I’m deep into writing hockey romance #2 for Carina Press. Part of the plot of this book came about from a video I watched months ago. It features two of the Los Angeles Kings, Alec Martinez and the captain, Dustin Brown. They wanted to record a message that showed they support people who want to play the sport of hockey, regardless of their sexual orientation. I really liked and respected that they alone out of the entire Kings organization took the time to make a short (albeit stiff) video. It stuck with me until the time came to plot my second hockey book.
The You Can Play project strives to “promote respect for all athletes,” a worthy goal, and one I hope will resonate in the book.
On the Dotted Line
I finally received my contract from Carina Press, the electronic arm of Harlequin. It’s long. I have some reading to do this afternoon, but I’m excited and eager to get it done, because once the contract’s signed, my editor, Melissa Johnson, and I can get started polishing the book for publication. I can hardly wait.
In the meantime, I thought I put down in writing a goal of mine and how I plan to achieve it. After reading the steps, I’m sure you’ll detect a pattern. Such is the life of an author. But I’m actually not just waiting, I’m busily writing the next book in the series. It’s a rare day when I don’t write.
1. Sell to Carina Press
2. Wait
3. Sign contract
4. Complete developmental edits
5. Wait
6. Complete line edits
7. Wait
8. Approve the book cover
9. Wait
10. Announce release of the book
11. Wait
12. Pray
Boys Will Be Boys
I am sitting at my computer this morning, revising the book outline for the second hockey book. I’ve been writing up a storm and haven’t been keeping the outline up to date. The outline helps me keep track of what happens when.
Anyway, I came across a scene that I’d forgotten about and thought I’d post part of it here. Part of what I love about writing these hockey books is the opportunity to show guys being their lovable guy selves. I enjoy reading that stuff in other people’s books, and so it’s not surprising to find it showing up in mine. The scenes with the Barracuda teammates are especially fun to write.
This scene features Calder, the hero of the second hockey book, and his older brother, Hart. Calder is recalling an incident…
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