The Writer's Block

I've started the second book of the Legacy's Children series, The Cronos Seed . I have had just notes until now. So far, I am really happy how its flowing. I wanted to share the opening of the first chapter with you. I hope you like it and please leave a comment. Chapter 1 On a cliff overlooking a sleeping valley, Drocus and his daughter, Astera, sat and waited. It was early when he scooped her out of her mother’s arms for this morning excursion. The distance they traveled was great, but as a Holy One, the running time was short. He enjoyed this new ability of his. The valley they were watching was behind the mountains they knew as the Ulgan Mountains, tucked into a canyon that looked for all intents and purposes like a bowl, the entrance only found once a great deal of climbing was done. The valley was webbed with a dense fog that licked up the rock faces surrounding it. The air was cool, but comfortable. Tiny Astera was curious enough that her sleepy almond

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Well, I finally got my website up. www.LottieMHancock.com. Building it was like pulling hens teeth. I love the writing parts, but the parts where I have to make sure the right buttons are up and e-commerce works and all of that....wow. I am getting my book, Balance on the Terra, set up for paperback, as well. All that I have left is the blurb on the back cover, then we will see how it goes. I have discovered something interesting. Teens have a harder time with e-books than I had thought. They can handle anything computerized, don't get me wrong. It is just they prefer the feel of a book in their hands. This has actually increased my faith in the next generation. If they prefer the old-fashioned way to read, perhaps they have their roots further in the ground than they have been given credit for. Am I reaching? Maybe, but it does make you wonder, doesn't it?