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Rae Hachton
I answered this question underneath the comment you left, but to make sure you do get it:
Hey Jane! I am sooooo sorry! I sincerely apologize for the extended wait. However, the Pretty in Black series is currently being rewritten and that's what is taking so long. There will be brand new books releasing that have brand new, never before seen content in them that wasn't in the original books. I haven't given up on you or my readers, I promise! Evermore is coming. The new books are coming. I'm working as fast as I can too. Fingers crossed, Pretty in Black #1 and Black Satin will drop next year, with Raven in the Grave and Evermore to follow. Thank you!
Hey Jane! I am sooooo sorry! I sincerely apologize for the extended wait. However, the Pretty in Black series is currently being rewritten and that's what is taking so long. There will be brand new books releasing that have brand new, never before seen content in them that wasn't in the original books. I haven't given up on you or my readers, I promise! Evermore is coming. The new books are coming. I'm working as fast as I can too. Fingers crossed, Pretty in Black #1 and Black Satin will drop next year, with Raven in the Grave and Evermore to follow. Thank you!
Rae Hachton
Hey Ashley :)
There is not an official release date yet, but I am shooting for October 5, 2017. Yes, that's still a long wait, and a long time from now. But there's a lot involved when preparing to release a book, like editing, etc, which takes a while. I am also currently rewriting the first three books and there will be new versions of those releasing next year.
There is not an official release date yet, but I am shooting for October 5, 2017. Yes, that's still a long wait, and a long time from now. But there's a lot involved when preparing to release a book, like editing, etc, which takes a while. I am also currently rewriting the first three books and there will be new versions of those releasing next year.
Rae Hachton
Yes. The first three books will be republished in a bundle which will automatically update just like the individual books, and Evermore will be published to Google Play separately as a single book :)
Rae Hachton
Hey Ashley!
Evermore is slotted to release October 5, 2017. I am currently rewriting the first three books in the Pretty in Black series, all of which will release immediately upon completion. (I will announce the re-release of the first three books just as soon as I have the publication date.)
Evermore will be scheduled for pre-order Spring/Summer of 2017! The paperbacks will be available next year too. You will not have to buy the e-books again; updates will be made available for every retailer and I will put those instructions on my blog for anyone who might encounter confusion/difficulty when obtaining the updated versions.
If you have any more questions, please ask me! Thank you!
Evermore is slotted to release October 5, 2017. I am currently rewriting the first three books in the Pretty in Black series, all of which will release immediately upon completion. (I will announce the re-release of the first three books just as soon as I have the publication date.)
Evermore will be scheduled for pre-order Spring/Summer of 2017! The paperbacks will be available next year too. You will not have to buy the e-books again; updates will be made available for every retailer and I will put those instructions on my blog for anyone who might encounter confusion/difficulty when obtaining the updated versions.
If you have any more questions, please ask me! Thank you!
Rae Hachton
Hey!
I will try my best to offer some good advice. There are several different types of Writer's Block and I've gotten it on many occasions.
Some people say you must step away and return to your story later, but I, however, call baloney on that one. I'm a full believer that you must chase inspiration down and not wait for it to find you.
Feed and fuel your inspiration. You can do this in many different ways. Listening to really good music, going for a walk, reading a good book. I love Pinterest because there are soooo many inspiring photos there. Try making a book board and pin photos to it that remind you of your story and characters. For ideas, you can check out my Pretty in Black board here:
Also, perhaps you can make a book soundtrack, a Playlist of songs that remind you of your book and characters too. I do this for every book because it helps me easily return to what I'm working on once I start listening to the songs, and some songs have even inspired entire scenes in the book!
I try to keep a writing routine. My routine is fairly random, but I make sure that I go to the computer everyday, even on the days I don't feel like it. Some days, I write. And my output might be small (250 words) or larger (5,000) on my best day. Also, I keep track of what time of day it is and how long I wrote. I've found that my glory hour is usually between 2 and 4 a.m. That's when I can crank out the most words very fast.
Other times, I go to the computer or to my writing space and I don't write. I invent. I create. I sketch out scenes that I want to write. I pin photos to my inspiration board on pinterest and listen to music. Oh! And sometimes if the words aren't coming, I go find a word generator and I just start making a list of random words that I like. You can even open up books at random and do this too! I have a writing journal and I collect words in it. Sometimes those words begin to inspire sentences or phrases too. I'll write those down as they come to me and later on, I usually end up using them in my book :)
Check out some writing generators too. They are fun and can jog your creative mind. I personally love and fantasynamegenerators.com
Both of those offer all types of different gens. Even if I don't end up using any of the things that it generates, a word or two usually makes me think of something else that eventually leads me back to writing.
Whatever you do, don't force the words to come.
I find that words and ideas come to me the best when I'm relaxed and being creative. When it's fun, the words pour down like candy rain. When it starts to feel like work, everything stops flowing.
If you're not writing and can't figure out what to write next, this might be an indication that your Muse is in need of a party! Throw him or her a party! Let your Muse out to have fun.
And sometimes this means that YOU are in need of some fun. Go visit your favorite place or hang out with friends, etc.
But if you want to be a writer, make sure you fit writing into your life every day somehow, even if it's just for 15 minutes.
If you continue to do this, your Muse will show up. Once you start skipping it becomes harder to get back in the swing of things. You learn the craft of writing by doing. Make it a daily habit.
I hope that this has, in some small way, helped.
I will try my best to offer some good advice. There are several different types of Writer's Block and I've gotten it on many occasions.
Some people say you must step away and return to your story later, but I, however, call baloney on that one. I'm a full believer that you must chase inspiration down and not wait for it to find you.
Feed and fuel your inspiration. You can do this in many different ways. Listening to really good music, going for a walk, reading a good book. I love Pinterest because there are soooo many inspiring photos there. Try making a book board and pin photos to it that remind you of your story and characters. For ideas, you can check out my Pretty in Black board here:
Also, perhaps you can make a book soundtrack, a Playlist of songs that remind you of your book and characters too. I do this for every book because it helps me easily return to what I'm working on once I start listening to the songs, and some songs have even inspired entire scenes in the book!
I try to keep a writing routine. My routine is fairly random, but I make sure that I go to the computer everyday, even on the days I don't feel like it. Some days, I write. And my output might be small (250 words) or larger (5,000) on my best day. Also, I keep track of what time of day it is and how long I wrote. I've found that my glory hour is usually between 2 and 4 a.m. That's when I can crank out the most words very fast.
Other times, I go to the computer or to my writing space and I don't write. I invent. I create. I sketch out scenes that I want to write. I pin photos to my inspiration board on pinterest and listen to music. Oh! And sometimes if the words aren't coming, I go find a word generator and I just start making a list of random words that I like. You can even open up books at random and do this too! I have a writing journal and I collect words in it. Sometimes those words begin to inspire sentences or phrases too. I'll write those down as they come to me and later on, I usually end up using them in my book :)
Check out some writing generators too. They are fun and can jog your creative mind. I personally love and fantasynamegenerators.com
Both of those offer all types of different gens. Even if I don't end up using any of the things that it generates, a word or two usually makes me think of something else that eventually leads me back to writing.
Whatever you do, don't force the words to come.
I find that words and ideas come to me the best when I'm relaxed and being creative. When it's fun, the words pour down like candy rain. When it starts to feel like work, everything stops flowing.
If you're not writing and can't figure out what to write next, this might be an indication that your Muse is in need of a party! Throw him or her a party! Let your Muse out to have fun.
And sometimes this means that YOU are in need of some fun. Go visit your favorite place or hang out with friends, etc.
But if you want to be a writer, make sure you fit writing into your life every day somehow, even if it's just for 15 minutes.
If you continue to do this, your Muse will show up. Once you start skipping it becomes harder to get back in the swing of things. You learn the craft of writing by doing. Make it a daily habit.
I hope that this has, in some small way, helped.
Rae Hachton
Hi Shannon :) I am happy to answer your questions. At the end of Pretty in Black there is an excerpt from another book series of mine called Eternally. It's separate from Pretty in Black.
The Pretty in Black series has 4 books total,
1. Pretty in Black
2. Black Satin
3. Raven in the Grave
4. Evermore
Heath and Catherine are the main characters from Eternally.Eternally #1 is already published and available for reading :) The part you read was only a sample chapter from the book. ;)
PIB 1-3 Are also published and I'm still working on the last book in the Pretty in Black series.
Also....about your email: were you trying to sign up for my mailing list? Is that what you mean? I'll double check and see if you're on there. If you have any more questions, let me know :)
The Pretty in Black series has 4 books total,
1. Pretty in Black
2. Black Satin
3. Raven in the Grave
4. Evermore
Heath and Catherine are the main characters from Eternally.Eternally #1 is already published and available for reading :) The part you read was only a sample chapter from the book. ;)
PIB 1-3 Are also published and I'm still working on the last book in the Pretty in Black series.
Also....about your email: were you trying to sign up for my mailing list? Is that what you mean? I'll double check and see if you're on there. If you have any more questions, let me know :)
Rae Hachton
Hey :) A lot of people from your lovely country have been able to download it either on Amazon here: or Google Play here:
However, you can also read it here:
Thanks!
However, you can also read it here:
Thanks!
Rae Hachton
Thank You, Eleanor :) The Paperback Edition of Eternally will be out in early November. All of my paperbacks are getting updates right now, which is why there is a delay. I will let you know the minute the paperback is available.
Rae Hachton
Hey! Thanks for letting me know that you're unable to find the books anywhere. Right now, Pretty in Black, Black Satin, and Raven in the Grave are the only ones that are on all of the possible e-book channels; Frankie's Monster and The Summer of Me & You can only be found on a few of them, but they are coming to more retailers soon.
Print Editions of my books can be found at the book depository, Amazon, and B&N.
Click the link below to go to the Landing Page of my website, which will direct you to where all of my books can be found, and let me know if any of these options work for you.
If for some reason, the link doesn't work: Copy & Paste this into your browser:
PS: If your library doesn't have it, tell them and they will be able to order it for you :) Either in e-book to borrow, or in print to read. Bookstores can do this as well for the print editions.
Print Editions of my books can be found at the book depository, Amazon, and B&N.
Click the link below to go to the Landing Page of my website, which will direct you to where all of my books can be found, and let me know if any of these options work for you.
If for some reason, the link doesn't work: Copy & Paste this into your browser:
PS: If your library doesn't have it, tell them and they will be able to order it for you :) Either in e-book to borrow, or in print to read. Bookstores can do this as well for the print editions.
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