I'M ALIVE! I apologize for my complete absence on the inter webs for the past couple months. It has been a long, rollercoaster of a road since December, but I'm here; I'm back; I'm trying to keep everything rolling! So here's a cap of everything that's been going on in Hannahland:
1. GRAD SCHOOL!!
I will officially be attending Bath Spa University's MA Writing for Young People masters program starting THIS September. I am beyond terrified and excited for this wild journey in the UK, in the land of Jane Austen. I still can't believe I was accepted, but I'm excited for this new leg in my journey and to start studying the craft of literature for young people.
2. HAWAII!!
Yes, don't hate me, but I went to Hawaii! I took the first week off my last semester of undergraduate to explore with my parents (thanks to Dad's job) Oahu and The Big Island (aka Hawaii). I ate garlic shrimp on the North Shore, swam with dolphins (not ride dolphins), chilled with a sea turtle, hiked to a green sand beach, stared into the face of an active volcano, survived the Missile Threat, and got smashed under some massive waves. Overall, it was an amazing adventure (and much needed rest).
3. INTERNING!!
This semester, as part of my last semester in college, I signed up for the internship class, and can you guess where I asked to intern? Of course, Star Line Books! Which just means I get to be here even more than I usually would be and help out! These are the best days of the week!
4. ASCENSION SEQUEL!!
Yes, it's still coming, I promise! We have an expected release of this June. So keep your eyes peeled for more information concerning such exciting news :)
5. WORK IN PROGRESS!!
Last semester, I might've mentioned that I took a Novel Writing course and started something completely different from the Ascension trilogy. I finished my first draft over the holidays (actually on the plane to Hawaii), and I'm in the early self-editing stages. I don't really have a good description pinned down yet, but think 1800s Scotland-Scottish Travellers-talking animals-an anti-hero and some other pretty funky stuff. It's different, but I kind of love it. I hope all of you will eventually too!
That's all I've got for you right now. I'm going to do my best to be constant with the blog, but I'll be honest, this is a crazy busy semester. But I hope you're still following along and getting pumped for Ascension Part 2!!
Love,
HER
