How can I be at two places at once for two days???
Ha. I'm not sure either...(grin) But I'm at a couple places today and then a couple tomorrow....I will give away one ebook (NOT AN ANGEL) at two of the blogs listed below, but I won't say which ones. (grin) You'll have to post a comment to be eligable to win. Sneaky huh...Kinda like gambling but with no money involved. Good luck.
(((TODAY & TOMORROW, maybe Friday too?))) - Over at Naughty Novelists with a HOT excerpt from NOT AN ANGEL. http://wwww.cherieduesues2.com/naughty-novelists.html
(((Today))) Author E.J. Stevens blog - "From The Shadows" http://www.fromtheshadows.info/2010/06/guest-author-interview-dawn-chartier.html
(((Tomorrow/Thursday))), Author Rachel Brimble's blog.http://www.rachelbrimble.blogspot.com
Would love to have you stop by!!!
Dawn Chartier
NOT AN ANGEL, OUT NOW!
www.dawnchartier.com
Showing posts with label The Wild Rose Press. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Wild Rose Press. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Saturday, May 29, 2010
OMG! Awesome!!! Review for NOT AN ANGEL (Mind-Blowing!!)
Being new at this publishing business I'm not sure if posting reviews for my book is a good or bad thing. I'm not trying to toot my own horn, but this is the second review that I happened to find while googling my name. (searching for reviews of course) Anywho, I'm tickled to death to see "someone" actually enjoying my book. Well, that is two "someones" now...(grin) So if you care to read the review please do...but if you think "how tacky" then just ignore me....
Other wise I'm sqeeeeeeeeing....when I see the words "mind-blowing" in a review - I gotta sqee....I'll email my sqee to all my buddies too so they can roll their eyes at me...haha...
Hugs to all!
Dawn
4 cups
"Ms. Chartier creates an intense read that keeps the reader totally engrossed. I could feel for Kira and Trace with all their conflicts they each endured. Kira was deeply grounded in her love for her family and that definitely shined through in the story. I love the way Trace fights all obstacles to protect her. Not An Angel is a captivating read. The dialogue is wonderfully penned, the emotions mind-blowing; so incredibly sincere that the reader cannot help but have their heart pierced by the way Kira and Trace always make contact in this stirring read."
Cherokee
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More
Other wise I'm sqeeeeeeeeing....when I see the words "mind-blowing" in a review - I gotta sqee....I'll email my sqee to all my buddies too so they can roll their eyes at me...haha...
Hugs to all!
Dawn
4 cups
"Ms. Chartier creates an intense read that keeps the reader totally engrossed. I could feel for Kira and Trace with all their conflicts they each endured. Kira was deeply grounded in her love for her family and that definitely shined through in the story. I love the way Trace fights all obstacles to protect her. Not An Angel is a captivating read. The dialogue is wonderfully penned, the emotions mind-blowing; so incredibly sincere that the reader cannot help but have their heart pierced by the way Kira and Trace always make contact in this stirring read."
Cherokee
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More
Friday, May 28, 2010
TIPS FROM THE SLUSH PILE by Sara Megibow
I always look forward to Sara's words of wisdom when it comes to queries and publishing. Here is her take on her first client and why she signed up Allison Rushby...We wish Allison much luck with her new sale Paparazzo Jo....(thanks for allowing me to share, Sara)
TIPS FROM THE SLUSH PILE by Sara Megibow
I am truly thrilled to be able to announce the sale of PAPARAZZO JO by Allison Rushby to Stacy Cantor at Walker!
Allison emailed us a query at the end of 2009 – yup, she was a slush pile find! Also exciting is the fact that this is my first sale as an agent! What an honor to be working with Allison – she is charming, enthusiastic, responsive, hard-working and VERY talented! PAPARAZZO JO represents the 117th book sale for the Nelson Literary Agency.
Please look her up at www.allisonrushby.com (there is even a teaser excerpt of JO in her News section)
So, what made PAPARAZZO JO stand out to me? First of all (and above everything else) – Allison’s query letter was professional and well-written. Great writing always stands out! Second, the concept felt unique to me – Jo is a talented 16 year-old living in LA who earns money by taking pictures of the rich and famous. Yup, she’s a paparazzo. She wants out, badly, and is offered a gig that will earn her the money to enroll in her dream classes in Paris. Unfortunately, she is going to have to betray the only star she’s ever liked.
Naturally, I asked to see the sample pages and the rest is history! I am particularly excited that Stacy Cantor will be our editor. Walker Books is the publishing house working with our client Simone Elkeles whose RULES OF ATTRACTION has been repeatedly hitting the New York Times Bestseller list. Super excited to be a part of the Walker team!!!
Congratulations Allison!
Sincerely,Sara Megibow
Associate Literary Agent
(This story sounds really great, I look forward to its release!)
Dawn Chartier
Not An Angel, TWRP
www.dawnchartier.com
www.thewildrosepress.com
TIPS FROM THE SLUSH PILE by Sara Megibow
I am truly thrilled to be able to announce the sale of PAPARAZZO JO by Allison Rushby to Stacy Cantor at Walker!
Allison emailed us a query at the end of 2009 – yup, she was a slush pile find! Also exciting is the fact that this is my first sale as an agent! What an honor to be working with Allison – she is charming, enthusiastic, responsive, hard-working and VERY talented! PAPARAZZO JO represents the 117th book sale for the Nelson Literary Agency.
Please look her up at www.allisonrushby.com (there is even a teaser excerpt of JO in her News section)
So, what made PAPARAZZO JO stand out to me? First of all (and above everything else) – Allison’s query letter was professional and well-written. Great writing always stands out! Second, the concept felt unique to me – Jo is a talented 16 year-old living in LA who earns money by taking pictures of the rich and famous. Yup, she’s a paparazzo. She wants out, badly, and is offered a gig that will earn her the money to enroll in her dream classes in Paris. Unfortunately, she is going to have to betray the only star she’s ever liked.
Naturally, I asked to see the sample pages and the rest is history! I am particularly excited that Stacy Cantor will be our editor. Walker Books is the publishing house working with our client Simone Elkeles whose RULES OF ATTRACTION has been repeatedly hitting the New York Times Bestseller list. Super excited to be a part of the Walker team!!!
Congratulations Allison!
Sincerely,Sara Megibow
Associate Literary Agent
(This story sounds really great, I look forward to its release!)
Dawn Chartier
Not An Angel, TWRP
www.dawnchartier.com
www.thewildrosepress.com
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
FREE EBOOK CONTEST - POST A COMMENT TO WIN!!
Hi everyone,
For my new paranormal romance ebook release "Not An Angel" I'm giving away a free book to someone who posts a comment on my blog about the excerpt. (See blurb and excerpt below)
Blurb:
Kira McCoy wants to die. Losing her husband and daughter tragically left her without hope. Now her disturbed brother-in-law will stop at nothing to have her for himself. All she wants is to find peace, but instead finds herself on top of a bridge ready to end her suffering.
Protector of the Poryria, Trace Stuart is called to defend his race or embrace death. Defending humans is not part of the plan, but he cannot stop himself from saving Kira.
Realizing that he shares a special bond with Kira, Trace defies his Queen and rushes into the heart of darkness in order to rescue the woman he loves. Will Kira be able to reach past her own pain to pull them both into the light?
Excerpt:
As he measured her, his gaze warmed the consuming chill that had invaded her body. She glanced down, holding the material out. Nothing she could ever afford. Standing next to him in his stunning black suit, gave her more confidence than if she wore plain clothing.
“I wouldn’t have picked it out for myself, but you have good taste.”
“I wouldn’t have picked it out for myself, but you have good taste.”
“I know.” Trace’s gaze traveled down her torso, to her exposed toes and slowly up to her face.
“And you take my breath away.” He kissed the inside of her wrist.
Heat shot up her inner arm overpowering any nervousness she may have felt earlier. She leaned into him and whispered, “You breathe?”
Trace half smiled. “Sometimes.”
She blinked. “Oh.” That meant sometimes he didn’t breathe either.
Trace stiffened, then glanced toward the entrance flanked with four massive columns.
It took a moment before she heard footsteps in the foyer. Five men entered the parlor. All dressed similar to Trace, except their cold penetrating eyes made her worry. Scared was more like it. One man strode toward her, eyes narrowed, mouth pulled down in a frown. She swallowed, then took a deep breath and squared her shoulders. They will not get to me. I will be strong.
“He won’t hurt you. Will you, Dev?” Trace stepped forward and crossed his arms.
Dev smirked and stared through his long dark lashes. “Depends.”
An eerie rumble vibrated the room. Kira advanced toward Trace. The sound of a wild cat drifted in the air. She tilted her head, glanced at Trace and realized the noise came from him.
“Boys. Boys. Boys. Dev won’t touch her, but I might.” A slender brunette appeared out of thin air and stood directly in front of the other men.
Oh hell.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
MY FIRST BOOK IS RELEASED TODAY!!!
I know most of you already know this but in case you haven't heard Not An Angel is finally released.
http://www.thewildrosepress.com/not-an-angel-p-4016.html
Although this is a very exciting moment, I haven't had the time to truly let it sink in. My mom is not doing very well right now and I've been focusing on her and trying to make her as comfortable as possible. So if I don't respond to you or post on the blog right away, I hope you understand.
Thanks again to all of you who helped me along the publishing way...I couldn't have done it with out you.
Big hugs,
Dawn Chartier
Not An Angel, OUT TODAY!!!
http://www.thewildrosepress.com/not-an-angel-p-4016.html
Although this is a very exciting moment, I haven't had the time to truly let it sink in. My mom is not doing very well right now and I've been focusing on her and trying to make her as comfortable as possible. So if I don't respond to you or post on the blog right away, I hope you understand.
Thanks again to all of you who helped me along the publishing way...I couldn't have done it with out you.
Big hugs,
Dawn Chartier
Not An Angel, OUT TODAY!!!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Marketing For Writers....
Now that my release date is getting closer, I can't help but feel a little nervous due to the promotion end of the "authors" job. (not that I mind it, but its something new to me.)
I've put the question out there on a few authors groups, "What's the best way to promote your book?" I got so many answers my head spun. (grin) Bottom line is that I need to find my own way. What might work for them, may not work for me. True. Just like writing - everyone has their own style and voice.
I plan to try out different methods and see what works. My plan is to "Blog Swap" with other authors. Mostly, new authors, but I'm open to anyone with a book coming out or just released. So if you know of any new authors that want to swap blogs - send them my way...
Mainly I think writers need to be *friendly* to anyone who crosses their path. I heard Deborah LeBlanc state this over and over again. She says to put others first. Help those around you. If you go to Deborah LeBlanc's website you'll see how she helps others. What a great lady!
FYI: I'll have a few guest bloggers once they are back from RT, and then I'll be on their blogs. I'll let you know once all the details are completed.
Lots of luck to every author ready to promote!
Hugs,
Dawn
I've put the question out there on a few authors groups, "What's the best way to promote your book?" I got so many answers my head spun. (grin) Bottom line is that I need to find my own way. What might work for them, may not work for me. True. Just like writing - everyone has their own style and voice.
I plan to try out different methods and see what works. My plan is to "Blog Swap" with other authors. Mostly, new authors, but I'm open to anyone with a book coming out or just released. So if you know of any new authors that want to swap blogs - send them my way...
Mainly I think writers need to be *friendly* to anyone who crosses their path. I heard Deborah LeBlanc state this over and over again. She says to put others first. Help those around you. If you go to Deborah LeBlanc's website you'll see how she helps others. What a great lady!
FYI: I'll have a few guest bloggers once they are back from RT, and then I'll be on their blogs. I'll let you know once all the details are completed.
Lots of luck to every author ready to promote!
Hugs,
Dawn
Monday, April 19, 2010
NOT AN ANGEL, release date May 12, 2010
As though you haven't heard it enough...I'm also spreading the word *here* that my first novel, NOT AN ANGEL, will be released on May 12, 2010. (that's not too far away)
Screams!!!!! I'm so damn excited.......
Available at: www.thewildrosepress.com
You can read an excerpt on the publishers website or my website: www.dawnchartier.com
Hugs,
Dawn
NOT AN ANGEL, May 12, 2010
www.thewildrosepress.com
Screams!!!!! I'm so damn excited.......
Available at: www.thewildrosepress.com
You can read an excerpt on the publishers website or my website: www.dawnchartier.com
Hugs,
Dawn
NOT AN ANGEL, May 12, 2010
www.thewildrosepress.com
Friday, March 12, 2010
Jubilee Jambalaya Writers' Conference - Houma, LA
On April 10th (Happy Birthday, sis!) at the Terrebonne Parish Library is the 7th Annual NSU Jubilee Jambalaya Writers' Conference and Book Fair: A Gumbo for Writers....
If you are serious about writing and live near Houma, or even a few hours away - you should attend this conference. You will meet AUTHORS, AGENTS AND EDITORS.
This is a fairly small conference so you won't get lost in the overwhelming crowd. They have tons of craft writing presentations. There is a first page workshop. (that's where you turn in your first page and they read it - you can't put your name on it, so no one knows who wrote it. I love doing that...) Then there is a Book signing (Bent Pages sets this up) and a sunset social gathering. (Basically wine and cheese) But the library can't say that....
I've been to this conference going on three years (I think?) and each time I've met some terrific people. (Kathy Love, Erin McCarthy, F. Paul Wilson, Heather Graham, Alex Sokoloff, Cherry Adair, and many more) This year they have a new line up, along with some of the people I mentioned above.
If you are looking to learn more on the craft, network or just see what it's about, come on down to Houma, LA.
You can find info at http://www.jubileewritersconference.org/ or http://www.mytpl.org/
I'll be doing a presentation with Traci Hall. Not sure of the specifics yet. Sorry.
I believe the conference starts at 8:00 am and ends at 6:00pm on April 10th Saturday....
Keep on Writing! And Reading!
Dawn Chartier
NOT AN ANGEL, coming soon from The Wild Rose Press
If you are serious about writing and live near Houma, or even a few hours away - you should attend this conference. You will meet AUTHORS, AGENTS AND EDITORS.
This is a fairly small conference so you won't get lost in the overwhelming crowd. They have tons of craft writing presentations. There is a first page workshop. (that's where you turn in your first page and they read it - you can't put your name on it, so no one knows who wrote it. I love doing that...) Then there is a Book signing (Bent Pages sets this up) and a sunset social gathering. (Basically wine and cheese) But the library can't say that....
I've been to this conference going on three years (I think?) and each time I've met some terrific people. (Kathy Love, Erin McCarthy, F. Paul Wilson, Heather Graham, Alex Sokoloff, Cherry Adair, and many more) This year they have a new line up, along with some of the people I mentioned above.
If you are looking to learn more on the craft, network or just see what it's about, come on down to Houma, LA.
You can find info at http://www.jubileewritersconference.org/ or http://www.mytpl.org/
I'll be doing a presentation with Traci Hall. Not sure of the specifics yet. Sorry.
I believe the conference starts at 8:00 am and ends at 6:00pm on April 10th Saturday....
Keep on Writing! And Reading!
Dawn Chartier
NOT AN ANGEL, coming soon from The Wild Rose Press
Sunday, January 17, 2010
My First Book Cover - I love it!! - Not An Angel
Is it just me or do you find yourself staring at it to?
I can't stop looking...the cover is just so "exactly" what I wanted.
The Wild Rose Press artist did a terrific job! (thank you!)
The book still won't be out until after March or April, but I can't help sharing my cover....
Hugs,
Dawn Chartier
Not An Angel, coming soon from The Wild Rose Presswww.thewildrosepress.com
www.dawnchartier.com
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