Friday, September 30, 2011
Rusty's log: Musing
Rusty's log: Musing: Well, Fall is just around the corner. Although it's always been my favorite time of the year, it also makes me a bit melancholy. Not becaus...
Musing
Well, Fall is just around the corner. Although it's always been my favorite time of the year, it also makes me a bit melancholy. Not because of my upcoming birthday - hell at my age it's hallmark that I've made it through another year. I guess because it hallmarks another year almost gone - a year with success and failures, heartache and happiness. Yet, like the song says, "and the beat goes on."
I feel proud that since April, I've successfully completed two novels, Chasing Destiny and my newest, Time Heals Everything. I never stopped writing, but publishing was something that I thought would never happen, so I'm grateful for the discovery of Smashwords. Now as I start research for yet another novel, I'm laughing at the antics of my two cats who are trying their darnedest to distract me, while my Sheltie looks on with a look of appall on his face. But my three babies keep me company in the wee hours when I do most of my writing, and don't seem aware that it's still the middle of the night. Better than most of my human companions who still are dazed and confused. But then we writers are an odd bunch and hard to understand, I accept that.
I read an article recently about 'voices in my head' and it had me chuckling. Outside of authors, and perhaps musicians who hear music or have lyrics floating around in their head, most would assume us to be schizophrenic - and perhaps we are a bit. Voices of our characters who often dictate their stores and take us far away from original plots - scenes or locations that change at their whim . . . it's an odd world that we live in. But it is one I wouldn't give up for anything. And from a purely selfish point of view - it's a great way to find my sort of hero without leaving the space of my computer. That's hard do beat. Especially when October rolls around.
Time Heals Everything
I feel proud that since April, I've successfully completed two novels, Chasing Destiny and my newest, Time Heals Everything. I never stopped writing, but publishing was something that I thought would never happen, so I'm grateful for the discovery of Smashwords. Now as I start research for yet another novel, I'm laughing at the antics of my two cats who are trying their darnedest to distract me, while my Sheltie looks on with a look of appall on his face. But my three babies keep me company in the wee hours when I do most of my writing, and don't seem aware that it's still the middle of the night. Better than most of my human companions who still are dazed and confused. But then we writers are an odd bunch and hard to understand, I accept that.
I read an article recently about 'voices in my head' and it had me chuckling. Outside of authors, and perhaps musicians who hear music or have lyrics floating around in their head, most would assume us to be schizophrenic - and perhaps we are a bit. Voices of our characters who often dictate their stores and take us far away from original plots - scenes or locations that change at their whim . . . it's an odd world that we live in. But it is one I wouldn't give up for anything. And from a purely selfish point of view - it's a great way to find my sort of hero without leaving the space of my computer. That's hard do beat. Especially when October rolls around.
Time Heals Everything
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Chasing Destiny: Update on Chasing Destiny
Chasing Destiny: Update on Chasing Destiny: The book has had moderate success, but for those who have been waiting. The price is only .99 for the e.book at http://www.smashwords.com/...
Update on Chasing Destiny
The book has had moderate success, but for those who have been waiting. The price is only .99 for the e.book at http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/61231 .If you prefer the paperback. that can be found at Amazon or Barnes and Nobel. I hope that you enjoy Rusty's adventure as she finds her way in a world of magic while finding romance.
Best wishes,
Linda Eble Swain
Best wishes,
Linda Eble Swain
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Wistfulskimmie's Book Reviews: Chasing Destiny by Linda Eble Swain
Wistfulskimmie's Book Reviews: Chasing Destiny by Linda Eble Swain: "This was a wonderful story. Magic, witches, shape-shifters, curses and at its heart a love story. The story was well told. I found mysel..."
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Allen Schatz
Please check out this guys website - and of course his books. He's wonderfully witty and talented and worth more than a look see. He's a great guy!
http://www.allenschatz.com/
http://www.allenschatz.com/
Friday, June 17, 2011
New Arrivals
My first order of books came in today - it's an odd feeling. It's not a large order but it's the first and so it's very special. I guess I've always dreamed of someone wanting to read my work - but to actually know it is something else. In a way it's like sending your kid to the first day of school. You hope that they do well, that they make new friends, but another part wants to hold them in your arms for just one more day. To let them be your baby just a little bit longer. But - just as children have to out into the world - so do my books. So I hope that they bring joy to their new homes, now and for years to come.
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