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February 10, 2010
Who Knew?
According to sci fi news source i09 (a daily read for me), lots of sci-fi authors, including Marjorie Liu and Meljean Brook, got their start writing racy (!) fan-fiction.
As some of you may know, the first fiction I wrote (in 2005ish), was fan fiction for a certain Dark Huntery series set in NOLA. :)
How about you? Any fan fic writers out there?
[ And don't forget about tonight's chat at 8:00 p.m. CST. Details below! ]
As some of you may know, the first fiction I wrote (in 2005ish), was fan fiction for a certain Dark Huntery series set in NOLA. :)
How about you? Any fan fic writers out there?
[ And don't forget about tonight's chat at 8:00 p.m. CST. Details below! ]
February 9, 2010
Wednesday is Chat Night!
Join me over at the A Good Addiction's Book Addicts Getaway Forum for a chat on Wednesday, February 10 from 8:00 p.m. CST until 9:00 p.m CST.
I'll be in the chat box that appears at the bottom of the page once you log into the site. You can quickly register for a free forum log-in and password here.
Hope you can make it!
I'll be in the chat box that appears at the bottom of the page once you log into the site. You can quickly register for a free forum log-in and password here.
Hope you can make it!
Four Weeks Until UK SOME GIRLS BITE Release!
Hello, ladies and gents in the U.K.! Only four weeks to go until the March 11, 2010 U.K. release of SOME GIRLS BITE by Orion/Gollancz! I hope you're as excited as I am about picking up a copy of the first Chicagoland Vampires book!
Pre-order now from Amazon, The Book Depository, Waterstones or Play.com.
Pre-order now from Amazon, The Book Depository, Waterstones or Play.com.
February 7, 2010
Write Your @ss Off Weekend - Recap
My goal was 4,000 words for the weekend, but I didn't quite make it.
I did manage 3,000 words and a lot of other Chloe Neill stuff (Tweeting, blogging, marketing, etc.), so I'm calling it a victory.
Scott S. commented on Friday that he, too, was going to try a WY@O weekend. So, let's check in -- Scott - how did you do?
I did manage 3,000 words and a lot of other Chloe Neill stuff (Tweeting, blogging, marketing, etc.), so I'm calling it a victory.
Scott S. commented on Friday that he, too, was going to try a WY@O weekend. So, let's check in -- Scott - how did you do?
My Upcoming/Recent Release Auto-Buy List
I get asked quite a bit what urban fantasy and paranormal romance books I enjoy. Although I don't have tons of time to read right now (especially when I'm procrastinating by writing blog entries on my favorite books, lol), there are a few upcoming/recent releases I'm VERY excited about. Thusly:
1. Lover Mine by J.R. Ward (April 27, 2010): Very excited to read John's book. If you haven't read the Black Dagger Brotherhood books, what are you waiting for??
2. Blood Cross by Faith Hunter (Jan. 5...
1. Lover Mine by J.R. Ward (April 27, 2010): Very excited to read John's book. If you haven't read the Black Dagger Brotherhood books, what are you waiting for??
2. Blood Cross by Faith Hunter (Jan. 5...
In Which Our Heroine Finds A Telegram That Brings Her To Tears
Time for a brief bit of history . . .
In researching old photographs of Chicago for the writing of Hexbound, I posted over at Write What You See a few minutes ago about the photograph collections available from the Library of Congress's online American Memory project.
I also thought I'd see if the collection housed any images of Chicago's Kimball mansion (the model for Cadogan House). A word search for "Kimball" pulled up a pretty lengthy list. As I was scanning it, I came across the...
In researching old photographs of Chicago for the writing of Hexbound, I posted over at Write What You See a few minutes ago about the photograph collections available from the Library of Congress's online American Memory project.
I also thought I'd see if the collection housed any images of Chicago's Kimball mansion (the model for Cadogan House). A word search for "Kimball" pulled up a pretty lengthy list. As I was scanning it, I came across the...
February 4, 2010
Write Your @ss Off!!
Alright, fellow writers. This is your official call to arms. As you know, I'm joining blogger Editorial Ass to devote 8 hours to writing on Saturday, February 6.
Now, to be honest, this is the first weekend in which I haven't had something scheduled in a while, so my goal is actually to churn 4,000 words this weekend (not necessarily to spend 8 hours in a chair just on Saturday).
So -- who's with me? Who's willing to set a writing goal this weekend and try to follow it through? If you're...
Now, to be honest, this is the first weekend in which I haven't had something scheduled in a while, so my goal is actually to churn 4,000 words this weekend (not necessarily to spend 8 hours in a chair just on Saturday).
So -- who's with me? Who's willing to set a writing goal this weekend and try to follow it through? If you're...
February 3, 2010
Some Chicago Sweetness
I've run across some fun Chicago bits and pieces lately, so I thought I'd share:
1. I adore the Chicago City Print by J. Hill Design. You can order a print or notecards!
2. Chicago jewelrymaker Jess L.C. is having a Valentine's Day Trunk Show Feb. 11-12 at Macy's on State Street in Chicago. (You may remember Jess from such posts as this one.) Gorgeous jewelry, lovely prices.
3. Apartment Therapy - Chicago. This is a daily read for me. Great design, cool shops, and the best of the best of...
1. I adore the Chicago City Print by J. Hill Design. You can order a print or notecards!
2. Chicago jewelrymaker Jess L.C. is having a Valentine's Day Trunk Show Feb. 11-12 at Macy's on State Street in Chicago. (You may remember Jess from such posts as this one.) Gorgeous jewelry, lovely prices.
3. Apartment Therapy - Chicago. This is a daily read for me. Great design, cool shops, and the best of the best of...
Booksigning tonight - University of Nebraska!
Join me tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the University of Nebraska, where I'll be signing copies of, well, whatever books are put in front of me and reading a passage from FIRESPELL! I'll also talk about publication and the writing process.
If you're on the fence about making the trek down to Lincoln, I'll also be revealing . . . for the first time . . . the title of the second book in my DARK ELITE series!
Hope to see you there, and go big red!
If you're on the fence about making the trek down to Lincoln, I'll also be revealing . . . for the first time . . . the title of the second book in my DARK ELITE series!
Hope to see you there, and go big red!
February 2, 2010
Contest & Interview today!
Drop by Tynga's Reviews today to check out an interview with yours truly and your chance to win a signed copy of FIRESPELL and FIRESPELL gift pack! Good luck!!
