Jade Alyse Writes
My new book, "Skin Like Dawn" is just around the corner! In the meantime, catch up on some of my work!
The 1st draft is almost complete! My third novel, Skin Like Dawn, is on its way!
Ask any one of my friends and they'll be the first to tell you that I've been on a roll the past couple of weeks! With the aid of my beta readers, a crisp glass of white wine and some very soothing music, I've cranked out at least fifty pages in the past few days, putting me way beyond my goal for this time of year. Soon, I will be editing and formatting frantically to get it ready for you guys. I cannot wait to share this with you. It will excite some and disappoint others, but I've opted for a realistic approach that any couple worth something will experience in their mid to late 20s.
Thank you for your continued support. You have no idea how much it means to me!
Six Years. Countless Drafts and Formatting. Ridiculously Late Nights. So Ready.
“Her mother loved him – this had become apparent to him. Through the thick, arbitrary levels of her bitter derision laid a softer woman, much like Natalie,who, at all costs, resisted every attempt at exhibiting affection toward men.”
Skin Like Dawn is well on its way to completion - and I couldn't be happier!
I hope everyone is enjoying their November so far!
It's officially National Novel Writing Month, and I'm working hard.
I started writing this in June after meticulously creating an outline, which I have since deviated from. Since then, I have written more than 100 pages of frantic, soul-biting prose, that will turn Brandon and Natalie into monsters.
Well, it's not as dramatic as that, but you get the picture.
Brandon and Natalie will both turn into the types of people they used to judge once upon a time. And at this point in the writing process, I'm not really sure if I want them to go back.
I've also introduced a couple of new characters: one opinionated lesbian, and a spoiled rotten heir with a genius IQ. One of which will affect Natalie and her sense of self-control for the rest of her life.
A lot of this couldn't have happened without the help of my closest friends who've listened to every single one of my ideas, and we've been brainstorming like crazy. This entire venture wouldn't be possible without them.
While Skin Like Dawn highlights the endurance of Brandon and Natalie's love now that they are married, I will essentially present it as a tragedy of sorts. With that type of love ushers a particular kind of exposure and pain. And although this is a sequel, it is intended to stand on its own.
This has been a 5-year endeavor, I am elated that it is finally taking shape.
In the event that you need to catch up before this book comes out, you can read its predecessor When You Come to Me for free!
Interested in learning more about National Novel Writing Month? Go Here!