Monday, January 12, 2015

Monday Mishmash: 1/12/15


Happy Monday! Monday Mishmash is a weekly meme dedicated to sharing what's on your mind. Feel free to grab the button and post your own Mishmash.

Here's what's on my mind today:
  1. Editing  I've been very busy with edits, which I love. I've gotten to work on some really great manuscripts.
  2. Revisions  I finished up revisions on Out of the Ashes, and I really love this book.
  3. Drafting  Campus Crush fans have demanded politely asked for another book for Mike. ;) I couldn't say no. Mike needs his HEA. So last night I began drafting his book. And yes, I believe it will be a full-length novel instead of a novella, but don't quote me on that just yet.
  4. Balance  This month is all about finding balance as I edit, revise, and draft at the same time. Eek!
  5. Kelly's Coven Giveaways  I have an awesome street team and this month I'm rewarding them in two ways—with the opportunity to beta read Out of the Ashes AND with a giveaway for a signed book (of mine) of their choice. I've gotten several new members this month. Will you be next? You can join us here.
That's it for me. What's on your mind today?

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36 comments:

  1. Yanting GuehJanuary 12, 2015 at 1:02 AM

    Sounds like you got quite a bit done recently. My work focus has been scattered lately due to family vacation. Feel the urge to get back to my normal routine.

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    1. Kelly HashwayJanuary 12, 2015 at 9:32 AM

      Routines are good. I couldn't live without them.

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  2. FiJanuary 12, 2015 at 2:42 AM

    Hope you find your balance. I'm finally getting back to some writing this week (even with an ill son at home). Have a great week.

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    1. Kelly HashwayJanuary 12, 2015 at 9:32 AM

      I hope your son feels better soon. My daughter has a snow day today, so I'm working here and there around entertaining her.

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  3. Dianne K. SalerniJanuary 12, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    I commend you on editing, revising, and drafting all at the same time.

    I believe I could edit somebody else's work while working on one of my own manuscripts, but I've tried revising a manuscript while drafting another, and that was a mess! I'll avoid doing it again, until and unless deadlines demand that I do!

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    1. Kelly HashwayJanuary 12, 2015 at 9:33 AM

      Yeah, I never liked doing that, but deadlines have forced me to. I'm getting used to it. Thankfully. ;)

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  4. UnknownJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    awesome, congrats on finishing revisions! and I pretty much killed it with some writing this weekend, so I'm feeling really accomplished :)

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  5. Chrys FeyJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    Finding balance is always important.

    I'm one of those fans who demanded another story for Mike. ;) And I'm so excited that you're writing it! And a full-length novel? YAY! :D

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  6. Karen Wojcik BernerJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    It's difficult to do all of those at the same time. It takes extraordinary concentration. I'm amazed you can keep all of your projects straight.

    Today, I'm celebrate the release of my new novel. Woohoo.

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  7. William KendallJanuary 12, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    It sounds like you've been exceedingly busy!

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  8. DMSJanuary 12, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    I love that you are listening to your fans for your current book. Awesome! Good luck finding your balance. :)
    ~Jess

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  9. Auden JohnsonJanuary 12, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    Good luck finding your balance. You got a lot going on. I need to work on balancing my projects too.

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    1. Kelly HashwayJanuary 13, 2015 at 7:38 AM

      Good luck with finding balance in your projects too, Auden.

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  10. UnknownJanuary 12, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    I WISH I had revisions to make, but I'm technically blink this week since I've lost my computer glasses. I'll be back to my old self in the next day or so!!

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  11. Leandra WallaceJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:02 PM

    Out of the Ashes- I really like that title! Into the Fire, now Out of the Ashes- makes me curious as to what the third one will be!

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    1. Kelly HashwayJanuary 13, 2015 at 7:38 AM

      The third is titled Up in Flames. :) Yup, I just leaked that.

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    2. Leandra WallaceJanuary 21, 2015 at 12:47 PM

      Nice leak! (ok, that sounded weird) =) The whole series has a great, cohesive feel then. And I think that last is actually my favorite now!

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    3. Kelly HashwayJanuary 21, 2015 at 12:51 PM

      So much happens in Up in Flames! Crazy, intense ride if you ask me. Of course I did write it so… ;)

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  12. Lisa ThomsonJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:40 PM

    Hi Kelly, this is an ambitious showing of your hard work. Editing and working on drafts---so exciting! Monday. I like to get productive. Today wasn't too bad. Working on my shit first draft still for some projects. :)

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    1. Kelly HashwayJanuary 13, 2015 at 7:39 AM

      Good luck with the drafts. Those are always interesting to revise, aren't they? Some can be scary and others can be surprisingly good for first drafts.

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2015 at 3:45 AM

    That's great he's getting his own novel. I've been thinking of continuing a character with a new book, but I haven't started it.

    Happy writing.

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  14. Elana JohnsonJanuary 13, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    I am constantly amazed by how much people get done! I just finished a book, so I'm moving to a different project for revisions. And working. And that's about all I can keep up with!

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    1. Kelly HashwayJanuary 13, 2015 at 11:02 AM

      When I was working full-time, I couldn't get half as much done. It just takes too much of your time. I'm always amazed by people who work all day and still find time to write, because I know how tough that can be.

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  15. Mirka BreenJanuary 13, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    You're off and running~~~ galloping. Yes, balance is key.

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    1. Kelly HashwayJanuary 13, 2015 at 2:30 PM

      This is the first year I'm actually making myself find balance. In the past I've sworn to do it, but haven't. It feels good, so I hope I keep it up.

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  16. Romance Reader January 14, 2015 at 2:51 AM

    I can't seem to find the balance between all these...you are doing great at keeping the balance. All the best!

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    1. Kelly HashwayJanuary 14, 2015 at 8:11 PM

      Thanks. It's domr I've struggled with in the past, but I'm getting better at it.

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