Coming soon to the electronic device in your lap.
I’ve put all writing projects on hold for the past few months because of my workload. This means Antoni Azarov is still waiting in the corner with arms crossed, tapping his toes, and smoking all my cigarettes. Shhhhhhhh. Don’t tell him, but I have interesting news that is a surprise even to myself.
I completed a novella!
I had to do some writing. Had to. All workie and no writie makes Christa a venom-spitting dragon from Hades. I couldn’t hold this story in and it just kind of dribbled out here and there. Over the course of a few Sunday mornings, lo! It was done.
The Sculptor series is too overwhelming to face now, so I hope this little book will entertain me (and you) while we wait till I have time to finish the dreaded magnum opus. I’m experimenting with a new genre here, so this ought to be fun.
Working title: SICK
Genre: Psychological suspense
Word count: 15-20K
Short Pitch: A woman sacrifices her youth to care for her husband whose chronic illness can’t be diagnosed.
Budget: $0. All must be done in house. So indie!
I also indulged in drafting a mock-up cover (above). Feeling like a mad genius! Heh, heh, heh.
So it will go like this
- first revisions (doing now)
- send to beta readers (next week)
- second revisions (the week after that)
- editing, proofreading (week four)
- publish!
I’m going to try get this out ASAP. No procrastinations.
Release date: October 1st, 2015 on Amazon and Kindle (may do a paperback too)
Price: $1.99
Let me know if you’re interested in a pre-order!
“Artists must create or wither and die.” ~Antoni Azarov
How do you feel when you don’t get your creative time?
What are you working on right now?
Tell us about it!
Update 1/9/2016: My speed publishing experiment worked! SICK was released October 1st and getting great reviews. Add SICK on Goodreads or buy SICK on Amazon.
This looks impressive. Keep us posted on the progress.
Thanks, Dan! It’s in the final stages of editing and Kindle says I must have it uploaded by Monday. It’s going to be a busy weekend :O
wahoo, good luck for selling!
Thank you! That’s the tricky part.
You know I’ll be waiting for some pages, don’t you!?
I love your writing so whatever you need, I’m open to all stages of prep work.
Freaking great cover by the way! The picture is.. a little gross but perfect. Especially with the tall red title.
Me likey!
LOL. “It’s gross. Me likey!” We have the same taste. I will def send it over if you have the time. I see you’re busy with your new speculative fic series. It looks amazing! http://authorarrivera.com/2015/08/20/sneak-peek-2/
How do you write so fast?
Oh.My.God !
Did someone just say Psychological Suspense novella ?! Holy crap ! Sign me up for that ! 🙂
Hell yeah! I’m going to give away some freebies when I publish, but now I’m thinking maybe I’ll send out some ARCs too. Either way I will make sure a copy gets in your hands, Cristina! 🙂
WOW ! Thanks, Christa ! 🙂
I understand how you MUST write.
I have to create, wither it is writing, painting a picture, pottery or making a unique dog bed out of scraps of wood, I must create. If I do not create and use my imagination I feel like my brain will explode. Plus it brings me a peace, that only creative minds would understand.
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Please go forward with the sculptor series. It is wonderful.
Can not wait to read your novella. I enjoy everything you write.
I want to get my present book published and done with, because my next book is already written in my mind and is screaming to get out.
Thank you Christa for entertaining us with your unique topics and stories
I’d love to see your dog bed project. Can you make one Rottweiler size?
I will not abandon The Sculptor series. I just don’t have time to focus on it properly right now. Hopefully, I can tear into it soon. I miss those characters! I won’t leave them hanging too long.
I can’t wait to hear about your new idea. Could it possibly be zanier than the first two?
Can I be a beta reader? How does that work?
Sure, Ashley. I’d be thrilled to get your opinion. I’ll warn you though, I can’t reciprocate right away unless it’s something short in length. I would owe you one! Just send me an email at christawojo at gmail.com.
I love Psychological Suspense! (I’m writing one too)
Really? That is so cool, Debbie. What’s the timeframe for release? Will you be going with your usual publishers? Keep me posted.
SO LOVE THIS QUOTE!!! 😀 “Artists must create or wither and die.” ~Antoni Azarov
Congrats on your new novella! Looking forward to reading it. 😀
Thank you, Fay! You’re the best.
Let’s hope I can stay on schedule. Telling everyone is part of my strategy. Now I can’t turn back.
I’ll be sure to do some giveaways for the launch. You’ll get first dibs!