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I was just offered a contract for my third book: Sunny Days for Sam from Avalon Books!!
(My second book with Avalon since they were also the ones who published Georgie on His Mind)
I'm so happy this book found a home–and such a nice home too.
Sunny Days for Sam is not my typical romantic comedy, but I would say, still lighthearted and fun. ( I can't resist) It's more of a Mr. Rochester meets Cinderella/Mary Poppins type of romance. LOL
For more information, to check out a blurb, or to share your own good news, stop by my regular blog!
Jennifer fancies herself a more prolific writer than she really is and has an unnatural tendency to use words like "fancies" and "prolific" when describing herself. Please feel free to check out her ebook, The Role of a Lifetime from Samhain Publishing and her recent Avalon romance Georgie on His Mind--where she promises she didn't use either of those words in her stories.
Um…and that's it. That's enough. Just trying to think of 365 things to write about is enough to drive me nuts. (Not that it's a far ride or anything.)
I'd love to say that my goal is to finish a few books, get a few contracts and have more releases. Yes, it would be nice, and yes, I have ambitions to do those things. But, I think–for this year, anyway–I'd rather not be mean to me.
In fact, that's my unwritten goal (until now) for 2011. Be nicer to myself. Cut myself some slack. Realize I'm not super-human. And be kind. Not just to everyone else, but–to me. Because, damn it, I deserve it.
Cynthia Selwyn (aka C.D. Yates) is the trapped-at-home mom of three and wife of one. When she's not hanging around with her Critters, she's editing for one of several e-publishers, writing erotica for Breathless Press or trying to get her characters (and her four-year-old) to behave.
Thank you to everyone who participated with our 12 Days of Ebooks celebration!
We had a lot of fun!
And now we wanted to point out a very special Holiday Bash going on at The Romance Author Hotspot! With all this talk of eBooks and eReaders, what a perfect way to end by having a chance to actually win some eBooks and even a Kindle!
The RAH is hosting a 2010 Holiday Bash with your favorite authors.
Party with your favorite authors (some of them you've met right here!)–enter to win a Kindle and many other great prizes!
Meet: Jill Marie Landis, Donna Alward, Liz Fielding, Lynn Raye Harris, Tessa Radley, Olivia Gates, Cindy Spencer Pape, Jennifer Shirk, Debora Dennis, Katherine Brandon, Clarissa Yip, Nina Croft, Silke Juppenlatz, R.M. Gilbert. And Special Appearances from Decadent Publishing.
If you're an author or reader, do come and play! These great writers and publisher are willing to answer any questions you have. From publishing to their crazy ideas and habits. But most importantly, they are here for YOU!
Special thanks to Catherine Mann and Marilyn's Romance Reviews in their contribution of gifts!
Starting December 24th, all your fabulous authors will have their own posts! Click the LET'S PARTYbutton up top of the page and go through each of their rooms (posts). Yes! Comment or even ask your authors your favorite questions! You’ll see their fun side, their bad side, maybe find out something you’ve never known, but don’t be shy! They’re here ALL for YOU!
Jennifer fancies herself a more prolific writer than she really is and has an unnatural tendency to use words like "fancies" and "prolific" when describing herself. Please feel free to check out her ebook, The Role of a Lifetime from Samhain Publishing and her recent Avalon romance Georgie on His Mind--where she promises she didn't use either of those words in her stories.
Welcome back to another day of celebrating E-books! I've got a brand new NOOK – just under one month old and since I am an e-published author, I support the technology that supports me. Almost right out the box this little baby is ready to go. I registered my NOOK at the Barnes & Noble site and in seconds I was connected to their website and ready to download books – lickety split. But not being a girl who likes to have only one option – I meandered over to Fictionwise.com to try my hand at sideloading a book. I knew what I wanted for my first purchase, I wanted a holiday romance. I stumbled onto "A Christmas Moon" by Elizabeth Lane!
I enjoyed it so much, I emailed her and asked her to join us here today. Welcome Elizabeth!
MY E-BOOK ADVENTURE
What a great site.I’m honored to be your guest.Since more writers are becoming involved in e-book publishing, I’ve chosen to tell you about my own experience.I’ve written about 30 books for Harlequin and wanted to try something different.My agent encouraged me to write CHRISTMAS MOON.I loved every page of this book, but we couldn’t sell it, not even to Harlequin.No major publisher wanted a Christmas/Western/Time travel.
Here’s where I was luckier than most.My agent has his own e-book publishing venture, E-Reads.We decided to publish it there.Not sure how my contract compares to others, but I was happy with the terms.No advance, and the production cost will be deducted from the first royalties, but at 50% of retail I have no complaints.I knew the book’s success, especially because of the holiday element, hinged on intensive promotion.I paid for much of it, and also hyped it wherever I could.I’m a regular on “Petticoats and Pistols” and got a lot of press there.
The buzz I get indicates that the book is doing well.I won’t know for sure till I see that statement.But if CHRISTMAS MOON proves to be a success I owe it to three things.(1) My agent and I both believed in this book. (2) I was able to work with a publisher I could trust.(3) The book received plenty of promotion.
Thanks again for having me as your guest.Wishing you a happy holiday season.
Elizabeth Lane
Pregnant, unwed and down on her luck, history teacher Emma Carlyle is facing the worst Christmas of her life. Needing some research for her master's thesis on legendary Wyoming lawman J.D. McNulty, she makes a Christmas Eve drive to South Pass City, where J.D. was buried. Heading home, she loses her way in a storm. After her car vanishes, she ends up in 1870, half-frozen and in labor, on the doorstep of a remote mountain cabin. When J.D. himself opens the door with a pistol in one hand and a bottle of whiskey in the other…well, let's just say that sparks start flying. These two lost souls are clearly meant for each other. But there's one problem. Emma has studied everything about J.D.–and she knows he has only a few weeks to live.
The romance between J.D. and Emma evolves from suspicion to amazement to a sizzling, unbridled love. Resolving a time travel romance is always tricky but Elizabeth Lane does a terrific job of making it all work – including that little detail of J.D.’s imminent death.
Debora writes romance - all types of romance! Her tastes vary from the paranormal to romantic comedy and everything in between. Believing variety is the spice of life, her website changes frequently to appease her creative spirit! She freely admits to being a caffeine and chocolate addict and loves to talk about romance writing with anyone who'll listen. Her latest release, A Knight in Her Arms, was released August 3rd. Visit her website for me details!
In honor of so many people getting NOOKS, Kindles, and IPads for Christmas, The Passionate Critter blog will be doing a series of posts (for the next 12 Days) on ereaders and epublishing as well highlighting a few ebook recommendations–just in time for your Christmas downloading!
Welcome to the
Are you hoping for an ereader this Christmas but are still not sure which one you want?
Do you have an ereader currently but need some ebook suggestions?Are you still wondering what an ebook is?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, you need to come join us for the fun and discussion from now until December 22!
But right now you might be wondering…WHY EBOOKS?
Check out Lucy Monroe's video here and learn more about the advantages of ebooks!
Jennifer fancies herself a more prolific writer than she really is and has an unnatural tendency to use words like "fancies" and "prolific" when describing herself. Please feel free to check out her ebook, The Role of a Lifetime from Samhain Publishing and her recent Avalon romance Georgie on His Mind--where she promises she didn't use either of those words in her stories.
Alright, that started maybe Dec. 1st and most of you are probably starting to panic as you realize the malls are opening longer hours, it's getting colder out, and kids are already handing you their Christmas list or Dear Santa letters.
Here at Passionate Critters…writing never stops even though we do get busy with our every day life and wonder what greatness is going to happen next. But no worries. We all have big plans, whether it's to plan that big holiday party, gather together our friends and family, or just tackle down our muse and force it to product the next big best seller. Yup, that's us. We're all busy bees around here.
As you know, the first A Passionate Christmas Anthology has been released by Decadent Publishing and many of our critters have also added new releases to our growing group of brilliant authors here! So of course, us passionate critters have been cherry, merry, and bright for Santa to bring us many gifts as we share with you all our great happenings.
So don't go too far. We have so much more news to share. If you're curious as to what each of us critters have been up to, feel free to stop by any of our websites. Our links are just right there. ———-> (On the side bar along with some awesome book covers.) Don't be shy! Drop us a note. I promise we don't bite and many of us are really friendly, I swear.
What do you have going on this holiday season? What big plans are you hoping to accomplish before Santa arrives?
Here at Passionate Critters, many of us are preparing for the holidays, planning family time with our loved ones and counting blessings over what greatness we have. As the day approaches, I'm sure many are stuck in the kitchen and slaving over the bird, but me? I'm not allowed near a stove or anything flammable.
Along with Thanksgiving, Black Friday hovers around the corner and many are gearing up to knock out their Christmas shopping with the supposedly spectacular deals that many businesses are offering. Me? i'll just stay home away from the crowd and keep my toes from being stepped on or playing tug aware with the insistent mother who claims their kids needs this toy. It's safer for me that way.
Besides keeping it safe, I'm happy to announce the start of A Passionate Christmas releases from Decadent Publishing. Snowy Encounters will be released this Black Friday! Check out the other stories they will be soon available to complete the anthology!
Happy Thanksgiving! Hope the holidays will bring everyone joy and love!
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