Submissions, Reading, and just enough

This week's project has been to read submissions for Supernatural Colorado. Five stories later I was amazed at the talent and diversity of the writers and can't wait to read the last eight. There are seventeen in all and I've read four others previously. Though some need revision, I haven't read one I would reject - which is good since this was an invite only anthology and it looks like I'll have just enough stories to fill it.

I also submitted a story to Vampires Don't Sparkle. An anthology were there are rumors there might be a number two because the editor has received over fifty submissions - and the deadline isn't until March, 2014!

All in all - a good week. Now, if I could just come up with a zombie story...

My journey

My journey as an editor has evolved and I've gotten past the concept of the stories being what I think they should be to appreciating the talents and creativity of the writers who submit. Not to mention an angle I hadn't considered on the theme. I've also watched their writing talents improve and many are on their way to bigger houses and contracts.

Supernatural Colorado, my latest project, will be filled with stories from many of Colorado's up and coming authors, and some out of state guests as well. Though I've only read a few so far, I'm looking forward to compiling this anthology. I think it will be one of the best yet.

After that, I will be working on Different Dragons 2, which will have an interesting mix of authors as well. I received so many good stories for the first anthology and many writers expressed an interest in contributing a story. I am looking forward to reading these as well.

Of course, I have two novels and a collaboration to finish as well. Whew! The end of 2013 is promising.

I wonder what 2014 will bring?

NaNoWriMo - Week 4

Not a lot of progress on my novel this week, mostly because of the early hours I had to be in training. However, on the bright side, my next book is about half done and I have an idea on where to take the story next.

NaNoWriMo - Week 3

Week three. Not as much progress as I would have liked but the story is flowing along and looks as if it will travel a path I had not originally intended. That's okay. As long as it ends up where I want to end the second book in the Trilogy.

My total  word count so far, just over 12,000 words. Am I disappointed I probably won't reach 50,000? Not really? NaNoWriMo has served it's purpose. I'm working on my book and pushing it onward.

NaNoWriMo - Week 2

I am happy to report that I have written a little over 10,000 words so far. Winter Emergence is now about to the halfway point. I'm using NaNoWriMo to push myself to finish the book.

I've also been watching the progress of my fellow writers. They're doing well and pretty happy with their progress so far.

I have taken time off to do things like job hunt, go to interviews and attend a job fair. I also went to my writers group, Words for the Journey. Very glad I did. I had a good time and enjoyed catching up with various folks.

NaNoWriMo

Okay, I signed up NaNoWriMo this year. Normally I don't, but I've got several books to finish and I'm hoping this will help drive me to complete at least one of them. Of course, I do take the weekends  off to do other things, so that means that my word count for Monday-Friday has to be higher.

I'll keep everyone updated on how the month goes.

Rolling in

This week I've completed a rough draft for a new vampire story. Got the idea from a spooky special I watched about the Badlands.

Also, submissions for the two anthologies I'll be editing are rolling in. Three authors have extensions due to illness or other life events. Happens in the writing world. I should be seeing their stories within the next week. Luckily, I have to publisher deadlines...yet.

Am also thinking of writing for NaNoWriMo this year. Haven't signed up but thinking it might be what I need to get one book finished and get further into the next one.