This week has been a busy one for me, but the bright spots
in my long days have been making progress on Book 3 in my own Mercer Legacy
series and reading Amanda Hocking’s new book Wake. For my own books, I’ve added
some more details about a new character and drafted another chapter. Every page
I finish puts us all one step closer to knowing how Lyla’s journey will end,
including me. J
So on to the book I’m reading. I’ve long awaited the release
of Amanda Hocking’s new book series Watersong and specifically the first book
Wake. To be honest, I wanted to read the book to see if I could detect changes
since her contract signing. I am excited to say that I don’t see a difference.
Amanda has an earthy real quality to her writing that captures her wit and
personality. I saw this quality in Wake right away (think llama reference) and
that made me smile. I loved that a
professional editing, marketing, and publishing staff has not changed the
writer that Hocking has always been. Amanda is one of those truly talented people in the world whose ability surpasses the masses of classmates I’ve had. I have always been very impressed with her drive, forethought to dive right into self-publishing when so many others (myself included) were sitting on the banks considering dipping a toe in the water, and her undeniable ability to create. She is a master of fantasy, pulling from zombies, faeries, mermaids, and even trolls. I’m so excited to be reading her newest series while I’m working on wrapping up mine.
Congratulations Amanda!!
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