http://www.djordanredhawk.net Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:20:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en After... two months of not posting... (blows the dust off the screen.) On Azrael's Wings is available for purchase. You can get it from a number of places. The book has about fourteen new chapters, so those of you willing to buy a copy will have a bunch new material ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2008/02/18/new-book-out/ To the few of you who have emailed me in the last month, my apologies.  I've been somewhat busy here, and kept them safe in order to respond.  But my email program hiccuped yesterday and now they're all gone! Please, if you see this, drop me another email! http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2007/12/29/email-woes/ I've been fighting with a 60 gig hard drive upgrade for my iPod. (It's won.) The first one was defective, the second one refuses to go into drive mode. Don't fix what ain't broke. It would have been nice to have the extra twenty gigs on ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2007/09/30/not-doing-a-whole-lot/ I've worked my way through the last two chapters of Orphan Maker. POV remains the same but I've corrected my original error. Loomis has spent years bein adviser, silently bringing about what she thinks needs doing for her people. My mistake was portraying her with sudden confidence and capability at ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2007/09/07/editing/ 1) If my supervisor is working day shift, I can guarantee I won't get any writing done during the afternoon. Not because she'd stop me, but the office is a disaster with her ongoing projects. I have to clear my work space, then get out of it ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2007/09/02/two-things-of-note-this-week/ Last night I got a paragraph in on Ulina Mokupuni, the collaboration. I also wrote about two hundred fifty words on a new scene for Iditarod, showing the conversation between Lainey Hughes and Scotch Fuller's dad as she makes initial contact about the article she's writing. So far today I've ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2007/08/29/still-plugging-away/ I've been cautious the last couple of weeks, but I think I can say I'm on my way back from my mental vacation. At least my muse has made herself available for a change. I'm beginning to feel the excitement of crafting or editing a storyline now. Thank ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2007/08/27/back-from-the-brain-dead/ It's been awhile. Over two months since I've posted last. In deference to emails I've received from folks, I figured it's about time I posted something here. I'm not wanting sympathy or anything -- I'm a pretty happy camper these days, despite the lack of communication to ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2007/06/14/two-months-gone/ After discussing the sheer size of the Iditarod novel with my publisher, I've decided to go ahead and begin edits of the manuscript for submission.  I expect to add an additional hundred to hundred and fifty pages to the monster as I beef up the romance.  I also plan on ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2007/03/22/howdy-2/ 23 February 2007: We are pleased to announce that D. Jordan Redhawk has signed her story, On Azrael's Wings, to be published in Fall ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2007/02/28/official-announcement-from-pd-publishing/ Going great here!  As of now, I'm completely out of the Catering department at my hotel.  I'm a fully trained Loss Prevention officer instead.  Security is a wonderful department!  I've had time to THINK! Just yesterday alone, I completely restructured Sanguire.  jrosestar, thanks for calling off the bet!  That entire novel ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2007/02/25/hows-it-going/ You know who you are... I've finished the hard copy edits of Sanguire.  Today I start working backwards through the manuscript -- ala Holly Lisle's 'One Pass Edit' process -- to guarantee one physical sense on every page. How far have you gotten? http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2007/02/20/to-the-competition/ I'm delighted to announce the re-release of Facing Evil. With a few changes, and added poetry, this newer version of Facing Evil embodies a much sleeker and more refined story. I am very appreciative and pleased with what PD Publishing has done to bring this captivating story back to life. ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2007/02/09/announcement-from-a-friend-of-mine/ ...of which I am now a paying member. There's a group of folks at work who have a 'Lard Ass Club.'  Every so often they get together, have an official weigh-in, and pay their dues.  Thirty bucks.  I have three months to lose weight in any fashion I choose.  At the ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2007/02/06/the-lard-ass-club/ That's what I've been doing the last two days.  On Azrael's Wings sits at the publisher, so I had my Sanguire novel printed and bound last week.  I've gone through it, putting in my beta readers' comments, and am now doing a line by line edit. I've gotten about a third ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2007/02/05/sanguire/ I have this 'extension' for Firefox called StumbleUpon. It gives me random websites that other people have found enjoyable. I guess it's considered a social thing, I dunno. I don't frequent the pages of other Stumblers; I just hit the Stumble! button on my browser window, and ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2007/01/28/stumblin-along/ And some SERIOUS drooling here!  Good gods almighty!  I'd never go back to a computer again if I could have THIS baby!  Might take a bit for the video to download, but if you're a hard core computer geek, it's worth the wait! Then there's the World...  Looks mighty cool.  If ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2007/01/26/internet-bits-pieces/ Wow... A whole dog race I didn't even know existed!  (Speaking of which, Iditarod begins in thirty-seven days!) Here's a Damn Interesting article called The Association of the Dead by Gerry Matlack.   Seems in some countries the proper bribery of officials can get you pronounced dead, whereupon your relatives inherit ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2007/01/24/newsfeed-rambles/ Here I sit at Coffee People, corner of SW Salmon and Park in Portland, Oregon.  It closes its doors on the twenty-ninth, so this is probably my last medium Velvet Hammer with whip to be had in the downtown area.  Ah, the bitter sweet memories (and I'm not talking the ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2007/01/22/final-days/ Eight chapters edited today.  The book is complete!  YAY!! In fact, I've already shipped an email and attachment to my publisher. I feel so relieved... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2007/01/14/done-2/ ... Eight left to go. The biggest issue I'm running across is the need to adjust for a single POV per scene. Seems I still hadn't gotten the hang of that when I wrote this baby in ... '03 / '04? I think this thing might be completed by ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2007/01/08/three-chapters-down/ Do you know what happens when you don't use your library card for over three years? Answer:  Nothing. Man, was I surprised to discover I didn't have to get a new card!  It's been forever since I've visited the library.  But, it seems I'm swimming in cash in December, and scraping the ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2007/01/05/question-2/ Love a word count of 2301, don't you?  Two new scenes completed, and chapter eighteen is in the bag.  Wanna know the best part? That's the LAST of the new scenes!  WOOT! I should have the rest of the editing done by the end of the week.  (And that's WITH the two ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2007/01/01/mmmm-sweet-success/ Spent yesterday goofing off and reading. Went to bed early and missed the New Year's arrival.  Ah, well. After a half hour of reacquainting myself with On Azrael's Wings, I've already dumped plans for one scene, deciding to go with a different one instead.  Time to get to work.  I want ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2007/01/01/happy-new-year/ The total for that chapter, anyway.  Today's actual tally is about a thousand words as I completed the fight scene I began yesterday.  Originally, it was going to be from Ursula's POV, but I thought it would have more merit from Azrael's. At least the reader can now grasp why ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/12/30/2240/ Yesterday's final tally was 2130 words.  I'm still working on today's, but I've hit over 1200. I had errands to run today, and needed to check in at work to make certain payroll was ready to go for tomorrow morning.  (My crew get so ticked off when they don't get a ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/12/29/tally/ I'm nearing the completion of the new chapter sixteen in On Azrael's Wings.  My goal is to complete it today with over 2000 words written. Tomorrow I have to go into work long enough to do holiday payroll -- maybe an hour or so.  I figure I'll have enough time to ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/12/28/so-much-for-posting-more-often-huh/ It's been far too long since I've posted here! My left ear is healing up fairly well (despite one set back a couple of weeks ago.)  As there was still some packing inside the ear, we decided not to do a hearing test at my post-op appointment.  I'll go back at ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/12/23/gosh/ In fact, all is EXCEEDINGLY well!  It worked!  The surgery was a success!  I can already hear better than before I went in!  YAY! It'll take a few weeks for everything to heal and settle down.  Then we'll know the full extent of the improvement.  In May, when the hotel renovations ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/11/30/all-is-well/ Surgery.  On my left ear. *gulp* At the hospital at 6:30am.  Home by 1pm, I hope.  Maybe in a couple of months there'll be a noticeable improvement in my hearing.  Here's hoping. http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/11/28/tomorrows-the-day/ The last day... *sniff* Believable and Lovable Evil How do you write believable villians taking over your story?  Can you make them evil and still lovable? Mary Rosenblum, David D. Levine, Todd McCaffrey, phyllis irene radford - motivation is primary for a villain.  He is a hero in his own book. - "Fanaticism isn't about ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/11/19/orycon-28-day-3/ More convention goodness...  Notes follow the panel descriptions. We Don't Need Another Hero From Kimball Kinnison to Dylan Hunt, strong-thewed heroes have strode the spaceways, protecting the galaxy from evildoers.  But the trend in contemporary literature is shifting from "heroes" to "protagonists" to "viewpoint characters".  What are the ways that main characters ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/11/19/orycon-28-day-2/ Weeeee!  Guess what I'm doing this weekend? Yesterday I spent the morning helping the guys finish the room sets.  Then I spent a good portion of the afternoon attending panels.  I'm going to note the panels and some odds and ends notes here to keep them on file for future reference...  ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/11/18/orycon-28/ Today - Sunday, 11/12/06 - is the last day for Paypal donations to Zero!   Every little bit helps, folks!  I'll remove the link tomorrow morning. A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved, not just from Vic, Jean and me, but from Zero and her cousin Aries, as well.   Together, ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/11/12/final-day-the-sequel/ Nearly finished with the fifteenth chapter.  I'll probably rewrite it a bit, though.  Azrael's cousin is ... nice.  While that's not necessarily a bad thing, it makes him somewhat bland.  I'll spice him up a bit before I shove this into the manuscript. Less than five hours before Zero's auction ends!  ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/11/05/about-900-words/ Zero's auction finishes today at 7pm CST!  Bid one, bid all! http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/11/05/final-day/ Pleased to report another 500 words written on new scenes for On Azrael's Wings. Last scene I even worked in a reason for the title, LOL! Up until now it was a play on the name of Azrael being that of a Christian angel. But this novel is a ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/11/03/today-3/ ... for Zero's auction!  It ends November 5th!  Added a few more new items to the bottom of the list, so scroll down!  Scroll down!  Blayne Cooper's nearly completed novel, printed up and signed; SX Meagher's newly completed novel, printed up and signed; Ali Vali's book Carly's Sound, signed; and ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/11/02/three-more-days/ ... is going well.  There's a whole passle of new stuff added to the good list, so have a look at it! http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/10/30/zeros-auction/ by the donations button on the left column, I'm housing Zero / Jac Hill / Insane Englishwoman's donation and auction.  Head over to the auction page to see the wonderful selection we have for you to choose from.  And if you'd just like to drop a dime in the bucket, ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/10/29/as-you-can-tell/ A scene has been written!  Brand new!  How off the presses!  Only eight more to go before I can continue the Azrael edits.! WOOT! Can you tell I'm pleased? http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/10/20/finally/ make it through the mill.  Four more to go before I reach a stage I actually have to write.  Here's hoping I can overcome the lassitude of the year, huh? http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/10/15/another-six-chapters/ I hope, anyway. Went through the first five chapters of On Azrael's Wings.  My wife so smartly reminded me yesterday that even twenty minutes of attention to my writing is better than nothing. Here I've been holding out for a good chunk of time to concentrate, and getting nowhere when the ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/10/15/back-in-the-saddle-2/ The auction closes at midnight on October 5th! A couple of days ago, Lester was rampaging through the house, and I finally released the last held breath.  I'd say he's fully recuperated, thank the gods, and thanks to everyone who's helped out with the financial aspect of this mess.  I can't ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/10/03/two-more-days/ Lester's pretty close to acting his old self. No more pills to shove down his throat, and we found that a bit of 9 Lives tuna mixed into his Science Diet CD will get him to eat it. We were kind of worried for a few days when ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/09/29/lesters-back-in-action/ I'd like to thank Pat & Betty & and their girls, also Michelle, tlc, and Joyce for their generosity. A good portion of the bill has been paid off now, which is a monster relief. I've also been told that we have a date set for my mini-layoff, ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/09/24/donations/ Lester's beginning to get annoyed with his twice daily pills.  A definite sign he's getting better!  We also received the cat fountain today and set it up.  The fur kids are kind of leery, but we expect they'll be drinking from it like old hands by tomorrow. Many thanks to Cindy, ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/09/22/state-of-the-fur-kid/ ... to Shauna, Sandra, Sherry, Jane, and Judith.  You guys are fantastic!  It's sooooo appreciated! Auction page has been updated. http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/09/21/many-thanks-3/ Well, he's home, the worse for wear. He's on muscle relaxants to encourage less bladder control for the moment. (At least there have been no accidents!) He's also on an antibiotic and prescription food to keep another urinary blockage from happening again. The other cats aren't too pleased ... http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/09/21/lesters-auction/ Not home, yet, but he's urinating on his own now.  YAY!  He'll be home tomorrow morning with his meds and new food. Thanks to everyone who have sent well wishes and donations! http://www.djordanredhawk.net/2006/09/18/lester/