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Summertime Update

I haven't updated the blog in quite some time. Oops. So what have I been doing with my time since the last update? A lot. I've done some more studying on writing structure, techniques, etc. I've also completed my fourth manuscript, "Circled Bow," which is part of the "Bow" series. I started writing that book on 7/8/11 and finished with 72K words on 8/8/11. Not too shabby at all.

I've also secured a local editor to help me edit "Crush." The name of my editor's company is The Tempered Quill. Sarah H. is a great editor and she has a lot of unique ideas when it comes to working on developmental edits. Her high attention to detail is unparalleled. If anyone needs an editor, let me know and I can help you get in touch with her.

What else have I been doing? Oh yeah, I went to this little event called The Ragged Edge with Ted Dekker, Tosca Lee, Steven James, Eric Wilson, and Robert Liparulo. Driving 36 hours from Oregon to Franklin, TN was a blast. The conference was life changing. I can't adequately put into words how inspired and encouraged I was to be in a room with such creative individuals.

So fresh on the heels of completing my fourth manuscript in just over a year, having obtained the services of a professional editor, and having been inspired by Ted Dekker and friends, I am ready to move into the next phase in my writing. I'm going to work on the edits for "Crush" and get those ready to send to some local publishers. I'm also going to submit "Seized" (formerly "Untitled") as well to see if I get any bites.

I've got outlines ready for two new books. The first is called "Jury Duty" and while I can't elaborate a lot on this book, I can say that it is going to be the most involved, unique, and twisted book that I have written. The following book is called "60 Days" and it is a love story told from two different perspectives. Vague much? :)

There's a new Facebook Fan Page that I've created. Tell a friend, your mailman, your dog's hairstylist, anybody you know to check it out.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jose-Miguel/233512120023173


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