So Many Tales to Tell!

I have been scribbling away lately. In addition to doing another edit on books 2-7 of my VAMPIRE DINER short story series and editing my grim reaper book, I've been working on some horror short stories, romantic suspense short stories, a contemporary fiction, and lots of non-fiction books.

For some reason, my thoughts flow better at night, and since I'm an insomniac, it works out fine. Unfortunately, that leaves me exhausted!

I have about six weeks left before my surgery, so I've been also working to get things caught up before I go under the knife, then become immobile for a while.

Will try to update this blog as I can.

Reaper Book Postponed and Why

As some of you  may know, I am disabled with a plethora of ailments. Migraines, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel, and more. I recently had a scope surgery on my right knee, but it didn't fix the problem. Am waiting for complete knee replacement later this year but meanwhile my legs have been degrading, and fast. A year ago my legs only hurt a little but all over.  Now, I have constant excruciating pain from my lower back down to my toes. Because of the pain, I haven't been able to do farm chores, leaving it up to Hubby, plus the tiny bit my autistic son does.

Last week, my husband fell down the stairs. I took him to the ER. He was lucky to have only a concussion, abrasions and contusions, but even today, 7 days later, he still gets dizzy. Doc yesterday said it would take some time.

Over the last two weeks, the pain has increased in intensity. And with my Hubby unable to bend over much (the dizziness), I have had to go back to milking the goat and doing other chores.

By this past Sunday, I was unable to walk without pain. A heavy dose of Percocet does nothing. Even lying in bed day and night is not relieving me.  I have a doc appointment soon with my ortho doc. I hope he can figure out why my legs hurt all over, all of the time.

Meanwhile, I am feeling guilty.

I can't think through the pain. It has already taken me 25 minutes just to write this posting.

THE REAPER'S LEDGER was almost ready to publish but still have another edit to do. The book front cover is ready; need to finish the final edit before I can get the back cover and spine done.

BEGUILE, the second installment in the VAMPIRE DINER short story series, needs more work. The reviews I've gotten on FATHER are wonderful, and I want to make sure the rest of the series lives up to the reviews.

I will get back to writing when I can think again.

Please be patient.

Thank you.

Thank you, Goodreads!

I found a wonderful reviewer on Goodreads who gave me some wonderful insight. She read the ARC (advance reader's copy) of THE REAPER'S LEDGER this week. The advice she gave will make this an even better book!

Planning to work on it through the weekend (even though we are selling our goat herd, and flocks of chickens and turkeys).

Stay tuned!

The book cover is coming along.  Here is a first draft of the front cover. What do you think?

The Reaper's Ledger

We don’t get to choose.

 

Reapers, I mean.

 

We go where we are sent, tallying good deeds and bad. Sending the extracted souls to their next adventure. Sometimes, there are just too many for us.

The Reaper's Ledger

by

Vikki Lawrence

 

Coming to Amazon in 2018

Audio and FREE Kindle of FATHER

Free Kindle Book: Vikki Lawrence Explores a Different Take on Vampires

Author Vikki Lawrence grew up an avid reader, from romance to non-fiction, fantasy fiction, horror, thrillers, and all kinds of genres in between. She has taken a leap by writing about an unusual group of vampires in the first short story, FATHER, in “The Vampire Diner” series. This Family doesn’t take blood by mouth to neck. They have embraced the technological advances in medicine.

 

Jovan and his wife, Ivana own a diner in Denver, a front for the Family’s search for suitable donors to their dinners. Customers are scanned based on the food they order (and eat) and their general health. Jovan, as the head of the diner, make all decisions, and does all of the Takings.

 

From a review on Amazon.com

“I like the way the author has imagined how vampires may have evolved. In this story, they do not operate exactly the same as a century ago. Clever and unpredictable, with a feeling of suspense throughout. This is not a comedy, although there is occasional humor.”

 

This 7-story series will capture the stories of Jovan and his Family, their problems, their victims, and the tribulations of being vampires in a modern society.

 

To provide everyone a chance to get this short story, Rosemary Ridge Books is offering the Kindle version of FATHER for free on Amazon from the 4^th of July 2014 through the 6^th of July 2014. The audio version is available on Audible.com and soon, iTunes.

 

Vikki grew up in Louisville, KY but settled on a small farm near Denver, CO with her son and husband. They have Nubian goats, lots of chickens and turkeys, and a special dog for their special-needs son. They will take several trips in 2015 to visit fans and see the United States.

 

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Audio version of book: FATHER

I found a wonderful man, Al Kessel, who agreed to convert the kindle version of the first book, FATHER, in The Vampire Diner series into an audio book!

He has completed the entire short story, I approved, and now we are waiting for ACX to review and post live! It will be for sale through Audible.com and iTunes, as well as a WhisperSinc on Amazon.com

So exciting!