Tai ManivongDec 12, 20211 minGreat insight today I had a great power hour today! wrote over 600 words. But the best thing was, I went on apple books and saw a great review and the...
Tai ManivongSep 19, 20211 minBeen out for a bit, I hope you are staying safe. Hello everyone, There was a tragedy in our family so I have been off the internet. Everything takes a back burner when bad things happen....
Tai ManivongAug 10, 20211 minAnd School begins....Tomorrow starts the official work day for the school year. I am still hoping to make progress daily on my novels. Today I wrote 977 words...
Tai ManivongAug 2, 20211 minMaking progress on Book 3I wrote 1000 words today. I have been reading through chapters, revising, and editing. I haven't fully complete the first draft and am...
Tai ManivongJul 27, 20211 minRevising! So I have 7 days left till my own deadline of finishing my draft for Chalcedony, book 3 of The Dragon Keeper Chronicles series. This...
Tai ManivongJul 21, 20211 min3 weeks till school starts and 1101 words I went to work on setting my my classroom. Teaching second grade this year. I also had a dream about being at school. You know the school...
Tai ManivongJul 17, 20211 min943 words today!I was watching a youtube video by an author that said the average person writes 250 words per hour. Today I decided to see how many I...
Tai ManivongJul 14, 20211 min381 wordsSo far my novel has 32,565 word and my target is 43,000. But really it depends on where the characters take me. 17 more days till my...
Tai ManivongJul 13, 20211 minWriting at the Fair I took the girls to the renaissance fair yesterday. My oldest are teenagers now so they went to explore the fair on their own. I am more...
Tai ManivongJul 11, 20211 minThe Fair and Internet problemsYesterday I wrote 500 words. I had hoped to write more, but I played Skylanders with my daughter. It's hard to find time to write even...
Tai ManivongJul 8, 20211 minBeast Mode ChallengeI started a beast mode challenge on July 1st. I am super excited about the challenge and hope it provides the accountability for getting...
Tai ManivongFeb 3, 20181 minBear Creek Dog ParkThere is nothing like fresh air and nature to spark my creativity, especially when I am creating new worlds. Bear creek dog park is a 25...
Tai ManivongJan 6, 20184 minCover Artist interview: Ricky GunawanWith The Dragon Keeper Chronicles, I’ve had the pleasure of working with an amazing artist, Ricky Gunawan. He is an illustrator,...
Tai ManivongJan 3, 20187 minChapter 1: PreviewThe Dragon Keeper Chronicles: Book 1: Crimson By Tai Manivong Chapter 1: The Magic Stones Ice and snow smashed upon Onixian’s wings. He...
Tai ManivongDec 30, 20171 minMy "World" has updated.Hello fans and followers, I just updated the world page on my website. I added a glossary of useful terms and some insider information on...
Tai ManivongDec 24, 20171 minThe idea for Dragon Keepers.The idea for dragon keepers came from this image that my very dear friend, Mindee, created. Her idea gave me the fuel for my novel. I am...
Tai ManivongDec 15, 20171 minThe Dragon KeepersCrimson, book 1 of The Dragon Keeper Chronicles is almost here! I am so excited to share her world with you. I will be updating the...