My Writing Process...

Happy Monday my darlings! Today I've got something a little different, but before I continue, if you only have time to visit the Evernight Love Scene Blog Hop then please head here. 

 Otherwise, welcome to My Writing Process! I got invited by the lovely Shehanne Moore (pictured on the right here) to participate in this bloghop/tour/quest/thing. You can read her post Here.

You might remember Shehanne from her visit back in January with a group of thieves... or because she's my doodle buddy.

Well, Shehanne asked me to take a part in this, and how could I resist? I'm to answer the questions below and then nominate three other victims, I mean, authors, who will, in turn, write about their own writing process next Monday, February 17th.

Here we go:

1)     What am I working on? I'm currently finishing up book 3 of The Witches' Mischief series. Soussanna the witch and her daughter Morgana again meddle to give some love birds a little help. However, Conall has some things to forgive before he can take his women back. (And no error on the plural there in women *wink*)

 Book 1 is The Golden Cock and Book 2,  which just released last week, is Blind Beauty!

2)     How does my work differ from others of its genre?  As erotic romance novels, there's always going to be the usual elements that define the genre but there's also going to be more... Each plot is different from the next, each character is different from another... We're all humans but we're not all the same and neither are the stories I write. Expect the unexpected. *Smiles*


3)     Why do I write what I do? Because I love it. I wish I could give you a magnificent explanation full of adventure and heart-stopping moments, but there's none of that. Fantasy and romance are my two favorite genres.  I love writing about love in all its forms, I love imagining and getting lost in new worlds and I'm a sucker for happy endings. Mix all three of them and you've got a happy Elyzabeth.


4)     How does your writing process work? Writing process? That exists? Wait, give me a minute to think... Let's see... nope... I don't think you can say I have an actual writing process. Depending on what I'm working on I'll make character profiles, or not, I'll outline the story, or not, I'll write 5000 words one day and only 1000 the next, or not, I'll stay up until 3am to finish a chapter, or not... so on and so forth. Humm, now that I think about it, there's one thing that I always, always do when I write: let my muse run wild and grin like a fool while I'm out with the dog!

Next Monday make sure to pay these 3 lovely ladies a visit! 

Carlene Love Flores is a big fan of the stars (especially Orion), honest music (especially Depeche Mode), and her travelling family (no favorites there-she loves them all). These things have always inspired her to think up edgy, intimate love stories and continue to do so. If she could touch someone’s heart with her writing the way others have done for her, she’d say truly there never lived a luckier girl. http://carlenelove.com/

Nikki Prince is a mother of two, who’s always had a dream to be a published author in the romance genre. Her passion lies in raising her children as readers, gaming, cooking, reading and her writing. Her mother can now breathe easy about the child who used to get in trouble because she was hiding books everywhere and reading when it wasn’t appropriate.

Nikki’s a multi-published author with several epublishing houses. She loves to write Interracial romances in all genres, but wants to let everyone know to not box her in, because there is always room for growth.

Nikki’s also a member of Romance Writers of America National chapter (http://www.rwa.org) and OCC/RWA local chapter (http://www.occrwa.org) and is a member of the board as Co-Programs Director.  She is also a member of the online chapter Passionate Ink RWA. Http://www.authornikkiprince.com

R. Brennan is a multi-published author or erotica and erotic romance. She’s a subbie brat with a bitch streak, an IT geek for the state of New York, and reformed gaming addict living in the rolling hills of Upstate NY. (You know, where it takes a ten minute drive to buy a gallon of milk, and the smell of cows lingers on the breeze.)

The truly brave are welcome to follow her blog:http://bexbooknook.wordpress.com or stalk her on twitter: 

@bexbrennan Often NSFW but usually entertaining. http://rbrennan.weebly.com

Evernight Publishing Birthday 3 Year Bash!

Celebrate like a ROCK STAR because Evernight Publishing is THREE!

In three short years, Evernight has grown by leaps and bounds thanks to readers like you! Evernight is pulling out all the stops and throwing an extreme BIRTHDAY BASH BLOG HOP in your honor!

That’s right! It’s Evernight’s birthday but YOU get the presents…

Prizes include:

Samsung Galaxy Tab

Kindle Paperwhite

Kobo Touch

$100 Evernight and Amazon Gift Certificates

Mega Evernight Swag Pack

Plus, each author on the hop will offer his/her own special prize!

As an author, I’m thrilled to share my stories with you and Evernight helps make my books shine! 
There are many reasons as to why I love Evernight Publishing: fast response time, dedicated team, beautiful covers... but what makes me submit to Evernight time and time again is that I feel at home with them. It sounds like a cliche but Evernight has been like a family to me since my first submission, A Decade of Longing, back in 2011. 

I'm talking about the good kind of family, the ones that follow up on you, answer your questions, give you suggestions and admit to their mistakes. It's the type of family that likes to keep everyone together and to do so creates things such as a FB group for authors and a Reader's group for authors and readers to interact. Babies and moms, Books and authors are pampered and well cared for, and I always had and have the feeling that EP is watching for our best interests.If I didn't I wouldn't have eight books published with them and another one coming in the form of an anthology.

In all the time I've been part of this family there has always been an attitude of the utmost respect, kindness and helpfulness and that is one of the reasons why I love Evernight. *sniff*

Now, before I get even more emotional, let's get to the fun part: prizes!

As a prize I'm offering two $10 Evernight Gift Certificates and one of my bookmarks but to win you must answer the following question: 

What would you like to see in upcoming novels? 

Would like more entries for my prize? Follow me on:

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A Decade of Longing (My First EP Book)

Angelica and Alexander fell in love at a young age. Unfortunately, their love is doomed since the beginning. Forcibly separated, Angelica is obligated to marry another man at her father’s convenience while Alexander is prohibited from ever seeking her out again.

Ten years later, however, Alexander is no longer the callow boy he used to be. Now an influential gentleman, he is bent on recovering the only woman he has ever loved. No matter the cost. But has their love withstood the ravages of time?

Available at: 

Evernight Publishing

Amazon.com

Amazon.uk

All Romance Ebooks

Discover more of my books:

It’s the perfect time to buy the Evernight titles on your TBR list, as well as new gems you find during the event, because Evernight’s entire backlist is on sale at evernightpublishing.com and allromanceebooks.com through October 7th!

 

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Share Your Muse Blog Hop (Sept 12- 14th)

Hello everyone and welcome to Share Your Muse Blog Hop!

 I will be giving away a copy of one of my books to a randomly drawn commenter. The only rule to participate is to leave a comment with your email and the answer to the following question: 

What inspires you? 

Now, without further ado and before she pulls out my hair and tackles me to the ground, allow me to introduce you to my usually shy, Muse.

Welcome Muse, do  you have a given name? How old are you? 

Muse: My name and age are of no consequence. They are irrelevant in my plane of existence. 

Err, very well. What’s your work like?

Muse: Ah, I love my line of work. Basically, what I do is create an agreement with certain characters and then together, we choose a scene with which to entice Elyzabeth. Most of the time, we do it while she’s out on walks with her dog or walking home from the bus stop, so that she can’t stop to write the scene down. By the time she’s gotten home she’s forgotten half the scene and we’re rolling on the floor laughing as she struggles to recall the details.

*Narrows eyes at Muse* I really don’t think it’s that funny. Do you realize how many great stories you’ve cost me?

Muse: Don’t be silly! You know we repeat the process of your favorite scene several times until you remember it and write it all down.

 *grumbles* How about the times you've run away, huh? What can you say to that?

Muse: *Sniffles* I can’t help it. You get so stressed sometimes that you stress me out! And I can’t work in an environment like that. 

Well, you leaving me doesn’t help.

Muse: Yes it does, because then you’re forced to relax and watch a movie, read a few books and do other things that make me want to come back and fill your head with new stories.

*throws hands up in the air* Oh, all right, all right! You’re impossible.

Muse: *grins* You know it's true. 

Anyway, there are people reading this, let’s get on with the questionnaire: what’s your favorite season?

Muse: Oh, I am most creative in winter. There’s just something about the cool air that seems to activate my creative juices.

Do you ever use any external help to get those creative juices flowing?

Muse: Definitely! Sometimes I’ll use a visual aid like a photograph. A lot of the time, nature inspires me, but most of the time it’s music what does the trick for me. Music invokes so many images and stories in my head I could drive you crazy if I were to let them all out.

 Okay, last question, people have other things to do than hear you rant. What are your plans for the future?

Muse: What a silly question, Elyzabeth! Why, to keep annoying you forever, of course. I have several shifters that are demanding their stories be told, a medieval troubadour who won’t take no for an answer, a warrior queen who’s battling for her life, a mercenary under disguise, a vampire that—

Run, run, as fast you can. Once she starts she doesn’t stop. Go on and visit the other authors participating in this hop before this particular Muse drives you crazy! And don't forget to leave a comment with your email addy and the answer to the question to participate in my giveaway! 

When Sparks Fly 4th of July Blog Hop

The Blog Hop Spot 

The heat is rising, the sun is  getting low...Welcome, welcome, my dear friends to the 4th of July Sparks Fly Blog Hop! First of all, and before we get down to business, let me wish all my American readers a Happy 4th of July! 

Now, let's get down to the nitty-gritty! 

Sparks, chemistry, that magic factor that make libidos go on overdrive, hearts beat faster than a F1 car can run a circuit and stomachs swarm with butterflies. Sometimes it's there from the start and sometimes it takes a while to ignite and kick off. Some say it's a must for any relationship- others disagree and say that it's not necessary. How about you?

What are sparks for you and are they necessary for a relationship?

What are you going to win by stopping here at my blog and answering the question above? 

A $5 Evernight Publishing Gift Certificate and one of my bookmarks (sent all the way from Spain :p )

*Sample picture- I promise to post a better one later today*

How to enter? Answer the question and leave a comment below

Extra credit: 

Complete any of the following items and get another entry into the contest. Don't forget to leave a comment telling me which ones you've done (or if we are already connected from before- you still get the extra entry). Also, don't forget your email so if you win I can contact you!

- Friend me on Facebook

- Follow my Facebook Page

- Follow me on Twitter

- Friend me on Goodreads

And finally, keep on hopping! (List of hoppers is here)