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Kate Willoughby

USA Today Bestselling Author

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03.03.2010 Asking For It, Be-Wished, Characters, Ellora's Cave, Revisions

Joe won’t wear suspenders

I am deep in rewrites for Asking For It. My editor, Grace, and I had a discussion about the changes, and the book is going to be fantastic, however, one of the changes we discussed was changing Joe’s profession from Army man to firefighter. I was all gung-ho, until I started enacting the change.

He didn’t take well to being a firefighter. The words that had come from his mouth didn’t feel right for a firefighter to utter. I think it’s because in my mind soldiers are raw, gritty and unashamedly aggressive–living, breathing hunks of masculinity. Firefighters, on the other hand, are like contemporary knights–noble, brave, and honorable–living, breathing hunks of chivalry. They’re sort of evolved and a little more civilized.

I know I’m stereotyping, but there ya go. A man’s profession is vital to his character. And Joe’s just not liking the idea of being a firefighter. Not. One. Bit.

Sorry, Grace.

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02.27.2010 Be-Wished, Ellora's Cave, Leap of Faith, Reviews, Woman's World

Ready for Phase Two!

All right! I chatted with my new editor, Grace. She is very encouraging. We talked about a new direction for the book that concentrates more on the relationship between Joe and Livvy, and I’m excited about it.

I also sent off a Woman’s World story. It’s been over a year since I submitted to them, so I have my fingers crossed. It’s called “Better Than Partners.”

Book Utopia Mom reviewed “Leap of Faith.” She wasn’t that impressed. I don’t blame her. It’s not among my favorites either. I’d love to know what she thinks of Secrets of the Jin Hakku, though.

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02.04.2010 Asking For It, Be-Wished, Books, Deadlines, Ellora's Cave, My Books, Writing

The End

I’ve finished ASKING FOR IT, the third Be-Wished book! I’m so happy. I can’t wait for my editor to read it, but she doesn’t get back from Jamaica until Monday. Even though she and I have never worked together before, I love her already because she gave me a hard deadline that really lit a fire under me.

The very last line in the book is

Love him forever.

Tee hee. I don’t think I spoiled the ending for anyone.

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01.20.2010 Be-Wished, Deadlines, Ellora's Cave

Hello, Grace!

To my dismay, my editor at Ellora’s Cave resigned. She moves on to a better paying career, so I’m happy for her. I’ve since been assigned to a different editor, Grace. (I just realized I don’t know her last name.)

I’m excited to be working with someone new. We’ve exchanged getting-to-know-you emails, and she’s given me a firm deadline, just like I asked. So, come February 8, I should be turning in the third Be-Wished book to her for consideration. Yay. Finally. Right? LOL

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USA Today Bestselling Author Kate Willoughby happily writes her contemporary hockey romances in Southern California. She is married and has two sons and a Chihuahua. When she’s not writing, she’s watching hockey. When it’s not hockey season, she whines a lot.

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