Writer's Wednesday: A New Cover AND a New Contract!
Most of you know that I'm what is called a "hybrid" author these days, meaning I both indie publish my own titles and write for Samhain Publishing too. There is much talk around the web about these sorts of situations, and depending on who you talk to, it's not always wise or financially the best decision to let someone else publish your work (mostly because of the lack of creative control and the loss of royalties). However, I will say right now that I've been happy with my decision to return to Samhain. They've been very open and flexible to work with, first off. Not having to put out money for a cover, edits or promotion is another plus. The Lori Foster Reader-Author Get-Together in June, for example, is limited to 100 authors, and it's almost impossible to get a registered spot unless you're lucky enough to be online in the first 10 minutes after registration opens.
But as an author attending with Samhain, I was able to register early and guarantee a spot. It's those kind of perks I like, along with being recognized in the recent RT Best Cover Poll because Samhain had advertised my book there.
And even more exciting, not only did I get a shiny new cover for my upcoming work Spring Secrets (nope, I can't share it yet), yesterday was a milestone in my writing career: Samhain sent me a contract for a book I haven't written yet! You might be wondering what exactly this means. Well, always in the past (and for many authors in general), I've had to write the book, submit it to my editor, and wait to see if they'd offer me a contract. Last month, I sent in a synopsis and the first 2 chapters of proposed Book #4 in the Pine Point series, and that was enough for a contract offer! Haven't even written most of it yet, but they believe in me and the series enough to slot a release date for it in late 2016. Woo hoo....it's kind of a heady feeling, to be honest.
I do believe that leaving Samhain for almost 4 years, and venturing into the world of indie publishing, helped my writing and my understanding of the business and the market to a great extent. It gave me credibility as an author, and it definitely honed my craft. So I'll continue to be a hybrid author as long as it benefits me -- and you, my readers! Here's to many more stories :)
But as an author attending with Samhain, I was able to register early and guarantee a spot. It's those kind of perks I like, along with being recognized in the recent RT Best Cover Poll because Samhain had advertised my book there.
And even more exciting, not only did I get a shiny new cover for my upcoming work Spring Secrets (nope, I can't share it yet), yesterday was a milestone in my writing career: Samhain sent me a contract for a book I haven't written yet! You might be wondering what exactly this means. Well, always in the past (and for many authors in general), I've had to write the book, submit it to my editor, and wait to see if they'd offer me a contract. Last month, I sent in a synopsis and the first 2 chapters of proposed Book #4 in the Pine Point series, and that was enough for a contract offer! Haven't even written most of it yet, but they believe in me and the series enough to slot a release date for it in late 2016. Woo hoo....it's kind of a heady feeling, to be honest.
I do believe that leaving Samhain for almost 4 years, and venturing into the world of indie publishing, helped my writing and my understanding of the business and the market to a great extent. It gave me credibility as an author, and it definitely honed my craft. So I'll continue to be a hybrid author as long as it benefits me -- and you, my readers! Here's to many more stories :)
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