Friday, 28 August 2015

[AUGUST UPDATE] Cephalopod Book Club & Goals






Once again I've read a Katie McGarry book I really enjoyed. This one might have been my fave yet, though some of the other leading men have probably intrigued me a little more! But I really loved the story of West and Haley.

 Haley reminded me a little bit of the main character in the movie "Stick It" (and it turns out her name was Haley too!), but I think book-Haley's self esteem was way lower than movie-Haley's, for most of the book.

 It was really nice to see her finally start to believe in herself towards the end of the book, and stand up for herself. And the ending was perfectly happy! I look forward to seeing which book is next in line for me to read in this series!



I'M SO EXCITED!! Finally I can say I have done a good amount of work on one of my editing projects (well, good compared to what I'd achieved previously, anyway ;) ). I've been working on SUNDOWN III, and my main task has been to switch from present tense to past (I have a long way to go there). I was also experimenting with doing 3rd person for one character, but it wasn't working, so I'm reversing that.

I haven't made huge progress, since I've been jumping around in the manuscript, compulsively editing scenes I've been dying to edit for a long time. Constant re-reads of a draft really get you familiar with what you don't like about your manuscript! So that aspect is exciting. But I'm still sort of figuring it out as I go. I don't expect it will be a very smooth ride, considering the jumpy nature of my editing. But it feels really good to be doing something.

I am going on holidays for three weeks, at the end of August. Though I'll be in the US and Canada with friends & family, I do hope to get some writing time in here & there. We'll see how I go, I guess. :)
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65 comments:

  1. Michelle Wallace28 August 2015 at 12:54

    Good luck with the editing.
    The US & Canada? Sounds wonderful. Hope you have a blast on your 3 week holiday, Trisha.

    HAPPY BLOG BLITZ DAY!
    Enjoy the flood of comments that are about to come your way!

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  2. Hilary Melton-Butcher28 August 2015 at 15:15

    Hi Trisha - you might need your holiday after being blitzed today - but that's great you enjoyed the McGarry book; while the editing is going the way it should do ... moving on all the time, even if it is a little jumpy. Take care and have the most amazing holiday .. cheers Hilary

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  3. Deniz Bevan28 August 2015 at 16:15

    Ooh, hope you have a great time in North America! I always print a draft of the latest wip to read and edit on the plane. This is not always a successful venture.......
    Happy blog blitz day!

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  4. Miranda Hardy28 August 2015 at 17:22

    Sounds like you'll have a fun time vacationing. Happy Blitz Day!

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  5. Suzanne Furness28 August 2015 at 19:46

    Good job with the editing and really hope you enjoy your upcoming holiday.
    Happy blitz day!

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  6. Kelly Hashway28 August 2015 at 19:46

    Tense changes are very time-consuming. I've been there more than once. Glad to hear it's going well.

    Happy blitz day!

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  7. Theresa Milstein28 August 2015 at 19:54

    Good luck as you continue editing your manuscript.

    Happy Blitz Day!

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  8. DL Hammons28 August 2015 at 20:09

    What a perfect way to start a holiday...being BLITZED! A hardy "well-done" with what you've accomplished. Enjoy your vacation...and the BLITZ! :)

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  9. Alex J. Cavanaugh28 August 2015 at 20:09

    Doing something is good! Third person point of view from just one character is tough. I did it for my last book and you really have to think of creative ways for the character to know things. Easier when it's from at least two points of view.

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  10. Christine Rains28 August 2015 at 20:59

    Yay for making progress! And have a terrific time visiting with friends and family. :) Happy Blitz Day!

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  11. betty28 August 2015 at 21:17

    Sounds exciting for your upcoming trip! Enjoy it and enjoy your Blitz Day!

    betty

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  12. Sherry Ellis28 August 2015 at 21:24

    Glad you're making progress! Happy Blitz Day!

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  13. Alex J. Cavanaugh28 August 2015 at 21:29

    And almost forgot- happy Blitz day!

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  14. Arlee Bird28 August 2015 at 21:41

    Have great holiday travels.

    And have a good Blitz Day!

    Arlee Bird
    A to Z Challenge Co-host
    Tossing It Out

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  15. Tyrean Martinson28 August 2015 at 22:12

    Wow! Sounds like you are in the trenches of editing and still enjoying it -that's awesome! Way to go!

    And Happy Blog Blitz Day!!!

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  16. Unknown28 August 2015 at 22:23

    Hope you have great travels here in NA.

    Glad you found a good book to recommend. I'm trying g to remember if I've read anything by her... I may have. I'm such a sucker for contemporary romance!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Veronica
    http://vsreads.com

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  17. Stacy McKitrick28 August 2015 at 22:42

    I'm one of those crazy people who enjoy editing/revising. Just means I'm making the story BETTER! Good luck on your project and have fun on vacation. Happy Blitz Day!!

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  18. Robyn Campbell28 August 2015 at 22:51

    Hey, Trisha. Long time no cyber see. Sounds like you're doing great. Have a great holiday. Happy Blitz Day!!

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  19. Misha Gerrick28 August 2015 at 23:49

    Excellent! I'm so glad that you're making progress. Have a good time away. :-)

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  20. M29 August 2015 at 00:03

    Congrats on the progress, and Happy Blitz!

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  21. Susan Flett Swiderski29 August 2015 at 00:06

    Hi-ya. Good luck with the editing! No matter how big of a job it is, editing is always a good thing, because it means you've actually gotten to the point of having something you can work with to improve. Beats starting at a blank page or screen!

    Oh, yeah. How ya feeling? A little woozy, maybe? Well, you should, because you are getting BLITZED today! Enjoy.

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  22. Chippy29 August 2015 at 00:21

    Hope you have a nice holiday - Happy Blitz Day! :)

    Chippy

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  23. Chrys Fey29 August 2015 at 01:14

    Best of luck with the editing. Enjoy your holiday. And HAPPY BLITZ DAY!!!!!! :D

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  24. Yolanda Renée29 August 2015 at 01:21

    Good progress on the goal, and a good read too. How much more can you ask?
    Happy Friday!

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  25. Kate Larkindale29 August 2015 at 02:12

    I enjoyed that Kate McGarry book too. Enjoy your vacation!

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  26. Melissa Barker-Simpson29 August 2015 at 02:15

    Congratulations on the editing :-D I hope you get lots of writing done during your trip. Happy Blitz Day.

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  27. Toi Thomas29 August 2015 at 02:36

    Thanks for sharing your review of Take Me On.
    As for your writing goals and achievements, I say Kudos. It amazes me how many people actually enjoy the editing phase. While I almost hate it, I know it needs to be done and respect it. I praise anyone who can do it without whining, like I do.
    Happy Blitz Day!

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  28. Dianne K. Salerni29 August 2015 at 03:25

    Happy Blitz Day -- and nice to meet you! Congrats on making progress on your WIP this month. I've just taken up with a manuscript I abandoned last September and I'm excited to see it come back to life!

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  29. Nick Wilford29 August 2015 at 03:31

    Happy Blitz Day, and happy holidays! Hope the editing continues to go well!

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  30. Susan Gourley/Kelley29 August 2015 at 03:40

    That feeling of accomplishment is great. Happy Blitz surprise.

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  31. The Armchair Squid29 August 2015 at 03:51

    It's always great to find a go-to author.

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  32. S.A. Larsenッ29 August 2015 at 04:01

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Sounds like a great story and it has a beautiful cover! Hoping over to wish you a Happy Blitz Day!

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  33. Timothy S. Brannan29 August 2015 at 04:24

    Congrats on the progress and happy Blitz Day!!

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  34. GSMarlene29 August 2015 at 04:25

    Ha, I enjoy editing! Happy Blitz Day!

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  35. Heather M. Gardner29 August 2015 at 04:29

    Great job on your editing!
    Have a great vacation.

    BAZINGA!

    You've been blitzed.

    Have a great day!
    Heather

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  36. sylvie grayson29 August 2015 at 04:33

    Hi Trisha, Thanks for sharing your good read, and Happy Blitz Day!
    Sylvie Grayson

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  37. Rhonda Albom29 August 2015 at 04:34

    Enjoy your vacation and go off with a big blitz day smile.

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  38. Nicki Elson29 August 2015 at 04:51

    Enjoy your holidays! Hey, progress is progress.

    Happy Blog Blitz Day!

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  39. Anonymous29 August 2015 at 04:59

    I love the color and life of your blog! Good luck on the projects, and I hope you have a wonderful Blitz Day. Where are you heading in the States? (I'm an expat writer from Seattle, currently living in Scotland.)

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  40. Connie Keller29 August 2015 at 05:07

    Congrats on the editing! I hope the story continues to go well and have fun on vacation!

    Happy Blog Blitz Day!

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  41. Zan Marie29 August 2015 at 05:11

    Happy, Happy Blitz Day! Love the hybiscus background on your blog!

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  42. Natalie Aguirre29 August 2015 at 05:19

    Awesome that you were so productive. Have a great trip. It sounds fun. Happy Blitz Day!

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  43. Donna Smith29 August 2015 at 05:24

    Have a marvelous blitz day and holiday! Nice to meet you. Best of luck on those edits.

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  44. Samantha Bryant29 August 2015 at 05:31

    I do that, too--editing while writing. I know some folks advise against it, but it works for me. By the time I get to the end of a draft, it's more like a third draft than a first draft. So, I like to think it saves time on the other end.

    -Samantha, visiting for Blitz Day from http://samanthabryant.com

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  45. ELAdams29 August 2015 at 05:34

    Best of luck with the edits, and happy blitz day! :)

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  46. Anonymous29 August 2015 at 05:37

    Sounds like you've got some major editing to go through. Good luck. Happy blitz day.

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  47. dolorah29 August 2015 at 05:56

    Nice to read a book you really enjoy. I love it when that happens for me. Good luck with the editing; seems like it going well for you. Have a great vacation :)

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  48. Cynthia29 August 2015 at 06:05

    I hope you can squeeze in some writing during your travels too. Happy Blitz Day!

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  49. Stephen Tremp29 August 2015 at 06:19

    You've been Blitzed! Enjoy the weekend!

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  50. L.G. Keltner29 August 2015 at 06:46

    Switching tenses can be time consuming, so good luck with that! Happy Blitz Day!

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  51. Anonymous29 August 2015 at 09:04

    Have a great trip. Happy Blitz Day.

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  52. Jeff Hargett29 August 2015 at 10:17

    Hey now, progress is progress and always comes out ahead of no progress. Editing can be hard -- but rewarding -- work. Enjoy your holidays!

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  53. LuAnn @ BackPorchervations29 August 2015 at 10:32

    Hope you had fun getting BLITZED! :O)

    I blog at Back Porchervations.

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  54. Denise Covey 29 August 2015 at 11:47

    Have a great holiday Trisha. Thanks for the review on the Katie McGarry book. And good news with your editing!

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  55. Indywrites29 August 2015 at 13:44

    Congratulations for your book progress. Hope you have an amazing holiday ahead.
    Happy Blitz Day.

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  56. BooksChatter29 August 2015 at 15:37

    Happy Blitz Day!

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  57. J Lenni Dorner29 August 2015 at 15:56

    Happy reading, writing and editing! Congratulations on the month. And happy blitz day. Two reasons for me to stop in and say hi to you today! :)
    Hope you have a wonderful trip.

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  58. Unknown29 August 2015 at 15:58

    You have been blitzed. Have a great weekend. Carolyn @ pastimes-passions-paraphernalia.org

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  59. Janie Junebug29 August 2015 at 17:18

    Congratulations on the progress you've made.

    Love,
    Janie

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  60. Courtney Barr - The Southern Princess29 August 2015 at 22:38

    Happy Blitz weekend!!!!

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  61. L. Diane Wolfe30 August 2015 at 00:28

    Constant re-edits also tell you what you do really like about your manuscript.

    Happy Blitz day.

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  62. Musings of a Creative Writer30 August 2015 at 05:39

    Hmmm... sounds like an interesting book and interesting series! I will have to research it and mayhaps check it out.

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  63. Mary Hill30 August 2015 at 11:03

    Hi, I like the goals. I need to take time and write mine down for next week. I have had to change a lot in my stories too. It is hard sometimes when you start writing, you really don't have a feel for where the story will take you. I have tried outlining, but I never stay with it and venture off. ;)

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  64. Mary Hill30 August 2015 at 11:04

    PS Happy Blitz Day. Hope you have a great rest of the weekend and fun on your trip.

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  65. Spanj2 September 2015 at 20:27

    I always find that editing progress is far harder to see than writing progress, so I bet you've done more than you think.

    Angeline

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