Things are moving right along in the editing process. Though it is not yet completed, I am looking forward to sending the finished product to Abbott Press for publishing. Its interesting looking back on the work you've done and pick up on little things that you forgot to add in. Writing can be a blur from one topic to the next. Sometimes I find myself trying to remember so much of the little details that I have to abandon them, get the main points out, and then return to add detailing.
Its also hard to accept that what you've done is good enough. I always look at my work and wonder 'how can it be better?' I do this at least 100 times as I'm reading. The final edit is going to be a massive overhaul on the whole book. When I get the manuscripts back from my two editors I will be embarking on an in-depth review/edit of the whole work. The anticipation for that moment is intimidating and exciting, since it will be the end of a long writing journey, but a mountain of work to get through to do it. This whole process is a labor of love for me and thank goodness for that, because if I didn't love it, then I wouldn't do it.
The manuscript will then go under review at Abbott, with hopefully little to no changes made to the work. While Abbott is reviewing the manuscript I will begin character design with my husband and artist, Ron Barba. I do anticipate this collaboration to be interesting. We are both very creative people and its always difficult to get a picture out of one person's head, translate it to another person, who then must put it on paper. I think we are up to the challenge. I can't wait to see what Ron has in store for the cover art as well. I am hoping for something that will make my novel pop off a screen or bookshelf. So far my ideas are simple, but really good in detail, at least I think so.
Once the cover is created and is approved by Abbott I will post it to my Facebook Fan page. All the drawings Ron does will be copyrighted and posted to his Fine Art America site for purchase. I know that people will fall in love with my characters and will want posters of their favorites, what better than the artist sketch itself? Of course die hard fans will appreciate that more, but I think it will be a nice sentiment.
I just wanted to thank everyone for their support during this process. I am really looking forward to the final stages of this en devour and I hope its final product is everything I think it will be. If I happen to disappear for a while during the above mentioned time, feel free to leave me posts or comments here or on my page. In no means to I mean to neglect anyone and I will try to get back to you as fast as I can. I, of course, will notify you when this final overhaul is going to begin.
Have a blessed day everyone! Happy reading!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Do you like magic? How about epic battles? Elves aren't the only ones who can fight. Check out this story of a female assassin. Her struggle to discover the fate of her long lost family. The battle to keep good in control of this world. These battle scenes are fit for the silver screen!
We have also decided to include drawings of the characters in the rear of the novel. I believe this will add to the experience and help with envisioning the characters. Naturally I selected Artist, Ronald Barba for the cover art and the character drawings. You can find Ron at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ronald-Barba-Artist/186860578071034
We have also decided to include drawings of the characters in the rear of the novel. I believe this will add to the experience and help with envisioning the characters. Naturally I selected Artist, Ronald Barba for the cover art and the character drawings. You can find Ron at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ronald-Barba-Artist/186860578071034
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Why did I chose to be a Fantasy writer?
Well there are a lot of Fantasy novels out there. The genera's popularity has particularly exploded after the release of movies like LoR and I anticipate another small boom after the Hobbit is released. I chose to be a Fantasy writer because that is what appeals to me. I have a profession that is very real and shoves the realism of this world right in your face. The world of Fantasy writing allows me to escape that, even for just a moment. It affords me the opportunity to just break away from the world around me and be completely in creative conceptual control.
With famous Authors like RA Salvatore how is there room for me in this giant world that is Fantasy?
RA is a very respected author and rightfully so. He has inspired my writing as I am sure he has inspired many people. He even has his creative hand in a video game now. I hope one day to be as highly respected as he is. I think the individualism of my ideas and the characters loose basis on real people in my life will set me apart. I have not chosen to neglect forms of mythical creatures; I just embrace and include them. For instance, what is the difference between a pixie and a fairy? Most people would define them as not having a difference at all. I do not. In my novel they are two completely different beings and I explain how in the novel itself.
How did I get the idea to write this novel?
I've always wanted to write a novel. In high school I started writing poetry and that's where the dream started. I had been trying to write a novel since then, but I don't think I had enough depth of character myself to succeed. I threw out many ideas since I started hating them. One day, in 2011, I sat down and started typing and this story came out. I had it developing in my head the whole time and finally was able to fill the gaps. I think I needed life experience and to develop into myself a little more in order to do this.
What is it like writing a novel?
As you can imagine its time consuming. I became really great friends with a dictionary and thesaurus. Its also creatively exhausting. I could most compare it to a musician who creates a whole CD of songs or an artist after they finish a painting or drawing. Your so proud of yourself and your work, but your mentally and emotionally drained. I have edited the book myself at least five times and finally had to let two other trusted individuals read it. The thing about this is, at least for me, I tend to second guess myself. I'm sort of a perfectionist, so what others say is great I only see as acceptable. That is only because I am its creator and I am harder on myself.
Do I plan to write further novels?
This is the first book in a saga, or at least what I hope will be a saga. Since I will be self published (there is no upfront money in self publishing) I want to make sure there will be interest before I spend the money to publish another. I sincerely hope there will be that much interest. I've already started planning the second novel in the saga.
What are my goals as a writer?
Firstly I hope to inspire someone, maybe the next great writer in Literature. I don't expect my novel to be on the level of a Pulitzer Prize, though that would be great. I mainly hope it accomplishes the respected Best Seller level. I like to my know ideas are accepted and out there. I want to keep the fun in writing. The day this does not continue being fun for me, is the day I stop. Monetarily this is very attractive, but the world of writing and publishing is a sink or swim industry. The important thing is for me to stay grounded and I'm thankful to have great family and friends around me who will keep me in check.
Well there are a lot of Fantasy novels out there. The genera's popularity has particularly exploded after the release of movies like LoR and I anticipate another small boom after the Hobbit is released. I chose to be a Fantasy writer because that is what appeals to me. I have a profession that is very real and shoves the realism of this world right in your face. The world of Fantasy writing allows me to escape that, even for just a moment. It affords me the opportunity to just break away from the world around me and be completely in creative conceptual control.
With famous Authors like RA Salvatore how is there room for me in this giant world that is Fantasy?
RA is a very respected author and rightfully so. He has inspired my writing as I am sure he has inspired many people. He even has his creative hand in a video game now. I hope one day to be as highly respected as he is. I think the individualism of my ideas and the characters loose basis on real people in my life will set me apart. I have not chosen to neglect forms of mythical creatures; I just embrace and include them. For instance, what is the difference between a pixie and a fairy? Most people would define them as not having a difference at all. I do not. In my novel they are two completely different beings and I explain how in the novel itself.
How did I get the idea to write this novel?
I've always wanted to write a novel. In high school I started writing poetry and that's where the dream started. I had been trying to write a novel since then, but I don't think I had enough depth of character myself to succeed. I threw out many ideas since I started hating them. One day, in 2011, I sat down and started typing and this story came out. I had it developing in my head the whole time and finally was able to fill the gaps. I think I needed life experience and to develop into myself a little more in order to do this.
What is it like writing a novel?
As you can imagine its time consuming. I became really great friends with a dictionary and thesaurus. Its also creatively exhausting. I could most compare it to a musician who creates a whole CD of songs or an artist after they finish a painting or drawing. Your so proud of yourself and your work, but your mentally and emotionally drained. I have edited the book myself at least five times and finally had to let two other trusted individuals read it. The thing about this is, at least for me, I tend to second guess myself. I'm sort of a perfectionist, so what others say is great I only see as acceptable. That is only because I am its creator and I am harder on myself.
Do I plan to write further novels?
This is the first book in a saga, or at least what I hope will be a saga. Since I will be self published (there is no upfront money in self publishing) I want to make sure there will be interest before I spend the money to publish another. I sincerely hope there will be that much interest. I've already started planning the second novel in the saga.
What are my goals as a writer?
Firstly I hope to inspire someone, maybe the next great writer in Literature. I don't expect my novel to be on the level of a Pulitzer Prize, though that would be great. I mainly hope it accomplishes the respected Best Seller level. I like to my know ideas are accepted and out there. I want to keep the fun in writing. The day this does not continue being fun for me, is the day I stop. Monetarily this is very attractive, but the world of writing and publishing is a sink or swim industry. The important thing is for me to stay grounded and I'm thankful to have great family and friends around me who will keep me in check.
Friday, January 27, 2012
A young woman separated from her family is forced to fight for survival in a new world. Will she adapt or will this be to much to overcome? Everything she ever knew, friends and family torn away from her in an instant. Cast into a new world, so different from our own, how will she adapt? Follow her as she struggles to hold onto hope and life.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
A Life Restored
Greetings to all. I am Sarah Barba an aspiring author who is about to make a splash in the world of Fantasy writing (at least I hope). This has been a dream of mine for many years and now I am finally about to make it come true. I am in the final stages of preparing my book to send it to Abbott Press for publishing.
This is a story of a woman, Airlea, who has had her world ripped apart. Cast back in time, to a simpler age you would think life could just reset, but that is not the case. Everything around her has changed. She is now in a world of magic, giants, and characters she never thought possible. The world as we know it is changing, but her world is gone. Forced to adapt in a completely new environment, how would you survive in her world? Follow me for more of the story and to be one of the first notified when my first book is released for purchase!
I don't want to give to much away, but this is going to be amazing.
Follow me on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sarah-Barba-Author/221873424570426
This is a story of a woman, Airlea, who has had her world ripped apart. Cast back in time, to a simpler age you would think life could just reset, but that is not the case. Everything around her has changed. She is now in a world of magic, giants, and characters she never thought possible. The world as we know it is changing, but her world is gone. Forced to adapt in a completely new environment, how would you survive in her world? Follow me for more of the story and to be one of the first notified when my first book is released for purchase!
I don't want to give to much away, but this is going to be amazing.
Follow me on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sarah-Barba-Author/221873424570426
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