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February 1, 2014
Guest author — M.S. Kaye
This week, my author on Romancing the Pen will be M.S. Kaye!
M.S. Kaye is the author of Once.
Here’s the book blurb:
Her first and also her Once.
Jonathan is studying to become a priest. He is three days from taking vows. He will not be a priest.
Rebecca’s major is pre-law. She is supposed to take over her father’s law firm. She will not be lawyer.
Their paths cross at exactly the right moment, when each most needs to hear what the other has to say. Jonathan’s structured life is turned sideways, but Rebecca also helps him learn how to forgive himself. It was self-defense, not murder. Rebecca finds the strength to stand up to her father, to be the real her. If Jonathan likes her writing, it must be worth pursuing.
They must each struggle to forge a new path without each other’s comfort and strength, with only memories of the one day that changed everything.
If you love writing, or have ever thought about becoming an author, I think you’ll love her topic.
Join us at Romancing the Pen!
Watch the #trailer for Rumer
If you haven’t dropped by my YouTube channel, why not do it today to take a look at some of my book trailers!
Start by checking out the latest one for Rumer.
I like the music my publisher tracked in for this one.
January 27, 2014
Guest blogging at From the Heart Romance Writer’s Voices from the Heart blog
Instead of just once a month, I’m now blogging twice a month on the 12th and the 27th over at Voices from the Heart! A blog from From the Heart Romance Writers!
Who knows what I’ll talk about each month 
But, whatever it is…why don’t you join me, and stay for awhile.
And while you’re there, take a look at some of the great posts from other members of FTHRW.
January 26, 2014
A discussion with myself about #writing
I haven’t been a published author for many years. When I see my books in book stores, or listed on online book sellers, it inspires me to continue to do what I do. And, hopefully, continue to grow and become a better story teller with each adventure I create.
As a reader, I’ve fallen in love with Historical Fiction. So, naturally, I guess, I’ve decided to take on this challenge as a writer, too. Historical fiction is a completely different animal from contemporary fiction. Being true to my characters in every way: dialogue, clothing, social norms, etc. takes a lot of thought, and is nothing like contemporary fiction. With Contemporary Fiction, I can easily read a newspaper article, or watch a news broadcast to get an idea of how my heroine can challenge or push the boundaries. With Historical Fiction, I can do some of the same, but because of a much smaller network of support, and challenges with technology staying within the boundaries of what could and would be done can be a challenge of its own, especially if you’re not writing Science Fiction.
I think my love of fiction (all genres) influences my writing. Some of my pieces may be more mainstream, or Women’s Fiction in their read and feel. Where as my current work-in-progress would definitely be classified as Romance. It is extremely interesting to me when I finish writing a piece, and I sit back to read it to determine which publishers to pitch. It is even difficult
But, I don’t believe I could write any other way. And I grow as an author, I become even more solid in my hybrid style of writing. It’s the story I love to tell. I love writing stories about a woman’s journey. A story that tells how she moves from where she is when the reader is first introduced to her to where she will stand when the story has been told. My stories don’t always necessarily have a love interest introduced, immediately, and that’s on purpose. Sometimes, my women need to grow into themselves before they’re ready to find love. Or, at least before they can recognize it.
Because of my love of many different types of stories and styles writing, my writing process involves reading a lot. I like to keep myself open to all sources of information as possible pieces to a story I want to tell. I’m a true pantser, so I keep a lot of notes, that eventually evolve into a loose story structure that gets tweaked time and time again, as I tell the story.
Writing is such a personal journal journey for every author. We all tell our stories in different ways, and have many ways of accomplishing our goal of completing a story. I enjoy the art of story telling. For me creating the story, it’s one of my favorite parts of writing. Talking to readers who enjoy the stories I tell is another favorite.
If I didn’t write, I’m not sure what I would be doing, Maybe music, or some other form of creative expression. Some form of story telling.
What about you? What’s your process as a writer?
To find out more about the writing process of some of my friends, visit their blogs:
Now Available from Angela Kay Austin
I really love this one! Okay, so I say that about all of my books, but check out the free sample on Amazon, and you tell me what you think.
Rumer Wilson married the love of her life ten years ago, has two beautiful children, and what she believes is a wonderful life to prove it. But, does anybody ever control love? Her world spirals into an unfamiliar place of uncertainty for everything she holds dear, when her husband falls in love with a woman hiding secrets.
Sebastian Ortiz has loved many women. Rumer is a means to an end. He doesn’t want to hurt her, but he needs her – for revenge on the man who hurt his sister – the sister he’s protected from harm his whole life.
Neither Rumer or Sebastian could imagine what comes next…
Welcome! Welcome! Welcome!
For many years, I’ve hosted my blog on blogspot.com, but now I’ve decided to move my blog back to my website! I hope that everyone who followed my blog at blogspot will join me here at the new home of my blog!
January 22, 2014
Just a little tidbit from Rumer. #newrelease #MFRWhooks
Tugging at her stained blue flannel pajamas with little yellow ducks, she wondered if any man would think they were sexy. They were a gift Luke and Maddie had bought her for Mother’s Day, and they were comfy. Hurriedly, she tore them off, and searched through her dresser for something silky and more grown up. The only thing she could find was a black full slip she would normally wear to church under one of her dresses.
Rumer assessed herself again, and thought much better. The black slip had thicker bra-like straps, but the silky fabric flowed softly over her breasts and hips. It had a little split on the right side, and a little strip of lace encircled the hem. She sprayed a little cucumber melon body spray on her skin; turned the radio on to one of her favorite jazz stations, and lit some vanilla scented candles.
Here's more on Rumer.
Rumer Wilson married the love of her life ten years ago, has two beautiful children, and what she believes is a wonderful life to prove it. But, does anybody ever control love? Her world spirals into an unfamiliar place of uncertainty for everything she holds dear, when her husband falls in love with a woman hiding secrets.
Sebastian Ortiz has loved many women. Rumer is a means to an end. He doesn’t want to hurt her, but he needs her – for revenge on the man who hurt his sister – the sister he’s protected from harm his whole life.Neither Rumer or Sebastian could imagine what comes next…
Purchase TODAY!
January 20, 2014
A discussion with myself about #writing.
As a reader, I've fallen in love with Historical Fiction. So, naturally, I guess, I've decided to take on this challenge as a writer, too. Historical fiction is a completely different animal from contemporary fiction. Being true to my characters in every way: dialogue, clothing, social norms, etc. takes a lot of thought, and is nothing like contemporary fiction. With Contemporary Fiction, I can easily read a newspaper article, or watch a news broadcast to get an idea of how my heroine can challenge or push the boundaries. With Historical Fiction, I can do some of the same, but because of a much smaller network of support, and challenges with technology staying within the boundaries of what could and would be done can be a challenge of its own, especially if you're not writing Science Fiction.
I think my love of fiction (all genres) influences my writing. Some of my pieces may be more mainstream, or Women's Fiction in their read and feel. Where as my current work-in-progress would definitely be classified as Romance. It is extremely interesting to me when I finish writing a piece, and I sit back to read it to determine which publishers to pitch. It is even difficult :-)
But, I don't believe I could write any other way. And I grow as an author, I become even more solid in my hybrid style of writing. It's the story I love to tell. I love writing stories about a woman's journey. A story that tells how she moves from where she is when the reader is first introduced to her to where she will stand when the story has been told. My stories don't always necessarily have a love interest introduced, immediately, and that's on purpose. Sometimes, my women need to grow into themselves before they're ready to find love. Or, at least before they can recognize it.
Because of my love of many different types of stories and styles writing, my writing process involves reading a lot. I like to keep myself open to all sources of information as possible pieces to a story I want to tell. I'm a true pantser, so I keep a lot of notes, that eventually evolve into a loose story structure that gets tweaked time and time again, as I tell the story.
Writing is such a personal journal journey for every author. We all tell our stories in different ways, and have many ways of accomplishing our goal of completing a story. I enjoy the art of story telling. For me creating the story, it's one of my favorite parts of writing. Talking to readers who enjoy the stories I tell is another favorite.
If I didn't write, I'm not sure what I would be doing, Maybe music, or some other form of creative expression. Some form of story telling.
What about you? What's your process as a writer?
To find out more about the writing process of some of my friends, visit their blogs:
Brien Michaels
Chelle Cordero
LaVerne Thompson
January 14, 2014
Something new by #AngelaKayAustin!
Rumer Wilson married the love of her life ten years ago, has two beautiful children, and what she believes is a wonderful life to prove it. But, does anybody ever control love? Her world spirals into an unfamiliar place of uncertainty for everything she holds dear, when her husband falls in love with a woman hiding secrets.
Sebastian Ortiz has loved many women. Rumer is a means to an end. He doesn’t want to hurt her, but he needs her – for revenge on the man who hurt his sister – the sister he’s protected from harm his whole life.
Neither Rumer or Sebastian could imagine what comes next...
Purchase TODAY!!!
January 8, 2014
What do you use to help develop your characters? #writing
I usually keep one of those old fashioned composition pads (you remember the ones you used in college) to do a rough sketch of my story, which eventually becomes a more detailed story structure. Then I start looking at my main characters and create a character profile for each.
That profile usually contains character basics: age, ethnicity, height, weight, etc. It also includes things like job, education, relationships, and life motivations.
As I build out my motivation, and characters begin to come to life for me, the pieces flush out more. I begin to see how the characters fit together to create the puzzle of my story. If one character is ex-military, and another always dreamed of being military, but wasn't...how does that affect their relationship? What is the back story on both that shaped each character's opinions/feelings of the military?
What do you use to help you build out your characters and your story?
