First Review of THE QUEEN OF CROWS
Hi everyone! Have been working, writing and working but wanted to drop by and mention that THE QUEEN OF CROWS has been reviewed by author Janette Dalgliesh. Here’s a quote from the review: Valentinelli gives us a lyrical yet chilling encounter at a crucial point of America’s history. Can medicine man Tse trust the assurances [...]
Monkey Ninja!
A long time ago in a galaxy where I thought I had more free time, I bought a Munny. What is a Munny you ask? No, it’s not just the unit of currency from Kingdom Hearts. Step into Munny World and check out all the different ways you can customize a blank vinyl canvas. Then, [...]
Long Time, No LJ
It’s been a long, long time in a galaxy not so far away since I’ve posted to LJ, so I thought I’d give you that super-special update about life in Monica-land. First off, I redesigned VioletWar.com to give it a more professional look and feel. Then I collaborated with illustrator Leanne Buckley and editor/layout artist [...]
It’s March and I’m declaring WAR…on my Manuscript!
Did you know that March was named after Mars, the Roman god of war? Well, this month I’m declaring war…on my manuscript! After going through a few drafts, there are a couple of things I need to revise: 1) The overall story needs to be consistent and a lot more simplified so that it can [...]
25% Off SALE on THE QUEEN OF CROWS Thru Sunday!
From now through Sunday, March 7th, enjoy a 25% off savings on THE QUEEN OF CROWS. This product is the first digital release set in the world of the Violet War. The short story entitled “The Queen of Crows” takes place during the 1860s, and focuses on the tough decisions that a Navajo elder named [...]
Download THE QUEEN OF CROWS – a Violet War story!
Centered around a short story entitled “The Queen Of Crows,” I designed this unique product to help you get an inside look at the Violet War setting and the story that inspired me to create this world. At a retail price of $4.99, you will receive a magazine-style layout of THE QUEEN OF CROWS, a [...]
New Website Theme Has Officially Launched!
I am pleased to announce that a new website theme for VioletWar.com has officially launched! This site redesign launched in preparation for THE QUEEN OF CROWS, a product that will be available for digital download on March 1st. Set in the Violet War, you can read a short story and its first draft, an in-depth [...]
Revisions Update and a Look at 2010
Hi folks, In December, I focused on the revisions for ARGENTUM through a December Writing Marathon that I had come up with. December was an extraordinarily busy month for several reasons, including a few additional projects that I did not expect to come up. Even though I didn’t get as much done as I wanted [...]
New Outline and December Writing Marathon
Hi Folks, The first three chapters are typically part of the query letter package for an agent. Concerned that I was getting off-target with the revisions, I threw together the revisions and got some feedback. When I did, I discovered two things: 1) I have created a big. damn. world. 2) My story lost its [...]
The Inspiration Behind Huginn
Dear Readers, I thought you might get a kick out of this particular webcomic, since it’s about Huginn. If you remember, Huginn is Serafina’s escort back to the Realm so she can have a “chat” with Mitra. As a shape-shifting raven, Huginn can travel freely between the worlds without fear of a mortal noticing him. [...]
