darynda jones

Celebrating Release Day for THE GOLDEN GRYPHON AND THE BEAR PRINCE! Plus thoughts on the Amazon algorithm, trad publishing income, and some movie recs.

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The movies I mention are Locked Down and Don't Let Go.

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On finding balance and controlling what you can, buying digital versions of print books I already own and thoughts on my personal theme music.

Sasha, who made the earrings I show, let me know that the main stone is not glass, but something  called mystic quartz. It is supremely high-grade quartz crystal that has been irradiated to create that iridescence. The small stones are either amethyst or possibly Iolite. There’s even a chance they’re Tanzanite.

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A tour of my new jewelry cabinet! And renovated master bath! Plus my #earringplan2021 and thoughts on taking critique even when it's truly painful.

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How to know where to start a story and why this can be such a struggle even for experienced authors, how to take critique and make decisions on what to fix and how to go about it - and beginnings and endings in general!

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A bit more explanation today on why being told I deserve a success feels weird. Also thoughts on what the fantasy plot arc is - and isn't. Plus a reveal: I picked a name for Heirs of Magic #1!

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About being a morning person (or not) and why I write in the mornings. Also thoughts on keeping in contact with each other during these difficult times and not bean-counting in relationships.

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A shoutout today to a brand new Cowboy Christmas romance collection. Also thoughts on The Boys, getting business done, and how Weekend Jeffe is not getting along with Weekday Jeffe and we may need mediation.

You can find CHRISTMAS KISSES WITH MY COWBOY here (https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/9781420148039/christmas-kisses-with-my-cowboy/).

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Why you shouldn't save your silver bullet, writing endings, and managing recurring tasks. Also, some thoughts on finances for authors who lives entirely on their writing income. 

The Dar Williams song I mention is Flinty Kind of Woman and you can listen here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfB4vNq9gCs)

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I had a bit of a writing crisis yesterday, so I talk about that and how I sorted it out with the help of Agent Sarah and lovely author buddies. Also a funny story about toilet paper and being terribly earnest.

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Happy Release Day to L. Penelope for CRY OF METAL AND BONE! Also musings on superhero ensembles, Umbrella Academy S2, and #teambobcat

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Thoughts today on being paid for creative work - whether this creates positive or negative pressure. Also the difference between retirement and pandemic lockdown, personal pressure, and writing sustainability.

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Happy 18th Birthday to Nephew Henry! Also Happy Release Day to Darynda Jones for A BAD DAY FOR SUNSHINE. I tried an Instagram Live podcast again - and failed due to tech. Any advice?

You can find out more about Darynda's A BAD DAY FOR SUNSHINE here (https://darynda.com/books/a-bad-day-for-sunshine)

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Talking today about process, owning it - and how it's okay to get hives hearing about someone else's process. Also raving about the movie Wild Rose, discussing art and sacrificing for it - and conversely, taking time off.

The movie Wild Rose is here (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5117428/).

Leslye Penelope's podcast on process is here (https://lpenelope.com/2020/02/everything-is-fine-my-imaginary-friends-episode-53/)

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I'm burbling about THE ORCHID THRONE being a Staff Pick at Powell's Books-and talking about dreams. Also discussing plotting for book proposals, more on the Netflix effect on committing to stories, and what I'm working on.

The show Soundtrack is here (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7913450/).

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Reminding you all that there's nothing new under the sun and no one gets to own a genre or ideas, but that copyright IS important. Really, both things can be true. I also take photos of the sunrise.  

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Darynda Jones's post on #PWF is here ( | https://www.facebook.com/darynda.jones.official/?__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARBgiwJNbmPdLvBLivPwRoOvzHWyEL6GBp_fylaFHuhPXROem3pzmy5Obb5fxx6M6SI7WbtAbMrm9nGi&fref=mentions).

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I delve deeply today into what "failure" means - and also "success" - and why I feel we shouldn't regard failing with fear or dread. Also deciding when to reveal a secret to the reader, as opposed to when I know it, or when the characters know it. 

The correct quote I paraphrased is: "Success is the progressive realization of a worthy goal or ideal." Earl Nightingale

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Today I'm discussing outlines and how various authors use them - and mulling my own thoughts on pre-plotting. Also about giving myself credit for writing business work, even though I still think only writing counts as writing.  

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The Tipsy Nerds welcome NYT Bestselling author Darynda Jones to the pod as they sip coffee martinis inspired by Darynda's book, First Grave on the Right, the first in a thirteen book series. The Nerds took a departure from the NPR Top 100 Sci-Fi & Fantasy list for this one, and happily devoured Jones' smart, funny and sexy story.

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"Son of Satan" - a swoony chant that I heard from dozens of screaming fans during a panel at RT Vegas. After eliciting such a reaction, I had to find out who this hero was and holy hell was I glad I did! Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about Jessen's new obsession with rugby, the Amazon documentary on the NZ All Blacks, and the debate on what is the sexiest accent: Scottish or Kiwi (1:07). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Third Grave Dead Ahead (6:23). Spoiler Section:  Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (15:20). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this ongoing, epic slowburn paranormal romance (21:24).

I'm talking more today about finding the right place to start a story, how difficult that can be, and why I always listen when someone tells me where they think it should start. Also how an agent can be helpful in these early stages, and why I have newfound respect for people who can roast well. 

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