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Monday, July 18, 2005Wanna Hear a Story?Bear with me while I attempt to create a "place" -- or perhaps a name -- for myself as a fantasy writer. For almost four years I've been "Jill Schafer Boehme, non-fiction/humor/encouragement." I'm not walking away from all that -- it's a huge part of who I am and where my heart is. But I can't lump my fantasy writing in with all that. So, we've got JILLIANBOEHME.COM parked -- the official web-site-to-be of my "fantasy author" persona. We've also parked a site for the title of my first novel (sorry, can't disclose that yet!). So a few things are in place. But here's what I'm toying with. I'm thinking of starting a serial fantasy story online. A monthly installment, can't-wait-to-see-what-happens-next kind of thing. Avid readers can sign up to receive a notice in their inbox when the next chapter is available. It will give me the opportunity to stretch my writing abilities, as well as to establish a reader base. Here's what worries me -- do I have the time and creative energy to do this? I've already got a story bubbling just beneath the surface of my brain. And heck -- Charles Dickens did it, so why can't I? I'm way less verbose than he is, by any stretch. He wasn't homeschooling his children, though. And I'm fairly sure he didn't have to clean a house and do laundry for six people, either. So I've really got to think this one out, don't I? It sounds incredibly fun, though. I really want to do it. I think I just need to de-weenie myself. There really isn't any reason that I can't commit to creating something like this. Right?? Anyway, I'll let you know. In the meantime, send this blog to every half-crazed fantasy-lover you know who's dying for a good online read. If I get enough rabid pleas to go ahead and begin the series, I may just get over my fears a little more quickly. Have a great Monday! |
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I am: Mother to five stunningly individualistic children... Writer of young adult fantasy... Passionate advocate for Women At Home... Madly in love with my husband... In need of Organic Gourmet Chocolate on a regular basis. I've got a Paypal account if you'd like to contribute to the cause....
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4of my readers are feeling chatty:
You know i support anything you do :-) and i love reading your writing!
Exciting idea Jill!
You're already self-cautioning against overcommitment so it will be redundant when I say follow the Lord's leading. :)
After you've done the tasks He's appointed you to do you're free to choose the ones that bring your heart joy - and bless others in the process.
Looking forward to fiction, French eating, posting pictures of your kids..whatever - enjoy the process my friend! :)
Oh, I hope hope hope that you choose to do this! Sign me up and my dh too!!!
I would love to read your fantasy novel online! What fun! Chris and I would be on pins and needles waiting for the next one!
Be well,
Jenn
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