Monthly Archives: December 2015

The “To Be Read” Shelf Quiz

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Stolen again from Aether House.

How do you keep track of your TBR pile?

Goodreads. It’s the only way I can keep track as I’d be a mess without it.

Is your TBR mostly print or eBook?

Mostly eBook. Though I do like reading ebooks and print books at the same time. I just bought myself a Kindle and I’m really liking it so I’ll probably go the ebook route from now on unless it’s a book I already own.

How do you determine which book from your TBR to read next?

I usually read one Non-Fiction Book, one book for work like Market Research, and one fiction book. Sometimes I read two fiction books at once. Or instead of a fiction book I’ll read another non-fiction book that looks like light reading or something enjoyable.

A book that’s been on your TBR list the longest?

Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris.

A book you recently added to your TBR?

A Frozen Heart by Walt Disney Company. It’s basically the Frozen novel. I heard it had more than the movie so I was curious.

A book on your TBR strictly because of it’s beautiful cover?

The Blue Diamond by P.S. Bartlett

A book on your TBR that you never plan on reading?

Probably the Holy Bible. I have it on there to skim if I want to and because it was free. Plus, I’ve read most of it and don’t plan on re-reading it with any sort of purpose.

An unpublished book on your TBR that you’re excited for?

Doctor Who: The Legends of Ashildr by various authors. Ever since they announced that this character was getting her own adventure book I was stoked and pre-ordered it right away!

A book on your TBR that everyone has read but you?

Mansfield Park by Jane Austen. It’s the only Jane Austen book I have yet to read. I just haven’t been that excited to read it yet, but I love her work so I’ll get around to it. Honestly, I’d love to find an audio book on it like I did for Persuasion.

A book on your TBR that everyone recommends to you?

The Game of Thrones series. I’ve read the first one and it was dense and took me FOREVER, so it may take me some time to read them. The show is more enjoyable honestly.

A book on your TBR that you’re dying to read?

Allegiant by Veronica Roth. I need to read this before the movie comes out. I will probably start on my holiday break.

How many books are on your Goodreads TBR shelf?

385 and counting!

Please take the challenge if you feel like it!

Cheers,

H.K. Rowe

The 777 Writer’s Challenge

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I’ve been nominated by Aether House to participate in The 777 Writer’s Challenge. The rules? Go to the 7th page of my WIP, find the 7th sentence on that page, and then paste the following 7 sentences into my blog post. And then select 7 other writers for the challenge.

From Killer Orange, the fic I hopefully can finish this year!

Her gaze swept across the lawns of her neighbors, and she realized how much time had passed since she set out on this journey. The sun was already setting over the horizon behind the towering homes.

Her eye caught one of her new neighbors, briskly walking her two dachshunds down the sidewalk. Rebecca noticed her stiff back as she power-walked the two dogs skittering happily in front of her. The woman turned slightly to glance at her, and Rebecca tensed up, hoping she didn’t have to force a greeting. She felt instant relief when the woman quickly looked away, obviously bored and uninterested at her arrival.

She’d hoped that more of her neighbors were like this woman, and if they wanted nothing to do with her, then they would just leave Rebecca alone. 

For anyone who wants to do this, please take the challenge!

Cheers,

H.K. Rowe

Trying to Make a Comeback

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So I suck at keeping up with this blog, but my goal this 2016 is to keep up with this more regularly. Let’s see how that goes! I’m definitely determined.

The main reason I haven’t been online is that I’ve been busy. Plain and simple. We’ve been trying to sell our house for more than two months and it’s stressful and daunting, and I honestly didn’t want to overload people with my personal battles with it. This is why I still keep an LJ, and I even suck at keeping up with that journal.

Now that we’ve got a contract with someone to buy our house, as well as a house to move into, I’m hoping my life will have more order after February.

I can’t tell you how much this whole process has disrupted my creativity. My house was basically torn apart, packed and put into storage. My safe haven writing room was stripped of my beloved books, artwork and files and made to look like nothing for house showings. It was very difficult for me to write in this space that no longer felt like my own. I hope this changes for the new place, but I will probably struggle through the malaise through the holidays as we pack some more in our old house.

In the meantime, I’ve just been making plans on what I’m going to write for 2016, drafting ideas, writing character profiles and basically writing down any haphazard thoughts that skim across my brain. I’m hoping to do some fiction prompts soon just get back into the swing of things.

Ready or not I’d like to get Killer Orange available for publication, as well as a second edition of Unbridled. Somewhere in between those projects I want to do some short stories.

I will be back trying to keep up with everyone. I hope to post some writing snippets soon.

I’ve missed this blog and everyone I follow, and I intend to make it more active again!

Cheers and Happy Holidays,

HK Rowe