Chloe Neill's Blog, page 139

Repost: Writer's Beware

Lucienne Diver posted a great blog recently about warning signs for less-than-scrupulous literary agents and publishers.

Third, money should flow to the author and not away. This means that you shouldn't be paying reading fees, "expedited reading" fees, contract fees or any other expenses up front. The commission structure of agenting means that we don't make money unless you do. It's shared risk and shared gain. Agencies might take deductions from payments going to the author for set...

How do I love thee, Maptote? Let me count the ways.

I want all three Chicago Maptotes. Is that wrong of me?

New NAVR Gear in the Store

I've added some fun new NAVR (North American Vampire Registry) gear to the store today. I'm now having to debate what I want to buy!


Enjoy!

NEW Firespell Excerpt!

Check out The Book Pixie today for an all-new, exclusive excerpt of FIRESPELL!

By the time I glanced up again, Scout and Jason were only feet in front of me. That meant the blond girl was only a few yards behind. I saw the look of horror on Scout's face. "Get up, Lily!" she implored. "Run."

I muttered a curse that would have made a string of sailors blush, and ignoring the bruises blossoming on my knees,jumped to my feet and did as I was ordered. The three of us took off down the hallway...

NEW Firespell Teaser!

Check out The Book Pixie today for an all-new teaser for FIRESPELL!

ReVamped (Ha!) Swag Shop!

I've ReVamped (ha!) my swag shop to include a little more organization and some new St. Sophia's products to celebrate the January 5, 2010 release of FIRESPELL. Drop by and check them out!
If you love a design and are looking for a particular product in that design, drop me an e-mail and I'll see what I can do.
Enjoy!

Back cover copy for TWICE BITTEN!

Here is is, folks! The back cover copy (aka, synopsis) for TWICE BITTEN!

Merit, Chicago's newest vampire, is learning how to play well with others. Other supernaturals, that is. Shapeshifters from across the country are convening in the Windy City, and as a gesture of peace, Master Vampire Ethan Sullivan has offered their leader a very special bodyguard: Merit. Merit is supposed to protect the Alpha, Gabriel Keene—and to spy for the vamps while she's at it. Oh, and luckily Ethan's offering...

Heathcliff

I kept waking up last night, and each time I did I had lyrics from Michael Penn's No Myth (Romeo in Black Jeans) in my head.
I know. Seems tres random. But, the lyric actually made sense, given my post earlier this week about Halloween reads:

What if I was Romeo in black jeans?What if I was Heathcliff? It's no myth.

In honor of that odd, head-stuck lyric, I bring you selections from a gothically delicious favorite, Wuthering Heights !

'This is nothing,' cried she: 'I was only going to say that...

Join the TKA scavenger hunt!

Check out my guest blog today over at The Knight Agency for today's Scavenger Hunt clue! I'm tweeting about my favorite classic Halloween reads, in addition to The Raven (see post below).
Here are the giveaway and Scavenger Hunt rules (from the TKA web site):
HALLOWEEN WEEK CONTESTS:Remember, there are TWO ways to win! Each day this week (Oct. 26 thru Oct. 30th) a guest blogger will give away a signed book to one person randomly chosen from the comment section. Tuesday's prize is FRIDAY NIGHT...

Merit Gets Edgy!

Ladies and gentlemen, I present the cover for TWICE BITTEN!!!



Merit's gettin' all edgy, y'all! Release is set for July 6, 2010.