Tag: New Adult Romance

Posted in New Adult Romance, Romance, Uncategorized, Update, Writing In Progress

More Hours In A Day

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timeI haven’t been able to write much lately. I finished a pretty long chapter and started another. I was in the e.r. for over 7 hrs yesterday, so not much got done. I ended up reading over 200 pages of This Savage Song, so had I bought my journal, I probably could’ve gotten a lot done, but what can you do?

These days I’m writing to the background noise of Grey’s Anatomy and listening to more and more songs to sort through which ones I want to include in my book. There’s mostly love songs right now because that’s where the characters are, but some rough chapters are ahead, so I’m looking into some more hectic songs for the future.

Write soon. Bye.

Ari

Posted in Contemporary Romance, New Adult Romance, Romance, Single Dad Romance, Teasers, Uncategorized, Update, Writing In Progress

Deadlines

Posted on by arireavis

deadlineI’ve set a deadline for myself. I want to be done with my new adult romance by 11/24 of this year. It took me a month to write a good 40% of the book, so I think 2 months is a good time frame to finish the rest. Then comes the editing and all that fun stuff. Yay.

I’m officially finished with my first journal and writing in the second. Since my last post I’ve written 3 chapters and the first sex scene (wiggling eyebrows). Turns out googling sounds to write in a sex scene besides moans and groans will lead you down a very funny wormhole. I saw some things I found so ridiculous, it ended up being funny.

I want to dedicate some days to my contemporary romance, but I feel like my new adult is always just demanding to be written every chance I get. I feel like I’m neglecting one of my babies, but I also feel like I should write what’s speaking to me at that moment and not force anything.

Write soon. Bye.

Ari

Posted in New Adult Romance, Romance, Uncategorized, Update, Writing In Progress

Look How Far You’ve Come Already

Posted on by arireavis

one 2Yesterday I didn’t write as much as I normally do and I was sitting there thinking, “I’m never going to finish this book.” Then I looked back to when I wrote the first word of my new adult romance and saw the date. I started writing 8/24. I was amazed because I couldn’t believe I’d written all that I had in a month’s time. I had to remind myself, “Look how far you’ve come already. You got this.”

I would say I’ve written about 250 pages so far. Now this is hand written, so I don’t know what many pages that’ll equal once I type it, but damn am I proud of myself. I bought a 336 page journal, started writing 3 stories in it, and have 2 pages left in the journal now.

So, here’s me, patting myself on the back. And here’s me commending other authors because, of course I know how hard authors work to create beautiful stories, but I never realized how hard until I started write one too.

Almost done with the chapter I’m writing today (chapter 24) and it’s Ebony and Marcus’ first time completely alone. I’m so excited for this scene.

Write soon. Bye.

Ari.

Posted in Contemporary Romance, New Adult Romance, Romance, Uncategorized, Update, Writing In Progress

Thank You

Posted on by arireavis

thanxFirst off, a big thank you to everyone who read the first chapter I posted and give me such great feedback. THANK YOU!!! I can’t even explain how excited I felt to hear it.

In the last 2 days I wrote a chapter for my new adult romance, but a very long one. I definitely choked up while writing an argument that was in the chapter. I’ve started on a new one today. The main character, Ebony, is changing in so many ways. Figuring out some people and situations are just not worth her time or effort. Also realizing everyone isn’t the same and there are some who actually deserve the trust you place in them.

I’m missing my contemporary romance, so I plan to write some chapters for that one in the coming days.

Write soon. Bye.

Ari

Posted in Contemporary Romance, New Adult Romance, Romance, Uncategorized, Update, Writing In Progress

Everytime Pen Meets Paper

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writerYesterday I got two chapters done on my new adult romance, which was nothing short of a miracle. My 1 yr. old literally hears my pen click  and runs over to me as my pen hits paper.  She is clearly determined I don’t finish this book. I put a picture on my Instagram of my journal and steering wheel because I had to resort to leaving the house an hr early to pick up my older kids, just so she’d fall asleep on the ride and I could write in the school parking lot.  But hey, I got a lot of writing done in that time, so I can’t complain too much.

Also, I’ll be posting the first chapter of my contemporary romance tomorrow. YAYY!!

As you can see, by the way I keep referring to them as ‘new adult romance’ and ‘contemporary romance’, I still have not figured out the titles for them yet. I’m racking my brain.

Write soon. Bye.

 

Ari

Posted in New Adult Romance, Romance, Uncategorized, Update, Writing In Progress

A New Journal

Posted on by arireavis

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

Posted in New Adult Romance, Romance, Uncategorized, Update, Writing In Progress

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

Posted in New Adult Romance, Romance, Uncategorized, Update, Writing In Progress

I Want Your Tears

Posted on by arireavis

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

Posted in New Adult Romance, Romance, Uncategorized, Update, Writing In Progress

Background Noise

Posted on by arireavis

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.