tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40396134834529497362024-03-14T01:22:46.482-07:00Author J.M. Zuniga J. M. Zunigahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16968292258356673456noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039613483452949736.post-65889915375752415742021-10-13T22:53:00.003-07:002021-10-14T09:33:36.869-07:00Surviving the Pandemic: What does that even mean?<p> It's October 13, 2021, and some people here in the US are decorating and making plans for Halloween. They're trying to gain a sense of <i>normalcy</i> with an age old tradition of fall decorations, costumes, and candy. They're trying to resume a life that was put on pause by a global pandemic. </p><p>However, that is not the case for a lot of other people...people that are still grieving losses. For some, it is the loss of a loved one or several loved ones, the loss of a job, the loss of financial stability, the loss of a home, etc. There is another loss that needs to be addressed as well, though, the loss of self. </p><p>Although there were those who found their purpose, new hobbies, and even new businesses with the extra time they had on their hands, others drowned in depression and anxiety. At first, they didn't feel the same despair at the beginning of the pandemic. They simply thought, <i>oh now people know what I go through on a daily basis</i>. But then, as time went on the isolation and the fear dragged them into a deeper despair, a deeper hell if you will, than the one they already struggled with.</p><p>The long endless days dragged on, creating more chaos in their brains. Scenarios of what ifs played out in their heads and "normal" anxiety turned even more crippling than before. Sleep became coveted even though they'd had plenty of sleep already. Then there were the self-deprecating remarks in their heads (sometimes verbalized) telling them how they'd failed at life, failed at a time that everyone on social media seemed to be thriving. This only made for a never ending cycle of self-loathing, which in turn exasperated anxieties and sunk them deeper into depression. </p><p><i>Why are you writing such a downer of a post? </i>you may ask. I'm writing to let you know that <b>YOU ARE NOT ALONE</b>. So many of us went through this or continue to go through this. In a world where it's so easy to forget the struggles of others, I want you to know </p><p><b>I SEE YOU. </b></p><p><b>YOU MATTER. </b></p><p>Today is not your day to lie down and let go. No. Today is your day to say, I will take each minute, one by one, and find a tiny bit of light to help me reach that next minute. The only thing you need to do is make it through the minute you're living in. Take a few deep breaths. Feel the virtual warm hug I am sending out to you. </p><p><b>You have not failed at life!</b> Although you may not see it, you have impacted so many lives and are meant to impact many more. Your time is not over. Whether it be for a few more days, months, years, or decades, you are where you need to be and your impact on others can be powerful. </p><p>Love one another. Cheer on those who've found success, but don't forget to cheer on those who are struggling. But most of all, don't forget to cheer yourself on. You deserve it.</p><p>All my love,</p><p>Jen</p>J. M. Zunigahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14725238525619299136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039613483452949736.post-53129178026512991012017-02-13T01:00:00.000-08:002017-02-13T01:00:11.582-08:00Release Day Blitz: Midnight Rose by Dani Hart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />J. M. Zunigahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14725238525619299136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039613483452949736.post-45587462145049726542016-12-28T22:20:00.001-08:002016-12-30T13:20:39.613-08:00It's almost 2017!<div style="line-height: 1.5em;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Can you believe there are only a few more days left of this year? It has been a year that most are wishing would end already. With the number of celebrities that have left this world and many of the worldwide events that have occurred, it is no wonder everyone is anxiously awaiting the new year. A new year means HOPE. It means NEW BEGINNINGS. It means POTENTIAL. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">As some of you know, the long-awaited 4th installment of <span style="font-style: italic;">The Diamond Mini-Series</span> titled <span style="font-style: italic;">Fusion</span> was recently released. It is just as fast-paced and action-packed as Books 1-3, and just as the others, it starts where the last one left off. I am currently working on the 5th and final installment of this series. It will tie up all of the loose ends and reveal many unexpected secrets. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">On another note, <span style="font-style: italic;">Nerves of Steel</span> is only days away from its release. YES! You heard right. <span style="font-style: italic;">Nerves of Steel </span>is almost here! It is in the final stages of editing and, as you may know, it has had a cover for a while now. I am aiming for a 2016 release, so cross your fingers and wish me luck!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I have set a goal for 2017. I would like to try to release one book every other month for a minimum of 6 books, but that number may increase. As I said before I have many WIPs. I have been working on some of them here and there, so it is only a matter of time before their completion. Book 2 in <span style="font-style: italic;">The Praestes Series</span> and Book 2 in the <span style="font-style: italic;">Woodport Series</span> are two of those books. I also have my NaNoWriMo 2016 novel, <span style="font-style: italic;">Just a Kiss</span>, which is currently being edited and revised.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I truly hope the New Year brings lots of love, happiness, peace, and prosperity to all of you. Leave behind the old. Leave behind 2016. Leave behind any negativity. Look forward to the new. Look forward to 2017. And most of all look forward with positivity.</span></div>
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J. M. Zunigahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14725238525619299136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039613483452949736.post-53509849908940850362016-07-21T22:46:00.000-07:002016-12-28T22:15:39.007-08:00What I've Been Doing<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I know it's been a while since I've updated this blog. Most of my updates are on my Facebook page since it is more easily accessible wherever I am.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">4)All my books are available through my website for the same price as on my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/J.-M.-Zuniga/e/B008L2578O" target="_blank">Amazon.com page</a> + S&H. All shipping and handling price is determined by the <a href="https://postcalc.usps.com/" target="_blank">USPS Postage Calculator</a>. International shipping will be determined on a case by case basis. (In other words, it depends on where you live and if it is legal to ship there.)</span></div>
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J. M. Zunigahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14725238525619299136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039613483452949736.post-81718174404556365602015-09-07T10:14:00.001-07:002016-07-21T23:05:18.784-07:00Karli Rush Fundraiser<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Only two posts ago I participated in a blog hop with a dear friend and wonderful author, Karli Rush. It was a blog hop to help each other promote our books. Well this time I am participating in a blog hop <i>for</i> Karli. It is one that I wish we would have never had to have. On August 13, Karli lost her soulmate, best friend, father of her children...her husband. It was a sudden loss that devastated her entire family. They were already going through a lot. For more on her story click here <a href="http://gfwd.at/1fjw1hR">http://gfwd.at/1fjw1hR</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1.) Click on the link above for the fundraiser and donate. Every dollar counts!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">2.) Click on the Blog Hop links to check out Karli's books and purchase one...or more!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">3.) You can also visit Karli's blog page <a href="https://rushboundblog.wordpress.com/">https://rushboundblog.wordpress.com/</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">to learn more about Karli and her books.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">In appreciation, I will be giving away FREE e-copies of my book <i>Gwyneth </i>for the first <span style="color: red;">25</span> people who purchase any one of Karli's books. Return here to my blog and comment with your receipt number.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Today I am featuring Karli's 2nd Book of the <i>Crescent Bound Series,<b> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Raven-Bound-Paranormal-Romance-Crescent-ebook/dp/B008EX46NW" target="_blank">Raven Bound</a></b></i>. </span></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Paranormal Witch Romance Series </span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Alyssa and Marc are in love like no other crescent bound couple in history. All they want is to lead a simple life together, which unfortunately is not what fate has in store for them. A secret is being kept and this secret has found its way into the possession of a dark magick coven hidden below the already mysterious world of the witches who even now are among us. </i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Some secrets are not meant to be kept and so it is with the dark brotherhood of the raven, in their reach for control of the witch world they find the secret leads them in pursuit of the daughter and heir to the most powerful coven in existence. Once they possess her the real challenge is to keep her. </i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Being crescent bound has never been challenged like this before but the power of ice wields darkness and light, which will prevail, is the key to unlocking the secret that could put the entire world at risk. </i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Will Alyssa unravel her own secrets, and will dark magick again take her to he brink. How will they survive this twisted ride of evil and will all the pieces fit? </i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Warning: This book contains sex, naughty Language, graphic scenes, and Megan-ness.</i></span></span>J. M. Zunigahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14725238525619299136noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039613483452949736.post-52327207832363275052015-06-05T15:08:00.004-07:002015-06-05T15:08:44.998-07:00Book Signing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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J. M. Zunigahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14725238525619299136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039613483452949736.post-12076841670610938012015-05-22T14:42:00.000-07:002015-05-22T15:41:43.563-07:00My Lovely Blog ~ Blog Tour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I would like to say thank you to the incredible Karli Rush. Not only is she a dear friend, but she is also an amazing and gifted author. Karli's Crescent Bound Series is an intriguing look into the world of witches. Seducing a Mermaid, Daylight, Pine Needles, and The House are among Karli's other magnificent works. I've had the honor of knowing her since her release of Crescent Bound and to see her talent grow even more. I don't mind letting the world know that I think she has the talent and potential to become the next Best Selling Author.<br />
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To find out more about Karli Rush, visit her blog at: <a href="https://rushboundblog.wordpress.com/">https://rushboundblog.wordpress.com/</a><br />
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I have so many favorite memories. I guess one that stands out the most is when my foster dad told me that he had placed my high school senior picture on his desk at work. He was working for The Sun newspaper at the time. He was in charge of ensuring his delivery people got the paper out and payments collected. He told me, "When I placed your picture on my desk, everyone asked me who you were. I told them, 'That's my daughter.' I also told them you'd be graduating high school this year and how I'm extremely proud of you." that was in 1991. I hold those words in my heart to this day. And, although I lost contact with my foster dad twenty-one years ago, to me he will always be my dad.<br />
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<b>My Books & My Library-</b><br />
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I don't have any photos of my library. Currently my books are in boxes in my mom's garage. I just moved to her house and have no place to put them. My collection consists of classics, textbooks, and some more recent series. My favorite classics are Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte, and Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens. Among my textbooks are many business books. I actually had to donate a huge portion of my textbooks before the move, mainly architecture and CADD books. (You'll see further down why this was a sad moment for me.) Recent series (as in not more than 25 years old) books in my library are Harry Potter, Twilight, The Mortal Instruments, and Divergent. I just recently finished reading my first Nicholas Sparks novel, The Lucky One. That's not to say I haven't seen plenty of his movies, but that was the first read. I plan to expand that collection.<br />
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I love any book that draws me in and keeps me captivated. It has to take me into its world and make me feel as though I am a part of it, like I'm actually there.<br />
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I attended many elementary schools as a child because we moved a lot. Most of those schools were in the Inland Empire before it was even called the Inland Empire. Eventually, I was homeschooled for a few months because I was in foster care. Afterwards, my foster parents enrolled me at Eisenhower High or Ike as we called it. I graduated with honors and had also managed to obtain a certificate in Banking and Finance through ROP. I began college with the firm goal of becoming an architect, but then I had to drop out because life happened. I didn't return until I was thirty-one.<br />
I obtained an Associates of Science in Computer Aided Drafting & Design & an Associates in Arts in General Education at El Camino College(formerly Compton College). I also obtained certificates in Engineering Drafting, Architectural Drafting, and Computer Aided Drafting and Design. I managed to do everything in two years but remained at the community college level doing transfer classes to attend California State Polytechnic University, Pomona for Architecture. Although I was accepted, for reasons too long to explain here, I ended up attending California State University Dominguez Hills and graduated Cum Laude (I missed Magna Cum Laude by .01 points) with a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration: Concentration- International Business: Emphasis-Latin America (yeah, try to say that fast five times). Now you know the sadness behind donating some of those books. On a side note, I took tons of English courses some required and others not......maybe that should have been my major.<br />
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I am passionate about God. Without Him, I'd be nowhere and nothing.<br />
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I absolutely love to design. Design what? you ask. ANYTHING!!! I love to design houses, machine parts, clothes, drawings, and the list goes on. I think that's why I take so much pleasure in writing. To me it's another facet of designing. I design worlds and characters for people to enjoy.<br />
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I'm grateful for having been chosen for My Lovely Blog Tour to share these details about my life with you. Hopefully you got to know me a bit better. I'd love to hear about you in the comments below.<br />
I have selected two Indie authors to share a piece of themselves with you:<br />
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The first Indie author I'd like to introduce is Stina Rubio. She is an awesome blogger and supporter of Indie authors. Her debut novel is <i>The Forgotten Princess</i>. You can find out more about Stina at <a class="_553k" href="http://whatstinathinks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.9333343505859px; text-decoration: none; white-space: pre-wrap;" target="_blank">http://whatstinathinks.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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The second author is.............(to be announced)J. M. Zunigahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14725238525619299136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039613483452949736.post-48491152253800402202015-04-23T09:41:00.001-07:002015-04-23T09:41:03.578-07:00Coming Soon!As you have probably noticed, I haven't posted in about a month. The reason has been because I have been busy writing/editing/revising my latest novel. It is Mainstream YA. This novel originally began during the NaNoWriMo challenge, but that was also the month my youngest was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Needless to say, I backed off of my writing to give 100% of my time and focus to learning how to take care of my daughter's health and how to plan her meals. <div>
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Now, I am happy to say, this latest novel is almost ready for release. I have already sent it off to beta readers. It will still need some last minute tweaks, as well as a cover before I can release it. If you'd like to get an exclusive excerpt of <i>Autumn</i>, sign up for my newsletter on the contact page of my website <a href="http://jmzuniga.com/">http://jmzuniga.com</a> and write subscribe in the subject line.</div>
J. M. Zunigahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14725238525619299136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039613483452949736.post-44215629155343335782015-03-22T13:15:00.001-07:002015-03-22T22:19:07.695-07:00Thanks a Million!!!!I would like to take the time to say <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>THANK YOU!!!!</b> </span>to the following blogs for hosting the Gwyneth blog tour:<br />
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<br />J. M. Zunigahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14725238525619299136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039613483452949736.post-12434935336763947942015-02-23T13:51:00.001-08:002015-02-24T09:34:40.202-08:00Signs It's Time to Take a BreakHave you ever been sitting there, hammering away at the keyboard, without realizing how much time has passed? I know I have. My ideas begin pouring out of me and I am so focused I don't even know the sun has set. This can be a good thing and a bad thing. Let me explain.<br />
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-Your word count is off the chart.<br />
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-You cannot feel your bum or your legs anymore.It's important to take breaks. Stand up and stretch out your legs. Long periods of sitting without stretching can cause blood clots in the legs which can later travel to your lungs causing a pulmonary embolism. Set a timer to ensure you are getting up and stretching a few times an hour.<br />
-Your eyes are pouring out tears, not from what you are writing, but rather from the strain of looking at the screen for so long. Continual strain can cause headaches, migraines, and many other things. Make sure you look away every now and again to give your eyes a much needed break.<br />
-Your fingers look like little hooks because you can't straighten them out. Do finger exercises to get the kinks out. My favorite is to move my fingers like my six year old does when she's counting. Don't forget the wrists.<br />
-You haven't gotten up to use the restroom and you have a funny pain in your back that's not from being hunched over. (Hint: kidneys) Restroom breaks are a MUST! You don't want to get a urine infection or cause problems with your kidneys. Don't forget to drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated.<br />
-You feel sort of dizzy and think "hmm, the last meal I had was over twelve hours ago". Two things you can do here. You can keep snacks handy for those times when it's not break time. Set a timer to get up and stretch and to go make yourself something nutritious to eat. You are depriving your body of sustenance when you don't eat. You don't want to pass out!<br />
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Although it's nice to watch that word count rise, it's also nice to be healthy in order to watch it rise. Take good care of yourself. If you don't, no one else will.<br />
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J. M. Zunigahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14725238525619299136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039613483452949736.post-33342364597941498382015-02-05T16:37:00.000-08:002015-02-06T14:00:57.818-08:005 Quick Tips for Self EditingWhen we are in a writing frenzy, we tend to pound away at the keyboard and not really notice some of the simple mistakes we make. Unless you are a professional typist, you know what I'm talking about. I find that sometimes I transpose letters or I use the wrong form of a word. Sometimes I even omit a word or two. My mind is racing so fast, trying to get my idea down, that I'm sure my fingers are keeping perfect timing on the keyboard, but they're obviously not. It's kind of like when you watch Dancing with the Stars and say "Hmm, I can dance like that". Then you try and you find out you have two left feet. Well, don't worry. I most certainly am not going to give you tips on dancing. However, I am going to share a few quick tips on what I do to help me find those pesky errors before sending any of my manuscripts off for beta reads.<br />
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<li><b>Read out loud to someone. </b>Don't freak out! I know it can be hard to let other people in on your work. I get it. That being said, I know how many errors I have caught by simply reading aloud to someone. I have caught missing words, oddly worded sentences, misused words that Word missed, incomplete words, and an occasional typo.</li>
<li><b>Give it a rest. </b>Yes. Give it a rest. Set aside your manuscript or whatever you are writing and let it breathe. You have been looking at your writing for so long, your brain automatically knows what you meant to say and where. This means your brain automatically fills in the gaps even if there's something missing or wrong. Let your work rest for a week or two or even three if you have the time. When you come back to it, you will be looking at it with fresh eyes. In the meantime, you can write something else or read or try to figure out how to conquer the world with your novel.</li>
<li><b>Read each line slowly and deliberately. </b>This is pretty much self explanatory. When you read slowly and deliberately you focus on the content and can see where things are right or wrong. </li>
<li><b>Edit and Revise. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.</b> Okay, so this step seems like five in one, but it's necessary. When you edit, you are not only editing for grammar, you are also editing for content and plot. You need to <b>make sure everything flows.</b> If there is an inconsistency, you can be sure a reader <b>will</b> find it. <b>Are your spellings consistent?</b> I have a character named Cyndi in one book and I had her name spelled Cyndi and Cindy. That was not good. <b>Look at the time line on your novel. Does it work?</b> This is an issue with a novel I put out. I felt pressured to put it out and I did so without doing all the editing and revising I could. Guess what? Readers noticed. The book has 4.3 out of 5 stars, but I will return to it one day and make it better. <b>Are you repetitive?</b> <b>Did you use the same word in your paragraph more than twice?</b> I'm not talking about words like "the" and "I". I'm talking about adjectives, names, and verbs. <b>Adjectives</b>: Describing something the same way twice in a paragraph can be considered lazy. <b>Names</b>: Using someone's name twice is unnecessary if you are only speaking about him/her and have not inserted another name/person in the paragraph. <b>Verbs</b>: Today, with so many online resources, it is way too easy to find a synonym for your verbs. Don't overuse verbs. They can be our friends and strengthen our story, or they can be our enemy and tear it apart. If you find a good synonym for a verb, look for examples of its use before you insert it. It is a common mistake for people to pick up a synonym and use it without seeing if it truly works. </li>
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Once you have done all of this, and feel comfortable that you have done all you can do, let your beta readers have a go at it. They are your outside eyes and can spot things you will still have missed. Don't let that be the last of it. Fix anything that needs to be fixed and do another read through for any missed mistakes.<br />
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If you decide to hire an editor, do your research. There are plenty of low cost options for Indies, but remember, you get what you paid for. Hiring an editor doesn't mean you shouldn't self edit. On the contrary, self edit before submitting. This may help to lower the cost significantly.<br />
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I hope this helps if you are having trouble with self editing. Feel free to comment below whether you liked my tips or not. Let me know what tips you have for self editing.<br />
<br />J. M. Zunigahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14725238525619299136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039613483452949736.post-49383976212632723342015-01-16T14:29:00.002-08:002015-01-16T14:29:32.739-08:00Attention SoCal Authors<b><span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;">****Attention: SoCal Author Sign-up****</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Gwyneth by J.M Zuniga Gwyneth by J.M Zuniga </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Cover design by A.J. Zuniga </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">For the past few months, an admirer has been showering Gwyneth with unexpected gifts. At first, she is flattered, but when the gifts turn into more than just tokens of affection, she reaches out to the police. With Detective Aaron Tate leading the investigation and keeping a close eye on Gwyneth, she begins to feel safe and more relaxed—that is until things go from being creepy to downright dangerous. With her life in peril, Gwyneth becomes her own protector. However, will that be enough to keep her safe?</span></span><br />
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If you haven't read the series yet, start with Crescent Bound. Here is the blurb for it:<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Alyssa holds the element of fire, unlike her best friends Lisa and Megan, who are both air elementals. It is the elemental powers that reside inside which require positive thoughts and positive actions in order to maintain this magickal connection. What would happen to a witch that let this get out of control? How can evil become the driving force behind revenge and death?</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Dark secrets, dark magick and a desperate desire for revenge will bring Alyssa to the brink of destruction. She is being chased, but this pursuit is a silent one and her chaser has but one goal, Alyssa’s complete and total destruction. Will she overcome this dark threat and begin to live out her destiny? Will she survive and if so, will she lose herself as part of the price for being alive? Or, will her destiny rest on being crescent bound?</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>***Note FREE on Amazon through Valentine's weekend***</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Crescent-Bound-Book-Karli-Rush-ebook/dp/B007E5OD2U%C2%A0" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Crescent-Bound-Book-Karli-Rush-ebook/dp/B007E5OD2U </a></span><br />
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Did you see that note at the end? FREE through Valentine's Day Weekend!!! Get ready to discover an incredible series that will take you on a whirlwind adventure into the world of witches.</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Visit <a href="http://rushbound.blogspot.com/">http://rushbound.blogspot.com/</a> for information about Author Karli Rush and all of her works. </span><br />
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J. M. Zunigahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16968292258356673456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039613483452949736.post-91426493973719147652013-09-11T00:14:00.002-07:002013-09-11T00:14:15.225-07:00Cheer Package We are going to be doing something special for you. It's a special Cheer Package. All you have to do is nominate someone you know that has been going through a hard time and could use some cheering up. You can even nominate yourself. Send me a PM explaining on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/J.M.ZunigaBookOfficial">Facebook Author Page</a> about why they should be chosen. We will choose someone from all of the nominees and they will receive the Cheer Package. The package will include e- books and a mystery mail surprise.<br />
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(Not endorsed by or affiliated with Facebook).J. M. Zunigahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16968292258356673456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039613483452949736.post-51342125306618634772013-08-17T14:10:00.003-07:002013-08-17T14:10:37.338-07:00A Bit of EncouragementYears ago, my mom gave me a card with this poem. It has seen a lot of times when I have been close to quitting. ~J. M.<br />
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DON'T QUIT!<br />
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, <br />
When the road you're trudging seems all up hill,<br />
When the funds are low, and the debt is high,<br />
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,<br />
When care is pressing you down a bit,<br />
Rest if you must, but don't you quit!<br />
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Life is queer, with its twists and turns,<br />
As every one of us sometimes learns,<br />
And many a failure turn about,<br />
When he might have won had he stuck it out.<br />
Don't give up though the pace seems slow,<br />
You may succeed with another blow.<br />
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Success is failure turned inside out,<br />
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,<br />
And you never can tell how close you are,<br />
It may be near when it seems so far.<br />
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit,<br />
It's when things seem worse,<br />
that you must not quit. ~Clinton HowellJ. M. Zunigahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16968292258356673456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039613483452949736.post-52268713900756571822013-08-14T12:20:00.001-07:002013-08-14T12:21:30.141-07:00Awesome SpeechI thought this speech by "Chris" Ashton Kutcher at the 2013 Teen Choice Awards was amazing. Today, in a society where kids look up to celebrities, it is great to hear one of them give such a positive message. These are life lessons that teens, as well as adults, should take to heart. His message conveyed that hard work is key. I like the fact that he said, "I've never had a job that I've been better than". That statement was a very humble one and I applaud Kutcher for thinking as he does. He also said, “The sexiest thing in the entire world is being really smart. And being thoughtful, and being generous. Everything else is crap, I promise you. It’s just crap that people try to sell to you to make you feel like less. So don’t buy it!" THANK YOU MR. KUTCHER!!!! It's about time someone that kids admire said this. In a day and age where teens are buying into all of this "crap", they need to hear and understand this. <br />
Have a look and leave your opinion =)<br />
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<script src="//d12vno17mo87cx.cloudfront.net/embed/rafl/cptr.js"></script>J. M. Zunigahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16968292258356673456noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039613483452949736.post-8144846628175284832013-07-21T13:24:00.001-07:002013-07-21T13:24:27.412-07:00Helpful Writing TipsWRITING TIPS:<br />
1) If you are writing in the past tense, stay in the past tense. Exceptions: a)when your characters are speaking to one another or b) when your characters are thinking and you want to emphasize what they are thinking.<br />
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2) There is a thing called Speech Attribution. What does that mean? It means that you use something like said, asked, interrogated, replied, inquired, etc. before/after the character speaks. <br />
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BAD EXAMPLE: I walked to the door, "What are you doing here?"<br />
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GOOD EXAMPLE: I walked to the door and asked, "What are you doing here?"<br />
OR<br />
I walked to the door. "What are you doing here?" (note there is a period and NOT a comma after the word door)<br />
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EXCEPTION: If there is a conversation going on you can leave the quotation without speech attribution if a) it is standing alone, b) the sentence prior to it has ended, c) the sentence after it is new and capitalized.<br />
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3) “Convention normally insists that a new paragraph begins with each change of speaker.”<br />
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/marks/quotation.htm<br />
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In other words, don't have two people speaking in the same paragraph. It gets confusing!<br />
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I hope this helps. Happy Writing =)J. M. Zunigahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16968292258356673456noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039613483452949736.post-55632866251463291852013-07-10T13:51:00.001-07:002013-07-10T13:51:37.039-07:00Cover Reveal of Winter Rayne<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EKC0jvjcky8/Ud3JMuXEXeI/AAAAAAAAAMo/ETN4OYN_vOM/s1600/BookCoverPreviewWinterRayne.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EKC0jvjcky8/Ud3JMuXEXeI/AAAAAAAAAMo/ETN4OYN_vOM/s400/BookCoverPreviewWinterRayne.jpg" /></a></div>J. M. Zunigahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16968292258356673456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039613483452949736.post-42678755614818627222013-06-20T11:26:00.002-07:002013-06-20T11:26:22.735-07:00"Reading by the Sea 2013" Author Book Signing in Long BeachDo you live in California or are you visiting? Please join us for our epic book signing event. There will be lots of goodies! Plus purchase books and get them signed by the participating authors.<br />
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