“See, she goes places when she reads. I know all about that. When I’m reading, wherever I am, I’m always somewhere else.” ― Rebecca Wells
M/M Reader Appreciation Day Giveaway on Saturday
The next Reader Appreciation Day is this Saturday, May 21st. The event is hosted by SJ Frost, Jambrea Jo Jones, and me at the Sweet Spot Yahoo Group.
Stop by the Yahoo Group to enter the giveaway, read excerpts, and chat with authors of M/M romances. The giveaway runs from 8 am – 8 pm Eastern Time.
Here are the books available in the giveaway (some of the authors are offering winner’s choice from their backlist):
Here’s how to enter:
- If you haven’t already, join the Yahoo Group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSweetSpotMM/
- On Saturday, May 21st watch the group page (or your email if you choose to receive emails from the group) for a message with instructions on how to enter. The subject of the post should read something like “RAD Giveaway: Reply for a chance to win”
- Reply to that message anytime between 8 am and 8 pm Eastern Time indicating you’d like to enter the giveaway.
That’s it. You’ll be added to the drawing for a chance at a random prize.
Complete List of Prizes & Donating Authors
If a book or prize is listed more than once, the author has donated multiple copies and there will be more than one winner selected.
- Evelise Archer – ebook copy of THE VAMPIRE’S COQUI
- Allison Cassatta – ebook copy of winner’s choice from backlist
- Áine P Massie – ebook copy of GLAMOUR BLADE
- Tempeste O’Riley – ebook copy of DESIRES’ GUARDIAN
- Tempeste O’Riley – ebook copy of WHISKERS OF A CHANCE
- DP Denman – ebook copy of RHYTHM AND BLUE
- L.M. Brown – ebook copy of ALWAYS FORGOTTEN
- Sloan Parker – ebook copy of winner’s choice from backlist
- Jambrea Jo Jones – ebook copy of winner’s choice from backlist
- S.J. Frost – ebook copy of winner’s choice from backlist
Hope you can join us at The Sweet Spot Reader Appreciation Day.
Authors of M/M romances, if you’re interested in joining us for our next RAD, we’d love to have you. Send me an email and I’ll add you to our author contact list.
Recent Finds: Setting Inspiration
Whenever I write a scene, I picture the setting in my mind, whether it’s a room or an outdoor wilderness locale or a bustling city street, with as much detail as possible. Then I describe one or two specific, concrete elements to give the reader a sense of the place, which is often more effective than describing every detail.
Usually I can imagine that setting clearly in my mind, especially if it’s a character’s home or another important place for them. Other times I like to use a real place that I’ve visited as inspiration. When that isn’t possible, I’ll use a stock photography site to gather images. I might describe the setting the way I see it in the photo, or that picture might spark my imagination to go in a completely different direction. If the photos I find seem like a great setting idea but don’t match my current project, I’ll save them for later use.
Here are some of my recent inspiration finds for settings:
(c) krystof / www.fotosearch.com Stock Photography
Photo License: CC0 Public Domain
(c) upthebanner / www.fotosearch.com Stock Photography
(c) Leaf / www.fotosearch.com Stock Photography
(c) antony84 / www.fotosearch.com Stock Photography
(c) Keifer / www.fotosearch.com Stock Photography
(c) Dwight / www.fotosearch.com Stock Photography
Photo License: CC0 Public Domain
(c) Forgiss / www.fotosearch.com Stock Photography
Photo License: CC0 Public Domain
One-Day Only Backlist E-book Sale
The following e-book title from my backlist is on sale now until the end of the day tomorrow for $3.99 at All Romance eBooks: HOW TO SAVE A LIFE
I’m currently revising the second book in this series, and yesterday one of the scenes I read through was the first kiss scene between Vargas and Seth. I love the way it turned out. Both of these men deserve so much happiness, and I can’t wait to share their story with you.
For Writers: Recommended Books & Articles
The Resources for Writers page of my website has been updated with several new books and links that I hope other writers find helpful. Many of these were a big help to me in my journey to publication and developing my own writing process (which continues to evolve over time). For the latest updates, check out the sections titled Books on Writing, Writing a Fast Draft, Selecting Character Names, Grammar Resources and Tips, General Outlining Articles, and Self-Publishing Info.