Again, this year I'll participate in the NaNoWriMo event this November. I'm getting geared up and have a couple writing buddies to pump me through. lol. If you get a chance, my writing buddy and critique bud, D. Nathan Hilliard has the most wonderful blog. ADarkAndStormyBlog. Check it out. Most creative he is!
The contract is signed for my latest novel, "Impact For Murder." Can't wait to show it to the world--I literally fell in love with these characters and had the best time of my life writing this novel. (And yes, I did "THE END" dance naked under the moon in the backyard when I typed those wonderful final words.) :)
Life is good, busy, and keeps me on the straight and narrow.
Happy Trails,
Cherri
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
CRAWDAD FESTIVAL IS HERE!
Every writer knows the FUN in book signings, and this past weekend brought me to my knees...in laughter at the Texas Crawfish Festival in Old Town Spring, Texas.
More tales for wool-gathering at family and friend gatherings. My VET, Karla Hilliard, and her husband, Nate (who is also a fellow writer), and their two adorable children came out to visit me. Both little ones played and ate and ran till they were plum tired. Because I write murder mysteries using DOGS to drive my plots, it tickles me to no end to look up at a signing and see MY fur-kids' VET standing before me.
Also, a wonderful friend I've known, well, almost all my life stopped by to buy a book. Lessie was astonished to see how many people made it to such a small town in Texas. Yes, Lessie, it's a doozie!
For all the other folks I met that day, thank you for coming by and visiting, buying books, and lending me a story or two to hold dear to my heart. This crowd is the best!
Lisa Smith, author of some very "steamy" vampire books gave "BITES" to everyone who walked by, adding loads of fun to our table.
Whether you enjoy reading MYSTERIES or Vampires, Lisa and I will be out there this coming Sat, 4/25 & Sun, 4/26. We loved it so much, we're gonna do it again!
Happy Trails & Tails,
Cherri
More tales for wool-gathering at family and friend gatherings. My VET, Karla Hilliard, and her husband, Nate (who is also a fellow writer), and their two adorable children came out to visit me. Both little ones played and ate and ran till they were plum tired. Because I write murder mysteries using DOGS to drive my plots, it tickles me to no end to look up at a signing and see MY fur-kids' VET standing before me.
Also, a wonderful friend I've known, well, almost all my life stopped by to buy a book. Lessie was astonished to see how many people made it to such a small town in Texas. Yes, Lessie, it's a doozie!
For all the other folks I met that day, thank you for coming by and visiting, buying books, and lending me a story or two to hold dear to my heart. This crowd is the best!
Lisa Smith, author of some very "steamy" vampire books gave "BITES" to everyone who walked by, adding loads of fun to our table.
Whether you enjoy reading MYSTERIES or Vampires, Lisa and I will be out there this coming Sat, 4/25 & Sun, 4/26. We loved it so much, we're gonna do it again!
Happy Trails & Tails,
Cherri
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Yes, I know...
Blogging is something at the bottom of my list. Sorry, it's been too long.
Some folks feel blogging is the way to go. I spend tons of time with family, friends, and readers, so by way of posting once in a while, will be the way I go.
Experience has taught me that time well spent keeps me out of trouble and in touch with my writing. Soooo, for the good news, I am writing. I am working on a goal of getting two novels finished this year and submitted. The first one, "Tracking On Borrowed Time" is half way finished. The second one, "The Scent of Silence" is two-thirds of the way completed. "The Scent of Silence" will be the second novel in the American Service Searchers series, starring, Tasha. (believe me, I thought that novel was ready to roll this past year, and no, it wasn't. It needed re-writing desperately and I'm thrilled to have taken some good advice.
Character strength gives depth to my novels, something in the beginning I struggled with until, like a bulb flash, the characters began 'talking' to me. They let me listen in on their conversations, giving their point of view and perspectives. I love the people and the animals in my novels and hope you will come to know them as I have...with a full sense of humor.
Happy Trails and Tails,
Cherri
Some folks feel blogging is the way to go. I spend tons of time with family, friends, and readers, so by way of posting once in a while, will be the way I go.
Experience has taught me that time well spent keeps me out of trouble and in touch with my writing. Soooo, for the good news, I am writing. I am working on a goal of getting two novels finished this year and submitted. The first one, "Tracking On Borrowed Time" is half way finished. The second one, "The Scent of Silence" is two-thirds of the way completed. "The Scent of Silence" will be the second novel in the American Service Searchers series, starring, Tasha. (believe me, I thought that novel was ready to roll this past year, and no, it wasn't. It needed re-writing desperately and I'm thrilled to have taken some good advice.
Character strength gives depth to my novels, something in the beginning I struggled with until, like a bulb flash, the characters began 'talking' to me. They let me listen in on their conversations, giving their point of view and perspectives. I love the people and the animals in my novels and hope you will come to know them as I have...with a full sense of humor.
Happy Trails and Tails,
Cherri
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Anthology Excitement
Every once in a while, something comes along causing flutters in the belly. I'm there! The Final Twist, writing group's Anthology, "A Death In Texas" has arrived.
We have 15 murders and 16 authors filling page after page of delectable killings!
My story, "Conner Creek Fog" will show you what fun I can have using Tasha, a brilliant German shepherd along with my other shepherd, Norggin's long deceased spirit, to see how a killer meets his well deserved fate. This story won't let you down!
If you are in the Katy area on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10TH, 2008, all sixteen authors will be at KATY BUDGET BOOKS, 2450 Fry Rd., Katy, Texas, 77084 from 5pm-8pm.
Come see how a room full of murdering minds have the best time ever...only on the page, mind you.
Happy Trails to all-
Cherri
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Coming Up For Air
Writing can fill your every moment and then you stretch your arms above your head, look out the window, and go blind. Too bright. Searching for the calendar, your realize the entire month of June came and went. And what's this? We're in mid-July?
Ahhh, but the novel is finished...time to begin on the editing and submit.
I lost over an entire month of my life writing. But, I do have something to show for it! Title is "Tracking Thanatos," a murder mystery which led me to some characters that are as close to me as life-long friends. Friends, I'm certain will have more to say in future novels.
Also, on October 10th, our writing group, The Final Twist will launch our Anthology, A DEATH IN TEXAS, at Katy Budge Books in Katy, Texas. My story titled, Conner Creek Fog will be in this Anthology and I am so proud to be published alongside so many talented writers. More to come on this at a future date.
Tonight, I'll start the revisions necessary and will pop my head back up for air in about a week!
Till then, my friends--Happy Trails,
Cherri
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