I'm guest blogging at Beyond Romance today about "the blush factor." Stop by to see what embarrasses me.
http://lisabetsarai.blogspot.com/2010/08/blush-factor.html
Discover a world where dragons roam the skies and vampires own the night with paranormal/fantasy romance author Heather Dade
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Blood Moon
While I don't have the contract in my hands yet, I have the overwhelming urge to announce that BLOOD MOON has been accepted for publication by Eternal Press. I'm thinking it will be a Spring/Summer 2011 release, based on the release dates of my previous publications with them.
*happy dance*
I want to lie and say that I've been hard at work on OF WOLF AND MAN, but I haven't. I've spent the last week cleaning my house and reorganizing...aka procrastinating. I've said it before, I hate having to rewrite something that I've already written. I do plan on changing some things, but for the most part from the part I'm at until the Homecoming game I had already written and then lost during the Crash of 2009. I have a "been there, done that" feeling about it.
*happy dance*
I want to lie and say that I've been hard at work on OF WOLF AND MAN, but I haven't. I've spent the last week cleaning my house and reorganizing...aka procrastinating. I've said it before, I hate having to rewrite something that I've already written. I do plan on changing some things, but for the most part from the part I'm at until the Homecoming game I had already written and then lost during the Crash of 2009. I have a "been there, done that" feeling about it.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Of Wolf and Man
I'm going to be complaining about this story for a while, so it's only fair to give you all the back story so you'll understand my frustration.
OF WOLF AND MAN was started over a year ago, maybe even two, and by 30k I was just a mere five chapters away from the end. Then, in September of 2009, my computer crashed. I lost everything; pictures of my newborn son that weren't backed up along with this story. I had an earlier draft backed up and printed, which was good. The bad was that it was only 21k. I was missing three pivotal chapters, one of which was a pain in the ass to write. After that happened, I put the manuscript up. I just didn't have the heart to rewrite what had been lost.
Well, yesterday I sat down and made some changes and I'm almost at 22k. I'm going to finish the tweaking today and start off where I left off. I feel good about this, because I'm adding an interesting subplot that will throw a wrench into Jensen and Juliet's plans. Also go to make sure that I add a meeting with the DeLocket Clan in there as well so that the end makes sense.
I'm sure I will be complaining a ton about this story, because I feel like I should be closer to being finished than what I already am. I hope to have it finished by December.
OF WOLF AND MAN was started over a year ago, maybe even two, and by 30k I was just a mere five chapters away from the end. Then, in September of 2009, my computer crashed. I lost everything; pictures of my newborn son that weren't backed up along with this story. I had an earlier draft backed up and printed, which was good. The bad was that it was only 21k. I was missing three pivotal chapters, one of which was a pain in the ass to write. After that happened, I put the manuscript up. I just didn't have the heart to rewrite what had been lost.
Well, yesterday I sat down and made some changes and I'm almost at 22k. I'm going to finish the tweaking today and start off where I left off. I feel good about this, because I'm adding an interesting subplot that will throw a wrench into Jensen and Juliet's plans. Also go to make sure that I add a meeting with the DeLocket Clan in there as well so that the end makes sense.
I'm sure I will be complaining a ton about this story, because I feel like I should be closer to being finished than what I already am. I hope to have it finished by December.
Monday, August 9, 2010
"Get the hell out of my city."
BLOOD MOON is finally finished, and Damian got to say one of the best lines ever. "Now," Damian said with a wicked smile. "Get the hell out of my city." Couldn't help but grin when he said it. BLOOD MOON's final word count is 22,065, which is all over where I wanted it. FADE TO BLACK was 21,200 and MALEVOLENT DEAD is hanging around 21,936, making BLOOD MOON's length fit in perfectly. Now I just have to edit it and submit the manuscript to a publisher. Ugh, I hate editing! LoL
Don't worry, I don't think this is the end for Sarah. That's why I call this a series and not a trilogy. I have other books planned, but for now I am going to be working on other projects. When I get the itch to write about her again, I will.
And speaking of other projects....
I have a T.D. book outlined. Can't wait to get my claws into that one.
Don't worry, I don't think this is the end for Sarah. That's why I call this a series and not a trilogy. I have other books planned, but for now I am going to be working on other projects. When I get the itch to write about her again, I will.
And speaking of other projects....
I have a T.D. book outlined. Can't wait to get my claws into that one.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
So close...
I ended up adding two more chapters to what I already had in BLOOD MOON. Come to find out, the location was not realistic for what was happening. So I had to back track and change the setting. Voila! Problem fixed. But that doesn't change the fact that writing this book is like pulling teeth. I just keep telling myself that I have 4k left until I'm done, and the final fight is being set up. I hate to say it, but I think I'm tired of writing about Sarah. It's all I've done it seems since FADE TO BLACK was accepted for publication.
I sent a query for DREAM LOVER to a publisher and they wanted to see the entire draft. Yayy! I sent it to them last night and am praying for an acceptance. Here's the blurb for DREAM LOVER:
Denna Rainerd has dreamed about Warren Connelly for the past ten years, their relationship in the dream world hot and passionate. Pity he isn't real...or is he?
Warren wishes that Denna was in his real world, but a human in his world would be a liability. He's a Hunter shapeshifter; sworn to protect his world from the darkest of creatures while he's focused on revenge for the death of his brother.
Their worlds collide when Warren saves Denna's life, setting up a chain of events that will change their lives forever. Will Denna be able to accept Warren's supernatural secrets?
My next project is finishing OF WOLF AND MAN. The almost completed draft was lost in the computer meltdown of 2009, but luckily I had the majority of it backed up and printed. I haven't worked on it because my back up stopped at a scene I had a lot of problems with and I really hate rewriting. But I think I'm going to edit the entire draft and then see what happens. It's so close to being finished that it wouldn't be fair to just let it collect dust. The story is a paranormal YA that centers around Juliet and Jensen.
Juliet knows that Jensen has a dark secret, especially after he uses his super strength to fight three wolves and save her life. Imagine her surprise when she figures out that he's a werewolf. Imagine her greater surprise when she discovers that this knowledge puts her life in danger. The three wolves that attacked her were also Weres, and they want Jensen to themselves. Jensen has to do what he can to save Juliet, when she and her best friend are kidnapped by the Weres during Homecoming. Will he be able to get to Juliet in time, before the Weres change her into one of them?
I am actually looking forward to tweaking this a bit.
I sent a query for DREAM LOVER to a publisher and they wanted to see the entire draft. Yayy! I sent it to them last night and am praying for an acceptance. Here's the blurb for DREAM LOVER:
Denna Rainerd has dreamed about Warren Connelly for the past ten years, their relationship in the dream world hot and passionate. Pity he isn't real...or is he?
Warren wishes that Denna was in his real world, but a human in his world would be a liability. He's a Hunter shapeshifter; sworn to protect his world from the darkest of creatures while he's focused on revenge for the death of his brother.
Their worlds collide when Warren saves Denna's life, setting up a chain of events that will change their lives forever. Will Denna be able to accept Warren's supernatural secrets?
My next project is finishing OF WOLF AND MAN. The almost completed draft was lost in the computer meltdown of 2009, but luckily I had the majority of it backed up and printed. I haven't worked on it because my back up stopped at a scene I had a lot of problems with and I really hate rewriting. But I think I'm going to edit the entire draft and then see what happens. It's so close to being finished that it wouldn't be fair to just let it collect dust. The story is a paranormal YA that centers around Juliet and Jensen.
Juliet knows that Jensen has a dark secret, especially after he uses his super strength to fight three wolves and save her life. Imagine her surprise when she figures out that he's a werewolf. Imagine her greater surprise when she discovers that this knowledge puts her life in danger. The three wolves that attacked her were also Weres, and they want Jensen to themselves. Jensen has to do what he can to save Juliet, when she and her best friend are kidnapped by the Weres during Homecoming. Will he be able to get to Juliet in time, before the Weres change her into one of them?
I am actually looking forward to tweaking this a bit.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Back to the drawing board
After the rush of writing DREAM LOVER, I had hoped I could get into the same groove with BLOOD MOON. No such luck. I spent all day staring at my computer screen, trying to force out scenes and dialouge. I am no further than I was when I began. *sigh*
I printed it up and am going to read though it. Obviously something just isn't right, and I had complained before to my husband that I thought it was going too fast. Maybe if I backtrack and add some stuff in it will flow better. That's usually what happens when I get stuck, aka writer's block. Something isn't right with the story and I have to figure out what.
I must say that I'm still feeling the high from writing DREAM LOVER. When books all but write themselves, it's a heady feeling.
I printed it up and am going to read though it. Obviously something just isn't right, and I had complained before to my husband that I thought it was going too fast. Maybe if I backtrack and add some stuff in it will flow better. That's usually what happens when I get stuck, aka writer's block. Something isn't right with the story and I have to figure out what.
I must say that I'm still feeling the high from writing DREAM LOVER. When books all but write themselves, it's a heady feeling.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Siren's Song acceptance
Aphelion Webzine has accepted my haiku "Siren's Song" for publication in their September issue. WOOT!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Poetic Monthly
My interview with Poetic Monthly went GREAT! Here's the link for the show:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/poeticmonthly/2010/08/03/pm-radio-show--interview-heather-kuehl
We talked a lot about the publishing industry and there's plenty of tips in the interview for new/aspiring writers.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/poeticmonthly/2010/08/03/pm-radio-show--interview-heather-kuehl
We talked a lot about the publishing industry and there's plenty of tips in the interview for new/aspiring writers.
It took only 5 days
I started writing DREAM LOVER, my Denna and Warren novella, on Friday night and finished it this morning. I thought I was loosing my writing mojo, but instead I churned out a 14k novella in less than a week. WOOT!
I feel so good about this story. I can't wait to edit it and submit it. I can't wait to have the chance to share it with everyone.
I feel so good about this story. I can't wait to edit it and submit it. I can't wait to have the chance to share it with everyone.
Monday, August 2, 2010
It's a party
This week FADE TO BLACK is a guest over at http://deejulian.jimdo.com/blurb-party/ I had originally thought about participating in this after MALEVOLENT DEAD is released, but decided against it. With MD's release a little over a month away, I want new readers to have the time to catch up with the series. Luckily MD is only book 2. When book 3 comes out, I'll probably do the same thing then; promote FADE and MD until the month before the release. Makes sense?
And speaking of book 3...
I've been writing BLOOD MOON since April (probably even before that, but April's the earliest I can think of at the moment). I'm only at 11k and I want it to be around 22k like the other two books. I've been struggling through BM, until Friday. On Friday I reminded myself that BM isn't contracted and I don't have to write it if I'm not currently feeling it. So, I opened a new word document and started writing about Denna and Warren. No, I've never mentioned these characters before. They popped into my head on Friday and haven't left.
Currently I have a little over 10k written, and I can tell that it's going to be a novella around 15k like EPIPHANY. I think it's really funny that I've been struggling to get to 11k in BM for four months, but I did it in two days thanks to Denna and Warren. I hope to finish their story today and then start editing.
On most days I write around 2.5k, when I'm on a roll 5k (and that only happens once in a blue moon). The last two days have been so out of the norm for me that it makes me giddy. I have such a good feeling about these characters and their story. It's set in the same world as my other books, but has a totally different feel. If Nocturne Bites rejects EPIPHANY, then I'll try sending this new story to them. No, I don't have a title yet. I'm thinking about DREAM LOVER or maybe MIDNIGHT DREAMS. What do you think?
And speaking of book 3...
I've been writing BLOOD MOON since April (probably even before that, but April's the earliest I can think of at the moment). I'm only at 11k and I want it to be around 22k like the other two books. I've been struggling through BM, until Friday. On Friday I reminded myself that BM isn't contracted and I don't have to write it if I'm not currently feeling it. So, I opened a new word document and started writing about Denna and Warren. No, I've never mentioned these characters before. They popped into my head on Friday and haven't left.
Currently I have a little over 10k written, and I can tell that it's going to be a novella around 15k like EPIPHANY. I think it's really funny that I've been struggling to get to 11k in BM for four months, but I did it in two days thanks to Denna and Warren. I hope to finish their story today and then start editing.
On most days I write around 2.5k, when I'm on a roll 5k (and that only happens once in a blue moon). The last two days have been so out of the norm for me that it makes me giddy. I have such a good feeling about these characters and their story. It's set in the same world as my other books, but has a totally different feel. If Nocturne Bites rejects EPIPHANY, then I'll try sending this new story to them. No, I don't have a title yet. I'm thinking about DREAM LOVER or maybe MIDNIGHT DREAMS. What do you think?
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Time to vote!
Tomorrow is August 1st. Not only will it be time for a new featured author, but it will also be the time to vote for FADE TO BLACK or PROMISES TO KEEP.
Voting starts tomorrow and ends on Aug 31 on D. Renee Bagby Presents First Chapters. Since my books were featured on there in July, you can now vote for your favorite cover, first line, last line, and best first chapter! To vote just go on First Chapters tomorrow morning and scroll down to where it says CONTEST! Polls open at 12:02am EST on Aug 1.
FADE TO BLACK
PROMISES TO KEEP
Vote tomorrow for your favorite one!
Voting starts tomorrow and ends on Aug 31 on D. Renee Bagby Presents First Chapters. Since my books were featured on there in July, you can now vote for your favorite cover, first line, last line, and best first chapter! To vote just go on First Chapters tomorrow morning and scroll down to where it says CONTEST! Polls open at 12:02am EST on Aug 1.
FADE TO BLACK
PROMISES TO KEEP
Vote tomorrow for your favorite one!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
D. Renee Bagby Presents First Chapters: Promises to Keep
Stop by D. Renee Bagby's Blog to read the first chapter of PROMISES TO KEEP!
Blog Talk Radio stations for book promo
List created by Crystalwizard 10/13/09
Blog Talk Radio show list:
Suggested blogtalk radio shows
FastForward Radio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/fastforwardradio/2008/01/07/FastForward-Radio
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Sonar4Magtalkshow
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Sonar4Magtalkshow
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Alpha Waves Radio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/alphawaves
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The SciFi Pulse Podcast.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/SciFiPulse
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Sonar4Magtalk Show
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Sonar4Magtalkshow
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Earth Frenzy Radio Show
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/earthfrenzyradio
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Across the pond
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Across-the-Pond
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Book club girl
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Book-Club-Girl
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Raw Inspirations Radio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rawinspirations
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Book Bites for Kids
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bookbitesforkids
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Book that Author
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Book-That-Author
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Circle of Seven
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Circle-Of-Seven
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The Beyond
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/TheBeyond
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Conversations Live! with C. A. Webb
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive
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Top Shelf
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/TopShelf
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Sound Authors Radio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/soundauthors
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Library Love Fest
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LibraryLoveFest
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Speaking Volumes
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakingvolumes
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Michigan Literary Network Radio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/MichiganLiteraryNetwork
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Urban literary Review
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/urbanliteraryreview
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Word Smitten
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/WordSmitten
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Author Autobahn
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/AuthorAutobahn
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Catch that book radio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Catch-That-Book
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West Coast Authors
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/crsgorley
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Page Readers
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Page-Readers
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I Just finished
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/I-just-finished
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Literary Pizzazz
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/literarypizzazz
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KWODradio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/KWODradio
====================
Stacey Cochran
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Stacey-Cochran
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achoen843
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/acohen843
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GA Lit Angels
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Cherithe
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Strategic Talk Radio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Strategic-Talk-Radio
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Christine Rose
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/christinerose
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Books and Things
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Books-and-Things
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Before Bedtime
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/beforebedtime
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The Book Stops Here
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/BookStopsHere
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EPRN
(3 shows - morning coffee, today's author, the news from eprn)
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ewenprime
===============
Back-Story
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Back-Story
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Creative Soul (not just authors)
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/creativesoul
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ASA Blog Talk
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ASA-Blog-Talk
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The Teen Zone
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/TheTeenZone
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The Literary Diva
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/diva29
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Blog Talk Radio show list:
Suggested blogtalk radio shows
FastForward Radio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/fastforwardradio/2008/01/07/FastForward-Radio
========================
Sonar4Magtalkshow
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Sonar4Magtalkshow
=========================
Alpha Waves Radio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/alphawaves
=======================
The SciFi Pulse Podcast.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/SciFiPulse
====================
Sonar4Magtalk Show
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Sonar4Magtalkshow
====================
Earth Frenzy Radio Show
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/earthfrenzyradio
====================
Across the pond
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Across-the-Pond
==================
Book club girl
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Book-Club-Girl
===============
Raw Inspirations Radio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rawinspirations
===============
Book Bites for Kids
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bookbitesforkids
=================
Book that Author
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Book-That-Author
==================
Circle of Seven
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Circle-Of-Seven
==================
The Beyond
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/TheBeyond
================
Conversations Live! with C. A. Webb
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive
================
Top Shelf
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/TopShelf
=================
Sound Authors Radio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/soundauthors
==================
Library Love Fest
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LibraryLoveFest
============
Speaking Volumes
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakingvolumes
==============
Michigan Literary Network Radio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/MichiganLiteraryNetwork
================
Urban literary Review
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/urbanliteraryreview
=================
Word Smitten
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/WordSmitten
=================
Author Autobahn
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/AuthorAutobahn
================
Catch that book radio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Catch-That-Book
=================
West Coast Authors
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/crsgorley
============
Page Readers
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Page-Readers
==============
I Just finished
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/I-just-finished
===============
Literary Pizzazz
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/literarypizzazz
=================
KWODradio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/KWODradio
====================
Stacey Cochran
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Stacey-Cochran
======================
achoen843
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/acohen843
================
GA Lit Angels
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Cherithe
================
Strategic Talk Radio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Strategic-Talk-Radio
===================
Christine Rose
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/christinerose
===============
Books and Things
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Books-and-Things
================
Before Bedtime
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/beforebedtime
=================
The Book Stops Here
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/BookStopsHere
==============
EPRN
(3 shows - morning coffee, today's author, the news from eprn)
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ewenprime
===============
Back-Story
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Back-Story
=================
Creative Soul (not just authors)
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/creativesoul
=================
ASA Blog Talk
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ASA-Blog-Talk
=================
The Teen Zone
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/TheTeenZone
============
The Literary Diva
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/diva29
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Updates!
I didn't say this before, but July was my vacation from promotion. Since October I've been doing nothing but updating websites, writing guest blogs, and promotion the wazoo out of myself. I've earned many new readers from all that hard work, but I really really needed a break and with MALEVOLENT DEAD's release just around the corner (SEPTEMBER 7th!) I knew that break had to happen now.Well, July is almost over and things are already starting to pick up again. I have an interview on Poetic Monthly at 6:30pm EST on August 3, a live chat at Romance Junkies at 9pm EST on August 4, and blurb party the week of August 8th. My MALEVOLENT DEAD tour is quickly forming, and the growing list of events can be found here.
And speaking of MALEVOLENT DEAD, the full first chapter can be found on MD's page. I've also updated my Zazzle store with new merchandise, including Team Jared and Team Damian tshirts as well as MD bumper stickers and magnets.
I was notified today that, thanks to a contest I entered at Fang-tastic Books, I won 100 postcards from Uprinting.com. I love free promo things and I love Fang-tastic Books!
I also added a countdown on both my website and this blog. Only 41 days until MD's release. 41 days until you can see what happens next with Sarah Vargas. Don't worry; it'll be here before you know it.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
D. Renee Bagby Presents First Chapters: Fade to Black
Stop by D. Renee Bagby's First Chapters Blog today and read a piece of FADE TO BLACK!
http://dreneebagbypresentsfirstchapters.blogspot.com/2010/07/fade-to-black-by-heather-kuehl.html?zx=fce3df97fbd7f414
And don't forget that the sequel to FADE, MALEVOLENT DEAD, is due out on Sept 7th!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Another New Review
FADE TO BLACK has gotten another great review, this time from Bitten By Books. It makes me so happy that everyone seems to love it and they want to know what happens next. :o)
Here's the link: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=27629
Here's the link: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=27629
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Authors Read Closing
I got this email today from Authors Read. It's really sad that their closing their doors, since this was (in my opinion) one of the best promo opportunities out there.
Apologies in advance to all concerned with this message:
Authors Read Radio will be closing its doors as of noon, July 31. Apologies to all the guests who have booked with us for Aug-November of 2010 for this program. We will be unable to fulfill that obligation with you.
We will no longer be accepting applications on the program - however if you feel you have a topic suiting our Conscious Discussions audience (nonprofit orgs, greening the planet, etc) than please do feel free to query us for that. See our site for more info: www.brummet.ca. We will be not able to run the radio program as of July 31st due to a change in the family that requires us to make more time available. It is with some sadness that we let this radio program go, as it was such a wonderful experience supporting other authors in this way. However all the archived episodes of Authors Read will remain online indefinitely for those who would like to sample those previously aired shows.
Our other endeavors including the newsletter, blogs, media ad exchanges, and Conscious Discussions Radio show, etc, - will all continue as usual. And as such we continue to welcome networking, ad exchanges and so on. *New website changes at www.brummet.ca will be happening over the next couple of months, so keep dropping by to see what we've done there as you have time. Also - Coming in Aug/Sept we will have affiliate opportunities for our e-books for those of you who are interested in this. Watch for announcements in our newsletter and on the blog :)
Thank you, too, for all our writing-colleagues who have supported us by purchasing one of our 3 books - helping us keep our projects going as well. I greatly appreciate the feedback from publicists and publishers who have seen the value of Purple Snowflake Marketing and have begun to recommend it to others! Thank you all, so very much.
In appreciation,
Lillian
At least the back episodes will still be available. That's always good. But now this means that I won't be reading from MALEVOLENT DEAD on there in Sept. :,(
Apologies in advance to all concerned with this message:
Authors Read Radio will be closing its doors as of noon, July 31. Apologies to all the guests who have booked with us for Aug-November of 2010 for this program. We will be unable to fulfill that obligation with you.
We will no longer be accepting applications on the program - however if you feel you have a topic suiting our Conscious Discussions audience (nonprofit orgs, greening the planet, etc) than please do feel free to query us for that. See our site for more info: www.brummet.ca. We will be not able to run the radio program as of July 31st due to a change in the family that requires us to make more time available. It is with some sadness that we let this radio program go, as it was such a wonderful experience supporting other authors in this way. However all the archived episodes of Authors Read will remain online indefinitely for those who would like to sample those previously aired shows.
Our other endeavors including the newsletter, blogs, media ad exchanges, and Conscious Discussions Radio show, etc, - will all continue as usual. And as such we continue to welcome networking, ad exchanges and so on. *New website changes at www.brummet.ca will be happening over the next couple of months, so keep dropping by to see what we've done there as you have time. Also - Coming in Aug/Sept we will have affiliate opportunities for our e-books for those of you who are interested in this. Watch for announcements in our newsletter and on the blog :)
Thank you, too, for all our writing-colleagues who have supported us by purchasing one of our 3 books - helping us keep our projects going as well. I greatly appreciate the feedback from publicists and publishers who have seen the value of Purple Snowflake Marketing and have begun to recommend it to others! Thank you all, so very much.
In appreciation,
Lillian
At least the back episodes will still be available. That's always good. But now this means that I won't be reading from MALEVOLENT DEAD on there in Sept. :,(
Monday, July 12, 2010
Would you appear in your book's movie?
I don't know if I would or not. I wouldn't want any lines, that's for sure. If I were in FADE TO BLACK, I'd want to be one of the Weres in Donavan's house during his meeting. Just in the background. In PROMISES TO KEEP I'd ask to be one of the witches at Iris Falls Church. In MALEVOLENT DEAD I'd again want to be in the background, a Were or one of Damian's vamps. It would be an inside joke of sorts, one that my fans would pick up on.
I started thinking about this when I saw the premire of Eclipse. We went to the theater that was showing all three Twilight movies and for those of you who didn't know, Stephanie Meyer is in the Twilight movie. See Charlie over her left shoulder? It's really quick, and if you're not looking for it it's easily missed.
A lot of authors were in the movies that their books are based off of. I think Stephen King was in one (can't remember which right now). S.E. Hinton was in The Outsiders movie (she was the nurse.) Even Stan Lee is in most of the Marvel movies. Here's a picture of him in Daredevil:
So my question to my writer friends is this: if a movie based on your books was being made, would you make a cameo?
Monday, July 5, 2010
Two Great Things Today
I'm loving today, and it just began! I check my email and discover that I won a free month of advertising from Coffee Time Romance. Yayy! Just in time for MALEVOLENT DEAD's release. Have I ever mentioned how much I love free stuff?
I'm also blogging on how I find a good book at Cate Masters blog today: http://catemasters.blogspot.com/2010/07/in-author-spotlight-heather-kuehl.html
Do I judge a book by its cover? How many pages do I read before I give up on a book? You'll just have to stop by Cate's blog to find out!
I'm also blogging on how I find a good book at Cate Masters blog today: http://catemasters.blogspot.com/2010/07/in-author-spotlight-heather-kuehl.html
Do I judge a book by its cover? How many pages do I read before I give up on a book? You'll just have to stop by Cate's blog to find out!
Friday, July 2, 2010
Reading From FADE TO BLACK
I'm going to be reading chapters one and two from FADE TO BLACK on Authors Read today. To listen to the show live stop by http://www.blogtalkradio.com/authorsread at 12pm EST but don't worry. I'll edit this post later today to add the show link in case you miss it.
I'm going to risk sounding like a commercial but Authors Read is a phenomenal place to promote your writing. If you're a writer and haven't been on their show yet, shame on you for missing out.
Edit (1:22PM) - : Here's the link for the show!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/authorsread/2010/07/02/heather-kuehl--fade-to-black
I'm going to risk sounding like a commercial but Authors Read is a phenomenal place to promote your writing. If you're a writer and haven't been on their show yet, shame on you for missing out.
Edit (1:22PM) - : Here's the link for the show!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/authorsread/2010/07/02/heather-kuehl--fade-to-black
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