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October 28, 2016
Meet The Taylors of Temptation
Thirty years ago the small coastal town of Temptation, Virginia (Population: 5496) welcomed their first set of sextuplets and all the media fanfare that came with the grand occasion. The Taylors were immediately famous as not only the local media, but a national broadcast channel in Virginia had also picked up the story. Overnight the family found themselves featured in magazines and appeared as special guests on television shows. The town was full of tourists interested in getting a look at the beautiful Taylor sextuplets so business for the locals was booming all year long. When the Taylors were offered a reality TV show, the town itself became a household name nationwide. But fame and fortune were never things The Taylors wanted and eventually the stress of living their life in the spotlight destroyed their marriage. The family was separated and they all moved away from Temptation.
Now, the sextuplets are coming back, one by one, to find love in the town that will always be their home.
Book#1 - ONE MISTLETOE WISH, Release Date: 11/22/16 (print) 12/1/16 (ebook)One Mistletoe Wish
Now, the sextuplets are coming back, one by one, to find love in the town that will always be their home.
Book#1 - ONE MISTLETOE WISH, Release Date: 11/22/16 (print) 12/1/16 (ebook)One Mistletoe Wish
July 7, 2016
$.99 box set!
ALL NEW COMPLETED STORIES. ON SALE FOR .99 LIMITED TIME. 331,040 WORDS. 1102 PAGES. $50 VALUE.
12 NEW SENSUAL ROMANCE STORIES BY TWELVE AUTHORS THAT WANT TO BRING YOU THE BEST IN CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE.
Do you love sexy boss stories? What about those stories where there is sexual tension and a hot love affair? Only for one or both of the characters to discover they work together and are at odds. Oh, the passion mounts...come inside and see the great stories awaiting by some of romance's top bestselling authors.
Keith Thomas Walker ~ Hotline Fling ~ When Sonya decides to date a co-worker at her call center, there's a lot more than love on the line.
Sheryl Lister ~ He's conducting his own experiment...one passionate kiss at a time.
Monique Lamont ~ Boss of You ~ When love appears to be a twisted joke of fate, it is time to stay and fight or run like hell.
Deatri King-Bey ~ Someone to Hold ~ Heating things up from the bedroom to the boardroom.
Barbara Keaton ~ Clean Up Love ~ Both are vying to win, neither anticipated falling in love nor the chain of events that threaten their chance at a happily ever after.
Wayne Jordan ~ Uncover Me ~ Trey planned on hiring her to care for his sons, but he could only think of kissing her...over and over.
Denise Jeffries ~ Bon Appe’tit ~ How many eggs will a chef have to crack to find the recipe for love?
Cheris Hodges ~ Hard for the Money ~ Somebody has to come out on top.
Shelia Goss ~ If These Shoes Could Talk ~ When a woman from the Big Easy meets a man bringing that Texas heat...it results in one spicy union.
AC Arthur ~ Come Ride With Me - When hands-on training consists of his hands on her body.
Kianna Alexander ~Working Overtime- He’s the only one with the skills to save her farm...and change her life.
Aja ~Breaking Her Rules~Some rules are made to be broken.
12 NEW SENSUAL ROMANCE STORIES BY TWELVE AUTHORS THAT WANT TO BRING YOU THE BEST IN CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE.
Do you love sexy boss stories? What about those stories where there is sexual tension and a hot love affair? Only for one or both of the characters to discover they work together and are at odds. Oh, the passion mounts...come inside and see the great stories awaiting by some of romance's top bestselling authors.
Keith Thomas Walker ~ Hotline Fling ~ When Sonya decides to date a co-worker at her call center, there's a lot more than love on the line.
Sheryl Lister ~ He's conducting his own experiment...one passionate kiss at a time.
Monique Lamont ~ Boss of You ~ When love appears to be a twisted joke of fate, it is time to stay and fight or run like hell.
Deatri King-Bey ~ Someone to Hold ~ Heating things up from the bedroom to the boardroom.
Barbara Keaton ~ Clean Up Love ~ Both are vying to win, neither anticipated falling in love nor the chain of events that threaten their chance at a happily ever after.
Wayne Jordan ~ Uncover Me ~ Trey planned on hiring her to care for his sons, but he could only think of kissing her...over and over.
Denise Jeffries ~ Bon Appe’tit ~ How many eggs will a chef have to crack to find the recipe for love?
Cheris Hodges ~ Hard for the Money ~ Somebody has to come out on top.
Shelia Goss ~ If These Shoes Could Talk ~ When a woman from the Big Easy meets a man bringing that Texas heat...it results in one spicy union.
AC Arthur ~ Come Ride With Me - When hands-on training consists of his hands on her body.
Kianna Alexander ~Working Overtime- He’s the only one with the skills to save her farm...and change her life.
Aja ~Breaking Her Rules~Some rules are made to be broken.
April 22, 2016
Books on sale and pre-order ready!
Are you wondering #whosthedaddy? Sure you are, so get ready for the release of IN THE ARMS OF A DONOVAN on May 12, 2016!
Pre-order from Amazon now!
If you need to catch up on the Donovans, books #11 & #12 are now on sale for $1.99!
Pre-order from Amazon now!
If you need to catch up on the Donovans, books #11 & #12 are now on sale for $1.99!
October 20, 2015
Claimed By The Mate/Alpha's Woman
The Alpha's Woman book discussion is happening tonight on Facebook. 7pmEST Join us if you can! https://www.facebook.com/events/16538...A.C. Arthur
October 12, 2015
Fall In Love With AC Arthur Books Contest
Fall In Love With AC Arthur Books Weekend
November 13 – 15, 2016
Have you already fallen in love with AC Arthur books? If so, now is the time for you to share the love, by spreading the word about AC’s books. And for your efforts, we’re giving away a $50 Michael Kors gift card to one lucky post!
Here’s what you need to do:
During the weekend of Nov. 13 – 15, post a picture of:
(a) yourself with any AC Arthur book; or
(b) the AC Arthur book you’re currently reading (capture the exact page of the book you are on); or
(c) you giving an AC Arthur book to a new reader.
All posts should be made to Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, using the hashtag #FallInLoveWithACArthurBooks and tagging ACArthur/ACArthurBooks.
Winner will be announced Monday, November 16, 2015
November 13 – 15, 2016
Have you already fallen in love with AC Arthur books? If so, now is the time for you to share the love, by spreading the word about AC’s books. And for your efforts, we’re giving away a $50 Michael Kors gift card to one lucky post!
Here’s what you need to do:
During the weekend of Nov. 13 – 15, post a picture of:
(a) yourself with any AC Arthur book; or
(b) the AC Arthur book you’re currently reading (capture the exact page of the book you are on); or
(c) you giving an AC Arthur book to a new reader.
All posts should be made to Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, using the hashtag #FallInLoveWithACArthurBooks and tagging ACArthur/ACArthurBooks.
Winner will be announced Monday, November 16, 2015
August 21, 2015
The Donovans On Desk Anniversary Cruise
Join us as we take to the seas with that wonderful family we’ve all come to know and love…The Donovans! For one entire week we’ll have specialty events centering around The Donovans as well as enjoy everything the magnificent Oasis of The Seas has to offer. If ever there was a literary event that you did not want to miss, this is THE ONE!
Dates: August 13 – 20, 2016
Ship: Royal Caribbean Oasis of The Seas
For more information please visit the Events page on my website www.acarthur.net
Dates: August 13 – 20, 2016
Ship: Royal Caribbean Oasis of The Seas
For more information please visit the Events page on my website www.acarthur.net
June 23, 2015
Embraced By A Donovan Book Discussion
We're discussing Parker & Adriana's story tonight at 7pm on Facebook. If you've read the book, please join us!
https://www.facebook.com/events/61641...
https://www.facebook.com/events/61641...
July 8, 2014
Ask The Author
One of the things I really enjoy about going out to book signings and literary conferences is when readers ask questions about my books or my writing process, or even something as simple as, “what’s the last book you read?” Writing a book can sometimes be a very solitary experience, so I’m always ready to talk about my work or the path to getting the words on paper. With that said, I will now be answering questions on Goodreads!
How does this work you ask? Visit my author profile on Goodreads and post your question. When I receive notification of the question, I’ll provide an answer. It’s that simple!
So, ask away!
A.C. Arthur
How does this work you ask? Visit my author profile on Goodreads and post your question. When I receive notification of the question, I’ll provide an answer. It’s that simple!
So, ask away!
A.C. Arthur
May 18, 2014
Behind The Scenes Session 2
May 18, 2014
Moving forward Behind The Scenes will post every 3rd Sunday of the month. As promised last month, today’s session will provide insight for a reader’s favorite question: “What’s taking the book so long to be released?”
For the purposes of this session we’ll look at the production path from a traditional publishing standpoint.
I usually wait until negotiations are over and a contract is signed before I announce a new book deal. This is because the process from an offer being made to the final contract being received can sometimes take months. But once I’ve signed on the dotted line…it’s on! Usually, I submit proposals for new books. A proposal consists of a complete synopsis (beginning to end of book) and three chapters. Once the contract is complete I’ll have concrete deadlines to meet, and depending how long the negotiation process has taken it might be sooner, rather than later. Once the book is completed and I’ve hit send on the email to my editor, it begins its journey through the production process.
My editor reads the first draft and usually gets back to me in a two month period to request revisions. These can range from something large, like plot/character changes, to something small, like a suggestion for altering a particular sentence. We usually only go through this process once, but a book can go through several drafts before reaching its final stage. Once my editor and I are satisfied with the story, the manuscript is submitted to the production department and they send it out to a copyeditor. The copyeditor will look for things like grammar and formatting. They also pick up inconsistencies throughout the manuscript such as eye color, hair length. I love my copyeditor because I often make mistakes in this area. During this time the ebook production department is also working on formatting the digital file for the book, calculating chapter and page count. This process can take up to 2-3 weeks.
I’m given two weeks to go over all of the copyeditor’s concerns. During this time the production team is creating the design for the inside of the book. They are working on the font treatment for the title page chapter headings, as well as what font to use for the text of the book, and how many lines to put on each page. This helps dictate what the final page count of a novel will be. Simultaneously, production and the editor decide what else should appear in the book—a list of my other books, an excerpt of from my upcoming novel, a page calling out the next book in the series, etc.
When I’m finished with the copyedited manuscript it goes back to production to be typeset in compliance with all the design and text elements that were decided upon earlier. These pages take about a month to create and will be called the first pass pages.
I receive the first pass pages and am given two weeks to make sure the book reads as it should and that all the corrections from the copyediting stage have been incorporated. This is the last time I see the book until I receive my author copies. ***Note: All of this is going on while I’ve already started writing the next book. Yikes! Sometimes it’s a task juggling the new edits and writing the new book.
In some cases—this totally depends on the publisher and is usually only with single title books—the final pages are bound into a soft copy with a cover that is close to what the final cover will be. They are called galleys/Advanced Reader Copies, and are useful to marketing and publicity. Galleys/Advanced Reader Copies are sent out to reviewers, radio/tv hosts, bloggers…anywhere that would show interest in the type of book being published, by the publisher. I receive a small number of these copies and sometimes hold reader contests with them or send to specific reviewers that my publisher may not know about.
It takes about six weeks for the pages and the cover to be 100% final. After that, it is sent to the printer. A typical text-only book is meant to be printed around eight weeks before its publication date. Orders for print books are finalized at least 3 months before publication, so the production team can tell how many books the printer needs to create.
Printing and shipping these books to the various warehouses will take about a month, so that they arrive one month prior to publication. Three weeks prior to the publication date, the books are shipped to all the stores and warehouses that placed orders, so that they have time to receive the stock, ship to customers who pre-ordered, set up displays, etc.
And then…you can purchase the book!
When all moves according to plan this process can take up to nine months. This is why when I announce a new book deal in July 2014, if it’s for a print book, you most likely won’t have that book in your hot little hands until June or July of 2015. If the book is heading for ebook only release the process is a lot shorter.
Next session: An Author’s Limitations—The Contract
Moving forward Behind The Scenes will post every 3rd Sunday of the month. As promised last month, today’s session will provide insight for a reader’s favorite question: “What’s taking the book so long to be released?”
For the purposes of this session we’ll look at the production path from a traditional publishing standpoint.
I usually wait until negotiations are over and a contract is signed before I announce a new book deal. This is because the process from an offer being made to the final contract being received can sometimes take months. But once I’ve signed on the dotted line…it’s on! Usually, I submit proposals for new books. A proposal consists of a complete synopsis (beginning to end of book) and three chapters. Once the contract is complete I’ll have concrete deadlines to meet, and depending how long the negotiation process has taken it might be sooner, rather than later. Once the book is completed and I’ve hit send on the email to my editor, it begins its journey through the production process.
My editor reads the first draft and usually gets back to me in a two month period to request revisions. These can range from something large, like plot/character changes, to something small, like a suggestion for altering a particular sentence. We usually only go through this process once, but a book can go through several drafts before reaching its final stage. Once my editor and I are satisfied with the story, the manuscript is submitted to the production department and they send it out to a copyeditor. The copyeditor will look for things like grammar and formatting. They also pick up inconsistencies throughout the manuscript such as eye color, hair length. I love my copyeditor because I often make mistakes in this area. During this time the ebook production department is also working on formatting the digital file for the book, calculating chapter and page count. This process can take up to 2-3 weeks.
I’m given two weeks to go over all of the copyeditor’s concerns. During this time the production team is creating the design for the inside of the book. They are working on the font treatment for the title page chapter headings, as well as what font to use for the text of the book, and how many lines to put on each page. This helps dictate what the final page count of a novel will be. Simultaneously, production and the editor decide what else should appear in the book—a list of my other books, an excerpt of from my upcoming novel, a page calling out the next book in the series, etc.
When I’m finished with the copyedited manuscript it goes back to production to be typeset in compliance with all the design and text elements that were decided upon earlier. These pages take about a month to create and will be called the first pass pages.
I receive the first pass pages and am given two weeks to make sure the book reads as it should and that all the corrections from the copyediting stage have been incorporated. This is the last time I see the book until I receive my author copies. ***Note: All of this is going on while I’ve already started writing the next book. Yikes! Sometimes it’s a task juggling the new edits and writing the new book.
In some cases—this totally depends on the publisher and is usually only with single title books—the final pages are bound into a soft copy with a cover that is close to what the final cover will be. They are called galleys/Advanced Reader Copies, and are useful to marketing and publicity. Galleys/Advanced Reader Copies are sent out to reviewers, radio/tv hosts, bloggers…anywhere that would show interest in the type of book being published, by the publisher. I receive a small number of these copies and sometimes hold reader contests with them or send to specific reviewers that my publisher may not know about.
It takes about six weeks for the pages and the cover to be 100% final. After that, it is sent to the printer. A typical text-only book is meant to be printed around eight weeks before its publication date. Orders for print books are finalized at least 3 months before publication, so the production team can tell how many books the printer needs to create.
Printing and shipping these books to the various warehouses will take about a month, so that they arrive one month prior to publication. Three weeks prior to the publication date, the books are shipped to all the stores and warehouses that placed orders, so that they have time to receive the stock, ship to customers who pre-ordered, set up displays, etc.
And then…you can purchase the book!
When all moves according to plan this process can take up to nine months. This is why when I announce a new book deal in July 2014, if it’s for a print book, you most likely won’t have that book in your hot little hands until June or July of 2015. If the book is heading for ebook only release the process is a lot shorter.
Next session: An Author’s Limitations—The Contract
Behind The Scenes Session 1
April 4, 2014
One of my lovely Street Team members suggested that I host a panel at the Season of Shifter event discussing the behind the scenes of writing life. I am going to work that into our schedule, but I’ve decided to also implement a couple of mini-sessions here at the Lounge, wherein I will share insight into my writing life that as a reader, you may not be aware of.
Today, will be our first session. Welcome to Behind The Scenes!
So, in 2013 I released Passion’s Prey, Wanting You (Parts I & II), Heart of a Donovan, Decadent Dreams, Within the Shadows and Under The Mistletoe. Six books in twelve months and even though some of them were re-releases, I still had to re-read, edit and in some cases re-write, etc. Some of these books were released through traditional publishers and some I published through my own company, Artistry Publishing.
In 2014, I will, prayerfully, have four books and three novellas releasing. The Shadow Shifters: Damaged Hearts Trilogy, Shifter’s Claim, Eve of Passion, Needing You, Embraced By A Donovan—and the re-release of Sing Your Pleasure. Again, some of these books are traditionally released and some are self-published.
With this type of schedule I would be classified as a hybrid author. And I love it!
Being hybrid means that not only do I have contracted books that I must write and turn in on time, but I also have my self-published projects to complete. When prioritizing my schedule, the contracted books must come first, because I could be sued for breach of contract for not completing them. This sometimes means that my self-publishing schedule has to be adjusted. The glory of owning your own publishing company is that you can make said adjustments without threat of legal action.
In all aspects of my hybrid lifestyle I try to be as professional and dependable as possible with my schedule.
Unfortunately, I don’t know about your life, but mine does not always follow the schedule step by step. I work a full-time job, have three children and a husband and a host of family and friends. (So blessed, I am.) So there are times when a release may be pushed back or an appearance cancelled. I learned a long time ago that when change occurs (whether personal or professional), all I can do is assess and continue. I do not have the power or the inclination to do anything else.
So if it seems that a book from your favorite series written by me is taking forever to be released, please consider that is not the only book I am committed to writing. I like to read many types of books which, in turn, means I like to write different types of books. I am absolutely okay with a reader not liking each genre book I write, that’s cool and it’s your opinion (I posted on my personal FB page earlier this morning about my take on opinions). All I ask is that whatever schedule changes may occur, that we all remain respectful adults about the situation. For my part, I will continue to be as forthcoming as I can about the changes and about whatever else I decide to discuss in Behind The Scenes!
P.S. Always check my website for release date changes, new sales about upcoming projects and changes in my appearance schedule. The website is updated on a monthly basis.
Next Session: Why is it taking so long for a book to be released? The journey from writing the first word, to turning the last page.
One of my lovely Street Team members suggested that I host a panel at the Season of Shifter event discussing the behind the scenes of writing life. I am going to work that into our schedule, but I’ve decided to also implement a couple of mini-sessions here at the Lounge, wherein I will share insight into my writing life that as a reader, you may not be aware of.
Today, will be our first session. Welcome to Behind The Scenes!
So, in 2013 I released Passion’s Prey, Wanting You (Parts I & II), Heart of a Donovan, Decadent Dreams, Within the Shadows and Under The Mistletoe. Six books in twelve months and even though some of them were re-releases, I still had to re-read, edit and in some cases re-write, etc. Some of these books were released through traditional publishers and some I published through my own company, Artistry Publishing.
In 2014, I will, prayerfully, have four books and three novellas releasing. The Shadow Shifters: Damaged Hearts Trilogy, Shifter’s Claim, Eve of Passion, Needing You, Embraced By A Donovan—and the re-release of Sing Your Pleasure. Again, some of these books are traditionally released and some are self-published.
With this type of schedule I would be classified as a hybrid author. And I love it!
Being hybrid means that not only do I have contracted books that I must write and turn in on time, but I also have my self-published projects to complete. When prioritizing my schedule, the contracted books must come first, because I could be sued for breach of contract for not completing them. This sometimes means that my self-publishing schedule has to be adjusted. The glory of owning your own publishing company is that you can make said adjustments without threat of legal action.
In all aspects of my hybrid lifestyle I try to be as professional and dependable as possible with my schedule.
Unfortunately, I don’t know about your life, but mine does not always follow the schedule step by step. I work a full-time job, have three children and a husband and a host of family and friends. (So blessed, I am.) So there are times when a release may be pushed back or an appearance cancelled. I learned a long time ago that when change occurs (whether personal or professional), all I can do is assess and continue. I do not have the power or the inclination to do anything else.
So if it seems that a book from your favorite series written by me is taking forever to be released, please consider that is not the only book I am committed to writing. I like to read many types of books which, in turn, means I like to write different types of books. I am absolutely okay with a reader not liking each genre book I write, that’s cool and it’s your opinion (I posted on my personal FB page earlier this morning about my take on opinions). All I ask is that whatever schedule changes may occur, that we all remain respectful adults about the situation. For my part, I will continue to be as forthcoming as I can about the changes and about whatever else I decide to discuss in Behind The Scenes!
P.S. Always check my website for release date changes, new sales about upcoming projects and changes in my appearance schedule. The website is updated on a monthly basis.
Next Session: Why is it taking so long for a book to be released? The journey from writing the first word, to turning the last page.
