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Whilst tromping through the lush tropical forest of ever changing characters and plots from time to time I draw out my synopsis and revise it to reflect the current landmarks, because a girl needs a map even if it’s been through a few editions…
Reading my own work aloud always seems faintly silly, but I catch things I know I’d miss without this step.
What is your most favorite and least favorite parts of your job?
Posted by Evanne @ 4:00 am |
Yesterday I’m certain I added at least a thousand words to the manuscript. Unfortunately, I deleted seven hundred or so… 
How’s your day going?
Posted by Evanne @ 4:00 am |
Writing erotic romance seems like a fairly safe job. In the age of electronic publishing even paper cuts are no longer a hazard. My only problems are imaginary–the bossy, irresistible hunks camping in my head. Each demanding his story be written now.
A few months ago, after wrapping up the final edits for Dalila’s Choice, I fully intended to get busy on the next mech adventure. I did all the usual obsessed writer ritual type things: created a playlist, labeled a notebook, found images of the cast, made lots of notes about the characters, and actually began writing the story. A few pages in a contemporary couple staged a coup.
I tried to ignore them. The lure of the better idea is an eternal plague. If I give in to these whims I’d never finish a book. But this couple wouldn’t quit. They hijacked my imagination. At the halfway point, where I expect the excruciating pace of writing to pick up a bit, they grew sullen and silent. Even at this torturous rate, I’m hoping to finish the story in June and finally get back to the patient mechs, who are probably not speaking to me.
Posted by Evanne @ 4:00 am |
Stop by the All Romance Cafe to say hi and learn why I write for Ellora’s Cave All Romance is offering a 50% discount on all Ellora’s Cave titles this month. Now’s the perfect time to sample new authors or stock up on your favorite romantica. 
Posted by Evanne @ 4:00 am |
Last month CBS did a piece on Ellora’s Cave and one of their long time popular authors, the amazingly prolific Desiree Holt. Hooray for mainstream acceptance and publicity, right? Sure, although They titled the report The Popularity of “Mommy Porn” . A term that doesn’t resonate in a happy way with me. Lauren Dane wrote about why she’s offended by the term here, making excellent sense.
Watching the talented and gracious Ms. Holt share her achievements made me sad. Not because she’s a senior citizen, more power to her, but even her children refer to her work as porn. Success brings critics for male authors as well as for women. The erotic romance business is booming and it’s a female dominated industry. Would the derisive commentary be the same if it were run by men? Strangely I hope so. If we can’t have enlightenment let’s at least have equality.
Perhaps I’ve lost my sense of humor. How do you feel about the “mommy porn” label?
Posted by Evanne @ 4:00 am |
After finishing A Dance with Dragons (brilliant epic fantasy for those who haven’t read the series to date), for a change of pace I picked up a contemporary romance, Not Quite Dating (delightful). Since well-written romance makes me smile, I picked another, Maid For Love (more classic delightful romance).
Reading in the genre I’m writing breaks one of my own rules. The original reason I instituted the rule was to avoid falling into another author’s style. I honestly don’t think that’s a danger, since I’m barely writing. Just as soon as I finish What I did For Love I’m getting back to work and rewarding myself with something other than contemporary romance. A fine plan until Lover At Last released. The brotherhood has romance, but laced with violence and paranormal elements that keep me up way too late at night. 
So what are you reading?
Posted by Evanne @ 4:00 am |
The new and improved version of Dalila’s Choice Kindle edition went live last month. Aside from a couple of posts on my website I did no promo.
I had a release with Ellora’s Cave in January, Warriors’ Wife and one from Loose Id this month, A Trace of Ivy. As part of the KDP select options Dalila’s Choice was free from March 11th through March 15th.
Units sold: 22
Units borrowed: 1
Units downloaded for free: 1187
Surprised? I am, in a totally good way. Dalila’s Choice was the first futuristic story I wrote. It will always have a special place in my heart, but millions of readers haven’t found it. 
After the right to publish the book reverted to me, I knew I wanted to make it available to readers. But I wasn’t sure what route I would take to do so.
Giving away books may seem crazy, but I look at those copies as the best possible advertizing. Each copy went to someone who had never read Dalila’s Choice, perhaps a person who had never read any of my stories. My hope is at least of few of those kind readers will enjoy the story and possibly buy something else I’ve written.
Have you considered releasing an indie title? Do you read indie titles?
Posted by Evanne @ 4:00 am |
Certain scents trigger emotional memories. This has been true for me as long as I can remember. After deciding to use this phenomenon in the story I did a bit of research. The link between odor and memory isn’t nearly as clear cut as I believed. Maybe my nose is weird. 
Do some smells evoke memories for you?
Posted by Evanne @ 4:00 am |
The first Enyo Chronicle, Dalila’s Choice is free on Amazon until sometime Friday. Hurry!
Posted by Evanne @ 3:37 pm |
February 23, 2013 | Real life
The caricature of a woman hunched over the keyboard is fairly accurate, except I try to practice better posture. My point is that watching a writer at work is just about as exciting as watching paint dry.
What makes writers cool is when they write awesome stories that I get to read. There are literally thousands of books released everyday. Many of them have attractive covers, enticing blurbs, celebrity endorsements, and impressive reviews. Sadly none of these fine trappings have guaranteed a good read. Sampling a new-to-me author helps. Sometimes even this fails, because the beginning of a book is not typical. The opening may be backstory and therefore much slower than the rest of the novel. Or the opening may be exciting and the story bogs down shortly after the beginning chapters.
More and more often I bridge that gap between considering a new author and actually buying by purchasing an inexpensive self-published title, by the same writer. Since this works for me, I polished and enriched my first futuristic erotic romance, Dalila’s Choice in the hope it will work for the gentle readers considering buying my stuff.
What makes you likely to splurge on a new author?
Posted by Evanne @ 4:00 am |
When both Hunter and Tru bond with Amber their mating triangle threatens everything they hold dear.
Werewolf-whisper Daniel is the only one who can heal Scarlet’s broken werewolf connection. If he succeeds then the pack’s needs will eclipse his claim on her heart. But if he fails, they'll both die.
Camille, a plump, sweet-natured breeder, is caught in New Eden’s endless war with Baldor. Her mates, Jaxon and Aegis, need cunning and courage to rescue her. They need a miracle to capture her heart.
