Today I'm over at Ramblings of a Romance Writing Mama talking about craft books.
Today I'm guest blogging at Long and Short Reviews talking about the setting of When Harriet Came Home.
It's been a long wait for me, but WHEN HARRIET CAME HOME is finally on sale! I'm stoked.
I can finally announce that I've made my second sale to Carina Press with my steampunk romance, tentatively titled Asher's Invention! I'm a little nervous, as this is my first steampunk story, and I've only recently started reading the genre. At least I'll have my fabulous editor Denise to help me along the way.
If the thought of marketing your book sends chills up your spine (and I don't mean the good kind), then the Marketing For Romance Writers group may be for you. I heard about them from an authors' loop and since I knew zilch about marketing thought it wouldn't hurt to join. This yahoo group shares advice on marketing, promotion, career building, branding, etc. Only marketing-related posts are allowed, so you don't get spammed with promos!
Join their Yahoo group here or visit their Marketing Blog or Authors Blog.
Join their Yahoo group here or visit their Marketing Blog or Authors Blog.
Ever since WHEN HARRIET CAME HOME went onto NetGalley I've been anxiously hoping for some not-too-brutal reviews. (In fact, I'd be happy with any reviews, seeing I'm a complete noob.)
So I was more than happy when I found a five-star review from Naughty Cougar Tales this morning! Is it okay to say I'm grinning from ear to ear?
So I was more than happy when I found a five-star review from Naughty Cougar Tales this morning! Is it okay to say I'm grinning from ear to ear?
I've recently finished the following books: Heartless (paranormal/steampunk), Evolution Expects (steampunk), and DoubleBlind (sci-fic), and I'm feeling more than a little exhausted. Especially in DoubleBlind the pace was unrelenting. I could have done with a few quieter moments in there. Which is why I'm looking forward to diving back into contemporary romance, where the heroine isn't constantly under attack from vampires or alien monsters, and the sewers of London aren't inhabited by killing robots. The tension in contemporary romance comes ultimately from the emotional risks the characters faces, and that's what really resonates with me. A good contemporary romance is the ultimate comfort food.
Speaking of contemporary romance, WHEN HARRIET CAME HOME is now on pre-sale at most ebook stores, and I'm getting nervous!
Speaking of contemporary romance, WHEN HARRIET CAME HOME is now on pre-sale at most ebook stores, and I'm getting nervous!
I've just returned from a few days in the bush. Five days without internet access was a real break. I got to read a few books and eat way too much.
There're lots of cows in this part of the bush. Cows are funny animals. They're curious and also skittish, and they can make a lot of noise.
The Australian bush is also full of poo - rabbit, wombat, kangaroo, sheep. We had a young dog in our group and every time we took her out for a walk she'd go straight for the poo and gobble it up like chocolate - eewww! I did not know this about dogs!
There're lots of cows in this part of the bush. Cows are funny animals. They're curious and also skittish, and they can make a lot of noise.
The Australian bush is also full of poo - rabbit, wombat, kangaroo, sheep. We had a young dog in our group and every time we took her out for a walk she'd go straight for the poo and gobble it up like chocolate - eewww! I did not know this about dogs!
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