Gigi Meier's Blog, page 4
October 29, 2024
Happy Halloween
About a zillion years ago, I used to dress up for Halloween and still have most of my costumes. My daughter loves to "shop" in my closet, which is about as vintage as a thrift store.
What are you planning on doing this Halloween?
Mine is much more low-key, taking the children to our neighborhood block party with trick-or-treating, food trucks, haunted houses, and movies on the lawn. After that, it winds down at 8 pm, and we're heading to my sister's, who does Halloween up right!
She's on the next level with all her animatronics, graveyard, and fog machines. Her neighborhood usually gets almost a thousand kids, so they start handing out candy at 5 pm and go almost to 10 pm. It's wild!
Whatever you do, be safe and enjoy the holiday. I'll be back next week with a bookish update.
What are you planning on doing this Halloween?
Mine is much more low-key, taking the children to our neighborhood block party with trick-or-treating, food trucks, haunted houses, and movies on the lawn. After that, it winds down at 8 pm, and we're heading to my sister's, who does Halloween up right!
She's on the next level with all her animatronics, graveyard, and fog machines. Her neighborhood usually gets almost a thousand kids, so they start handing out candy at 5 pm and go almost to 10 pm. It's wild!
Whatever you do, be safe and enjoy the holiday. I'll be back next week with a bookish update.
October 22, 2024
Marco is done this week!!! Let's all say FINALLY!
Happy Taco Tuesday! I literally have chicken cooking in the crockpot while I work today for healthy tacos for dinner tonight. But the smell permeates the house, making me hungry.
Anywho, let me just say that Marco is done this week❣️ Yoohoo!!! I don't know why I was so slow in writing this book. Isla poured out of me, writing 139K words in six weeks amid my grief for losing my momma. It's probably why that is the darkest and most traumatic book I wrote. I poured my feelings into her story.
But Marco and Victoria are the right mix of sexy sweetness, and I'm having difficulty letting their story go. Page count-wise, it's my longest Cougars and Cubs Series book. So yay for y'all, boo for me because authors are told they need to write consistent page counts. Heck, if I can ever do that.
Another couple I have a tough time letting go of is Dani and Tomlin's story. That's why they have two books for one love story. Not to mention, the first book was setting up their world where you also met Hamilton, Isla, Eli and Ronnie❣️
Dani Winters is unapologetically herself, regardless of who's around and the situation. She says and does exactly what she wants, and I LOVE her for it. Tomlin Takahashi is the wealthy, 3x Olympian, famous, completely amused, and eventually entranced with Dani. Their story is a huge ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS story that doesn't hold back.
You've got to read their story, and the first book, Tomlin, is free on most major retailers!!! Happy Reading❣️
Anywho, let me just say that Marco is done this week❣️ Yoohoo!!! I don't know why I was so slow in writing this book. Isla poured out of me, writing 139K words in six weeks amid my grief for losing my momma. It's probably why that is the darkest and most traumatic book I wrote. I poured my feelings into her story.
But Marco and Victoria are the right mix of sexy sweetness, and I'm having difficulty letting their story go. Page count-wise, it's my longest Cougars and Cubs Series book. So yay for y'all, boo for me because authors are told they need to write consistent page counts. Heck, if I can ever do that.
Another couple I have a tough time letting go of is Dani and Tomlin's story. That's why they have two books for one love story. Not to mention, the first book was setting up their world where you also met Hamilton, Isla, Eli and Ronnie❣️
Dani Winters is unapologetically herself, regardless of who's around and the situation. She says and does exactly what she wants, and I LOVE her for it. Tomlin Takahashi is the wealthy, 3x Olympian, famous, completely amused, and eventually entranced with Dani. Their story is a huge ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS story that doesn't hold back.
You've got to read their story, and the first book, Tomlin, is free on most major retailers!!! Happy Reading❣️
October 15, 2024
AI generated graphic blew my mind!
As I shared with you last week about losing my social media accounts and rebuilding them (Instagram and TikTok), I came across a video about AI-generated characters.
Stop the presses. I was shocked to see how these programs worked and was absolutely enthralled as I went down the rabbit hole of AI. Needless to say, there's a gigantic debate brewing on this subject in the indie book world. I even wrote a piece about it in my new blog on my website if you're interested. www.gigimeier.com/blog
I played around with it. Sometimes, it went well, and sometimes, my character had three arms. Lol. But the better I got at it, the better the images came out. I was captivated, played for hours, and even created a cool video that I posted on TikTok.
I'm not the best at creating social media content, and I don't know how much time I have to dedicate to making graphics and videos, not to mention the hot debate around using these, but dang it if they aren't really neat!
Thanks to everyone who followed me on my new socials; I appreciate it. I'm leaving the call to help up one more week and then I'll stop begging. 😂
This weekend, I didn't write much as it was the children's high school homecoming. And being in Texas, it's a HUGE deal!!! Just google Texas Homecoming, and you'll see it's wild. It's like prom but in the fall and lasts all weekend.
However, Marco will be done by the end of this weekend and will be sent to my two editors to work their magic. I'll be offering ARCs in November. Of course, you'll be the first to know!
Make this week a memorable one❣️
Much Love,
GiGi
Stop the presses. I was shocked to see how these programs worked and was absolutely enthralled as I went down the rabbit hole of AI. Needless to say, there's a gigantic debate brewing on this subject in the indie book world. I even wrote a piece about it in my new blog on my website if you're interested. www.gigimeier.com/blog
I played around with it. Sometimes, it went well, and sometimes, my character had three arms. Lol. But the better I got at it, the better the images came out. I was captivated, played for hours, and even created a cool video that I posted on TikTok.
I'm not the best at creating social media content, and I don't know how much time I have to dedicate to making graphics and videos, not to mention the hot debate around using these, but dang it if they aren't really neat!
Thanks to everyone who followed me on my new socials; I appreciate it. I'm leaving the call to help up one more week and then I'll stop begging. 😂
This weekend, I didn't write much as it was the children's high school homecoming. And being in Texas, it's a HUGE deal!!! Just google Texas Homecoming, and you'll see it's wild. It's like prom but in the fall and lasts all weekend.
However, Marco will be done by the end of this weekend and will be sent to my two editors to work their magic. I'll be offering ARCs in November. Of course, you'll be the first to know!
Make this week a memorable one❣️
Much Love,
GiGi
October 8, 2024
A Pity Party Brought New Discoveries
Sigh. It's been a week! I try not to dwell on difficult things when they happen, raised with the old adage that we pick ourselves up by our bootstraps when we take a hit, dust ourselves off, and start again.
But this time was different. I lost my Instagram and Facebook accounts after being on the platforms for years. I was hacked a couple of months ago, added all the security measures both platforms offered, and then woke up one morning and they were gone. I appealed, called, and texted support, but to no avail. They are gone. Such is the perils of being subject to other's controlled platforms.
I was so sad about all the content posted, connections made, and being part of a community that I was adrift for a couple of days trying to decide what to do.
Out of my pity party, I created a new blog and added more information to my website to make it more social media-like with updates and what's to come. I'd love for you to check it out if you can.
That being said, I would really love it if you could support my rebuild on Instagram. I am also starting a new endeavor on TikTok, which should be fun and interesting, so please follow me there, too!
I also have to admit I had some unexpected damage at my home that occupied my time with various contractors coming in and out. My word count has suffered greatly, but Marco will still be released on time, hopefully earlier, if I can clear my head of my recent troubles and focus on what matters—the joy of writing and publishing stories you love!
Last but not least, in honor of Halloween, I wanted to highlight my darkest book ever, Isla! Her story is traumatic, heartwrenching, and difficult to read at some parts. Content warnings are on my website, so DON'T go in blind! There are some very troubling scenes and abuse that could be triggering if you're not prepared.
But honestly, if I'm allowed to talk behind the backs of my book babies, she's my favorite book.
Anyway, Happy Tuesday! I hope you're week is starting off on the right foot!
Much love,
GiGi
But this time was different. I lost my Instagram and Facebook accounts after being on the platforms for years. I was hacked a couple of months ago, added all the security measures both platforms offered, and then woke up one morning and they were gone. I appealed, called, and texted support, but to no avail. They are gone. Such is the perils of being subject to other's controlled platforms.
I was so sad about all the content posted, connections made, and being part of a community that I was adrift for a couple of days trying to decide what to do.
Out of my pity party, I created a new blog and added more information to my website to make it more social media-like with updates and what's to come. I'd love for you to check it out if you can.
That being said, I would really love it if you could support my rebuild on Instagram. I am also starting a new endeavor on TikTok, which should be fun and interesting, so please follow me there, too!
I also have to admit I had some unexpected damage at my home that occupied my time with various contractors coming in and out. My word count has suffered greatly, but Marco will still be released on time, hopefully earlier, if I can clear my head of my recent troubles and focus on what matters—the joy of writing and publishing stories you love!
Last but not least, in honor of Halloween, I wanted to highlight my darkest book ever, Isla! Her story is traumatic, heartwrenching, and difficult to read at some parts. Content warnings are on my website, so DON'T go in blind! There are some very troubling scenes and abuse that could be triggering if you're not prepared.
But honestly, if I'm allowed to talk behind the backs of my book babies, she's my favorite book.
Anyway, Happy Tuesday! I hope you're week is starting off on the right foot!
Much love,
GiGi
September 24, 2024
Marco and Resort Writing
I'm writing this from a resort in the Woodlands, where my daughter has a photoshoot for Best Buy. They host a photography conference/workshop for amateur and professional photographers to learn and develop their craft. It's really neat to watch all the talent (subject) they brought in for this event!
There were fire dancers, BMX bikers, skateboarders, models, a fashion show, and a famous basketball player. (Don't ask me who he is; I'm literally terrible at that since I don't watch the sport.) I think he plays for the Houston Rockets, but beyond that, I have no idea.
The location is stunning, and instead of sitting my butt in the chair and writing, I've been running around all the events taking pictures and videos with my iPhone. Alas, today, I'm going to sit lakeside and write because, seriously, this book isn't going to write itself!
Now that I've gotten my personal scolding out of the way, let's talk Marco and Victoria's Instalust story. Their public, ahem, scene inspired me to write another, albeit more voyeuristic than public, but with the same general theme.
Aside from the VERY OUTDOOR scene in Sebastian, where they had it in a very steamy hot tub on a bristling cold day—that still gives me delicious flashbacks. This is my first public smeggy book, and I think I'm going to continue it all the way through.
I know y'all will LOVE it!
There were fire dancers, BMX bikers, skateboarders, models, a fashion show, and a famous basketball player. (Don't ask me who he is; I'm literally terrible at that since I don't watch the sport.) I think he plays for the Houston Rockets, but beyond that, I have no idea.
The location is stunning, and instead of sitting my butt in the chair and writing, I've been running around all the events taking pictures and videos with my iPhone. Alas, today, I'm going to sit lakeside and write because, seriously, this book isn't going to write itself!
Now that I've gotten my personal scolding out of the way, let's talk Marco and Victoria's Instalust story. Their public, ahem, scene inspired me to write another, albeit more voyeuristic than public, but with the same general theme.
Aside from the VERY OUTDOOR scene in Sebastian, where they had it in a very steamy hot tub on a bristling cold day—that still gives me delicious flashbacks. This is my first public smeggy book, and I think I'm going to continue it all the way through.
I know y'all will LOVE it!
September 17, 2024
Marco reminds me of Officer Hamilton
As I continue writing Marco and Victoria's instalust story, it's turning out more spicy and domineering than I planned. Marco took over the reins in their first sex scene by dragging Victoria into the bathroom of a public place and having his way with her. It surprised me as much as it did Vic. 🥵
It reminded me of another dominant guy I wrote last summer and released last September. Hamilton is a police officer, small town, second chance romance that poured out of me. I loved his neverending love for Molli Sitara, his childhood friend, high school girlfriend, and first love.
When she felt lost and adrift in a life that used her up and stole her soul, he was there to save her in more ways than one. He's super caring outside the bedroom and very demanding inside. It's exactly what they both needed to find their way back to each other and repair their broken hearts.
While I'm writing one dom, be sure to read Hamilton and tell me what you think. 😈. Enjoy!
It reminded me of another dominant guy I wrote last summer and released last September. Hamilton is a police officer, small town, second chance romance that poured out of me. I loved his neverending love for Molli Sitara, his childhood friend, high school girlfriend, and first love.
When she felt lost and adrift in a life that used her up and stole her soul, he was there to save her in more ways than one. He's super caring outside the bedroom and very demanding inside. It's exactly what they both needed to find their way back to each other and repair their broken hearts.
While I'm writing one dom, be sure to read Hamilton and tell me what you think. 😈. Enjoy!
September 10, 2024
Marco and Victoria's Story is Coming!
Happy Tuesday! Marco and Victoria's story is coming along nicely! I'm so excited about this cute and spicy Latin couple. They are sustainable environmentalist who work on projects for their firms that bring them together. But don't let the meet cute fool you, I've already written a spicy public bathroom scene🔥.
I received the developmental edits back from my wonderful editor, and boy, were she spot on with inconsistencies. She loves Marco and Victoria already! Yay!!
Did y'all have a chance to read Hades and Persephone's story in the anthology, As Fate Would Have It. Like my other dark romance series, it's a slow burn, enemies-to-lovers, and deliciously tantalizing as Hades negotiates her in his bed in exchange for her freedom.
Not to mention that this anthology is over 1K pages of steamy goodness with some F/M, M/M and other spicy couples.
I received the developmental edits back from my wonderful editor, and boy, were she spot on with inconsistencies. She loves Marco and Victoria already! Yay!!
Did y'all have a chance to read Hades and Persephone's story in the anthology, As Fate Would Have It. Like my other dark romance series, it's a slow burn, enemies-to-lovers, and deliciously tantalizing as Hades negotiates her in his bed in exchange for her freedom.
Not to mention that this anthology is over 1K pages of steamy goodness with some F/M, M/M and other spicy couples.
September 3, 2024
Anthology is LIVE
I can't believe it's September all ready! This year has flown by and I'm not sure I'm ready for this breakneck speed as I have two more books to release and write before 2025❣️ But hey, no pressure - haha.
Y'all really showed up and out for the anthology, As Fate Would Have It. We had such an overwhelming response and so many of you wonderful readers bought, read, reviewed, and posted about it❣️ It's really a lovely feeling reading the reviewing and seeing which stories resonated with you and which were your favorites.
That's the best thing about anthologies, there is always a story or two for everyone!
I'm hard at work on Marco and Victoria's book and sending the first half to my developmental editor today. Then I'll spend the next two weeks blitzing the rest of it to send to my line editor so I can bring it to you faster. The strange thing about this book is that I didn't have any tropes picked out in advance. I don't know why this occurred, I just started to write it.
Once I get the tropes figured out, then I'm going to finish up the cover and do a cover reveal on Instagram and Facebook. So if you don't already follow me there - join in the fun❣️
Y'all really showed up and out for the anthology, As Fate Would Have It. We had such an overwhelming response and so many of you wonderful readers bought, read, reviewed, and posted about it❣️ It's really a lovely feeling reading the reviewing and seeing which stories resonated with you and which were your favorites.
That's the best thing about anthologies, there is always a story or two for everyone!
I'm hard at work on Marco and Victoria's book and sending the first half to my developmental editor today. Then I'll spend the next two weeks blitzing the rest of it to send to my line editor so I can bring it to you faster. The strange thing about this book is that I didn't have any tropes picked out in advance. I don't know why this occurred, I just started to write it.
Once I get the tropes figured out, then I'm going to finish up the cover and do a cover reveal on Instagram and Facebook. So if you don't already follow me there - join in the fun❣️
August 27, 2024
As Fate Would Have It Releasing in 4 Days!
sustainability and environmental consciousness are cute, but don't let that fool ya? These Latin lovers are spicy hot 🔥
While working on that and plotting my two new series in 2025, I also have the anthology releasing in 4 DAYS❣️
I teamed up with four talented authors for a modern Gods and Goddess retelling anthology, As Fate Would Have It. I chose Hades and Persephone, and I love how their story is coming together. I do have to admit, there is only one small spicy scene, but it sets it up well for how this book will eventually go in 2025.
With this awesome anthology, you get over 1K pages of romance from M/M, F/M, MFM and varying spice levels. There's something for everyone in this book❣️
While working on that and plotting my two new series in 2025, I also have the anthology releasing in 4 DAYS❣️
I teamed up with four talented authors for a modern Gods and Goddess retelling anthology, As Fate Would Have It. I chose Hades and Persephone, and I love how their story is coming together. I do have to admit, there is only one small spicy scene, but it sets it up well for how this book will eventually go in 2025.
With this awesome anthology, you get over 1K pages of romance from M/M, F/M, MFM and varying spice levels. There's something for everyone in this book❣️
August 20, 2024
I have a hot new cub underway!!!
I've been busy writing the next book, Marco, in the Cougars and Cubs Series, and let me tell you, he's so stinkin' cute! He's all environmentally friendly and has a green thumb, which is a shared interest with sustainability-conscious Victoria Vega. But don't let all that homemade granola recipe couple fool ya, they are of Latin origin, passionate, and steamy hot 🔥
This will be the last of the cubs based in Houston as I turn my attention to launching a new series...bikers in Boston. I'm so excited about that series and those guys, that I'm itching to get these stories out of me asap to bring them to you! Yay!!
That being said, have you seen all the promo videos on my Instagram and Facebook about the anthology, As Fate Would Have It releasing in 11 days?
Let me tell you, some of the stories are VERY spicy and there is definitely something for everyone with the five stories in one book. Be sure to preorder now so you have it the morning of August 31❣️
This will be the last of the cubs based in Houston as I turn my attention to launching a new series...bikers in Boston. I'm so excited about that series and those guys, that I'm itching to get these stories out of me asap to bring them to you! Yay!!
That being said, have you seen all the promo videos on my Instagram and Facebook about the anthology, As Fate Would Have It releasing in 11 days?
Let me tell you, some of the stories are VERY spicy and there is definitely something for everyone with the five stories in one book. Be sure to preorder now so you have it the morning of August 31❣️
