Posted in Uncategorized, Writerly, Writing Trends | July 6th, 2009
Contemporary, paranormal, science fiction or fantasy? Which sub-genre of romance do readers of today prefer and why? There are more sub-genres then I’ve listed above and I certainly don’t mean to leave out any but those were the first that came to my mind.
I’ve noticed the influx of paranormal romances at many publishers of e-books [...]
Tags: erotic romance, paranormal, science fiction, Tianna Xander, time travel, urban fantasy
Posted in Life, Writerly, Writing Trends | July 3rd, 2009
When a person recently asked me why I write romance instead of real books, you could have knocked me over with a feather. I went on to inform him that the sales for the romance genre speak for themselves. Tell the readers who buy them they aren’t reading real books and see what they say. [...]
Tags: erotic romance, Romance, sensual romance, Tianna Xander, writing
Posted in Inspiration, Writerly, Writing Trends | June 25th, 2009
Hey everyone, me again. I’m not going to be a rabble rouser this week (darn) but instead talk about something a little closer to home. Actually in my home (G). I have in my home office, one wall that is dedicated to my covers. Everyone one of my book covers, whether they are short story, [...]
Tags: covers, eXtasy books, imspriation, Noble Romance Publishing, wall, Wild Rose Press
Posted in Inspiration, Introduction, Writerly, Writing Trends | June 14th, 2009
Hey all, this week I am promoting my dear friend Cheryl Smith and her wonderful interviews that she does for our local RWA Chapter’s newsletter, The Heart of Detroit.
Chick Chat with Cheryl Smith…
This month, it is with Emmanuelle Alspaugh, an agent from the Judith Ehrlich Literary Management, NYC
1-Can you tell us a little about yourself? [...]
Tags: agents, Emmanuelle Alspaugh, Hecht, Judith Ehrlich, Noble Romance Publishing, Patti Shenberger, The Wild Rose Press
Posted in Writerly, Writing Trends, what can go wrong, will go wrong | June 11th, 2009
If you have followed our blog before, then you know I am famous for taking up topics that may have a tendency to irk other people. Well, today is no exception. Over the past few weeks, I have read other blogs, have seen articles and even read emails from people saying how when an error [...]
Tags: agents, editors, Patti Shenberger, professionalism, publishers, typos
Posted in Author Sighting, Writerly, Writing Trends | June 7th, 2009
Hey everyone, welcome to another Up Close and Personal chat with Stephani and Patti. Come along for the wild ride as we learn more about Cindy that you ever thought possible. Part way thru the interview Stephani started having trouble with her computer so she would call me and have me ask the questions.
Patti: This [...]
Tags: Cerridwen, Cian Fey, Cindy Spencer Pape, Elloras Cave, gargoyles, Jeopardy, Paneras, Patti Shenberger, Resplendence, Stephani Hecht, Supernatural, Wild Rose Press
Posted in Writerly, Writing Trends, what can go wrong | June 2nd, 2009
As some of you know this past week has been a myriad of emotions for me. My 24 year old son was home on leave from the Army. This was his last visit with us as he will deploy overseas in the next week. We did everything when he was home. Hubby took him to [...]
Tags: eXtasy books, Noble Romance Publishing, Patti Shenberger, Susan Mallery, writing
Posted in Writerly, Writing Trends | May 31st, 2009
At my last RWA meeting, we were blessed to have five guests, new faces that were potentially new members. Once stuck out to me and I am sad to say it wasn’t for a good reason. At one point during the meeting she raised her hand and asked, “I have a book finished, but I’m [...]
Tags: authors, Stephani Hecht, Writerly
Posted in Uncategorized, Writerly, Writing Trends | May 26th, 2009
How much promo is too much? Is there really such a thing? In this economy where sales are sagging and it often seems like it’s every author for him or herself, can you ever get your name out there too much? When do you cross the line from simply promoting to downright badgering?
These were question [...]
Tags: authors, nagging, promoting
Posted in Inspiration, Uncategorized, Writerly, Writing Trends, what can go wrong, will go wrong | May 24th, 2009
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Patti
Hey Stephani, here we are again sitting down to do our Up Close and Personal Chats. How are you doing [...]
Tags: agents, conferences, editors, Patti Shenberger, Stephani Hecht, Susan Mallery, writing