Today’s writing – 58k!

Today’s writing – hitting 58,000 words!


Salve!

Today’s writing has been brief, but I managed to get to 58,000 words. Today’s writing focused on Aurelia, the princess that everyone loves to hate (or perhaps, just loves). My goal for NaNoWriMo is 80,000 words, so just 22,000 to go. I can do this! Remember to subscribe to the blog if you like getting these snippets, poems, and more! Read the snippet after the break!

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56k and We’re On The Way!

56k, only 24k to go before reaching our NaNoWriMo2017 Goals!


Salve! Welcome back just in time for another snippet of today’s writing. As a reminder, be sure to subscribe to the blog for updates and faster-than-the-speed-of-downloads emails whenever I post! Also, I don’t send spam-style emails, so why not subscribe! I’ve reached 56,003 words today on the train as I’m traveling back from NYC. There’s definitely something about a nice train car and the slow rocking to help one type.

Or sleep.

Or both.

But fear not, typing I’ve done! Enjoy the snippet after the break!

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54,000 Words for Laurel Emperor


Salve! Here’s today’s snippet of what’s happening in the novel! Still making good progress on the goal of 80,000 for NaNoWriMo2017 with 27ish days to go! As a reminder, be sure to subscribe to the blog for up to date news in your inbox!

Not sure what’s going on? Check out my other novels to learn all the background of the Steam Empire Chronicles!

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New Synopsis for Laurel Emperor!

Read the Synopsis for Laurel Emperor!


Salve!

NaNoWriMo2017 is in full swing, and I’ve finally managed to sit down and pound out a few words. Here’s a brief synopsis of Laurel Emperor, my latest (continuing) project.

As always, criticisms and critiques most welcome (it’s a work in progress after all!)

Current Word Count: 53,002

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Disconnecting for More Writing

Where I remind myself that turning the internet off can be incredibly beneficial!


Salve! Greetings from these, the bittersweet dog-days of summer, the last gasp of freedom before school, the final combustion of happiness and carefree family time, the… you get the point.

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Today’s Writing: Something’s Afoot in Thrace…

Enjoy the first episode of “Today’s Writing!” with me, your friendly Roman Steampunk Author!


Salve! Our gallant heroes (or antiheroes, depending on your preference) are laying plans and enacting schemes, but this time around, they’re chasing their dreams.

Dreams of a unified Rome once again. (46k and counting!)

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Trouble always comes around… 44k and counting!

44k and counting! Read a snippet from today’s writing!


It’s going! Slow but steady – We’re making progress and nearly halfway there!

Enjoy the snippet after the break!

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Camp NaNoWriMo Vacation Series – Massilia

Join me on the first part of our Camp NaNoWriMo Vacation Series!


Salve!

In search of a wondrous seaside getaway? Need a place to hide out for a few weeks while the heat back home from your treacherous father dies down? Want to convince a neutral governor that he really should be supporting your side of the family?

Why not visit Massilia? Beautiful harbors, gorgeous coastline, even a handy road for inner-province…ah… expeditions. Seriously? What do you have to lose? Contact the Trebonius Travel Agency today – we take your travel seriously.Marseille_en_1575

*Not responsible for any jail-time, hangings, floggings, crucifixions, ner-do-welling, or any other actions started by the traveler. Once you’re there, you’re on your own!

This message brought to you by the Massilia Travel Agency. In these uncertain times, visit a neutral, not a warmonger.

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How To – Using Google Documents to Plan Your Novel

Learn more about how I use Google Docs to outline my novels!


Hi everyone!

I briefly wanted to tell you about how I’ve been planning my last two novels. Ever since I started writing, I’ve been planning my novels out. Given the fact that I have to juggle story lines that evolve over several books, plus characters and technologies that don’t exist, one would except the need to have an outline or story map.

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What’s this? Actual Progress on Laurel Emperor!

We’ve hit the 39k word mark – and growing! Read a snippet from today’s 4th of July writing and take advantage of our July Smashword Sale!


Thirty Nine Thousand Words and Counting! It’s a Fourth of July Miracle (Here in the United States of America). As a reminder ALL Steam Empire Chronicle novels are 25% off this July at Smashwords, and Roma Aeronautica is free! Tell your friends! Tell your family!

Here’s today’s snippet after the break.

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