An Easter Six

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Welcome and thank you for stopping by to read another six from my new release. Wherever you may be, I hope your day is sun-filled and joyous:-) This may not be the case for the heroine of the Fallen Woman of Világos. If you remember, she wakes up in a strange room, in a strange bed, and doesn’t remember how she got there. It leaves her wondering what else she may have forgotten…

“Could her ruse be sustained now that she might be thought less than virtuous? She raised herself on her elbows. The coverlet fell to reveal her exposed breasts. Slipping her hands beneath, she discovered her nakedness. Frantically, she escaped from the tangled bed sheets and searched for her clothing. She could find nothing.”

In addition to being available at Red Sage Publishing, Fallen Woman of Világos is now available at Amazon and B&N. Hope you enjoyed this latest six!

Want to participate in Six Sunday? It’s easy. Pick six (6) sentences from anything you like (it can be from a Work in Progress (WiP), something you recently sold, something you hope to sell or even something already under contract and available for purchase – and don’t worry, Six Sentence Sunday is for published AND unpublished writers). Then post them on your blog on Sunday. That’s all there is to it!

I appreciate your comments and your visit:-)

Special Six on Sunday

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Today is the day! Yes, it’s Six Sentence Sunday…and release day for Fallen Woman of Világos, an erotic historical romance! I’m very pleased and excited to be published with Red Sage…always loved their Secrets Volumes :-)

Without further ado, we last left Karolina in the care of the good doctor;-) I left her in a bit of a spot…

“With horror, she recalled the wretched barn, the hansom driver, and the man to whose house she had come. How had she arrived in this bed? Her last recollection was of lying upon a leather sofa listening to the sound of the man’s hushed voice. The brandy . . . had she been drugged? She knew the drowsy after-effects of laudanum but suffered no such lethargy. Perhaps she’d simply succumbed to the travails of her long journey.”

Want to participate in Six Sunday? It’s easy. Pick six (6) sentences from anything you like (it can be from a Work in Progress (WiP), something you recently sold, something you hope to sell or even something already under contract and available for purchase – and don’t worry, Six Sentence Sunday is for published AND unpublished writers). Then post them on your blog on Sunday. That’s all there is to it!

Even More Great Websites for Writers!

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During my travels, I’ve come across even more great websites for writers and wanted to share them with you. Each site possesses great information for published authors and those who have just embarked upon the journey toward publication. You’ll find each informational, instructional, or inspirational. There’s something for everyone!

Check out author Nathan Bransford’s Writing Advice Database. It contains several posts in the following categories: Before You Start, The Writing Process, Revising, Genres and Classifications, and Staying Sane During the Writing Process. An amazing wealth of information is contained on this page. Highly recommended!

Visit the site of author Roni Loren, Romance Author. Her tab, For Writers is filled with information on writing and publishing. She covers Writing Basics, Voice, Planning your Novel, Hooking the Reader, Drafting your Novel, Characterization, Writing Technique, Writing Romance and Love Scenes, Editing and Revising, On Getting Feedback, Selling and Publishing your Novel, On Being a Writer, and Building a Platform, Promo, and Social Media. Incredible! Add this link to your Bookmarks. Highly Recommended!

M. Louisa Locke, Indie author of a very popular Victorian San Francisco mystery series, has an interesting blog. If you’re an Indie and have been wondering about Amazon’s KDP Select program, check out her blog. She chronicles her journey with the program and provides detailed information on the results. You must also check out her book, Maids of Misfortune: A Victorian San Francisco Mystery. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to reading the sequel, Uneasy Spirits. Highly Recommended!

And last, but not least, visit author Monique De Vere. She has just started a new blog series entitled: Fast Writing. If you’re like me you wonder how prolific authors do it…and what their secret is! I intend to check in frequently to find out. First author guest is Nicola Marsh, who writes for Harlequin Mills & Boon and also provides great tips for writers on her blog. Check out her post here.

That’s all for now. I’ll be back later with more treasure filled sites:-) Enjoy!

Six more!

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Happy Sunday! I’m pleased to present another six from my new novella, Fallen Woman of Világos, scheduled to be released on April 1st with Red Sage Publishing. If you’d like to know more about the book and get a peek at the fabulous cover, please see the previous post. Here’s a snippet from the POV of the good doctor:

“To find a woman on his doorstep was a surprise—but surely no accident. Of that he was certain. Fair of face she was, lovely even, yet he knew well that beauty was deceptive. Oft times, a pleasing facade hid a rotten interior. He meant to learn her identity and why she had singled him out.

Her story of amnesia did not ring true.”

Thanks so much for visiting:-)

Want to participate in Six Sunday? It’s easy. Pick six (6) sentences from anything you like (it can be from a Work in Progress (WiP), something you recently sold, something you hope to sell or even something already under contract and available for purchase – and don’t worry, Six Sentence Sunday is for published AND unpublished writers). Then post them on your blog on Sunday. That’s all there is to it!

Fallen Woman of Világos from Red Sage Publishing

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I have a new release coming out with Red Sage Publishing on April 1st entitled, Fallen Woman of Világos. It is an erotic historical romance and I hope you’ll enjoy reading it:-) Here’s a little more about the story:

“Karolina’s survival is dependent upon her wits and beauty. She uses men as they use her, remaining with them only long enough to take what she needs before disappearing in the night. Barely escaping her last relationship with her life, and with little more than the clothes on her back, she is in desperate need of a benefactor.

She hatches a plan to feign amnesia in the hope of obtaining assistance from a stranger, but not just any stranger. If she is lucky, she will employ the ruse on a man of means. When she spies a grand house nestled on the outskirts of Vienna, she decides upon it as her destination. Will she convince the inhabitant to provide her shelter until she determines her next move? No widow, spinster, or doddering old fool—the master of this house is a handsome and virile man, whose eyes sparkle with intelligence.

Lukas Holt is surprised by the appearance of a woman at his door. Although skeptical of her story, he allows her entry. As a doctor, he is eager to help her regain her memory, as a man, he is intent upon healing her—body and soul. She is clearly in need, but more so, there is something hauntingly familiar about her…

Nothing will prepare him for her shocking revelations. The good doctor comes to a stunning conclusion regarding who this woman is…and why he can never let her go.”

Now available at Amazon & B&N.

Six Sentences from Fallen Woman of Világos

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I’m back with six sentences from my soon to be released novella, Fallen Woman of Világos, from Red Sage Publishing! This erotic historical romance will be available on April1st:-) What’s the story? Lovely Karolina suffers from amnesia, or does she?

He drank in her features and form, with a glance too long at her breasts. The expression on his face revealed her successful appeal to man’s inherent tendency to protect the weaker sex. This cloth of deception she knew well how to wear. It would be easy. Or so she hoped.

“Do you mean to say that you do not remember who you are, or from whence you came?”

Visit Six Sentence Sunday for more snippets from some amazing authors! Want to participate? Read the FAQ to find out more. Have a great Sunday:-)

Six sentences from Adelaide’s Adventure

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Hello again! Another Sunday is here and it’s that time again. I have for you another six from my latest release, Adelaide’s Adventure, an erotic historical romance published by Noble Romance. Also, I’ve just completed edits on my forthcoming novella, Fallen Woman of Világos, which will be published by Red Sage. If all goes well, I’m hoping for an April release. I’ll tell you more about it soon.

We last left Addie in a compromising situation. There she is, all alone, stuck in a stagecoach with Mr. Winters. Their journey has just begun. He’d really like to get to know her much better, but she isn’t so sure about his intentions…Will she or won’t she submit to his request?

“He seemed to her a wild creature, embodying the aspects of various predators. She observed his lupine grin, the strength of his sparkling white teeth, and the pink of his serpentine tongue as he spoke to her. The beast was broad of chest and hale. His voice was rich and strong. The sound resonated within her, striking a sinful yet harmonious chord. Submit?”

Want to read more snippets? Want to participate? Check out Six Sentence Sunday for more information and enjoy!

It’s time for another six sentences…

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I’ve finished with a round of revisions to my latest, (soon to be published by Red Sage:-), so what better time to share six sentences of a WIP that I’ve recently returned to. I’m not exactly sure where this story is headed, but here are this Sunday’s six:

“Laughing madly, tears streamed from her eyes and merged with the roiling flood waters. If any living creature on the banks of the newly formed river spotted her, they might mistake her for a cackling corpse, dragged along on a horse of wood racing the frothy current.

The woman might have continued laughing but for a rapidly approaching kettle.  Its contents had been washed clean by scavenger fish and the violent waves that were foreign to this land just yesterday.  Mother Nature scrubbed as she went, cleansing the land of anything that dared oppose her path. With a clang, the metal made contact with her skull and silenced the laughter so that only the sound of rushing water could be heard.”

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More Great Websites for Writers

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I thought I’d take a little break from revising to bring you a few more of my favorite websites on not only the art and craft of writing, but also on the business/promotional side of things. Once you’ve finished a piece how do you find an agent, self-publish your work, or submit to a publisher? What about all you’ve heard regarding author platforms and the importance of using social media to promote your work? I’d promised you more great websites for writers and here they are:

The Book Deal ~ An Inside View of Publishing – This website is written by editor Alan Rinzler and according to the site, “The Book Deal is a blog for writers and book people, with a veteran editor’s insider take on the strange and inscrutable way books are published and the big changes going on in the business today…” It contains numerous interesting posts such as: “Ask the Editor: Is it okay to cross genres?, New ways to sell short stories, Fear of Editors, The “New Author Platform”- What you need to know”. It’s full of great advice for both aspiring and published authors.

The Creative Penn – Helping you write, sell, and publish your book. Created by Joanna Penn, the site “is aimed at people who are interested in writing, publishing of all different kinds and internet marketing/promotion for their books (in print/ebook or audio format). My aim is to make this the place to come for information if this is your area of interest online.” Visit the site to check out posts such as: “Writing Fast Is Overrated. 5 Hidden Benefits of Writing Slowly, Writing for Life: 5 Practical Goals For Writers, Gender Issues In Publishing. Using Initials As A Female Thriller Writer,” and more…Highly recommended!

1st Books: Stories of How Writers Get Started – I don’t know about you, but I always find these types of stories inspirational! According to author Meg Waite Clayton, who hosts the site: “If you think writers are born rather than made and brilliant writing is recognized immediately, those rejection slips for your novel—or story or nonfiction query, or (heaven help you) letter to your own mother—can seem a daunting thing. The truth is getting started as a writer takes hard work, persistence, and a bit of luck.” In addition to author interviews, there is also information on: contests and calls for submissions, quotes on writing, and writing tips. Love it:-)!

Speaking of writing…I’d better get back to work;-)

Great Websites for Writers

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When I’m not writing, reading, revising, or playing ball with the furry little girl, I’m stopping in to check out what’s going on at some of my favorite websites on the art and craft of writing. You’ll find some of those I’m particularly fond of below:

The Writer’s Knowledge Base – This search engine for writer’s, created by Elizabeth Spann Craig, is chock full of great articles on writing. Whether you’re interested in characters, settings, plot, getting published, the most popular articles of the bunch, or just want to randomly browse, this is the place for you. A highly recommended resource!

Webster Dictionary – I love this online dictionary ~ especially the related words section below the definitions. If you can’t find the exact word you’re searching for it will be in there somewhere!

Daily Writing Tips – From 100 words for facial expressions to 15 big little words, this site contains articles ranging from grammar rules to recommended books on writing. A great resource with something for everyone.

Write to Done – The subtitle says it all ~ Unmissable articles on writing! Interested in 201 ways to arouse your creativity, want to know about branding, or perhaps you want to Learn from the greats: 7 habits of amazing writers? If so, you’ll want to click over there to find out more.

There are many more wonderful writing sites out there…I’ll be back with more after I wrap up the latest WIP. While you’re waiting;-), do visit the above sites. I always leave them knowing a little more than I did before.

What are some of your favorite blogs or websites on writing? Please share! Happy Writing!