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January 29, 2012
Six Sentence Sunday: Things that go bump in the night #sixsunday
I'm completely amazed by how much has changed for me in the short time since I announced my debut novel, Call of the Sea would be published. So much so, I wasn't able to get any new writing done on the short story I posted a snipit of last week. So this week, I am flopping back to a scene from Call of the Sea, set to debut from Inkspell Publishing on June 21, 2012.
Without further ado…
A shuffle in the darkness drew him[Daniel] upright. "Who's there?" The hairs on the back of his neck stood on end as he squinted into the pitch. The faint beam of moonlight streaming in the tiny window by the table did little to aid his cause. Daniel stared into the dark as he fumbled to light the lamp.
With only one way in or out, whatever lurked in the shadows would have to go through him to escape.
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Tagged: #sixsunday, Call of the Sea, Debut Novel, Inkspell Publishing, Paranormal Romance, Six Sentence Sunday
January 25, 2012
Caught in the Middle of a Million Tasks: The Start of a New Feature
Generally speaking, I tend to be a rather organized person. Sure, I may be what some call a slob, but I know where everything is and each item and task has a place in my world. At least, that is what I used to think.
In the short time since I announced I had signed with Inkspell to publish Call of the Sea and now, I have learned just how unorganized and unprepared I really am most of the time.
I am sure some of this has to do with my not having a clue what is involved in the release of a novel. There are, of course, the expected items, like having to do editing rounds until the story is just right, but there is so much more involved than I ever would have expected, and all of it is soooooooo exciting. (enough o's ya think?)
Despite my recent lack of postings aside from the regular weekly Six Sentence Sunday excerpts, I will do my level best to keep the blog, and by extension, all of you, informed of updates and happenings as they occur.
The way I figure it, if by sharing my experiences on the road to publishing a debut novel I can help just one other author know what to expect, or know how to avoid a specific pitfall, than the journey and the effort to document it all is well worth it.
So to that end, I am going to start posting updates of my experiences in what I am calling Tuesday Task Tally – Every Tuesday I will update the blog with what has happened with me and the publishing of my novel.
Maybe by keeping tabs here publicly, you all will kick me in the arse when I fall off track, and if you don't, at the very least I will have a journal of the things I am supposed to be getting done as the weeks between now and launch day tick by.
Tagged: Call of the Sea, fiction, Inkspell Publishing, organization, Paranormal Romance, Tuesday Task Tally, writing
January 22, 2012
Six Sentence Sunday: Cinu-what? From a WIP #sixsunday
I've been working on and off for the past week on a new short I hope to have ready to sub for the recent anthology titled MAKE BELIEVE (published by J. Taylor Publishing. For this week's six, I decided to switch gears and give you all a taste. Thoughts and opinions always welcome.
Enjoy and Happy Sunday!
She[Jyslin] had slept little, thoughts centered on her impending Cinuint. Despite years of preparation and training, Jyslin really had no idea what to expect from the journey. She knew what was supposed to happen, what she'd been told to expect, but each Etherian's destiny was different, making their Cinuint a completely unique experience.
Jyslin lifted the cup, blew a stream of cooling breath on the liquid and dared a small sip. Sweetened heat trickled down her throat. Her muscles relaxed in slow degrees.
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Tagged: #sixsunday, excerpt, J. Taylor Publishing, Make Believe, Short Story, Six Sentence Sunday, WIP
January 15, 2012
Six Sentence Sunday: The Call of the Sea #sixsunday
In honor of my recent contract signing with Inkspell Publishing, this week's six sentence sample comes from my debut novel, a Paranormal Romance titled, The Call of the Sea. (Man, I just love saying that.)
Your comments are always welcome.
Surely, Jashir would come for her soon. She [Ellie] wrung her hands and stared a hole in the closed portal.
A deafening explosion rocked the hull, throwing Ellie backwards and scattering her thoughts to the wind. She landed on her rump with a thud. Pain shot through her ankle where the chain anchored her.
What the devil was that?
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Happy Sunday!
Tagged: #sixsunday, Debut Novel, Inkspell Publishing, Paranormal Romance, Six Sentence Sunday, The Call of the Sea
January 13, 2012
Time for a Big Fat Squee!: I've signed a contract to publish Call of the Sea!
I am so elated to be able to finally announce I have signed a contract to publish my debut novel. My fantasy romance, The Call of the Sea will be published by Inkspell Publishing with a tentative release date of June 2012.
Inkspell is a fledgling publisher, having launched in January of this year, but I am really hoping for good things.
The ink is barely dry on the contract, so I don't have a ton of information yet, but after having to remain hush-hush about everything for a while now, it feels damned good to be able to shout it from the roof tops.
So, SQUEE!!
Wish me luck 
Tagged: Debut Novel, Fantasy, fiction, Inkspell Publishing, Publication, The Call of the Sea
January 11, 2012
Welcome 2012: Please Be Kind
The close of 2011 brings with it, the end of my first solid year of serious writing. It was a year that brought many firsts with it. Things like my first acceptance, my first publication — in both print and e-book — my first contest placement (2nd), which came with my first payment for a story.
Looking back, a lot more happened than I think I have realized before this moment. It was a ton of hard work and dedication to the actual writing process, but in return I've received validation, I've learned the ropes with respect to social media, and actually managed to complete and start querying my first novel. Of course, this also led to more firsts, like my first real novel query letter, my first partial request, my first attempt at a synopsis, and my first rejection from an agent.
2011 also brought a great deal of good fortune to other writers I would call friends, despite our logistical distance from each other. Three launched debut novels this year, with another two to debut their novels this year. I know this is a cheesy line, but the honest truth is, their successes are my successes. I watched them strive toward their goals, sweat and worried alongside them, beta read for some, critiqued others, and in general just tried to support their efforts the same way I know they would mine when I get to their position.
Overall, just a stellar year to be writing.
As I embark on the beginning of 2012, I can only think of one thing to say to greet this new and hopefully exciting year.
BRING IT ON!
Tagged: Self Assessment, Year in Review
January 8, 2012
Six Sentence Sunday: Just a Few Wedding Day Jitters #sixsunday
Welcome back to another Six Sentence Sunday. Since I am still in the process of querying The Call of the Sea, I decided to stick with the tale for another weekly posting. This week we get a peak at Daniel as he prepares to wed Ellie.
Daniel stood beside the vicar with Nelson and tried to keep his breathing slow and even. He watched the door to the captain's quarters so intently his eyes watered. His weight shifted left to right as he adjusted his cravat for the third time in the past minute. What if she changes her mind?
"Would you relax," Nelson whispered, poking Daniel in the rib with an bony elbow. "Your fidgeting is making me nervous."
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Tagged: #sixsunday, excerpt, Paranormal Romance, Six Sentence Sunday, The Call of the Sea, writing
January 1, 2012
Six Sentence Sunday: The Call of the Sea (querying) #sixsunday
For my first Six Sentence Sunday of the new year, I thought I would forget the whole "in with the new" thing and go with the tried and true — meaning this week's six sentences also comes from my recently completed novel, The Call of the Sea.
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Ellie let loose a strangled cry. Her eyes caught on his pistol, still unfired in his [Nelson's] quivering hand. A fireball of rage burst to life in her stomach. Blind to everything but the weapon a few inches away, Ellie lunged. Tears slid down her cheeks as she whipped the gun up, aimed at Jashir's heart, and pulled the trigger.
Jashir's eyes widened in surprise.
Good ole Ellie, always in some sort of trouble. :)
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Tagged: #sixsunday, Novel, Paranormal Romance, Querying, Six Sentence Sunday, The Call of the Sea
December 24, 2011
Merry Christmas Everyone!
Merry Christmas to everyone who happens upon this blog. May the coming year bring you nothing but joy (and publishing deals
)All the best,
Rebecca Hart
Tagged: Christmas, Christmas Cheer, Holiday Greeting, Marvin the martian, merry christmas, Rebecca Hart
December 18, 2011
Six Sentence Sunday: The Pirate and the Selkie #sixsunday
I've managed to get myself back on the wagon with the Six Sentence Sunday postings after a few weeks off due to my preparations and participation in Miss Snark's Agent Auction. In keeping with the theme I had previously established of posting snipits from my first novel length story, The Pirate and the Selkie.
I hope you enjoy it
"See?" Daniel watched her [Ellie's] stiff form through a fringe of lashes. Is she jealous? Heat fluttered through his belly.
Nelson waved a dismissive hand. "You get used to her after a time."
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Tagged: #sixsunday, excerpt, Fantasy, fiction, Six Sentence Sunday, The Pirate and the Selkie
