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Reading, The Dawson Brothers

Author’s Update: The Dawson Brothers Editing Process and Literary Influences

J.I. Soucie

I have been busy this past week working on editing the first chapter in The Dawson Brothers. I have made good progress and have almost finished the chapter. I am at the end but had to add in a scene that would make things a little clearer.

My plans for this coming week are to finish the edits on Chapter 1 and move on to Chapter 2.

Along with working on my book, I have been watching Bethany Atazadeh and Shaelin Bishop of Shaelin Writes, both of whom are on YouTube. Bethany is an Indie Author and Shaelin is traditionally published. They both have some brilliant advice.

I will also do some reading in the Bible, and in Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly. She writes YA fiction and adult fiction. When I read, I love to read a little in a nonfiction book in the morning and in the afternoon and evening I will read fiction. I like a little of both worlds I guess.

Are you writing a story? How are you doing on reaching your goals? When you’re finished, do you plan on being and Indie Author, or Traditionally Published Author?

I’d love to hear from you. Please a message in the comments below or send me an email at soucieji@gmail.com

Good luck on your writing and God bless,

JI Soucie

General Updates

Snow And Sunshine

J.I. Soucie

I’m sitting here at the dining room table with KLOVE playing on my iPad, my daughter bouncing a balloon around the house enjoying her winter break from school, my two dogs lying in the bright warm sun shining through the sliding glass doors. Several more inches of snow fell last night, upon which the warm sun shines and threatens to melt over the next couple of days. The snow is pretty and I don’t mind it all that much, but I must say I am itching to get outside in the warm Spring sun and feeling the warm sun and light winds on my skin while listening to the birds chirping and the dogs playing in the yard.

I have been quite busy lately. Still working on updating my poetry and Sackets Harbor books. I am checking to make sure the covers, book descriptions and manuscripts are all up to date and satisfactory. I am working on one book at a time and then will be adding them to Smashwords.

I am also updating the books information and covers on Goodreads.

I am still also working on my novel writing course through Winghill Writing School, and I am planning on writing a review on this as well.

Then recently I was contacted to do a book edit for a woman in the medical field. I have agreed to do a one chapter evaluation to see if we will be a good match for each other and if my editing skills will what she needs.

Then I have a couple of book reviews I am thinking of and will post them in the next couple of weeks.

So busy, but I’m taking my time and enjoying the creative process. Of course, the creative process doesn’t just apply to writing. I’ve been in my kitchen as well and posting pictures and recipes on another one of my blogs Happy Bellyz Cafe

I’m off for now. Have a great day and God bless!

~Janis

Promotion

Available for Interviews and Looking for Book Reviews

J.I. Soucie

Just wanted to let people know, that if you are someone who does interviews, I am available by Skype, email, instant message, or phone, even snail mail. Also, if you do book reviews of Indie Authors, I have a few books I am looking for reviews for. The books are:

Day and Night: A Collection of Nature Poetry

Heat of the Night: A Collection of Love Poetry

Everlasting Arms: A Collection of Religious Poetry

Curious Perceptions: A Collection of Poetry Inspired by Life Experiences, Emotions and Thoughts

A Daughter’s Reflection (memoir)

The History of Sackets Harbor, New York

Please feel free to contact me if you’re interested. Thanks.

Looking forward to helping other authors as well. If you are looking for a book review, or are willing to do an interview, let me know. We can help each other market our work. Thanks.

Janis