Stacia Kane – Tale Chasing

Episode 32: 2010 New Years Results

kimiko — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:53:47 +0000

This year marks the second year that I have done an episode talking about what I succeeded in doing the year past…so this makes it a tradition! This year I sit down with Psynde from Seattle to talk about what we accomplished! We also talk about some other really cool stuff so take a listen!

Psynde on twitter

My audio credits for 2009

How we got here

kimiko — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:47:07 +0000

I mentioned in my last post that I was going to talk the search for a good critique partner. This post is going to hit and run on that topic. We’re here because I did infact audition some people as critique partners. And I found a few who were very helpful. Everyone that offered to help had some good stuff to say. Anyone I didn’t pursue was only due to chemistry with a particular person and not because I didn’t find their crits helpful. So with that little disclaimer out of the way….(and a lead up to another post about this entire process)…

I am standing with 8k words in my hands, wondering if it’s good enough. This is no doubt, not an uncommon process or issue for writers. So let me tell you about how I got here.

I sent out my first chapter to about 5 people. I figured that since I’m happily on the 5th Chapter and I still wish to get earlier chapters podcast it was about time in the process to do a final edit and get it out to the voice actors. Hence the need for a few beta readers.

Each person I sent it to had some issues with my first chapter. One person in particular helped me see that I was showing the opposite of what I’d intended with my main character. This left a hearty but not impossible re-write. InkGypsy, who’s become a big supporter and very helpful, calmed some of the stress. No, I didn’t need to trash it and start all over. Yes, it could be fixed with a bit of change here and there. It was all going to be ok.

So for the last week or two I’ve been mulling over how to fix Chapter 1. Then upon talking with someone else, I realize….we might not be getting into the action soon enough. There might not be enough uf in my first chapter. Suddenly everything I have written looks extraneous and do I need to cut out large chunks of what I’ve written or do I keep it and some small change can keep it salvagable? *sounds of screams and much head holding*

My thought is…if I cut out a large amount of what I’ve written to make things happen faster….isn’t that just making a book into a short story? I want to avoid doing that. It’s a novel I’m writing not a 5k word short.

Sadly, there is no resolution to my questions yet. This post is about my process and I haven’t found the answer yet. But I felt it was good to get this out here as I’m sure there are a few others of you right now holding your heads and sighing. We aren’t lost. We’ll discover the way out.

I do however, want to leave you with a few good links I’ve found:
A Novel in Three Acts Pt 1 – Stacia Kane
A Novel in Three Acts Pt 2 – Stacia Kane
A Novel in Three Acts Pt 3 – Stacia Kane
The Fear of Writing
Holly Lisle’s Think Sideways Course

I’m on a roll!

kimiko — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 05:27:51 +0000

I am so excited about the things happening lately. Some things seem to really be falling in to place. Here’s an easy to follow bullet list of what’s been going on:

Got part in Metamor City podcast to voice a character
Asked to do an intro for Scott Sigler’s Nocturnal
Interviewed Rachel Vincent
Interviewed Jackie Kessler
Interviewed Stacia Kane
Interviewed Chris Lester of Metamor City
Have an interview slated with Marjorie Liu
Have an interview slated with Justin Gustainis
Have an interview in the works with Mur Lafferty
Have an interview in the works with PG Holyfield
Collaborating with PseudoJoe, PodcastJunky, and Ivy Reisner on an audio bit for 7th Son: OBSIDAN
Got listed with PodCastle for voice work
PodCastle editor said they were looking forward to my short story entry
Was asked to do a meeting at TES for Service Submissives
Started my project which will be recorded on Tale Chasing
Half done with a story to submit to PodCastle
Got to help critique and offer thoughts on a short story by Tee Morris
Was given permission to do the audio version of Holly Lisle’s Mini Plot Course
Was asked to be the Chair for Tesfest Volunteers

I think there is more but I can’t remember at the moment. But all the above is so exciting….I can’t even begin to tell you!

Ep 10: Interview with Stacia Kane

kimiko — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:20:13 +0000

I interview Stacia Kane,Â urban fantasy and erotic fiction author. Her newest book, Personal Demons is out in the next week or so! I recommend it highly. It’s an awesome read. And don’t listen to her when she says she’s a bad interview. She’s just modest! And now…Stacia Kane.Â

The following were mentioned in the podcast (in no certain order)

Stacia Kane
Ellora’s Cave
December Quinn
Passionate Ink Online Writers Group
Romance Writers of America
Jackie Kessler : Cat and Muse

Promo:
The Writing Cast

Getting ready to interview and an update!

kimiko — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:09:27 +0000

Well I’m getting ready to interview Stacia Kane and I’m very excited. A little nervous too, but I think I’m just being silly! I finished the ARC of Personal Demons last night and got to read the first few chapters of her follow up novel, Demon Inside. This is definately going to be one of my keeper series. I’m not just trying to brown-nose either! LOL

I should have the interview up within a few days as I seem to be getting faster at doing them. Podcasting and my side audio project seems to be my main focus right now. I know, I know…I need to be writing too. I’m getting there. It’s all perculating while I work. Don’t you fear.

Speaking of side project, I mentioned that I had something in the works. As a test model, I have spoken with Holly Lisle and she has given the extra go ahead (her ebook gives permission to begin with) to record her Mini Plot Workshop Ebook. I’ll be selling (yes I have permission) the audio file with the ebook very very soon. Here’s your chance to get your say in. This ebook gives you the starting point to get the basics of your plot down. What would you pay for an audio and ebook mini course? Leave a comment or send me email!

Episode 9 – Kimi and Site Updates

kimiko — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:05:38 +0000

I’m excited to present you with Episode 09 – Kimi and Site Updates!

The following were mentioned in the show:

An exciting update!

kimiko — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:30:33 +0000

Ok, whew! There’s a lot to tell! Where to start, where to start!

I have at leastÂ 4 podcasts planned for this month to record and hopefully get up. At least 2 of them WILL be up before April 1st. The topics are: Update of Kimi: Review of what’s been happening, The Evolution of Your Story, Using Role-Playing Guides as Resources, and an Interview with Stacia Kane.

Speaking of Stacia, I recieved an ARC pdf, Personal Demons, that I am in the process of reading for her interview! I’m so excited to have recieved an ARC AND an opportunity to interview her for my podcast.

I still need you guys to vote in my poll. Please click the link and do so. Your opinion is valuable.

I am also still working on my novel but I recently found out about a site called PodCastle that is accepting short stories for their podcast. I believe I’m going to finish Caged and submit it for review!

And lastly (for now) a great friend has worked on the CSS for the site and I’ll be getting a cool new header and a few other nifty features you all might like. I’ll let you know when it’s up!