Overwhelmed...

So much to do, so little time.

I have one day left, to finish prepping my book for release. In that time, I have the final draft to finish, as well as formatting and setting up the Kindle stuff.

Trying not to freak out, but honestly, I'm not doing so well!

I know I'll be ecstatic when I hit that "publish" button, but for my debut novel, and starting all this from scratch, it's not easy. I also know many others have been in the same position, and that knowledge is comforting at the moment. If hordes of others can do it, so can I.

I just have to reign in my overly critical, perfectionist brain, that likes to change everything last minute! Haha!

Why Are Authors Such Ass-Holes??

Not all authors, mind you. There are tons of really nice authors out there, for sure.

When an author is an asshole though, it's kind of ridiculous! As far as assholes go, they can rank up there in the highest spots. Seriously.

They start taking spelling mistakes waaaay too seriously, some even unfriending people on social media for using a "common" word wrong, or misspelling it.

That's actually what prompted this post - I saw some rant on Facebook by an author with a telephone pole stuck up his butt, apparently. This egomaniac was saying how he can't respect anyone who spells a word wrong in a simple Facebook post, and if they call themselves an author, he'll unfriend them right then and there. (He had a couple of misspelled "simple" words in his post, ranting about misspellings...)

Well, you know what, we're better off without your overly judgmental, micromanaging ass anyway. Have a wonderful, miserable life, cuz that's what that attitude leads to.

People are human, they make mistakes. Including authors - even spelling or grammar mistakes. That's why there are editors. Authors rarely edit themselves, and if they do, they still hire another editor to go over their work, because people are human and *gasp* make mistakes. And on social media, the bar is slightly lowered.

Now, I can understand people who go a bit overboard, spelling kindergarten words wrong, or spelling stuff ridiculous ('your' becomes ur, or 'two' becomes 2). But a random wrong word, and they're out. Sheesh. Get a life, buddy.

I saw another rant the other day by a woman getting angry at people inviting her to like their author pages. Why get mad at that?? If you don't want to like the page, ignore it! Or, take two seconds out of your precious day, click the damn button, and support your fellow authors! For heaven's sake, it doesn't need to be all that dramatic!

Moral of this rant: life is too damn short to make people feel bad for existing, mistakes and all. Let it go, move on. I'd love if people could stop posting hateful rants on Facebook. (And yes, I see the irony in the fact I'm now ranting about the idiotic ranters - see the cycle, it's not pretty.)

Now, can we all be happy now? Who want's ice cream?

Tour Invite for Desi Pere!

Hiya everybody, hope your week is going well! Mine is so far, fingers crossed.

I'm excited today, because I'm sharing my tour signup link! =D I'm running a release tour in February, and am so excited! It's nothing fancy, just a bit of fun to celebrate releasing my first book =)

I'd love to have anyone interested sign up to host. I'm offering reviews, as well as promo posts. I'll send out excerpts, a playlist and soundtrack, do interviews & guest posts, and basically anything else you can think of!

Please check it out below, and sign up if you have time!

Desi Pere

(Swirling Secrets, #1)

~Releasing: February 1st, 2016

~Genres: Young Adult, Paranormal

Goodreads

Magnhild, is a freak. From her name, right down to the naturally bizarre visage she can't seem to get rid of- she's an odd duck. 

Her life has taken a swirling plunge into the drain the past few months, but it's nothing compared to what's coming. All she wants is to finish school, and start over somewhere fun. Fate, has other plans. 

Enter the Desi Pere underground organization, and three of it's loyal members: They've enlisted Magnhild's cooperation, whether she likes it or not. They mean to exploit her superhuman gifts, ones she didn't think anyone knew about. Overnight, she's dragged into a world, and a war, the normal world doesn't even know exist. The bait: reuniting her with her mother, who's supposed to be dead. 

Danger, confusion, deception, and self-loathing fog each decision Magnhild faces. She desperately hopes to find her mother, and bring meaning to her past of abuse and isolation. 

Will she see through the web society has spun around her, or fall captive to century-old lies? In her search for the truth, she discovers she cannot find what she seeks, without first becoming herself, accepting her inner strength, and embracing her bizarre life...

Sign Up Today!!

Thank you so much! I can't wait to see what readers think of this book. More than that though, I can't wait to keep working on the sequel! Writing is so much fun!! =D

If you wouldn't mind, I'd appreciate if you'd share this sign up invite with your friends - the more people joining the fun, the better! Thanks!! =D

I hope you have a fantastic week!

Desi Pere Cover Reveal!!

Hiya! I'm so excited, today I'm sharing my cover with you! I designed it myself, and it actually goes with the book, although you'll have to read it to see how ;)

Please check it out, and let me know what you think of it in the comments below! Thanks! =D

Desi Pere

(Swirling Secrets #1)

~Releasing: February 1st, 2016

~Genres: Young Adult, Paranormal

Add on Goodreads

Magnhild, is a freak. From her name, right down to the naturally bizarre visage she can't seem to get rid of- she's an odd duck.

Her life has taken a swirling plunge into the drain the past few months, but it's nothing compared to what's coming. All she wants is to finish school, and start over somewhere fun. Fate, has other plans.

Enter the Desi Pere underground organization, and three of it's loyal members: They've enlisted Magnhild's cooperation, whether she likes it or not. They mean to exploit her superhuman gifts, ones she didn't think anyone knew about. Overnight, she's dragged into a world, and a war, the normal world doesn't even know exist. The bait: reuniting her with her mother, who's supposed to be dead.

Danger, confusion, deception, and self-loathing fog each decision Magnhild faces. She desperately hopes to find her mother, and bring meaning to her past of abuse and isolation.

Will she see through the web society has spun around her, or fall captive to century-old lies? In her search for the truth, she discovers she cannot find what she seeks, without first becoming herself, accepting her inner strength, and embracing her bizarre life...

Waddya Think!?

Be sure to let me know what you think of my cover! If you enjoyed it, please be sure to share it with your friends! Don't forget to add it on Goodreads, and keep an eye out for the release February 1st! =D

Merry Christmas!

Hiya, hope you're all having a wonderful Christmas!

In our family, we celebrate Christmas until after New Years. Why stop now, this season rocks! =D

If the Christmas celebration ends for you after today, we hope it was awesome for you, and hope the rest of December is smooth sailing!

What are you plans for the next week? Any ideas on how to end the year? We always like to try and go out with a bang! =D

One more week for 2015 - we hope it's marvelous!

Thanks for all your support, and for being so awesome!

Weekend Break

Hiya! How are you? Hopefully fantastic =)

Me, I'm coming off a make-shift weekend. Sending out my first novel to beta readers was...emotional, to say the least. To be honest, I ended up giving myself Monday & Tuesday to detox, relax, and focus on something other than writing.

I'm getting back into it tonight though, and I'm so happy! Initial feedback from some of the beta-readers was positive, and I'm excited to see what else they say!

Honestly, I'm expecting replies such as "nice first try, but not so much" or "yeah, no." I'm very much one of those people who, in every area of life, is always waiting for the other shoe to drop, and writing is no exception. Hence the reason it's taken me twenty years to get this far O.O

I've already had dreams nightmares about giving up on writing altogether, and crawling into a hole of shame, becoming one of those "yeah, I almost published a book...once" people. I'd rather not do that, but like most writers, I have an over-active imagination, and am a bit cynical and self-deprecating. I'm trying to work on that as a life-project in general, but it isn't easy. I'm not a naturally confident person.

So, all that to say: I needed a break; I took a break; I'm done with my break. I'm terrified of the possible negative "don't quit your day job" responses I might get. At the same time, I'm hopeful and trying to be excited for the possible positive "that was awesome!" responses I might get. At this point, either response is just as likely as the other, and I'm trying to stay neutral til I hear solid feedback.

This author thing is going to test my confidence and feelings of self-worth (or lack there of), but I'm sure it'll all work out for the best. Everything does, right?

In the end, I'm doing what I feel I should. That's what helps me sleep at all. Even if I am a terrible writer, I'm just having fun with it.

My next project, aside from writing: youtube. O.O

Ciao for now!  And remember, Keep Creating!

I'm ready for Beta-Readers?! O.O

Random update, in the wee hours of the morning.  I'm tired, shocked, surprised, excited, and a little dizzy.  Cuz guess what?  I got my manuscript ready for beta-readers!! O.O  =D

My book is the first in a trilogy. It's a Young Adult Paranormal, maybe Contemporary.  Honestly, I'm not sure - never been very good at labeling =P

Anywho, if you'd like to beta-read, feel free to email me at rozewallin at gmail.com, or message me on FB or Twitter!

Til then, I'll be sitting in shock, looking at the words "End of Part 1" O.O