Oh, where to begin ? I don't have a good reason for my absence as Lile does. I mean, I just got married, moved into a new place and acquired a teenage stepdaughter !
I was conflicted when Lile hinted I should join the repost party. I mean, I'd been thinking of doing the same thing for a while. However . . . my absence isn't just because of the reasons above. I have to admit for some time now I've just felt like my characters left me. I was losing my connection to them and their stories. This is kind of what happened with OHG and I ended up taking a hiatus.
Such A Tease
As I'm sure you all have noticed, I've been teasing you with my blog posts/layout a little, but it all has meaning. I decided to strip my blog down to the basics of black and white to represent what I am doing with my writing. I'm stripping it all away and as I find new inspiration I'll start adding more color into the blog.
What exactly does all that mean ? Okay, here it is . . . I am going to be re-writing and re-posting some of my serials. I think I may start with Veritas because I know United Light would be a HUGE undertaking to start with. I'm thinking of taking the originals down, but I'm not sure. I don't want to give more details on that just yet. It's just something I'm working on.
De Tuilleres
I think I posted 4 chapters of this and I actually have 8+ written. This serial is also getting re-edited and reposted. I was trying to hard to make it a complete story and then one day I realized it's just a beginning. So, I'm thinking it will be about 9 or 10 3,000 word chapters.
Who's on First ?
I don't know who will get posted first. I think I will repost the edited De Tuilleres first. After that it's kind of a toss up. I'm leaning towards Veritas (which will get a name change). I will keep the characters, but I want to change the story completely. I'm even thinking of combining two of the serials into one.
Repost Party
I don't have details on when or how this party will go. All I can say is I'm super excited !
I'm so glad you decided to join in. Now I have someone I can play off of ! You really have been through a lot (all good of course !). You and Erik should get a reality show !
ReplyDeleteI'll admit you put me on the spot, but that's what I needed. I can't wait to see how we play off each other.
DeleteAlso, with Erik and I, it would be a very boring reality show !
OMG, so excited. I know you'll find your way back ! ! !
ReplyDeleteThanks, I'm excited too !
DeleteI think it's great how your blog symbolizes what you want to do with your serials. Such a wonderful idea. Can't wait to see what you come up with
ReplyDeleteIt was a last minute idea. I can't wait to see what I come up with.
DeleteYes, Yes, Yes ! That video was such a tease I hope De Tuilleres comes up to bat first.
ReplyDeleteOh, it totally will. The video is a better representation than the first trailer I did.
Delete*waves like a moron* So pumped to see this it will be liking starting all over !
ReplyDelete*waves back like a moron*
DeleteNooo ! This means I have to re-do "50 tropes of Shawna Harrison"
ReplyDeleteSrsly, the teaser trailer for DT was soooooo beautiful !
Looks, like you better get started ! Loved that post, btw.
DeleteI'm really excited about the combining of two serials. Will it be two parts of Veritas or two separate stories ?
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure yet . . .
Delete^ I bet she could combine OHG and UL . . . Just saying ! lol !
ReplyDeleteI really could. I might actually . . . The whole Julianna story just has so many moving parts !
DeleteGah ! Hey Gurl Hey ! So great that you are back. I love the new layout. I like how it's just "Shawna" like Seal or Madonna !
ReplyDeleteWell, first I was going to do Shawna Harrison, but that isn't me anymore. Shawna Vance isn't what I associate with writing and Shawna Harrison-Vance is just so long. So, in the end I thought Shawna was best.
DeleteCongrats on the wedding ! So happy to have you back ! !
ReplyDeleteThanks !
DeleteAre you planning on taking down all the originals ? what are we supposed to read in the mean time ? (:
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure. I might, only so you won't be tempted to compare.
DeleteIs Ivy Brothers going to be in the mix somewhere ?You have so many awesome stories to work with.
ReplyDeleteI don't know yet. Of all my writings, I loved IVB the most. I do want to add to it, but I'm not sure when.
DeleteThe color photo is so vibrant when it is on a black and white blog. I hope you find your inspiration soon (:
ReplyDeleteThanks me too !
DeleteI seriously just screamed ! I'm so glad you are back, I'm ready to party with you.
ReplyDeleteYay !
DeleteOMG, Shawna I'm so glad you are back to posting on your blog. I mean even though I sometimes see you at work I feel like you kind of ignore me and you can't really ignore me on the computer. Right ? Right ? If you need my help I promise I won't leak anything to the fans (even for money *wink* *wink*) BTW, I like your shoes are they new ?
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry if you feel ignored Mansfield. I will totally come to you if I need help.
DeleteYes, these are new shoes. Payless !
You are such a tease ! Can't wait for you to wow us.
ReplyDeleteI really, really, really like the tease
DeleteUL would be a huge but totally amazing undertaking. I really enjoyed Juliana and learning more about her.
ReplyDeleteChallenge Accepted !
DeleteStrange question, I love that you have made Cupcakes and Tea a thing now. What kind of tea do you think goes best with cupcakes ?
ReplyDeleteWelcome Back
Hmm, I don't know. When I said it to Lile I was thinking Iced Tea (: As for hot teas maybe a nice sweet light aromatic tea ?
DeleteOh, does this mean De Tullieres won't be a stand alone ?
ReplyDeleteI think it will be a novella and then a stand alone serial.
DeleteI'm so happy but I need details ! I love a good repost party, you can attend i your PJs
ReplyDeleteI don;t have details, but I will get them out !
DeleteI really want to see what you have in-store for Veritas, I think the characters were the best part of the story
ReplyDelete- AKA Sawlisa
I couldn't agree more.
DeleteSo, what do you all think ? Do you like when I reply indivdually or should I do it the old fashioned way ?
ReplyDeleteLove the individual commenting. I wonder why I can't do that ? I'll have to ask Aaron
ReplyDeleteHmm, IDK. Is it a layout thing ?
DeleteZOMG, it's like SH is actually talking to me ! !
ReplyDeleteIt's fun because I don't have to scroll up to see the comment I'm responding to !
DeleteZOMG, it's like SH is actually talking to me ! !
ReplyDeleteWow, Shawna you are so brave. I would never shop at payless. It's a good thing I used to be a model I have clothes that will be in fashion for up to 10 years !
ReplyDeleteUm.thanks ?
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