Friday Five

1. Got back on the writing wagon after falling off during the holiday break.  So far making my one revision chapter goal.  Also making the other goal of attending more writing conferences.  Signed up to attend former writing mentor's class on the 19th.

http://occrwa.org/workshop_Genius-Plotting.html

Here's a teaser:

The mysterious, magical worlds of plotting and character arc merge in this intensive, 
hands-on seminar by award-winning writing instructor and best-selling author 
Louella Nelson.  In this workshop, new and seasoned writers come away with a 
dramatic plan for a current or future project—a completed, dovetailed plot and 
character arc that’s a blueprint for writing the book.
Learn how to —
  • craft the novel’s major storyline
  • develop subplots
  • determine key elements in world-building
  • select a story goal

**So far loving my RWA membership.  Now my SCBWI one is another story...

2. Was able to stay up to ring in the new year with family.  I watched 4 episodes of Roswell the
TV series season One and realized that Netflix didn't have all those episodes!
Love Max and Liz so much!




3. Finally catching up on other reads now that Cybils time is over.

FORETOLD

Love this series so much.

YABC review: http://www.yabookscentral.com/yafiction/13384-foretold-the-demon-trappers-4


There is so much to love about this series. The characters are multi-layered with flaws and strengths. 
Beck is a successful demon trapper but his past has been holding him back from the one thing 
he craves: love and acceptance. Riley is tough and can kick some mega demon butt but deep 
down inside she misses her father. Another character I love is Master Trapper
 Stewart with his Scottish brogue and his no nonsense approach to life and dealing with the
 demons of Atlanta.






4. TEMPEST

This book reminds me more of JUMPER meets GROUNDHOG'S
 DAY.I know some are saying it's more TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE
 but this novel premise of the whole time traveling thing actually makes
sense to me.

YA Books Central review coming soon!












5.
WOLF SPRINGS CHRONICLES: HOT BLOODED

Love Nancy Holder & Debbie Viguie's werewolf series and can't wait to start this one!


**Guilty pleasure:

Getting a pedi/mani



****GIVEAWAY

Now I want to share some of the great reads I got from being a Cybils panelist!
Just comment on my blog and twitter about me for a chance to win:



This is one of the books I loved so much that didn't make the shortlist.

I will draw a winner's name next Friday!


Winners in US and Canada

**PLEASE give me a way to contact you if you do win!

Next Friday will be giving away another Cybils 'find'!

Comments

Suzanne de Montigny said…
Glad you're back on the band wagon. I hope I win Jane Austin in Dystopia. Sounds delightful!
3:06 PM
Suzanne de Montigny said…
BTW, that last comment was Suzanne de Montigny. Not enough choices for identity on this blog.
3:07 PM
Kim Baccellia said…
Sorry about that! My other blog is over at LJ and I've had people complain that can't get in to comment there either. Sigh.
5:03 PM
Na said…
It sounds like you're off to a productive year! I like the idea of setting a story goal, even mini-goals which can build up :)
10:58 PM
Kim Baccellia said…
Yes, min-goals do help. I don't get so overwhelmed that way!
6:48 PM
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