Jan
08
Posted by Kimberly
I’m pretty meticulous about record keeping, especially when it comes to writing. For many reasons, I keep track of the time I spend in front of the computer. My records don’t capture all the time I spend plotting or thinking about scenes. That’s happening most of the time, usually in the back of my head. Yet the time that I do spend at a keyboard are logged. I thought you might be interested in the breakdown for 2011. It was a strange year for writing, but then again, aren’t they all?
Number of projects worked on: 11
Number of projects published or contracted: 4
Number of projects with offers: 2
Average time to write a full-length novel: 244 hrs (In Her Wildest Dreams took the longest ever at 352 hr.)
Average time to write a novella: 104 hrs (Blade of Moonlight took the shortest at 57 hr. The words were flying fast and furious.)
Average time to write a short story: 57 hrs
I’m not a fast writer, but I don’t consider myself the slowest. Things can move at a rapid clip if I’ve got a clear picture in my mind of where the story needs to go. Without pictures, though, there are no words. I don’t know how pantsers do it. I need a plot before anything will go onto paper. I refuse to sit frozen in front of a keyboard.
So what’s upcoming for 2012? Hopefully those two offers will turn into contracts pretty soon, and I’ll be able to tell you about them. I have a proposal that I’m mulling over in my head, and am working on a few surprises. Hopefully all those plots will clear up in my head soon and those average times will go down!
Dec
21
Posted by Kimberly
I’ve got a little holiday present for you. I’ve written a short story with a New Year’s theme. It should be releasing tomorrow as an ebook for only $0.99 on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and All Romance eBooks.
New Year’s Bang
In high school, Troy and Lita had lusted after one another from afar. As members of two different cliques, their paths were forbidden to cross until a freak accident had thrust them together. Troy had saved Lita that day, and their feelings had spiraled out of control. They’d made hot, fast love until their so-called friends had crushed their fledgling relationship. Lita had handled the situation poorly, yet when she meets up again with Troy years later, she hopes the damage isn’t irreparable. The chemistry between them still sizzles, and she knows she has to take a risk. She makes a New Year’s resolution to get Troy back and, this time, she vows not to let anything get in their way.
Click here for an excerpt from New Year’s Bang.
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Dec
05
Posted by Kimberly
Coming in May 2012
No words needed. How freaking awesome is that cover?
Dec
03
Posted by Kimberly
Wow, it’s been over a month since I posted. Sorry about that, but it’s getting into that busy time of the year. Life gets crazy over the holidays. Everyone is dashing to and fro. For me, though, it’s also the time of the year when I’m most productive with my writing. When the weather gets cold and nasty, it’s easier to stay inside and huddle in front of a computer.
As a result, I’m juggling several projects. The finishing touches have been placed on Blade of Moonlight, which is currently set for a May release with Samhain. I can’t wait to show you the cover that’s in development. Can. Not. Wait. It’s a super dark and super sexy story, which is only appropriate for superheroes, and the cover is super hot. Naturally.
I’m working on some proposals and finishing up a New Year’s story, which I plan to self-publish in the next few weeks. That one’s a short story I wrote just as a holiday treat for readers, because I know this is also the time of year people like to curl up on their sofas with hot cocoa and a book. “Tis the season!
Oct
29
Posted by Kimberly
Happy news. I just signed a contract with Samhain Publishing for a story I’ve written called BLADE OF MOONLIGHT. This was the novella that I was trying to write while working on a full-length manuscript. When I finally sat down and concentrated fully on it, the words just poured out in a white hot fury. I’m usually a writer who takes her time but on this one, my fingers were flying across the keyboard. I’m really happy with the results and thrilled that Samhain will be including the story in their MIDNIGHT JUSTICE anthology. It’s a collection of Superhero stories!
Here’s what BLADE OF MOONLIGHT is all about.
In a world of darkness, she is his light.
It’s a dark and stormy night, and Luna Masters is in trouble. Buttoned-up court reporter by day, by night she fights crime as Luminescence, drawing power from the moon. No moon, no power…and she’s about to pay with her life.
As her consciousness dims, a man steps from the shadows. But he’s no savior. It’s Scythe, a villain whose reputation for evil is legend. When she awakens, at first she’s surprised to be alive. Then enraged to find herself tied to his bed. Naked.
Scythe is livid. A minor superhero like Luna has no business on his turf, and he plans to enjoy administering punishment, Yet somewhere in the night, pain turns into pleasure…then into something wicked and sexy that shakes them both to the core.
Though Scythe warns her away, Luna’s passion for justice draws her back into the dark, to her masked lover’s side. For good, or evil? Only the dawn will tell…
MIDNIGHT JUSTICE will be releasing in May 2012.
Oct
22
Posted by Kimberly
The Romance Reviews has made EVERLASTING a Top Pick! “This book is temptation incarnate. The words flow off the page in a sinfully inviting manner, drawing you in like a lover’s warm embrace.”
Woohoo! I like that. Check out the full review at The Romance Reviews. For more information about EVERLASTING, click here.
Oct
04
Posted by Kimberly
Okay, I’m working on several projects right now, but I’m trying to get a sense of where to prioritize. I’ve received comments from several of you that you’d like to see more Dream Wreaker stories. What I need to gauge is whether or not there’s enough interest in me pursuing this and self-publishing a continuation of the series. Please keep in mind that I wouldn’t have anything ready anytime soon. I’m not a writer who can produce at a super-fast clip. That being said, I’d like to hear from readers whether this would be a worthwhile investment of my time.
What do you think?
Sep
26
Posted by Kimberly
I spent the weekend attending the Midwest Fiction Writers’ Fall Harvest Workshop in Minneapolis. It was two days filled with concepts like deep editing, anaphora, power words, visceral responses, and other big words. It was good to take a bit of time to step out of writing and look at the process as a whole. I’ll probably use some of the technique and skip others. It’s all about using the ideas that work for you.
Still, the best part of the weekend was making some new friends. You’ll have to check out Christine Columbus‘ work. She writes for Wild Rose Press. If she’s half as talented as she is funny, you’re in for a treat.
Sep
18
Posted by Kimberly
EVERLASTING is now available through All Romance Ebooks in Adobe Acrobat, HTML, Mobipocket (.prc), Microsoft Reader (LIT), and Epub formats!
This is a cool website for erotic romance readers. They have a lot of independently published books by both well-known authors and new writers, in addition to all the major publishers. The ARe Cafe also has news, reviews, and interviews to keep you up-to-date with what’s going on in the world of romance books. There are even some free reads! Check it out.
Sep
15
Posted by Kimberly
Ellora’s Cave has dropped the prices on their older titles. You can get a real bargain right now on some of my e-books if you purchase through their website.
Fever $1.99
Hypnotica $0.99
On The Prowl $0.99
Amazon and Barnes and Noble have also lowered their prices on these titles. If you haven’t read my work before or missed some older books, now’s the time to give them a try.
