J.R. Roper

I’m working on: Finally rewrote the first chapter of the second book in the trilogy. It was necessary before I could mark up the pages with line edits and note places to delete/insert scenes. That’s right, I said delete! Dear writers we must delete what isn’t working regardless of how many hours we spent on [...]

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I’m working on: I’ll call it a tension polish of The Family Legend. Checking each page to ensure subtle reader discomfort when significant conflict isn’t present. I’m listening to: The low murmur of a western movie in the other room. Strange, I know. I’m happy because: I’m finally taking the sage advice of “just send [...]

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I’m working on: Editing Treasure Hunter Tales: Dark Matter, book 2 in trilogy. It is quite refreshing to work on a new story (spent lots of time on book 1). I’m listening to: Hans Zimmer-Road to Ruin from the King Arthur Soundtrack. I’m happy because: July looks like a good writing month. Lofty goals. The [...]

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I’m finally back to goal setting. This WIP will be ready to send to my readers in three weeks. Yes, three weeks! I’m working on: Editing Treasure Hunter Tales: The Family Legend. I’m listening to: Ramin Djawadi: Iron Man Soundtrack I’m happy because: I worked through two problematic chapters that flow much better now. Nearly [...]

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What I’m working on: Still editing Treasure Hunter Tales: The Family Legend, the first book in my trilogy. My critique groups have been extremely helpful in this process. I pinpointed several scenes to focus on in a recent read aloud. Hopefully it will be ready to submit again before summer. What I’m listening to: Broken- [...]

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Finally, I think I’m refreshed and ready for the fine tuning of Treasure Hunter Tales: The Family Legend. I felt such relief when I finished the 3 month manuscript overhaul and now, having read a few books, I’m ready for another rewrite. This time, however, I’m going to have a different focus: 1) I’m starting [...]

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