April 18, 2008-
A clue to find the dictionary. There is a range of mountains which is specifically volcanic so the name represents the power which one of the four wield. Find the mountain range on the map and go to that characters screen. Their weapon has the same name as the mountain range with a suffix added. This is the key to unlocking the dictionary.
April 12, 2008-
I have not done much with my writing the last few days as I have been on a short vacation. I have been working on a new website for my mother celebrating her artwork. Please feel free to visit and support her in her new adventure at www.pairodocscreations.com
March
27, 2008—
Well, I have taken on a new project of creating a Ceridin to English dictionary that will be supplemental to the books. For those who have not had the pleasure of reading portions of my book, the Ceridin are a tribe of people who stay true to the ancient beliefs and still honor the Ancient Elementals or first carriers of the stones. I have gone through and placed the first part of the dictionary, which is still quite small, on this website in a hidden link. I will be putting clues on the web-site to help people to find the dictionary as it becomes more involved.
March 12, 2008—Welcome
to my new website. Still having a couple
of issues with loading the pictures on here, but that will come with a little
more work. I am just trying to story out
a coding issue. Enjoy! If you have any feed back for me my e-mail
address has also changed. It is now
writeink@brandonmcollett.com
March
3, 2008—
Well, it has been a while since I have done any work on the web-site, but here you go, major change. I have also finished the 2nd editing faze of editing on The Four, as well as started two more novels, The Open Eye and Young Buck. I am also working on finding some an agent to help me on publishing so I can be coming to a bookshelf near you soon!!! Better than all of that, my beautiful wife and I have baby on the way!
December 22, 2007—
Well, I have received letters back from two agents that I have sent letters two and have received two no’s. It is a start! The first one was kind of hard because of course my work is brilliant and I can’t imagine anyone not wanting to jump all over the opportunity to publish my work, but realism quickly set in and I know it is a process and it won’t be just handed to me. The second one, therefore, was a bit easier to take. Happy Holidays to all my loyal fans! You are out there aren’t you?
December
8, 2007—
I am still working on finding an agent to help me publish this book and I
have entered the editing phase! I am about one fourth the way through the book,
which is interesting as I have only read the first couple of chapters through
once before. It is a lot of fun to go through and see this story as it unfolds
and try to take an outside prospective in viewing it. I am also of course
constantly thinking about the plot and outline for the next three books and in
a stroke of madness have also begun thinking about another novel that I wrote
basically just one chapter to a couple of years ago. It is not even close to
fantasy. Sort of the trials and tribulations of one man growing up back in the
1920’s or so. Basically, I am all over the place right now, but it is fun. The
priority is definitely getting through the editing phase at this point. Happy
Holidays to all!!!
November
3, 2007—
I have complete 64 chapters at this point and still no news back from the publisher. I was really hoping that by this point I would have heard something, but I guess you can’t rush things, right. I am very excited though because I realized I am within about 7 or 8 chapters from completing the initial draft of my book. There might be a couple more chapters that get added during the editing phase, but for the first draft I am almost there!!! Now I just need to get that letter so I know what to do on that end.
September 20, 2007—
I have officially completed the rough draft of The Four: book 1 of The Elements!!! I have 71 chapters, 472 pages (in MS Word) and 141,355 words. I am very excited! Now I just need to hear back from the Publishing Company and have them tell me how much they want to publish my book.
Let the Editing Process begin!
Still
no letter for me, but I have written over 50 chapters officially now, so doing
very well for getting the novel written. Also, creating a
September 24, 2007—
I
have returned from my honeymoon. Went to
September 3, 2007—
Just finished another chapter. Called the Tavern, can’t tell to much cause I don’t want to ruin surprises you know, but Tristan and Del are with a group called The Bannie and find out some valuable information. Very Exciting Stuff. Pay attention in this chapter, it will have information you need for the future. Now to continue on my streak and get back into writing!!!
September 1, 2007—
Sorry to my fans.. (um only a couple of you out there right now,) but it has been a very busy summer. I got married to my wonderful bride which has taken up a vast majority of my time and we are headed to our honey moon in 11 days. News of the book, have not had anything so far, but I have resolved myself to believe that I will be receiving word on it while I am away. Then, of course, I will be freaking out because I have not been able to do much writing over the course of the last couple of months, but as it stands the last 5 chapters of the book are done. Now I just need to connect the first 35 chapters to the last 5 with say 15-20 chapters or so. Hope to post some good news on the book soon!!!
May 16, 2007-
Well,
it has been a while, I am back to work on my writing though. Actually, I
have written the last couple of chapters so I can move from what I already have
to the end, of course before starting on the next book. Down to about 1
to 3 months till I hear from the publisher, so I need to get in gear with my
writing, only about 20 chapters to write!!!
April 5, 2007-
Finished
picture for Navix and finally published a profile. Enjoy!
April 3, 2007-
Got
computer back today, had an incident with the dogs knocking it off the table,
stated work on new chapters. Still working on Picture for Navix.
March 30, 2007-
Received receipt that my proposal is at the Publisher today!!! One step closer; only 4-6 months to go.
March 15, 2007-
The day has arrived, the Ides of March is here and they first day of the rest of my life. I am sending the first three chapters in today to the first publishing company. Now I only need to wait 4 to 6 months to find out if they like it. Also, this is an incredible day because my beautiful fiancé and I have our first premarital counseling session, so the first day of the rest of my life takes on several meanings. I would like to take this time to thank a few people who have helped me along the way. My parents and brother and A.L. for all the help with editing and cover letters and synopsis; and also all of the support all of my friends and family have given me along the way and of course my wonderful fiancé for being there and supporting and reminding me to have fun in my life.
March 10, 2007-
Added a feed back area to website, so now my fans can contact me (haha, thanks friends and family.) Also, finally have a much stronger synopsis to submit, finally kicked the writers block thanks to a conversation with my parents, in particular my dad. THANK YOU!!!
March 7, 2007-
One week and one day until the submitting the synopsis and first three chapters to the publisher. Putting finishing touches on chapters and trying to finish the synopsis.
March 5, 2007-
The beginning of this website to celebrate and add insight into the creative process of writing The Elements.