My Year in Review: 2013 The past year held its share of challenges and surprises, but always there’s been an engaging adventure. I had hoped to finish DawnKing, the third novel in my epic fantasy trilogy, Tales of Faeraven, and I came within a few thousand words of meeting that goal. The unexpected intervened, however, … Continue reading 2013 in Review and a Future Glimpse
It’s amazing how time at home can improve my mindset. That, and reaching the end of a difficult period of transition has me focused and happy. I’ve had to let go of a dream of publication in the western historical market, at least for the time being, but that sacrifice has opened the door to … Continue reading Gearing Up
This month I had something of an identity crisis that’s actually helping me refine my goals. My agent has shopped around my proposal for a western romance series for a while now. We’ve received interest but no cigar. At this point we’re evaluating which direction to take my traditional writing career. I would like to … Continue reading My Epiphany Moment
Thanks so much for reading DawnSinger and/or Wayfarer. I’d love to hear what you thought of my novel. I hope you’ll either leave a comment or email me at janalynvoigt@gmail.com to let me know. I’m thrilled that you took the journey into Elderland. If you would like to be informed when DawnKing, book three … Continue reading For Readers of Tales of Faeraven
You’ve probably noticed the radio interview announcement to the left. Here’s an author journal confession: I’d rather design the announcement than do the interview. If I sound nervous, it’s because I am. The interview is set for between 8 and 9 pm Pacific Time, Tuesday, March 12th. That’s a time I’d normally be getting ready to … Continue reading Author Journal: Moving Out of My Comfort Zone
Creative Worlds Changes I’ve moved my blog for writers to my new site at http://LiveWriteBreathe.com. You will not automatically be transferred to that list since not everyone on my email list is a writer who will appreciate that site. Some signed on to follow my journey as an author and/or the progress of Tales of … Continue reading Big Changes for Creative Worlds
This week I’ve decided to move over and let a fellow-author share a message that resonates with me. Guest Brian Holers aims a well-placed swing at the tortured writer stereotype. Whether you agree or disagree with Brian, his take is an interesting one. About Brian Holers An arborist by day and a novelist in every … Continue reading Brian Holers Shatters the Tortured Writer Myth
Author Journal I stared at the email, half-expecting it to somehow morph into a rejection, but no. It was still a contract offer. Letting out a yelp, I snatched my cell phone to call my husband. Later that same day, after opening another email, I would call him back to share more joy. It was … Continue reading Author Journal: Living a Writer’s Dream
Medieval Epic Fantasy Fantasy readers who enjoyed The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis, The Chronicles of Pern by Anne McCaffrey, or The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings epic fantasy trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien are sure to like Tales of Faeraven. Tales of Faeraven carries the reader into the world of Elderland, where two races live an uneasy coexistence and the kingdom of Faeraven … Continue reading Medieval Epic Fantasy
