R.T. Wolfe's Blog, page 5
July 24, 2012
Estimated Release Dates for Romantic Suspense, Black Creek Burning, Sequels…
Two months from today is the release date for my romantic suspense novel, Black Creek Burning. I’ve made some concrete goals for the release dates of the sequels. These are on the back of my business card I’ve posted to the left of this text.
I have some ARCs (Advanced Reading Copies) out for review with Master Gardeners, editors, DJs, community players and award winning authors. Thank you 
to all who have agreed to do a review! I’m lining up some book signings and air time. I’ve been working on blocking blog guest visits for the 3 weeks before the September release date and for some scattered dates after. Stay tuned for announcements about these and more. Below is a review from Master Gardener, Sharon Jaeger. Thank you, Sharon. You’re expertise is valued and appreciated.
This has been a thrilling process so far and the fun has yet to begin!
June 28, 2012
Review of Black Creek by a Master Gardener…
Thank you, Sharon, for your thoughtful read and review of my romantic suspense novel, Black Creek, due out September 24th! I’m sure the main character, Brie Chapman, would be pleased with your stamp of approval on her landscaping and gardening work.
“Black Creek is a book that can be enjoyed anywhere – on the beach, in a lounge chair, or relaxing in bed. The lives of two families and friends are intertwined despite their hardships and losses. Suspicions, love interests, and conflicts occur at intervals that keep the reader’s interest. The main character’s careers as teacher and landscaper draw her into the life of a neighbor, which kindles yet another emotional phase for her. Readers are left in suspense to the very end as to who the villain is and the “whys” being answered. Ms. Wolfe’s description of landscape designs gives her audience a visual for their mind’s eye. The choices of plants indicate that research was done not only on the environmental and horticultural needs necessary for that region, but also for aesthetic purposes.”
Sharon Jaeger
University of Illinois Master Gardener of McLean County
June 17, 2012
R.T. Wolfe Guest Blog Post and Release Date for Black Creek…
Visiting Blog Post: I had the honor of acting as guest blogger on award-winning author’s 
Laurie Larsen’s web page. Take a minute and stop by: Laurie Larsen’s Web Blog
Tentative Release Date for Black Creek: I signed with Crimson Romance in early June. Black Creek is slated to be released on September 24th. It will be available on Kindle, Nook, iTunes and more as well as by print-on-demand through Amazon or by stopping in any Barnes and Noble.
June 6, 2012
What Motivates a Writer to Write?
After a whirlwind of a week (or two!), I decided to sign with Crimson Romance. I am truly looking forward to working with them. Black Creek will be available through several ebook devices and through print-on-demand. The latter is a term for purchasing a print copy through an order, then having it mailed to you–as done through Amazon–or you ordering, then picking it up–as in at a Barnes and Noble. I’ll post more details here and on Facebook and Twitter as I learn them.
I can’t thank my amazing and wonderful readers enough for their hounding, support, pushing, support, humbling me and support! You’re truly wonderful and are a huge part of this.
Much to some of my fellow-authors’ demise, this biggest piece of what I’m taking away from this process is a clearer picture of why I write. When I was offered the first contract I was thrilled! But they wanted me to cut 12 to 17 K from my 92 K novel. Then, the snowball began its decent down the hill, picking up size and momentum as it went. Other companies moved my work to the top of previewing queue. Another offer emerged. I was thrilled again! But they wanted me sign for three years and agree to right of first refusal for subsequent novels in the series.
I realized I really just want to write novels.
I didn’t want to cut 12 K and didn’t want to commit to such a binding contract. I wasn’t in the author world when self-publishing was a four-letter word and was perfectly willing to dive into this on my own. All my ducks were in a row and I built up my confidence enough to request the one company ‘cut their cut’ to 6 K and the other company to drop the right of first refusal clause. To my surprise, both graciously offered to bend.
So, here I am a Crimson Romance author. I am revved and ready to fly. And I have you, my readers, to thank for it. Thank you!
May 15, 2012
Submission Requests…
I received requests from all 5 of the editors I pitched to at the Spring Fling Writer’s Conference; 1 within agency referral, 3 partials and 1 full manuscript request. As long as I was in the submitting mode, I sent to 3 other houses that looked like they may be a fit for Black Creek, 1 of which has already responded with a request to view the full. I can’t thank my readers enough for your requests for print copies and for the requests for ebook availability. You overwhelm and humble me. I will post as soon as I know something.
For now, I plan to let Eagle’s Flight sit for next 2 to 3 months as I wait to hear about interest for Black Creek…which leaves me with working on book three! I could have worse problems.
