First Poster for The Atlantis Revolution and Other Updates

Things are really busy for me.  I finished another edit of Hippocampus.  I have at least one more edit to do before publication in June.  I'm now formatting the book into paperback format so I can print some ARCS and distribute to bloggers and others for reviews.  I should have the paperback format ready by the end of this week and then I plan to start sending to reviewers in December or January.  

I also wrote the very last scene for Echinodea (Book Two of the Atlantis Revolution).  But that doesn't mean I'm finished with the sequel (I'm actually only around 1/2 way finished).  I had inspiration to write the final scene so I did.  Now the interesting part will be to see if it remains the final scene when the book is finished.  I usually reorder things so it may get moved.  

Also, there's more going on with The Atlantis Revolution that I can't talk about yet.  Hoping to share ASAP as it could be really HUGE.  Stay tuned!! 

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Fighting a Cold, a Hurricane, and the Start of the School Year

Things have been hectic for me.  I started to overcome the power of the bacteria/viruses that took over my body for almost two weeks just in time for the start of the new school year.  Then Hurricane Irene made her presence known and delayed the opening of school for a day.  However, just as expected, the busy first week of school finally overwhelmed me and prevented me from posting. 

Basically, I haven't made any progress on Echinodea, book 2 of the Atlantis Revolution.  However, I'm editing Hippocampus and so I'm making some progress.  I'm also planning events, promotions, and advertisements.  So work is being done, even if it's a little less than I'd like. 

I think that's how it's going to be for the next 9 months or so.  I'll try to make as much progress as possible and post as often as possible but it might not be as often as you or I'd like.  Know this, just because I'm not active on here, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, etc doesn't mean I'm not working on The Atlantis Revolution.  I will be editing.  I will be writing (slowly).  I will be preparing for the major promotion to start in Spring 2012.  But I'll also be teaching, advising Science Olympiad, lesson planning, grading, running middle school dances, chaperoning dances, organizing field trips (hopefully), writing grants, and doing everything else that's part of my job as a middle school teacher. 

To say it short and to the point, I'll be busy.  So please be patient with me during this school year.  I will have preview chapters/promotions/events to discuss throughout the rest of this year and into 2012.  But it probably won't be on a regular basis.  Bear with me through the whirlwind.  Next summer will be worth the wait!

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Quick Update

You probably noticed that things slowed down in the last few days.  I didn't give an update about my writing/editing and I haven't been active on Facebook/Twitter or on this site.  I'm not feeling well and so I'm not very productive.  Don't know if it's allergies or a head cold but it's keeping me from accomplishing the many things I should be doing.  Hopefully I'll be able to shake it soon and I'll be back to work.  I promise that I'll have some productive updates as soon as I feel better.

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North Carolina, Get Ready For Revolution!!!

The first event planned for the Hippocampus Book Tour is in Lumberton, North Carolina.  On February 25, 2012, I'm heading to Book 'Em North Carolina.  Book 'Em is an organization that raises money to increase literacy rates in the community.  Further details are being arranged (including talks/panel discussions I will participate in) so check back often. 

I can tell you for sure that Hippocampus will be on sale (4 Months Early!!!).  That's right, if you meet me at Book 'Em North Carolina, you can buy and read the book 4 months early and support a great charity at the same time!    So mark your calendars for 2/25/12 and join the Revolution at Book 'Em North Carolina. Remember to bring your eReaders (Kindles, Nooks, iPads, iPods, etc).

Here are my books that will be on sale at Book 'EM North Carolina:
Hippocampus (eBook Formats) $2.99---100% of the proceeds go to charity
The Man in the Moon (Trade Paperback) $6.99---50% of the proceeds go to charity
Watched (Trade Paperback) $6.99---50% of the proceeds go to charity
Time Warriors: Induction (Trade Paperback) $6.99--50% of proceeds go to charity


**Remember that Hippocampus is available in eBook formats only but we designed a way to sell the eBook at Book 'Em.  And that means more book events are possible with the eBooks as well!!  Stay tuned!!!**

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Update on the Revolution--Week 3

I'm still progressing slowly on Echinodea.  I'm really hoping to pick up the pace this coming week.  I did write more than the previous week so I hope that trend continues.


Currently Writing: Echinodea (Book Two of the Atlantis Revolution)--started in June 2011

Chapters Completed: 7 (1 chapter written this week)

Total Word Count at the Moment: 19,712 words (average of 2,816 words per chapter) 1,487 words this week

Number of Pages (Normal word doc pages single spaced): 64 pages 4 pages added this week

Estimated Percentage of the Book Completed: 28%

Expected Completion Date: Late December 2011


Current Goals for Completed Book: 27 chapters; approx. 70,000 words; approx. 232 single spaced normal word doc pages

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