Fancy Book Haul
Thanks to my awesome parents gifting me with mooney (misspelled on purpose) this past holiday season, I finally got to picked up all these freaking awesome books over the last few weeks. Books I have been wanting for like, SO long. hugs giant pile of books
Granted I already have a Complete Grimm’s Fairy Tales AND a Complete Hans Christen Anderson, but I swear there are stories in these anthologies I have not read before. But even if I had, I wanted the new covers. They look so good, and will look even better on my new entertainment center when I get one day in the probably kind of distant future because those things cost a LOT more than I thought they did.

SEE! So pretty right? ^_^
The book you can’t see the title of is Frankenstein. I didn’t realized it was covered up when I took the picture to send to my parents so they could see what they bought me for Christmas. π Also, that is Monopoly Zelda in the background. Hee,hee.


I’ve always wanted my own mini library. It’s going to happen, folks. It’s going to happen. ^_^
In other news, I have settled on a title for “The Raven.” Ready for this? It will blow your mind. RAVEN.
Yeah, that’s it. Lol!Β My pseudo-sequel-companion idea is called “Sparrow” so I thought they sounded nice together. ^_^
When in doubt, just keep it simple, right?
I really couldn’t think of anything else, and it’s not THAT important, so I figured it was better to use that brain space for something more productive like editing and brainstorming.
And speaking of brainstorming, I do have a next project lined up!! I was going to try outlining two stories, but one of them is either being blocked by the other one, blocked by me, or is really just not ready. I don’t know. It doesn’t matter.Β The important thing is that I listen to that little voice in my head that tells me what to write and the best way to dive into it.
I’m calling the new story “Painted Chaos.” ^_^ It’s a supernaturally laced horror story, and for once in my life, I can actually make really good use of modern day technology, instead of barely even mentioning it like I usually do.
I started my outline this past weekend. I’m 5 chapters in. ^_^ I’m going to hand write it first even though I hate doing that, but if I do, I can make changes to it as I type it up. And I have the benefit of being able to sneak chapters in at work, in bed, and while I watch television, so that makes it worth the crick I’ll get in my neck when I type it up.
I like to think I have this finely tuned outlining, drafting, and editing process that comes with having been writing for more than half of my life, but the truth is: I don’t.
My editing style changes from novel to novel. Just like my brainstorming and outlining approach changes from story to story. Sometimes I need to just go ahead and write the first chapter or three before I start outlining. Most of the time I need to have at least a few chapters outlined before I start. Other times I need the entire story outlined before I write a word.
As much as I would love to do things the quickest way every single time, I would only hinder the flow of words if I did. Last time I finished a story, I edited and revised in layers: big stuff first, then problematic scenes and chapters, then I started back over from the beginning. This time, I’m diving straight into it. DISCORD took five rounds, RAVEN should take three. (Barring no horrible, terrible problems crop up!!)
On those same stories, I outlined DISCORD I as wrote, and I had very little figured out before I started. (My least favorite way, by the way!) RAVEN I had everything outlined before I started, and the plot changed very little. I don’t know what will happen this time, outside of the fact that I will have at least 5 chapters outlined before I start. All that matters is that I feel really good about it.
Plus, I haven’t had a body count this high in about seven years, so celebrations! #things-only-a-writer-can-say-without-sounding-crazy — at least to other writers anyway. π
Write On. Read On. Game On. ^_^
15 Comments
Ashley Dominique
Oh my gosh. I’m one of those people who plots their future home. I’m pretty positive that I want a library room. I have so many books as it is and I keep buying more.
krystal jane
A library room is a must! I’m still undecided on if I want to make room for a sitting area in there or not. But I’m already planning how I’m going to organize my collection. ^_^
Michelle A (@SunflowerRei)
Those are gorgeous books! And I totally get how each project is different. Good luck on yours.
krystal jane
Aren’t they?! ^_^
Thank you! Knowing it’s there will keep me from taking forever with my edits.
Tonja Drecker
Congrats, those books are gorgeous!
krystal jane
^_^
sandiedocker
I am so there with you on the home library dream. I have pictured mine a million times. What a great haul for Christmas. I bet you’re still rubbing your hands with glee.
I love the sound of Raven and Sparrow together!!! And Painted Chaos – perfection. You are a title me thinks.
krystal jane
^_^ I do have a brainstorming session for titles. Sometimes I get something good. π
Yep, still estastic about my books. ^_^
Michelle Wallace
I could hug those books with you! *group book-hugging-moment*
I promised myself the entire Dr. Seuss collection… one of these days I WILL get my hands on it!!
You hate hand writing? *mock horror*
I LOVE it. I can do it e-v-e-r-y day! π
Painted Chaos. I like the sound of the title. Smart choice.
Something about it stirs something else… yet it still leaves a sense of confusion… if that makes sense…? Probably not.
The title is very evocative.
Michelle Wallace
I don’t know what happened to my balloon avatar? Swallowed in cyberspace? Strange.
krystal jane
Group book hugging! ^_^
I also want Dr. Seuss. I just got my hands on the Grinch!
Thank you so much! I struggle with titles a lot, so that’s so good to hear!
I don’t know what’s going on with the avatars. I changed something last month, now they’re not showing up sometimes.
Randi Lee (@lee_randi)
Hi Krystal! Great talking with you yesterday π I think it’s great that you’ve gotten so far with Raven and that your new project is 17 chapters outlined. I also agree that every project goes differently. Good work, lady, and keep it up!
krystal jane
Thank you so much! ^_^ I’m so happy you finished Affected!!! And I can’t wait to hear about how the new idea progresses! Celebrations are in order for the both of us, I think. π
Jodi
Oh my gosh! *swoons*!! I love pretty books so much. I even started a Pinterest board just for pretty book covers. I told my hubby this weekend “All I want for my birthday is pretty books.” (My birthday is still seven months away, but it doesn’t hurt to start planting [big fat] seeds now).
krystal jane
Yes! Plant them!! It was definitely a dream come true to cart all those books home. ^_^