Love Letters to Forever

2.11.10 Teaser Tuesday

Posted by Raven M on 6:50 AM in

It's been a long time since I've did one of these.So as I mentioned before, I'm participating in NaNoWriMo. This will be my third year, and hopefully my third year winning.I got a late start because just like last year, I was unprepared, and I kept switching projects.To make...

9.10.10 I'M GOING TO CHICAGO!

Posted by Raven M on 11:47 AM in

Okay, I'll admit, it's more of an "educational" trip than a vacation, but still...it's CHICAGO.I don't know much about the city, but I'm having fun looking at all the pictures of the skyline and the buildings and I think the one I chose to use in this post is...

6.10.10 RTW: My little paradise...

Posted by Raven M on 4:49 PM in

Road Trip Wednesday is a meme that was started by the lovely ladies over at YA HIGHWAY. Every Wednesday they present a question, and invite bloggers to answer this question on their respective blogs.Today's TopicYou're packing for a month on a deserted island. What, as a reader and writer,...

27.9.10 Teaser Tuesday

Posted by Raven M on 5:37 PM in

As of now, this is the beginning of my novel Lost & Found.I could taste the night on my tongue. The acrid smoke, as fire licked at pieces of wood. The bittersweet scent of beer, as it was passed from mouth to mouth.This was the usual flavor of Olivia...

18.9.10 Why I think adults should just shut the BLEEP up...

Posted by Raven M on 5:22 PM in

I read a book where the main character had sex with a guy she really really liked, and because this main character had sex, I'm going to go have sex with the guy I really really like.The word "fuck" was mentioned in said book like a gagillion times, so...

16.9.10 Battle of the Betas

Posted by Raven M on 1:12 PM in

Hey guys! Today on the blog I am beta reading Alicia Gregoire's first page of her urban fantasy, Phoenix Rising for Battle of the Betas an event where eight readers, me included, read one page of someone's WIP and give an honest critique.This is only the second round, but...

8.9.10 Lost & Found - book trailer

Posted by Raven M on 7:37 PM in

I was playing around on this website called Animoto, and I found out that they're giving away free codes to make full-length videos, that you usually have to pay for. So I decided to use my code to make a book trailer for my novel, Lost & Found.I still...

What's in your Duff kit?

Posted by Raven M on 2:01 PM in

Road Trip Wednesday is a blog carnival hosted by the lovely ladies over at YA Highway.This week's question: What's in your DUFF kit?Super amazing author Kody Keplinger's book The Duff was released yesterday and if you haven't got your copy yet, I suggest you leave my blog now and...

7.9.10 Two For Tuesday

Posted by Raven M on 2:18 PM in

What is it? Post two of anything: book reviews, pictures, quotes, poems, songs, videos, rants, shout outs, whatever floats your boat. Just connect them somehow. That's it. (via Kate)Today: I decided that I am going to participate in NaNoWriMo. This will be my third year doing it, which is...

2.9.10 There are no words...

Posted by Raven M on 2:37 PM in

Today was my first day back to school.I walked out of the house with a smile on my face, even though I missed lazing about at home, I was eager to see my friends, and eager to start off my junior year. Because, guys, I'm OFFICIALLY A JUNIOR.But, to...

31.8.10 Two For Tuesday

Posted by Raven M on 7:50 AM in

What is it? Post two of anything: book reviews, pictures, quotes, poems, songs, videos, rants, shout outs, whatever floats your boat. Just connect them somehow. That's it. (via Kate)Today: I'm five pages into the rewrite of Lost & Found. Yesterday, I decided that I needed to stop doubting myself...

27.8.10 Friday Five

Posted by Raven M on 10:19 AM in

1. I bought Florence + The Machine's CD Lungs and I can't stop playing it because every song is so unique, and different and I think the longer I listen to it, the more inspired I become. 2. I'm reading Mockingjay right now and I have the choice of...

24.8.10 Teaser Tuesday (Right, like anyone will actually read this.)

Posted by Raven M on 9:40 AM in

I know everyone is either on their way out to buy Mockingjay, getting ready to go get Mockingjay, or are reading Mockingjay. So, you might not have time to read my tease, but it is Tuesday, so here you go.I haven't been working on any of WIPs. I just...

20.8.10 Character Interview: Lowell Fitzgerald

Posted by Raven M on 7:14 AM in

I wasn't going to blog today. I just wrote a query (my first one EVER) for an idea that I haven't even started yet, which might change soon because it's a really sexy, scandalous story with a little bit of mystery thrown into the mix.But then my characters started...

19.8.10 How Do I Beta?

Posted by Raven M on 7:57 AM in

I just read Kathleen's entry in the Battle of the Betas and event where five writers/experienced betas critique the same page (via Sarah Enni)If you haven't already, go check them out:Kathleen PeacockKate Hart Corrine Jackson MeridithWindy Beta-ing to me is all about giving your opinion on someone's writing in...

17.8.10 realizing your writerly dreams

Posted by Raven M on 9:56 PM in

It has always been my dream to see one of my books on shelves for everyone to read, not because I want to be famous, but because I am a storyteller and I believe that stories are meant to be shared with the world.But everyday I don't write, everyday...

16.8.10 Teaser Tuesday

Posted by Raven M on 9:38 PM in

Here goes the rough opening to my new project WE ARE NOT ENEMIES. THANKS FOR READING EVERYONE!!You guys are amazing and I'll be sure to update everyone when I reach new milestones with this project, considering that this isn't my main project right now, that might be rare, but...

15.8.10 WE ARE NOT ENEMIES

Posted by Raven M on 7:59 AM in

I started something new.It's not a main project are anything, because I'm still rewriting LOST & FOUND, but whenever I need a break from rewriting, I'm going to work on WE ARE NOT ENEMIES.I don't want to give too much away but it's about a boy whose cop-father is...

9.8.10 Rewrites + Tease + Music

Posted by Raven M on 3:57 PM in

I am STILL trying.I refuse to give up on this novel, even though it is being really really REALLY impossible. There is just so much to do. I have to fix plot holes, tighten up character arcs, make Kendall more real and not the whiny baby she was in...

6.8.10 Things That Bother Me About YA

Posted by Raven M on 4:07 PM in

I love young adult fiction.It's hard to explain why - wait no it's not. I love YA because there are so many sub-genres, so many great books in the genre, so many amazing authors, and being a young adult, as well as a writer of young adult fiction it...

27.7.10 Teaser Tuesday

Posted by Raven M on 4:32 AM in

I just wrote this, so it's pretty rough.But it's a random scene from Lost & Found.I'll try to get to everyone's when I get home from work.Enjoy.***"Maybe we can rob somebody," he sung, eyes closed, fingers strumming the chords of his acoustic guitar effortlessly, like he's been doing it...

24.7.10 Query

Posted by Raven M on 10:46 AM in

So, I am a HUGE Maroon 5 fan.And I am in love with their latest song Misery.It's really catchy, and the video is funny. Poor Adam!But anyways, I started thinking about querying and writing and agents and I thought "Hey let me write this song from a writer's perspective."...

21.7.10 RTW: My Greatest Posts

Posted by Raven M on 3:49 PM in

Road Trip Wednesday is a blog carnival hosted by the lovely ladies over at YA Highway. Every Wednesday they present a question, that readers are invited to answer on their own respective blogs.This week's topic:Give us a link to the best blog post(s) you've ever written!I know I...

20.7.10 Teaser Tuesday

Posted by Raven M on 4:34 PM in

I am rewriting.Or at least I am trying to.Here is a snip of what I have gotten done so far.It's pretty self-explanatory, I hope.***"Hey babe," Cord whispered in my ear. Water seeped through my shirt, as he pulled me into him."You're getting me wet," I murmured, which made him...

12.7.10 Teaser Tuesday

Posted by Raven M on 7:44 PM in

This blog feels so empty.Wasn't going to blog, but I feel guilty so here goes a tease from the fantasy novel that has been plaguing my mind.It's an experiment so YOU'VE BEEN WARNED.***The village was lit up like the night sky, lights twinkling, putting the stars to shame. An...

3.7.10 Saturday Snippet

Posted by Raven M on 11:37 AM in

Because it's Saturday and because I feel like sharing, here is the beginning of something I just started. I find it funny how I get ideas right around the time I have to start editing.***Music blasting, bodies moving, hands feeling. Long, bony fingers exploring every inch of my body....

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