Publication Quest
April 29, 2007
The current story is zooming along, a novella length erotic romance. I do realize it’s insanely ambitious or just plain insane to target multiple publishers when I’ve yet to sell a single title.
But crazy might be part of the writer’s job description. Consider how many aspiring writers pour their hearts’ blood onto the hard drive day after day, facing such odds requires a certain amount of willingness to disregard reality.
I like to read different genres. I like to write different genres. There are others who’ve blazed this trail before me. When I consider how nutty it is to choose writing for publication as a goal, then writing more than one type of story seems like a harmless aberration.
Current year’s goals
1) Study characterization to add depth to the story’s cast
2) Three submissions
3) In roads in the TBR shelves
Progress report:
Done reading the stack of books related to characterization – Creating Unforgettable Characters deserves a second read, still not reading it. Hmmm distinct lack of discipline here.
Three submissions sent!
Working on number four (see word meter number four)!
Status: still waiting to hear from the publishers :(
Timeline:
Number One: four months and two weeks – estimated response time from publisher 3 months
Number Two: One month and one week – estimated response time from publisher 1 month
Number three: Three weeks – estimated response time from publisher none*
*Publisher did acknowledge the submission, but included a warning not to contact them about this submission. :( Word is they got lots of submissions (new line) and are sorting them out.
TBR shelves are continuing to thin – the row of books behind the front stacks are now visible on all shelves. . .
A lonely woman finds passion with a dominant much younger lover, forcing a choice between love and loyalty 
The Enyo Chronicles includes both Dalia's Choice and Joon's Tempation. 
Three different stories, three dangerous men, and three women who deserve them 
One dangerous warrior woman plus two rogue demon males equals a love to threaten an empire. 
Getting paid to watch Eduardo is Desiree’s dream assignment, but when he reaches out to her, crossing the line, everything changes.
Deep in her secret heart, she lusts for a sexy pirate who’d be her master and commander in the bedroom. But, this man may be too dangerous
One woman, two men, three wounded hearts--though already mated their love is still forbidden.
A reluctant reporter and a lone wolf undercover cop work to catch an extortionist, finding love requires the most dangerous risk of all. 
Street-smart cop plays princess to catch deadly terrorists. Now,the only man she trusts is the one she can't resist.
Along with the arrival of Sam’s nemesis comes Karina, the one woman who can heal his wounded soul. What he doesn’t know may kill him. Because, the love of his life is his worst nightmare--his enemy’s daughter. 