Back From The Dead

Yeah, I know. I kind of dropped off the face of planet there for a bit. I've been working on a mad rewrite of The Devil’s Eye. This story has been driving me crazy almost from the start. Something about the pacing was off. No matter how many times I looked at it, or tried to fix it, I just made it worse. After few months since I “finished” it, I pulled it out and started to tweak. Then it struck me. The problem with the pacing wasn't not enough happening, the problem was too much happening. With that epiphany, the rest of the rewrite fell into place.

I back burnered The Devil's Shadow while I did that and now I'm getting back to work on it. I'm at 70,000 words so I there's still a real possibility I could finish it by the end of March. I'll keep you posted.

And lastly, I'm building a new website. Hoping to launch it soon. Will keep you posted.

I'm reading The Haunting of Hill House, by Shirley Jackson--or least I was. I've put it down somewhere and can't remember where. It's driving me crazy too.

That new show Bates Motel starts tonight. I loved Psycho, so you know I have to check it out. The actor they have playing young Norman Bates kind of looks like Anthony Perkins, don't you think?

What Happened to Novemeber?!

Sorry to have been gone for so long. November seems to have vanished in the blink of an eye. I feel like I should be writing a post about how to keep writing/blogging/etc. when life gets in the way. And if I ever figure out how, maybe I will.

I'm even behind on The Walking Dead. Thank goodness for the PVR.

So in an effort to breathe a little life back into this blog, I'm going to take a page from Monique Devere's blog. She's been posting a wonderful serial story weekly on her blog, and since I had a short Christmas story I thought I might do the same. So every Friday will be free fiction Friday. Starting Friday I post the first part of Bait, a Christmas Romantic Suspense. Because let's face it, nothing captures the spirit of the season like romance and murder. ;-)

Also, because I have a bunch of print copies of Blood and Bone to giveaway, anyone who leaves a comment, I'll draw a name at the end of the month. For evey chapter you leave a comment on, I'll enter your name again and increase your odds of winning.

See you Friday!

Zombies, Rain and Random Lines

 

In case you're wondering, the season premier of The Walking Dead was well worth the wait. The ground work for future episodes looks good. Though, I was left wondering why, oh why, the group would allow their only doctor to go exploring the dark, zombie filled prison? That decision just had bad idea all over it.

This weekend went by in the blink of an eye. (They always do, don’t they?) The hubby and I were supposed to take some pictures. I need a new author pic—actually, I need an author pic--and we figured this time of year would provide a lovely, atmospheric background. Unfortunately, it poured rain all day yesterday, and that would have been too much atmosphere.

I did however get some writing done, and since I'm particularly pleased with how this story is flowing--at least for now--here's a random, unedited line. Happy Monday!

The Devil's Shadow

Copyright Dawn Brown 2012

Kyle reached out for his pen and pad. His responses from his conversation with police earlier that morning seemed to glow from the top sheet. The detectives had been in again--third time since he'd been admitted--but his answers were always the same.

I don't know.

I don't remember.

I'm sorry.

 

Zombie Sundays Are Back!

It's Friday (yay!) but I can't wait until Sunday. Why, you might be asking? Because look what starts up again this Sunday.

 

 

 

Yup, season three of The Walking Dead. I can't not stress how excited I am for zombie Sundays again. Which is kind of strange when I think about it since the show is sort of stressful to watch. For an hour every week I will sit on my couch, eyes wide, body tense and a sick nervousness settled in the pit of my stomach...and I can't wait to do it.

What can I say? I love a good spooky movie/story/tv show. And look, Merle's back! I knew he would be eventually. I have some theories about where he's been, but I guess I'll have to wait to see if I'm right.

Aside from the kid's game, we have nothing else planned.  I'm kinda looking forward to no rushing around this weekend and just spending time with the family. And of course Zombies.

Might even squeeze in a little writing in too.

What are you doing this weekend?