Thank yous, WIPs(Works In Progress), & Favorite Character...

Happy Thursday All,

I'm sorry I've been neglecting the blog. It seems like I haven't had too much to say that I don't already say on Facebook and/or Twitter, so I wondered if it mattered. However, I thought about it, and I figured if there were people who weren't on Facebook or Twitter, and wanted an update, then it would be a really good idea to post here.

Besides, some stuff I post on the blog is too long for a Facebook update or Twitter. :-)

First of all, thank you to everyone who has read and enjoyed A ll's Fair In Love & Lion. Some of you left very nice comments in a review on Amazon, and some of you have contacted me through Facebook or Twitter. You don't know how much that means to me. :-)

Currently I've been working on revisions to a novel that is the first book in a YA/New Adult Paranormal Series. I'm also working on the Romance novel that comes after AFINL&L.

The YA/New Adult novel ties in my love of Greek/Roman Mythology with romance and other elements. I really enjoyed writing this story. It's very different from my Romance novels, and it was a lot of fun to write. I wrote the novel as a challenge to myself, and it took on a life of its own.

The Romance I'm working on follows Loralyn Xavier's story. For those who have read All's Fair In Love & Lion, you'll recognize her as Monroe's fellow Council member. Her story will uncover several surprises.

In the very early planning stages is book 3 of the Third Realm stories, which will come after Loralyn's story. It will be Council member, Quin Erone's story. I found Quin fascinating from the get-go. Nightshades were creatures of my own imagination, and I'm really looking forward to exploring his kind and story in depth. Plus I just plain liked the guy.

I don't know if they'll be any other Third Realm stories after Quin. We'll just have to wait and see.

The lovely ALL'S FAIR IN LOVE & LION necklace
Kathy of Beadmore Designs made me

I am planning a giveaway this month. Kathy of Beadmore Designs made a gorgeous necklace in honor of All's Fair In Love & Lion. I've ordered one that she's graciously agreed to make and send to one lucky winner. I'll let you know when that giveaway is, I haven't set a date, but I do plan for August.

Me wearing the beautiful necklace
Kathy of Beadmore Designs made
in honor of ALL'S FAIR IN LOVE & LION

Other than that, just reading and tinkering away as always.

For those of you who have finished All's Fair In Love & Lion, do you have a favorite character (aside from Sasha and Monroe)?
Let me know in the comments!

(Please note: All comments go to me first. Once I push the "publish" button, they'll show up on the blog under the proper blog post. I apologize for the confusion, it's just cut down on the problems I used to have on here).

Have A Thrillingly Terrific Thursday!

It's Worth A Fortune

Happy Tuesday Everyone, Does anyone remember the song If I Had A Million Dollars by Barenaked Ladies ? I can't remember when or how I was first introduced to this song, but it's a fun song. So, how about if you had a million dollars? What would you do with it? Of course there's the responsible things to do with a million dollars--pay off debts, and such like that. Then there's the question of whether or not you give to charities, and how much. But, suppose you answered all those questions and you still had quite a lot left; what would you do with it? Maybe I'd go to Disney World. I've wanted to go, and I've never been able to. Or, perhaps I'd go to Germany and England, and Belgium (three of the countries my ancestors are from). Travel around seeing family and friends I don't see often. There's all kinds of possibilities. So, what about you? What would you do with a million dollars? Have A Tremendous Tuesday!

Spotlight On Author: Loretta Wheeler

Happy Tuesday Everyone, There's a gem of an author I've had the privilege of coming across...I'm talking about my friend, Loretta Wheeler. She's a sweetheart and very talented author. I enjoyed her YA Paranormal novella, The Pan Man immensely. And, she also writes Romance. So without further ado, come into my parlor and meet Loretta Wheeler: Me: In your YA novelette, The Pan Man , you mention Pan's looking for his long lost soul mate. What made you choose Pan out of all the Greek/Roman gods and goddesses? Loretta: I chose the Greek god Pan, because of the connection with the music. I found later on in the story, (my stories take over and write themselves usually) it applied even more than I realized because of the band's name. I won't mention the name of the band in here, because it's part of the surprise ending. Me: You're mostly known for your Romance stories. How would you describe your writing style? Hot, suspenseful, sensual, sw...

Myths About Writers

Afternoon Folks, I thought we'd do a post to dispel some of the myths people seem to have about writers. I'll put the ones that first come to mind then y'all can chime in. Myth: Writing is a great way to make a lot of money. I'm not sure exactly how this one matriculated. Probably in the wake of some of the big best sellers (i.e. Stephen King, Anne Rice, Stephenie Meyer, JK Rowling, and the like) but most of the time writers put in more money for their writing than they do get out of it. Generally a writer doesn't make a ton of money unless somehow his/her book is a blockbuster hit and blasts through what the author owes in the advance (which is paid back to publishers through royalties). Most writers I've met and talked to are not millionaires. I'm not saying it can't happen, I'm saying it's not one of those things that's automatic. Myth: Writing Is Easy Anybody Can Do It. Okay, granted this isn't entirely a myth, but it's not ent...

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