Updates and News

Sorry for the pause in updates. I've been working on finding a job. It's been my number one priority. Since that is officially complete, I can organize my life accordingly. There are a few things I would like to do.
First, I would like to find at least four beta readers. I do have some pet peeves about beta readers.... so I ask you, if you'd like to be a beta for me, please fill out the form in this post and email it to LunarBeasts@yahoo.com. Second, I would like to spread the world about Lunar Beasts the novel, and that I'm searching for the best four beta readers I can find. Third, Set up a website specifically for Lunar Bests the novel.
The first two are all on you guys. Spread the word, "like" our fan page, all that fun stuff. The third is all on me. Recently, I've been working on html codes for myself for my site. Slow and annoying process, but well worth it when you figure out you can do something you couldn't before. If you would like to be one of the artists on my website, send me an e-mail! I'll be hosting an art contest for my website soon, so keep an eye out for both of them!

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to e-mail me. Oh! Vote in the poll on the side bar and also visit our new facebook fan page! Thank you for visiting!


Beta Reader Form

Name (what should I call you?);
E-mail (so I can contact you and send you pieces of the story);

What is your favorite book or books?
Why are they your favorite?

When you read a book do you compare it to other books?
If so, why?

What do you think being a beta reader is?
Why do you want to be my beta reader?

Have you been a beta reader before?
If so, how long have you done it?

News Update

I’ve finally fixed my internet and computer issues. It’s been a very long process that put everything with writing, blogging, editing, and well anything on hold. I was upset I had to practically delete this from my life for the few weeks. During these weeks I paused in writing I evaluated much of the story. I began to piece together the different stories and characters in my mind, and trying to make them more enjoyable and more personal to connect with.

So far I have about 4,000 words edited and ready out of the 10,000 I’ve hand written in the rough draft. So, the rough draft is technically about two chapters out of my minimum goal of 22. I’d say for the fact of being on hold for over a month and a half we’re on a good road to start and even open back up the blog. As I said in the Q&A I like to have projects that keep running together. I think If the blog updating and giving the knowledge of characters, histories, etc. would not only develop the novel so much more, but would start to bring in people interested on learning more about it.

I am very excited to restart the blog. I’m planning on keeping the Monday/Thursday updates. As always it depends on what future things come in my path to delay updates. (example: occupation interviews, family etc.) If I won’t be able to update, I will stop in to explain what is going on and when I plan to bring the next update, and will hopefully be before the next scheduled update.

I officially would like to welcome old fans and new back to Lunar Beasts: Blog Edition,

We are officially Open again!

News Update.

I'll be able to update a little better when I can get my own laptop, I'm sorry for the slow work process here. It's hard when I don't have accessible internet, or a computer. It will all be getting better hopefully soon.

Until then.

Q&A's

Welcome to the questions & answers about the novel, Lunar Beasts and our first official blog post! The Q&A holds the few questions that have come up in discussion. They are being posted because I think others would like to know the answers to them as well. Also, if you have any more questions about the novel you'd like to ask - please comment or send me an email at lunarbeasts@yahoo.com

If not, Lets start the show!


Q: What type of story is Lunar Beasts?
A: It's considered a fictional fantasy. It deals with werewolves, humans, anthropomorphic felines, life, death, love, and war. It tickles your imagination, and lets your minds run wild!

Q: What do you mean "anthropomorphic felines"? 
A: First off, what does "anthropomorphic" mean?  The definition I got from Merriam-Webster.com says "described or thought of having a human form or human attributes". The felines (who are also called the Leander people) walk and talk like humans, but they have an animal body. The werewolf form is the same way.

Q: What does Lunar Beasts Mean?
A: "Lunar Beasts" is the name the Leander people(the felines) give to the Bleddyn people(the werewolves). It has two meanings to the Leander. One is positive and the other negative. The positive way to use the term is a respectful way of saying "the wolves of the moon". The negative way to use the term is in disrespect. The monsters who have no sanity for the earth that walk only during moonlight. The Archelaus people use this term almost always in the negative form.

Q: Who are the Leander, Bleddyn, and Archelaus?
A: The Archelaus people are humans. They have no magical aspects and no super powers. They are plain normal humans. No, I do not say that in a bad way. They have their moments to shine. Trust me.

The Bleddyn (pronounced Ble-th-in) people are the werewolves-technically speaking. They are not forced to change during the full moon, but most do it anyway. They can change their form when ever they please. Most humans believe these people were cursed by the moon goddess when she walked among them.

The Leander people are felines who walk and talk as humans. They do not look anything like humans, but an ancient form of them. Many thought they were lost when the gods left earth years ago. Unknowingly to everyone they were only in hiding.

Q: What point of view is the novel in?
A: The novel is written in third person. It follows the character who has information you need to know to understand what is happening within the wars.


Q: Who is the main character?
A: In the first part of the novel, we follow two characters. The first character is June. A Leander woman /and ambassador to the Bleddyn people. The Second is Caleb Carver, a Bleddyn wolf who meets his soulmate. These two are the main focus of the novel until the turning point.

Q: What do you mean turning point?
A: The three worlds (Archelaus, Bleddyn, and Leander) are in the beginning stages of war when the book begins. The Leander just came out of hiding, and the Archelaus want them to be gone for good. The Leander and the Bleddyn do not fight each other until a major problem arises. They blame the other group, and begin the war. This point is the turning point of the novel. And no, the beginning of the war is not the end of the novel.

Q: So, Who's the main character then?
A: Funny thing you should ask. This point in the novel is where I hit a road block. There is a lot going on before the turning point. Within the mass chaos and fine tuning every detail is what's key. Since outlining to this point, no other character has screamed that they're next. This question is pretty much on hold til then. Sorry.

Q: Road Block? You mean the novel isn't written?
A: The novel right now is through most of the outline stages. The outline phase will be finished once the turning point is thought through and written (which will be soon). The writing phase has already begun. There are about 5-6 Chapters already handwritten.

Q: If that's the case, then why do you have this blog?
A: I think while writing, editing, and working on a novel it's great to have another project to go along with it. There is also a lot of new knowledge to process with this novel. Unfortunately, I can't write the huge descriptions, past histories, and such like I would like to. That would take up most of the novel, and not even get the story that's needed to be said across.

Welcome to Lunar Beasts: the blog edition!

This is a sneak peak into Lunar Beasts. The characters, the towns, the cultures, and so on. There will be news updates, and some info about the author. It is all going to happen right here!

Depending on free time and when I resolve my computer issue is when I will be able to give when I will be able to update the blog. For now, I plan to have blog updates monday/thursday.

Why only two a week? Well, it gives me time for other projects (like writing the novel!). It also gives enough time to hand write, edit, and type up each post. Because of my computer issues I do not have the blessing of fast posting.

Tomorrow will be my first blog about Lunar Beasts (the novel). It will be a Q&A type of blog. I think it is the easiest way to answer the many questions for the novel. If you have any already, please comment here or email them to lunarbeasts@yahoo.com

I will see you tomorrow. Remeber to send those questions!