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Oliver's Offerings - December 2022

12/6/2022

 
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Coimbra, Portugal
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It's December, time for all those lovely holidays. Here's an update on what this author person has been up to over the last month and what's in store for 2023.


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Oliver's Offerings - October & November 2022

10/12/2022

 
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Miranda do Corvo Cemetery

​Boy, did the time really did sneak past me. Here’s a quick roundup of why that happened and what’s coming up.
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Oliver's Offerings - September 2022

9/7/2022

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I love autumn/fall so this is my favorite time of year. Sunsets here can be quite dramatic, even without the wildfires. This one was particularly spectacular so I just had to share it with you. 

There's lots of new stuff going on in my life, including more writing on the latest Demon Trappers book. Here's what's up  . . . 
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Oliver's Offerings - August 2022

8/2/2022

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Aqueduto dos Pegões
Tomar, Portugal

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​August 2022

​As the year flies along, we have reached the hottest temperatures so far. 106F/41C? Really? Luckily that was only one day, and a lot better than some regions of Portugal. The fire hazard is at its peak so we're keeping an eye out for smoke. And I'm spending my time writing and plotting. Here's what's going on, plus pictures to share.

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Oliver's Offerings - July 2022

6/24/2022

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​Monastery of Batalha
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July 2022

It's July in Portugal which means the flowers are in full bloom, the flies are buzzing, and our garden is generating more lettuce than we can eat. I've been slaving away on author stuff as well, so let's see what's going on.
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Oliver's Offerings - June 2022

6/7/2022

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June 2022
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​Summer Here We Come
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​I have no idea where the year has gone. June already? Soon I'll be learning what summer is like on the mountain. I'm hoping it's not too hot. And if we're lucky this month our solar panels will be installed. I'm kinda jazzed about those critters.

Since there's lots going on here let's dig in and see what I've been up to.

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Things Writers Learn Along the Way

5/15/2022

 
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For those new writer folks here's a great example of how each book has its own agenda. Usually I work out the plot in my head and then write it all down (with changes of course).

The latest new book (Demon Trappers #9) insisted I **list out all the events in the plot** in an organized summary. This has only happened a few times over the 24 years I've been writing. Certainly not the norm for me.

23 pages later I have the "outline". I can see now that this story is gonna be a a**kicker to create. So no, there's no right way to write a book. It all depends on the story.
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And as they say, "May the odds be ever in your favor."

Oliver's Offerings - May 2022

5/4/2022

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May 2022
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​Welcome to May!
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​Hopefully the weather is cooperating in your part of the world. For us, it's warmer (20C+ / 70F+) and about to get even warmer. April brought us rain, which we needed, as Portugal still has drought conditions in parts of the country.
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So here's what happening with me, including some book news. Let's dig in . . .

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Oliver's Offerings - April 2022

4/2/2022

 
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Now that we're settled into our new home in Central Portugal it's time to send out a newsletter once again. Rather than having you sign up to receive it in your email each month, I will just post it on my blog.
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You can plan on stories about our life here, about our new home, and what's happening on the author side of my life. Also lots of photos of this beautiful country. 

So let's get started . . .

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That Library in Lost Souls

3/7/2022

 
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When I include a location or a specific building in a story, I’ve usually spent time there. Such was the case with New Orleans (DEAD EASY and CAT’S PAW), Okefenokee Swamp (FORETOLD - DT #4 and KILLING GAME) and Edinburgh (GRAVE MATTERS - DT #5). Or most of London in the Time Rovers Series, including a fair amount of time in various pubs.
 
So when it came to a particular scene in LOST SOULS (Demon Trappers #8) I knew exactly where I wanted to set the exorcism, at least from the demon's point-of-view. Where would that be? The Biblioteca Joanina at the University of Coimbra here in Portugal. 



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    Jana Oliver

    is an international & multi award-winning author in various genres including young adult, urban fantasy and paranormal romance.

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