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I added a new freebie story on the freebie page at the top.

Back in March, I was part of a huge author giveaway, and the prize I offered was a flash fic written from a prompt of the winner’s choosing. A Chance Worth Taking  is what came out of it. Now that the winner has had her fic for a while, I’ve decided to put it up for everyone to enjoy.

Both stories currently there have the PDF downloadable with a simple click of their titles. I’m only able to put PDFs up on this site. But if you’d like them in a different format, just shoot me a note, and I’ll be happy to send either story along in mobi or ePub if you desire. Just let me know!

And enjoy!

I’ve contracted my paranormal story to be part of the Dreamspun Beyond line!

*confetti*

It’ll probably be getting a new title, but I’m super excited to be a part of the line. Category romances were my first love, and I always had dreams of writing one. Now Blake and Derek will be out in the world, and you can see how they fall in love and find their forever. I love these guys, and I love their story. And it’s the first paranormal I’ve submitted for publication, which is extra exciting, as paranormal is one of my deepest loves. It also varies from my regular work in that it’s written in dual third person POV.

I had a lot of help with this one, with an alpha and beta reader, not to mention a stolen (with permission) premise. So this one has a very special place in my heart, and I can’t wait to share it with you!

I don’t have a whole lot of info yet, as it won’t be out for some time, but here’s some things I can tell you:

—Release! Tentative release is set for some point in January 2018

—Paperback! I love ebooks. A lot. I have, well, thousands. And it’s an affordable and space saving way to enjoy many more books than I normally would. But if you’re like me, there’s something special about holding a book in your hand, smelling the paper, and turning pages. So if you have a desire, then you can purchase this one in paperback format.

—Subscription! As far as I know, just like Dreamspinner’s Dreamspun Desire line, you’ll be able to subscribe to Dreamspun Beyond. That means you can choose the ebook option, which will be automatically delivered (and at a price less than two ebooks would normally cost) or choose the paperback subscription, get two paperbacks automatically shipped AND get the ebook versions as well (again at a discounted price).

–Cover! The Dreamspun Beyond titles will all have unifying covers, with an element that makes them all the same. But there will be some originality, my guys, on there too. (so they’ll look extra great on your shelf :D)

So I think it’s obvious just how thrilled I am. Watch this space for news about the line and about my title.

 

In honor of the Romantic Times convention, Dreamspinner Press is a hosting an everything is 30% off sale! A lot of my stuff is there, of course, but the entire store is on sale, so if you’ve been looking to stock up on any titles head over to the site and check it out!

Over the past six months, I’ve had looming deadlines (both publisher and self imposed) and I’ve felt a constant pressure to get things done. Some of that definitely worked to my advantage, forcing me to focus and work when otherwise I might have procrastinated far too long and things would have gone by the wayside. I’m very happy with the books I’ve written in that time (even if I’m still waiting to hear). But it was like a constant weight on my shoulders. My chest. An unrelenting pressure that colored every one of my thoughts and decisions.

That weight is gone.

I’m also so far ahead on some other things I do that I have no pressure there either.

On the one hand, that feels great! No constant worry and fretting about what I’m doing versus what I should be doing. About if I’m going to make deadline with all the other things that need to get done and have deadlines too. I’m all Maria on the Austrian hillside, running through the fields, arms outstretched and giddy.

However, there’s a downside too. I’m not as far along on new story as I wanted to be. And without the need to focus on just one thing, my lovely brain and muse are conspiring and running off in five other directions. Some of them might be completely fruitless too, so spending brain time thinking about then is a little bit wasteful. And yet, without the constant pressure to get certain things done, my brain is all over the place.

So yeah. I’m enjoying the freeing sensation, but I need to get it back on track. Because if I don’t, I won’t ever get another word written.

So that is what I shall do.

In the meantime, I have a new book out, and if you click here, you’ll find the blurb and all the buy links. And! Eli and Chase will be showing up this Friday for flash fic. So tune in here to see another scene with my new, and lovely, boys!

So! I had a book release! You can find all the buy links here for Enchanted Love.

If you’re looking for a short, very fluffy, fairy tale-esque kind of story, about two guys who meet each other at the right time, and just click, then Eli and Chase might just be the guys for you. For those of you familiar with my work, this is probably the sweetest thing I’ve ever written–even if there’s a good amount of heat too! Really, these guys are just lovely, and they love each other from almost the moment they meet. And I love them too.

I have this sort of tradition of taking release day off from the day job and spending the day working on something new while basking in the new release. But it was a Saturday, and after I took the pup for a walk, I was kind of in the mood to just chill. So that’s what I did. I read, I played some games, took a nap. And just generally enjoyed my Saturday, all the while feeling that happy feeling about my boys being out in the world. I don’t think that excitement is ever going to get old.

I hope it doesn’t anyway.

Another reason I didn’t write, though, is because I’m sort of stuck. I’ve had the next chapter in my head for a week or more now, but I can’t get the words on the page. The reason? I’m completely undecided as to whose POV the scene is from. I can make a good case for both my MCs and I see it from both POVs. Depending on who I choose, it could change the way the rest of the story is written. So I’m still trying to puzzle some things out before I get to the next step.

Also, still waiting to hear on other things.

So lots going on, lots coming up.

Out now, for you reading pleasure!

Eli Brennan’s only joy comes from helping out the less fortunate. The rest of his life is less than satisfactory, and he certainly doesn’t believe in fairy tales.
Until he meets Chase Prinsen, whose winning smile and gorgeous muscles embody Eli’s idea of Prince Charming.
Chase sweeps Eli off his feet after an enchanting meeting on the stairs. Eli isn’t used to being special to anyone, but Chase makes him feel it. And with a little persuading, Chase may just be able to convince Eli they go together like foot and slipper.

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If you’ve been following along for any length of time, you’re probably well aware that I’m a total sucker for sub calls. When I see that submission call from a publisher, my brain starts working overtime. Well, not every call, not every time. But when there’s one that catches my interest, I’m powerless to resist.

On Friday, I saw one that intrigued. And after about two seconds, and just a touch of googling, I was struck smack in the face with an idea.

I had this character already in my head. I mean, sometimes I see a name or a trait, and it sparks a character. So this guy was already in my head, just kind of hanging out, waiting for a story to belong to, and for someone to love. And when I saw the call, he immediately jumped into the story, and the plot started revolving, and within minutes, I had the basics. And a very punny title that I love to pieces. And now, just a few days later, I already have the first two chapters written.

A good sub call is always going to be my kryptonite.

So that’s the story that has my focus at the moment. The one the muse is pushing me on. The one that I can’t stop thinking about. Even though just last week I started a new story, this one has taken precedence.

It’s called One in Vermilion. It’s the story of Tru and Wyatt. And their dogs. And their baggage. And how they are eventually going to fall in love.

And I basically love the crap out of it already.

So I took a couple days off from the EDJ just to kind of relax and enjoy. I had a lovely two days wearing my comfiest pant (oh my god they are the best pants) and just hanging out in bed with the cat snuggled up to my side (she was doing her barnacle routine). I read a lot, and that was splendid too (old faves and new releases I enjoyed).

And I also started writing.

But it’s not what I thought I would be writing.

That one is still in the works, but it’s a lot more involved, and I kind of needed….a writing break. The last one was kind of thought intensive, and while that was great, I was reluctant to dive back into another project that had so much going on. So I got to thinking about cupcakes….

Love and Cupcakes starts after a fire at a bakery. And I’d long ago wondered what happened on the other side, to other people, because of the fire. So I decided to explore that first. It’ll be a shorter story, maybe 20k, and a fluffy and sweet. It should take me too long, and it’ll help me get my writing mojo back, ease into the writing again. This new one, that has yet to get a title, is not dependent on having read the first story. Though there may be an appearance of either or both of the MCs in the new one, it stands completely alone. But it will also be told in alternating first, just as Love and Cupcakes is. So that’ll be fun.

So I’m excited about a happy little romp, and two guys falling in love. And once that’s done, I’ll focus my attention onto the next, more emotional, more involved tale. I’m feeling good about what I’m working on, and definitely about what’s coming up next. It’s just a little detour off the plan, but it’s a good one.

So after I get an idea I actually think might work, I spend a lot of time thinking about it. Like a lot. Like when I’m in the shower, or driving, or in those minutes before I fall asleep. Basically when my brain isn’t engaged in something necessary, the story is on my mind. Sometimes even when I’m supposed to be engaged with work or whatever, I’m actually staring off into space and thinking about my boys. I’m sure this comes as a surprise to no one.

At any rate, this is where I am right now. These guys are consuming my free moments, and I’m constantly thinking about them. At first it was the little things, like who they are and how they fit into the basic idea I had. But then it quickly evolved, and now I’m seeing scenes. I kind of love that stage, when I’m just seeing snippets of their lives and their interactions. It’s times like this that I wish I could write out of order, just so I could get those scenes on the page. Since I can’t (because oh my god, my brain doesn’t work that way) my usual mode is to think about it a lot, over and over, mentally tweaking those scenes until I basically have it memorized. And jotting down a rough description when I get to the point where I write my very rough outline thingies.

(When I actually get to writing it, it’s usually changed, either because I forgot something I wanted to wright (yes, I know) or because the story changed around it and what I originally envisioned not longer fits)

So I’m thinking lots, and I think this story is gonna stick. I know these guys’ names, I know their personalities, I know how they meet and how they get to the next level. The actual getting to the HEA is a little shakier, but I have confidence they’ll get there.

And pretty soon, I’ll be ready to start putting words on the page.

Coming April 15th from JMS Books!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eli Brennan’s only joy comes from helping out the less fortunate. The rest of his life is less than satisfactory, and he certainly doesn’t believe in fairy tales. Until he meets Chase Prinsen, whose winning smile and gorgeous muscles embody Eli’s idea of Prince Charming.

Chase sweeps Eli off his feet after an enchanting meeting on the stairs. Eli isn’t used to being special to anyone, but Chase makes him feel it.

With a little persuading, can Chase convince Eli they go together like foot and slipper?

You can preorder it here:

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