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Monthly Archives: May 2016

Unstop the Wind v 3 is Done!

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Annaliese
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Comments from my beta readers indicated that two scenes were boring and dragging down the story, and the opening, while cool, did not describe the glider and magic system well enough to understand how Palipa was flying. So this draft … Continue reading →

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10 Rejections Later

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Annaliese
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When I made my New Year’s Resolution to gather at least 10 rejections or get a pro publication, I knew it would be easy. I chose 10 just because I wanted to beat the number of rejections from last year. … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Tongues is a Finalist in the Mormon Lit Blitz!

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Annaliese
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I am pleased to announce that “The Gift of Tongues” is a finalist in the 2016 Mormon Lit Blitz. It will be published on May 28. Then voting will be open to the public from June 6 to June 11 … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Tongues v 2 is Done!

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Annaliese
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Another quick draft! Yay! I’m especially glad, because I decided to change from past tense to present tense, and it is WEIRD. I made the change because I came up with the perfect beginning line, except it didn’t make sense in … Continue reading →

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Hugo 2017 Reading – April

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Annaliese
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I suppose I could say something about the 2016 Hugo Finalists, but everything I’d want to say has already been said by others. I’m really saddened that some excellent short stories got shut out due to the Rabid Puppy slate, … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Tongues v 1 is Done!

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Annaliese
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Another quick write up. I didn’t change a ton to this story. Mostly just fleshed things out and clarified some things. I like how it’s shaping up, but I think I can work on making the beginning more intriguing instead … Continue reading →

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Writing Progress

2019 Rejections: 13

Soulmates
Short story – v 5 in progress

1,303 / 4,000

 

Drone of a Fal’Cie
Short story – v 3 in progress

3,234 / 7,000

 

Guardian Spirit
Short story – v 3.1 complete – 2,107 words – researching

Immortal Judgment
Short story – v 1 complete – 4,332 words – researching

The Mermaid’s Voice
Short story – v 2 complete – 496 words – researching

For Such a Time
Short story – v 2 complete – 656 words – researching

Fallen Star
Novella – v 1 complete – 19,540 words – open beta

Refusing the Call
Short story – v 3.3 complete – 865 words – researching

Changestone
Short story – v 6.4 complete – 2,137 words – researching

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