Karelynn A. Spacek : Spinner of Tales

This week's character brief highlights an a classic lady from popular fiction. She is the protagonist of Jane Austens's Pride and Prejudice and her friends call her Eliza or Lizzy. Here is Elizabeth Bennet. Elizabeth Bennet (Eliza or Lizzy) Basic Facts Age: 20 Hair: unknown, but has mostly been portrayed as brunette Eyes: dark Race: human Profession: none Assets: intelligence and quick witted, and her her accuracy with judging the social behaviors and intentions of others that she encounters. Social Life Love Interest: Mr. Darcy Family: Parents ( only described as Mr. and Mrs. Bennet, sisters (Jane, Mary, Catherine, and Lydia), William Collins (cousin), Mr. and Mrs. Philips (aunt and uncle), and: Mr and Mrs Gardiner (uncle and aunt) Old Mr Darcy (father-in-law) Lady Anne Darcy (mother-in-law) Georgiana Darcy (sister-in-law) Charles Bingley (brother-in-law) George Wickham (brother-in-law) Colonel Fitzwilliam (cousin-in-law) Lady Catherine de Bourgh (aunt-in-law) Anne de ...

Here are this week's new page and word counts. It seems that I make more progress on one novel over the other. It helps me out by focusing on one each week. My other WIP still gets my attention, but one always has a larger jump over the other. By switching my focus back and forth, I feel like I am getting more accomplished each week. Books In Progress Title - T--- of B--- and S---, Stone Wielder's Legacy Book 2 Pages - 126 Word Count - 27,073 Title - A V--- I-- W---, Novel based on Slavic folklore Pages - 23 Words - 2885 Most progress - Book 2 of my Stone Wielder's Legacy Trilogy. +4008 words and 16 pages Bonus Feature Here is a random line from my from of my WIP. This is from book 2 of my Stone Wielder's Legacy Trilogy. "In the beginning death had brought us together. Instead of tearing us apart, a connection was forged; an unbreakable thread." -Book 2, Stone Wielder's Legacy Trilogy, page 13 Stay tuned for next week's post where I will sta...

This week's character brief highlights an acrobat turned vampire, whose life was turned upside down at the age of thirteen when she touched a down power line and almost died. This is Leila Dalton Dracul from the Night Prince series by Jeaniene Frost. Leila Dalton Dracul aka Fantastic Frankie (stage name) Basic Facts Age: 25 Hair: straight black hair Eyes: ice blue Race: human, and then vampire Profession: circus performer that specializes in gymnastics Assets: electrical currents that run through her body, and being able to get psychic impressions from people and objects that she touches. Social Life Love Interest: Vlad Tepesh Family: Ma rty (vampire friend and surrogate guardian), Hugh Dalton (father), Brenda (aunt), and Gretchen (abusive sister) Friends: Dean (carnie friend), Katie (carnie) J. D. (carnie) Characteristics/My Take Leila had a tough life growing up, with being electrocuted and all. At age thirteen she touched a down power line and almost lost her life. Althoug...

Here are this week's new page and word counts. It seems that I make more progress on one novel over the other. It helps me out by focusing on one each week. My other WIP still gets my attention, but one always has a larger jump over the other. By switching my focus back and forth, I feel like I am getting more accomplished each week. Books In Progress Title - T--- of B--- and S---, Stone Wielder's Legacy Book 2 Pages - 110 Word Count - 23,065 Title - A V--- I-- W---, Novel based on Slavic folklore Pages - 23 Words - 2885 Most progress - Novel based on Slavic Folklore, +1281 words and +7 pages Bonus Feature An info graphic with stats from my first published novel.

This week's character brief highlights a crime fighting wizard who mainly deals in the affairs of supernatural creatures. Just check your local phone book and you find Mr Harry Dresden. He is the main protagonist in the book series The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden - aka Harry Dresden Basic Facts Age: 37 Hair: dark hair Eyes: dark eyes Race: human/wizard Profession: Chicago's only professional wizard Assets: black belt in martial arts, evocation (kaboom or battle) magic, manipulation of lightning and gravity, the occasional Hellfire, summoning spirits, using the third eye, and many other abilities related to wizardry. Social Life Love Interest: Elaine (first girlfriend), Susan Rodriguez (couldn't say I love you until she was made into a half vampire), Anastasia Luccio 9he comes to find out she is keeping tabs on him by dating him), Karrin Murphy (thought about becoming involved but maintains a plantonic friendship) Family: Malcolm...

This last week I made some progress on both of my Works In Progress. I am excited to share my new page and word counts. I also have been working on book cover designs for both novels. The layout and imagery is pretty much set, but I might add or change details to better represent the work. Books In Progress Title - T--- of B--- and S---, Stone Wielder's Legacy Book 2 Pages - 106 Word Count - 22,203 Title - A V--- I-- W---, Novel based on Slavic folklore Pages - 17 Words - 1604 Images of Inspiration For my Slavic Folklore Novel: Images belong to their respective owners and creators

This week's character brief highlights a woman who was on the verge of death, but was then turned into a vampire in hopes of saving her life. While a heroic action, our character resents her maker and is down right pissed that the choice was taken away from her. I am going to highlight Merit from the Chicagoland Vampire series by Chloe Neill. Merit aka Caroline Evelyn Merit Basic Facts Age: 27 (at the time of being turned into a vampire) Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue Race: Previously human, now vampire Profession: was a graduate student at the University of Chicago, Sentinel of Cadogan House Assets: hand to hand combat, katana wielding, great physical and mental strength Social Life Love Interest: Ethan Sullivan (on again off again for several novels) Family: Meridith Merit (mother), Chuck Merit (ombudsman to the supernatural), Joshua Merit (father), and siblings Robert and Charlotte. Friends: Mallory Delancey Carmichael (soon to be witch) Characteristics/My Take Merit is the ...

Here is my current writing stats ans totals. Progress takes time, but I feel like I have gotten a lot accomplished in the last 2 months. Books Published No. of Books - 1 Title - Queen of Swords, Stone Wielder's Legacy Trilogy Book 1 Release Date - May 5, 2020 Pages - 278 Word Count - 67,521 Books In Progress Title - Untitled (for now), Stone Wielder's Legacy Book 2 Pages - 95 Word Count - 19,122 Title - Untitled (for now), Novel based on Slavic folklore Pages - 15 Words - 1006

This week's character brief highlights a woman who suffered a great tragedy and has since taken that pain and used it to help and console others. She gives peace of mind to families who have lost a loved one. From Iris Johansen, I give you Eve Duncan. Eve Duncan Basic Facts Age: 40s Hair: Dark Auburn Eyes: Brown Race: Human Profession: Forensic Sculptor Assets: Gun wielding, some hand to hand defense, and communication with spirits Social Life Love Interest: Joe Quinn, cop and ex FBI Family: Sandra Duncan(mother), Jane MacGuire(adoptive daughter), John Gallo(bonnie's father), and Lee Zander(highly suspected father/assassin) Characteristics/My Take Eve was an illegitimate child that was raised in the slums of Atlanta Georgia. She tries her best to do the right thing, but sometimes her good intentions don't always work out. Although she gave birth to a child at a young age like her mother, Eve doesn't let her unexpected circumstances stand in her way of building a b...