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March 27, 2011
Six Sentence Sunday
As expected, I have to swap projects and revisit an old one.
I can't say I mind too much. I love this world. 
"This is a dream." When she spoke, their lips brushed. "You're a dream."
"Dreams have no substance." He gripped her hip, molded her to him. "I am substantial."
For more Six Sunday goodness, check out the official blog here.
March 23, 2011
In the Light of Day by Sasha Devlin
This week on PNRomantics, I'm blogging about trying something new.
My usual reads, and comfort reads, are fantasy or paranormal. So there's a whole lot of unexplored territory out there for me. Sasha Devlin's debut novella, In the Light of Day, comes out first thing in the morning, and I'm going to give it a try. It's m/m, which I've read, contemporary, which I've read, and it's also romantic suspense, which I haven't read except in almost classical examples.
I'm interested to see how Ms. Sasha blends the three together. Who knows? She might make a rom sus believer out of me.
Jaren's birthday weekend isn't going as planned. Instead of being in the arms of the man he fell hard for, he's alone at his lake cabin. With a bottle of wine. When Cooper shows up on his doorstep, all appears right with the world. Until Jaren realizes the real reason Cooper is there.
Cooper didn't mean to fall for someone he was working a case with. And certainly not a man. Cooper always thought he was straight, but posing as gay lovers to infiltrate a pornography ring had felt all too real. Now he has feelings for the sexy younger man. Strong ones. Just as he's prepared to drive to the cabin and give Jaren a birthday in bed he'll never forget, Cooper gets word the criminal they put away has escaped—and is coming after Jaren.
Jaren finally has the man of his dreams where he wants him, but for all the wrong reasons. He can trust Cooper to guard his body, but what about his heart?
You can find more information on this title here, or read an excerpt here.
For more information on the author, you can visit her website or blog.
If you'd like to interact with Sasha, check out her Twitter or Facebook accounts.
March 19, 2011
Six Sentence Sunday
I'm starting a new project, well, sort of. The characters and idea have been around for a while, but the world just got overhauled.
There's a chance I'll have to drop this and work on the sequel to another book soon, but until then…I'm happy to revisit these characters.
Had she been anywhere other than Astor Street, Lainie could have pretended this trip to the burbs was a pit stop instead of a final destination. As it was, her car idled at the curb before a tidy ranch-style house where an elderly gentleman tended his garden. She tapped her horn, and he glanced her way. Squinting into the sun, his weathered face crinkled in a grin that warmed her from the inside out. He tossed his gloves to the ground, and then waved her forward. And when her tires hit the concrete driveway, they rolled over the imprint of her five-year-old self's hands.
For more Six Sunday goodness, check out the official website here.
March 17, 2011
Freelance Editors Wanted
Come grow with us!
We're looking for a few good freelancers to join our team of editors, copyeditors, and proofreaders as we expand our editorial department. All are paid positions (including proofers).
Editors: We're looking for a couple of terrific editors who have experience with substantive and line editing. Do you have a thorough understanding of fiction craft, including plot, characterization, point of view, pacing, etc., including the word-level techniques for crafting professional-quality, contemporary prose? If you have previous editing experience or demonstrated proficiency with the elements of fiction (i.e. as an author, reviewer, educator, etc.) we'd like to talk. Especially if that experience is in electronic publishing.
Copyeditors: We're also looking for a few good wordsmiths who specialize in fiction. If you know the techniques and craft for building top-notch genre and/or literary prose, we're looking for you. If you have experience with non-fiction, scholarly, or technical publishing, we'd also like you to have some demonstrated proficency with creative writing, as fiction has its own specific needs, and CMoS is not the final destination. But you still need to know it. If you're a total word nerd and know when to apply changes for technical correctness and when to stay out of the way of good prose, we have work with your name on it.
Proofreaders: Ever thought you might want to get involved in editing? Or maybe you just love reading good books? If you have an avid interest in fiction, a higher-than-average grasp of grammar, usage, spelling, etc., and a detail-oriented personality (that means you're a perfectionist) then you might be a good fit. You need a sharp eye, the kind that sees what's wrong with things instead of what's good about them, and can spot a typo a mile away. Experience isn't required, but if you have some background in proofing or correcting other people's work–the boss's correspondence, the company newsletter, your students' papers–this could be a fun way to earn a little extra money and perhaps step up into other things.
To be considered for any of these freelance positions, send an email to help@etopia-press.net. Please indicate the position you're interested in, your experience or qualifications, and any genre or other preferences you may have.
For more information, see the website.
Paranormal Romantics
I blogged today over at PNRomantics. I gave insight and tips on Amazon tagging. I may post about the new category feature next week. Hmm. Things to ponder. If you're interested in how to up your book's visibility, check out my post here.
March 15, 2011
Retro Romance
Yesterday's Romances for Today's Reader.
Samhain Publishing® is proud to introduce our newest venture, Retro Romance™.
Classic romances from the 70's, 80's, and 90's can find new life in the digital age with Samhain Publishing®.
If you are an author with digital rights to your classic romances, we would love to hear from you. Samhain will take on the multiple steps of digital publication – copyediting, formatting, cover treatment and wide digital distribution – while you reap the hassle-free rewards.
We employ a sliding royalty scale, and are offering terms of 30% of list price for the first 2,500 copies sold, 35% of list for the next 2,500 copies sold, and 40% of list thereafter.
If you are an author looking for a digital publishing partner for your older romance novels, look no further than Samhain Publishing®.
Submissions and inquiries can be sent to: RetroRomance@samhainpublishing.com.
March 13, 2011
Six Sentence Sunday
Here we go again. :)
"How is this not about you?" He said, "I buried the past. You're the one toting a shovel."
"If you were more open with me, I wouldn't have to dig for information on my own."
"What can your knowing possibly change?" His brow wrinkled.
For more Six Sunday goodness, check out the official blog here.
March 11, 2011
Pitch your book to Heather Howland of Entangled Publishing
Polish those three line pitches and shine up your first 100 words! From 9 a.m. to midnight on March 18th, members will have the chance to pitch to Heather Howland, managing editor at Entangled Publishing.
Founded by industry-savvy authors and backed by a successful media corporation, Entangled Publishing utilizes a bold new business model to bridge the gap between traditional and indie publishing. We implement the agency model across all departments at Entangled, which means everyone from the copy editor to the marketing director has a stake in your book.
In other words, we don't make money unless you do.
Heather is looking for novels and novellas in the following genres for publication in August 2011 and beyond:
* Paranormal and Urban Fantasy
* Science Fiction
* Fantasy
* Contemporary and Romantic Suspense
* Upper "YA" (17-22 yo protags) that will appeal to older teens and young 20-somethings
All submissions must contain strong romantic elements. We consider all heat levels, however erotic elements should not be the focus of the story.
Please visit Entangled Publishing for more information and to meet the fabulous staff.
http://www.entangledpublishing.com
WHEN: Mar 18, 2011 9:00 AM EST – Mar 18, 2011 11:00 PM EST
COST: FREE for ALL PREMIUM Members!
FREE for Basic Members
REGISTRATION: This event does not require registration.
WHO:
Heather Howland began editing in the legal and technical sectors eight years ago while working as a Production Manager. After honing her fiction editing skills as a freelancer and acquisitions editor with a small ePress, she accepted the position of Managing Editor for Entangled Publishing. Originally from sunny California, Heather now lives in the Land of Perpetual Cloud Cover and Mold—aka the Pacific Northwest—with her handsome husband, two autistic sons, and their two dogs. Whenever she can spare the time, Heather puts her BS in creative writing and psychology to use writing dark, literary YA fiction.
D. Renee Bagby Presents First Chapters
Passing this along.
D. Renee Bagby Presents First Chapters is in need of content again.
http://dreneebagbypresentsfirstchapters.blogspot.com/
This is a FREE promotional service for all romance authors. The blog posts the ENTIRE first chapter of your book for the sampling pleasure of readers around the net. Along with your first chapter is your author URL, cover, and buy links. One new chapter is posted each day so everyone has a chance to be at the top of the blog. All past posts are kept in the blog archive and can be accessed by author, publisher, and/or genre.
Blog posts are syndicated to Twitter – http://twitter.com/drb1stchp — and the blog fan page on FB – http://www.facebook.com/DRB1stChapters . As well, I include the links in my monthly newsletter. Each month the blog readers (and authors if they are so inclined) get a chance to vote on the best cover, the best first line, the best last line, and the best overall first chapter of those chapters posted in the previous month. Winners of each category have their cover and a link back to the chapter post in the sidebar of the blog for an entire month. Winners of best cover and best first chapter have their covers added to the photo section of the FB fan page.
Follow the submission guidelines to take advantage of this opportunity:
http://dreneebagbypresentsfirstchapters.blogspot.com/p/submissions.html
**Quick FAQ**
- Book must be available for purchase at time of submission (priority given to new releases)
- Romance or Strong Romantic Elements
- ANY romance sub-genre, relationship type, and heat level
- No YA
- No self-pub/vanity/subsidy
- Not publisher specific. Blog boasts 81 publishers currently
- Novelettes to Plus Novels — size doesn't matter so long as you have a "Chapter One"
- ENTIRE first chapter or prologue (not both). No excerpts.
- PLEASE follow submission guidelines. There is an extended FAQ there as well.
Have a happy,
Renee
March 9, 2011
Paranormal Romantics
Today I blogged about musical inspiration. Specifically, Christina Perri's Jar of Hearts song and video. Cool stuff. I embedded the video in my post if you haven't seen it yet. (I am a serial embedder.) Check it out here.
