An Account of Writing

Well...Hi there

Sun, 25 May 2008 16:01:37 GMT

I am a royal dork
I forgot to renew my website.
That is why it is down.
I apologize. It will be offline for a few more days.

Website Stuff

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:26:18 GMT

Due to me trying to make my website a little more interactive (for me) the website is going to be offline for a little bit while things get rearranged.

Please bear with me folks.

any suggestions or ideas for the website, feel free to comment.

on writing

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 21:59:08 GMT

It's my book and I'll write if I want to...

When we first start writing we do it for the sheer joy of writing. The need to share a story.

When did I get off track?
My writing has improved thanks to many teachers who have taken the time to point out my errors and ways I can improve. But I have gotten distracted.

I have been editing/rewriting Redemption except for today that is, and something keeps nibbling at my mind.

It hit me hard as I was doing dishes. I am resisting writing what I love to write. What I love to read.

Why?
I doubt I'll ever know the answer, though I think I do know. Thank you very much society. I resolve to fix it though.

Redemption is officially on hold. There is another story that, to make Redemption understandable and not so info dumpy, must be written.

From now on I resolve to write the stories I love.

:)

x posted

To Be Read Pile

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 22:53:04 GMT

Well I went to the bookstore today.
I can never keep the spending down at that place, you know?

Added to my TBR pile:

Painless Grammar by Rebecca Elliot; because we all know my grammar is horrible.
You Slay ME by Katie MacAlister the back blurb had me giggling like an idiot so I thought I would get it, I need more light hearted stuff
Goddess of the Rose by P.C. Cast. Honestly I bought it cause she is a local author and the cover is just beautiful
Master of Dragons by Angela Knight, the dude on the cover has a dragon tattoo and, well its about dragons so... :D
Warlord by Elizabeth Vaughan; the cover is just beautiful IMO and it was recommended to me by someone over at Absolute Write site.

I also have some Elizabeth Bear books to read, Cracked Throne to read (I dunno why I keep putting it off, Skewed Throne rocked), Instrumentals of Night by Glen Cook to read too...

**whew**

but before I can sink into my books I have to take daughter to a back to school night.
School supplies are ready to go. I am ready for them to go.

Website is up!

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 20:15:17 GMT

My website is up!

EsterMish.com

It is under construction but it is up!

Writing

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:21:07 GMT

There is progress!

MOP now has 29 completed chapters!
another 30 to go.

update

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 17:50:05 GMT

I have been busy. Writing and summer doesn't seem to mix well.

aside from cleaning, I am about to organise my hard-copy/worldbuilding/maps story stuff. Each world need it's own binder.
I have already re-organized my computer files like that. Each world has its own folder in that folder is a folder for each story.
I like to use my worlds more than once.
I think today will definantly be a writing day.

Current Projects I am working on:

Magic Maker: editing/re-write. Just a few scenes need to be altered and re-written.
Masters of Purgatory: slow going. I need to finish this. My motivation withered away a few months ago which makes me angry at myself

The Shiny and the New has been shelved untill I can locate a publication it would fit in.

Toodles! :D

Update

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 01:24:26 GMT

My submission was rejected.
I have a rejection!
For some reason that makes me happy.

I am considering setting up a fan web site, dedicated to my favorite authors.
Eventually it would be my professional site for my own stuff.
Thoughts? Opinions?

Submission

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:44:52 GMT

Story submitted.

*insert chewing fingernails here*

Will keep you updated.

writing

Sun, 27 May 2007 06:50:20 GMT

It came through one of my beta readers. His input sent me to the library to do research, which led me to going over to Holly Lisle's website. I forgot why exactly when I clicked on her map workshop.

I have a new story I am fiddling with. I have a couple of new characters. And so far no plot. Not really. I need to do some more work on it.

editing goes slowly. The past week has been so busy I haven't had time to crash yet.

Writing Life

Sun, 20 May 2007 06:04:57 GMT

I had a question which I went searching for an answer and stumbled upon Beth Anderson's synopsis workshop. Which I am considering a gem. It led me to try it out. Hey I'm serious about getting published. I am realizing something. My big project can be split into several books.
oooo, sounds fun.
Series.
I love them.

Conventions

Fri, 18 May 2007 22:31:35 GMT

I am going to World Fantasy Convention this Nov.
I feel very strongly that this can help me with my writing and meeting other writers.

Preparations

Fri, 18 May 2007 22:28:43 GMT

I have a story kicking around that I love. I mean this sucker is funny, imo. I get the giggles reading it. Then again I am weird. Well I just realized where I could submit it. So I am dusting it off, trying to tighten it up and make it all *ahem* shiny again.

I will let you all know how it goes.

Post 1

Wed, 16 May 2007 14:06:58 GMT

Hello!

I am Ester Mish, author as yet unpublished. Just wait, I'm going to get there. The sole purpose of this journal is to chart the progress of projects and queries and submissions. And eventually a place to brag. :)

edited to add:
thanks abennettstrong
:)