New inspiration

The editing is more tedious than I ever thought possible, but I refuse to give up!!
I have gotten a burst of new inspiration to not only finish the editing but to do the writing on the next book.
I have decided that the only book that will need to be read first is of course Lyric & Michael, but after that there won't be any need to follow any line. I will write the books as I will and then you can read them in any order and won't be lost no matter which book you pick up.
I have found a new excitement and am ready to get the editing done.
Thank you to everyone for standing by me and working through the learn as I go process!!

New Chapter

Well, I have written a new chapter for the new book. Not sure which chapter it is for, but I am liking the way the book is going. I am really excited about this book. I should really finish up the editing!!

Sunday

Back from the beach.  Had a really great time.  Got to see some old friends that I haven't seen in a little while and met some new ones.
Met a fellow writer also.  Was really cool had several people ask about my book.  I also found out that my wonderful husband had even told people about my book.
I didn't get a lot of editting done, but I did get a couple pages written for the new book.  Got inspired!!!  LOL

Chapter 6 editing

I am half way through editing chapter 6 now.  Getting more and more excited.
Got tested, thank you Becy!!, and passed.  Yeah!!
Working on my weak points, but making progress.  Boy would my English teachers be please.  LOL
Anyway, hope everyone has a great and safe holiday weekend.
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!!

Friday night

Made it to Fort Fisher. Dinner with my husband and some friends. Looking forward to some alone time with my man!!!  Have a great weekend everyone. I will post again later!!

Prologue

It has been decided that the dream scene that I have been talking about will now be the prologue to the book.
Other than Lyric & Michael being the beginning I think I will make each book from here on out enough of a book on it's own outside being part of the series there won't be any actual order to the books.  This way there won't be any feeling like you have to read them in any order other than Lyric & Michael to find out who all the characters are.
I kind of like this idea.  Chime in if anyone has a different thought.

Book 2

It seems that I have a great dilemma in front of me.  I have mentioned that I had started writing the second book.  However I have started having dreams of a different book and have somewhat started writing a different book so now the question is; which one do I make the second book.  I think I may choose the one that I am having dreams about since it seems to be the one that is wanting to be written.  My subconscious seems to be making the choice for me so I think my smartest move would be to follow its direction.  If you have any thoughts please let me know.

Dream

I have now started to dream parts of my books.  the dream yesterday was about one of the books that I hadn't started, but now that I had the dream it has been started.  This is getting fun!!!

Chapter 4

Chapter four editing is coming along.  Not as quickly as I would like, but getting there.

Apple

Big news of the day was that my book with the new cover has appeared on the Apple website...... Yeah!!!!
Here is the link to locate it for those with Ipods or Ipads or Iphones:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/lyric-michael/id638598445?mt=11

Chapter 3 edit

Finished chapter 3.  Decided to work on chapter 4 before I finished the corrections in the copy on the computer.  Gave up on the whole correcting the computer copy as I went.  Felt I would get more done more quickly finishing it doing it all at once rather than piece by piece.

I have been very blessed with great friends and family. I have been shown more support from so many that I know even if I only write for just a few, I have still accomplished more than I could have ever imagined. I owe a great many of you more thanks than I could ever say with just words. Thank you to you all for everything.

Chapter 3

The editing for this chapter is turning out to be more of a rewrite as well as the paragraph corrections.  Not big changes but still changes none the less.  I am having fun with this!!

Book Sale

Sold another book today.  This one was from Barnes & Noble website!!

Paragraph editing Chapter 2

I need to clarify, I am only doing paragraph editing at this time.  I am adding some rewrites in spots and correcting what grammar corrections as I come across them, but my main editing is to correct the paragraphs.  I am having help in the other areas so it is a work in progress all the way around.  I have finished with the paragraph corrections for chapter 2.  I will start Chapter 3 later this evening or tomorrow and hopefully have it completed by tomorrow evening.
I am excited to announce that I have almost completed my application to have my work registered with the US Copyright Office.  It will be about 2.5 months before I will have the certificate but the process is in the works.  I will keep you updated since everything is a first for me right now it is all on a learning curve!  But I have to say I am really enjoying the learning.

Chapter 2.2

It turned out that I was able to get some editing done after all.  Finished up chapter 2.  Now I just have to get on the computer and fix the paragraphs the way that they should be to make it easier to read.  Then it is on to chapter 3!!!  This is actually going faster than I thought it would since I actually will have time to put into it without interuptions.  Will have plenty of time since my husband will be gone for two weeks at A.T.  I will miss him, but I should be able to get a lot done on my book in that two weeks.

Day off #2

Boy I have gotten a lot accomplished, got the announcments for Cody taken care of.  Bought a new pot for my mother's day flower and painted it.
Now to help my husband load the truck to take trash off to the dump.  Yeah, day off!!

Day off

Well no editing until later tonight, have a lot of work to help with around the house to get ready for my big baby's graduation!!  I can't believe my son is graduating this year.  So big and heading off to the Marines in July.  Still have two more at home but it will be different with just the two of them.  I am sure they will find it different after they get over the parting of the oldest being gone. LOL
I have a great bunch of kids (all of them).  Have a great day everyone!!

Chapter 2

I think I am getting this down now......Have a three day weekend to work on it so I just might get a couple more chapters done since I won't have to stop to go to work.
I think I have decided to do the changes to each chapter as I finish them that way I will feel more like I have actually accomplished something.  Still have other edits that will need to be done as well but every step just gets me that much closer to completion!!
I want to thank my sister Sara, my friends Becky and Kim for helping me out with this I really appreciate your help!!!

Chapter 1

Editing for Chapter 1 complete; for my part anyway. Once I have competed all the editing then the rewrite starts......yeah!!!!  Chapter 2 here I come!!
That is of course as long as the cats don't mind...... :)  Tried to edit some last night at my desk and the cat decided that my manuscript was a good place to take her nap.  And that my pen was a good play toy.
Cats you gotta love them!!

Mental Break

Okay, have to admit needed the mental break from putting all the red marks on my book.  But hey I am doing pretty good at marking my mistakes to myself......My own worst critic.  Well back to work break over until it is time for bed.  Thank you everyone for the great support that you have shown!!

Editing

Okay, I have my book printed out, grabbing my red pen and heading to my room to mark for corrections......this will be a first!!!  Anyway, even though I will be submitting a new draft after the corrections and editing reviews those that have already purchased the book will still be able to get the new versions, so no worries there.  Have a great evening everyone!

Corrections

With all the editing that needs to be done on the first book, the second book is on hold.  I may be able to get all of it done by June and get the second book finished, but I am giving a heads up that it may be later than June for book 2's release.  Bare with me.

New cover

Here is the new cover for book one, please give me your thoughts and comments. Thanks!!

Friday Dinner

Had the best time last night.  Got great information.  Now I have lots of work to do.  Please bare with me I have lots of revisions to do.  I have created a new cover for book one.  I have posted it on face book and I will post it here as well.  This is a learn as I go process but I am hoping by September I will have it down and be ready to join a writers group that I learned about last night.  Wish me luck!!  Thank you to everyone that has been behind me and supporting me through all of this.

Clip from Book 1

Mine! 
The thought startled her where the hell had that come from??  She had to get a hold of herself.  She could feel the warm pooling in her panties. 
He flashed a knowing smile at her causing all her insides to melt further if that was even possible.  As he moved closer towards her she held her breath which made him smile wider.  He got so close that she could feel the heat from his body, taking in a deep breath in an attempt to clear her head, only to cause it to cloud even more with lust from the scent of timber and all man.  Finally getting a hold of herself, moving back around her desk away from him she asked again "What can I help you with Mr. Mainwaring?" 
His brow furrowed and he said to her "Call me Michael, my father is Mr. Mainwaring.  I came to tell you that we are having an impromptu staff meeting to introduce you formally to the entire staff in 15 minutes in the large conference room."  As he turned to leave he said over his shoulder "I love the smell of your office and the view is spectacular." 
She let out a loud sigh as she slouched into her chair. 
Sasha her assistant poked her head into the doorway asking if she needed anything. 
Lyric looked at her shaking her head, "Do you have anything that will help keep my libido in check?" 
Sasha laughed saying "Sure, if I had that do you think I would still be working for someone else?" 
Lyric regarded her calmly; she had gotten to know both her and Sara over the last couple weeks and really like both women.  She knew that they were both she wolves also.  The only thing she hadn't had the nerve to ask was if they were all from the same pack.  She was guessing they were but no one had brought up joining as of yet.  She knew that it would come because that was how things worked in a pack.  However she was from a small town and was in a large city and wasn't so sure that it worked the same.

Family Chart

Family Chart

Thought this would make it easier to follow who the characters are and with whom they are related

Book 1 Locations



Book One

You can find it at:

smashwords.com

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/lyric---michael-by-DM-Simpson?keyword=lyric+%26+michael+by+DM+Simpson&store=book

http://www.kobobooks.com/search/search.html?q=%22D+M+Simpson%22&t=none&f=author&p=1&s=none&g=both