Eden Winters's Blog, page 81
July 18, 2011
Five Divas and a Fabulous Review for Fanning the Flames at Dark Divas Reviews
Crys at Dark Divas Reviews rated Fanning the Flames Five Delightful Divas, and had this to say :
Some holiday-themed stories are best enjoyed in their season, but the humor and sweetness of Fanning the Flames by Eden Winters make it welcome all year round.
Read full review here:
Here's the blurb:
The man of Barry's dreams has gone from a sugarplum fantasy to sweet reality, thanks to the GLBT dating site GetaDate.com. Introducing a new boyfriend to the family and settling into coupledom isn't the easiest thing in the world for a man with little dating experience, but the romantic demands of Valentine's Day are beyond Barry's imagination. His piteous cry for help brings all kinds of suggestions from family and friends.
Fully believing he's found the perfect ways to charm his sweetheart, Barry isn't prepared to hear "Achoo!" at every turn. Adam's allergic to what? And will sneezes and welts wreck Barry's painstaking plans for fanning the flames?
Find it here:
Some holiday-themed stories are best enjoyed in their season, but the humor and sweetness of Fanning the Flames by Eden Winters make it welcome all year round.
Read full review here:
Here's the blurb:
The man of Barry's dreams has gone from a sugarplum fantasy to sweet reality, thanks to the GLBT dating site GetaDate.com. Introducing a new boyfriend to the family and settling into coupledom isn't the easiest thing in the world for a man with little dating experience, but the romantic demands of Valentine's Day are beyond Barry's imagination. His piteous cry for help brings all kinds of suggestions from family and friends.
Fully believing he's found the perfect ways to charm his sweetheart, Barry isn't prepared to hear "Achoo!" at every turn. Adam's allergic to what? And will sneezes and welts wreck Barry's painstaking plans for fanning the flames?
Find it here:
July 16, 2011
Rainbow Award Cover Contest - Round 1, Slot 12
Who knew there were so many m/m novels released in the last year? Once again it's time to vote for your favorite covers.
Here's the covers:
Here's the poll:
I'd also like to encourage all authors who released a m/m novel in the last year to enter this contest if they haven't done so already. There is no charge.
Here's the covers:
Here's the poll:
I'd also like to encourage all authors who released a m/m novel in the last year to enter this contest if they haven't done so already. There is no charge.
July 11, 2011
Night Watch is Now a Free Read at ARe!
Last week my novel The Telling posted all All Romance Ebooks as a free read, and it's joined this week by the short sequel Night Watch, which picks up roughly a year where The Telling left off.
Javier "Jay" Ortiz had always considered the Fourth of July a time for celebrations, fireworks, and cookouts – that is, until he met Michael Ritter, a US Army veteran traumatized by the horrors of war. For Michael, the Roman candles sound like rockets and the pops and blasts of fireworks mimic rifles and grenades. When bitter memories trap him in the hell of his own mind, can his partner's love bring him back?Find it here.
The cover was designed by my good friend Jared Rackler, of Jared Rackler Designs, and I think it's so perfect for the story.
The Other Side of the Coin
As a writer, I belong to several online groups for both readers and writers, and on both forums I've seen debates about whether or not authors should respond to reviews, or make contact with reviewers at all. And haven't we all seen recent articles about author meltdowns in regards to critique?
I love chatting with reviewers, personally. Okay, I love chatting with pretty much anybody, especially if they're talking books, so I'm one of those authors who will gush, "Thanks for your kind words," or say,"sorry you didn't like it," if someone takes time out of their busy day to comment. Hey! I'm getting free feedback that can help me grow as a writer. I won't deny that it hurts when someone doesn't like what I've poured my heart and soul into, but not everyone will. My goal is still for anyone who buys my book to think they got their money's worth.
Anyway, enough about me. What I really want to share is a very eloquent answer to the question of 'should authors reply to reviews?' from a reviewer's perspective. It's posted at Cryselle's Bookshelf, and I found it quite interesting.
See post here.
I love chatting with reviewers, personally. Okay, I love chatting with pretty much anybody, especially if they're talking books, so I'm one of those authors who will gush, "Thanks for your kind words," or say,"sorry you didn't like it," if someone takes time out of their busy day to comment. Hey! I'm getting free feedback that can help me grow as a writer. I won't deny that it hurts when someone doesn't like what I've poured my heart and soul into, but not everyone will. My goal is still for anyone who buys my book to think they got their money's worth.
Anyway, enough about me. What I really want to share is a very eloquent answer to the question of 'should authors reply to reviews?' from a reviewer's perspective. It's posted at Cryselle's Bookshelf, and I found it quite interesting.
See post here.
July 8, 2011
The Telling, now at ARe!
My very first novel, The Telling, is now available at All Romance Ebooks as a free read. Sadly, it's only in PDF format, because I don't know how to create the other kind. (I had help with the PDF!) Anyone know the secret to creating an EPUB or other format that's not gonna require me to whip out my poor, long-suffering credit card?
Here's the link to ARe:
Here's the link to ARe:
July 7, 2011
When Sequels Happen...
There I was, typing away, fingers flying on the keyboard, muse perched on my shoulder asking if I had more beer, and then....WHAM!!!!! I stare in horror as The Angel of 13th Street 2 - Broken Wing squirms and wriggles, and then, like some weird, single-cell thing-a-ma-bob on a microscope slide at the local junior high school, it splits! I mean, completely in two, right down the middle! I now have two books in progress that cover the same period in time. What was to have been one novel told from four points of view in now two, with two POVs each: Broken Wing steps into position as The Angel of 13th Street 3, and the still squalling newborn Fallen Angel will become The Angel of 13th Street 2, leaving me roughly 26,000 words into each book.
Probably for best, though. Broken Wing is gonna require a whole lot more research. Serves me right for saying, "Outline? I don't need no stinking outline!" Sigh. Perhaps it's time to rethink my writing method.
Probably for best, though. Broken Wing is gonna require a whole lot more research. Serves me right for saying, "Outline? I don't need no stinking outline!" Sigh. Perhaps it's time to rethink my writing method.
July 2, 2011
I Found a New Terry!
Although the next installment of The Telling is currently on hold while I work on The Angel of 13th Street 2, I stumbled across some pictures the other day that I feel are much more perfect for Terry than the one I originally chose. As a beta said, "No wonder he gets away with being such an ass..."
So, what do you think? Can this man help poor Ryan learn to live again?
So, what do you think? Can this man help poor Ryan learn to live again?
My Muse Has Returned From Hiatus!
Though it's not that much, word-wise, I did managed to forward The Angel of Thirteenth Street 2, tentatively titled Broken Wings, today. I made it through a key scene, with four more major scenes to write. At 35,000 words, I estimate I'm about halfway through with the first draft.
By necessity, this installment of the Angel series will be longer, as it features not one, but two couples. Noah and Jeremy's relationship is still new, though they're definitely "established" at this point, and fearing what will happen when Jeremy leaves for college.
Two new characters are being introduced. One is a young man who's trying to find his way back from drug addiction, and the other has reason to make sure the man succeeds. Although these things cannot be rushed, I'm hoping to have this manuscript polished and submitted by August. At least, that's the goal.
By necessity, this installment of the Angel series will be longer, as it features not one, but two couples. Noah and Jeremy's relationship is still new, though they're definitely "established" at this point, and fearing what will happen when Jeremy leaves for college.
Two new characters are being introduced. One is a young man who's trying to find his way back from drug addiction, and the other has reason to make sure the man succeeds. Although these things cannot be rushed, I'm hoping to have this manuscript polished and submitted by August. At least, that's the goal.
Rainbow Awards: Cover Contest - Round 1 - Slot 10
Sorry, I'm late posting this, but life's been hectic lately. I think you know the drill by now, you're offered fifty lovely covers and can only vote for twenty-five. Sigh.
The covers are saved here:
And here is the poll:
Opening one window for covers and another for the poll is what works best for me.
So many beautiful offerings this week!
June 27, 2011
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words - A Promo Op for Writers
Oh wow. Crys at Cryselle's Bookshelf has posted the most intriguing photo prompt on her site for last week's "Thousand Word Thursday." I. Must. Resist! *Grits teeth and exerts willpower* I have edits to do!
The invitation is open to authors to write a story, poem, etc., of up to 1,000 words, of whatever comes to mind when seeing the lovely young man waking up alone. Isn't that sad? Maybe his lover is the kitchen, hoping to surprise him with breakfast in bed. Or perhaps he's woken up lonely to find his that his fickle lover didn't come home last night... again.
Gets those creative juices flowing and tell the story. Crys will not only post the story, but your bio, back list, etc., so it's not only fun, it's a great promotional opportunity. Here's the link.
She posts a new picture every week, so if this one doesn't speak to you (or, like me, you're too busy drooking to do much else), be sure to check back.
The invitation is open to authors to write a story, poem, etc., of up to 1,000 words, of whatever comes to mind when seeing the lovely young man waking up alone. Isn't that sad? Maybe his lover is the kitchen, hoping to surprise him with breakfast in bed. Or perhaps he's woken up lonely to find his that his fickle lover didn't come home last night... again.
Gets those creative juices flowing and tell the story. Crys will not only post the story, but your bio, back list, etc., so it's not only fun, it's a great promotional opportunity. Here's the link.
She posts a new picture every week, so if this one doesn't speak to you (or, like me, you're too busy drooking to do much else), be sure to check back.
