January 27, 2012
“We never know how far reaching something we may think, say or do today will affect the lives of millions tomorrow.” – B.J. Palmer
Today, we are featuring first time author Darcie Chan. She will be the first of many to come authors who have found success as an independent publisher of an electronic book. Darcie Chan is an environmental lawyer who has entered into the contemporary publishing market with her novel The Mill River Recluse.
The story, set in Vermont, is about a wealthy occupant in mysterious marble house. The main character suffers from a social disorder, limiting her to communicate through her bedroom window with a few key characters in her town. Chan weaves a story of love and friendship that has landed this fictitious novel on the New York Times best seller e-book list. Indie Reader touts the book “as real page turner.” Excellent reviews have come from Kirkus and it also holds a place on the USA Today’s list of best selling books, too.
More of 430,000 copies of Darcie Chan’s novel have been sold. It is downloadable from the leading on-line booksellers at a very affordable price of 99 cents. She has already made more than she in all likelihood would have been paid as an advance from a traditional publisher.
Darcie Chan is just one example of an author who has decided to go the digital publishing route, and has found success as an unknown writer. She has been approached by film studios who want to produce an book to film adaptation of her story, too. For more information on The Mill River Recluse, please visit www.darciechan.com.
We will continue to feature other inspiring stories about e-book authors on All Things Fulfilling. Check back with this blog site.
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January 18, 2012
“Dreams are illustrations from the book your soul is writing about you.” ~ Marsha Norman
“Could Ms. Norman’s quote be true?” I ask myself. If so, then bring the night time images on. I would welcome one big colossal dream at this point. I am in dire need of something to jumpstart me into writing my story once again. I am facing writer’s cramp.
Several months ago, I started telling my story and began writing the first draft. My fingers at full speed ahead, on the keyboard, could not keep up with the onslaught of thought. Suddenly, I have come to a screeching halt. My mind has gone from racing to idle, just like that.
Although using dreams for inspiration may be effective for some people, it is a school of thought that I can not subscribe to. I just can not. You see, I am a person who does not frequently remember my dreams. When I wake in the morning, I don’t have the foggiest notion of what was going on in my head the night before. At best, I only remember my dreams two or three times a year. If I rely solely on a remembered dream to inspire me, I will never, in my lifetime, finish this book.
I have identified the issues that are pertinent to the book. The challenge has come in finding the best approach, as a storyteller, to share with the reader a fulfilling thread. I can only find the answer if my mind works!
It has been said that “one of the cornerstones of human cognition is the ability to attribute thoughts and metal states to other individuals.” Some animals, such as chimpanzees demonstrate skill in insightful problem solving. Perhaps with a “monkey see, monkey do” approach to engaging in another form of art, I can stir up my thought process once again.
Should that not work, I may have to go get a nudge from my creative writing coach. With my ideas and her dreams, paired with multiple channels of energy, perhaps the two of us can pull this story off. I’ll see what my twin sister has in mind. http://bit.ly/A6lrm5.
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January 3, 2012
“We are only puppets; our strings are being pulled by unknown forces.” ~
George Buchner
Did you ever want to be a puppeteer? My twin sister and I did, so we put marionettes on our Christmas wish list each year. The scene in the film “The Sound of Music” where Julie Andrews and the Von Trapp children conduct a marionette theatre performance for the Baron Von Trapp captured our interest in the craft. The little characters on string held great appeal.
Never at a loss for receiving play things as kids, dolls were our most treasured Christmas gifts each year. Yet we never received play people with strings. My husband has heard me bemoan this fact for many, many years.
Guess what I got for Xmas this year? A marionette! It was one of those things my husband said he could not pass up. He walked into the Steamboat Antique and Home Consignment store which carries curiosities and antiquities from all over the world. http://bit.ly/tYqP4Z .There the puppet was, just screaming to be taken home for Christmas.
Imagine my surprise when I opened up this gift! My long standing wish has been fulfilled! The marionette is old and quite unique. Learning how to use the doll in a creative and engaging way, is just one of my New Year’s resolutions. Pictures will be posted at a later date. First there is work to be done to restore the puppet back to its original state. My husband will help me unknot, untangle and reattach the strings. Something that can be straightened out with a little time and patience, I am sure!
Now interested in fulfilling my curiosity about the origins of the art of performances of characters on strings, I will do some research. According to this article, the use of puppets to entertain others dates back much further than I would have thought. http://bit.ly/stcqik.
For today, I will say goodbye. I have to unravel, unscramble, unsnarl, unweave and untwist the string connections on the puppet. If left in the present state, there will be ties that bind.
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January 2, 2012
“Let your heart guide you. It whispers, so listen closely.” ~ Little Foot’s Mother from the Land before Time
Over the holidays, I made some traditional family recipes that I repeat each year. I made new recipes, too. This led to a roundtable discussion. “Who liked the new recipes?” I asked. “Which ingredients enhanced the flavors? Which ingredients could be left out or substituted next time?” One person at the table completely disliked one new recipe. That’s fine, we all have our own tastes. The others said it was a “pass, repeat it again.”
This Christmas, I was looking for advice on a recipe of another kind, too. I needed to explore the question “What is the right recipe for a good book?” I have been reading my book-in-progress to the Steamboat Writers Group http://bit.ly/t4VFxG but, I decided it was time to share my writings with my son. “It would be good to get an assessment from a family member” I thought. His point of view comes from the perspective of a new generation of thinkers and from that of a screenwriter and filmmaker. He listened carefully and gave me some words of advice. Some of his suggestions seemed valid and some, I didn’t understand. A few of his comments were reiterations, almost verbatim, of what I had been mentioned by members of the writer’s group. “Interesting,” I thought.
After our analysis, I said “all comments have been interesting and useful but it has left me more confused.” Stay the course, he said. “It is difficult to judge the story line this early on, without knowing where the tale will travel and what will be the end result” I promised to press on. “Get the basic story down on paper, and then we will find the thread and strengthen it” my son said.
Opinions of storylines are clearly subjective in nature. Trying to identify which elements of a manuscript should be expanded upon, which parts should be revised and what text should be eliminated, all together, is difficult.
So, now, I ask myself. “What is the recipe for a great story?” I have my work cut out for me and I will not give up until I have a fulfilling mix. What I do know for sure is that it will be a challenging and creative year. I am up to the task!
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December 22, 2011
“The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
If you visited All Things Fulfilling yesterday, I made a promise I intend to keep today. Here is a short list of my favorite children’s books, published in the 1980s ,when I was raising our young son. At the time, there was nary whisper of the changes that were on the horizon for the publishing industry, at least not that I was aware of. Thus, the following books are mostly, if not all, traditionally published.
In today’s world, there are many fulfilling reads, for children and adults, published independently of the big six or seven conglomerates. What changes we have witnessed in publishing over the past ten or twelve years!
Jan Brett’s books ranked high on our list of treasured children’s books. Living in the north country of Vermont, our family related to the Nordic themes and art illustrations that were present in most of Jan’s books:
- The Mitten
- Trouble with Trolls
- Annie and the Wild Animals
- Wild Christmas Reindeer
New Hampshire author, Tomie DePaolo’s books, claimed a stake in our hearts, too. My son’s love of Native American history and lore drew us to several of Tomie’s books.
- The Legend of Indian Paintbrush
- The Legend of Blue Bonnet
- The Legend of the Poinsettia
A few others to consider by various authors:
- The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey (now adapted for film)
- The Napping House
- The Jolly Postman
- The Polar Express (also was adapted for film)
Don’t forget to take time out of this busy holiday season to appreciate God’s gift to you, your child. Spending time with the little ones is far more valuable than anything you will ever find in a shopping mall! The rewards are great for both parent and child.
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Today, we are featuring first time author Darcie Chan. She will be the first of many to come authors who have found success as an independent publisher of an electronic book. Darcie Chan is an environmental lawyer who has entered into the contemporary publishing market with her novel The Mill River Recluse. 
Darcie Chan is just one example of an author who has decided to go the digital publishing route, and has found success as an unknown writer. She has been approached by film studios who want to produce an book to film adaptation of her story, too. For more information on The Mill River Recluse, please visit www.darciechan.com. 
