Shannon Nydia's Blog, page 2
April 8, 2016
Why I write sex scenes...
I love romance. I love romantic movies. I love romantic books. I love creating romantic stories. I am an adult. I'm not a pervert, I'm not writing about inappropriate things, and I'm not advocating indecency.
So let me break it down for you. Those R rated movies that are acceptable to go and watch, you know, the same ones that have sex scenes in them. Yah those. A writer, writes those scenes and then the actors, act them out. Now just because you don't see the word "penis" or "sex" or "vagina" or *gasp* "cock", you understand exactly what the character is touching, or kissing or rubbing. I find it laughable that there is a stigma around being a romance/erotica writer. Why? What's the difference between watching an R rated sex scene or reading about one? Why isn't a movie director or actor given the "turn my nose up at what you do" treatment?
When you go to a movie, you go to watch the story. The action, the suspense, the violence, the heart warming moments, the shocking moments, the love scenes, the fight scenes and the conclusion. If you choose to only focus on the sex scenes, I feel sorry for you. I simply take a PG-13 story and make it rated R. What's the difference of watching an R rated movie that is rated that way because of the sexual content and reading an erotica book, which has sexual content.
I'm proud of what I write. I'm proud of my story arcs, I'm proud of my characters, I'm proud of their journey. And yah, I'm proud of the sex scenes I've written.
So it's okay for you to go watch a movie that has sex scenes and have no problem with it? But I can't write a book that has sex scenes in it?
I don't understand the logic in that. But what do I know, I write sex scenes....
His Wolf's Desire is available for preorder on Amazon and Loose Id. Release date is April 12
So let me break it down for you. Those R rated movies that are acceptable to go and watch, you know, the same ones that have sex scenes in them. Yah those. A writer, writes those scenes and then the actors, act them out. Now just because you don't see the word "penis" or "sex" or "vagina" or *gasp* "cock", you understand exactly what the character is touching, or kissing or rubbing. I find it laughable that there is a stigma around being a romance/erotica writer. Why? What's the difference between watching an R rated sex scene or reading about one? Why isn't a movie director or actor given the "turn my nose up at what you do" treatment?
When you go to a movie, you go to watch the story. The action, the suspense, the violence, the heart warming moments, the shocking moments, the love scenes, the fight scenes and the conclusion. If you choose to only focus on the sex scenes, I feel sorry for you. I simply take a PG-13 story and make it rated R. What's the difference of watching an R rated movie that is rated that way because of the sexual content and reading an erotica book, which has sexual content.
I'm proud of what I write. I'm proud of my story arcs, I'm proud of my characters, I'm proud of their journey. And yah, I'm proud of the sex scenes I've written.
So it's okay for you to go watch a movie that has sex scenes and have no problem with it? But I can't write a book that has sex scenes in it?
I don't understand the logic in that. But what do I know, I write sex scenes....
His Wolf's Desire is available for preorder on Amazon and Loose Id. Release date is April 12
April 5, 2016
Bewitching Book Tour April 12th - May 10th
His Wolf's Desire
is currently available for preorder on my publisher's website! The countdown has officially begun! My book will be released in one week!! It feels like it was just yesterday that I got the email from my eventual editor Keren that put me on the path of being published. Time has flown by.
After getting some advice and pointers from author Kele Moon, (btw her book, The Enforcer, Untamed Hearts Book 3 is available on Loose Id) I decided to do a book tour and I choose Bewitching Book Tours. My book tour is set to kick off officially on April 11th. I will be interviewed live on Bewitching Radio by Gayle Ross at 10:00 CST. Then April 12th through May 10th M-F I will either have an author spot light, guest blog and/or review. My tour stops are all set and I will post the schedule and links to all the awesome bloggers that signed up as hosts next week.
Did I already say that I am beyond excited??!!
After getting some advice and pointers from author Kele Moon, (btw her book, The Enforcer, Untamed Hearts Book 3 is available on Loose Id) I decided to do a book tour and I choose Bewitching Book Tours. My book tour is set to kick off officially on April 11th. I will be interviewed live on Bewitching Radio by Gayle Ross at 10:00 CST. Then April 12th through May 10th M-F I will either have an author spot light, guest blog and/or review. My tour stops are all set and I will post the schedule and links to all the awesome bloggers that signed up as hosts next week.
Did I already say that I am beyond excited??!!
April 3, 2016
Been awhile since I updated my progress...
It's been awhile since I blogged on my author experience. So I thought I would give you an update.
The last few weeks have felt like a whirlwind. I have been so busy trying to prepare for my book release. But even though I've wanted to pull my hair out b/c of everything I'm trying to do, I honestly wouldn't have it any other way. I love being the captain of my ship. I view this whole author thing as my business. I joked before about building my empire, but I will say it again. No matter how big or small my empire ends up being it's mine to take ownership of. I'm not going to lie, I have BIG dreams when it comes to writing. Will my efforts pay off? Time will tell, but I love giving everything that I have in learning about the process. It really is trial and error at this point. But I'm having a blast! And there is no better feeling than giving 100% of myself to myself!
Ok. So, I have been working hard trying to establish and maintain an online presence. And I'm really pleased with my results. To date I have over 400 twitter followers. And I did it all organically. I don't auto follow and I refuse to pay for followers. It's been fun engaging with and talking with so many different people. Facebook is growing although not as quickly as twitter. I find I like the twitter platform more than Facebook and devote more time and effort there.
I am super pleased that my book is available for preorder on Amazon. Again, it's my preference, but I think having your book available for preorder is essential to the process. I think it helps build up anticipation. I'm ecstatic to say that I am getting preorder sales. I track my ranking religiously on Amazon. The only bad thing is I have no idea how many books I'm selling. But, it's a great tool to use to gauge my promotion efforts in relation to my Amazon rankings. On my publisher's website Loose Id, my book is visible for viewers to see, although you can't preorder yet on their website. But it does announce that it will be available soon. Loose Id has the first chapter available to read and you can also download the first chapter and most of the second chapter. I'm also really happy to say that my book has been trending on my publisher's website almost all day today. Again, this may not seem like a big deal, but I'm the only book that isn't available for purchase right now that is trending.
So 10 more days (counting today) till my book is officially available! Ten more days of pre release promotion. Then, I'll be starting my blog tour April 12th, kicking it off first with my radio/podcast interview on April 11th. But I'll tell you more about that next post!
The last few weeks have felt like a whirlwind. I have been so busy trying to prepare for my book release. But even though I've wanted to pull my hair out b/c of everything I'm trying to do, I honestly wouldn't have it any other way. I love being the captain of my ship. I view this whole author thing as my business. I joked before about building my empire, but I will say it again. No matter how big or small my empire ends up being it's mine to take ownership of. I'm not going to lie, I have BIG dreams when it comes to writing. Will my efforts pay off? Time will tell, but I love giving everything that I have in learning about the process. It really is trial and error at this point. But I'm having a blast! And there is no better feeling than giving 100% of myself to myself!
Ok. So, I have been working hard trying to establish and maintain an online presence. And I'm really pleased with my results. To date I have over 400 twitter followers. And I did it all organically. I don't auto follow and I refuse to pay for followers. It's been fun engaging with and talking with so many different people. Facebook is growing although not as quickly as twitter. I find I like the twitter platform more than Facebook and devote more time and effort there.
I am super pleased that my book is available for preorder on Amazon. Again, it's my preference, but I think having your book available for preorder is essential to the process. I think it helps build up anticipation. I'm ecstatic to say that I am getting preorder sales. I track my ranking religiously on Amazon. The only bad thing is I have no idea how many books I'm selling. But, it's a great tool to use to gauge my promotion efforts in relation to my Amazon rankings. On my publisher's website Loose Id, my book is visible for viewers to see, although you can't preorder yet on their website. But it does announce that it will be available soon. Loose Id has the first chapter available to read and you can also download the first chapter and most of the second chapter. I'm also really happy to say that my book has been trending on my publisher's website almost all day today. Again, this may not seem like a big deal, but I'm the only book that isn't available for purchase right now that is trending.
So 10 more days (counting today) till my book is officially available! Ten more days of pre release promotion. Then, I'll be starting my blog tour April 12th, kicking it off first with my radio/podcast interview on April 11th. But I'll tell you more about that next post!
March 31, 2016
Sneak Peak of His Wolf's Desire on Loose Id
My awesome publisher Loose Id has added my chapter one excerpt on my book's page. They are offering a sneak peek and you can download chapter one and most of chapter two. Check it out here!
March 24, 2016
Cover Reveal for His Wolf's Desire!!!
My awesome cover artist Syneca Featherstone created my cover and I love it!!!!
I have posted the 1st chapter of His Wolf's Desire on my website shannonnydia.com.
His Wolf's Desire will be released on April 12th and it's currently available for pre-order on Amazon.com. The cover art is still updating, on the Amazon website.
I have posted the 1st chapter of His Wolf's Desire on my website shannonnydia.com.
His Wolf's Desire will be released on April 12th and it's currently available for pre-order on Amazon.com. The cover art is still updating, on the Amazon website.
March 23, 2016
His Wolf's Desire is available for preorder on Amazon!!!!
All I can say is WOW!!! His Wolf's Desire is available right now for preorder at Amazon. The cover hasn't been uploaded yet, but it will be very soon! My cover art is finished and I cannot wait to share it with ya'll. I am so excited. In the mean time I thought I'd share the blurb for my book. Get ready for Brad and Jayla!!!!
Bradford Dalton and Jayla Stanton are both shifters. Each has their own reason for not wanting to be in a relationship with their own kind. Suddenly finding out that they are mates is a shock to both of them. There’s no way in hell these work enemies will ever be together.
Brad and Jayla are desperate to find a way to coexist with their shifter sides. They just have to contend with the fact they have sexual chemistry that is off the charts. Jayla can turn his body to steel with just a smoldering look. Brad can make Jayla quiver in anticipation with just one touch. You won’t hear either one of them complaining about succumbing to their insatiable need for the other. Sure they can have hot sex which knocks them on their ass, but that doesn’t mean they’ll ever fall for the other. Right?
So there you go.... first peak at His Wolf's Desire. Cover art and excerpt will be posted very soon on my website shannonnydia.com.
Bradford Dalton and Jayla Stanton are both shifters. Each has their own reason for not wanting to be in a relationship with their own kind. Suddenly finding out that they are mates is a shock to both of them. There’s no way in hell these work enemies will ever be together.
Brad and Jayla are desperate to find a way to coexist with their shifter sides. They just have to contend with the fact they have sexual chemistry that is off the charts. Jayla can turn his body to steel with just a smoldering look. Brad can make Jayla quiver in anticipation with just one touch. You won’t hear either one of them complaining about succumbing to their insatiable need for the other. Sure they can have hot sex which knocks them on their ass, but that doesn’t mean they’ll ever fall for the other. Right?
So there you go.... first peak at His Wolf's Desire. Cover art and excerpt will be posted very soon on my website shannonnydia.com.
March 22, 2016
Working on my next author interview... OMG!!!!
Sooooo... I reached out to one of my favorite authors and she has agreed to do an interview. I am beyond freaking out!!!! I'm in the process of making this happen and I still can't believe it. Ahhhhhhh! So stay tuned for that. I think I'm almost as excited about the interview as I am about my book coming out on April 12th!
Update on my upcoming novel His Wolf's Desire ... things are rolling along. And I have to give a huge shout out to my team at Loose Id. And in case you're wondering, no, I do not have an actual team. But since I am so new to all of this, I have kept them on their A game with my constant questions and need for clarification. So when I say team, what I really mean is... it takes a village to raise a new author. And without their hard work I wouldn't be able to put in place my plans for my book. So thank you Loose Id Publishing. You guys are the best!!!
And, I have another author on my interview wish list. Kele Moon. Her new book The Enforcer is out now. You can find it on amazon here The Enforcer (Untamed Hearts Book 3)
I am currently stalking her on twitter. And you should too, not stalk though. Follow. You should follow her on twitter. And I have added her book to my wish list. Can't wait to read it.
March 19, 2016
COVER ART FOR HIS WOLF'S DISIRE ALMOST HERE
I am sooooo excited. My cover art for His Wolf's Desire is being finalized. And I LOVE IT!!! I can't wait to reveal the final product. I am a little over 3 weeks away from my release date of April 12th. I still can't believe this is really happening. There's so much to do before the big day!!!
In the mean time Erica Lynn's novel Her Husband's Brother is available for pre-order on Loose Id Publishing. Check out her cover art by April Martinez.
In the mean time Erica Lynn's novel Her Husband's Brother is available for pre-order on Loose Id Publishing. Check out her cover art by April Martinez.
March 16, 2016
The countdown is on...
I am counting down the days till my book His Wolf's Desire is released on Loose Id Publishing. I have completed my final edits and my book is now in the hands of my publisher as they get it ready for the release. The final step of the process for me anyway is seeing what my cover artist is going to come up with. This whole journey has been a long winding road. And now, I can't believe I'm 27 days away from my release. April 12th cant' get here soon enough!!
My website is continuing to pick up traffic. I'm extremely pleased with both my interviews with Erica Lynn and Roxanne D. Howard. Both ladies gave fantastic answers and I had so much fun getting to know them better. I've decided to become an Amazon Affiliate and I have chosen a few books to place in my store. As I review and read more books I'll continue to add to my listed items.
My next few interviews, I would really like to focus on interracial romance authors. I have a few in mind and I'll be reaching to a few to see what type of response I get.
And on a personal note, I am hard at work on my next project. I've finally decided on (or my characters decided for me) that I am working on a series. Still in the paranormal world, and I am loving my progress so far.
My website is continuing to pick up traffic. I'm extremely pleased with both my interviews with Erica Lynn and Roxanne D. Howard. Both ladies gave fantastic answers and I had so much fun getting to know them better. I've decided to become an Amazon Affiliate and I have chosen a few books to place in my store. As I review and read more books I'll continue to add to my listed items.
My next few interviews, I would really like to focus on interracial romance authors. I have a few in mind and I'll be reaching to a few to see what type of response I get.
And on a personal note, I am hard at work on my next project. I've finally decided on (or my characters decided for me) that I am working on a series. Still in the paranormal world, and I am loving my progress so far.
March 14, 2016
Interview with Roxanne D. Howard
I am so happy to finally be posting my interview with Roxanne D. Howard to my website www.shannonnydia.com. Roxanne is a fellow Loose-Id author and her novel At the heart of the stone is available now on both Loose-id and Amazon.
Please check out her interview. I actually bought and read her book and it was such a great read. Lark and Niall are two unforgettable characters that will have you rooting not only for them but for true love.
Roxanne was so much fun to interview. Check out her gorgeous cover art for her book. Click on her cover art and go straight to Loose-Id Publishing, read some reviews and read an excerpt. You don't have to come back and thank me. And you are welcome!
Please check out her interview. I actually bought and read her book and it was such a great read. Lark and Niall are two unforgettable characters that will have you rooting not only for them but for true love.
Roxanne was so much fun to interview. Check out her gorgeous cover art for her book. Click on her cover art and go straight to Loose-Id Publishing, read some reviews and read an excerpt. You don't have to come back and thank me. And you are welcome!
