Judy Croome - one of the founding members of the South African Romance Writer's site - has started on her journey of self publishing! We're happy to announce that her book "Dancing in the Shadows of Love" will be released next month. Keep your eyes on this blog for more information!
To celebrate the joyful learning curve that she's on Judy has decided to give away 4 Amazon vouchers - each to the value of $25! If you'd prefer to have it in local currency for your local vendors then Judy will even arrange that for you.
So what do you need to do to get your hands on one of these vouchers? Simple! Go watch the trailer for "Dancing in the Shadows of Love" - which you can do by clicking here.
Once you've watched it - Like it and send Judy your details so you can be entered into the draw! You can reach Judy by clicking here! You can even triple your entries by leaving a comment on YouTube!
If you can't wait to find out more about Judy's journey you can go to her blog by clicking here.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
Wild Rose Press Looking for Submissions
Yup another epublisher is looking for your work! Haven't heard of the Wild Rose Press? They're generally known as the "kinder, gentler publisher"! They only publish romance - which is of course great news for our readers and contributors! Our very own Romy Sommer is also published by Wild Rose under her alias Rae Summers. Check out her book "Let's Misbehave".
The Wild Rose Press is looking for your Classic Contemporaries for the Champagne Rose Line.
The Millionaire's Club
Champagne and Caviar. Rich and sexy. He's the reformed playboy, the corporate raider or the self-made man. He comes from old money or new money. These stories are about rich and powerful men. He's determined and has the means to get what he wants. The woman he falls in love with usually doesn't have money, but she does have power in this relationship. However, he'll have to shower her with more than the gifts money can buy. He'll have to earn her love. And he'll have to show her his love is the most valuable possession he can give her.
Submission requirements for the Millionaire's Club.
Length – 20K – 60K (not full length - these will not go to print)
Rated Spicy to Hot (see details on both ratings below). Champagne Rose stories must include a fully depicted and fully consummated love scene to be considered in this line.
Spicy: Contains detailed love scenes, including descriptions of foreplay and consummation.
Hot: Contains sizzling detailed love scenes and explicit content, which may be offensive to some. This is not erotic romance. No extreme graphic language.
Find out more about their submission requirements here or send your submissions to Queryus@thewildrosepress.com
The Wild Rose Press is looking for your Classic Contemporaries for the Champagne Rose Line.
The Millionaire's Club
Champagne and Caviar. Rich and sexy. He's the reformed playboy, the corporate raider or the self-made man. He comes from old money or new money. These stories are about rich and powerful men. He's determined and has the means to get what he wants. The woman he falls in love with usually doesn't have money, but she does have power in this relationship. However, he'll have to shower her with more than the gifts money can buy. He'll have to earn her love. And he'll have to show her his love is the most valuable possession he can give her.
Submission requirements for the Millionaire's Club.
Length – 20K – 60K (not full length - these will not go to print)
Rated Spicy to Hot (see details on both ratings below). Champagne Rose stories must include a fully depicted and fully consummated love scene to be considered in this line.
Spicy: Contains detailed love scenes, including descriptions of foreplay and consummation.
Hot: Contains sizzling detailed love scenes and explicit content, which may be offensive to some. This is not erotic romance. No extreme graphic language.
Find out more about their submission requirements here or send your submissions to Queryus@thewildrosepress.com
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Ellora's Cave Looking for Submissions
If you haven't heard of them, Ellora's Cave calls itself "The world's first & foremost publisher of erotic romance for women, as featured in Forbes, the Washington Post, Publisher's Weekly & the Montel Show."
They are an ePublisher and work with authors via email so no paper submissions allowed.
Their special theme series for 2011 are:
SEX BYTES
Theme is tech sex: all the ways to meet and fall in lust and love via modern technology--texting, IM, Skype, online dating.
Stories release in October 2011.
Submission deadline is April 30, 2011.
LOVE LETTERS
Theme is love letters, cards, diaries.
Stories will release in January/February 2012 (in time for Valentine's Day).
Submission deadline is August 31, 2011.
OH, CANADA!
Stories must be set in Canada, at least one of the main characters must be Canadian, and the story should have a Canadian "flavor" (slang, customs, holidays, etc).
Submissions must be received before September 1, 2011.
Stories release throughout 2011.
Further guidelines:
~ Story length 18K - 45K words.
~ Any genres, settings.
~ Must use the theme as a primary story element.
Submission deadlines are firm. Earlier is preferred.
Want to know more about the publisher? Visit their web site!
They are an ePublisher and work with authors via email so no paper submissions allowed.
Their special theme series for 2011 are:
SEX BYTES
Theme is tech sex: all the ways to meet and fall in lust and love via modern technology--texting, IM, Skype, online dating.
Stories release in October 2011.
Submission deadline is April 30, 2011.
LOVE LETTERS
Theme is love letters, cards, diaries.
Stories will release in January/February 2012 (in time for Valentine's Day).
Submission deadline is August 31, 2011.
OH, CANADA!
Stories must be set in Canada, at least one of the main characters must be Canadian, and the story should have a Canadian "flavor" (slang, customs, holidays, etc).
Submissions must be received before September 1, 2011.
Stories release throughout 2011.
Further guidelines:
~ Story length 18K - 45K words.
~ Any genres, settings.
~ Must use the theme as a primary story element.
Submission deadlines are firm. Earlier is preferred.
Want to know more about the publisher? Visit their web site!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
"There is only one thing ..."
"... that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure."
That's a wonderful quote by world renowned Brazilian novelist Paulo Coelho and many wise men and women before him.
We're going to be following that sage advice here on the Romance Writer's blog for the month of April! So here's the challenge for all you romance authors in waiting out there - write a book in the month of April!
And here are all the reasons why you should do it:
That's a wonderful quote by world renowned Brazilian novelist Paulo Coelho and many wise men and women before him.
We're going to be following that sage advice here on the Romance Writer's blog for the month of April! So here's the challenge for all you romance authors in waiting out there - write a book in the month of April!
And here are all the reasons why you should do it:
- That idea milling about in your head - you need to get it down in writing.
- Time will never be "right" or "enough" unless you ditch those excuses.
- You're tired of your existing work in progress and need a new challenge.
- Reconnect with your creative self.
- There's a crowd of us doing it with you - supporting you all the way.
- Can't remember when you last wrote and you're wondering whether you still have it in you.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Portrayal of a heroine - Keira Knightley & Coco Mademoiselle
OK so I have to confess that Coco Mademoiselle is one of my favourite perfumes! The whole idea of Coco Chanel is so alluring to a romance writer that you can't help but fall in smeaven with one of her fragrances.
Then the next confession is that I adored Keira Knightley in her role as The Duchess!
So put the two together and you get a knock-out ad for Coco Mademoiselle starring Keira Knightley. If you're looking for inspiration - check out the video!
Inspired yet?
Then the next confession is that I adored Keira Knightley in her role as The Duchess!
So put the two together and you get a knock-out ad for Coco Mademoiselle starring Keira Knightley. If you're looking for inspiration - check out the video!
Inspired yet?
Monday, March 14, 2011
The Romance Reviews
The Romance Reviews is a new site that reviews romance novels. The official launch was 1st March, but throughout the entire month they're running contests for readers. There are over 200 prizes up for grabs, with different contests every day.
TRR gives readers the chance to discover new books, chat with authors, read and write reviews, and vote for their favourite books.
Major Prizes (to be drawn at end of month)
Grand Prize: $100 Amazon Gift Card
2nd Prize: $70 Amazon Gift Card
3rd Prize: $50 Amazon Gift Card
Please support TRR, not least because they're supporting both readers and writers. They've already uploaded the following reviews for two ROSA members:
Betrayed by Claire Robyns
Let's Misbehave by Rae Summers
TRR gives readers the chance to discover new books, chat with authors, read and write reviews, and vote for their favourite books.
Major Prizes (to be drawn at end of month)
Grand Prize: $100 Amazon Gift Card
2nd Prize: $70 Amazon Gift Card
3rd Prize: $50 Amazon Gift Card
Please support TRR, not least because they're supporting both readers and writers. They've already uploaded the following reviews for two ROSA members:
Betrayed by Claire Robyns
Let's Misbehave by Rae Summers
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Avon goes Digital
Avon Books, the HarperCollins Publishers outlet for the romance lines, has finaly gone digital! Let's extend a hearty welcome to Avon Impulse.
So what does this mean to our romance writing community? Yup you've guessed it - another publisher to approach. There's an extensive list of Frequently Asked Questions on the web site which covers all the usual topics such as their submission guidelines and what they're looking for right now. If you've got the urge to become an Avon author then here is your opportunity! They will definitely be looking at sales numbers and if you're one of their popular authors you'll stand a good chance of getting into their print versions.
If any of you are currently under contract to Avon or have a manuscript in for review with Avon Impulse - give us a shout and tell us about your experience with them!
So what does this mean to our romance writing community? Yup you've guessed it - another publisher to approach. There's an extensive list of Frequently Asked Questions on the web site which covers all the usual topics such as their submission guidelines and what they're looking for right now. If you've got the urge to become an Avon author then here is your opportunity! They will definitely be looking at sales numbers and if you're one of their popular authors you'll stand a good chance of getting into their print versions.
If any of you are currently under contract to Avon or have a manuscript in for review with Avon Impulse - give us a shout and tell us about your experience with them!
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