Early Morning Thoughts

Hi Fellow Bloggers,

As I lay awake this morning at 3:53am after finishing a book (that was research material for a book idea I have floating in my brain) my mind strayed back to my post for the blog this week. I have really be trying to find things to write about. Before my USB broke I had several blog post lined up and ideas. All of the information for the post and ideas are on there. So I kind of feel like a fish out of water. I am still trying to get myself together. I haven’t felt like writing on anything since then. Never have I ever experienced writers block but I imagine that this is pretty close to it.

I try to be very honest and transparent with you. If you are going to take the time out to read all my new post then I feel you are owed that respect. I never want this blog to seem like it is filled with the rants of an emotional distraught women. So I try to keep all the emotional stuff (poetry, rants, and short stories) on my other blog lisharvey.wordpress.com

This week I had a brilliant idea (a spark of inspiration if you will) for this blog. Those happen far and in-between so I try to capitalize on them when they do. This week I wanted to start a series of post where I introduced you to the characters in Forbidden through the book. I will pick out 1-3 scenes that I feel really represent that character. I will explain why they represent that character and perhaps give some background information. I just want these post to get you more and more familiar with Ivy and her family. Even Forbidden Love has loopholes ❤

 

Chapter One of Forbidden Third Excerpt

This is the next excerpt to the books. I hope you enjoy. Tell me how you are feeling about it. If you have read so far I have blogged the prologue. As well as the entire first chapter, which ends in this posting.

Standing under the gazebo outside Ivy and Anna look at their home. There was so much information thrown at Ivy that she didn’t know what to do. She needed a walk. Nature always calmed and relaxed her, and she loved the garden behind her house. The garden was directly under her room, with a stone path leading to it close by. Ivy begins to walk in that direction, and passes by an old tire attached to a tree branch. It brought up memories of her and Anna swinging into the water when they were younger.
They built the pink and green tree house in the neighboring tree, with their Dad when they were seven, the paint chipping over time. They used to sit up there playing and acting out their favorite fairy tales for hours. Anna always wanted to be Rapunzel and Ivy had to climb up the tower to release her. Last time they went inside, Anna and Ivy carved their initials on the wall.
“Anna, do you remember us always playing here? This use to be our favorite spot.” Ivy says looking at the tire and tree house.
“Yes of course, back when we were best friends and shared everything with each other. What is going on Ivy? Why do I feel left out of something massively important?”
Ivy looks at her sister as her palms begin to sweat and her stomach knots up. Her heart beats faster and she breaths heavy as she looks at her sister.
“Nana and Mom want me to go on this quest to find a healing herb for mom. I’m not an adventurer; the ones I seek out are the ones in my novels. I don’t think I’m ready to take on such a challenge.”
“I could go in your place. I wouldn’t mind doing it. That way it gets done properly and mom doesn’t die. There’s probably only been a few women in the family whose mothers died in the past, doesn’t mean you’ll fail though. And besides, you can’t just let Mom die.”
“Why would you say something like that? I am trying to confide in you, and your being a jerk.”
Ivy storms off toward the water hole and plops down on the grass. The water looked cold and daunting, wanting to suck the life out of anyone who dared to enter. The wildflowers scattered around the water hole, looked dreary. As if at any moment they would be trampled and butchered.
She gazed up at the sky trying to find her inner resolve to follow her destiny. Anna comes and sits beside Ivy in the grass.
“I didn’t mean what I said Ivy, I’m just a little jealous you get to go on this great quest and I don’t.”
“It’s okay Anna, I’m just overwhelmed. If it makes you feel better I wish you could go instead too.”
“Wouldn’t it be awesome if we could both go? I mean we would get done faster and we could come up with a plan to show Nana that we’re prepared to go.”
“I don’t know if Nana would be alright with that, but it’s worth a try. I would much rather you are there with me than to go alone.”
“What we know is you need to travel to get the herb and it’s not somewhere close by. We also know that it needs to be done soon because Mom is really sick. We need a map and some facts to make this more effective. You can talk To Nana tomorrow and we can meet back here to start planning.” She says and pats her sister’s soft hand.
They sat there for several hours reminiscing about their childhood, and discussing what they hoped tomorrow would bring.

Writing Tips From Me To You

1.   Ideas

–When you have an idea run with it
We get so many ideas per day and we ignore them because we’re too busy. Or we put in back on the back burner. Those ideas don’t always stay there. If you are honestly at a point in your life where you can’t write a story them at least write down the entire outline somewhere where you can get back to it.
–Don’t assume your idea isn’t good
We as people are harder on ourselves than any other individual would ever be. Not to say that there aren’t some cruel people. But what I am trying to say that if you got the idea. Then write it. Someone out in the world living right now could be deeply touched by your story. Even if its only one other person than you can proudly say you helped someone.
2.   Research
–What? I have to do research for my books? Yes you do if you want your book to be credible. Even fake worlds have to make sense. I can’t just tell my readers pigs fly. I have to make this myth so believe that they walk away believing that pigs can actually fly. Or at the very least understand why you came to that conclusion yourself.
–Research is also helpful when it comes to knowing how to set up your book. When you start writing a books for the most part you’re lost. Find some writer groups, do some workshops. Figure out HOW to write a books. Its not as challenging as you would think. But you have to find out the appreciate tools to build the books.
3. Audience
–By the time you work out that outline you should know who you are writing for. That will help you direct your book in the right age group. If you are aiming for young adult and you write a children’s books well then you might want to start looking up daycare that you can do readings in. Not saying that some young adults don’t enjoy children’s books. I myself adore children’s books. However I am only one reader. How will you make sells???
–Finding an audience means doing some research within itself. You want to target Y.A. Well figure out what they are reading. Doesn’t mean you have to write a books about vampires but you can write a book about love.
4. Finish What You Started
–This is probably one of my biggest tips. When you start actually writing the books, FINISH it. I know that seems like a no brainer but that is one of the big problems for people. With anything you do in life if you never complete it, it will never even have an opportunity to accomplish something.
–There maybe times were you don’t like what you are writing or feel as though it needs some work. Just push through it and get the books finish. You can always go back and edit things.
5. Dreams Vs achievers
–Dreamers are people who speak about doing what they have always wanted to do in their lives. Achievers are people that stop at nothing to reach there goal. (hopefully in an honorable way). When you decide from the beginning what you are when you set out to write. You will accomplish it. It may not be on the grand scale you want but something will happen if you decide to not give up.
–If you are ONLY going into writing for the money you might want to start in another profession. Not that writing can’t pay the rent. Its just that it may take some time and you have to stick with it. Writing just doesn’t start off that way.
6. Writing Faucets
–The best writing tool for me is a journal. I know that may seem old fashion but it worked for me. I am a full time student and there are times where I don’t have much time to write. I sent in writing sessions anytime I have free time. I just whip my journal out of my purse and start writing.
–Another reason why I liked journals is because my Mom bought the ones with inspirational quotes in them. So when I felt discouraged or didn’t feel like writing. I would read a quote or saying and it would motivate me to keep going.
–I just felt more personal with my writing. It felt like mine, like I was accomplishing my goal. I was able to look in my journal and see my own handwriting doing the work. Reaching my goal.
–Granted at the end I had to type everything up but if you type the book up by chapter it won’t be so overwhelming at the end.
7. Know What Works
–Find what works for you in regards to writing.
–Some people use laptops to type everything up. I feel as though its easier to get lazy with your writing. As well as getting distracted. The plus side is once its typed. You just have to go in and do editing.
Some people use their phone. You can access that at anytime and send it to your laptop. I feel as though with phones you can’t type as fast as your mind is processing things. You get distracted with text messages and things of that nature.
8. Ignore Negative People
–This is my most precious advice
–When you decide what you are writing is worth reading. don’t allow anyone to sway you with mean words. It wasn’t their idea in the first place. It wasn’t there dream in the first place. You Can’t tell me if I am good at what I love. Only you can truly tell what you have on the inside of you. After all what they are saying is just their opinion.

That’s all my tips for now. If you have any tips to share please comment below. I might add them in a later post and I might use them myself. I am always ready for sincere advice from people. I never try to believe that I am to great to grow more and gain more out of life. I hope these tips help you on your writing journey, if they did let me know. Much love and always remember Write, Write, Write.