Thank you to everyone who posted, emailed me, commented on Facebook and Twitter--I'm really pleased with the job that Rae Monet Designs did on my new website and I'm glad that it is being so well received by you all as well!
With that in mind, congratulations to Lisa and Jacqui who have each won a copy of either The Trouble With Destiny or The Morning After--Your choice!
Please email me at jkcoi(AT)rogers(DOT)com with your preference.
Thanks again, and please come visit here often for my book updates, teasers, other news...or just to join in my nonsensical rambling :)
Friday, January 07, 2011
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
It's alive!! ALIVE!!
Oh. My. God.
I don't know if you noticed the change to the blog here, but that's NOTHING compared to my website!! You have to go and check it out. Right. Now.
J.K. Coi
(Then run back here and let me know what you think!)
To celebrate the awesomeness I'm holding a contest and giving away a copy of each of my books. Just comment and tell me what you like to see in an author's website (and if mine meets with your expectations)
Special thanks for the design, construction and maintenance (and extreme patience needed to work with me) go out to Rae Monet Designs.
I don't know if you noticed the change to the blog here, but that's NOTHING compared to my website!! You have to go and check it out. Right. Now.
J.K. Coi
(Then run back here and let me know what you think!)
To celebrate the awesomeness I'm holding a contest and giving away a copy of each of my books. Just comment and tell me what you like to see in an author's website (and if mine meets with your expectations)
Special thanks for the design, construction and maintenance (and extreme patience needed to work with me) go out to Rae Monet Designs.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
RED FOG: Nazi Zombie Graphic Novel
I love everything about writing. I love the shiny beginning, the hair-pulling middle, the cry-fest at the end. I love editing, and promoting (not so much), and everything else that comes between. Except for the uncertainty of the publishing industry.
And how much harder would it be to publish a graphic novel?
I would never have known if not for the writer Chris Williams, and artist Mike Docherty, and their Nazi Zombies. Chris is an Animation Supervisor who has animated or supervised on a variety of films, including the SPIDER-MAN trilogy, OPEN SEASON, CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS and ALICE IN WONDERLAND. Chris holds a degree in Art History from McGill University and a diploma in Classical Animation from Sheridan College. Mike has 30 years of comic book and storyboarding experience. He's worked for MARVEL, WARNER BROS and SONY just to name a few, and has been instrumental in many great projects including the CONAN THE BARBARIAN comic as well as the films STARSHIP TROOPERS and GODZILLA.
I've been following the progress of this project for a while now, and I'm so impressed with everything Chris and Mike have accomplished. With only FIVE DAYS left to raise the money they need, though, they're close but could use as much help as they can get. Please check out their project and become backer. For as little as $20.00 you could make a HUGE difference and get a copy of the finished project as a thank you from these talented guys!
click here
And how much harder would it be to publish a graphic novel?
I would never have known if not for the writer Chris Williams, and artist Mike Docherty, and their Nazi Zombies. Chris is an Animation Supervisor who has animated or supervised on a variety of films, including the SPIDER-MAN trilogy, OPEN SEASON, CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS and ALICE IN WONDERLAND. Chris holds a degree in Art History from McGill University and a diploma in Classical Animation from Sheridan College. Mike has 30 years of comic book and storyboarding experience. He's worked for MARVEL, WARNER BROS and SONY just to name a few, and has been instrumental in many great projects including the CONAN THE BARBARIAN comic as well as the films STARSHIP TROOPERS and GODZILLA.
I've been following the progress of this project for a while now, and I'm so impressed with everything Chris and Mike have accomplished. With only FIVE DAYS left to raise the money they need, though, they're close but could use as much help as they can get. Please check out their project and become backer. For as little as $20.00 you could make a HUGE difference and get a copy of the finished project as a thank you from these talented guys!
click here
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Back to Reality
Come visit me at Happy Endings where I'm sharing a few tips to help get back on the writing horse after the holidays.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
What I really want for Christmas
I'm blogging at the Vauxhall Vixens today. :)
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Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Welcome to December
A little late, but better late than never, right??
Whew. Am I ever glad that November is over and done with. I'm not sure what to tell you about it. It was productive in its way...although not how I had expected it to be. I DIDN'T finish NaNo. Barely started and got derailed early on. Instead, I decided to go through hell and come out the other side a little the worse for wear.
BUT!!
I came out of it all with this!
I'm very pleased and super stoked to announce that my story has been chosen for inclusion in an anthology to be published by Berkley in November, 2011. The theme of the anthology is "Agony and Ecstasy". You can find out the details, and get the line-up of other fabulous authors (including the amazing Meljean Brook, Margaret Rowe, Helen Kay Dimon, Christine D'Abo, Del Dryden, etc...) here
I also have some other amazingness to share soon, but unfortunately since the ink isn't yet dry, I'm keeping this one to myself for just a little while longer, but more news is coming!!
Whew. Am I ever glad that November is over and done with. I'm not sure what to tell you about it. It was productive in its way...although not how I had expected it to be. I DIDN'T finish NaNo. Barely started and got derailed early on. Instead, I decided to go through hell and come out the other side a little the worse for wear.
BUT!!
I came out of it all with this!
I'm very pleased and super stoked to announce that my story has been chosen for inclusion in an anthology to be published by Berkley in November, 2011. The theme of the anthology is "Agony and Ecstasy". You can find out the details, and get the line-up of other fabulous authors (including the amazing Meljean Brook, Margaret Rowe, Helen Kay Dimon, Christine D'Abo, Del Dryden, etc...) here
I also have some other amazingness to share soon, but unfortunately since the ink isn't yet dry, I'm keeping this one to myself for just a little while longer, but more news is coming!!
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
What Would Murdo Do?
So a friend from the day job turned me on to this blog called "What Would Murdo Do?" which is along the same lines of the very popular Sh*t My Dad Says. It's very funny and heartwarming, and I like it for those reasons and because it's written by the friend of a friend. so please check it out and enjoy!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
A Little Friendly Competition
Come by the Happy Endings Blog today for my post about NaNoWriMo and an exciting announcement! :)
Thursday, October 21, 2010
What's Your Point of View?
And...another post at the Vixens today! (would that I could find time for my own blog, lately)
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
D.O.N.E.
It's been a long while since I felt this relaxed. It's been a while since I haven't felt rushed, pressured, compelled to sit in front of the computer screen (besides at the day job). The last year has been a non-stop write-fest to get two books written. Books that I loved from start to finish (and still love)...now that they’re done.
Yes, THE BOOK IS DONE!
I gave myself one deadline and couldn’t quite meet it. Then I gave myself another deadline and wouldn’t let myself not meet it. It meant cutting back on my exercise program, cutting back on my social life (what social life?), cutting back on my internet time, and lots of other things, but I made sure I got the book done.
It felt good. Two weeks later (after the editing), I can honestly say it still felt really good. I spent lots of time with my family. I made homemade soup (French Onion and Butternut Squash). I’ve done laundry and cleaned the house. I volunteered to be the “raffle table mommy” for kiddo’s back-to-school Parent/Teacher BBQ, and I’ve hit the treadmill again (thank God!).
...And it looks like that’s all the time I get. I’m twitchy. Jittery. A little tense and anxious.
I thought I would be able to hold back for at least a month, maybe even right up until after Thanksgiving (we’re planning a family getaway). But it looks like I won’t last that long.
You see, there’s this idea that I have. I know I won’t be writing right away (good for my marriage). It needs time to grow, to be fleshed out, to see if there’s enough substance to fuel the imagination for 90,000 words...but I think there is. And I want to write this. I need to write this.
I am a writer. It’s awesome.
(Please remind me of this three months from now when I’m mired in writer’s block because this awesome idea is causing me to tear out my hair )
Yes, THE BOOK IS DONE!
I gave myself one deadline and couldn’t quite meet it. Then I gave myself another deadline and wouldn’t let myself not meet it. It meant cutting back on my exercise program, cutting back on my social life (what social life?), cutting back on my internet time, and lots of other things, but I made sure I got the book done.
It felt good. Two weeks later (after the editing), I can honestly say it still felt really good. I spent lots of time with my family. I made homemade soup (French Onion and Butternut Squash). I’ve done laundry and cleaned the house. I volunteered to be the “raffle table mommy” for kiddo’s back-to-school Parent/Teacher BBQ, and I’ve hit the treadmill again (thank God!).
...And it looks like that’s all the time I get. I’m twitchy. Jittery. A little tense and anxious.
I thought I would be able to hold back for at least a month, maybe even right up until after Thanksgiving (we’re planning a family getaway). But it looks like I won’t last that long.
You see, there’s this idea that I have. I know I won’t be writing right away (good for my marriage). It needs time to grow, to be fleshed out, to see if there’s enough substance to fuel the imagination for 90,000 words...but I think there is. And I want to write this. I need to write this.
I am a writer. It’s awesome.
(Please remind me of this three months from now when I’m mired in writer’s block because this awesome idea is causing me to tear out my hair )
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
Saturday, July 24, 2010
See You Soon!
Off to Orlando for a combo vacation/writer's conference. It's going to be a blast! Wish my introverted-self luck mingling with all the like-minded writers, I hear this is going to be a completely sold-out show!
I'm looking forward to not only putting faces to the names of a lot of my online writer-buddies, but also getting the opportunity to meet some of the business' movers and shakers, agents, editors, and publishing pros of all types.
I'm also out-of-my-mind excited about the prospect of Disney World. I've never been and it's one of those things that everyone should try to do no matter how old they are.
I'll be sure to take lots of pictures and post them as soon as I get back.
Have a great week!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Gearing Up
Come visit me today at the Vixen blog where I share my excitement about getting ready for my first RWA National Conference.
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
The Cave
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I'm writing madly and furiously to try and get my book finished before we leave for Orlando at the end of July, which means I'm going to be scarce and very distracted. If you see me pop out every once in a while, just make sure I remember my name and remind me to eat.
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Happy Weekend
It's been a busy week, and when that happens, I always look forward to the weekend, hoping to be able to relax and wind down...but that really never seems to happen because the weekends are filled with another kind of busy.
Do you ever feel as if there's no room in the hectic schedule to break free of it and try something new? Something different?
That's why, no matter how busy we are, our family makes it a point to set aside at least a weekend a month to do something exciting together--okay maybe not exciting, we're not bungee jumping or anything, but you know what I mean...
One weekend it was a trip to the Great Wolf Lodge (wheeeeee!!), and then the next weekend it was a weekend doing nothing but watching movies and playing Wii together, then another one of camping in the backyard and a bonfire with roasted marshmallows (we had to recover from the cost of the GWL excursion). This weekend is my son's lacrosse tournament, so I will be spending the weekend in an arena--it may not seem very special or exciting, but I love to watch him play, and I love watching the other kids and the parents. It's also one of the few chances I get to just sit back with no responsibilities, absolutely nothing to get done, but be there cheering kiddo on. And it is definitely a break from the routine.
What are your weekend plans? What do you like to do to break away from the everyday?
Do you ever feel as if there's no room in the hectic schedule to break free of it and try something new? Something different?
That's why, no matter how busy we are, our family makes it a point to set aside at least a weekend a month to do something exciting together--okay maybe not exciting, we're not bungee jumping or anything, but you know what I mean...
One weekend it was a trip to the Great Wolf Lodge (wheeeeee!!), and then the next weekend it was a weekend doing nothing but watching movies and playing Wii together, then another one of camping in the backyard and a bonfire with roasted marshmallows (we had to recover from the cost of the GWL excursion). This weekend is my son's lacrosse tournament, so I will be spending the weekend in an arena--it may not seem very special or exciting, but I love to watch him play, and I love watching the other kids and the parents. It's also one of the few chances I get to just sit back with no responsibilities, absolutely nothing to get done, but be there cheering kiddo on. And it is definitely a break from the routine.
What are your weekend plans? What do you like to do to break away from the everyday?
