Success only flourishes in perseverance -- ceaseless, restless perseverance.
--Baron Manfred Von Richtofen

Monday, December 23, 2013

Author Tag!

I was tagged by the talented Daniel Coleman for this post, so here goes:

What am I working on?

Well, I'm working on the first draft of a new LDS sci-fi novel called The Glory of the Stars. I'm also working on final edits for The Ransomed Returning (sequel to my first novel, Defenders of the Covenant). And then I'll start my first revision pass on Shattered Skies (third book in the series).


How does my work differ from others in it's genre?

There isn't a lot of LDS sci-fi out there. My books are different from a lot of sci-fi because it is so overtly religious, and it's different from most LDS fiction because it is sci-fi. :) This isn't always a good thing, but it is what I long to write.

Why do I write what I do?

My goal in writing has always been to write stuff that is both uplifting and entertaining. That's what I strive for. Adventure and truth.

How does your writing process work?

Chaotically. I write my first draft out by hand in a notebook. Then I type it (the part I hate most). I usually make a few changes while I'm typing. Then I'll let it sit for a month or two and read it over again to get the big picture. I'll cut or add scenes or change what I feel needs changing. When I feel it is the best I can get it up to that point, I'll send it out to some of my trusted writer friends for critique. I'll revise based on those suggestions, give it another proofreading pass, and consider it done! This takes practically FOREVER, by the way. :)

Okay, so I'm passing this tag onto Terry W. Ervin II and Todd (T.M.) Hunter! 

Merry Christmas and God bless us, every one!

8 comments:

Terry W. Ervin II said...

A lot of projects...sort of like me, so I feel in good company.

Thanks for the tag, and hope you and your family experience an enjoyable and memorable Christmas.

Angie said...

Thanks, Terry! You too. :)

Anonymous said...

Happy writing and happy holidays.

Yolanda Renée said...

Busy, busy girl! Good for you!

Wishing you all the best this holiday season!

Merry Christmas and a Happy, Happy New Year!

Angie said...

Thanks, Medeia and Yolanda! You too.

T. M. Hunter said...

Thanks for the tag! Not sure why I didn't see the post until a day or two ago... :-\

dellgirl said...

Happy New Year to you, Angie. I wish you peace, love & happiness in 2014!

Angie said...

Thank you, Dellgirl! Same to you. :)