by Charlene Teglia | Mar 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
So many things to do. Here’s what’s in process right now:
1. Men of Action preparing for e-release. This combines my stories from Mammoth Book of Special Ops Romance (Shoot to Thrill) and Passion: Erotic Romance for Women (3rd Time’s the Charm) in one convenient ebook. I’m taking the opportunity to make these slightly expanded versions, because I can, and because it’s a nice way to add value to the e-release.
2. Red Queen, the final version. So help me God. I don’t know if there’ll be a “next” in this series, but it sure has been fun to do a trilogy. And I think I can leave the door open for more in this world while leaving things in a very satisfactory place.
3. A read and crit, which is always both fun and a learning experience. Really, crit helps you self-edit. And having crit partners means somebody is always around to give you a second pair of eyes and perspective when you need it.
I can get two out of three off my desk today, maybe. Pushing hard to get as much work done as possible in the next 90 days.
by Charlene Teglia | Mar 22, 2011 | Uncategorized
There’s a lot of stuff going on right now about Us vs. Themism in publishing, which is nothing new, and nothing I haven’t been hearing my entire publishing career. But since I’ve recently taken the self-epub plunge myself, I thought I’d talk a little bit about the whys and wherefores.
Have I turned my back on NY? No, actually. I have another traditional print release coming up in August. I just happen to have some projects I think are better suited to the independent publishing path. For instance, Mad Stone is a novella (technically, a novelette) and I’ve already discussed why there isn’t really a NY market for it.
I don’t think traditional publishing is history, by any means. Changing, yes, but people are still buying books in print, and I would still like to see my books in stores and on shelves. Also, selling specific rights to a work for a specific amount makes it much easier to budget than trying to guess what monthly royalty earnings will be. And there are things a publisher can do for me and my books that I can’t do myself.
What about an established epublisher? Again, there are things that can be accomplished through that route; for starters, books published that way are eligible for awards, and in the case of Samhain, have the opportunity for brick and mortar bookstore distribution.
I’ve always appreciated having choices and options for my career. I thought epublishing and traditional publishing were both valid choices when I first started selling, and I still think so. I also still think it’s up to authors to educate themselves about the pros and cons and really investigate the business angles before making a choice; I saw way too many people leap on the epublishing bandwagon, for instance, with no real clue what they were getting into. Many wound up crushed by their failure to earn over $100 on a title or tied up in epublisher bankruptcy litigation. (And the awful truth is that some didn’t care as long as they got to be recognized as Published in RWA.)
It behooves every writer to treat their business like a business, to do their research and not get sucked into hype. To know their goals, and to choose the path that works for them. And in at this point in time, to be open to possibilities. The more emotional the arguments for and against any particular publishing path become, the more important it is to stick to facts when trying to make a decision.
by Charlene Teglia | Mar 21, 2011 | Uncategorized
Through the end of March, A Rock and A Hard Place has a special price of .99. Help us spread the word!
Read and Review A Rock & A Hard Place and enter to win a signed print copy of Sexy Devil with a $10 Amazon gift certificate, and a signed print copy of Animal Attraction with a $10 Amazon gift certificate.
Reviews can be posted on blogs, Facebook, Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, or Smashwords. If you post it in more than one place, then send us both links and you’ll be entered twice.
Send the links to either Sasha or myself (via the contact form on my site) to enter. All entries will go into one hat, and two winners will be randomly chosen on April 1st.
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by Charlene Teglia | Mar 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
Miranda of Joyfully Reviewed has this to say about A Rock and A Hard Place:
A Rock and A Hard Place is an enthralling erotic read! Charlene Teglia and Sasha White have written
two sinfully scorching stories! If you haven’t read either of these series before then the novellas will leave you
begging for more! A Rock and A Hard Place is packed with sexy paranormals and ravenous lovers ready to take on the world to protect ones they love.
And for those who have not read Animal Attraction, I was really happy to see that she had no trouble picking up the story and following the action:
“Mad Stone” by Charlene Teglia
Chandra is expecting a romantic night out with her mates but the night becomes dangerous as Chandra races to save the packs healer. Zach is the Alpha wolf but Chandra is his Queen; mated to him as well as his second in command David. Zach and David want nothing more than to keep their woman tucked away safe and sound; she is the future of their race after all. However, nothing can stop Chandra when someone she loves is in danger. How will this night end? Will Chandra save the day or will everything end in heartache?
Mad Stone is a fast-paced sensuously enchanting story. As I read the first couple of pages I find myself wishing I had read the story of how these three charming characters fell in love. Mad Stone is part of Charlene Teglia’s Neuri Chronicles. It is not necessary to have read the first story in the series to follow along. I look forward to reading the first installment because I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Mad Stone is a sizzling read!
Huzzah! A Rock and A Hard Place is now available at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and Smashwords.
Tomorrow we kick off our official release party and contest.
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