

Author's note: Long Live the Elf Queen is book 2 in the Elf Queen series and ends on a cliffhanger. Layala and Thane learn what it truly means to fight for love as their enemies surround them and it becomes a struggle for revenge, the kingdom, and finding the truth about why Layala seems to harbor the power of whether Palenor falls into darkness or if her Lightbringer name holds true. She’s the key to destroying the Void or reviving its creator- the long-dead Black Mage she has a mysterious connection to. Held for weeks without food or water, Layala's resolve begins to fracture as an evil darkness looms over her. Now they'll discover if their love can withstand those who tore them apart. Layala fought against falling in love with him. Kearl's enchanting Bow Before the Elf Queen. Summary The enthralling and romantic sequel to J.M. You have to be an entrepreneur and marketer as well as an author, but it's also very rewarding.Long Live the Elf Queen - The Elf Queen 2 J.M. If you want to be an indie author it's a lot of work. Not everyone will like your book and that's ok. Chances are if you love it others will too.ĭon't let critics stop you from writing. You have to know your genre and what works. If you love something about your book and someone else doesn't, be wary. I'm coachable.īut also know when NOT to take someone's advice. I played sports growing up so I think this is why I don't get offended when people critique my work. If someone suggests there are problems with your book, do NOT argue with them. They will point out issues in your writing that you won't see. (and now that I have 8 books out, I think my first published book could be better *shrugs*) I wrote several full-length books over the years that will probably never be published. I wrote for 13 years (not steadily every day but consistently just because I enjoyed doing it) before I felt I was good enough to publish my first book. As with anything, the more you do the better you'll get. (whether you should plot the book or discover it as you go is another long subject).Īnd then write A LOT. What do the characters do and say that make you love them? Dissect those books! By reading a lot of books you'll get an understanding of the plot, even if you don't specifically learn plot structure. What information is withheld to keep you turning the page? Find out why you couldn't stop reading it.

Study the pacing, the dialogue, the descriptions, the mystery, the romance. Read the best-selling books and figure out what makes them bestsellers. Study the pacing, the dialogue, the descriptions, the mystery, th …more Read.
