Demystifying publishing … or not
Two interesting articles chunk it down: Anna Genoese … and an earlier one by Denise Little
My Path: Purely mental (take that as you will ;))
My Music: 100 Years - Five for Fighting
Bear sightings: Zero — so far so good.
Welcome to my slice of life in B.C.’s wild and wet coast mountains. This ’running commentary’ is less about writing than it is a small window – often visual — into the life of a romance writer, on the run.
I hope to get to know my readers this way, and I hope you get to know me … just a little better.
From The Romance Reader:
“THE HEART OF A RENEGADE is a skillfully crafted novel, packed with complex characters involved in a well-used plot line; however, it is innovatively done. Loreth Anne White’s pacing is superb, maintaining ever mounting intensity as the story plays out. This story is rich with detail, and a plot that could be expanded to a 450 page hardcover. That said, it does not feel as if it were condensed but evolves in the expected manner only to twist and turn a bit adding interest and suspense. The dynamics between Jessica and Luke are extraordinarily well handled.
White is a very gifted author and whose future novels will be sought out by this reviewer.”
–Thea Davis
A TOP PICK from Romantic Times BOOKreview for THE HEART OF A RENEGADE
“Luke Stone is just like a stone. After his pregnant wife is murdered, he closes up emotionally, until his employer asks him to protect Jessica Chan, who’s a target of the Chinese Triad Dragons for attempting to expose their atrocities. Luke doesn’t want to be responsible for anyone, and he’s surprised to find a kindred spirit in Jessica. When they’re on the run with only each other to lean on, their emotional barriers crumble. The Heart of a Renegade (4.5) is an action ride full of thrills and surprises and a love story that will make your heart beat faster.
Loreth Anne White has expanded her Shadow Soldiers series, and intriguing and dynamic characters continue to make it compelling.
—Sandra Garcia-Myers
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And a five-star review from CataRomance.com:
From the instance THE HEART OF A RENEGADE starts, one will take an indrawn breath and continue to gasp until the explosive ending. The danger is believably suspenseful with heart-pounding threats, and how they are carried out is terrifying realistic. Just when one thinks all is going smoothly for the hero and heroine, more peril crops up and they must once again fight for their lives.
Luke and Jessica are one of the most endearing couples about whom I have had the pleasure to read, and their compelling story profoundly touched me. Whether they are fleeing from the enemy or expressing exactly how they feel on a subject, their actions are authentic and make them seem very true-to-life. Ms. White had me caring for this couple and what the future holds for them, causing numerous tension-filled moments during the story. THE HEART OF A RENEGADE masterfully evokes images and feelings to create an enthralling plus emotional story which never disappoints.
–Amelia Richard
SEDUCING THE MERCENRY earns Cata award
I am thrilled to learn SEDUCING THE MERCENARY has been named a CataRomance Reviewers Choice award winner for 2007. Thank you to the Cata team!
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HEART OF A MERCENARY EARNS CATA AWARD
I am honored to have been awarded a 2006 CataRomance Reviewers’ Choice Award for THE HEART OF A MERCENARY.
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SULTAN is NRCA finalist
A SULTAN’S RANSOM has been named a National Readers Choice Award finalist in the long contemporary category.
Meretta Says:
Very enlightening articles regarding profitability. Thanks for sharing, Loreth.
And while I know our generation likes the feel of a book in their hands & the idea of the written word on a tangible page, I still bet e-publishing is the wave of the future, especially for mass market. A slow one, albeit, but still the wave. The trickle effect of it will gather momentum and take over in the next few generations.
And it’s not such a bad idea. We old folks just have to get used to the idea of holding an E-reader — or whatever they’re called
And as long as the publishers share the money they save on printing and distribution with the authors, I have no problems going technical. Assuming I can get my techno gizmo to function properly.
Toni Anderson Says:
Interesting stuff. I think although I LOVE a paper book in my hand, one day we will move to epubs being the common format and paper being for the very special books, photographs, etc. Recycling will become a real necessity, not just an option.
Eve Says:
I blogged about ebooks vs. print and said that I thought it was the wave of the future. I believe I got hooted down on that one, but I still say that’s where its heading. Now, if only I can find me one of those readers - and I don’t mean on-line … I want to buy it in a store. :0
Meretta Says:
I see you are reading “Bear Attacks: Their Causes and Avoidance”. Mine just went back to the library. Forewarned is forearmed, right?
Loreth Says:
Meretta — after looking at the book again (becuase I did read it years ago) I amthinking, perhaps, that ignorance is bliss — and infinitely preferable
I had the same problem with Great Whites when I used to long-distance swim off the coast of Southern Africa. I thought if I learned more about them, I would feel more confident. Well. Not so. Had the inverse effect
Doesn’t Stephen live in your neck of the woods, BTW
Loreth Says:
Me too — LOVE the feel and smell of a book in my hand