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A New Journal

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20170919_134027Isn’t she a beauty? I’ve got maybe 20 pages left in my current journal, so I figured I should go out and buy another one before I finished the one I have.

I finished one chapter and started a new one between today and yesterday, in my new adult romance. Although I’m starting to wonder if I should call it a coming of age romance instead, because of the characters’ ages. The main character and her boyfriend are both 16 going on 17, but there will be explicit content in the book, so I don’t want coming of age to confuse anyone on the content.

I also realized I’ll have to change one of the character’s names because it sounds very similar to another, so I’m hoping I don’t forget to change it anywhere in my final draft. I don’t want to have readers confused like, “Where did this guy come from?”

I’m going to a book conference in October, where there are time slots for people to lounge around and write, so I’m really looking forward to having that time to myself and to being around other authors and having all that creative energy around me.

Write soon. Bye.

Ari

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Poem: If Found, Please Return

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Yesterday I wrote most of a chapter, but was derailed from writing more later. When I sat down to write, I happened to look in the book of my journal where I keep my poems, and discovered my favorite poem was missing. I wrote this poem a few years ago when I was going through exactly what Ebony, in the new adult romance, is going through now. It’s a pretty big part of my story. Obviously, I was a wreck last night (and today) searching everywhere for it, even places I knew it couldn’t possibly be. I even offered my kids $5, if they found it, but nothing so far. I’m pretty heartbroken over it. I’m trying to figure out what will have to change in my story if I can’t find it.

But, in other news, I’ve pretty much mapped out the rest of the book in my head, as far as how things will unfold towards the end, and even the epilogue. My playlist is growing and growing. So far Ebony’s playlist has 29 songs in the book. A big thank you to my sister who texts me every few days with good songs for me to listen to and see if they fit the story.

I’m off to hunt for this poem again.

Write soon. Bye.

Ari

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I Want Your Tears

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tearsBetween yesterday and today, I wrote two chapters for my new adult romance. Two very emotional chapters. A lot of feelings came to the surface for the main character, Ebony. A lot of her pain was exposed and it was hard to write what she went through.

I teared up writing it and I’m hoping whoever reads it tears up as well. Yes, I want your tears! When I read and really connect with a character and cry because of whatever they’re struggling with, I never forget that book. They are the first ones I recommend to other people when asked. So, yes I absolutely want people to connect with my characters like that and be able to feel their pain and anger and remember them long after they read the last page.

Trying to find time to write one more chapter today. I already wrote a few lines of it, but now the kids are home from school and time to write is in short supply. Well, I guess I can hope I have time when they go to sleep.

Write soon. Bye.

Ari

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Background Noise

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Yesterday I got one more chapter down for my new adult romance.  The main character’s name is Ebony and she’s trying to get out of a really dark place. I got done writing around midnight and could’ve continued, but I know the next chapter is going to be really emotional and I wanted to start it on a new day with a fresh mind.

One thing that I’m noticing is that I find it really hard to write without some kind of background noise, whether it’s music or some show streaming on my laptop. Lately I’ve been writing while watching The Real Housewives of New Jersey. And since my book will have a playlist (which I’m super excited about), when I write about a song in the book, I start playing that song on my laptop and write while listening to that.

Like I said, today’s chapter will be an emotional one. Long held secrets will come to light and the past will finally be talked about. I’ll have tissues on standby for myself. I think this will be a pretty long chapter, as there’s a lot to be said and a lot of feelings to get through.

Write soon. Bye.

Ari.

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And So It Begins

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pen Guess what? I’ve decided to write a book!! Hopefully you’ll continue on this journey with me from writing, to figuring out publishing, to sending my book into the world. I’m writing two romances, at this time. One is new adult and the other is a contemporary romance. As of today, the new adult has 17 chapters and the contemporary has 6. I’m in love with all of my characters. I think about them all the time and I often find myself wondering how any of my favorite authors ever getting anything else done besides writing, if this is how their minds run all the time. I’m writing everything by hand, because that’s the creative process that works for me, and man, is my hand hurting most days, but it’s a beautiful pain.

So on this website is where I’ll be updating on the progress of my books, posting teasers, and introducing you to many of my characters.

Write soon. Bye.

Ari