Showing posts with label new adult. Show all posts
Showing posts with label new adult. Show all posts

Friday, April 29, 2016

And so it begins... Chapter One.

As most of you know, my life has been a bit of a whirlwind--a wonderfully epic whirlwind, but a whirlwind nonetheless--these past six months. From releasing the final Ending Series book, Before The Dawn, in November, followed by the holidays and the release of book one, Whatever It Takes, in my new series, to getting married and travelling from February through April, it's been a crazy-ass ride. But now, it's time to get down and dirty and finally start writing book two, Nothing But Trouble.

The goal is to get this book out before Christmas, and I've picked an unofficial date in December, which I'll reveal once I've made more progress on the manuscript. For now, let the creativity flow, the voices speak, and the endless nights and nail-biting days begin.
Here I go....

Book Two, Nothing But Trouble

Saturday, April 16, 2016

Gearing up for Nothing But Trouble, Book #2


I've been lost in a world of wedding celebrations and travelling and family visits since, well, it seems like a year now. BUT starting at the end of this month, no more parties, no more planning, only writing and getting back into the author swing of things. I'M SO EXCITED!

When you're an author, not writing is VERY difficult. You live and breathe your characters, they mind-chat with you and they commandeer your thoughts at the most inconvenient times--when you're working, doing chores, when you should be sleeping, you name it. So not having an outlet to get your thoughts down on paper is SO DISTRACTING!

To be able to use my writing time to actually start writing again is something that will be both challenging and liberating. Challenging because when you stop writing, or at least when I stop writing, I get out the habit and find myself staring blankly at a screen, uncertain where to start. Liberating because there isn't that gnawing sense of "you should be" and "I really want to be" going on underneath everything else you're trying to accomplish.



So, again, I'm super stoked that after April 24th my life will be somewhat back to normal. And because I'm so excited, I've snuck in some outlining this week, ahead of schedule. Mac and Colton and their twitterpation are SOOOO close to being explored, it's making me giddy. Until then though....

Happy Reading!
(p.s. you know it's close to happening when I start my new story notebook. ;)

Linds
xoxo

Twitter: @LindseyRPogue
Facebook: Author Lindsey Pogue
Website: LindseyPogue.com

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Whatever It Takes Giveaway!

GIVEAWAY!!!!



What better way to kick off the start of my new New Adult series than to have a giveaway!? You have from Monday, January 25th - 29th and I'm giving away 2 signed paperback copies and 4 ebooks!

Good luck!

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Saturday, January 23, 2016

Whatever It Takes is live!

Happy Release Day!

Whatever It Takes is live and you can find it at the following sites:



Four years ago, I thought my life was pretty normal for a teenager. Three years ago, my world was shattered, and now I’m just trying to hold the pieces together. But regret and anger aren’t so easy to ignore.

I just need to catch my breath … for it all to go away …

I thought I might finally be ready to move on from that horrible night, but then he decided to come back.

He can’t come back … he’ll ruin me completely.

One horror-filled night changes the course of Samantha’s seemingly normal life. She’s ruined everything. Despite her determination to keep the family ranch up and running, her guilt makes it impossible to completely move on or forget.

Sam takes comfort in her quirky, endearing friends as she tries to balance between the girl she was and the woman she wants to become. Just when she thinks she’s finally making amends with her past, someone she never thought she’d see again returns, and Sam’s life is once again turned upside down. Both her head and her heart want different things, so she’s lost when, once again, she’s forced to make a decision that will inevitably change her life.

Twitter: @LindseyRPogue

Saturday, January 16, 2016

Whatever It Takes Excerpt #2 - Coming Friday, January 22


While the last excerpt was sort of warm and fuzzy, this one is a little darker. This story is a mesh of the gritty, rougher parts of life, especially as a young adult, but also the moments that keep us smiling and looking for light in the dark. Here's one of Sam's darker moments...


Thursday, January 14, 2016

Whatever It Takes - Excerpt

Whatever It Takes is a story filled with warm, lighthearted moments and cold, darker moments that may leave you reeling for a quick heartbeat. Here is one of Sam and crew's more carefree moments by the campfire...


If you're a blogger and enjoy hosting authors and reading contemporary new adult, feel free to sign up for the WHATEVER IT TAKES Book Blitz, being held January 25th-29th! Sign up for giveaway information, excerpts, and extras to add on your site!

Book Description:
Four years ago, I thought my life was pretty normal for a teenager. Two years ago, my world was shattered, and now I’m just trying to hold the pieces together. Regret and anger aren’t so easy to ignore.
I just need to catch my breath … I just need it all to go away …
I thought I might finally be ready to move on from that horrible night, but then he decided to come back.

He can’t come back … he’ll ruin me completely.

One horror-filled night changes the course of Samantha’s seemingly normal life. She’s ruined everything. Despite Sam’s determination to keep the family ranch up and running, her guilt makes it impossible to completely move on or forget.

Sam takes comfort in her quirky, endearing friends as she tries to balance between the girl she was and the woman she wants to become. Just when she thinks she’s finally making amends with her past, someone she never thought she’d see again returns, and Sam’s life is once again turned upside down. Both her head and her heart want different things, so she’s lost when, once again, she’s forced to make a decision that will inevitably change her life.

Add this book to your TBR list!

Twitter: @LindseyRPogue

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Whatever It Takes Blog Blitz Sign-ups Available!


If you're a blogger and enjoy hosting authors and reading contemporary new adult, feel free to sign up for the WHATEVER IT TAKES Book Blitz, being held January 25th-29th! Sign up for giveaway information, excerpts, and extras to add on your site!

Book Description:


Four years ago, I thought my life was pretty normal for a teenager. Two years ago, my world was shattered, and now I’m just trying to hold the pieces together. Regret and anger aren’t so easy to ignore.

I just need to catch my breath … I just need it all to go away …
I thought I might finally be ready to move on from that horrible night, but then he decided to come back.

He can’t come back … he’ll ruin me completely.

One horror-filled night changes the course of Samantha’s seemingly normal life. She’s ruined everything. Despite Sam’s determination to keep the family ranch up and running, her guilt makes it impossible to completely move on or forget.

Sam takes comfort in her quirky, endearing friends as she tries to balance between the girl she was and the woman she wants to become. Just when she thinks she’s finally making amends with her past, someone she never thought she’d see again returns, and Sam’s life is once again turned upside down. Both her head and her heart want different things, so she’s lost when, once again, she’s forced to make a decision that will inevitably change her life.

Nothing But Trouble is my new adult series following the journey of three friends—Sam, Mac, and Nick—as they struggle with life, love, grief, and the unwavering power of friendship. With a sprinkle of romance, a dash of comedy, and a flooding of heart, Nothing But Trouble is a series that will hopefully make you laugh as much as you might cry. Whatever It Takes, book one of the series, is Sam’s story. Mac’s story will be released in Winter 2016.




Twitter: @LindseyRPogue

Sunday, January 3, 2016

My Upcoming Releases for 2016!

While most of my 2016 will be focused on planning my wedding and trips overseas to celebrate my marriage to my best friend and love of ten years, I do plan to have a couple releases for your reading pleasure.

Two books in my Nothing But Trouble Series will be published this year, the first two books in a series of at least three.

My new adult, more real-to-life contemporary series follows the lives of three friends, Sam, Mac, and Nick and the obstacles that many of us face throughout our lives. With a sprinkle of romance, a dash of comedy relief, and a flooding of heart, my Nothing But Trouble Series will hopefully make you laugh as much as you might cry.

Here's what's coming down the pike...


Book One
Nothing But Trouble
January 22, 2016 - Whatever It Takes (Kindle and Paperback editions available)


“Your heart’s so big, it holds too many emotions,” Papa once told me. “I can see them in your eyes, just like I could with your mama. You love like it’s air you need to breathe. It’s what makes you special, but it’s also what will give you the most heartache.” I’m starting to think that maybe Papa was right.
Four years ago, I thought my life was pretty normal for a teenager. Two years ago, my world was shattered, and now I’m just trying to hold the pieces together.
Regret and anger aren’t so easy to ignore. 
I just need to catch my breath … I just need it all to go away …
I thought I might finally be ready to move on from that horrible night, but then he decided to come back. He can’t come back … he’ll ruin me completely.

One horror-filled night changes the course of Samantha’s seemingly normal life. She’s ruined everything. Despite Sam’s determination to keep the family ranch up and running, her guilt makes it impossible to completely move on or forget.

Sam takes comfort in her quirky, endearing friends as she tries to balance between the girl she was and the woman she wants to become. Just when she thinks she’s finally making amends with her past, someone she never thought she’d see again returns, and Sam’s life is once again turned upside down. Both her head and her heart want different things, so she’s lost when, once again, she’s forced to make a decision that will inevitably change her life. 


Book Two
Nothing But Trouble

Whatever It Takes, book one of the series, is Sam’s story. 
Nothing But Trouble, Mac’s story, will be released next winter.


More information to come!!

Happy New Year!

Linds


Twitter: @LindseyRPogue

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Let's Visit!



Greetings, fellow book lovers!

Thursday, September 17th from 2:00-2:30,  I'll be hanging out with author Tracey Ward over at her Ringside Facebook Release Party!

We'll be chatting with readers, giving some awesome prizes away, having way too much fun, and I'll even be checking in about my soon-to-be-released New Adult solo novel, Whatever It Takes.


And look, here's a pre-party giveaway! Enter to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card! We hope to see you tomorrow at the release party, 1:30-5:00 Pacific Time.



Sunday, August 9, 2015

Before The Dawn is written! Time for Editing and Revisions!

Greetings, all!

I just thought I'd check in about a couple quick things. The first being that Before The Dawn, book four, is finally WRITTEN! For those of you who have been following our progress on Facebook, you know that LF has had a lot going on in her life this past year, so writing the final book has been slow going, BUT your patience and our persistence has finally paid off, and the manuscript is finally finished! We're stoked to be able to share it with all of you.

So when can you expect it? Well, if all goes according to plan, by late November! We still need to have our editor look it over in October. After that, we make all final changes and publish!








125000 / 120000 words. 104% done!


Secondly, Powers, Spice, And Not So Nice is rocking and rolling the paranormal, new adult world. The price is
going up to $2.99, but I'll be sure to let you know when we're having another promotion. In the meantime, make sure you've picked up a copy of The Ending Beginnings, our six-story omnibus to read in the interim.


I hope you're having a great summer! Keep reading and thanks for all your patience!

Twitter: @LindseyRPogue

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Whatever It Takes - Official New Title

So, it's only been over ten years since I started writing this story, Reilly, and now I've officially reworked it into something that I can publish. It was more difficult than I though, reworking a story I wrote so long ago. Because despite the fact that it was already written, it was poorly written (I was in high school), and it being my first completed manuscript, it was hard to be able to look beyond my initial story line as I moved pieces around, deleted, prodded, and pushed my characters, which needed to be done.

BUT the first official draft is written, and I've officially got a new title for it. Here she is! I'm aiming to have her out and available no later than January 22, 2016 (my birthday)! Just trying to finish up Before The Dawn beforehand.

Book One, Nothing But Trouble Series

Thursday, June 11, 2015

Looky! Looky! We're in a box set with 9 other kick-ass heroines for only $0.99!!!


Heeey, you guuuyyyssss.....



Your two favorite Ending Series heroines are appearing for the first time ever in a box set....Powers, Spice, And Not So Nice, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Scribd, and Inktera. Oh, and did I mention there are 10 stories total for only $0.99!?! And you can find it on Goodreads too!



After The Ending is joined by nine other awesome novels featuring strong, sassy, and kick-ass heroines. Here's the description:


Girl Power Rules The Night In The POWERS, SPICE, AND NOT SO NICE Box Set 
Welcome to a world of magic and mayhem where witches, shifters, angels, ghosts, and vampires walk (or lurk) among us. Where normal humans suddenly discover they aren’t so normal after all, and where it’s up to strong, courageous, and kick-ass women to save the day. 
Get This Incredible Deal Of Ten Power-Packed Paranormal Novels For Just $0.99! 
If you crave stories with super and magical heroines, action, and paranormal creatures, then you’ll love the mystical allure of the POWERS, SPICE, AND NOT SO NICE box set. We’ve collected ten amazing new adult/paranormal novels by some of the best up-and-coming authors for your reading pleasure. 
The Books In This Set Have Collectively Earned Over 400 5-Star Amazon Reviews! 
Every book in this powerful set features a strong female heroine who must confront and overcome her demons (sometimes literally) in order to save the day. The books in this set include paranormal romance, paranormal action, paranormal dystopia, paranormal time-travel, and several other paranormal genres. Each story promises adventure, high stakes, unforgettable characters, and something out of the ordinary. 

The novels in this set include: 
After The Ending – Lindsey Pogue/Lindsey Fairleigh  The Virus wiped out billions of people across the globe and endowed some of the few survivors with special abilities and left the rest crazy and dangerous. Now Dani r and Zoe must learn to master their new Abilities and trust strangers if they are to survive in the harsh and deadly world of The Ending. 
Falling – J Bennett  Maya was a normal college sophomore until a stranger with glowing hands kidnapped her and changed her. Now she can see the feelings and emotions of those around her as beautiful auras…tempting auras. 
Few Are Angels – Inger Iverson  A horrific car accident leaves Ella Monroe an orphan and plagues her with strange visions. Kale, a handsome and mysterious stranger, reveals the meaning of these visions and the tremendous power she wields through them. 
Kill It With Magic – J. A. Cipriano  Lillim Calina knew she shouldn’t have eaten the piece of candy sent by her demonic ex-boyfriend. One lick drags her into the middle of a turf war between a werewolf king and an ancient vampire. Time to get killing! 
Ringmaster – Trudi Jaye  For every wish fulfilled, the magic of the Jolly Carnival grows stronger until it begins drying up. When Rilla’s father dies under suspicious circumstances, she must fight for the right to be the new Ringmaster while searching for a murderous saboteur. 
Shadow’s Awakening – Molle McGregor  Hannah Green finds herself imprisoned by a strange group of men who believe she has special psychic powers…They may be right. When a handsome stranger comes to her rescue, Hannah finds herself irresistibly attracted to him. Can she trust Connor, the mysterious soldier? 
Shifty Magic – Judy Teel  Private investigator and bounty hunter Addison Kittner isn’t afraid of things that go bump in the night. When she finds herself pressured to investigate the murder of a vampire, things just get worse as her ex-lover, werewolf, and FBI Agent Cooper Daine gives her an offer she can’t refuse…a paycheck. 
The Jersey Devil – Andrew Mayer  Small town cashier Betsey Weisz isn’t living up to her potential when she is suddenly transported to a strange and terrifying new dimension filled with soul-sucking monster and amnesiac saviors. 
The Spookshow – Tim McGregor  When Billie Culpepper wakes up from a three-day coma, she realizes that she can see the dead…and the dead can see her. Now they won’t leave her alone. 
Echo Prophecy – Lindsey Fairleigh  Archaeology grad student Alexandra Larson is thrilled to land the dig of a lifetime. She and alluring excavation director Marcus Bahur spark a romantic connection as they make amazing and time-bending discoveries.
 The Powers, Spice, & Not So Nice box set is available through these online retailers:

If you love paranormal new adult novels, love a great bargain, and just plain love to read, get a copy! You're bound to find yourself in a new, page-turning adventure, a new author you just have to follow, and hopefully enjoying a handful of good reads.

Oh, and if you've read, enjoyed, and reviewed After The Ending, I'd really appreciate it if you would post your reviews on the box set retail page(s) of your choosing. More exposure means more readers and this project is all about finding the yet-to-be Endingers who just haven't found us yet :)

Thanks to all! Have a fantastic weekend...hopefully reading way too many books to be considered healthy :)

Cheers!
Linds

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Powers, Spice, Not So Nice - 10 Kick-ass Heroine Adventures in one!

Cover Reveal and Purchase Links Coming Soon!


Girl Power Rules The Night In The POWERS, SPICE, AND NOT SO NICE Box Set

Welcome to a world of magic and mayhem where witches, shifters, angels, ghosts, and vampires walk (or lurk) among us. Where normal humans suddenly discover they aren’t so normal after all, and where it’s up to strong, courageous, and kick-ass women to save the day.

Every book in this powerful set features a strong female heroine who must confront and overcome her demons (sometimes literally) in order to save the day. The books in this set include paranormal romance, paranormal action, paranormal dystopia, paranormal time-travel, and several other paranormal genres. Each story promises adventure, high stakes, unforgettable characters, and something out of the ordinary.

The novels in this set include:

After The Ending – Lindsey Pogue/Lindsey Fairleigh
The Virus wiped out billions of people across the globe and endowed some of the few survivors with special abilities and left the rest crazy and dangerous. Now Dani and Zoe must learn to master their new Abilities and trust strangers if they are to survive in the harsh and deadly world of The Ending.

Falling – J Bennett
Maya was a normal college sophomore until a stranger with glowing hands kidnapped her and changed her. Now she can see the feelings and emotions of those around her as beautiful auras…tempting auras.

Few Are Angels – Inger Iverson
A horrific car accident leaves Ella Monroe an orphan and plagues her with strange visions. Kale, a handsome and mysterious stranger, reveals the meaning of these visions and the tremendous power she wields through them.

Kill It With Magic – J. A. Cipriano
Lillim Calina knew she shouldn’t have eaten the piece of candy sent by her demonic ex-boyfriend. One lick drags her into the middle of a turf war between a werewolf king and an ancient vampire. Time to get killing!

Ringmaster – Trudi Jaye
For every wish fulfilled, the magic of the Jolly Carnival grows stronger until it begins drying up. When Rilla’s father dies under suspicious circumstances, she must fight for the right to be the new Ringmaster while searching for a murderous saboteur.

Shadow’s Awakening – Molle McGregor
Hannah Green finds herself imprisoned by a strange group of men who believe she has special psychic powers…They may be right. When a handsome stranger comes to her rescue, Hannah finds herself irresistibly attracted to him. Can she trust Connor, the mysterious soldier? 

Shifty Magic – Judy Teel
Private investigator and bounty hunter Addison Kittner isn’t afraid of things that go bump in the night. When she finds herself pressured to investigate the murder of a vampire, things just get worse as her ex-lover, werewolf, and FBI Agent Cooper Daine gives her an offer she can’t refuse…a paycheck.

The Jersey Devil – Andrew Mayer
Small town cashier Betsey Weisz isn’t living up to her potential when she is suddenly transported to a strange and terrifying new dimension filled with soul-sucking monster and amnesiac saviors.

The Spookshow – Tim McGregor
When Billie Culpepper wakes up from a three-day coma, she realizes that she can see the dead…and the dead can see her. Now they won’t leave her alone.

Echo Prophecy – Lindsey Fairleigh
Archaeology grad student Alexandra Larson is thrilled to land the dig of a lifetime. She and alluring excavation director Marcus Bahur spark a romantic connection as they make amazing and time-bending discoveries.


Box Set Cover, links, and release information coming soon!

Saturday, November 29, 2014

...It is Done!...





After months of prepping and writing, I am proud to finally announce that I have finished my first official rough draft of my NaNoWriMo project. Here's the final, official breakdown...

Title: "Reilly", now officially Whatever It Takes
Current Word Count: 78,582

What's Next?
First of all, I'm going to take a break. Ideally, I'd like to step away from the story for an entire month or so, but I'm hoping to use my holiday time off at the end of December to do another read-through and make intense revisions. Scenes will be added and removed. Settings developed. Research done. The list goes on.

The good news is that I already have my first draft written and my main characters fleshed out, and those are the biggest, most stressful and time consuming steps in the process. So, I'll be stepping away from Whatever It Takes for a few weeks while my mind re-saturates with creativity and I don't feel so drained of inspiration. 

Then, after my revisions and final solo read-through, I'll send the manuscript out to my betas for feedback, then its onto the editor while I rework my cover, then it's publication time... All while working on the final Ending Series book. So, I'm crossing my fingers that I can juggle everything and execute Before The Dawn and Whatever It Takes with quality and enthusiasm. 

Wish me luck!

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

...Authorship-ism-ology exploration continued: Characters...

****PLEASE NOTE: This is an old post. I no longer post on this blog. For more information, to visit my new blog, or to contact me, visit HERE****
 

OK all, we're two weeks into November, and so far...I'm doing alright with my NaNoWriMo challenge to write 50K in 30 days. There are many aspects of pre-planning your story (including outlining and brainstorming, which I discussed in one of my last posts) that have helped me get this far. But this post is about my character development. 

While plot and setting are important, characters are what drive the story--they are the voice(s) behind the telling. So, naturally I want to understand them as best I can before I dive into writing the world from their perspectives. 

  • If I can think like them, that means readers should be able to as well. 
  • The last thing I want is for Reilly and Sam to be muddled in any way, so that's why I've dug a bit deeper into what they look like, what their hobbies and favorite places are, asked myself what their fears and passions might be, and what it is that drives their actions.
Finding the right Characters.
One aspect of story building that I usually enjoy is finding a physical representation to reference for my character inspiration. This is both fun and frustrating because it's not often easy to find that perfect muse or reference. But, when I do find it, it truly helps everything else fall into place.

People have asked me why, if I'm a good writer, do I need a picture for inspiration, especially if the character is so clear in my mind? 

Great question, and for me, it's like this... 

  1. I'm not a great writer. I'm a novice, and I can only achieve so much with my imagination and writing ability so early in my writing career. I'll take all the help I can get creating characters that don't really exists. Would a poet be able to write poetry without having lived through what they write, at least in some small way? My characters are IN MY MIND, so it's easy to overlook certain traits and behaviors about them that my mind glazes over. A physical reminder helps me keep the descriptions and actions dynamic.
  2. I'm no expert. I don't know what it feels like to lose my father, and I wouldn't be able to write about my character's reaction without doing the research or talking to those who have lived through something so traumatic. Physical research and appreciation isn't any different. All aspects of a character deserve due diligence if they're going to be authentic.
  3. No such thing as a brand new character. No characters--looks or character traits--are completely made up. There's generally a living person who brings their image to life, a television character or college roommate, a teacher or the girl next door that contributes to the person in your head. Writers use what they know, and I'm a visual person.

Organization.
Generally, I'm an indecisive, easily distracted, and unorganized person. So, there are steps I'm learning to take and tools I'm exploring to help me stay focused, visualize the scenes, and get to know my characters with a bit more ease.

Pinterest

While most people use Pinterest to pin recipes and craft ideas, I use it to organize and visualize my story ideas through pictures I can reference while writing.
Some of my Pinterst Boards - Story ideas and inspiration

I can also collage the photos I've collected on my Pinterest boards to compile visual tools like these...


Story Boards and Introductions:


Sam's Story Board
Meet Samantha Jenner, a simple girl living in a overly complicated world. Once sweet and endearing to the few people she holds dear, everything changes after a horrible accident. Her innocence turns jaded, her timidness solidified to distrust and the need for control. Sam's a care giver and has nearly perfected the art of lying--to others and to herself. Though naivety has shredded her heart, loss has shown her that vulnerability is the most dangerous emotion. 

On any given day, Sam enjoys the outdoors and camping with her friends. When she's not mucking out stalls, riding her old gray mare, Shasta, or taking care of the only family she has left, Sam does all she can to keep busy...she'll do whatever it takes, as long as she's not alone with her thoughts for too long. Loneliness welcomes thoughts, and thoughts conjure guilt and sadness, two emotions that have helped mold her into the dark shadow of herself she's become.


Reilly's Story Board
Meet Josh Reilly, a heart breaker to some, best friend to others, and an arrogant bastard to the one woman he wishes would just give him a damn chance. This military man is no stranger to hard word, taking chances, and living life to the fullest whenever possible. Despite what some may argue, Reilly prides himself on his loyalty--even when it gets him into trouble and nearly ruins his life. But life decisions, good and bad, have taught him that he has to work for what he wants, no matter how daunting the task, if he ever wants to find true happiness.

For fun, Reilly likes to play baseball with the guys, live a little dangerously, and work with his hands (wink). A perfect date would be drinking a beer by the bonfire down at the lake, listening to old rock'n roll, and sharing embarrassing childhood stories.

~Coming soon: Outlining a Series~
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