, I have a short story idea for the March 15th competition; I want to write another gothic love story. The Witch House was my first attempt, and now I shall try it again. I need to craft it gently so as to make it seem both “real” and "modern." The real to which I refer means that the story has none of the hallmark fictional elements that label it fictitious. Modern short stories are almost factual and historical narratives; real-life episodes translated to paper. A man running through a cemetery being chased by his headless wife is not what they are seeking. A young man visiting the grave of his deceased girlfriend is. I’m still kicking the idea around.
If you have not already, check out my facebook page for regular updates on my writing. I try to get on there regularly, but it doesn’t always happen. The whole platform thing is very time-consuming. I sit down to write, then remember I need to update my FB page. While doing so, I have a message or two that needs a reply, which prompts me to check the emails, post something on the twitter page, check thewordcloud.org and post there, write a blog and post about it, then finally return to my story. After all that, I am tired of writing and then only stare at the screen. It’s not easy.
What makes things easier is having Aaron and Joe to handle the covers. That saves me a lot of time in the process, and allows me to have what I consider to be a very professional product to market. I could not imagine having to do those covers as well. If you are just starting your writing career, find a computer friend who would not mind helping out. It really helps.
Ok, I need to write now. Good by, for now……….
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