tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5195609286481983542024-03-21T14:20:30.606-05:00Jessica Dragon CheramieAuthor of Meridienne Drake Series | Young Adult AuthorUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519560928648198354.post-30272258478318528642015-01-08T13:22:00.000-06:002015-01-08T13:22:22.029-06:00I'll Be At New Orleans Comic Con.<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I’ve mentioned it before, but this weekend is the New
Orleans Comic Con and yours truly will be there. I’m so excited. At the same
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have a corner booth, which is awesome, but I’m not in such
a hotspot. I had originally asked for my spot because Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton) was going to
be right across from me. That would attract the perfect market for my book.
Then, they moved him. Yes, I wanted to cry. They changed the layout. The good
thing is when you go down my aisle it’s the gaming zone. I’m hoping they will
get thirsty from playing and walk down and find me. That would be awesome.
Draco Malfoy is still not far from me, and some other celebrities are nearby. I know there will be a stampede to the TVD boys, which is all the way to the back. I’m sure it will still be fun and an experience to remember.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you’re going to be around, come stop by and
say hi. I’m at booth C19. I’d love to meet you or see you again. This will be
loads of fun no matter what aspect of the genre you’re into. I guarantee
there’s something for all. Don’t forget to dress up. Apparently, that’s a big
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">See the line up and get more info: <a href="http://www.wizardworld.com/home-neworleans.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;">If you found me at Comic Con and didn't get a chance to get a free story, sign up <a href="http://eepurl.com/XoxM9" target="_blank">here</a> and I'll send it to you. :)</span></div>
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Comic Con is a place you can truly step away from reality for some time. Watch where you walk because you may bump into a wookie or a storm trooper or the Green Goblin. Fans dress up like it's Halloween. Of course, not everyone does, if that's not your thing.</div>
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Why am I talking about this? Because someone you know and follow will be signing at the New Orleans Comic Con. That's right. This girl. Yours truly. I'll be there all weekend January 9-11, 2015. I'm totally fangirling. Celebs like Paul Wesley (The Hottie Stefan from TVD), Mark McGrath (I grew up listening to Sugar Ray</div>
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Although I've been wanting to go to Comic Con for years, it'll be the first time I've ever been, and it's only the second time one has been hosted in New Orleans. Even though I'll be stuck behind my table, I'm so excited to be a part of it, and I hope this is the beginning of getting to do many across the country. I'm deep into planning for an awesome display for you guys. If you have ideas, leave me a comment. I'd love to hear them.</div>
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That being said, you better get your tickets. Go <a href="http://www.wizardworld.com/neworleans.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> for tickets. To see the amazing line-up of stars that will be there, check <a href="http://www.wizardworld.com/home-neworleans.html" target="_blank">THIS</a> out. If you can't get to New Orleans, I'll understand. Not. Just joking. But maybe there's a Comic Con near you that you can jump into a Sci-Fi/Fantasy Realm. Go <a href="http://www.wizardworld.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a> for more Comic Cons. I hope to see you there.</div>
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I originally started the Monday Getaway series with this series. The original blog post is <a href="http://www.jessicadragoncheramie.com/2014/06/monday-getaway-lux-series.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. You'll understand why I have a book crush on Daemon.</div>
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As always, it's bittersweet to end a series, but I'm glad she did it here and didn't prolong it unneccessarily, which it had started to seem at one point. As with most, it was hastily written and edited, so be warned. Please don't judge the book on this. Writers get very caught up in their careers--attending signings, making appearances, doing panels, and even writing other books. I can imagine the last book in a series is also the hardest to write for writers because you're essentially saying good-bye to characters and a world that you've invested so much time and affection. It has to be the hardest thing to write just as it's hard to break up with someone. Not that this is an excuse, just stating the facts.</div>
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I know I've been MIA, but know I'm in the background, writing like mad. I've been exploring short stories and flash fiction to get ideas for things in the future. I've been forcing my hand in editing and improving my organization.</div>
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Also, the last few weeks, my Nook crapped out on me. I'm not dissing Nook. I loved my Nook HD+ tablet more than anything. But I was trying to make it do things it wasn't intended to do and had over 200 books on it and not to mention the 100 apps. So, I retired it as a writing device. It's become just an ereader now for my Little One, who loves the animated books on it. I bought a Surface for it's seamless connection to my computer and will start reading again, now that my Library App works again.</div>
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This is the first time in a while that I'm not posting anything, besides this, for the week. My head has been in a dark place.</div>
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An aunt of mine passed away last weekend. She was my grandmother's brother's wife. She's lived a long life and has left behind a loving family. But it doesn't make it easier.</div>
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From Kindergarten through eighth grade, I went to the same Catholic elementary school. Almost every day, I saw my aunt Emily. She lived across the street from the Church of our school. Mostly when I saw her, she was out watering her garden and was one of the sweetest people you've ever met. At least to me. </div>
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When I went to high school, I saw her less. Occasionally after Church on Sundays, family reunions, the occasional visit, and whatnot.</div>
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Then in 2005, my family was thrown all over the place thanks to Hurricane Katrina. Her and her husband moved to Arizona to be closer to one of her children and grandchildren. I saw her at my wedding in 2006, but I haven't seen her since then. I know she was surrounded by her family when she passed, and I hope she knows how dear she was to me. Death is always harder on the survivors.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I prefer receiving thorough critiques, and unless told differently that's what I give. Some writers prefer tackling one thing at a time (i.e. story structure or plot or characters alone), but it's hard for the reader to keep re-reading the same story. Things tend to get overlooked when you've read it six times already. But if that's what they want, that's fine. Just be sure to know what your critique partner is looking for beforehand. Some people suggest not to critique grammar if you're critiquing a first draft. I try really hard, but I was an English teacher, it's not something I can turn off easily. So I say that's your call.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm not going to talk about the etiquette of critique writing. I did that last week. If you missed it, have no fear, go <a href="http://www.jessicadragoncheramie.com/2014/07/the-wednesday-writing-worktable.html">HERE</a>. To read this series from the beginning, go <a href="http://www.jessicadragoncheramie.com/2014/07/how-to-find-a-crit-partner.html">HERE</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is about the nuts and bolts of writing a thorough critique when asked for.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i style="font-weight: bold;">Beautiful Disaster, </i>the first of <b>The Maddox Brothers Series </b>by Jamie McGguire is my first New Adult read, at least what is now categorized as New Adult. The series features yet another boy with commitment issues, who meets a girl that refuses him, and he suddenly forgets he has issues. I'm not saying this is a bad thing--just a common one. I still love to read them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What happens if your critique partner(CP) starts off by saying, "Don't take it personal, but this needs a lot of work."? How do you handle a situation when your CP tells you that you should trash the novel? What do you say to a CP, whose work is better than you could ever write? How should <i>you </i>critique someone's work when you can't even finish reading it? It's time to apply your critique-ette.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last week, we talked about 5 things not to do when receiving a critique. If you missed it, no fear. Read it <a href="http://www.jessicadragoncheramie.com/2014/07/critiquette-part1.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This week is all about what not to do when giving critiques. (Of course, I'm going to follow-up with what to do in these situations.) I know I haven't yet discussed how to actually write a good critique. It's coming, I assure you. But would you go to a big, fancy dinner, where they have a thousand utencils and several glasses, without first knowing good etiquette? Maybe you would, but you might look like <i style="font-weight: bold;">Pretty Woman</i>, letting the poor snail soar through the air. It would be embarrassing for you and most likely the host. Chances are you wouldn't be invited to another dinner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While waiting to feed my coffee addiction, it seems there is always a Dungeons & Dragons game in pursuit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've never really understood the game, mostly because I didn't know anyone who played it. *lowers head* In high school, it wasn't considered the cool thing to do. As an adult, I wish I could tell my younger self to say, "To Hell with social parameters!" But my younger self would probably say, "Um. Go take a long walk off a short pier." *shaking head* Teenagers!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What happens if your critique partner(CP) starts off by saying, "Don't take it personal, but this needs a lot of work."? How do you handle a situation when your CP tells you that you should trash the novel? What do you say to a CP, whose work is better than you could ever write? How should <i>you </i>critique someone's work when you can't even finish reading it? It's time to apply your critique-ette.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last week, we talked about finding that special critique partner. If you missed it, no fear. Read it <a href="http://www.jessicadragoncheramie.com/2014/07/how-to-find-a-crit-partner.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I finished the main books in the <b>Soul Screamers series</b> by Rachel Vincent in the series last week. Finally! It was a decent series, but I have to say the ending was pure brilliance. How clever Vincent is. There are two novellas I didn't read, which were released after the end of the last book. I'll mention them here, but I didn't read them. I thought the series ending was satisfying enough. It did leave one arc unresolved, and from what I heard these shorts solve that. Maybe one day I will read it, but for now, I'm moving on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is a bonus of a <i style="font-weight: bold;">Day in the Afterlife of Tod</i> that's not in book form. It's not really even a story. Think of it more as a schedule--a little peek into what a typical day for Tod is like. Kind of sad and lonely. Read it: <a href="http://mundiemoms.blogspot.co.uk/2011/09/if-i-die-blog-tour-day-in-afterlife-of.html" target="_blank">Here</a> Then check out the blurbs for the rest of the series.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First, let me start by saying this: Critique partners and Beta Readers are two entirely different things.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A <b>critique partner</b> is someone who will look at your WIP(Work-in-Progress) multiple times. They will provide useful advice on the story, characters, grammar, etc. They will listen as you hash out trouble spots and work with you to make your story the best it can possibly be. They are more like editors.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A <b>beta reader</b> is someone who will only look at your nearly finished manuscript. They will read the story as a reader will and provide information and advice on your nearly finished manuscript. Mostly, they might realize plot holes, loose ends, flat characters, and minor grammar mistakes. They will give it a reader's perspective.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today, we are discussing Critique Partners/Groups. How do you find them?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you missed <i style="font-weight: bold;">Soul Screamers Vol. 1</i>, click <a href="http://www.jessicadragoncheramie.com/2014/06/monday-getaway-soul-screamers.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br>
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Well, no longer is it just an imaginary game from the books. It's a real-life contact sport. How great is that? All over the world, people compete for their chance to go to the Quidditch World Cup in April. </div>
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Teams are made up of high schools, universities, and adult communities. No, they may not actually fly, but they do use the brooms. In fact, it's a penalty if you don't.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For some reason, this past week was difficult for me to read. It seemed every time I read I'd fall asleep after reading a chapter or two. Thus, I didn't finish Volume 2. I don't know why. Maybe I was more tired than usual, the fact that I read an entirely different series in between Volume 1 and 2, or this book was my least favorite of the series so far.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It wasn't bad, but I kept screaming throughout the whole book, "Just tell your father!" It's probably the adult in me who knew he could help. hehe</span><br>
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With a toddler on her hip and another running in circles around her, the woman sighed. "I don't know what you did with your beer. Look on the counter."</div>
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"They're fireworks, baby, and we are leaving as soon as your father finds his happy juice."</div>
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I love diamonds. Can't ever have too many? hehe How to get there? Many people finish their first drafts, but don't know where to go from here. I didn't just starting out. I wish I had a list like this. It would've saved me a lot of headaches. So, I'm sharing my experience with you.<br>
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This week I wanted to share some interesting information on the science of why writing is such a valuable skill and what that effect has on people. I think you'll be interested to read the inforgraphic below courtesy of <a href="http://www.bestinfographics.co/amazing-facts-about-writing-and-the-brain-infographic/" target="_blank">Best Infographics</a>.<br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is actually three books in one: <i>My Soul to Lose, My Soul to Take, </i>and<i> My Soul to Save</i>. Well, the first is a novella. Here's the blurbs:</span><br>
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Being in a foreign place (It doesn't have to be a foreign country to be foreign, just a place you don't frequent often.), sparks my imagination. Although I don't usually write on my adventures, I collect as many pictures--mental and actual--for my visions later. If you're not a writer but reader, even better, these places are great for helping you see author's ideas. Even if the novel is on a desert plains in the Andromeda Galaxy, I can assure you the author is basing this on a desert he's been to before. </div>
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Traveling enriches your life and opens you to cultures different from your own. It makes you more cultured and well-rounded. This Finding Fantasy before you plan your next vacation or maybe already planned yours, here are 10 great places that can make you feel like you just stepped into a fantasy novel:</div>
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