Posted on May 12, 2009 by H. L. Dyer
Well, Prom season is upon us. You may wonder what the heck that has to do with marketing a novel. Well, I’ll tell you.
But first, I’d like to introduce this into evidence:
That’s me (with my sister) on my way to the prom circa 1992.
Now, if you’re like me, after looking at this picture, you’re rubbing [...]
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Posted on February 15, 2008 by H. L. Dyer
I am so close to finishing I can taste it! I just finished editing Chapter 33, which was the major scene I needed to add. I’ve got to go back and review it later to see how it fits after a little distance, but I think it worked out well.
Seven chapters left on [...]
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Posted on February 14, 2008 by H. L. Dyer
Well, I’ve finished my second run of editing up through Chapter 30, which concludes Part II of my novel.
The third act is now all that stands between me and the next phase. I am so excited to hold a copy in my hands. I’m determined to order my personal copy by February 29th.
The [...]
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Posted on February 4, 2008 by H. L. Dyer
I am editing like all get out. I totally rewrote chapter 32 today. I added in an unexpected graveyard scene; I’ll have to read it in a bit and see how I feel about it.
I’m now up to chapter 34 for edits. Seven chapters left in my major edit, and I’m feeling [...]
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