Café au Lait Book Club!!!

The Queen’s Howl was selected by a wonderful group of people to be the book of the month. I’m super excited and extremely nervous all at the same time. I wonder how they stumbled upon my novel. I was thankful that they even considered me at all. Being noticed is a wonderful feeling and I hope they enjoy the novel.

The Queen's Howl on SALE

First novel in the Alexis Wolfe Series is on sale $0.99  
AMAZON: http://www.amazon.com/Queens-Alexis-Wolfe-Series-ebook/dp/B009479NXA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1361729428&sr=8-2&keywords=the+queens+howl

BARNES & NOBLE:http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-queens-howl-m-harrte/1112888660?ean=2940016260907907 

Yay!!! Here it is!

Are you ready for Part 2? I am!!! Here is the book cover and I can't wait to publish!

My Method

I don’t know if any of you are curious, but I’m curious to know other author’s writing processes.  Early on in my writing career I had no rhyme or reason to what I wrote, I would simply sit and write. I’ve learned now that I need to organize my thoughts a little better to help the flow of the story. Now I start with a general idea, and then I write out the characters as they appear in my mind. Once I have a good visual of the character I make a point of describing them: eye color, hair color and texture, skin tone etc… Oh yea… at some point I give a general outline of the story that I never stick to but it DOES help me to have something to go by. I have discovered a lot less roadblocks and those “what color are his eyes again” moments.

As for the writing itself, I was simply writing random things here and there. Sometimes on the computer, sometimes on a slip of paper…such as on the back of a voided check lol. I have since simplified my method by carrying a notebook around 24/7. It’s much easier for me to write in my notebook, and then transfer it to my computer. After all that is complete I print out the finished manuscript and do my first round of edits by hand and then I go back and do it electronically. It sounds more complicated than it really is lol. HAPPY READING AND HAPPY WRITING!!!!

Wow!!!

I have been gone for quite a while!!! Whew, busy little bee is an understatement. I have been writing, and trying to organize myself better. I'm really excited about the new things going on in my writing career. I now have beta readers, editors, and someone that does excellent book covers. I just wanted to check in and post and I promise to start doing better! 

Here's the link to my author's page, check it out. http://www.facebook.com/m.t.harrte

Book Covers

One thing I can say for certain is the fact that I am not a professional when it comes to book covers. I'm sure I will get better with time but I seriously wish I could find somebody else to do it. What I really need is some half naked models to grace the covers and perhaps that will help book sales. Speaking of book sales, they have been good considering that The Queen's Howl was my first novel ever in life to be published. It could use some additional work and I'm looking into doing that. As of right now I'm working on the second novel in the series and some other works in varying genres. I have so many ideas that I'm kicking around, so be on the look out!

My First Negative Review

I received my first negative review! It was interesting and I understood where the reader was coming from in regards to the characters, and editing. I don’t want to give any spoilers….but everything that is written, is that way on purpose! Alexis isn’t meant to be liked at least not right off, she is definitely self-centered and immature. Some people will be able to identify with her and some won’t. Her experiences will change her, whether or not the change is for the better or for the worse has yet to be seen. I hope she is able to develop based on her experiences. Don’t cast her off too soon, Alexis is here to stay!

And on another note…..the book is doing well, and I hope to have the second installment out in a couple of weeks!