May 1st is the deadline for entries in the 2008 TARA contest! If you are an unpublished writer of romance here is your chance to shine. Not only do you have an opportunity to have your first 25 pages judged and critiqued, but your work could land in front of an editor.
The categories and editors are as follows:
Series Contemporary -- Wanda Ottewell/Harlequin
Paranormal -- Amy Pierpont/Grand Central
Single Title -- Danielle Poiesz/Pocket
Women's Fiction -- Lindsay Louis/NAL
Historical -- Leah Hultenschmidt/Dorchester
Romantic Suspense -- Allison Brandau/Berkley
Inspirational -- Natalie Hanemann/Thomas Nelson
Check out the TARA website for all the information and guidelines!
tararwa.com
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Writer's Block
What is writer's block and does it actually exist?
For me -- absolutely! So often my writing comes from my emotional state of mind. How do I feel today? Am I happy? Sad? Is my kitty not feeling well? Am I going through a heart wrenching divorce? Has a friend or a relative recently been sick or passed away? How difficult is my day job?
At this point in my writing career I have the choice of sitting down to write -- or not. If I don't feel the inspiration flowing through me, I'll pick up a book and read, or click on the television (probably not the best idea), or worse, surfing the net. However, the many professional, published writers I know, they don't have that luxury. They have deadlines! They have publishers who choose when their books are to be finished. They have editors who need the rewrites and revisions -- now!
Someday soon I hope to up my game and find an agent and editor interested in my work. At that point I need to be 100% prepared to do the work; get the job done and produce the words and pages that need to be finished. :)
I write as often as I can, but for the past few weeks I've been in a major slowdown. Writer's slump? Writer's dawdling? Writer's procrastination? Hmm...
Well, no more. It's time to write and push through to finish my second book.
Writer's block be gone!
For me -- absolutely! So often my writing comes from my emotional state of mind. How do I feel today? Am I happy? Sad? Is my kitty not feeling well? Am I going through a heart wrenching divorce? Has a friend or a relative recently been sick or passed away? How difficult is my day job?
At this point in my writing career I have the choice of sitting down to write -- or not. If I don't feel the inspiration flowing through me, I'll pick up a book and read, or click on the television (probably not the best idea), or worse, surfing the net. However, the many professional, published writers I know, they don't have that luxury. They have deadlines! They have publishers who choose when their books are to be finished. They have editors who need the rewrites and revisions -- now!
Someday soon I hope to up my game and find an agent and editor interested in my work. At that point I need to be 100% prepared to do the work; get the job done and produce the words and pages that need to be finished. :)
I write as often as I can, but for the past few weeks I've been in a major slowdown. Writer's slump? Writer's dawdling? Writer's procrastination? Hmm...
Well, no more. It's time to write and push through to finish my second book.
Writer's block be gone!
Monday, March 31, 2008
More TARA Authors
Meet more TARA authors and their fabulous books!
Virginia Henley is one of the first ladies of historical fiction. She is passionate about history and it shows in her beautiful, epic novels. She blends history and fiction with her flawless writing. Some of her titles include: Unmasked, Notorious, and Insatiable.
Roxanne St. Claire writes exciting romantic suspense most notably with her Bullet Catchers series. First You Run hit the book stores on March 25th and promises plenty of romance, action, and suspense. The Bullet Catchers are "Trained to Protect and Licensed to Thrill". What could be better than that?
C.L. Wilson's first book, Lord of the Fading Lands came out in October 2007 to rave reviews. It is a sweeping fantasy set in another world where good vs. evil, and magic and destiny rule. The sequel is called Lady of Light and Shadows. Check them out!
roxannestclaire.com
Virginia Henley is one of the first ladies of historical fiction. She is passionate about history and it shows in her beautiful, epic novels. She blends history and fiction with her flawless writing. Some of her titles include: Unmasked, Notorious, and Insatiable.
Roxanne St. Claire writes exciting romantic suspense most notably with her Bullet Catchers series. First You Run hit the book stores on March 25th and promises plenty of romance, action, and suspense. The Bullet Catchers are "Trained to Protect and Licensed to Thrill". What could be better than that?
C.L. Wilson's first book, Lord of the Fading Lands came out in October 2007 to rave reviews. It is a sweeping fantasy set in another world where good vs. evil, and magic and destiny rule. The sequel is called Lady of Light and Shadows. Check them out!
roxannestclaire.com
clwilson.com
Pick up a book today and immerse yourself in stories of love, passion and adventure!
Sunday, March 30, 2008
2008 TARA Contest
It's time for the annual Tampa Area Romance Authors writing contest!!
If you are an unpublished writer of romance fiction, this could be a great opportunity to get your work in front of an editor.
We offer seven genres of romance fiction with trained and published authors as the first-round judges. The final-round judges are editors from some of the top publishing houses.
The categories include:
Series Contemporary
Paranormal
Single Title
Women's Fiction
Historical
Romantic Suspense
Inspirational
For more information and all the details, check out the TARA website.
www.tararwa.com
If you are an unpublished writer of romance fiction, this could be a great opportunity to get your work in front of an editor.
We offer seven genres of romance fiction with trained and published authors as the first-round judges. The final-round judges are editors from some of the top publishing houses.
The categories include:
Series Contemporary
Paranormal
Single Title
Women's Fiction
Historical
Romantic Suspense
Inspirational
For more information and all the details, check out the TARA website.
www.tararwa.com
Saturday, March 22, 2008
The Authors of TARA
I am a member of the Tampa Area Romance Authors which is chapter #100 of the Romance Writers of America. It's a fabulous chapter with a wonderful variety of members, ranging from beginner writers, Pro members, all the way to New York Times best selling authors. Our members write everything from contemporary romance, historical, paranormal, romantic suspense, inspirational, westerns, mainstream, young adult, mystery, and everything in between.
Some of our published members include Virginia Henley, Karen Rose, Julie Leto, Kathy Carmichael, Debby Mayne, Kimberly Llewellyn, Roxanne St. Claire, Betina Krahn, Diana Peterfruend, Kresley Cole, and many, many more.
Julie Leto's newest book Phantom Pleasures is coming out on April 1st!
Karen Rose has her newest release Scream for Me coming in May.
Both are fantastic writers and NY Times bestselling authors. I can't wait for their latest books! Check out their websites and hurry to reserve their books.
julieleto.com
karenrosebooks.com
I will write about some of our other authors and their upcoming projects and books very soon. Thanks for stopping by. :)
Some of our published members include Virginia Henley, Karen Rose, Julie Leto, Kathy Carmichael, Debby Mayne, Kimberly Llewellyn, Roxanne St. Claire, Betina Krahn, Diana Peterfruend, Kresley Cole, and many, many more.
Julie Leto's newest book Phantom Pleasures is coming out on April 1st!
Karen Rose has her newest release Scream for Me coming in May.
Both are fantastic writers and NY Times bestselling authors. I can't wait for their latest books! Check out their websites and hurry to reserve their books.
julieleto.com
karenrosebooks.com
I will write about some of our other authors and their upcoming projects and books very soon. Thanks for stopping by. :)
Saturday, February 16, 2008
My First Photo
I am new to the digital photography world, so today I will attempt to add a photo to my blog.
From what I can see, I think it's a done deal. :) Above is a picture of myself (far right), and my three siblings. From left to right, Robin, Laurie and Dell. They are not only my siblings, but three of my closest friends. The picture was taken by my sister-in-law, Liz, and we are posing in front an ice cream and coffee shop on Cape Cod. One of our favorite hang outs when we get together. Think chocolate! Yummy.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Back to Business
As usual time is speeding by so fast I can't seem to keep up. My goal was to post on my blog at least once a week... It's now February and I haven't been here since December. Time to get busy.
I have finished one contemporary romance called Summer Light. It's about a handsome and popular movie actor, Jackson Sweeney, who survives a tragic car accident that claims the life of his best friend's financee. Struggling to remember the accident, Jack leaves Hollywood behind for rural New England and begins a new life with his sister, Kate and his nephew, David.
My second book is a work in progess. At this point it's called Island Moon and takes place on Anna Maria Island in central Florida. I'm around the 1/2 way point through the first draft. My goal is to finish by summer.
Island Moon is a romantic suspense. More about the story later. :)
Thanks for stopping by...
I have finished one contemporary romance called Summer Light. It's about a handsome and popular movie actor, Jackson Sweeney, who survives a tragic car accident that claims the life of his best friend's financee. Struggling to remember the accident, Jack leaves Hollywood behind for rural New England and begins a new life with his sister, Kate and his nephew, David.
My second book is a work in progess. At this point it's called Island Moon and takes place on Anna Maria Island in central Florida. I'm around the 1/2 way point through the first draft. My goal is to finish by summer.
Island Moon is a romantic suspense. More about the story later. :)
Thanks for stopping by...
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