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January 28, 2017
How to get your book published with only 3 chapters written
It sounds like a dream, right? Books take forever to write and only hours to devour. The industry is fickle and hard to predict.
So, how do you know which of your stories is worth the time?
Well, now you can submit all of them, as long as you’ve written 3 chapters and a 5 page synopsis.
Carina Press, a subsidiary of Harlequin, is now accepting submissions for works in progress with only 3 chapters and a five page synopsis. If they like your style, they’ll ask for more. For people like me, who have a million story ideas and can’t possibly focus on one, this is great news. Here is what they said on their recent call out:
Submitting to Carina Press has always—with a few exceptions—required a full manuscript and detailed synopsis. We’re pleased to announce that we’re living lighter this year and relaxing those restrictions for three upcoming proposal calls in 2017. We want to see what’s been brewing in your mind and have a taste of your fresh works in progress!
Click here to view more details. Submissions close on February 26th 2017. But if you’re coming to this blog post late, then check at the Carina Press site to see what their latest call is all about.
I recommend having a look at what all the editor’s interests are, and target your proposal specifically to them.
Good luck!
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January 13, 2017
Book Review: Meet Me at Willoughby Close by Kate Hewitt
I loved this book and devoured it in one and a half sittings.
Kate Hewitt is a prolific category romance writer, and this series seems to be one of her first outside of that tightly knit sub-genre. It tells the story of Ellie, who moves to country England in the hopes of starting a new life with her daughter Abby who is being bullied at school.
They move into the cute and newly refurbished old stables turned apartments at Willoughby Close. They’re the first family to move in, and arrive with little else but the car they drove in and flatulent dog. Ellie has to start her new job at the University earlier than originally planned and soon gets caught up in a crazy life. The professor (Oliver) she works for is, of course, hot. And he’s a little emotionally stunted. His world is thrown into disarray the minute Ellie steps into his office. I love how this relationship develops, and while it’s nothing new in terms of the romance genre, it’s certainly a cosy, heartwarming read that made me smile many times and also avoid my grumbling tummy just so I could flip to another page. And another. And another.
My favourite line in the book is from the old, rich spinster, Lady Stokely, who lives in the manor on the estate that these cottages are situated on. She tells Abby: “Girls who peak in primary school tend to live rather disappointing lives. Far better to be interesting from the start.”
The only downside I could think to this story was that the ending felt a little rushed. The main romance part was done wonderfully, but the relationship with the new neighbour (who I think will be the focus of the next book) went suddenly from nothing to their daughters being best friends and we didn’t really get to see why. It was just ‘she’s not as bad as I thought’. I would’ve liked to see a little more there.
And I would also like to read the rest of this series. Thank you to the publishers and Netgally for providing an ARC for me to read.
From a writer’s point of view:
I learned a simple romance technique in building that sense of attraction between the main characters. It seems so simple when I think about it, but I don’t really do it myself. You need to make the protagonist daydream about their love interests love life. There is a point where Ellie is wondering whether the professor is in a relationship where as a minute ago, she couldn’t have cared less. It shows her internal feelings have moved into relationship territory. Another technique Kate Hewitt also plants the seeds for the next characters to be focused on in the book early, so that when we do get to the next book, we’re already a little emotionally invested in the story.
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January 12, 2017
H is for Heat Levels | Romance Writing from A to Z
Heat levels in each Harlequin Romance line. Click to visit Harlequin and investigate for yourself
When I started writing romance, I was boggled to discover that there was such a thing as a heat level expected in a book. And if you got your level mixed up (especially in category romance – think Mills & Boon), then by George I hope you’ve brought yourself a parachute because you’d be out of there! Readers and publishers alike have certain expectancies. Readers can be more forgiving, but publishers, less so.
I guess if you are an avid romance reader, you’d already know this. But I came from a background of Urban Fantasy, Paranormal and Sci-Fi reading. For all of which, romance was my favourite aspect, but not necessarily the main storyline. I didn’t exactly know that certain genres and sub-genres sometimes require a certain level of heat. This isn’t to say you have to follow this expectation, but if you are planning on submitting somewhere, or know your ideal reader/market likes a particular heat level, it helps to understand what they are.
What is a heat level?
A heat level, in romance terms, is basically how much bow-chica-wow-wow there is in a book. To put this in layman’s terms, it’s how explicit your sex scenes are and how often they occur in the book.
Why are there heat levels?
Heat levels exist not only to help the reader discover a book more specific to their taste, but to help the writer write a story that is targeted to a specific market. Sometimes a particular sub-genre is going off like a frog in a sock, and publishers all across the world want to jump in on the bandwagon. For example, everyone’s favourite, 50 Shades of Grey, went a little nutso with the jealous-billionaire-alpha-male-with-a-sexy-secret type of story. This book did so well that publishers put the call out for more like it. They needed theses stories to have a Steamy heat level, so readers were getting much of the same sexual journey as the characters in 5o got.
What are the heat levels?
According to Harlequin (The worlds biggest romance publisher), they’ve nailed these heat levels down to 3 main categories.
Sweet: Romance that’s not explicit, and usually closed-door. Meaning there’s a few kisses and cuddles but if the characters ‘do it’ it’s inferred and behind closed doors. There’s also no coarse language or graphic violence. I’d say you could call this PG rated and okay for teenagers to read.
Sensual: The romance in here delves a little deeper (pun intended) with the description of the sexual act, but it’s still not explicitly using . And usually, you’ve still got your classic relationship of two people and there is a limit to how many times the couple might do the deed. You’d get some violence, coarse language and some blood and gore in the paranormal or thrillers. I’d class these M.
Steamy: Steamy romance is categorised as erotic. The overarching story is still a romance, but there are more sexual encounters in which you’d get a bit more graphic detail of the action, mentioning rude and naughty bits, nudity and so on. You’d also get different types of sexual scenarios such as a threesome, bondage, different partners & lifestyles, etc. These would probably be rated R.
Because I think it deserves to be mentioned, I’d also add
Erotica: While you’ll see these often in the romance category, the story isn’t actually a romance (where there is a happily ever after based on the emotional journey of 2 characters) it’s just based on the sexual journey of the main character and would be X rated.
For more specific information, I’d suggest researching other books in the category you hope to publish in (whether you’re self-publishing or trad), or visiting the publisher’s website. Doing a quick google search will bring up some more examples of what heat levels are, such as in the following posts: Evernight, Harper Impulse and this really good one at the Harlequin blog for writers.
I’m sure I’ve got it a little wrong because this topic is so HARD (another pun, sorry, can’t help myself), but at least if gives you an idea of what to look for if you’re not a massive, well read romance reader.
Got any tips or suggestions? Let me, and others know in the comments.
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December 19, 2016
Book Review of The Florentine Bridge by Vanessa Carnivale
First off, let me say I loved this book. It has stayed with me for long after I finished reading it, and in a good way. Here are my thoughts
On the Book
This book tells the story of Mia, a young Australian artist who is recovering from cancer. She has decided to pack up her life and head to Tuscany in the hopes of reigniting her creative spark. She meets the truly romantic (and my next book boyfriend) Luca, the local mechanic who helps her see life for what it is – a blessing – no matter what shape or form.
The protagonist is young adult, but it feels like she could be any age and the same evoking story would come across. Which is great for those who want to experience Tuscany from their armchair but are hesitant about reading a YA’ish book.
And experience Tuscany you do. I got a few chapters in and loved it so much that I wanted to book flights right then and there! Instead, I pulled out my moka pot, dusted it off and made myself the best caffè ever and enjoyed the trip. 
The characters are vivid, the story is heartwarming and touches on the tragic but at the last moment leaves you with a positive ending. Not only did I pull out my dusty moka pot, but I was also inspired to pull out my pencils and paintbrushes. I loved this story from the get go and thoroughly recommend it to anyone wanting a transformative read this summer. Even though the protagonist is under 20, I feel the story will appeal to anyone and, in fact, I’m going gift it to someone I know is planning a visit to Tuscany in the future.
The Florentine Bridge is a cross between Under the Tuscan Sun and The Fault in Our Stars because it deals with the ramifications of illness and balances it with new beginnings.
On Writing
Vanessa writes with such clarity on these issues that I’m left wondering if she went through an illness, or knew someone who did. With statistics like, 1 in 6 people will know someone with cancer or have had cancer themselves, it’s not hard to believe she has. As a writer, I thought the old ‘write what you know’ piece of advice was well warranted here. I know Vanessa has taken people on writing retreats to Tuscany and she’s got history in the area. This intimate knowledge of the country and its people is put to great use. Without it, the book would have just not been the same.
On the Cover
Perfectly designed for the genre it is meant to fit. It’s even got a watercolour feel, which is fitting as the protagonist is an artist. I love when the cover reflects the story. It means you can flick to the front and have a wistful look every time you want a bit of visual inspiration. I also like it how it’s not age specific, meaning that even though the protagonist is young, the book hasn’t been boxed into a young adult audience.
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December 4, 2016
Ten Essential Heroes To Write About – Romance Writing from A to Z
The hero in this instance is the protagonist, often male (but easily converted to female).
The I’m-going-to-win-because-it-makes-me-look-good hero. A.k.a The egocentric hero who’s in it for the fame or money. He’s also a charmer and kinda loves himself. Think Tony Stark/Ironman.
The Alpha male hero who has to do it because he needs to prove his masculinity. He’s the leader of the pack. The bossman. Sometimes has to do with money, sometimes power. Has to be a hero because it’s his status.
The I’m-not-afraid-to-die-so-i’ll-save-the-world Hero. Think Mel Gibson in Lethal Weapon or Keanu Reeves in John Wick. They all have a wound in the past that drives them now.
Take it down a few notches and you’ve got the Reluctant Hero. They just want to be doing something else. Sailor Moon wants to sleep and eat ice-cream. Spiderman believes his negligence killed his uncle, so he reluctantly puts on the mask.
The Yippy-kai-yay Hero – a.k.a Cowboy or Gung ho – Think Bruce Willis in Die Hard. He’s the warrior type. Loves the thrill. Enough said.
The Quiet Achiever Hero. He sometimes lets others take the glory. Sometimes called the Beta Hero. Dependable. Reliable.
The Anti-Hero. Whoops, I also do bad things. Eg, Dexter. Lucas Hood from Banshi. Jack Sparrow. The Bride (Kill Bill)
The Loner. He prefers to do things on his own. Eg. Wolverine.
The Everyman hero. Think Watson from Sherlock Holmes. Or someone just minding his own business and he’s thrust into an extraordinary situation.
My favourite – the Superhero. Epic in scale. I don’t think we need much more explanation with this one. If you do, go watch Thor. Try not to stare at his pecs.
Here’s 3 bonus ones:
The Mentor/Catalyst Hero. He creates heroes. Think professor Xavier.
The Martyr. He dies to save everyone else. Paranormal romances have this hero in the bag.
The I-have-something-to-prove Hero. He has to right a wrong. Eg, Batman.
What really makes for a great hero is his flaw. Tie this flaw to a past pain, scar or disbelief, and let it explain why he behaves the way he does in the present day. To increase your romantic force, make his love interest provide the thing he is missing. If you can do this, then you’ve made your match.
I’m also very interested to hear about what you think makes a good hero in a romance story. Please take the time to vote in the poll below and provide some feedback. The more who vote, the better understanding we will have about what readers want. Voting is anonymous.
Thank you, and until next time.
Lana xx
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November 21, 2016
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November 3, 2016
The Three Miss Allens by Victoria Purman – Book Review
The Three Miss Allens is the first book I read by Victoria Purman. I must confess that when I opened the first pages it took me a small while to get into the story. I’m usually one of those bang-bang fast paced plot people and for a fraction of a second, wondered if it was going to appeal to me. I’m so glad I kept reading because not long after, I was hooked. The plot was certainly engaging and had me enthralled. I read the rest of the book in one sitting and was thankful that Victoria spent the time to set the scene at the beginning because without it, I wouldn’t have been so thoroughly transported into another world that felt so familiar.
Here’s is the blurb:
How much of who we are is destiny and how much chance?
In 1934, the three Miss Allens – Ruby, Adeline and Clara – arrive in the seaside town of Remarkable Bay for their annual summer holiday. It’s the last time they’ll spend summers as a family. Adeline is engaged, Ruby is weighing up an offer, and Clara is just eighteen and about to start her life. But by summer’s end, the lives they have known will change irrevocably and a mysterious secret will tear the family apart.
Set on the sunny sea side town of Remarkable Bay in Adelaide, Victoria is fast becoming a force in the Australian literary scene and I believe this book is going to be a hit this summer.Eighty-two years later, Ruby’s great-granddaughter Roma Harris moves to the now sleepy Remarkable Bay, retreating from tragedy. Roma’s distant cousin Addy arrives too, fleeing a life with too much drama. It’s only when the women discover an old guest book that they start asking questions about the mysterious third Miss Allen. Who was she? Why has she disappeared from the family’s history?
If they solve this mystery from their past, could it change the women’s futures?
Here’s my thoughts:
I love the bittersweet moments when you are transported from the past to the future and realise that after tragedy and broken hearts, there is a silver lining for our heroines (and those damn cute Stapleton boys). My favourite relationship is by far Roma’s and Connor’s. There’s something about overcoming heartache and learning to love again that makes for great reading. I think we all like to hope that if it ever happened to us, we’d make it through somehow.
I’m a little sad at Clara’s journey and wish that there was a little bit more at the end about Addy’s and Roma’s also uncovering her fate. Perhaps there’s a second book coming?
As a writer, here is what I learned:
Victoria writes really good sexy scenes. She’s had no easy task in describing the way multiple couples fall in and out of love, but she did it amazingly. The sexual tension is there, the originality is there and yet, there’s no crudeness to those bow-chica-wow-wow scenes and they don’t take over the story – they compliment it. I hope she decides to teach in this area because I would definitely be the first to enrol. But if you can’t wait for that, check out the post Victoria wrote for me recently on writing fabulous dialogue.
Five Stars! Do yourself a favour and go out and buy this book. It’s the perfect gift for Christmas in Australia.
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November 1, 2016
Five Ways to Fail Miserably at NaNoWriMo – Learn from my mistakes
It’s that time of year again and writers all over the world are gearing up for another crack, or their first crack, at NaNoWriMo. For those that don’t know, NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month. Every nation in the world is invited to this online event in November and it’s free. The aim of the game is to teach all writers, whether new or old, to get into the habit of sitting down each day and writing. This is because one of the biggest hurdles a writer has to face is the one of distraction. The aim is to get 50,000 words done in a month.
Now, the first time I did NaNo, I was all full of confidence and positive with my skills. Did I win? No. The second time I did NaNo, it was the same. This is my third time, and you know as they say, it’s gonna be lucky.
But considering I lost the first two years, I thought it’s a bit silly of me to write a post on how to win. Because I didn’t.
So, I’m writing about the sure fire ways to FAIL.
Don’t plan. Seriously, if you want to fail, then just wing it. I’m more of a pantser than a plotter, but I find that if I plan just a little bit – give myself a bullet point outline – then I’m less likely to get writers block.
Get to your daily word count goal and stop. What I mean here is that if you’ve got enough steam to keep going after you hit your goal, then please do! I made the mistake many times of stopping at that goal when, really, I could’ve squeezed another 500 words out. This is important because if you have a busy life, kids, lots of commitments, then there’s going to be a few times where you simply can not write and those extra few words will help.
Write in Secret. I thought that I could sneak in a few words here or there and not need to tell my family. But nope. Just nope. Springing this goal onto my family was not effective. You need to give them fair warning and to ask for support.
Give Up. Giving into that nagging voice that says you’re just not good enough isn’t really going to help you. You don’t get to the top of the mountain by falling there.
Give in to peer pressure. As far as I’m concerned, the world is divided into writers vs non-writers. If you’re surrounded by other writers, then great! They’ll understand the hold writing takes over you and the sheer amount of time and energy you need to dedicate to in order for yourself to succeed. Non-writers just want you to leave your hovel and come join the party because you’re not being social. There comes a point where you have to defend your writing dream, otherwise you won’t succeed. Don’t give in.
What about you? How have you astronomically failed at NaNo?
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September 22, 2016
Grand Gestures Do Not Have to Be Grand – Romance Writing from A to Z
This week I welcome author J.C. Harroway to Author Zoo as she speaks about one of my favourite (especially in a romantic comedy) elements of a romance – The Grand Gesture. I absolutely love her points below, especially how the GG doesn’t have to be big or by the hero to make an impact. Read more about the author at the end of the article. Thanks J.C. for taking the time to share your tips.
The Grand Gesture
So what is the grand gesture and why do we need it? Clichéd over the top romantic rubbish or often the moment that stays with the reader long after ‘The End’, producing the book hangover we readers love so much.
The grand gesture represents that moment in the story when the hero or heroine realise that their flaws have been holding them back from the happiness they crave, propelling them to harness what they’ve learned along their journey to confront their deepest fear, for love.
Traditionally the grand gesture is often:
Made by the hero
Action not words
Costs the hero something
Shows the growth of the character
Not a clichéd sticky plaster to right a wrong
Remember Hugh Grant’s character in Love Actually? The Christmas card from Natalie propels him off the sofa at Number 10, out into the wintry night to traipse the ‘longest street in the world’ in search of his heroine. What’s more, he goes on to risk being recognised at the school concert and even kisses Natalie for the first time on the stage for the world to see. ‘Smile. And wave.’
But does the grand gesture always have to BIG? A dash across town? A room full of 10,000 roses? A message written across the sky? And does it always have to come from the hero?
If the character that’s learned the biggest lesson and had the biggest flaw to confront makes the grand gesture, then often this is the heroine.
In my contemporary romance, Recovery, the heroine, Sophia makes the grand gesture. Her fears have held her back from fully committing to the hero, Nathan, whom she has fallen in love with. She believes she’s too late. She believes he’s moved on. She’s been terrified of the kind of media interest that follows Nathan’s every move her whole adult life. But, she confronts all of these demons to show him how she feels.
And she does it with a simple note.
Of course, Nathan too, has battled his own flaws and unbeknownst to Sophia, has a gesture or two up his sleeve.
Whatever the gesture and whoever makes it, it’s often the highlight of the story, the pinnacle of the romance, not in it’s grandness, but because it is that achingly beautiful moment in romance stories where, for the first time, we know the characters are going to make it to their happy ending.
About the Author
Writing is a far cry from the medical career she once had, but it provides an endless source of inspiration to JC Harroway. From her home in New Zealand, and inspired by her travels and Welsh roots, she creates stories with strong, independent heroines and the compelling, three-dimensional heroes worthy of them. Stitched is her first novel. You can follow her at www.jcharroway.com www.facebook.com/jcharroway and https://twitter.com/jcharroway.
Recovery, a stand alone contemporary romance is released August 15th by Escape Publishing. Click on the cover image above to view more.
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September 21, 2016
The Secret Formula to Writing a Winning Romance
Ha! Sucked you in, didn’t I?
You want to find out what the secret formula to writing winning romance is, don’t you? Well, there is no formula.
I’m sorry. I lured you here under false pretences. But I can tell you that there are two types of romances – the category romances (think Mills & Boon) and your other romance (basically every other kind of romance in the world).
The closest thing to a romance formula
is how a Category romance follows a strict set of rules. Each line has a guideline as to word count, what page(ish) they believe the hero and heroine should meet and among other things, when the happily ever after should happen. So, if you are looking to write one of these stories for Mills & Boon, you definitely need to research what they would like to happen and when. Visit the Mills & Boon submission page for more details.
As to every other kind of romance in the world – the sky is the limit. As long as you have your HEA (Happily Ever After) it doesn’t really matter what you stick where (pun intended).
What about plotting & structure?
Some people would call plotting a formula. And do you know what? They might be right. I went to the Michael Hauge Workshop at the recent RWA conference and he’s discovered that most popular movies have a similar structure. So has Blake Snyder from the Save the Cat fame. There’s a certain point in the story when you see your inciting incident. There’s also a mid point reversal or ‘mirror moment’ and if you want to go deeper, there’s an ‘all is lost’ moment right before the climax.
But these plotting tropes often go with any genre of writing, not just romance, so I can’t really say this is the secret formula you’ve been looking for. It might help you write a story that follows expectations but there will be a familiar element that links it to all others.
If you really want to stand out, you need to break the rules. Liane Moriarty is a great author who plays with conventions. She often moves time frames around and reveals parts of the story before and after important events. I reviewed her latest book here.
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