Ellora’s Cave

05.20.2010 Asking For It, Be-Wished, Ellora's Cave

Sold!

My editor liked the revisions. We’re still hammering out the ending, but it looks like the third Be-Wished book is a go! WOOT!

P.S. Unfortunately, the title has to be scrapped. Asking For It is too close to Ask For It, a book EC has already published. So, I’m trying to think of a new title.

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

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.

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.

02.17.2010 Asking For It, Ellora's Cave, Rejection

Where’s that Drawing Board?

…because I need to get back to it. Grace had many good things to say about Asking For It, but also identified many major problems, so many that she can’t offer a contract yet. I’ve been invited to revise and resubmit.