My publisher for my contemporary romance novel, Power Play, is celebrating their one year anniversary and giving away a Kindle Fire HD preloaded with every book from their first year of publications!
Yes, every single title for a year. That should keep some lucky romance reader very busy.
Enter on the Crimson Romance website for a chance to win!
_
Showing posts with label Crimson Romance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crimson Romance. Show all posts
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Day on the Links: Nan in the News
Since the release of my new contemporary hockey romance, Power Play, I've been getting a ton of hits, reviews (mostly good) and exposure. So I wanted to share some work I've been putting out there.
I recently answered a Q&A about sexy music to listen to while...you know: on my publisher, Crimson Romance's, website.
I also completed a blog post for Crimson Romance about--what else?--writing the athlete romantic hero.
Lastly, I've been working on my author profile on Goodreads, which I'm finding is a great (and nerve wracking) way to get feedback on your published works.
Happy reading and don't forget to check out my new romance about hockey and hot athletes, Power Play, available on Amazon.
I recently answered a Q&A about sexy music to listen to while...you know: on my publisher, Crimson Romance's, website.
I also completed a blog post for Crimson Romance about--what else?--writing the athlete romantic hero.
Lastly, I've been working on my author profile on Goodreads, which I'm finding is a great (and nerve wracking) way to get feedback on your published works.
Happy reading and don't forget to check out my new romance about hockey and hot athletes, Power Play, available on Amazon.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Buy My Romance: Power Play!
Today's the day you can finally purchase my hockey-related contemporary romance, Power Play...just in time for the end of the lockout and the return of hockey!
Buy Power Play on Amazon.
Buy Power Play on Amazon.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Power Play releases on Monday!
My first full length contemporary romance is due for release on Monday, January 14, 2013 with Crimson Romance!
Remember to grab a copy!
Remember to grab a copy!
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Cover Reveal: Upcoming Romance - Power Play
On January 14 2013, my contemporary romance, Power Play, will be available for purchase with Crimson Romance.
For those of you jonesing for some hockey action (and I do mean action) during the lockout, this is the romance novel for you! The hero (and the villain...and many of the other characters too, for that matter) are professional hockey players. Sexy, sexy.
Check out the summary for Power Play on the publisher's website.
And now...for the cover reveal:
For those of you jonesing for some hockey action (and I do mean action) during the lockout, this is the romance novel for you! The hero (and the villain...and many of the other characters too, for that matter) are professional hockey players. Sexy, sexy.
Check out the summary for Power Play on the publisher's website.
And now...for the cover reveal:
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Major Editing: Read As A Reader
I recently received major edits back for my upcoming romance release with Crimson Romance. Although I have published erotic romance stories before, I have never edited a full length manuscript. It was an experience.
Give It Time
Usually, my first and best piece of advice for editing is to give your work some time to breathe. Like a fine wine, you need to let it rest, undisturbed, for a period of time to allow the full flavours to develop. And to try to ensure that you no longer are 'in love' with every single letter you've written.
Of course, in this instance, I'm assuming that you haven't seen or heard from your manuscript in weeks, even months -- that's the time in takes to hear back from the publisher, to sign the contract, and to wait for the first edits to come to you.
So, step one -- done.
Read As A Reader
My first tip, and the method I used for this edit as well as for unpublished manuscripts, is to read over the entire piece once.
The way I do this is to print out the entire manuscript. Yes, onto real paper.
Sure, maybe you read faster off of the computer screen and you really hate killing trees, but the point of this part of the process is to experience your book as a reader would. An old-fashioned, Kindle-free, reader. Trust me, if you've written your book on computer (which we all do nowadays), having a physical copy in your hand will immediately distance yourself from the writing process, giving you a precious bit of objectivity. Hint: this will come in very handy during major edits.
Don't Pick Up That Pen!
While you're reading your work, don't make a single mark on those pages. You are trying to recreate the reading experience, how an eventual purchaser of your book will see it. And, in another sense, you're trying to see your work through the eyes of the editor. You've already seen their comments and, chances are, they will be on the pages you have printed as well.
Read the comments. Keep the tips in mind. But don't make any changes yet. Not even correcting the typos.
The point of this exercise is, one, to see your book from different eyes, and also, two, to put into your subconscious what needs to be changed.
Now that you have your editor's feedback, it will be lodged in your brain as you read through your book this time. You will likely see why they made the comments and suggestions they did. Or, if you don't quite see their point, you can at least look at your work as objectively as possible and see their argument, as well as formulate your own -- if you need it later.
Now that your work is back at the forefront of your mind, along with the comments from your editor, it is time to go to work.
Give It Time
Usually, my first and best piece of advice for editing is to give your work some time to breathe. Like a fine wine, you need to let it rest, undisturbed, for a period of time to allow the full flavours to develop. And to try to ensure that you no longer are 'in love' with every single letter you've written.
Of course, in this instance, I'm assuming that you haven't seen or heard from your manuscript in weeks, even months -- that's the time in takes to hear back from the publisher, to sign the contract, and to wait for the first edits to come to you.
So, step one -- done.
Read As A Reader
My first tip, and the method I used for this edit as well as for unpublished manuscripts, is to read over the entire piece once.
The way I do this is to print out the entire manuscript. Yes, onto real paper.
Sure, maybe you read faster off of the computer screen and you really hate killing trees, but the point of this part of the process is to experience your book as a reader would. An old-fashioned, Kindle-free, reader. Trust me, if you've written your book on computer (which we all do nowadays), having a physical copy in your hand will immediately distance yourself from the writing process, giving you a precious bit of objectivity. Hint: this will come in very handy during major edits.
Don't Pick Up That Pen!
While you're reading your work, don't make a single mark on those pages. You are trying to recreate the reading experience, how an eventual purchaser of your book will see it. And, in another sense, you're trying to see your work through the eyes of the editor. You've already seen their comments and, chances are, they will be on the pages you have printed as well.
Read the comments. Keep the tips in mind. But don't make any changes yet. Not even correcting the typos.
The point of this exercise is, one, to see your book from different eyes, and also, two, to put into your subconscious what needs to be changed.
Now that you have your editor's feedback, it will be lodged in your brain as you read through your book this time. You will likely see why they made the comments and suggestions they did. Or, if you don't quite see their point, you can at least look at your work as objectively as possible and see their argument, as well as formulate your own -- if you need it later.
Now that your work is back at the forefront of your mind, along with the comments from your editor, it is time to go to work.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Performing Major Edits
It has been a challenging experience.
I've edited several short stories for publication in the recent past, namely my erotic romances for Total-E-Bound: Captive Angel and Country Hearts.
Perhaps because they were for far shorter works, those edits were relatively easy. Yes, I had to change fairly major aspects of the pieces, such as tweaking the death of a character or changing a sex scene, but these were discrete scenes that required specific thought, not a major overhaul.
These latest edits were major overhauls. I was tasked with revisiting the pasts of the characters, questioning the heroine's characterization, and changing an overly sweet ending. I struggled with the edits for the entire two weeks I had to rework the manuscript.
Eventually, I got the edits done -- early too! -- but it was pretty much the only focus of my life during that time. I didn't work. I didn't write. I barely spoke to my family. It felt like all I did for two weeks was think about this book and make changes to it.
From out of my experience, I have put together a few tips to help anyone who might be facing their first novel length editing process, which I will be posting shortly. The key, I think, is patience and planning. Procrastination in editing is definitely your worst enemy. This time, I dove right in and I think I did a fairly good job. But we'll see when I get my next round of edits back.
Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)