Archive for November, 2011

#SampleSunday: The Ex-Files, Chapters 1-16

November 27th, 2011

Technically, in the U.S., this is a holiday weekend (Thanksgiving was Thursday, then came Black Friday and next up is CyberMonday). This is our kickoff to the major Christmas/New Year’s sales gateway. The lights are going up, and red green and gold are everywhere to be seen.Because of the holidays (which involve a lot of [...]

Results: The Grand FREE Experiment

November 23rd, 2011

I’ve been hosting a lot of guest posts this month, mostly because I’m overwhelmed with work and trying to get a handle on what needs to get done in the next year (a lot, and I’ll update about some exciting new projects on Friday, I hope). But it is snowing this morning, and I couldn’t [...]

Born Into the Wrong Life? Author KJ Steele Finds Inspiration in the Question

November 22nd, 2011

I’m hosting author KJ Steele one more time — I couldn’t resist, since she had such an interesting question for everyone. Please leave a comment if you find the question interesting, too! And the Question Is: Have you ever wondered if you can be born into the wrong life? It is a question I have [...]

#SampleSunday: The Ex-Files – Chapter Sixteen

November 20th, 2011

Time for another installment of The Ex-Files. First, though, big news! The Fairy Tale Bride is FREE on Kindle and Nook. The price is raised at Smashwords and iTunes, but Amazon and B&N are still free, so check it out if you like historical romance. I’m happy to say that Miranda and Simon’s story is [...]

Interview with KJ Steele: How One Paragraph Grew Into A Novel

November 18th, 2011

Please welcome author KJ Steele to the blog. Could you please tell us a little about your book? No Story to Tell is a story about Victoria Lackey, a once promising dancer who now finds herself trapped in a passionless marriage, and arid existence. Upon meeting Elliot, a sensual artist who has recently moved into the [...]

Suspension of Disbelief: The Author as Fiction Hero — Why Not?

November 17th, 2011

Please welcome author Gregory Earls to the blog today. He’s going to talk about how using real life experience is a great way to find inspiration. And, on the flip side, how hard it is to convince some readers that you haven’t experienced everything your character has! My novel, Empire Of Light, is of the Urban [...]

Author Crystal Connor: International Writing Inspiration

November 16th, 2011

Please welcome author Crystal Connor to the blog. We need to congratulate her, as her novel was a finalist in the 20011 International Book Awards. Congrats, Crystal! I grew up telling spooky little campfire style stories at slumber parties. We’d make a tent in the bedroom, and the only source of light would be from [...]

Interview: Attorney-Turned Author-David Rocklin

November 11th, 2011

Please welcome David Rocklin to the blog today. The author of The Luminist, he found his inspiration in the poignant photography of one woman who captured images of people long gone. What inspired you to write your first book?Do you have a specific writing style? I was inspired by a visit to the Getty Museum [...]

Diving into Roman History with James Mace

November 10th, 2011

Please welcome author James Mace to the blog today. He’s going to answer questions about how ancient Rome inspired his newest book. If you’re a fellow history lover — or a fellow soldier — you will enjoy! What inspired you to write your first book? I drew my inspiration from a variety of sources. Foremost, [...]

SampleSunday: The Ex-Files Chapters 14 *and* 15

November 6th, 2011

As promised, you get two chapters of The Ex-Files this week, to make up for my falling behind in the last few weeks. Also, for those of you who’ve hung in with me, as a reward — The Fairy Tale Bride is now FREE for a limited time on B&N, Apple, Sony, etc. (but not [...]