My Journal

April 28, 2014

Hello everyone! Hallo alle c:

It's been quite some time since my last update, so let me catch you up on what has been happening with me...

Okay, so I went on a vacation about two weeks ago to Wyoming for a family wedding. So I didn't have time to work on my books at all...but that's okay. When I got back, I worked really hard on my new children's book coming out: Vladimir Learns German. And it's compliment: Wladimir Lernt Englisch. The illustrations are entirely adoreable, I can not wait to show them to all of you. Ich kann nicht warten! My sister, Megan Harting is illustrating them for me. c: (I can't draw...)

Since they are children's books and I have most of the illustrations finished and ready, they will be my next two books to be published.

Now, for all of you Once Lost, Forever Found fans...I am so very sorry that I haven't been able to complete the sequel just yet. I assure you that I am working on it and I will be working on it even more so when I publish these two children's books. Vladimir is a very interesting character to write and I enjoy writing about him. You will all see a side of Vladimir that you haven't seen before. Not even Effie has seen this side of him. I think I'm getting attached to my character Vlad. Is that possible? c: Oh well c:

Thank you so very much for all of the love! Vielen Dank!
-Nina J. Slack ♥

March 30, 2014

Hallo!

It's been way too long since I've posted an update, and I am so sorry. Es tut mir leid. I have been so busy lately, but that should be a good thing, right?

Anyways, for those of you wondering about when Once Lost, Forever Found Vol.2 will come out...I honestly can not say. I am working hard on it though, I promise. My main character Vladimir is being very difficult. *-*

Nontheless, I've also been focusing on more children's books and poetry. I have more adventures for Little Effie, Baby Vladimir and even a foreign language book I am writing. Yeah, I have my work in for me...but, I am very excited! I hope all of you are just as excited, if not more so than I am. c:

-Nina Jean Slack ♥

January 16, 2014

Hello everyone,

I'm so sorry that I haven't been posting updates recently...I've been pretty busy the last few weeks. I'm back though. c: I've been busy trying to prepare for my very first book signing/author event and it's been a little stressful, but also very exciting and fun. I don't know if that makes any sense or not, but yeah...if any of you are in Texas or will be on the 25th, you should come to my signing. Here's the details:

https://www.goodreads.com/event/show/...

Anyways, besides preparing for my signing, and writing the sequel to my other novel; Once Lost, Forever Found (Volume #1)I've been trying to learn German in my spare time. It's been really fun...a little bit difficult sometimes though. If anyone speaks fluent German or is learning it too, let me know and we can be pen-pals or something. c:

Thanks for all the love! ♥
I will try to write more updates from now on. c:
-Nina J. Slack ♥

November 17, 2013

Hello, everyone!

I will be hosting an international book giveaway very soon. I will be giving away one of my books; Once Lost, Forever Found Once Lost, Forever Found (Volume #1)or Little Effie's Book Of Poetry Little Effie's Book Of Poetryto the lucky winner. All you have to do, is enter the giveaway (when it starts) for your chance to win. I'm excited to see who wins! I hope You are too. c:

I will let all of you know when the giveaway is up and running. That is all I have to say for now. I hope everyone is having a wonderful day/night. ♥

-Nina J. Slack

October 24, 2013

To start off my updates, I would like to announce that I've been working on a short video for my book, Once Lost, Forever Found. The official book promotion video will premier very, very soon. I will let all of you know when it is up and running.

Other than that, I have a few new interviews that I posted on my website...you can check them out. Also, I did some writing the other day. I promise the sequel to Once Lost, Forever Found will be written soon. I want to finish it and get it out there, but at the same time, I don't want to rush anything.

That is pretty much all I have to say for now. Thanks for all of the support and love, it is much appreciated.
-Nina J. Slack

October 12, 2013

Well, I got to write a little bit today. I finished chapter one of Once Lost, Forever Found Vol.2 and I might write some more later on today. It rained all day long while I wrote, and that made me very happy. I actually got to focus on my work instead of my depressing problems I am dealing with in reality.

In my spare time, I will be proof reading others' writing; helping aspiring writers and poets with their passion. When I am doing what I love, which is writing, and when I am able to help others, It makes me very happy and feel like I'm doing something good. Writing has become more than just a profession, and hobby...it has become a way to express my feelings and pour my entire soul into the pages of my books. Thank God for the little things in life that makes us feel infinite and tranquil...the little things that make way for us to escape reality and enter new worlds that we create. ♥

-Nina J. Slack

October 6, 2013

Well...not much has been going on lately in my life. I have been struggling with some personal issues lately involving people that I love. I'm not doing so good mentally/emotionally right now...

That is why I haven't had time to schedule an actual event to read my book like I promised a lot of people I would. I promise I will do that very soon though. I will also start getting to work writing Once Lost, Forever Found Volume #2.

There's a lot of other things I want to accomplish with my writing and I just hope I can do so...people have been really supportive of me and have been there for me through my bad times, and through my really good times, and I appreciate that so very much.

That is all I have to say for now...until I have more to say. Thank you, all of you for being there for me. ♥

-Nina J. Slack

September 16, 2013

I was thinking about writing another poetry book in the meantime...well, when I'm not working on the sequel to Once Lost, Forever Found that is. c: I want to write poetry again, I miss it so much. ♥ I will let everyone know for sure if I will write a romance poetry book or not. One thing is for sure though...I'm going to be a very busy woman the next couple of months. c:

That's all I have to say for now, thanks for all of the love and support, everyone! ♥
-Nina J. Slack

September 9, 2013

Drum roll, please..............I FINISHED WRITING MY NOVEL!!! It is finally complete! I thought I would never get to say that, what with my busy personal life and such; I thought I would never complete it in time. But now comes the editing part...after that, I can start the publishing process though. I will let you guys know all about Once Lost, Forever Found Volume 1 on my website. As of now, I have the short synopsis of what my book is about. After it is published, I will have a full description of the book, along with some samples from inside. c:

Anyways, like I've mentioned, I've been having some emotional dilemmas in my personal life as of now. I guess we all have those moments in life...you know what though? Don't let those moments hold you back from accomplishing your goals. Just do what I do, and channel all of your emotions into your work, your hobbies, your creativity...anything. It will make whatever you work on more meaningful and emotionally beautiful....

Thanks for all of the support and love, everyone! It really means a lot to me...
-Nina J. Slack

August 28, 2013

I am finishing up my book at the slowest pace possible...I am trying to finish it, but I don't want to rush it. I want to put all I've got into this novel and not have any reason to be disappointed with it in the end. Everything is so up and down lately....but I will get there.

Writing an emotional piece is hard on your own emotions. It takes a lot out of you because you have to empty all of your feelings, your deep feelings into the pages of your book. It's hard spilling your guts out in the form of ink....

For all of the emotional people out there like me, you can understand what I am talking about. I hope you guys will enjoy my upcoming book....I hope it connects to you on a personal level...I hope it makes you feel, feel deeply moved....

That's all I have to say for now.....

-Nina J. Slack ♥

August 11, 2013

I just got an interview recently. You can check it out here by clicking on this link:http://awesomegang.com/nina-slack/ ♥

As for other updates, I did manage to finish writing chapter seven in my novel last week. It was the longest chapter I've had to write so far. I had to actually research an illegal drug; it's side effects, addiction signs, what it does to a person, what it looks like, etc. one of my characters is struggling with this drug, you see (I am not saying which of my characters though). It was quite silly, that day, I had my mother come over and she asked me what I was up to and I told her that I was on the internet researching drugs. The look on her face was priceless. I eventually told her that it was for writing purposes though.

Anyways, that is really all I have to say for now on my updates. I shall get to work on chapter eight this week. I wonder what other kinds of crazy things I will have to do research on....hmmm....

Thanks for all of the love and support, everyone!
-Nina J. Slack ♥

August 5, 2013

It’s 3:40 in the morning where I am right now and I can’t sleep! O.o

Anyways, updates…I am half way through writing chapter seven of my novel. The other day, I entertained the thought that, ‘Wow…my book is going to be full of drama. Is this going to depress my readers?’ I surely hope not…I just tried to make it seem real as possible, not a faerie tale(I like spelling fairy that way). I love faerie tales, I do, but for my book, It calls for a lot of drama, real life situations. It will have a happy ending though, I promise. ♥ It’s making me emotional just writing this novel, I’m putting my heart and soul into it and I could say much more…but I shouldn’t.

Besides the point, I’ve been an emotional wreck lately; ups and downs like crazy. I guess I’m just stressing myself out too much about things…oh well. I don’t know why I am letting all of you know my emotional problems…I guess it makes me feel like I am talking to somebody about them. ♥

Anyways, thanks everyone for the support and love! And for sticking around with me. ♥

-Nina J. Slack

July 27, 2013

Starting to write chapter seven of my novel this week. Only five more chapters to write, and I will be finished! Then comes the editing process...that's a pain. But it's worth it when it is all finished and you can publish c:

Anyways, the other day I was told that I should be a little timid about writing my book because of some "bad things" in it. It's a young adult book, of course there is going to be teen related situations in it...partying, drug abuse, sex...it's not like an exotic, way out there romance book for goodness sakes...my response was, "I am writing a book that I will be proud of no matter what. I love my book, I don't care if others don't. I will be proud and happy with it in the end..." I feel sorry for the woman who wrote 50 shades now, imagine how she must feel when people tell her that her book was way inappropriate...

No matter what, be proud of who you are and what you do...no matter what people say. ♥

Thanks for all of the support and love, everyone!
-Nina J. Slack ♥

July 25, 2013

I plan on finishing writing chapter six of my novel this week. But during the times I won't be writing, I want to read a book called, The Picture Of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. I have seen the movie, and I liked it. So, if any of my friends has seen the movie also and read the book, feel free to talk about it with me. c: I'm excited to read this book! And I can't wait to finish writing my chapter! c: ♥

Thanks everyone!
-Nina J. Slack

July 21, 2013

I have no writing updates as of now, since I haven't been able to work on my book...emotional problems. Anyways, I would like to say though, that I appreciate all of my friends on here. I am also sorry that I haven't taken the time to get to know any of you personally. Any of you can feel free to comment on my page, ask me any questions(as long as they're not personal i.e. relationships, what's on my mind all of the time, my family...Just know that I am very shy, not very outgoing to an extent and socially awkward. I would like to get to know each one of you though.

P.S. I will try to keep writing little blogs as often as I can, even if it is only to say something random.

Thanks everyone!
-Nina J. Slack

July 15, 2013

♥ Finishing up chapter five of my book this week. I can't wait to start writing chapter six! I need to get to work faster so I can finish my book. I hope all of my readers won't be disappointed with my finished product in the end. Anyways, thanks for all of the support and love! ♥
-Nina J. Slack

July 14, 2013

Today was a very good day. I got to see my luv ♥ and it is raining ♥ I luv the rain, it always puts me in a good mood c: Also, my little cousin, who is 6 years old, came up to me today, hugged me and told me that she liked my book ♥ That made me smile c:
-Nina J. Slack

July 12, 2013

started writing chapter five of my book yesterday! I am making progress as best as I can. It was only a couple weeks ago that I was finishing up chapter two.
This chapter so far starts out depressing…my main character is going through a rough time…a breakup :c Writing it is making me feel sad…I know it is a work of fiction, but I am really trying to put my feeling into this. I want to feel what my character feels and in order to do so, I have been thinking back to all of my breakups and how I felt. I find that is the best way to write during emotional scenes…put yourself and your emotions in every single word.
Thanks for all of the support and love, everyone! I just wanted to keep you updated. Have a wonderful day. ♥
-Nina J. Slack