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1/13/2016

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3. The hardest part about writing is.....
The hardest part of writing is the demands of editing. I write rapidly in the first instance, which means the work is creative – that’s code for poorly written, grammatically! So I probably spend more time editing and reviewing than most. In a previous career, I learnt firsthand about the many demands of publishing business books, particularly the endless editing required to polish the final product. That helped me prepare for the rigours that face all new and emerging fiction writers. I had a lot to learn, to make that transition attending many classes in college and writers organisations, allowing me to enter my new career with my eyes firmly open to the hardships, but also fixed on what I needed to do to succeed as a writer.
 
The editing side of writing is a painstaking process. Where writing the first draft takes me around 2 to 3 months, editing can be 3 to 4 times longer. I self-edit as many times as I can tolerate, before I hand it to my mentor. My fabulous mentor, Sam is a hard task master and I do dread the ‘sea of red ink’ she masterly layers over my manuscripts. But she provides me the fresh eyes and the tough love that I need to polish my draft to ever higher levels.
 
Another hard part of writing is the dreaded writer’s block. This comes and goes during your writing journey. I’ve learnt to accept that it is a natural part of the writing process. But there are so many facets of a novelist’s routine that must be addressed, from writing and editing to marketing. When I tire of one, I turn to another. If it is a particularly severe dose of writer’s block, I turn to my other great passion – travel – particularly to France!
 
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GENRE:  Sci-fi
 
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A naturally gifted ex-national champion and a savant with a computer-like mind compete against the world's best in the 22nd century's most popular sport - CUBEBALL - the chess-like, technology-enhanced, snooker of the future where the world stage is dominated by gambling, drugs and massive audiences.
 
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Excerpt Three:
 
At that moment Mickey knew he had to play his way and make a shot that would not be forgotten. He called “power-play.”
 
He imagined the perfect shot in his mind’s eye as he circled the table twice, deliberating his fateful shot. The balls loomed large, but strangely different. The table appeared more circular than a cube as he lowered his chin to his carbon steel cue. The whole shot played in his mind as he drew back the cue to strike the cue-ball with a force that engulfed the whole stadium.
 
The crack of the cue-ball as it struck its target echoed sharply its warning of an imminent tidal wave of spin and curve that would capture the imagination of every fan in the stadium, or at home in front of their cubebit. In one game changing savage strike, the red ball fell into the pocket as the cue-ball savagely spun into the red triangle, spreading the reds in all directions from the centrifugal force of the cue-ball. Mickey slotted twelve red and black combinations in four minutes, gaining an unassailable lead. He followed that with a perfect defensive stroke, leaving the cue-ball safely jammed behind yellow. Flaveau conceded the game and the match, shell-shocked by the unique high-spin attack Mickey had unleashed. The break was soon nicknamed ‘the pulsar’ and it had secured Mickey the first semi-final win and a shot at the world title.
 
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
 I worked with national and international organisations as a business analyst in Australia and overseas. I authored many business books analysing the foodservice and food retail industry in Australia, Europe and Asia, as well as agribusiness global trends.  I also ran a consultancy business that assisted Australian enterprises to develop new markets in Australia and overseas.
 
I commenced writing science fiction novels full time in 2009. It was a life-long interest of mine. I have written five novels - all exploring contemporary social issues in future speculative worlds. They are: Shadow Dance; Extinction; Cubeball; Titan Sages and Alive. My novels blend speculative science, new age and poetry. Readers of novels such as Carl Sagan’s Contact would enjoy my novels.
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Links: 
 Blog: http://odyssey2k1.blogspot.com/
Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5369984.Michael_Leon
Website: http://www.michaelleon.com.au/
iBooks:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/cubeball/id1050883428?mt=11
 
Buy link:
 Amazon Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Cubeball-Michael-Leon-ebook/dp/B016VTRID0
BookPOD: http://www.bookstore.bookpod.com.au/p/9074542/cubeball.html

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22 Comments
Michael Leon link
1/13/2016 02:38:06 pm

Thanks to Writer Wonderland for hosting! Wishing everyone good luck in the giveaway!

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Goddess Fish Promotions link
1/14/2016 03:39:37 am

Thanks for hosting!

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Mai T.
1/14/2016 04:13:20 am

Do you Stop reading when tired or at chapter breaks?

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Michael Leon link
1/14/2016 07:43:32 am

Hi Mai! I usually read to chapter breaks. But the best reading experience is when I have to read the whole book in one sitting!

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Nikolina
1/14/2016 05:54:50 am

I am really enjoying following this tour, thank you!

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Michael Leon link
1/14/2016 07:36:01 am

Thanks for your support, Nikolina. I really appreciate it!

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Trix
1/14/2016 08:51:46 am

It's an intriguing excerpt!

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Michael Leon link
1/14/2016 11:09:48 am

Thank you Trix! I wanted to make the traditional sports tale a little different and unpredictable. Thanks so much for your feedback!

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tiago rosado
1/14/2016 09:21:43 am

if budget was no issue,who would be your dream cast for a movie version of the book!

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Michael Leon link
1/14/2016 11:29:19 am

Hi Tiago! I'm afraid money can't buy my cast, for I would pick Paul Newman and Jackie Gleeson, who starred in an old classic sports movie called The Hustler. It's an old movie, but a good one!

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Eva Millien
1/14/2016 10:09:29 am

Enjoyed the the post, sounds like a great book, thanks for sharing!

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Michael Leon link
1/14/2016 11:14:31 am

Hi Eva, thanks so much for your support! I really appreciate it. Best of luck with the giveaway!

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momjane
1/14/2016 11:34:37 am

Loved the excerpt.

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Michael Leon link
1/14/2016 12:42:53 pm

Thanks so much, momjane!

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Betty W
1/14/2016 02:40:01 pm

Great excerpt, thank you for sharing! Awesome cover!

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Michael Leon link
1/14/2016 02:49:38 pm

Hi Betty! Yes, I'm very happy with the cover, too. My publisher will also be pleased to hear your comments!

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Victoria
1/14/2016 02:51:04 pm

Great post!! I hate editing, glad my editing only has to do with papers for a class and not for a book LOL.. thanks for sharing!

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Michael Leon link
1/14/2016 09:24:25 pm

Thanks for visiting, Victoria! I'm currently working on the final edit of my next novel - Emissary - so there is no escape for me!

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Courtney H
1/18/2016 06:24:42 pm

Thanks for having this giveaway!

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Michael Leon link
1/18/2016 08:10:10 pm

You're welcome, Courtney! Good luck!

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Ree Dee
1/26/2016 04:55:05 am

Another wonderful ppost! Thank you.

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Michael Leon link
1/27/2016 06:50:32 pm

Thanks Ree! Good luck with the giveaway!

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