It’s time for another edition of The Insecure Writer’s Support Group, founded by Ninja Captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh.
The question for today: What is the most favorite thing you have written, published or not? And why?
Many years ago, I had this dream of an amazing place filled with books, magic, and treasures. As I do with most cool dream elements, I jotted it down.
A few years later, I began to craft a story about it, placing a group of vampires on a quest to find it. 2015 I finished and polished it – and then it just sat there as I worked hard with my Dancing Lemur Press authors.
Finally, I sent it to our editor and it was published as a novella in 2023. (And later as one of four stories in my In Darkness book.)
That story was The Vampire. It’s paranormal romance, but of the four stories, it contains probably the least amount of romance, focusing on the adventure. I am so, so proud of that one! It took forever to come to pass but I’m glad it finally did!
Do have a favorite story you’ve written?
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Charcuterie Time!
Charcuterie Time!
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And finally, second carpal tunnel surgery done and I will soon have two working hands again.
And finally, second carpal tunnel surgery done and I will soon have two working hands again.
28 comments:
Looks like you're healing well and I bet you can't wait to get your two hands working together again. Love your story, and oh my...your charcuterie boards...amazing!
I love your enthusiasm! And so glad you are getting those hands fixed up - kind of important to us writers eh?
Oh man! Surgery... Here's hoping you find relief.
I love vampire stories! Obviously, I've been so out of the loop I didn't realize you'd written some. Going to have to get on board and check those out!
It's awesome how you got the idea for your favorite story. I hope your hands heal quickly, and that the surgery solved your carpel tunnel problems.
Hope your healing goes well. It's always nice when a story sees the light of day especially if it's a long time in the making!
The Vampire was cool.
Hand looks painful though - hope you heal fast.
Thanks bunches for stopping by my blog. I really enjoyed the In Darkness series. I continued to admire your Charcuterie Boards. Glad to hear your surgery went well and I wish you many blessings as you return to full use of both your hands.
Lots of things here today, Diane...all positive. From a favorite book, to some luscious cheese boards, and a hand on the way to healing.
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Taking time to think about and polish a story improves the finished product a lot. Glad you had a successful surgery!
Crystal, thank you and hope you enjoy it.
Toi, thank you.
Dreams can yield such interesting stories.
Oh, "... a place filled with books, magic, and treasures ..." I want to find that place too and live there full time, even though I'm not a vampire.
Your boards are amazing.
Oh stop with those gorgeous charcuterie boards that make my mouth water, Diane! 😂 Your Darkness book was so good. I enjoyed all four stories. My favorite was the shark love story. Your poor hand looks so painful and uncomfortable. Here's to two working hands asap!
Congrats on the wrist. Won't be fun but definitely worth it.
My favourite stories have dragons in them. 'nuff said. hehehe
I love getting ideas from dreams.
Those boards look amazing!
The Darkness series if so much fun!
I hope your wrist recovers quickly. Yikes, that is a lot, two surgeries.
Oh my, it looks painful. Hope the healing process goes well. Take Care. Again, I love these boards!!!
Doggoned! I just ate lunch and now you've made me hungry again. Such tantalizing boards!
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I love how your favorite took so long to come together. That's inspiring! I hope your healing goes quickly. Another beautiful board!
I love The Vampire. It's a great read. And those boards look yummy.
Praying for your healing to be complete and for your health to be renewed.
Getting ideas from dreams is great indeed.
Ouch. Hopefully it heals up and carpal tunnel is kaput now after surgery.
Well, ouch, with the carpal tunnel. Yes to the Vampire story in you In Darkdness series. And mmm.. for the delicious boards.
It's so good to look back at something you know you did well. I LOVE your charcuterie boards. Not sure I ever commented but I saved a picture of one of yours and used it for a family gathering. Glad your wrists will be improving.
Ouch! That looks nasty—hope that you get great results, though! Love your charcuterie boards :). As for favorite stories—I struggle to choose. I’d find it easier maybe to pick a least favorite, but even that would be a challenge.
Dreams can provide a lot of great ideas for fantastical fiction! Im glad you're getting you're hands treated and i hope for the best from your surgery.
Good choice for a favorite. Oh, good food trays! Hope you heal well and feel stronger soon.
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The Vampire is a great read.
I think when it takes so long to get a story published, it really makes you appreciate when it happens. All your stories are so good! Sorry about all the carpal tunnel surgeries you've had. Hopefully everything will be fine now. Love the board. You did a nice job organizing it!
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