Updated May Edition/Scene Break
May 25, 2023
SCENE BREAK
Mona's more or less monthly newsletter
UPDATED MAY EDITION
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TAROT CLASS FOR CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
I will lead a group of writers in character development using Tarot cards. This class is offered through Meetup.com also if you aren't interested in Facebook. It will last approximately 3 hours. Must have a Tarot deck and be willing to have your camera on to participate. Free with a donation if you choose. Date is June 11 2023, beginning at 3:00 pm Eastern.
WHAT'S UP WITH MY FICTION?
I finished the rewrite of my novel, UNDER THE BUBBLE. Changing from first to third person and dual POV to single was time-consuming but necessary. I plan to query agents for this book before the end of 2023.
I still have some short stories that continue to be rejected, but I'm sending them out. One story will be published this summer in an online journal. Keep an eye on my link tree for all my publications.
HAPPENINGS WITH POETRY
My first poetry book, a pamphlet, is a free download and available on the publisher's website. The title is 'Questions I Didn't Know I'd Asked.' https://lachlanjmcdougall.wordpress.com/catalogues-zines-pamphlets-and-other-ephemera/
The free download will magically transform into a chapbook for sale on their site and on Amazon in March 2024. My second chapbook is finished. I will be using the same publisher, which will be available in July 2024.
I've already begun my third book - yes, a complete book. I hope to publish that one in 2025.
If I didn't have poetry to work on, the novel would drive me under the table.
MAY PUBLICATIONS
https://subliminal.surgery/ untitled cinquain
https://existotherwise.cc/issue-5-may-23/ My Body Remembers; Five Cups of Disappointment
https://www.lastleavesmag.com/_files/ugd/dccfc8_6a19f2f1f2224a2bb5bf23e4ccb9b7f0.pdf The Empty
WHAT I'M READING AND WATCHING
I'm reading a novel, 'The Intuitionist' by Colson Whitehead. It is starting good, but I am a sinfully slow reader. The book is for a June book club that will meet only twice. It's about 2 different camps of elevator inspectors - those who follow all the rules and those who use their intuition.
I'm also reading a book of poetry by a friend I met on Twitter. Aurynanya wrote an awesome collection called 'My Heart is Out for Blood.' Follow her on Twitter.
Star Trek watch fest - I'm on Voyager season 1. Anxiously awaiting New Trek to return with Strange New Worlds in June. I also keep up with the FBI and Law & Order shows.
Thanks!
I appreciate you reading these words.
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(the content warning appears because some of my writing is adult oriented.)