 DECEMBER 2021 CATCHUP
Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter **NEW website!!** https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/ **NEW blog!!** https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/karens-quill-blog http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor Creating realistic, unforgettable characters one story at a time… In addition to being a popular writing reference instructor and writer, professional blurbologist and freelance editor, Karen Wiesner is the accomplished author of over 140 titles published in the past 24 years, which have been nominated/won 134 awards, with nearly 20 more releases contracted for spanning many genres and formats. WHAT'S NEW I've gotten the rights back to the last three writing reference titles that were originally published by Writer's Digest Books (and later sold at auction to Penguin Random). In 2022, they'll be released in a craft writing collection. Here are the details: 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection by award-winning author Karen S. Wiesner covers the A to Z's of crafting the highest quality fiction including how to:
With step-by-step guidelines, instructions, and tips throughout that are flexible and clearly written, imparting a layman's ease of understanding and can-do motivation, this collection may be the only writing craft books you'll ever need. Each volume has a bonus companion booklet available presented in usable digital format or paperback that includes all the aids from the main book that you can use in your own writing--and extras! The six volumes and bonus companion booklets in this collection are: 1. First Draft Outline formerly published by Writer's Digest Books as First Draft in 30 Days {A Novel Writer's System for Building a Complete and Cohesive Manuscript} Bonus Companion Booklet for First Draft Outline 2. Cohesive Story Building formerly published by Writer's Digest Books as From First Draft to Finished Novel {A Writer's Guide to Cohesive Story Building} Bonus Companion Booklet for Cohesive Story Building 3. Writing the Fiction Series formerly published by Writer's Digest Books as Writing the Fiction Series {The Complete Guide for Novels and Novellas} Bonus Companion Booklet for Writing the Fiction Series 4. Three-Dimensional Fiction Writing formerly published by Writer's Digest Books as Bring Your Fiction to Life {Crafting Three-Dimensional Stories with Depth and Complexity} Bonus Companion Booklet for Three-Dimensional Fiction Writing 5. CPR for Dead or Lifeless Fiction {A Writer's Guide to Deep and Multifaceted Development and Progression of Characters, Plots, and Relationships} Bonus Companion Booklet for CPR for Dead or Lifeless Fiction 6. Writing Blurbs That Sizzle--And Sell! Bonus Companion Booklet for Writing Blurbs That Sizzle--And Sell! More details about this at https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/writing-reference-titles.html ** You can find my latest Alien Romances Friday posts here: Karen Wiesner: I Have Dreamed a Little Dream (Authors and Dream Inspiration), Part 3: Dreams and nightmares--how do they play into a writer's creativity? I'm exploring this question on the Alien Romances blog right now. The third of four posts is up here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2021/11/karen-wiesner-i-have-dreamed-little_0959407411.html Karen Wiesner: I Have Dreamed a Little Dream (Authors and Dream Inspiration), Part 2: Dreams and nightmares--how do they play into a writer's creativity? I'm exploring this question on the Alien Romances blog right now. The second of four posts is up here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2021/11/karen-wiesner-i-have-dreamed-little_19.html Karen Wiesner: I Have Dreamed a Little Dream (Authors and Dream Inspiration), Part 1: Dreams and nightmares--how do they play into a writer's creativity? I'm exploring this question on the Alien Romances blog right now. The first of four posts is up here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2021/11/karen-wiesner-i-have-dreamed-little.html Karen S. Wiesner: Writing Craft: Tension and Twists, Part 3: The last of three posts focusing on how (and why) to build tension and twists into your fiction is now up on the Alien Romances blog: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2021/11/karen-s-wiesner-tension-and-twists-part.html Karen S. Wiesner: Writing Craft: Tension and Twists, Part 2: The second of three posts focusing on how (and why) to build tension and twists into your fiction is now up on the Alien Romances blog: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2021/10/karen-s-wiesner-tension-and-twists-part_29.html ** My new writing advice articles are up on the Writers Exchange E-Publishing blog: Advice for New Authors: https://www.writers-exchange.com/advice-for-new-authors-by-karen-s-wiesner/?fbclid=IwAR0CgJ50eqns7BX8CcuCJ8xvqhaZKLXWoH0vUJiVIZurb9C7MlcKraAYUuA Arrested Development: https://www.writers-exchange.com/arrested-development-by-karen-wiesner/?fbclid=IwAR3vZQXDq4axC85DNTmI8K-E64DE3anWoCuEu5WIdGnj1cGVC4v7L5qx_Zw View all my articles on the Writers Exchange blog: https://www.writers-exchange.com/articles/ NEWEST AND UPCOMING RELEASES BRIDGE OF FIRE, Book 10: Woodcutter's Grim Series including: OUT OF THE ASHES, Part 1; A NEW BEGINNING, Part 2; and INTO THE SUN, Part 3 Fantasy Romance Novels Available now in paperback and electronic formats http://www.writers-exchange.com/woodcutters-grim-series/ ADVENTURES IN AMETHYST TRIO OF HOLIDAY ROMANCES including: NEVER A BRIDE, Book 11; UNLUCKY IN LOVE, Book 12; and SHOTGUN WEDDING, Book 13 Contemporary Romance Novels Coming November 2021 in paperback and electronic formats http://www.writers-exchange.com/adventures-in-amethyst-series/ NEW REVIEWS I received new reviews for Woodcutter’s Grim Series, BRIDGE OF FIRE, Book 10: Out of the Ashes, Part 1: “Long was Liam alone. This changed in Italy when he met Adaryn Azar. The pair fell in love almost immediately. But Liam knew very little about his new wife, Adaryn. She, also, had been alone for a very long time…hunted by [a dangerous creature]. I found the character of Liam/William to be fully formed in my mind. I came to feel as if I understood him. Two secondary characters…Torin and his daughter, Celee…I…came to care for. I can only hope that they get their own story told somewhere in this three-part tale. We shall see. [To tell this tale Wiesner couldn’t] say too much. …I do not see how the author could have done better.” ~Huntress Reviews A New Beginning, Part 2: 4 Stars! “Part 2 picks up where the first left off. In order to fully understand this novel you must read the previous one. The character of Adaryn becomes more fleshed out. I feel as though I am beginning to understand her more. Much more time is devoted to her and the pregnancy. I am looking forward to the birth and eager to see what happens in the sanctuary. There is so much going on that I do not see how the author can possibly tie them together and bring them all to a close within only one more part. But this author often surprises me.” ~Huntress Reviews Into the Sun, Part 3: 4 Stars! “Each part must be read in order. Otherwise, you will be lost and unable to fully understand what is happening. Each chapter begins with the name of the character that is being followed. All three parts of the story are told in the viewpoint of multiple characters. The mysterious Nazarha Pallaton finally appears. I found her character to be the most interesting. (Other than that of a certain splintercat's!) Nazarha has been helping fight the evil in Woodcutter's Grim, as did her mother before her, long before Liam and his family arrive. Though she only now enters the story, the author mentioned Nazarha the Seer several times in the previous part, so I felt as though I already knew something about her and she felt very familiar to her. Perhaps this is why I was drawn to the character. From the middle of this part until the very end, I was on the edge of my seat. I could feel time running out and sense the rush to be ready. A very satisfying ending to the [BRIDGE OF FIRE] tale.” ~Huntress Reviews Find out more about these books and the series here: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/woodcutters-grim-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/woodcutters-grim-series/ MISCELLANY Check out my Author Pages! Writers Exchange: http://www.writers-exchange.com/Karen-Wiesner/ and http://www.writers-exchange.com/blog/ Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Karen%20Wiesner Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/karenwiesner Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/karenwiesner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor WHAT I'M WORKING ON Look for my WIP Moments on my Facebook Author Page http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor where I'll be posting about what I'm working on and the progress I'm making with each stage of my projects. You can also follow my progress here: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html In November, I: -Revised REKINDLED, Peaceful Pilgrims Series, Book 6 (March 2022) https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html -Began writing BONE OF MY BONE, Book 7: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series (June 2022) https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html In December, I'll: -Continue writing BONE OF MY BONE New! Find out what I'll be working on in 2022: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html Feel free to direct your friends to this newsletter! http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/ https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/karens-quill-blog Karen
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Dreams and nightmares--how do they play into a writer's creativity? I'm exploring this question on the Alien Romances blog right now. The third of four posts is up. I Have Dreamed a Little Dream (Authors and Dream Inspiration), Part 3 by Karen Wiesner: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2021/11/karen-wiesner-i-have-dreamed-little_0959407411.html  Dreams and nightmares--how do they play into a writer's creativity? I'm exploring this question on the Alien Romances blog right now. The second of four posts is up. I Have Dreamed a Little Dream (Authors and Dream Inspiration), Part 2 by Karen Wiesner: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2021/11/karen-wiesner-i-have-dreamed-little_19.html  Dreams and nightmares--how do they play into a writer's creativity? I'm exploring this question on the Alien Romances blog right now. The first of four posts is up. I Have Dreamed a Little Dream (Authors and Dream Inspiration), Part 1 by Karen Wiesner: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2021/11/karen-wiesner-i-have-dreamed-little.html  My new writing advice article up on the Writers Exchange E-Publishing blog! Advice for New Authors by Karen S. Wiesner Check it out here: https://www.writers-exchange.com/advice-for-new-authors-by-karen-s-wiesner/?fbclid=IwAR0CgJ50eqns7BX8CcuCJ8xvqhaZKLXWoH0vUJiVIZurb9C7MlcKraAYUuA   WIP Moment: What I'm Working on Next (November 2021-January 2022)
BONE OF MY BONE, Book 7: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series Back in February and March 2021, I outlined the book I plan to start writing on Monday. I actually outlined it twice. The first time, I got more than halfway through and realized the story simply couldn't be worked out. But luckily I had a brain storm of ideas on how to fix the issues only days after I conceded defeat and I went to work starting all over again. It was an almost total overhaul. This time the story worked and, when written, should be a great installment to the Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series. I fell in love with the characters the with the second outline. When I went back to read the outline on Thursday and Friday of this week, the outline still seemed solid so I'm green-lighting the project. I expect the story will hover near the 100,000 words range when it's finished (based on the length and complexity of the outline). Unless I'm super-fast or super-slow writing it, I'm allotting myself until about 3 months to write it (I know, pretty unheard of for me in the past but compensations must be made for old age, lol). I intend to write one scene a day unless it's going so well, I "splurge" here and there and get ahead of schedule. I'm looking forward to seeing how this tale and the characters will develop and how scary I can make it. Fingers crossed for a real horror fest this time! You can follow my daily progress with this story in the comments section on my Facebook Author page, here: https://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor Here are the details with the temporary cover I’ve designed (the final will have the same graphic, though the design will match the previously published books in the series): BONE OF MY BONE by Karen Wiesner Romantic Paranormal Horror from Writers Exchange E-Publishing https://www.writers-exchange.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series/ Coming June 2022 (hopefully) Don’t close your eyes… Nestled on Lake Superior in northern Wisconsin is a small, secluded town called Bloodmoon Cove with volatile weather, suspicious folk…and newly awakened ghosts. How to bury what won't stay dead…? When Bennet Ryan was eight years old, he met Ice and fell for her just as she came to love him and his entire family. With love, trust should be forged. Yet who Ice was and where she came from was an enigma she adamantly concealed. At a crossroads when they were nineteen, Bennet gave her an ultimatum: Entrust her secrets to him or he'd have no choice but to move forward with his life. At the time, he didn't have a clue the price he'd pay for that devastating break. Every year since Bennet met her, she'd disappeared without a trace at the end of September. After Bennet left her, he'd worried she wouldn't come back within two weeks the way she always had before. His worst fear materialized when she didn't return. Now, at twenty, he's the new deputy sheriff in Erie County. The months of investigation that followed Ice's disappearance ended abruptly with no sign of what happened to her…or shred of proof she was even still alive. Still grieving a year after her disappearance, Bennet is floored when Ice reappears in Bloodmoon Cove. As they fall in love all over again, September is approaching rapidly, bringing with it a deadly reckoning. Ice's haunted comment about "how to bury what won't stay dead" compels Bennet to solve the mystery of Ice once and for all. The deeper he delves, the more certain he is that the hole the Mino-Miskwi elders tore in the veil between the living and the dead a century ago has created a maelstrom of twisted horror. How can he possibly save the woman he loves from an entity that wears the name of creation's first murderer, bears an immortal seal, and made a pact with the devil himself? Find out more about this book, available stories in the series, and upcoming installments here: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html  Writing Craft: Tension and Twists, Part 3 by Karen S. Wiesner
The final of three posts focusing on how (and why) to build tension and twists into your fiction is now up on the Alien Romances blog: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2021/11/karen-s-wiesner-tension-and-twists-part.html  I received new reviews for Woodcutter’s Grim Series, BRIDGE OF FIRE, Book 10:
Out of the Ashes, Part 1: “Long was Liam alone. This changed in Italy when he met Adaryn Azar. The pair fell in love almost immediately. But Liam knew very little about his new wife, Adaryn. She, also, had been alone for a very long time…hunted by [a dangerous creature]. I found the character of Liam/William to be fully formed in my mind. I came to feel as if I understood him. Two secondary characters…Torin and his daughter, Celee…I…came to care for. I can only hope that they get their own story told somewhere in this three-part tale. We shall see. [To tell this tale Wiesner couldn’t] say too much. …I do not see how the author could have done better.” ~Huntress Reviews A New Beginning, Part 2: 4 Stars! “Part 2 picks up where the first left off. In order to fully understand this novel you must read the previous one. The character of Adaryn becomes more fleshed out. I feel as though I am beginning to understand her more. Much more time is devoted to her and the pregnancy. I am looking forward to the birth and eager to see what happens in the sanctuary. There is so much going on that I do not see how the author can possibly tie them together and bring them all to a close within only one more part. But this author often surprises me.” ~Huntress Reviews Into the Sun, Part 3: 4 Stars! “Each part must be read in order. Otherwise, you will be lost and unable to fully understand what is happening. Each chapter begins with the name of the character that is being followed. All three parts of the story are told in the viewpoint of multiple characters. The mysterious Nazarha Pallaton finally appears. I found her character to be the most interesting. (Other than that of a certain splintercat's!) Nazarha has been helping fight the evil in Woodcutter's Grim, as did her mother before her, long before Liam and his family arrive. Though she only now enters the story, the author mentioned Nazarha the Seer several times in the previous part, so I felt as though I already knew something about her and she felt very familiar to her. Perhaps this is why I was drawn to the character. From the middle of this part until the very end, I was on the edge of my seat. I could feel time running out and sense the rush to be ready. A very satisfying ending to the [BRIDGE OF FIRE] tale.” ~Huntress Reviews Find out more about these books and the series here: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/woodcutters-grim-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/woodcutters-grim-series/ |
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