Author: JP Cane
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The Grimace Project
My Bemused Writer friend mentioned to me The Grimace Project — a Flash-based application that displays facial expressions based on you adjusting sliders for six emotions. http://grimace-project.net/
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Finished The Devil’s Company
I really enjoyed this book and I am in awe (read: jealous) of how expertly author David Liss places the reader right beside the main character in eighteenth century London. Rich detail, natural dialogue, compelling characters and intricate plots all make for a delightful read. I will certainly pick up another Benjamin Weaver tale.
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Generally What the Novel Is About
As I await word from the critique group on the novel, I’ll share what it’s about. I won’t get into the specifics of the novel as I’ll save that for posts concerning the query letter I am now working on. It’s about characters, most of whom are vampires, set in the real world, which is…
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Touched by Book Support
Following the previous post announcing the completion of the novel, I received many messages of support, taking me by surprise (who reads this stuff anyway?). So a big thank you to all. I plan to post more in the coming days and weeks and I appreciate the encouragement!
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First Complete Draft of the Novel Is Done!
It has finally happened! I have a complete first draft of my novel today. Now I entrust it to my critique group. Hopefully when we meet next month the faults they find are reparable! From their earlier critiques on portions they had read, they suggested structural changes to improve the flow. That was addressed among…