Another Goodreads Success

I have been amazed over the last few months. Goodreads has continued to provide over 800 entries each time it has been placed.

At one time, I thought that it was because of the length of time I put the giveaway up. It used to be six weeks. That brought about a thousand people. The next two were about a month each, they brought around eight hundred. This last drawing was only a week. It totalled over 800.

It is because of this success, that I will be giving away a few more books each month. I will start by holding two giveaways next month. Each will be for a week only. We will see how it goes. Since I plan on finishing Book Two soon, I might be generous in giving away signed copies of book one. Either way, the closer I get to completion, the edgier I get, and I will be rewarding my followers handsomely.

50K!!! Things Are Going Well

I have reached 50,000+ words!!!

I was able to write a decent amount since last post. I don't have too much time this week, so I'll have to make this short. Thank you all for subscribing and keeping up with the book. I should be releasing the first chapter to those that pre-ordered book one in about a couple of weeks. I'll let you all know when it's ready.

August Book Giveaway

This is the monthly giveaway for August. It may be a little late, but it's finally here.

It will be held on Goodreads.com as the last few giveaways have been. There are only four countries listed in this giveaway this time. USA, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. If you don't live in one of those countries and still would like a copy of the book, send me an email at virgilallenmoore@live.com

Where ever you are in the world, I'll be sure to add your country to the listing region next month. All I need to know is where you are and that you want the book. I consider myself a reasonable author, and this is my way of giving back and making my book accessible to as many people as possible.

The Progress Of Words

I have been diligent at finding the time to write. I have taken so many moments to write this week, I think I have reached a new personal record for writing.

However, during each session, I have been plagued with actual urgent matters. Everything from family concerns, to home repair problems. In short, these things, although needed the priority, have a constant and steady unintended delay to my progress.

Regardless, I have now reached a word count of 45,000+ words.

As I have stated before, this book will be a welcome relief to those that were at terms by the slow and sometimes to detailed world pace that I set in book one. As an answer to this, I have agreed to a word count limit on this book. The pacing will also be quicker and more action oriented. Instead of the massive tome that book one was, book two will be a fast satisfying read that will leave everyone, (trust me on this,) clamouring for the next instalment.

I will be doing in my series what no other author is willing to do. As to what that is, you will have to read for yourself when book two comes out. So far that projected date is going to be the end of this year. If I am able to burn the midnight oil more often, that date even advance closer towards a November Release.

As always, the more support there is for the book, the quicker I write. So go out there, to your book groups, to your blogs, to your community forums - and tell everyone that Demon Vampire: Redgold (Book Two of the Redgold Series), is coming!

The Cost Of Words

The writing weekend was helpful. I learned a great deal from it in that I now understand there are limitations to my flesh. Mainly, my ass.

Sitting in a single chair for 18 hours in not an easy thing. Needless to say, I had to take many breaks during my writing stint. The good news is that it did pay off. I was able to write around 8,000+ words. Yes, far less than I had planned for. I would blame life, but I enjoy it too much to nag.

I was able to finish a chapter and write a whole new one with the time I put into the story. At this pace, I should be done a lot sooner than projected. In hopes I will be able to do just that, I will be taking another long writing block this week. Either Tuesday or Wednesday. I'm not sure which will be best, I might do both.

So far I've added several new characters to the story and I have plotted out the twelve vampire elders and their respective roles throughout history. That part was very rewarding;) I can't say why right now, but trust me, you are in for some well earned surprises later in the series.

As exciting as the development is going, I've found little time for sleep.

I'll let everyone know what happened on Thursday and the current word count at that time. Until them, at least for today, I'll be preparing and resting. After that, I'll be writing.

Sincerely,

Virgil Allen Moore
http://demonvampire.com/

Re-Cutting Teeth

Lately I've been spending too much time marketing and playing the good writer to actually lay down a solid stream of thought on my book.

That changes tonight. 

I have set other activities above my writing in the past few weeks. Things needed of me that have taken a great deal of time away from my writing, but necessary things none the less.

Over the course of the next evening I will be dashing all the small items on my daily list of dutiful chores and errands to instead simply write. In a usual session, which lasts 2-3 hours, I am able to writer around two to three thousand words. I hope that given a full day of around 16 hours and a bit more caffeinated tea than I am willing to admit, I will be able to clear 15-20,000 words.

As for the full time frame of my maddened rush to jump start the verbose monster that slumbers inside.... That is to be determined. I can say that I won't be answering any emails, or generally be online until after or around Monday at least.

So for now, have a great weekend, be sure to rate the book on goodreads below, and I will let you all know how much fruit I will have picked.

Sincerely,

Virgil Allen Moore
http://demonvampire.com/

Next Cover Idea

I'm still in debate on what the cover of the next Demon Vampire book will be. I've thrown together a few ideas and I know that I definitely want Sophialla on it with the silver sword from the Silveretta emblem with the red crescent moon behind her. What I'm having difficulty with however is what pose to put her in . I know that I want her holding the sword in a downward pose, but the exact angle, and the way she is holding it is a mystery to me.

If anyone has any suggestions, I'm making a contest out of this one. Email me your ideas based on either drawings (yes, they can be crude, it's the pose I'm looking for, not artist quality) or actual photos of people holding swords in a downward fashion. You can email your entries to virgilallenmoore@live.com

The one that influences me the most will receive a signed physical copy of Demon Vampire.

The contest will end at the end of this month, so get your drawings and photos to me soon.

Good Luck and I will hear from you all soon.

Virgil Allen Moore
http://demonvampire.com/
virgilallenmoore@live.com