So, I haven't written here in a very long time. Uncle John won't let me forget that. Now that we're done stating the obvious, on to the blog...
So, I'd like to know what I should write, because I have many on-going stories. In the last post, you read the first chapter of one of my works, which is currently untitled. That is actually one of the reasons for this post. I'd like some feedback on what I should title that story (I'll give you some more information below).
What I'd also like some feedback on is which story I should pursue more. I'm kinda not working on any of these right now, but I'd like to work on one of them.
So, to give you a better idea, here are some background information regarding my stories and a little teaser/summary. :) Enjoy, and please give me some ideas if you have them.
Stories:
Story #1
Title: The Other Side
Status: Semi-Completed 50000+ word novel (still in editing process with many details to be added. Approximately 230 pages right now)
Genre: Middle Age (Preteen) Sci-Fi
Main Character: Juli Leopold
Summary/Teaser: In 2039, how do you imagine our world? In thirty years time, do you think the technology will have advanced past our current comprehension? In The Other Side, you'll find that that is definitely not the case. In fact, the world isn't much different or more advanced than our world today: It's completely normal. And that's exactly why it is so appealing to Juli Leopold, for she lives in a world that isn't like ours--though it originated from our world. For you see, a boy named Nicodemus created this world in vengeance against all adults, who he believes wronged him long ago. Stealing children to create citiznes for his new kingdom, he has created a world completely of children thirteen and younger.
A world of only children... no adults... It seems like everything we once dreamed of. But Juli and her two friends, Tom and Kari, would do anything for parents and what we have. Since Tom and Kari were too late, it is up to Juli to escape this world with the help of some unexpected friends, and save the ignorant children of her world--and try to find the love of a family in the process.
Getting anywhere?: Kinda, not really. I actually sent the first ten pages to a literary agent, but it was rejected. (That's ok, you wanna know how many times Twilight by Stephenie Meyer was turned down? I bet those agents are kicking themselves now.) I know I have a lot of editing to do before it's good enough to get representation.
Story #2
Title: N/A (Need help!)
Status: Only thing written is the preface (which I posted previously) and most of the first chapter. I also have a rough outline in my head of the whole plot. I want this to be a full-lengthed novel at some point.
Genre: Young Adult Romance/Drama
Main Character: Violet St. Clair
Summary/Teaser: Having been sold into slavery by her own aunt at the age of four, life never really went right for Violet St. Clair (though she might tell you differently). After being taken in by the resident slave trader, Liam Roddick, she makes her life in the Roddick's home--never quite family, but never treated like a servant. After Liam dies, she is sold to a new family by Mrs. Roddick... little did she know how this would change her life forever. Now a optimistic, incorrigible but beautiful young woman of eighteen, she is off with her best friend, Coleen, to the McAllen Esate...
The Infamous McAllen Twins, Clayton and Brendan, are polar opposites. Clayton McAllen- the hard-headed scholar- doesn't see the use in indulgances like gambling or women, while his brother Brendan McAllen- the playboy- doesn't see the need for anything but indulgances--which he gets easily being the handsome son of a millionare entrepeneur. The one thing the two boys do have in common, however, is their recent fascination with their newest servant, Violet St. Clair. The only problem is one will deny it until his death bed and the other is not used to not getting what he wants.
Getting Anywhere?: Not really. I still need a title, for goodness sake.
Story #3
Title: N/A
Status: Just an idea, two names, and a preface right now
Genre: Young Adult Loss/Friendship/Romance
Main Characters: Adelina Marshall and Jay Hawkins
Summary/Teaser: Addy Marshall is the definition of average. Everything about her is mediocre... except her friend Jay. Jay is everything unusual and exciting, new and fascinating. As she gets to know Jay, she gets to know herself more. He makes her who she is. She doesn't think she can live without him... but she could realize this just a moment too late.
Life is short: Live while you're alive. You can sleep when you're dead.
-Jay Hawkins
So there are my three main stories :) Help me decide which to work on, give me some names for stories!
Thanks for reading, and any response is appreciated.
-TG
