Did you know ...? A post all about what I'm writing now and next and blahblahblah

Did you know that my life as a writer started when I was pregnant with my second boy? I had just finished my fifth or sixth read through of Harry Potter and was left going "now what?" And thus I started writing. In the beginning I started reading all the books I could find on writing ... on editing ... on plots ... on characters ... on grammar. I took classes, mostly online, and then I plunged head-first into the world of writing. It was in the seas of writing while trying to tread water but mostly drowning that I learned of a forum. It was a magical forum where other wannabe writers talked, shared, laughed and mostly gave each other encouragement (I also happened to meet Colleen Hoover there long before Slammed became a NY Times bestseller).

 It was through this forum that I met some amazing people and five particular women who became my betas. Later they became my sounding boards and then even later became my everything in the writing world. One of these wonderful women, Jen Kreft (find her here http://kreftontheblock.blogspot.com), invited me to do a writing blog hop. See of the two of us, (though she claims to have as many technology deficiencies as me, which she doesn't but that's neither here nor there), Jen knows her writing stuff so if she tells me to do it, I do. So without further ado, but a whole lot of prodding from Jen is my post on writing.

 1. What am I currently working on?

 As of today I'm working on book three in my vampire series ADIB. It's the final book and ties up everything and it's making me a total mess. To say "no pressure" is a lie. There's so much pressure that yesterday after I took a shower and went to clean my ears I actually saw some of my brain oozing out. Have you ever tickled your brain through your ear with a q-tip? Needless to say I looked like a dog whose owner had found her favorite scratching spot. But on a more serious note I love this series and want the final book to blow the other two out of the water.

 2. How does my work differ from others of its genre? 

 You got me. I'm still working on figuring out genres. Books never fit neatly into a box, although you'd think they would since they're rectangular, but whatever. I do know that my female MC is bi-racial. Which is a trend I'm seeing more and more that makes me happy. Since I can only be me it's awesome to read books where the MC is different from me. Either by sex, race, religion or even sexual orientation, I love it!! Diversity in books? One word, WONDERFUL.

  3. Why do I write what I do?

I will say no matter what I write, whether it be paranormal, YA, or sciency (so not a word but should be) there is always a romance. You ask why and I'll tell you why, because I'm a romantic, because I'm in love with love. Personally, I don't believe there is nothing more powerful or more beautiful than two people falling in love. Probably makes me terribly sappy but I can't help it I love love man!! I totally just sounded like an aging hippie.

 4. How does your writing process work? 

 Okay here's a visual to end all visuals, picture a monkey. Are you picturing it? Is he skinny? Hairy? Maybe has a bald butt? Okay, now that you have your monkey I want you to imagine said monkey picking up a pile of his poo and flinging it at the wall. Can you see it? Is it making you laugh? Because it's totally making me laugh. You and your monkey just hanging out flinging poo. HAHAHAHA!!! Well that's me only instead of poo its words and I fling them and some stick and are actually pretty good, but some? Man some stink.

 So now I'm passing the mic to another woman in my writing group. As I mentioned she's part of my everything and her name is Marianne. She's an amazing writer and I hope to the heavens an agent snaps her up and prints her words because they are awesome. Without further ado I give you the amazing, the wonderful, the silly Marianne http://mtsheldon.wordpress.com/.

Twist of Fate release

Twist of Fate is Book 2 of The Renegade Saints series.  (Click HERE to see Book 1 on Amazon)
Beginning on Friday June 20 Picture Perfect will be on sale for 99 cents on Amazon. Sale will run through Wednesday June 25th.


Twist of Fate also includes & novella. Two great stories, one low price! Twist of Fate is $2.99 now but will go to it's full $3.99 price on Wednesday June 25th.

SYNOPSIS:

TWIST OF FATE 

One night changed everything. 

Leah Cooper was an absolute mess caught in a downward spiral until Gavin Wilde made a brief appearance in her life at a critical moment. Gavin forced her to re-evaluate what she was doing and make necessary changes. 

Years later a Twist of Fate brings them back together again when Leah has no choice but to go on tour with The Renegade Saints. 

She needs special loving care to bring her back to life and Gavin Wilde knows that he is just the man for the job. 

Will Leah be able to get beyond the pain of her past and let Gavin in? 
HARD TO HANDLE (novella) 

You know what sucks? Gettin’ a Dear John letter from the love of your life five days before your wedding. Know what sucks more? That she’s back, and in order to keep my ranch, I’ve got to marry her.

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Father's Day

I just wanted to say Happy Father's Day to some of the amazing fathers in my life!! Especially my dad and my hubby Josh!!!

And that is a few of my favorite fathers!!! Love you guys!

Apartment 2B

Apartment 2B by K Webster

Synopsis:

Sidney has a rough life. Her mom is incredibly abusive both mentally and physically. One day, she’s awarded the escape she’s always wanted and thrust into a world she barely understands. Each day is a struggle to feel human and not terrified of everything around her.

Sidney has rules. Routines. Structure. It’s the only way she can cope.

When a handsome, yet mysterious stranger inserts himself into her life, Sidney begins to come apart at the seams. She’s having trouble sticking to her habits and it’s threatening to shred any hope of a normal life to pieces.
Will this stranger help her in ways no other person can, or will things get worse for her?

He comes with his own set of problems and secrets he’s unwilling to share. Will they work together through the mess of their pasts or will they get caught up enabling each other? Will their toxic relationship ultimately be destined for demise?

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Bathroom, vanities and tubs oh my

So, it's been a while since I've said things but know this it's been a crazy couple of weeks. Finally decided to tackle the bathroom remodel (trust me if you'd seen the bathroom before you'd be like what the hell took you so long thank you $$$) It's coming along nicely and I can't wait to take a bath in my gorgeous new bathtub. It looks like this sucker may be done in just a few more days!! WOOHOO!! I can't wait. I might even post pictures of the finish, but I might not. Don't want people insisting on coming over and taking a bath too. Just Kidding have a great Monday!

Summer Nights novella

Summer Nights is a Novella Duo that contains Hold Your Horses with bonus epilogue and Push It Forward.

Hold Your Horses
Charlotte thought she was doing the right thing when she decided to go away to college. When graduation comes and she needs to decide if it’s time to go back home and settle down, she worries that she’s not ready yet. Shane has waited four long years for Charlotte, after agreeing to a long-distance relationship because it was the only way to keep her in his life. He can hardly wait for her to come home so they can finally start their life together.

What happens when the girl who is nervous about settling down to small-town life comes home to the guy who is ready to pop the question?

Push It Forward
Drake and Alexa had a whirlwind romance in Push the Envelope, falling for each other hard and fast. But their newfound love is tested during summer break when their plans mean time spent apart. When danger comes knocking on Alexa’s door with the return of her ex-boyfriend to town, Drake drops everything to be by her side.

Can Drake convince Alexa that it’s time to push their relationship forward? Or will she allow her fears to hold her back?

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About the Author:

Author Rochelle Paige

I absolutely adore reading - always have and always will. My friends growing up used to tease me when I would trail after them, trying to read and walk at the same time. If I have downtime, odds are you will find me reading or writing.

I am the mother of two wonderful sons who have inspired me to chase my dream of being an author. I want them to learn from me that you can live your dream as long as you are willing to work for it.

When I told my mom that my new year's resolution was to self-publish a book in 2013, she pretty much told me "About time!" 

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Stolen Course! IT'S FINALLY OUT!

   

Synopsis

**Each book in this series can be read as a stand alone.**

I fell in love with Manda Baker eight years ago, and I loved her to the core of her soul. We were supposed to have that elusive happily ever after and spend a lifetime together. But that was all before she was STOLEN from me. 

Her best friend, Sarah Erickson, killed her. It wasn’t intentional. It was far worse. Everyone claims it was just an accident, but I can see through the lies. Even if it’s with my dying breath, I will make her pay for what she did. 

Fate hates me. It robbed me of my first love and left me to navigate through this world emotionless and numb. Then, one day, spiteful fate gave me a woman to fill my shattered soul and make me feel again. It gave me Emma Jane Erickson. Now I spend my days searching for the answers that will ruin Sarah and my nights falling in love with her sister—the one person who is bound and determined to save her. 

But what happens when everything you know to be true explodes around you? Who will be left to pick up the pieces, and who will need to be saved from the wreckage?            

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Changing Course (Wrecked and Ruined #1)

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I met Sarah Kate Erickson when I was twenty-one years old. I was lucky enough to keep her for seven years before a tragic accident stole her from me. She didn’t die, but sometimes I think it would have been easier if she had.  I lived in a haze for those four years after the accident. Catering to her every need, even though she hated the very sight of my face. I tried to hold on to her and the future that we were supposed to build together. But you can’t hold on to someone that doesn’t exist anymore. It wasn’t until I met Jesse Addison, a barista at the local coffee shop, that I realized I didn’t just lose Sarah that tragic night, I lost myself as well. Jesse taught me how to let go of the past and learn to love again. But what happens when your past haunts your present and the woman you used to love refuses to accept the woman you can’t live without?    

About Aly

Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, Aly Martinez is a stay-at-home mom to four crazy kids under the age of five, including a set of twins. Currently living in Chicago, she passes what little free time she has reading anything and everything she can get her hands on, preferably with a glass of wine at her side. After some encouragement from her friends, Aly decided to add “Author” to her ever-growing list of job titles. So grab a glass of Chardonnay, or a bottle if you’re hanging out with Aly, and join her aboard the crazy train she calls life.

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