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Book Two in The Huntington Saga Series Novels~

Pirate Bride!

Miss Susannah Blakemore is kidnapped and sold into white slavery as payback to the Huntingtons. Will her pirate hero save her?

“The Huntingtons will pay. Oh, they will pay.” Plots and unholy alliances are put into action carrying out long-awaited retribution.

Only … one was not thought of. One was not even considered. How would anyone have guessed that a descendant of a pirate would take up his old family tradition in a mad quest to regain his bitterly lost love? The Marquess of Latham will not abide by this act of violence arranged for his precious love, but will surely save her -- will he not? And will he make her the next pirate bride?

Next? There must be a first to have a 'next'. But there was another ... centuries ago ... that still walks the halls of Stonecrest Castle.

Showing posts with label manuscript. Show all posts
Showing posts with label manuscript. Show all posts

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Editing...

Just made it through another edit last night! Woohoo! I'm nearly there! I can't believe how much work this can be. Writing Book Two has been very different than Book One. First of all, I was trying to be published traditionally, and so the time just started drawing out. But once I figured out that I was going to self-publish, I was pretty much finished with the manuscript. It only needed the fine tuning. That is why I was able to punch the volumes out one month right after the other. 

But this has been different. I'm still creating. And creating is different than just editing. And the research involved can be very time consuming. And if its interesting, forget about getting it done fast! :) I just keep reading and learning and think, whoops! I gotta finish!

But I'm nearly there. I can feel it...kind of like breathing down the back of my neck. There's only certain times I like that...

Off I go! Trying to finish homeschooling for the day so I can have at it! Bring it on!

Friday, March 22, 2013

Story Mapping



Now...for the other side of each poster board.  Do you see why I need to chop my manuscript?!  Sheesh!

One good thing about Story Mapping that I've learned about my writing:  I'm all over the place on POV.  Not good.  This will help me to formulate my chapters better, POV better, and make The Governess (or The Vicar's Daughter) more concise.  Difficult for me (that is, to be concise).

Thank you goes to author Sarah M. Eden for showing her form of story mapping on her blog.  She is, by the way, an AMAZING author!

Have a great weekend everyone!  And a shout out to Gretchen!  Have a safe trip, honey!

Hugs to everyone,
Ellise

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Just Made it to the Editor's Desk on Authonomy.com! Woohoo!

So excited to finally be on the Editor's Desk! 

Hope I can stay there all month long so I can get that FREE review from HarperCollins Publishers! 

Thanks for all the support everyone!

If you'd like to support me there, please go to the bottom of this page and follow the directions.  Let me know if you have any questions.  :)

Hugs,
Ellise :)

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Woohoo! I'm at #14! Help me keep my momentum, please!

It's a tight race to the top five on authonomy.com.  I'm neck-and-neck with several who could steal my spot, which is what I've just done to another fellow authonomite.  It's hard not to feel bad, so I do.  However, even though I've moved ahead, I've also lost backings on bookshelves and my star rating has gone down again.  Which translates into disaster!  Please help me if you can.  Thank you!  Instructions how to help are at the bottom of my Blog page. 

Hugs!
Ellise

Check Out My New Look!

Whimsical!  Spunky!  I'm in the mood for...Flirting!...

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Changed my Blog Title

I've changed my Blog title to:  Christian Victorian Romance with Sizzle instead of Victorian Clean Romance with Sizzle. 

I think it is more fitting because one assumes Christian romance will be clean, but not necessarily romance to be clean. 

Any comments?

Thanks for letting me bug you so much this week!  I'm just trying to do my best. 
Ellise

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

My "Rank" on Authonomy.com

Dear Readers:

Did you know that I am #18 from the Editor's Desk on authonomy.com?  And the last two days, I was #4 on this week's Top Reads?  Woohoo!  I'm sooo excited. 

What this means to me -- If I can make it to the Top Five on Authonomy.com, I will automatically get a FREE editor's review from HarperCollins Publishers.  Now, this does not necessarily mean that they will publish me (although, I hope they do!).  However, it does mean I'll get noticed.  Also, since my budget is very limited, the FREE part is important to me. 

Please join me in my journey to the top of the list!  Sign on to authonomy.com, and do the following:
  1. Register.  By registering, you have a vote. 
  2. Bookshelf.  My ranking will rise by placing my book, The Governess, on your bookshelf. 
  3. Star rate.  This causes my "Star" status and my ranking to rise. 
  4. Comment.  The comments also get me noticed. 
I appreciate any support you can give to my manuscript.  Writing has been an incredible journey for me, helping me to heal from my bout with breast cancer.  My goal is to pay off the medical bills and our house.

Thank you for your support!
Ellise