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Letting Go

Writing is fraught with emotion. We feel everything our characters feel – sometimes tenfold. When we’re editing, we feel elation and complete ineptitude (sometimes all in the same paragraph). When it’s time to show our baby to our critique partners, we feel apprehension and hope.

And, that’s not including all that writers go through when we query. The highs and lows so vast that we pull G-forces without leaving our desk.

Yeah. You can see why we drink.

There’s another emotion plaguing me. It’s the sense of something coming to a close. The feeling that it’s time for me to say good-bye.

Last weekend, while finishing up a round of edits for Pardon Falls, my sequel to Phoenix, that overwhelming sense of both sadness and excitement took my breath away. The first time I felt this was when I gave Phoenix it’s final scrub before publication. I knew it was the last time I was taking that trip into a story I lived in for so long – akin to standing on the stage at graduation.

I know I’m not quite done with Pardon Falls. There’s still a bit of tweaking to do (Editor’s Note: Tweaking, not Twerking. I know you were thinking that), and some line edits. But, for me to feel that with the “novel that would never end” reassured me that maybe, finally, possibly I’m getting close.

It’s a bittersweet elation. How could I possibly be excited to say goodbye to this story and to characters that live with me every day?

I’m curious as to if it’s something exclusive to me. So, I asked a few of my writing buddies for their thoughts.

The lovely C.A. Szarek is the prolific author of eleventy billion books (seriously, that’s the count of her catalog). I asked her if she experiences this hesitation to let go with each of her stories. She assures me it gets easier with the more books we publish.

“I get emotional too, but nothing compares to the sense of accomplishment I feel when I finish a book. I also usually have to give a dreamy sigh or two since my couple is now in HEA land,” she said. 

Note to self: Maybe I should try my hand at happy endings. (There’s about three of you that’s doing the Butthead giggle right now. I know who you are.)

My good friend Jeff Bacot agrees with that reluctance to let a story go. Rumor has it that his follow up to On the Hole is complete, but until I asked his thoughts on this blog post, he hadn’t been able to put his finger on why he’s holding back. (Jeff, take your finger off it and let us see it for God’s sake!)

Chrissy also brings up a very valid point. When I finish a novel, it may be the end for me and that particular aspect of the writing journey, but it’s only the beginning for the people reading it.

So, while I say goodbye to Mandy, David and Josh, I hope the rest of you will welcome them with a heartfelt hello.

Time is Not on My Side

Human beings are obsessed with time. We personify it – it either flies or crawls, but most often it marches on. We yearn to go back or forward. Time is either on our side or working against us. Time is a luxury, but it’s also free. And, sadly, some people waste time.

Regardless, like the sands through an hour glass, these are the days of our lives. Time stops for no one.

It especially doesn’t stop for a busy author trying to finish her second book while promoting her first. I’m embarrassed that Pardon Falls isn’t out yet. Maybe it’s a rookie mistake to think that I could meet my original, self-imposed deadline. Or, maybe it’s my muse’s way of showing me I’m not really in control.

Whatever my excuse du jour is, it stops here.

Starting this weekend, finishing Pardon Falls becomes my number one priority. Ahead of that barbecue trip, or music festival or shopping trip (sorry friends! I still love you dearly). I have to take back control of my time.

Luckily, I don’t think I need that much time. I have just a few more chapters to finish editing before I let my publisher take a peek. Then, I’ll bring PF with me to the West Texas A&M Writer’s Academy in a few weeks for a much-anticipated butt-kicking editing class. All that to say I’m getting close. Whew.

Alright, enough wasting time blogging. I need to get back to work.

My Love Affair with 2014

Dear 2014,

I love you.

I know it’s still early in our relationship, but I feel that we get each other. Please don’t think I’m one of those girls that is going to start naming our kids just 11 days in, but there is something different about you. You’re different from all the other years.

Don’t get me wrong, 2012 and 2013 were good to me. I mean 2012 brought the publication of Phoenix and the realization of a lifelong dream. And, 2013 gave me a chance to share Amanda, Alex and Shiloh’s stories with so many people, the release of the audiobook version of Phoenix and the amazing award from the Texas Association of Authors.

So, what is different about you, 2014? Why do I feel that we have a special connection after barely getting to know each other?

It’s promise.

I already know a few gifts you’ll be bearing this year. Pardon Falls (finally!), writing that story that’s been whirling around in my head for the last six months or so, participation in a writers’ academy this summer that can’t get here soon enough and book events in Houston and San Antonio.

2014, you may be the one. Keep it up and I just might bring you home to meet my parents.

Smooches,

Kim

 

Eternally Grateful

I usually skip most of the Facebook memes that go around (honestly, I don’t think there are 10 things you don’t know about me …). And, one of those I skipped this year is the November daily musings on what we are grateful for. It’s not that I am not grateful – I am! – but not just the month of November. So, I’ll kill two birds with one stone and share 10 things I’m grateful for.

My Parents. Not only did they give me life, but they taught me how to live my dreams with respect for others and integrity.
My Sister. For still speaking to me after sharing a house with me during my teenage years, but also for being so supportive.
My Husband. It’s hard living with a writer. We get cranky for what appears to be no reason, but in reality it’s a stupid sentence driving us crazy. Not only does he put up with my mood swings and lack of cooking skills, but he stood by me while I chased my dream of writing.
My excellent publisher . I only wish that every writer has someone like Robyn in their corner when it comes time to bring their work into the world. She is fiercely loyal and always willing to be there for me whenever I need her.
My Writing Buddies. Carol, Jayna, Chrissy, Jeff, Susie, Bryan, Joe, Bethany, Claire, Scot, Nanon and oh gosh, I know I’m forgetting someone so please forgive me … But you guys are my biggest cheerleaders, but also the first to call me on my BS. Writing is a really lonely hobby/sport/profession/obsession, but I couldn’t ask for a better family of friends.
My Muse. I know I’m lucky to have not only the ability to put together words that paint pictures, but I feel truly fortunate to have whatever it is that whispers stories in my ears and gives me glimpses of people who feel as real to me as anyone I meet on the street. I may get frustrated with my Muse when she gets distracted or plays hide-and-seek with me, but she is the heart and soul of my writing life.
Readers. It’s been a year since Phoenix came out and in that time I’ve made new friends and caught up with old friends – all people who have been so kind as to spend their hard earned free time and money to read my work. I still pinch myself when someone says that they read Phoenix and fell in love with the characters. Thank you for so much.
My Dog. Charlie has taught me so much in the year since we adopted him, but mainly patience and flexibility. He is nothing like my last dog, Katie; and I love him so much for that. The lessons he’s taught me are so invaluable to writing – just because one book was relatively easy to raise (or write), doesn’t mean the next will be … But when you accept him (and the book) for what he is, the pay off is immeasurable.
My Health. I know this may sound superficial, but I am so thankful for a strong and healthy body. Sitting and writing doesn’t take a lot of physical strength, but lugging books to events and standing for hours on end talking to readers sure does.
My Mistakes. Mistakes are wonderful. Mistakes prove that you took chances. Mistakes teach. And, a mistake is ten times better than regret. Sure, some mistakes are worse than others (and much less public than big bangs in the 80s …), but I wouldn’t be the person I am today without making a few mistakes along the way.

This is just a fraction of what I have to be thankful for every day of my life. What about you? What are you thankful for?

P.S. Wine and Coffee are ranked 11 and 12 … because you know I didn’t forget them.

Why I Suck at Blogging

Wow. It’s been more than two months since my last blog post. So long that when I went to the site to type this, I was afraid I forgot my password.

Yah. Not good.

It’s not that I don’t understand the value of having an active blog. I know that it’s important for my writing career to keep my name out there and the web hits up. And, it’s not that I don’t have anything to say. I’ve composed a thousand blog posts in my head while driving to and from work, but until technology can reach the point where Siri can read my thoughts, those posts are still sitting in my head.

So, if I haven’t been blogging, what exactly have I been doing the last couple of months? Well, in no particular order …

Received edits from my awesome writers group on Pardon Falls.
Worked my butt off at my day job.
Sold books I’ve written.
Researched books to write.
Went on vacation.

The grave of someone who is still very much loved at the Terlingua Ghost Town cemetery.

Entertained my high-energy, two-year-old Lab. I’m waiting for the puppy stage to end any day now.
Discovered I can still hula hoop.
Read some outstanding manuscripts as part of Greater Fort Worth Writers’ beta manuscript program. There are some great books coming out soon!

My excellent publisher, Robyn Short of goodmedia press, with me at the Texas Association of Authors awards dinner.

Rode a horse for the first time in 20 years … and didn’t fall off.
Attended the Texas Book Festival in Austin where I received the award for Best General Fiction of 2013 for Phoenix from the Texas Association of Authors.
Making said edits to Pardon Falls so it can be ready for public consumption in 2014.

Whew. I’m sure I’m forgetting some thing, but, well, you get the idea. My UP band already chastises me for not getting enough sleep (Editor’s Note: If you know me in real life and are questioning that statement, it’s true, even I am not getting enough sleep these days), but I promise that as soon as these edits are done, blogging will become a priority for me again.

Pinky swear.

 

First Day of School

As I sipped my coffee this morning, browsing through Facebook at all the back-to-school pictures, I recalled that feeling of mixed anticipation and trepidation. How I yearned to impress new friends, but in reality ended up embarrassing myself in such a manner that I am still teased today. (Exhibit A: The time I burned my a** by sitting on a curling iron.)

Ahem, I digress …

I realized I share something with those wide-eyed children wearing backpacks filled with No. 2 pencils.

Yesterday, my friends, I went back to school by starting a brand new novel. New in the sense that this is completely independent of the Phoenix trilogy. Brand new cast of characters in a brand new setting with brand new conflict.

And I’m facing every bit of fear and excitement that I’m sure several scholars felt: will they like me? Will they be nice to me? Which one is going to give me a wedgie?

So far, I’ve met my protagonist and, of course, I really like her. She’s smart, brave, a bit myopic, but also someone who cares and nurtures those she loves (putting her dog in a bicycle helmet for protection, for example, and yes, he let her). And, I’ve had my other main character chatter to me all day today … we’re going to have to talk about leaving momma alone while she’s at work, but I think it’s just because he’s eager to tell me his story.

It’s still early to tell you much else about the story. I’m somewhat superstitious like that. Until I’m sure this story won’t break up with me after making out under the bleachers, I’m going to keep quiet for a little bit longer.

I’ve got my No. 2 pencil ready though, and I’m excited about the promise of what a new school year novel may bring me. Writers (and readers), what do you most look forward to with a new novel?

Happy First Day of School!

Cheers,

K

Reading Room with Matthew Bryant

My guest in this week’s Reading Room, my good friend and GFWW buddy Matthew Bryant, has a very special distinction. Not only do our debut novels share a birthday (must read Towers – it’s fricking awesome!), but my dad reviewed Towers on Amazon before he reviewed my novel. (Editor’s Note: Yes, I realize it’s cheating, just have to give my dad a hard time)

So sit back, let Matthew entertain you as he so often does in our writers group meetings. And, then buy his book.

Oh he just looks sweet and innocent. But inside lurks an evil genius.

What role has books and reading played in your life?

Books have always been a vice, playing well into my escapist personality. Action, adventure, drama, even romance have always been a flip of the pages away. I got put on academic probation after my first year of college because I kept skipping classes to hang in the library and read. Ironically it was my later years of partying that pulled my grades up to As.

(Editor’s Note: Yeah, those libraries get us all into trouble)

What are some of your favorite authors through your life? Any new favorites added to that list?

As a child, I was a huge fan of Roald Dahl. Now that I’m a parent, he’s come back pretty hardcore. I read a LOT of epic fantasy through middle school and high school, finally settling on the macabre and beautiful works of Clive Barker and Neil Gaiman. This up-and-coming writer, Kim Packsithard or something like that, has got my attention lately.

(Editor’s Note: Yeah, we’ve heard of her)

Was there a moment when you decided to become an author? If so, was there someone or something that sparked that?

Several big moments. The first came from finishing the Death Gate series by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. I HATED it. Seven books and I hated the ending. I wanted to rewrite it. I’d given so much love to books and was sick of being disappointed by them. So I wanted to be the one who wrote them.

Through the wonderful power of the internet, I was able to send emails to two of my favorite authors at the time: Eve Forward and William H. Keith Jr. One wrote science fiction war novels. The BEST science fiction war novels (he still holds this rank in my heart) The other one parodied fantasy cliches, but in a subtle way that you could enjoy a wonderful story while laughing at the ridiculous trends. To my shock, both responded and were very encouraging.

Do you read when you write? If so, does your writing influence the books you pick up?

NO! Don’t get me wrong, I read a lot, even with my busy schedule. But I never pick up a book while I’m writing. First of all, I don’t want to get distracted and accidentally write from somebody else’s voice in my head. Second of all, my writing involves a total submersion into the world I created. If I get pulled out of that, it takes me hours to get back into that world.

The publishing industry has experienced much change in the past few years, how do you think these changes impact the readers?

The publishing industry has evolved. While the big five might be sweating a bit, the indie scene has blown up exactly how it should. Thousands of voices now find the opportunity to be heard. Time will sort out those with talent from those with time. In the meantime, it is now easier than ever for the readers to pick up and go with fresh works and ideas from all genres. In a sense, it’s a really exciting time to be a reader. Books that would previously be snubbed by corporate America can find their way into our hearts in a ten second download.

Does a good book impact your work?

It’s a lot more inspiring than a bad book. The past three books I’ve had recommended had me wondering how this crap got published. Or how it made it past an editor. I’m starting to think of major publishing labels as Gringotts from the Harry Potter series. Just a bunch of goblins looking cranky. And sexy.

(Editor’s Note: You scare me sometimes.)

As an author, do you think you read differently now? If so, how?

I’m more critical to a point. I’ve always been a sucker for a good story. But now I can pick out rookie mistakes in a heart-beat and I don’t envision authors as these amazing people who live the dream. Now they’re just schmucks like the rest of us. Some with more talent than others.

You have a table for four reservation and can invite three of your favorite authors (living or dead). Who would you invite and why?

Kimberly Packard, Jeff Bacot, and Susie Sheehey. I’d love to say Clive Barker, Mark Twain and, of course Charles Dickens (oh my heart goes mushy for this man) But I wouldn’t really want to meet any of them. These people are as magical and mystical to me as the stories they tell. These are who I consider to be the three masters of the trade and I am forever humbled beneath their words. So with these three (Chrissy Szarek if I can have four) I can sit back and enjoy a delightful conversation with some of my favorite people over some cold beers and plenty of laughs.

(Editor’s Note: You bring the beer, I’ll get the pizza! And we always have room for Chrissy!)

In a Word:

Typically better, book or movie?

Yes

E-reader or paperback?

Paperback

Favorite beach genre?

There are genres of beaches? I like fat beaches… skinny beaches… white, black, yellow, and brown.

Touche!

If you had time to read one more book in your life, which would you pick?

“Imajica” by Clive Barker. Just once more through the In Ivo….

You can follow Matthew on Twitter @MattBryantDFW, Facebook or his website. He likes to be followed. It makes him feel special.

About Towers

A long night of getting shot at, the boss gets the girl, and sleeping off the drugs at a seedy

Loved this book, and I can’t wait to read the follow up, Impulse!

crash house is just another day on the job for Heath.

Fancying himself as a wooden nickel fallen between the cracks of a corporate society, he prefers a life without the complications of routine jobs, needy girlfriends, and certainly not a price on his head. But when you’re a punk from the streets with an addiction to adrenaline and designer drugs, things rarely go your way.

Waking up from a drug-induced coma, Heath finds himself running from dark, mythical creatures that have somehow implanted themselves into the already corrupt hierarchy of districts run by mega-conglomerates.

A career of ruining the lives of others leaves him with few places to turn for help within society – pushing him outside the boundaries of civilization and into the dark world of back-alley surgeons, vicious killers, and sadistic pleasure palaces.

With one foot already in a shallow grave, Heath has nowhere to go but down as he attempts to dig himself out of the trap he’s set for himself and those set by others in a hopeless effort to survive and discover the truth of what goes on within the towers of high society.

Towers is a fast-paced cyberpunk thriller that leaves readers laughing, cringing, and anxiously flipping to see what happens next.

About Matthew Bryant

I have been writing for over 10 years now. Finished a few novels, burned all but one and roasted vienna sausages over the flames… then fed the sausages to starving neighborhood cats (who were the only animals who’d eat the damn things) The cats created a cult of sorts around my persona and erected a giant monolith in my honor.

That is until city ordinances forced it to be torn down for its phallic representation… I guess I shouldn’t have put a pair of shaggy hedges around it. But before it could be removed, it was seen from space. Aliens don’t really exist, but a pair of angels came down in a starship, chopped off my hands and replaced them with feet. Now I type all toes, but it’s helped me to decipher forgotten fairy tales. Apparently there were 1007 Nights.

Inspired by the dark forces that brought a creeping madness in those old tomes, I write science-fiction thrillers, horror, urban fairy tales, and utter nonsense (See above)

 

Reading Room with Susan Sheehey

Every writer works hard. But I would bet that few work as hard as my friend, Susan Sheehey. This girl not only busts her butt with her own work, but she’s incredibly generous with her time when it comes to her writing buddies. That’s why there was a collective squeal of delight last week when Susie’s debut novel, Audrey’s Promise, came out a week early on Amazon Kindle. (It’s AWESOME!!!! You must download. Now!)

Is this not the most beautiful cover ever? And yes, the book is just as awesome.

So show Susan some love for her big heart and awesome book with some kind words below. Or, I will beat you up.

What are some of your favorite authors through your life?  Any new favorites added to that list?

Lifetime Favorites: Kathleen Woodiwiss, Shel Silverstein, Harlan Coben, Kristin Hannah

New Favorites: Sylvia Day, Julie Kagawa, Kimberly Packard, C.A Szarek, Matthew Bryant and countless more!

(Editor’s Note: Awww … You’re one of my favorites, too!)

Was there a moment when you decided to become an author?  If so, was there someone or something that sparked that?

Not one specific moment, just that I would always find different ways to end books or movies that I didn’t like, or come up with an interesting story line that I hadn’t seen before. I’ve always been interested in throwing characters together that have massive conflicting personality clashes and seeing what happens.

Do you read when you write?  If so, does your writing influence the books you pick up?

Yes, I have to. I get stuck in my writing from time to time, and reading someone else’s work (even if just to shut off my brain), always helps. Though I write contemporary romance, I read many different genres. Except horror. Just can’t do it. 

The publishing industry has experienced much change in the past few years, how do you think these changes impact the readers?

For readers, they have so many more options and unlimited/direct access to wonderful stories. But with that comes a very small downer: the reader is forced to wade through some novels that weren’t sifted through or edited properly to which publishers normally held that responsibility. But there are some truly fantastic novels out there that would never have been published traditionally (publishers had no idea how to market them), and now with self-publishing and indie-publishing these stories are in the hands of millions of readers.

Does a good book impact your work? 

I’d like to think it does. Especially those with incredible emotional themes.

As an author, do you think you read differently now?  If so, how?

I hate to admit it, but yes. I’m less forgiving with point-of-view changes and scenes that I feel don’t move the story along. But I’ve found the truly great writers don’t have me nitpicking through it as much. I’m able to put down the red-pen and live through the main characters.

In a Word:

Typically better, book or movie?

Book- always! Although sometimes the movie comes close.

E-reader or paperback?

Both. Equally! At home, I use paperbacks. Out and about, I use my cell phone.

Favorite beach genre?

Adventure-romance

If you had time to read one more book in your life, which would you pick?

I’d re-read The Giving Tree from my childhood. Great books like that last a whole other lifetime.

The lovely Susan Sheehey

You can follow Susan on her Web site, stalk her on Twitter @SusieQWriter, or follow her on Facebook. And, download Audrey’s Promise on Kindle – Now!!!

About Audrey’s Promise

Audrey Allen is poised to become the youngest Texas senator, a position that fits her nickname, The Peacemaker. But she’s unable to make peace with many in her hometown, where memories and grudges run deep from a decade-old tragedy.

Ethan Tanner, an ambitious and tantalizing journalist, joins her at Thanksgiving for an in-depth look at the promising candidate. But he has an agenda of his own that’s not entirely honorable.

Ethan could stir up trouble for her budding career, or awaken the deep passions she’s buried for so long. Will Ethan find that he values love more than getting the story?

About Susan Sheehey

Susan writes contemporary romance, romantic suspense and women’s fiction. After spending six years in the corporate world, her true passion wouldn’t let go and she’s been writing ever since. She lives and laughs in Texas with her husband and son.

Reading Room with C.A. Szarek

You know who’s a rock star author? This girl. No, not me, C.A. Szarek, my guest in this week’s Reading Room talking about her latest release, Collision Force. This isn’t her first book release of 2013, it’s her second (and she’s got two more in the can). That’s just one of the many reason’s she earns her rock star status.

And, to further her rock star status, C.A. will be giving away a copy of Collision Force (Editor’s Note: It ROCKS!) to one lucky commenter.

What role has books and reading played in your life?

Oh gosh. So much influence. I have been a reader since I learned how. And I started writing when I was about seven or eight, with poetry. Novels started in my teens, the first one about fourteen. When I was a kid, I always had my nose it a book. That hasn’t changed, except I write so much I don’t get to read as much as I’d like.

What are some of your favorite authors through your life? Any new favorites added to that list?

Hmmm, there are so many I wouldn’t know where to start. Anne McCaffrey, Tanith Lee, Madeline L’Engle, Tamora Pierce. Those were the greats for me when I was a kid. Now I love them and so many more. JR Ward, Pamela Palmer, Monica McCarty, Tina Folsom, these are the ones I don’t know personally. So many of my friends are fantastic writers and I love their books as well.

Was there a moment when you decided to become an author? If so, was there someone or something that sparked that?

C.A. Szarek

LOL. It happened so long ago, I don’t remember. I got the idea for a story and went with it. I don’t want to admit just how long ago, cuz I’m old. So I’m leaving it at that. *wink*

Do you read when you write? If so, does your writing influence the books you pick up?

I tend to go in spurts. Or, binge writing and reading. So, no, I usually do one or the other. I will read book after book after book…when I am on a roll I can do 4-5 a week. When I write it’s the same. For instance, I wrote about 50,000 words in 4 weeks on this last book I just finished.

 (Editor’s Note: Overachiever.)

The publishing industry has experienced much change in the past few years, how do you think these changes impact the readers?

I think books are more accessible. With e-readers, it’s easier to get published. There are many more digital only and digital first publishers, so more fantastic authors have a chance to get published. It’s not as exclusive as tradition “Big Six” (Big 5, now I suppose) publishing. In this digital age, I think publishing is awesome. It has changed for the better. There are so many awesome books out there we wouldn’t be able to have if these changes never occurred.

Does a good book impact your work?

Not consciously, but I think I probably take in more vocab to incorporate into my style. But nothing I do on purpose.

As an author, do you think you read differently now? If so, how?

Yes. Unfortunately I edit in my head as I read. I hate it, but I can’t seem to shut it off. I do it to everyone, even my fave authors I consider “the best.”

You have a table for four reservation and can invite three of your favorite authors (living or dead). Who would you invite and why?

OMG! Anne McCaffrey (who has passed on, unfortunately) JR Ward and Pamela Palmer. Cuz they are AWESOME. I have met both JR and Pamela and they are FANTASTIC. I would love to have a whole meal with them.

In a Word:

Typically better, book or movie?

Book

E-reader or paperback?

E-reader

Favorite beach genre? ((???? BEACH??—I will answer it as if beach is not there))

Romance and any sub-genre is my fave. Hopeless romantic over here.

If you had time to read one more book in your life, which would you pick?

There’s always time to read. Writers should never stop reading. So I WILL read whatever’s next up on my nook. *wink*

You can follow C.A. at her web site, stalk her on Twitter @caszarek or Facebook.

About Collision Force

Book one in the Crossing Forces series

Bad boy FBI agent and feisty widowed police detective collide pursuing a human trafficker in small town Texas on their way to true love.

Bad boy, married to his job FBI agent Cole Lucas always gets his man. So when the unthinkable happens and one gets away, Cole grits his teeth and hunts human trafficker Carlo Maldonado all the way to Antioch, Texas, where he collides with Detective Andi MacLaren.

Cole doesn’t do small towns and doesn’t get involved with women he works with, but Andi tempts him in ways he doesn’t want to acknowledge.

Two murders, her partner shot and leading the investigation on her own, the last thing Andi needs is a cocky FBI agent who sees her as no more than a tagalong.

Widow and single mother Andi is used to being on her own. When Cole gets stuck without a place to stay, crashing on her couch puts them in dangerous territory.

Attraction and passion bring Andi to a place she’d left behind when her husband died. Her three-year-old son quickly wiggles his way into Cole’s heart, and he starts contemplating things—family, love—that he’d never planned for himself.

Can being forced to work together make them stronger or will their differences jeopardize their case and their hearts?

About C.A. Szarek

C.A. is originally from Ohio, but got to Texas as soon as she could. She is married and has a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. She works with kids when she’s not writing. She’s always wanted to be a writer and is overjoyed to share her stories with the world.

 

Goodmedia Press Publisher Talks Best Indie Books

My excellent publisher, Robyn Short of Goodmedia Press, will be on Fox’s Good Day Dallas Saturday morning talking about the growth of Indie publishers, as well as some of the best Indie books of the summer for any reader. Rumor has it, a Phoenix may be in the midst as well as my writing buddy Jeff Bacot’s novel On the Hole.

Watch Good Day and then spend the rest of the weekend locked away in a good book.