Decisions, Decisions...

NOTE:  This blog has nothing on it at this point to make it adult rated, so even though the title says Erotic Love Stories, it is safe to read anything on this blog right now. When that changes, this blog will be labeled adult only, but for now it is safe to read for anyone.

In December I put a Christmas story on hold because I knew it missed all the deadlines for submissions.  I thought I would go ahead and finish it and set it aside until it was time for this Christmas.  Well, that time is now upon me.  One publisher that I checked with has June 1st as a deadline for Christmas Romances.  Needless to say, I didn't finish it in December when I wanted to.  I got busy on my other current work in progress and kind of forgot about the other one.

I opened it up the other day and started reading it so I could catch up with the story and finish it.  It's almost to the end in first draft.  So, my dilemma now is to either get to it and try to get it written, edited, and revised, or not worry about it right now, and continue with my current one.  The Christmas story would have to be sent to an editor because this publisher wants near perfection, and if I'm finishing it in a hurry, I want to make sure it's near perfect when I submit.  So, therein lies my dilemma.   I have two editor friends, but I don't even know if they have time to fit a new book in.

I have searched other publisher websites and didn't find anything about submitting for the Christmas season.  Maybe they will put out a call for submissions, and I will still have time.   I'm the only one who can make this decision.  It wouldn't be bad to make this decision, but it only piles on top of all the other decisions I have to make at this point in my life.  In the meantime, I'm definitely working on making these decisions and then following through.  I'm not a quitter, so one way or another, one of these stories will be completed shortly.  

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A Beautiful Day for Anything

(Anything on this blog is safe to read at this point in time.  When that changes, this blog will be labeled Adult and you will have to be over 18, but for now, everything is safe to read.) 

It's a pretty day today.  Looking out over the city makes me yearn to get out and walk.  I just might do that.  It gives me time to clear my mind of all my worries, and to think of good things.  It's good for my soul and my body. 

After the walk, my afternoon will be spent writing.  As I said in the previous post, my story is at a turning point, and I have to decide what to do.  I have half way decided, and I'm going to start writing with my first decision and see where it goes.  I see no reason why I can't have it both ways.  I think it's what my characters want.  After all, my blog is called erotic love stories powered by hot heroes and sexy heroines, so I guess they can guide me in writing this part.  I read a blog by another author who pretended to be the character and wanting her author to find her and get back to the story.  That was so cute.  I wish I could remember where it was and I'd add it here.  Maybe it was a facebook profile.  Yes, that's what it was. 

Anyway, the sunshine is calling me and it's time to put on my sneakers and hit the path.  I'll be thinking of more details for my hot story.  Yes, it's very hot.  Maybe hotter than you can handle?  Want to find out?  All I need is to finish this and then find a publisher.  Ugh, the hard part.  But, it will happen.  It happened twice before, and I know it will happen again. I'm so happy to be writing in this new genre.  More later! 

Till we meet again...  Keep smiling.

Scotland, Chapter 19, Short Story, Oh My!

I'm so excited to be nearing the end of Chapter 19 in my Work in Progress. It's flowing like I want it to, and I'm thrilled about that. I'm at a turning point in the story, and I'm waiting for my characters to tell me what they want to do. Okay, this might sound foolish to someone seeing or hearing that if they aren't writers. But, yes, often times our characters write their stories. Many times there will be a part that I write, but my characters tell me, through the words and the way the story moves, that they want to do it this way or that way. It sounds weird, I know.

I've done a little research for this book, like Scotland! And, I've researched different wines to go with certain desserts. I love researching, but it's easy to get distracted, which happens a lot. You know with the internet, one thing leads to another. It's been fun, and I learned some interesting things about Scotland, and then that went off on other things like tartans, cities, environment, and the people. My hero is from Scotland, so I have to learn enough to make my story real. More research is needed for the government and I'm getting to the point where I have to stop and do it.

Research is important for writers. We are always told to write what we know. My thought is if I don't know it I have to research it until I can write it like I know it. You Tube and Google Earth make it so easy. I can watch video's, and I can use Google Earth to see a lot of the terrain. If you're a writer, I know you use these tools. People who aren't writers use these as research, but probably don't even realize that's what they're doing. When I started writing, I didn't have the internet at my fingertips, and I used the library all the time, and it was so time consuming, but I did it.

I'll keep you posted on how this story is moving along. I can't wait to get it finished!

I wrote a short, short story to post on my website, but the thing is, I'm not sure I want that story to end where it ended. There might be more to add to that story. So, right now, that is my dilemma. I so want to add it so you can get a sample of what I write. Keep in mind that I write erotic romance, so it is adult rated due to sexual content. I'll make sure you are the first to know when I post it, or continue it.

Till the next time, I'll be thinking about you all!