tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61479768400678973032024-03-01T17:07:13.238-08:00Official website of author Karlie LucasOfficial website and blog of author Karlie LucasKarlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.comBlogger220125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147976840067897303.post-1990249901909802152024-01-22T09:53:00.000-08:002024-01-22T09:53:22.739-08:00Coming Soon: The Price of Fire by Daniel Lucas<p> Greetings, readers and fans!</p><p><br /></p><p>It's been a while but I wanted to let you in on some exciting news! My husband's first book, <u>The Price of Fire</u>, will be published later on this year! This is the first book in a series called <u>The White Ravel Saga</u>, and will be available around Summer. (More details on dates, etc, will follow)</p><p>In the meantime, here's the general gist of the story, to hopefully get your excited!<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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loose once more, the Council of Four must determine if the man they have in
custody is a true Heretic, or just someone wronged by a thousand years of
prejudice.</p>Cover reveal coming soon<br /></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJpHkoPj7Hwsb-sKjXsTDlcYMxdIv_LrrzOxhBnzbh5XWBrpM4Nuh2K8xHbSlEuXymBbC7uVLhrq2G7lydueiSwxTW_snS0GAaQwO9YmH0khXmjyEf9ueuvsQMp2c_IEGIUsbVc4ur9cdM-9ONJ0OzXbOZw9RKcb8lldZ0yHJzYqsFWDXOr0LvvOa5_KU/s1024/Coming-Soon-Cover2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="662" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJpHkoPj7Hwsb-sKjXsTDlcYMxdIv_LrrzOxhBnzbh5XWBrpM4Nuh2K8xHbSlEuXymBbC7uVLhrq2G7lydueiSwxTW_snS0GAaQwO9YmH0khXmjyEf9ueuvsQMp2c_IEGIUsbVc4ur9cdM-9ONJ0OzXbOZw9RKcb8lldZ0yHJzYqsFWDXOr0LvvOa5_KU/s320/Coming-Soon-Cover2.jpg" width="207" /></a></div><br /><p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"></p>
Karlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147976840067897303.post-69430982475172539522023-09-13T12:42:00.001-07:002023-09-13T12:58:26.515-07:00New upcoming book from DragonKey Press: My Friend, Toggle by Allison Platero<h3 style="text-align: left;"> I would like to announce a new book being released by DragonKey Press, <u>My Friend, Toggle</u> by Allison Platero!</h3><p> </p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaJdgRTmCmW941whIJuIflynq6uXYfa3uEPhTJjCS_sCbdRCDyUpSvmBY5VLqjEaJj6DdkVcBnrw91sTAHAyvXsALgMO-_Ojw2d8Kybo4E92zsBgtPYQEr_uqG8VQ9-5NLsr8MNSH0wW1z7kWLhznvsxoyKkkx0zDMfc_y-2OXfN047R_NlIUCplPwmAg/s3075/toggle-for-web.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3075" data-original-width="2152" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaJdgRTmCmW941whIJuIflynq6uXYfa3uEPhTJjCS_sCbdRCDyUpSvmBY5VLqjEaJj6DdkVcBnrw91sTAHAyvXsALgMO-_Ojw2d8Kybo4E92zsBgtPYQEr_uqG8VQ9-5NLsr8MNSH0wW1z7kWLhznvsxoyKkkx0zDMfc_y-2OXfN047R_NlIUCplPwmAg/s320/toggle-for-web.jpg" width="224" /></a></div><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black;">Come
with us as we find a friend for toggle the frog. </span></h2>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="inplace-html">Learn about a frog's habitat and
eating habits, as well as where you can buy one as a pet.</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black;">Available at: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/My-Friend-Toggle-Allison-Platero/dp/194802828X/" target="_blank">Amazon </a>~ <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1144053763?ean=9781948028288">Barnes and Noble</a> ~ </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJVMiiCyICBxXpSo2uBzauz79i0xs6DlCIJLWW5wYtvwoF5ddMGTG8YCQ4RS1vUs7ndRCC6FCgMZXISuwuIpuapqKqlCrrAnu9PP2AN-BnE_Xb8jE4OXPCWpmQ4zWWzzMlMl6UKTT4VHaUzOBgXEGvUC_mQRo0jD-kmyuQlxTXI3OS2Yc9M-W_g30nsA4/s1080/allison-author-pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJVMiiCyICBxXpSo2uBzauz79i0xs6DlCIJLWW5wYtvwoF5ddMGTG8YCQ4RS1vUs7ndRCC6FCgMZXISuwuIpuapqKqlCrrAnu9PP2AN-BnE_Xb8jE4OXPCWpmQ4zWWzzMlMl6UKTT4VHaUzOBgXEGvUC_mQRo0jD-kmyuQlxTXI3OS2Yc9M-W_g30nsA4/w200-h200/allison-author-pic.jpg" width="200" /> </a><span class="x4k7w5x x1h91t0o x1h9r5lt x1jfb8zj xv2umb2 x1beo9mf xaigb6o x12ejxvf x3igimt xarpa2k xedcshv x1lytzrv x1t2pt76 x7ja8zs x1qrby5j">Allison
Platero was born in Southern Utah. She has two sons that love to read,
which encouraged her to write books for children. Besides reading to her
children, Allison loves to craft. Sewing is her favorite of all the
crafts, and inspires her creativity. She loves to make stuffed animals
for her boys and friends. Resin casting is also a favorite past time,
and she loves using color changing pigment in her work. Allison is an
avid lover of reading, particularly fantasy and manga.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJVMiiCyICBxXpSo2uBzauz79i0xs6DlCIJLWW5wYtvwoF5ddMGTG8YCQ4RS1vUs7ndRCC6FCgMZXISuwuIpuapqKqlCrrAnu9PP2AN-BnE_Xb8jE4OXPCWpmQ4zWWzzMlMl6UKTT4VHaUzOBgXEGvUC_mQRo0jD-kmyuQlxTXI3OS2Yc9M-W_g30nsA4/s1080/allison-author-pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> </a></span></div><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" style="color: black;"><br /></span></p>
Karlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147976840067897303.post-6840939773430438672023-08-21T13:26:00.003-07:002023-08-21T13:26:46.764-07:00Mice on Ice cover reveal<p> Hey guys, it's finally time to show you the cover of my newest book, <u>Mice on Ice</u>!</p><p><br /></p><p>Blurb: Jean loves to dance on ice. Her family doesn’t. When a neighboring town hosts a skating competition, Jean wants to prove dancing on ice is just as good as regular dancing.<br /> A book about being true to yourself</p><p> </p><p>And here it is! <br /></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDkMj-EwsbBPQDCK4cjlMYCMggyWkgxXzSaTkiBqIsjhbRtS4gbU3_Rrx6APkoRnZFeURHOPE6nXvrEXRS4xH8OFfNOXlsCt3vBX3DycjNmuTgdhjUup2JELWm5Fm9Qpgv4e7h-WCUuQjJwlEA2dIelFIz2F97HbDLtWcmYMf_5Tlg6mRNSoaWpR-gGy8/s1493/miceoniceforweb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1493" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDkMj-EwsbBPQDCK4cjlMYCMggyWkgxXzSaTkiBqIsjhbRtS4gbU3_Rrx6APkoRnZFeURHOPE6nXvrEXRS4xH8OFfNOXlsCt3vBX3DycjNmuTgdhjUup2JELWm5Fm9Qpgv4e7h-WCUuQjJwlEA2dIelFIz2F97HbDLtWcmYMf_5Tlg6mRNSoaWpR-gGy8/s320/miceoniceforweb.jpg" width="257" /></a></div><p></p><p>Release date is set for November 1st. Links to where you can buy it will be posted at a later date.<br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<![endif]--></p>Karlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147976840067897303.post-66420319754186010072023-07-05T13:50:00.004-07:002023-07-05T13:50:35.654-07:00Time Flies<p> Hey, everyone. Happy late Father's Day and whatever other holidays I may have missed! The past few months have been crazy!</p><p>First, I am still working on doing line art for <u>Mice on Ice<i>,</i></u> but am almost finished. Just one more to go, and then it's on to painting, formatting, and printing! I am still aiming for a late fall release, though I haven't ironed out the dates just yet. Definitely will get back to you on that one.</p><p>This past month also saw some productivity die as I had all of my wisdom teeth removed and it put me out of commission for a week due to some infection. Not fun. But, despite that, I've tried to keep on track as much as possible.</p><p>In the not too distant future, I will start sharing more about other projects I hope to get going on, but please know that <u>Mice on Ice</u> is on schedule!</p><p>All that said, I hope your summer is going well and that you get in a lot of reading!<br /></p>Karlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147976840067897303.post-65782321425421604932023-05-13T12:16:00.003-07:002023-05-13T12:16:26.129-07:00Happy Mother's Day<p> As its just about Mothers' Day, or is in some countries, I wanted to wish every mother a good one, no matter what kind of mother you may be.</p><p><br /></p><p>And, a general update: I have started officially storyboarding my next children's book, <u>Mice on Ice</u>. I'm still aiming for a Fall release, just not sure on an exact date yet. There are a lot of things currently up in the air right now but I will try to let you know when I figure it out.</p><p><br /></p><p>I also know that I've been really lousy at keeping you all updated on everything. I apologize for that. There are some things in the works that I hope will make my absence worth it.<br /></p>Karlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147976840067897303.post-66814802020458519042023-03-31T10:07:00.002-07:002023-03-31T10:07:38.594-07:00Updating before the April Fools Rush<p> I thought about waiting until tomorrow to update everyone, but decided I'd best do it today since tomorrow is April 1st. And the info I have to share is no joke.</p><p><br /></p><p>First off, I will be teaching at the Kanab Writer's Conference this year in November. Look for more information on that as it gets closer. I will be teaching two classes: Map Making for Fantasy Writers, and The Business Side of Self Publishing.</p><p><br /></p><p>And, in news that makes me jump around with glee and giggle in excitement, my endeavors at screenwriting are paying off.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMnHqsgvRrE-DrHfZE8SzUDAbjSRk_apWEyld47S8TSeN_vWlIGVWa8u6sYGELJK2bDJAMKrhDAg_83WdjxD8YSGOahmjtNKEdtwn73lt9zMk8cxgwmYpGYs0ySm8_Cq9pgzwdmJfAJv_S5L5FnTqJhC7dUejst4W8jiMPU6nDCiEugOqfLIWH1LDS/s500/quarter%20finalist.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMnHqsgvRrE-DrHfZE8SzUDAbjSRk_apWEyld47S8TSeN_vWlIGVWa8u6sYGELJK2bDJAMKrhDAg_83WdjxD8YSGOahmjtNKEdtwn73lt9zMk8cxgwmYpGYs0ySm8_Cq9pgzwdmJfAJv_S5L5FnTqJhC7dUejst4W8jiMPU6nDCiEugOqfLIWH1LDS/s320/quarter%20finalist.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>I don't know if I"ll make it into the next round, the semi-finals, but I figure, out of how knows how many hundreds of scripts, this is something to be celebrated.</p><p><br /></p><p>In other news: I have rewritten my next children's book and will need to re-storyboard it, so that's still a work in progress. I am also working on two novels, which I have played with off and on for the last few years. </p><p>Also in the works, a new podcast series on writing and creating characters, world building, and related. Not sure when I'll release that just yet, but it's in the planning stages. I am also considering doing an occasional podcast talking about my writing in general, along with whatever pops into my head at the time. I'll let you know if that becomes a thing or not.</p><p><br /></p><p>And that's pretty much it, but still exciting. What exciting news do you guys have to share? I'd love to know.<br /></p><p><br /></p>Karlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147976840067897303.post-17785254305466370622023-01-31T14:13:00.002-08:002023-01-31T14:13:37.134-08:00Here's the latest update<p> Hey everyone!</p><p><br /></p><p>It's been a bit since I last gave an update so I thought I'd give you one now.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am working on screenplays at the moment, mainly editing them and submitting them to various writing gigs and contests. I have two of the three for my Tarragon Trilogy in what I hope is their final, speculative form, and am working on the third.</p><p>I am also now offering openly offering editing services, from developmental to copy editing. Check out the new page, <a href="https://www.karlielucas.com/p/editing-services.html">Editing Services</a>, for more information.</p><p>The podcast is still in production as well, though I feel we are winding down on the Marketing aspect and I am more than open to ideas for further episodes on self-publishing. So, if you have one, or would like to ask any questions that I may not have covered yet, feel free to contact me or drop a comment.</p><p><br /></p><p>And, finally, I am hoping to teach at several writing conferences this year, and have pitched classes for at least three different conferences. I don't know yet if I'll get any of them, but feel free to stay tuned for more info as I hear more.</p><p><br /></p><p>I hope you are all well, and that your own writing is going well. And if you're just here for the books, I hope you have a good read.<br /></p><p><br /></p>Karlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147976840067897303.post-56952461501451356192022-12-05T10:08:00.005-08:002022-12-05T10:08:57.122-08:00As we approach Christmas....<p> Hey everyone!</p><p><br /></p><p>Again, I know it's been a hot minute since I last wrote anything here, given any kind of update, or anything. It's been.... a rough few months for me and my family.</p><p>I did want to let you know that I am still writing. I am still trying to figure out how to draw mice for another children's book I wrote back when I was a teenager. (Thanks to my mom for finding the manuscript before she passed.) I want to do it justice. I am also still trying to edit my first, technically second, screenplay. Hopefully this one will be the first to actually be produced and put out there in movie format.</p><p>It is also the end of another year, or close enough to count. Definitely been a roller coaster of a ride. Had to move. My husband has had to change jobs more times than I care to count. He and I have both started podcasts, mine about writing and publishing, his about current events and Star Wars. But it's awesome how supportive he has been of me, and I try to be supportive of him.</p><p>There are still a lot of things up in the air, and I'm not honestly sure how they'll land. Definitely had my fair share of heartache and not so awesomeness this past year and I'm seriously hoping 2023 treats us all better, a little kinder, a little less harshly.</p><p>There are many things in the works that I hope will go into fruition sooner than later. My screenplay being one, another book being another, among the mentioned illustrations of mice. Why am I so bad at drawing mice?! I'm also hoping to present some classes/panels at different writing conferences this year. I know I did last year, one in the digital library and one live, but I'd love to do so much more. Definitely going to be interesting to see how many I will actually get.</p><p>I hope to be able to get back into the grocery stores, selling my books in person. I miss doing that. I've published a few books since doing that as well, so hopefully will have something new to offer everyone who may remember me from a few years back. Lots of plans, hopes, and dreams. Here's hoping they come true.</p><p>I hope your dreams and plans and wishes come true too.</p><p>And in case I don't write again until next year Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. (And Happy Holidays too!)<br /></p>Karlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147976840067897303.post-34742524366588482982022-10-26T11:16:00.003-07:002022-10-26T11:16:52.667-07:00I know it's been a while.....<p> Hey ya'll, I know it's been a while. And I do feel bad about that.</p><p>The truth of the matter is we had to move. It's been a real struggle to get everything set up and going again, especially since we had to go for a smaller location than we had previously. It's been a bit of a logistical nightmare, with half of everything currently in boxes in a storage unit.</p><p>Now that I've given the reason for silence (this time), here's some fun stuff.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9wvV23TOjLc5qXs9kJK6FdBsk2aTKNa8mb8pRW5z0boQUXOVhGJmhUhx0jLIRGp43cwx3LcrPJEtABDuBlQHhFO8-2bZbnk_f6CBeDiOTLmwyKcAuUjshUnGH0kWr4sufA51Ke6nQ2UcgL-vHCQXUXidN5uwORXjpjWfXjvUuMIeg-PtBDXCBpQ2l/s1500/options-for-cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1159" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9wvV23TOjLc5qXs9kJK6FdBsk2aTKNa8mb8pRW5z0boQUXOVhGJmhUhx0jLIRGp43cwx3LcrPJEtABDuBlQHhFO8-2bZbnk_f6CBeDiOTLmwyKcAuUjshUnGH0kWr4sufA51Ke6nQ2UcgL-vHCQXUXidN5uwORXjpjWfXjvUuMIeg-PtBDXCBpQ2l/w154-h200/options-for-cover.jpg" width="154" /></a></div>Since my last post, I somehow sold 26 copies of <u>Moving the Zoo</u> without really doing anything. So, if you are one of those people who bought a copy, thank you a ton. The whole moving thing got me pretty down, and seeing those sales brightened my day.<p></p><p>Apparently a few were even sold overseas, which definitely surprised me. So, shout out to whoever bought a copy in Germany. You definitely rocked my world. I didn't realize I had a fan or two over there so thank you.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have been working on my podcast about Self Publishing, and I know I've really been bad about updating links on the appropriate page for that. Thank you if you've managed to follow along anyway, because I've somehow managed to keep putting up an episode a week, occasionally two. It's not been easy, and I'm more than open to discuss anything you think I may have missed so far, so feel free to let me know in either comment or email form. I'd appreciate it. After all, I'm only one person trying to remember everything pertinent in a really vast world.</p><p>Now, knowing that some will consider it early, I do want to let you know what I'm currently focusing on, because I've tried to get that out there (when I remember). Yeah, I feel scatter-brained a lot lately.</p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>So, still working on turning my <u>Tarragon Trilogy</u> into movie scripts. They're in the form but need to be trimmed down. Alas, the movie industry is not interested in making a three to four hour movie so... I need to trim them down.</li><li>I've dusted off several different manuscripts I've worked on over the years and am trying to find the accompanying notes so I can actually finish them. Some need more work than others, so here's hoping I can get at least one of them closer to publication in 2023.</li><li>I am still trying to teach myself how to draw mice for my next children's illustrated book, a process I'm finding more difficult than I care to admit. Drawing the correct mice is important to me. I don't want to just imitate someone else and I don't want to make them look too cartoony either so it's interesting to try and find that balance where I can consistently draw in the same style. You know I've used several different styles over the years so it's been more than a little interesting.</li><li>I am still working on editing another author's works that will hopefully be ready for publication starting some time next year (by other author, I mean my husband, who is writing high fantasy). The story is compelling and spans something like five or six books, so it's definitely something to look forward to, because I'm not just a writer but a publisher.</li><li>I'm getting ready to start working on a new podcast, when I feel like I've run out of material for the Self Publishing one. This one will focus on the writing craft, so feel free to let me know if there are anything specific things you wish someone would cover and I'll see what I can do.</li></ol><p>And yeah... that's what I'm trying to get done. Things are going a bit slower than I'd like in some ways. There are practically only two months left in the year. Man, it's coming fast. And I hope to get back into selling books in person next year as well. Lots of plans in the works and I'm hoping I can manage them all. After all, I am only one person, but we shall see. I am determined, and I have a really supportive hubby, who I can hopefully persuade to work on his edits too. ;- )<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Karlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147976840067897303.post-38873055440268386522022-08-05T10:11:00.003-07:002022-08-05T10:11:33.923-07:00New book<p> Hey y'all. I know it's been a while, and I've gone a bit backwards on releasing my newest book, but it's here!</p><p><br /></p><p></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3quIwS9kqw8QkKOTSwvDdlqKqfyiNwiVirPnM081G7iT3PLYZyz_UblHPioUS_FtHcq2a-ghc_OvwrbGy_Z8kfmPQFO1UnX_WtMnZdATBZLMI3-3k9WeWo2e2AI5gcLnCKhCKnKWUFlHKhyaXv2SLMI2PlJfPLgzZDkXiUABYhCcdLu2nffVlDjnE/s1500/options-for-cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1159" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3quIwS9kqw8QkKOTSwvDdlqKqfyiNwiVirPnM081G7iT3PLYZyz_UblHPioUS_FtHcq2a-ghc_OvwrbGy_Z8kfmPQFO1UnX_WtMnZdATBZLMI3-3k9WeWo2e2AI5gcLnCKhCKnKWUFlHKhyaXv2SLMI2PlJfPLgzZDkXiUABYhCcdLu2nffVlDjnE/s320/options-for-cover.jpg" width="247" /></a></div>Strange noises ensue when the neighbors move out, sounding like an
assortment of animals heading to the zoo. Come explore the different
sounds and what animals might be making them in this imaginative book
from the perspective of one child's imagination.</h3><p> </p><p> </p><p>This title will be available on Amazon soon, and in hardcover. Currently only available in paperback. Please see the<a href="https://www.karlielucas.com/p/the-unknown-elf.html"> books page</a> for current available links to online sellers.<br /></p><p><br /></p>Karlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147976840067897303.post-59262636616872182112022-06-14T10:01:00.003-07:002022-06-14T10:01:56.785-07:00New podcast stuff<p> Hey y'all! I just thought I'd share that I've started posting my podcast on self-publishing. I will try to remember to update the new page (<a href="https://www.karlielucas.com/p/self-pub-podcast.html">found here</a>) each week with the newest episode.</p><p><br /></p><p>In other news: I am so much closer to publishing my newest book, <u>Moving The Zoo</u>, which is a young children's illustrated book about, well... moving and a child imagining all the sounds the movers make are animals being moved to the zoo. I'm not ready to give you a sneak peek yet, but probably will soon, so keep an eye out for that.</p><p><br /></p><p>And in final news, for this post at any rate, I will be presenting a class on Fan Fiction and how it can be used as a writing tool July 28-30 at <a href="https://kanabwritersconference.com/">Kanab Writer's Conference </a>in Kanab, UT, so if you're in the area, feel free to join us there.</p><p><br /></p>Karlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147976840067897303.post-90424707681256799382022-04-28T09:57:00.001-07:002022-04-28T09:57:05.266-07:00Some exciting news<h4 style="text-align: left;"> As many of you may know, I haven't written a post here for a hot minute. I've been busy working on various projects so here's a reminder of this year's goals, with an update on them.</h4><p><br /></p><h2></h2><blockquote><h2><span style="font-weight: normal;">Goals/Plans for 2022</span></h2><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">1 - Finish
formatting the Tarragon Trilogy for screenplay (hoping I get the chance
to shop it around to producers in the next few years)</span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> I have two of the three finished and ready to shop around, and am working on the third.</span></span><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">2 - Complete and publish one new children's illustrated work</span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I am close to finishing all of the line art for my newest children's book, </span><u><span style="font-weight: normal;">Moving the Zoo</span></u><span style="font-weight: normal;">, which will be released this summer. Dates to be announced. </span></span><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">3
- Participate in at least one writer's conference </span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I will be doing a
virtual class for the Storymaker's Conference held in Provo, UT for
their digital catalogue - held May 12-14th</span><br /></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">New booking as a conference presenter for the </span><a href="https://kanabwritersconference.com/"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Kanab Writer's Conference</span></a><span style="font-weight: normal;"> in Kanab, UT - July 28-30th</span></span><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">4 - Hopefully
get a new book written, or at least get a good start on it. There are
several ideas percolating in my brain that want out.</span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Still working on this one. </span></span><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">5 - Prepare, and hopefully publish, my husband's first book. </span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Still working on this one. </span></span><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">6 - Start a podcast on self-publishing and everything I wish I'd known about it before I started the venture.</span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I have recorded the first few episodes and am doing research on a few more before I release so that I have a "buffer" of episodes ready to go. </span></span><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">7 - Complete at least one audio book of my currently published works, and release it in podcast form (probably on Spotify)</span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I am working on this and have a few chapters recorded but not yet edited.</span></span></h4></blockquote><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red;"></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"> </h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"> With all that said, I will soon give more information on <u>Moving the Zoo</u>, its release date, a sneak peek at the artwork, and maybe a few other surprises.</h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;">So far, I think I can say it's been a productive year. I can't wait to see how the rest goes. And how many more of my goals I can finish!<br /></h4><p></p>Karlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147976840067897303.post-8239709286221903922022-01-01T13:04:00.005-08:002022-01-01T13:04:38.674-08:00Happy New Year! 2022 Edition<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEQMDnnNTETfKS20jQRQaOh06CuRYCvdHkUEvPKxHALwwu5sZFhqQ7FKP1et1Ua6Wd3IFTvUobUjHMw77UrEfOb7ww529g6HGgCoJh-SdyFnyrvRwap2HHHXKS3skOQrHolPElV44cqdAsP3eqFTJRja_UTwEXIjgg8ZHtB32-xDATIVXeDGgM6rmK=s371" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="65" data-original-width="371" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEQMDnnNTETfKS20jQRQaOh06CuRYCvdHkUEvPKxHALwwu5sZFhqQ7FKP1et1Ua6Wd3IFTvUobUjHMw77UrEfOb7ww529g6HGgCoJh-SdyFnyrvRwap2HHHXKS3skOQrHolPElV44cqdAsP3eqFTJRja_UTwEXIjgg8ZHtB32-xDATIVXeDGgM6rmK=w640-h112" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well, it's a new year again, 2022 and all that. I know I haven't been the most active in posting updates and the like. It's been a difficult past month as I remember my mom, who passed in July. It was our first Christmas without her. And a few other things came up we weren't happy about but can work around.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Last time I updated you guys, it was to let you know I am working on some screenwriting projects. I am still working on one, but did finish another, and entered that one into a contest, so we'll see what happens there. Who knows, it might even end up being made into a movie.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All that aside, I did want to let you know the general plan I have for this coming year. Everything is, of course, subject to change as circumstances change.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><h2>Goals/Plans for 2022</h2><h4 style="text-align: left;">1 - Finish formatting the Tarragon Trilogy for screenplay (hoping I get the chance to shop it around to producers in the next few years)</h4><h4 style="text-align: left;">2 - Complete and publish one new children's illustrated work</h4><h4 style="text-align: left;">3 - Participate in at least one writer's conference (I will be doing a virtual class for the Storymaker's Conference held in Provo, UT for their digital catalogue)</h4><h4 style="text-align: left;">4 - Hopefully get a new book written, or at least get a good start on it. There are several ideas percolating in my brain that want out.</h4><h4 style="text-align: left;">5 - Prepare, and hopefully publish, my husband's first book. </h4><h4 style="text-align: left;">6 - Start a podcast on self-publishing and everything I wish I'd known about it before I started the venture.</h4><h4 style="text-align: left;">7 - Complete at least one audio book of my currently published works, and release it in podcast form (probably on Spotify)</h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"> </h4><div style="text-align: left;">Everything else is up in the air, but things can always change. <br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div><br /> <p></p>Karlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147976840067897303.post-7227050701017642242021-11-13T08:56:00.001-08:002021-11-13T08:56:09.680-08:00A Change in the Wind<p> Hey guys,</p><p><br /></p><p>I thought I'd best give you the update on things. I was going to do an event in Irving, Texas last weekend, but if any of you showed, you know it didn't happen. The store manager canceled on me and it is what it is. Hopefully I will see you in December in Little Elm, TX instead.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now, on to the bigger news, I am going to turn my focus onto turning the Tarragon Trilogy into a series of screenplays that I hope to find a producer for. I know I'm at a huge disadvantage, as I don't have an agent, and I don't really have any contacts in the industry, but I feel compelled to go this direction right now.</p><p>This will likely put my newest children's book, <u>Moving the Zoo</u>, on hold, but I do promise I will be working on it intermittently. It just probably won't be out in time for Christmas.</p><p>I do have some experience with screenplays, though nothing produced. I was a semi-finalist in a screenwriting contest last year, and I was an intern with an independent film company back in 2006, so not completely new to me, but I have never pitched to any Hollywood big producers, but that is the goal. If I'm being honest, never actually pitched it to any kind of big wigs, unless you count sending query letters when I tried to get traditionally published.</p><p>All that aside, if you have read any of the books in my Tarragon Trilogy, and liked them, please spread the word. Write a review. The more online presence I have, the better. And, maybe, someday in the not too distant future, you will see either those books, or something else I've written, on the big screen. That is my hope.</p><p>Thanks, y'all, for being great fans. I hope to improve my craft and make y'all proud.<br /></p>Karlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147976840067897303.post-78574930031087654302021-10-18T09:47:00.004-07:002021-10-18T09:47:36.488-07:00New book release and cover reveal<p> Hey guys, first, thanks to those who came out and saw me at Kroger in Bartonville, TX. I met a lot of new people and hope those who bought copies of my books enjoy them.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now on the the meat of the post. I am officially announcing that <u>The Tarragon Trilogy<span></span></u><span> will be released November 1!</span></p><p><span> I know it's been a long time coming, but I've finally got everything together, complete with two new short stories (Walter's Story and Emi's Story), as well as some illustrations depicting how I see key items in the books. These are all "never before released" additions specific to this all-in-one book.<br /></span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>And here is the cover: <br /></span></p><p><span> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvoAk7w2VC5GZp-KGyHP2IrIEelDpQJ1somPNg_EZToVvJP9nuu9A3IaPCbXnj5-eIuvwq1OOkyBiZReBhdwt8n06OUZ_hv2YO9mRbm9nbKS2xb4JFKeRiK49-Kx6KILe6TtuJfcU7Xi8/s2048/front-cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1392" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvoAk7w2VC5GZp-KGyHP2IrIEelDpQJ1somPNg_EZToVvJP9nuu9A3IaPCbXnj5-eIuvwq1OOkyBiZReBhdwt8n06OUZ_hv2YO9mRbm9nbKS2xb4JFKeRiK49-Kx6KILe6TtuJfcU7Xi8/w273-h400/front-cover.jpg" width="273" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span>This book will be available in ebook and paperback formats to start, with hardcover to follow, and I will share the links as they become available. </span><br /></p>Karlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147976840067897303.post-67158184682285044182021-10-09T10:51:00.000-07:002021-10-09T10:51:05.524-07:00A few changes and updates<p> Hey guys, I know it's been a while, but I thought I'd first remind you of some upcoming events, and let you know the location of the signing in October has <i>changed</i> so please keep that in mind.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b><span style="font-size: small;">Book Signings:</span></b><br /><br /><b>October 16 (sat) 10-3pm</b><br />3400 FM 407 E, Bartonville, TX 75226<br /><br /><b>November 6 (sat) 10-3pm</b><br />7505 N. MacAurthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75063<br /><br /><b>December 11 (sat) 0 10-3pm</b><br />2671 Little Elm Parkway, Little Elm, TX 75068</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ7T9ZqbzkLm8RphCx5DCkWByd83jGPIasbZFVP786lMKJLPqlNZDsSvQyUrTBxdniBSejlXY9HgHdsP3M4nv6hVe2KzenDRZBY0YzRus92QZk7FNvzXNRxfHOQayXKRMPlqkWOfV5PIY/s1310/newlogo-black-and-white.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="308" data-original-width="1310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ7T9ZqbzkLm8RphCx5DCkWByd83jGPIasbZFVP786lMKJLPqlNZDsSvQyUrTBxdniBSejlXY9HgHdsP3M4nv6hVe2KzenDRZBY0YzRus92QZk7FNvzXNRxfHOQayXKRMPlqkWOfV5PIY/s320/newlogo-black-and-white.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTUXqQzLggpNqxj0M_MmA-R_msF98UgltzfeMt1migtRFGRl1g7dFV_Kj_GutcMPLNZacsQLnSuEI1wJpyFSVngJX0Ke2grbqmTNCtY95ZI37PqPkdKS07Y7y1hjtJstmlfwtv3fvDfFI/s720/logo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="684" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTUXqQzLggpNqxj0M_MmA-R_msF98UgltzfeMt1migtRFGRl1g7dFV_Kj_GutcMPLNZacsQLnSuEI1wJpyFSVngJX0Ke2grbqmTNCtY95ZI37PqPkdKS07Y7y1hjtJstmlfwtv3fvDfFI/w120-h126/logo.jpg" width="120" /></a></div><br /><p>Tarragon, the audio book/drama has completed its run, and you can find all of the links to listen to each episode under the <a href="https://www.karlielucas.com/p/audio-dramas.html">Audio Dramas </a>page.<br /></p><p>I am also getting close to releasing the omnibus version of the Trilogy, complete with two new short stories (not previously released), and some illustrations. I am finishing up those illustrations and working on the cover but hope to have a preview of it for you soon.<br /></p><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyjw_Y0ilxhCrdgcl7JTFRmmzjFCVwXsQrPmBV_5MxTOW4zNgwxyeVbtOxuPczYFAUP7mAU_mJ70-tr0b7vdu6GiDbYVhABK-2zryEnsX21hOVtmau-keITNWLnLUov_sQXoBO-fRiXTY/s1024/Coming-Soon-Cover2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="662" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyjw_Y0ilxhCrdgcl7JTFRmmzjFCVwXsQrPmBV_5MxTOW4zNgwxyeVbtOxuPczYFAUP7mAU_mJ70-tr0b7vdu6GiDbYVhABK-2zryEnsX21hOVtmau-keITNWLnLUov_sQXoBO-fRiXTY/w130-h200/Coming-Soon-Cover2.jpg" width="130" /></a></div> <p></p><p>And in the newest news, I am working on creating a new Children's Illustrated book. <u>Moving The Zoo</u> should be available later on this year, hopefully in time for Christmas, but definitely by the end of the year.<br /></p><p><br /><br /></p>Karlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147976840067897303.post-43799525146410276492021-07-22T11:51:00.002-07:002021-07-22T11:51:29.383-07:00Updates on life<p> Hey all, first and foremost, I wanted to remind everyone of the upcoming events this year.</p><p><br /></p><p><b><span style="font-size: small;">Book Signings:</span></b><br /></p><p><b>August 14 (sat)10-3pm</b><br />4620 SH 121, Lewisville, TX 75056 <br /><br /><b>September 11 (Sat) 10-3pm</b><br />1250 N. Preston Rd., Prosper, TX 75078<br /><br /><b>October 16 (sat) 10-3pm</b><br /> 9700 Coit Rd., Plano, TX 75025<br /><br /><b>November 6 (sat) 10-3pm</b><br />7505 N. MacAurthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75063<br /><br /><b>December 11 (sat0 10-3pm</b><br />2671 Little Elm Parkway, Little Elm, TX 75068</p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ7T9ZqbzkLm8RphCx5DCkWByd83jGPIasbZFVP786lMKJLPqlNZDsSvQyUrTBxdniBSejlXY9HgHdsP3M4nv6hVe2KzenDRZBY0YzRus92QZk7FNvzXNRxfHOQayXKRMPlqkWOfV5PIY/s1310/newlogo-black-and-white.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="308" data-original-width="1310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ7T9ZqbzkLm8RphCx5DCkWByd83jGPIasbZFVP786lMKJLPqlNZDsSvQyUrTBxdniBSejlXY9HgHdsP3M4nv6hVe2KzenDRZBY0YzRus92QZk7FNvzXNRxfHOQayXKRMPlqkWOfV5PIY/s320/newlogo-black-and-white.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>In other news, the audio drama: The Tarragon Trilogy, is nearing it's completion. There are only ten episodes left, counting the one to be released this weekend.<p></p><p> Also still in the works is the all-in-one version of the trilogy in paperback, hardcover, and ebook, with some added extras. So keep an eye out for more updates on that.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTUXqQzLggpNqxj0M_MmA-R_msF98UgltzfeMt1migtRFGRl1g7dFV_Kj_GutcMPLNZacsQLnSuEI1wJpyFSVngJX0Ke2grbqmTNCtY95ZI37PqPkdKS07Y7y1hjtJstmlfwtv3fvDfFI/s720/logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="684" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTUXqQzLggpNqxj0M_MmA-R_msF98UgltzfeMt1migtRFGRl1g7dFV_Kj_GutcMPLNZacsQLnSuEI1wJpyFSVngJX0Ke2grbqmTNCtY95ZI37PqPkdKS07Y7y1hjtJstmlfwtv3fvDfFI/s320/logo.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>And, for those who do not know, my mom recently passed from cancer, which is why I haven't been as active with anything outside of the audio drama. She passed peacefully, surrounded by family. I will be dedicating one of the upcoming episodes of my audio drama to her memory.</p><p><br /></p><p>And in other, other news, I am working on adding a new author to the DragonKey Press family. And that's all I'm going to say about the matter.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /> <br /></p><p> </p>Karlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147976840067897303.post-19589891345860923092021-05-08T05:50:00.004-07:002021-05-08T05:50:52.633-07:00New Book Event Dates!<p> Hey all, I know I don't post much here anymore, but that's only because I've been working on a lot of cool stuff, like the audio drama version of the Tarragon Trilogy, some new artwork for the same Trilogy in an all-in-one form, as well as some other projects that will remain hush hush for now. But I did want to share with you the latest news on book events for the rest of the year.</p><p>In person events at Krogers in the DFW area:<br /></p><p><b>May 22 ( sat) from 10am to 3pm </b><br />544, 1212 E. Bethany Dr. Allen, TX 75002<br /><br /><b>June 18 and 19 (fri and sat) from 10am to 3pm</b><br />2671 Little Elm Park, Little Elm, TX 75068<br /><b><br />August 14 (sat)10-3pm</b><br />4620 SH 121, Lewisville, TX 75056 <br /><br /><b>September 11 (Sat) 10-3pm</b><br />1250 N. Preston Rd., Prosper, TX 75078<br /><br /><b>October 16 (sat) 10-3pm</b><br /> 9700 Coit Rd., Plano, TX 75025<br /><br /><b>November 6 (sat) 10-3pm</b><br />7505 N. MacAurthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75063<br /><br /><b>December 11 (sat0 10-3pm</b><br />2671 Little Elm Parkway, Little Elm, TX 75068</p><p><br /></p><p>I will add other dates as they are scheduled.</p><p><br /></p>Karlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147976840067897303.post-65829350589376757712021-01-25T12:38:00.004-08:002021-01-25T12:38:44.979-08:00Starting out the year with some Events:<h2 style="text-align: left;"> I would like to announce the following upcoming author events for the DFW area:</h2><h3 style="text-align: left;">Public appearances/book signings at Kroger Grocery stores<br /></h3><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><b>February 5 and 6, 2021</b> (Fri and Sat) from 10am to 3pm <br /></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">2671 Little Elm Park, Little Elm, TX 75068 on <br /></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><b>March 6, 2021</b> (Sat) 10am to 3pm<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">4620 SH 121, Lewisville, TX 75056<br /></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><b>April 23 and 24, 2021</b> (Fri and Sat) from 10am to 3pm</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">9700 Coit Rd, Plano, TX 75025</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><b>May 21 and 22, 2021</b> (Fri and Sat) from 10am to 3pm</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">1212 E. Bethany Dr. Allen, TX 75002 </div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><b>June 18 and 19, 2021</b> (Fri and Sat) from 10am to 3pm</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">2671 Little Elm Park, Little Elm, TX 75068 </div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><h2>Please come and see me!</h2></div></div>Karlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147976840067897303.post-84234028190537809282020-12-27T13:55:00.003-08:002020-12-27T13:55:38.115-08:00Heading into the home stretch<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp60tEllDKAyXycE2t-702hHwql0JixgV6MGa4Ij2hwIxtJZ-0v-EzqvK-48jWh1bBqxfd9qzzpiFxiPSRhVWf7K76WbZTEvlobhGXbrehcHwiGnBFA0mUZYvrtdGR5oUUFjuIR6bzwI4/s371/icicles.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="65" data-original-width="371" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp60tEllDKAyXycE2t-702hHwql0JixgV6MGa4Ij2hwIxtJZ-0v-EzqvK-48jWh1bBqxfd9qzzpiFxiPSRhVWf7K76WbZTEvlobhGXbrehcHwiGnBFA0mUZYvrtdGR5oUUFjuIR6bzwI4/w640-h112/icicles.png" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are only a few days left in the year 2020, and boy what a year it has been. I don't know anyone who had a clue just how crazy it would be, and I honestly hope that next year doesn't repeat, and that it isn't worse. We've all certainly been hit hard and I hope we all get a bit of smooth sailing for a little while.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My year in review:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I started doing events at Kroger grocery stores, which was an interesting change for me, especially with the whole mask thing once COVID hit. But, I think I met a lot of great people because of this, and was able to sell a decent amount of books, which was nice. The biggest take away from that is that my stories got out to a new audience, hopefully bringing hope and joy in an otherwise bleak year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was able to participate in a regional conference as a presenter, something I hadn't thought possible, especially as an <i>invited</i> speaker instead of someone who just suggested a class and got randomly picked. Chalk that one up on my resume, I guess. But it has led me to want to get more serious about creating more online content in the form of classes and presentations on writing and publishing, which I hope to work on in 20201.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Despite lock downs, I was able to write, illustrate, and publish a new children's picture book, <u>The Cookies Are Missing!</u><i>, </i>dedicating that to my paternal grandmother, who always had a cookie for her grandkids every time we visited, and, who, sadly, passed away last year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In February, I was able to kick off the release of the <i>Tarragon Trilogy Audio Drama</i>, which is still in the process of being released, and will continue through September of next year. While it may not have as my views/listens as I would like, it has helped give so many a creative outlet, and I just want you all to know how much I appreciate working with my cast and crew on this. They are all amazingly talented.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have also had several ideas for new books, both novel and children's picture book, pop into my head over this past year, and will be working on them throughout the coming year or so, pending on how things go with all of my projects.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There as been some progress on the all in one version of the <u>Tarragon Trilogy</u> book, with a new short story joining the mix, and a few new illustrations. I plan on trying to get a few more illustrations, and a new cover, before I release it, hopefully by early summer 2021.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have also been able to organize my work space a bit, with a newer computer, which is nice. My desktop has finally bitten the dust and had to be retired, but the laptop that is replacing it has turned out to be incredibly nice.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Did I mention that I'm also working on some promotional items for the whole dragon series? I've got some new jewelry going on, and am working on some 3D models of the signature jewelry from the book, mainly the dragon pendant, the mage ring, and hopefully the bone knife. We'll see how far I get on that one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All in all, despite the craziness of a global pandemic, health concerns with extended family, job issues from lock downs and related... it's not been a horrible year. I've certainly had worse, though I hope 2021 doesn't take that as a challenge! I would love to be able to settle into a routine again, get some of the projects currently on my whiteboard finished, and take some time to simply enjoy life again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, from Dallas, TX, I hope you all have at least a decent rest of the year, and that your 2021 is a heck a lot better than 2020 was.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Toodles! <br /></div><br /> <p></p>Karlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147976840067897303.post-22207537685601385682020-12-02T08:24:00.006-08:002020-12-02T08:27:38.056-08:00A poem for Fall/Winter<p> I just wanted to share this poem I wrote back in 2016.<br /></p><p> </p><p><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto">The
wind rustles through the trees, sending leaves scattering to the
ground. I stare at patterns of fallen souls as they lay on the ground.
Between the falling leaves, I spy a squirrel or two. And between them,
water that trickles like blood from a cut. A mallard drifts lazily by in
the clear yet muddy colored water. Shorn stone leads down to the water
in layers of packed sediment. I want to lean towards the water, to look
over the edge, but hesitate. What if I should fall? The water looks deep
in places, far deeper than I can swim. But the beauty of the moment is
easy to take in. With the sky overcast, the clouds waiting to cry, I
can't help but feel at one with the world. The brisk breeze teases my
hair, leaving fallen debris in its wake. If only I could reach up to the
treetops and let the breeze carry me away.</span> <br /></p>Karlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147976840067897303.post-28366213955885176572020-11-27T12:50:00.000-08:002020-11-27T12:50:03.293-08:00Giving Thanks<p style="text-align: left;"> I know I'm a day late posting this but I would like to give thanks to all of my readers and supporters. Without you, I wouldn't be where I am today.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><span></span>This includes my "writing buddy", aka the cat (Kally). She has no problem "helping" me out with my writing stuff, even when I don't want her to help me. But she's cute so I try not to mind too much.<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAcE8AOkYts3S6JBnwnQ2L9uSHfLjP4ZHVvSK3iUBh78GjpAtiyY5hq1v8Mmhyphenhyphen6TzDxxcii5xM1w-cuO0mDtp2iBpxIgxmi0fUHCPbrGoGjsE6MqeUVlMFTdyO37VVE2KPL3FJ5FyZWa0/s4656/20200914_095159.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4656" data-original-width="3492" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAcE8AOkYts3S6JBnwnQ2L9uSHfLjP4ZHVvSK3iUBh78GjpAtiyY5hq1v8Mmhyphenhyphen6TzDxxcii5xM1w-cuO0mDtp2iBpxIgxmi0fUHCPbrGoGjsE6MqeUVlMFTdyO37VVE2KPL3FJ5FyZWa0/s320/20200914_095159.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p>Once more, it's been a hot minute since I last posted anything. I admit to feeling a bit lazy on that end, even though I have been busy with all of my various projects, some in better shape than others. And I can't believe I'm contemplating taking on more.... I must be crazy.</p><p><br /></p><p>There are a lot of things in the works, and I've already shared some of them with you in my previous post. But, in case you forgot, here's the basic goals for next year. Here's hoping I can get them all done.</p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>More in-person events (Kroger book signings and hopefully school/book fair visits, pending on how the various mandates and restrictions go)</li><li>Get ready and publish 1-2 new children's picture books. (I've already got the manuscript for one ready for me to get going on illustrations)</li><li>Finish the audio drama version of the <u>Tarragon Trilogy</u> (to happen sometime mid-September at current calculation, with book three starting sometime around February)</li><li> Finally get that all-in-one version of the Tarragon Trilogy, complete with new stories, illustrations, and whatever else I can find to stuff in there. But at least two new stories and some illustrations</li><li>Create and start streaming my "Self-Publishing for the Average Joe", otherwise known as "What I Wished I'd Known Before I Started Self-Publishing", hopefully to start in January (but might have to be closer to March or April, pending on who some other things in the works go)</li><li>Attending/presenting at at least one writing conference/convention (fingers crossed)</li><li>Producing and releasing an audio book of <u>The Unknown Elf</u></li><li>Potentially releasing an audio book (self-narrated) of <u>Kas</u><br /></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>And, with that, I hope you all had a great weekend, a fantastic Thanksgiving, if you celebrated that, and hope your December is amazing.<br /></p>Karlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147976840067897303.post-86577815862748657222020-10-10T13:49:00.002-07:002020-10-10T13:49:30.929-07:00October Update<p> Greetings all!</p><p><br /></p><p>I know this whole year has made things topsy turvy. I haven't been as socially active as I have been in the past, previously noted... but I hope to do more soon. </p><p><br /></p><p>A lot has happened over the last little while, even the last few weeks. I admit I've felt a little overwhelmed with it all, but hope it will all even out sooner than later. I have a lot of fun projects planned, either for continuation or for starting. So I am going to announce my goals for the next six to eight months.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTUXqQzLggpNqxj0M_MmA-R_msF98UgltzfeMt1migtRFGRl1g7dFV_Kj_GutcMPLNZacsQLnSuEI1wJpyFSVngJX0Ke2grbqmTNCtY95ZI37PqPkdKS07Y7y1hjtJstmlfwtv3fvDfFI/s720/logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTUXqQzLggpNqxj0M_MmA-R_msF98UgltzfeMt1migtRFGRl1g7dFV_Kj_GutcMPLNZacsQLnSuEI1wJpyFSVngJX0Ke2grbqmTNCtY95ZI37PqPkdKS07Y7y1hjtJstmlfwtv3fvDfFI/s720/logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="684" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTUXqQzLggpNqxj0M_MmA-R_msF98UgltzfeMt1migtRFGRl1g7dFV_Kj_GutcMPLNZacsQLnSuEI1wJpyFSVngJX0Ke2grbqmTNCtY95ZI37PqPkdKS07Y7y1hjtJstmlfwtv3fvDfFI/w190-h200/logo.jpg" width="190" /></a></div><p></p><p> </p><p>Continue the Tarragon Trilogy audio drama, releasing an episode a week</p><p></p><p>Complete the Tarragon Trilogy all-in-one book, with bonus material (a short story and illustrations at a minimum added)</p><p></p><p>Emi's story (working title), details Emi's side of the events of the trilogy</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><br />A web series on Self-Publishing and writing (hopefully to be released starting in January)</p><p>A possible two new children's picture books (no titles or descriptions yet, and may push back to second half of next year)</p><p>I also hope to at least attend one or more writing conferences, either as a presenter or as a regular attendee.</p><p><br /></p><p>And for those who've kept up to date on my recent author events, today I did present on Self-Publishing at the North Texas Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrator's Fall Conference. I think it went well. And if you are one of those who attended, and "sat in on" my panel, thank you. I appreciate it.</p><p><br /></p><p>I do have one more, for sure, scheduled Kroger event on October 17th at the 9700 Coit Rd. , Plano TX , 75025 store. I will be there from between 10am to 3pm.</p><p><br /></p><p>I'm not yet sure if I will be doing any other events this year, to give me time to get a lot of these other projects underway, but I'll let you know, so stay tuned for potential info on that. If not, I will be scheduling evenings for Kroger signings come January/February.<br /></p>Karlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147976840067897303.post-20086354655453811582020-08-29T08:25:00.002-07:002020-08-29T08:25:51.585-07:00It's been a "hot minute", as the saying goes.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Heh3Z2CW5832E_AayWFtrqclf2A43xpRBUSj7h051JsaTxwPzanxPP03r75FRHgB7FTUwEJ5hizDAtZUta-voHznPOiZ8ki7Q7ogUmWfGSuE-QZOXbDjUDcV4OFM6e-UMfbxuf2XogM/s302/fallingleaves.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="167" data-original-width="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Heh3Z2CW5832E_AayWFtrqclf2A43xpRBUSj7h051JsaTxwPzanxPP03r75FRHgB7FTUwEJ5hizDAtZUta-voHznPOiZ8ki7Q7ogUmWfGSuE-QZOXbDjUDcV4OFM6e-UMfbxuf2XogM/s0/fallingleaves.jpeg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"> Greetings all! It's almost.... Fall!<br /></h2><p><br /></p><p>I know it's been quite a while since I last posted an update here. I'm sorry about that. Life has been.... hectic. I'm sure you all can agree with that. And, admittedly, time got away from me. This whole shutdown has been hard on many and I can only hope it will end soon.</p><p><br /></p><p>For those who want to see where they can interact with me, at a nice socially distant pace, check out my upcoming events, listed just under this bit of text.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Kroger book events:<br /></h4><p>September 12 @ 2671 Little Elm Park, Little Elm, TX - between 10-3 <br />
October 17 @9700 Coit Rd, Plano, TX -between 10-3</p><h4 style="text-align: left;"> Other events:</h4><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">October 10-11, The Society of Children's Book Writers And Illustrators
Regional Conference for North Texas, online. I will be presenting on self publishing.<br />Registration information can be found <a href="https://northtexas.scbwi.org/events/2020_fall_conference/">HERE</a>. You do not need to be a member, but it does help with price! This will be strictly online only.<br />
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There are currently no school visits or book fairs scheduled, due to COVID-19.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="684" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTUXqQzLggpNqxj0M_MmA-R_msF98UgltzfeMt1migtRFGRl1g7dFV_Kj_GutcMPLNZacsQLnSuEI1wJpyFSVngJX0Ke2grbqmTNCtY95ZI37PqPkdKS07Y7y1hjtJstmlfwtv3fvDfFI/w159-h168/logo.jpg" width="159" /></div><span style="font-weight: normal;">A</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">gain, a reminder about my <br /><a href="https://www.karlielucas.com/p/audio-dramas.html">Tarragon Trilogy Audio drama</a>. If you haven't give it a listen, we are currently releasing Dragon Mage, Chapter Eight, which is in book two of the Trilogy. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">In other news, there are a few things in the works, including additional stories that I plan on including in an omnibus (all-in-one) version of the Tarragon Trilogy, as well as some more children's books, and a possible Audio Book of <u>The Unknown Elf! </u></span> <br /></p>Karlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147976840067897303.post-3303951598528052092020-07-09T09:10:00.002-07:002020-08-04T12:08:13.692-07:00Upcoming Event: Dallas Library Online WorkshopOn August 14th, I will be online with the Dallas Public Library System, giving a presentation on Self- Publishing. The hours are between 4pm and 5pm on this day only.<br />
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You must register online to get the room code for this event. The code should be mailed out to you via email prior to the event.<br />
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<a href="https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/events/dpl-home-what-i-wished-id-known-about-self-publishing-i-got-started">Register here</a>Karlie Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622892944569235250noreply@blogger.com0