Yolandie Writes
I Fell, And Other Life Stories
This post will come to you in four parts. Part… Read More »I Fell, And Other Life Stories
What Can You Tell Us About A Curse of Venom & Scales?
There’s more sex and swearing in this book. The general idea was that Cara is really innocent in book 1, and the adult themes will multiply as she gains experience.
About Yesterday…
So, yesterday. One of my author buddies, Suneé le Roux,… Read More »About Yesterday…
Face Claims – Fall of the Mantle
This post is brought to you by random discussions. A… Read More »Face Claims – Fall of the Mantle
Growing Out a Pixie Cut & Other Random Tales
Hey, I’m growing out my pixie. My hair is now… Read More »Growing Out a Pixie Cut & Other Random Tales
Spot the Differences – Writer vs Main Character
I posted an excerpt from A Study of Ash &… Read More »Spot the Differences – Writer vs Main Character
Behind the Scenes – Editing
I figure I might as well clue you all in… Read More »Behind the Scenes – Editing
How AHA moments changed A Study of Ash & Smoke
We all have little aha moments while writing. Those moments… Read More »How AHA moments changed A Study of Ash & Smoke
What’s Happening with A Trial of Sparks & Kindling?
As you all know, my summer was a whirlwind of… Read More »What’s Happening with A Trial of Sparks & Kindling?
On Writing Sequels
Somebody recently asked me how I found the process of… Read More »On Writing Sequels
Wake Me Up When September Ends
Well, I’m back. I’m happy to inform you the two… Read More »Wake Me Up When September Ends
A Study of Ash & Smoke Book Trailer
Friends, I had something else planned for today, but then… Read More »A Study of Ash & Smoke Book Trailer
Book Talk – The Physician’s Apprentice
EDIT – This Book’s title has changed since I wrote… Read More »Book Talk – The Physician’s Apprentice
December/January Writing Update
The last few weeks of my life have been intense.… Read More »December/January Writing Update
August Writing Update
It’s already September, I know. I’ve had a lot on my mind lately. 🙂 I certainly didn’t think I’d be doing this with all the insanity going on in my life right now, but I’m happy to report that I’ve been writing something amid the chaos!
My good friend Tallulah and I just finished a short fic for Cullen Appreciation Week. It was my first fan fic and also my first collaboration, so I learned a lot from this exercise. I’ll definitely write some more fan fic soon. 🙂
Writing Update
You were supposed to see this post at the end of July, I know. Apologies. I’m more scatterbrained than usual lately and I forgot. But better late than never, right?
The writing has been going exceptionally well. After The Great Word Draught of 2017, I never imagined I’d be writing so much, especially now that The Physician’s Apprentice has been completed (again).
My Writing Process
Writing about writing is tricky. People will often try to… Read More »My Writing Process
How’s the Writing Going?
Everything is quiet again. Back to normal. It’s been a month since our visitors left (I can’t even) and, with the vacation posts out of the way, I can’t ignore the elephant in the room anymore. Too many people have been asking.
Confessions of a Writing Addict
I’m obsessive. Very, very obsessive. It’s just the way I’m wired. If you’ve read this blog for a while, you’ll probably recall other instances where I’ve admitted to this flaw in my personality. Maybe it isn’t always a flaw, but still.
Just the other day, I told you that my new novel is done. I wrote the whole thing in seven weeks, and that includes a complete revamp of the plotline and a mini write-over when I’d gotten to chapter 17 (which is just short of halfway through). Even if you add the actual planning stage of the novel, it puts me at just over three months. Sure, the idea for the novel came to me even while I was writing The Queen’s Fury, but I only started my research and plotline drafting in February.
You would think that the sight of a keyboard would send shivers of repulsion down my spine at the moment, wouldn’t you? I mean, honestly.