I wrote a novella set in the RITE WORLD which will be exclusive for my newsletter subscribers. It’s called THE VAMPIRE HUNT!
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I’m here to share a FREE anthology with you guys! I have a short story set in the Rite World, more specifically, in the Blackthorn Hunters Academy, in this anthology.
And it’s FREE in all retailers, so you should grab it right now!
Magic Academy
Year Two at your supernatural academy has begun!
Angels, witches, elementals, shifters, and magical creatures, all under one school roof? Welcome back to your sophomore year at Magic Academy! This second anthology has even more short stories about magical schools, colleges and universities.
Packed with action and adventure, the halls of this supernatural academy are full of danger and secrets. Discover romance, intrigue, and magic in a brand new anthology from bestselling fantasy and paranormal authors.
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A few days ago I showed you guys the cover of THE CRIMSON HUNT, a NA sci-fi romance novel coming out in November, by my NA sister Victoria H. Smith.
Today, I present you the cover of her NA contemp romance novelette, HOLIDAY FLING, also coming out in November:
A few hours with medical student Chase Stewart has Tarrah’s mind in a daze and her heart aflutter. Suddenly, Tarrah no longer wants her fling—she wants Chase. But if there’s one thing Tarrah has discovered this Christmas Eve, it’s that the Christmas gods have it out for her. Her new favorite redhead and her fling have way more in common than just their towering heights. The anticipated announcement of fruitcake has never been more heightened. Before the fruited-pastry delight is served, Tarrah must decide what she really desires this Christmas Eve – a simple fling or something more.
A New Adult contemporary romance, Holiday Fling is a short Christmas tale with a spicy kick.
In her free time, she enjoys extreme couponing, blogging, reading, and sending off a few tweets on Twitter when she can. She writes new adult fiction romance in the sub-genres of science fiction, urban fantasy, and contemporary, but really, anywhere her pen takes her she goes.
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Title: If I Let You Go (Novella)
Category: New Adult (NA)
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: October 22nd 2012
Synopsis:
Madison Connor is about to lose it. Her job, that is. For three years, she’s taken care of Dominic Hartley’s five year old daughter, Tilly, but her world is flipped on its head when Dominic tells her his latest promotion is taking him to New York. With Tilly having a meltdown over the move, Madison and Dominic get into a fight that changes the entire nature of their relationship, causing Madison to ask herself a big question. Can she let him go?
Bio:
Kyra Lennon was born on the South coast of England, and to this day, still lives by the sea. Fiction writing has always been her passion, but she also has numerous articles on a variety of topics published on prolific websites.
Kyra’s debut novel, Game On, was released in July 2012 and the second book in the series, Blindsided, is due for release in November 2012.
Where to find Kyra:
Blog/Twitter/Facebook/Goodread
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I don’t review books, but I rate them on my GoodReads profile.
It had been a while since I last read a craft book, so I decided to start the month reading one.
The Fire in Fiction by Donald Maass
The Strange Case of Finley Jayne by Kady Cross
All I Want For Christmas by Ros Clarke
No Dress Required by Cari Quinn
The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter
Traitor by Rachel Morgan
Switched by Amanda Hocking
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I don’t review books, but I rate them on my GoodReads profile.
This month, I read mostly novellas.
Untouched by Jus Accardo
Labyrinth by Rachel Morgan
Drip Drop Teardrop by Samantha Young
Unlocked by Courtney Milan
Hold Me by Lucianne Rivers
Priestess of the Nile by Veronica Scott
Photographs & Phantoms by Cindy Spencer Pape
Banshee Charmer by Tiffany Allen
Have you read any of these? Do you like reading novellas?
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A couple of months ago, I saw a workshop being offered at Savvy Authors called Crafting the Sensual Novella. It got my attention since I noticed there was more and more novellas out and small but successful publishers like Entangled, Carina, Samhain, Crescent Moon and many others accept novella submissions. But it was during the beginning of my move from Brazil to the US and I had too many things to do and a kid full-time at the house. So I let it go.
Then, when I was already at the US, but still sunk under the mess of my new house and life, I saw a post by Anne R. Allen called Why Should You Be Writing Short Fiction. Fascinating stuff that made me go googling for that workshop. I found the website of Eliza Knight, the instructor of the workshop, and signed up for her next class (which started in a few days).
Coincidentally, I started April reading two novellas (one novella and one novelette, actually). I haven’t meant to read only novellas on the month I would take a novella writing workshop, but, since I realized I was doing that, I decided to keep at it and read only novellas in April ;)
I’ve never decided I would only read novels. I just read them because they had more exposure, I guess. And I don’t remember how I got into reading novellas, but I do read them now, especially if I know the author, they come with good reviews and recommendations, or if they are part of a novel series. Oh, and if it’s a new author to me and said author has a novella out, I read the novella first to see if I like their style … yeah, I know, it’s almost an imperceptible action I take.
I’ve tried my hand at writing short, but I must admit that it was hard for me basically because I tend to overwrite. But I want to. I would love to come up with a novella series or trilogy. Actually, I already have ideas for the series and the trilogy, but I’m afraid they’ll going to grow too much once I start writing and the novellas will easily turn into novels … I know me.
But I want to write short …
And, like Anne R. Allen said, I’m seeing the novella market take off, aren’t you?
What do you guys think? Do you write short? Do you think about trying it? Do you read short? Do you like reading novellas? I you write novellas or novelettes, care to pass out some advice?
Here are some articles I found on novellas if you’re interested:
http://downtownya.blogspot.com/2012/03/writing-novels-vs-short-stuff.html
http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2011/12/23/novellas-ebook-christmas/
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/491950-why-do-you-like-novella-s
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