2012 – Reading & Writing in Review plus Sneak Peek at projects for 2013

Hello everyone! It’s the last day of 2012, and already 2013 in some parts of the world. Happy New Year to you all, and best wishes for a fabulous 2013!

Thank you for all of your support in 2012! Without you, I wouldn’t be where I am. You all mean the world to me.

2012 has been a wonderful year in so many ways, not only with my writing, but in my personal life as well. And I look forward to what 2013 has in store. So, here’s my reading and writing wrap-up:

Favorite Stories of 2012

While I finished reading 59 short stories, novels, and novels this year, there were some that stood out over others. Here are my favorites from 2012 in the order I read them:

Lucy in the Sky by Barbara Elsborg

Mako’s Bounty by Diane Dooley

Carnal Denial by D.L. Jackson

Obsidian (Lux #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Second Chance by Debbie Gould

Her Forbidden Hero by Laura Kaye

The Diplomat’s Daughter by Liz Crowe

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Dead or Alive by L.J. Garland

Onyx (Lux #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Illusions by Kacey Hammell

Lightning by Taryn Kincaid

Teach Me by Cassandra Dean

The Virgin and the Best Man by Kate Richards

One Night with a Hero by Laura Kaye

Reading Stats:

Of the 59 stories I’ve read this year, here are some stats:

-only 9 (15%) were in print or part of a print anthology

- 22 (37%) were from authors I had not read before

- 20 (34%) would fall under the category Science Fiction Romance

- 59 (100%) would fall under Romance, Erotic Romance, and Erotica

Books Published:

While I had 10 stories published this year, only 9 of them are available. Here they are in the order they were published. Click on the covers for more information.

    

   

Upcoming Releases:

I already have two releases set for January, Made For Her, and Accidental Romance. Plus, Another Night, Another Planet is contracted with Decadent Publishing.

 

Writing Goals for 2013:

I recently received my rights back for The Zurian Child, and The Zurian Legacy (not published), so in 2013, I’m hoping to rewrite or revise all six books in the series and self-publish them. Yes, I’m taking the plunge. I have awesome cover artists that I’ve already worked with, and fabulous editors who are already familiar with my work lined up.

But my first story that I will self-publish is Alien Adoration, which is the first book in my Alien Next Door trilogy. I just finished the story a couple days ago, and it is with my critique partners right now. After that it will be going to my editors. Once it’s edited and I receive my ITIN, I will get it up for sale. I already have a cover, too, but I will reveal that at a later date.

Besides those two big projects, I have plans to write some other stories. Next on my list is His Alien Virgin, which I’m hoping will be another 1Night Stand story. I want to write the next story in The Underground series, and the sequel to An Unexpected Return.

I have a clone story already outlined, as well as a contemporary small-town romance. Then there is the series of short erotica stories that I’m hoping to write as well.

Lots to do. I’m not sure if I’ll get it all done in 2013, but I’m going to try. Plus, who knows what other stories and ideas will develop.

Thank you for a wonderful 2012! I appreciate all of your support! Let’s make 2013 the best yet!