On Higher Ground is on Hiatus
): Did you know Harper Lee wrote a second novel called The Long Goodbye but, was never able to finish it ? Also, the well known Pillars of the Earth took 10 years to write ? I hope that softens the blow.
I know, I know, I know. I am so, so, so , sorry , I feel so bad about this but, I am putting a semi-permenant halt on OHG updates. Mostly because . . . there is nothing to update with.
OHG came to me as a good idea with some key plot points but, no real story. I thought the story would just come organically like UL did but, it didn't and I kept getting behind. As I started work on the end of chapter 4, it became a real chore and I was in a writer's crisis. I had no idea how to move the story forward, I hit a wall. At this point the story is such a jumbled mass I need to organize it. I feel so humiliated about this.
Honestly, I have been flirting with pulling a Midnight Sun and canceling OHG completely. I am not super happy with it. I am sure if I hadn't posted it, I would have never posted it. I even thought of doing a Pushing Dasies and tying up loose ends or something in a chapter or so. I mean I am going to keep working on it. There are still some moments I want to write but, right now . . . it won't be my priority. *cringe*
What's Next ?
During the time when OHG was giving me issues I started working on my other works. At this point in time I have lots of stories going on. En Moritas is coming along nicely but, I want to finish all the "drabbles" before I post them. I have a complete outline for my "challenge story" with Lile. I am so excited about it.
I spent an extensive amount of time thinking about this paranormal romance. I mean a lot. I even started hand writing it just for fun. I really wanted to rewrite the same old same old. I also wanted to appeal to a younger audience. Not like pre-teen but, fewer adult overtones. The paranormal romance became my obsession, I could not stop thinking about it and pretty soon I had made a dent in it. So . . . I am happy to share with you this new "paranormal romance" serial.
Encounters
This serial has been months in the making. Actually, I mentioned a paranormal romance last year off hand so, it is a year in the making. This serial has a special place in my heart because it gave me stress relief when OHG was causing me trouble. The words flowed so perfectly. This has been a big undertaking because I really wanted to fit the genre requirements but, I really do love my interpretations.
I wish I had made a complete banner or video or something to preview this but, honestly I just want to get to the story. I have been holding on to this and I really love it so, it is very strange showing it to you all. I hope my gushing doesn't prejudice you. This is my first time writing original characters in a while so, that has been interesting.
Look out for a special author's note !
-1- Ironic by Alanis Morisette (really wanted the acoustic ):
-2-Somebody Told Me by The Killers
-3- The Vigil by David Nueve (love him !) 
I have heard so much great music for my challenege piece the plot. . . is coming.
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Is there something you want to tell me ?
I didn't even notice you used Guliana again, the spelling makes it seem to different
ReplyDeleteAt first I thought this was like a Twilight fanfic because of Romeo and Juliet and how she doesn't want to leave the house . . . actually I still think this is like twilight I guess we will have to see.
ReplyDeleteHis full name is totally not Alucard, but the fact that he spilled something on her clothes reminds me of Adam is S&A
ReplyDeleteIs this supposed to be a parody of something ?
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I don't know, I really liked it, it was sweet !
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I saw his gaze. It made my knees feel strangely weak. It was like my bones were no longer made of ivory but, of jell-o.
ReplyDeleteI lol then I was like i think that happened on Bones
Is this not an April Fools joke because it was posted on the second ?
ReplyDeleteNo sure what to think of Encounters. . . but I saw the hiatus coming with all the short burst of updates but I;m glad because I kept thinking something terrible was going to happen to Rhett
ReplyDeleteCome on, Shawna must be playing a trick on us. Either way it was actually a really nice read. Is it wierd that I like Guliana ?
ReplyDeletegeese feathers ? for some reason that freaked me out.
ReplyDeletegeese feathers ? for some reason that freaked me out.
ReplyDeleteOHG started off so Amazing I hope you get the inspiration back.
ReplyDeleteoops ! There is a fourth song on the playlist.
ReplyDeleteDoes Ice really get the stains out of a sweater ?
I don't know anything about diabetics but I'm pretty sure they don't keep bags of blood around. .. and her dad's a doctor ?
ReplyDelete^ Uh, you do know he isn't a diabetic. . . her's a vamp-er (That's how they pronounce it on Tru Blood, lol)
ReplyDeleteI don't care if the second part is a joke I thought it was actually a pretty legit read !
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking the piranha Pariah is a non-sexual freudian slip
ReplyDeleteWhen are people going to realize that Shakespeare wrote Rome and Juliet as an "after-school special to teach kids not disobey thier parents ?
ReplyDeleteNo I didn't major in P.E
Is your "new favorite child" the FAQ or the story.
ReplyDeleteI bet this guy is like mental or something.
ReplyDeleteWhat other SH ships would Hansen not approve of ?
ReplyDeleteAre the drabbles going to be 100 words or less or are they going to be more like short story lenght ?
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ReplyDeleteLinda-- omg, I forgot to add there were going to be pieces that would be a little tribute to you. So sorry, I meant to edit the blog to mention it.
Maylights-- Hopefully you will all stop beating me up not, jk.
Sundance_chick-- Oh trust me, it gets better and very, very different.
Tanya--- I don't remember the part in S&A. As for the name part I can't comment just yet . . .
BAMT-- It's more of a tribute than a parody. Cute nick name. Let me think Erik and I's would be EASV . . . doesn't really work. ):
Carleigh-- Really ? It is just an expression. It happens in Harry Potter a lot though doesnt it ?
Nillalatte- I'm confused by your comment. According to the date at the top it was posted on April 1st.
Tabby-- I know. I don't know what to say about the haitus. I am determined now more than ever to fix it.
Peaceg-- I'll admit, the first few chapter are a bit rough but, I do hit a stride.
Marcia-- That is what a down comforter is made out off.
Ft. Life-- Thanks. I kind of know what my mistake was.
CB-- Yes, it does. Ignore that song, it should have been on the scrap playlist.
Cranberri-- She isn't a doctor.
Constancce-- That is how they pronounce it. LOL
sugarcookie-- Thankas, hon !
Lorrie - I think so, kind of how Lile used write instead of right in her last comment section. *sorry to call you out, hon*
Shane O - I would never say you majored in PE although JB doesn't think you went to college. Also, did you know there are versions of R&J where they don't die ?
Lilac_love . . . . the story. That must sound so weird.
Princess- Or something. . .
Maria-- Alan and Minnow and for a while most of you though Hayley was 14 and Maxwell was 33 *squick*
LOTR_Mom- 1,000 words or less.
I promise it get's better !
Oh, I forgot how much yonger Minnow was than Alan but it was onlyy 3 years.
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