Monday, May 13, 2013

Not an idle moment...

In just over two weeks, the sixth book in the DEAD series will be out. Dead: Confrontation will be the largest offering to date in a series that boasts five volumes that each come in at 100,000 words, give or take a few thousand. I am very proud of this arc in my story. It took a life of its own a long time ago, but this particular piece went in directions I never even remotely imagined. I can't wait for the reader reaction. That is the reward for me.


In other news...I am anxiously waiting for my tattoo artist to finish the custom design of a zombified version of Ace Frehley. I spent 47 years of my life without one, but I have decided to take the plunge...and what two things do I relate to more than KISS and zombies?


And then there is the newest addition to our home...Tyrion the Border Collie. Do not let that sweet face fool you...he is a handful, plus some. He is the version of the Border Collie that they warn you about. You have to keep him busy and occupied or he will create all sorts of chaos. 

And now...I will begin writing the next book in my Dakota series. This will be fun because I get to dig through all sorts of interesting Civil War facts. This story will play out as the first major engagement of the war happens--First Manassas/First Bull Run. The only thing I will be giving away is that Henry House Hill will feature prominently. Also, I will be dusting off Uncivil War--my thriller that brings up the possibility of a full-scale, modern day race war that completely destroys the United States.

Don't forget to stop in on Wednesday for my 30 Minute Reader post where I share more about the +Gregory Carrico novel, Children of the Plague. If you want to play along...get your copy right away and be sure to leave a comment about your thoughts thus far.

9 comments:

  1. have you got "FlyBall" over there?? Its a great way to get the woofs trained and kept busy!!
    Really looking forward to all these promised twists and turns!! not to mention the ink!

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    1. We do, and it is something that I REALLY want to do with both my Borders. Aoife is a rocket...I will be setting up that and the agility courses when we finally get our house.

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  2. Ahhh...what a sweet dog! I adore border collies. My aunt has one and he loves me. Or at least I think he does. He gets so excited whenever he sees me, he pees on my shoe if I'm not paying attention. After the first couple of times, I learned to pay attn. LOL I'm the only one he does that to, so it's gotta be love, right? ;-)

    Can't wait to read Dead: Confrontation. That cover is awesome!

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    1. Absolutely love. That is the only answer.

      And yes, I am very happy with the cover. Shawn Conn does great stuff.

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  3. I see the twinkle of evil in that dog's eyes. I know this look well because my dog looks the same way!

    Congrats on the tattoo. I have 12. (Yes, really.)

    I'm jonesing for something new. In 2011, we had to put our Pomeranian of 16.5 years to sleep because of age related health issues. I've thought about having her pawprint tattooed on my forearm because that's where I held her while the vet administered the shot. I'd sort of like to get the paw print with angel wings and a crooked halo because her name was Angel (but she was really a devil).

    The new DEAD. Ooooh, I'm excited. You know I love those. Great cover. Wanna be on the blog?

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    1. I am always happy to be on your blog Catie. And I admit to be only a teensy bit surprised about your tattoos. I think you have a great idea, and in fact, inspired me for an idea for Denise's next one.

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    1. Thanks Tasha. I think Shawn is amazing. He has yet to miss the mark on anything I have asked from him.

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  5. Heart palpitations at the Dead cover. I can't wait to read it!

    That dog is adorable and I love his name.

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