Avery and the Devil: March 27, 2009
Thief in the Night: May 21, 2009
I received a new review for Demon's Torment, this time from Dark Diva Reviews who gave it 4.5 Dark Divas.
Ms. Thompson has crafted an excellent story and if you're looking for a well built paranormal romance, this book is definitely the one for you.
Read the full review.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Valentine's Day Contest
February is the month of love--the perfect time to pick up a good romance novel. And I've got prizes for people who decide to buy a copy of Demon's Torment. So for anyone who purchases Demon's Torment anytime during the month of February, just send me a copy of your receipt and you'll be entered into a drawing to win free stuff as a thank you for supporting me. Just to be fair, if someone has purchased Demon's Torment during the month of January I'll include you too.
To enter, email me at rachel_d_thompson@yahoo.com with Valentine's Day Contest in the subject line. Remember to include a copy of the receipt and the address where you'd like the prizes to be sent. I will only ship to winners in the United States. However, if you live outside the US, you can still enter for a chance to win a couple of e-books.
The prizes:
A 3-pack of Chesapeake Bay scented candles
A 3-pack of Valentine's Day Sweetheart candles
A Demon's Torment magnet
Copies of two new e-books, Avery and the Devil and Bounty Hunters: Thief in the Night (**Note: these titles have not yet been released, but are coming soon through Forbidden Publications, so they probably won't be available at the end of the month with the rest of the prizes, but the winner will receive them as soon as they're published.)
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Now is a great time to stock up on e-books at Fictionwise. To celebrate the fact that they've served over 3 trillion words to readers all over the world, they're offering a 60% Micropay rebate if you pay with credit card or Paypal. That brings Demon's Torment down to only $2.40.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
New edits
I've just received first round edits for my fantasy novella Thief in the Night, so I'll be working on that within the next couple of days.
Otherwise, I've just started back with my novel critique group on Writing.com to work on the vampire story I've been writing over the past couple of months. It's a project I'm rather proud of, so I'm excited that it's already so far along.
Otherwise, I've just started back with my novel critique group on Writing.com to work on the vampire story I've been writing over the past couple of months. It's a project I'm rather proud of, so I'm excited that it's already so far along.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Time to get serious
Whew! The holidays are over once again. That means it's time for me to start hitting the keyboard. I've got too many things whizzing around in my brain these days for me not to start seriously thinking about releasing them.
I'm working on getting an ISBN number for the print edition of Demon's Torment, but I have to buy a proof copy through Lulu first, so it will still be a little while yet before the print edition is available through Amazon. But reading through it again made me realize just how much I love this book. C'mon people! It's got a sexy demon who demands that Ally submit to him. What more could you want? I appreciate everyone that has supported me by picking up the electronic version, and the handful of people that have ordered the print edition. But I want a lot more people to experience this tormented demon. I think I'll be holding a contest in February--what better month to hold a contest for a romance novel, right? I'll be thinking up prize support during January, so check back here or on my website for all the details come February.
I've read through most of the books I ordered through Ellora's Cave last month during their special promotion. I've been really impressed with a few of them, not so much with others. But if you want to check out my thoughts and reviews on the books I've read, why not join Goodreads and add me as a friend? I love seeing what other people have read and looking for more ideas of books I'd like to check out. You wouldn't know it from looking at my list, but I haven't always been a fan of romance. My first love is fantasy, although lots of things have opened my eyes to show me just how many great books are out there. Just because you like a certain thing, don't close yourself off to other genres. You might miss out on something truly great.
My husband got me a new notebook for Christmas. As a writer I love notebooks...and brand new pens. It's a disturbing obsession really, but sometimes nothing beats an old fashioned pen and piece of paper, even if I do most of my writing on my computer these days. Still, this new notebook is heavy--made of some type of metal--and it's got a dragon engraved on the cover. Awesome, right? The perfect thing for a fantasy lover. I wasn't sure what I would write in it at first--of course I knew it would be a story of some type. I figured a paranormal one, since that's what I've been concentrating on lately. But as I was laying down to go to bed the other night, this first sentence just hit me. Wham! I couldn't believe it. I have trouble sleeping anyway, so I just had to get up and write it down before I forgot the exact wording. It was truly perfect you know. I wrote a few pages before going back to bed and that's how The Last Dragon was born. Just a few pages in, but I'm itching to write more, to find out more about Vrin, my main character. I can't wait to find out what happens next.
I guess I'm similar to quite a few writers. I feel as if stories are just out there, waiting for me to write them. If something comes easily to me, then it's meant to be. Demon's Torment was like that. I didn't really struggle over anything when it came to that book. I think that's why it's so good. I think even my mom enjoyed it, and she doesn't really like romance books. I hardly plot out anything that happens in my books. Sometimes when I'm stuck I'll sit down and try to map it out, usually when the middle of the story hits and it all seems uphill from there. But for now, as Vrin's story is just beginning, I'll just let my mind go and see where his actions take him. It's always exciting to start out on something new...probably the reason I have so many unfinished projects. The beginning is always the best part. Getting to know your new characters. Finding out what makes them tick. It's the best feeling in the world. Before you know it, they've wormed their way into your heart. And if you're good, and maybe a little lucky, your readers will love them too.
Well I think I'm going to spend the rest of the night getting back into the spirit of writing by visiting my old writing stomping grounds, Writing.com to clean out my porfolio and join a new critique group to really kick 2009 off right. Hopefully this year will be better than the last. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season.
I'm working on getting an ISBN number for the print edition of Demon's Torment, but I have to buy a proof copy through Lulu first, so it will still be a little while yet before the print edition is available through Amazon. But reading through it again made me realize just how much I love this book. C'mon people! It's got a sexy demon who demands that Ally submit to him. What more could you want? I appreciate everyone that has supported me by picking up the electronic version, and the handful of people that have ordered the print edition. But I want a lot more people to experience this tormented demon. I think I'll be holding a contest in February--what better month to hold a contest for a romance novel, right? I'll be thinking up prize support during January, so check back here or on my website for all the details come February.
I've read through most of the books I ordered through Ellora's Cave last month during their special promotion. I've been really impressed with a few of them, not so much with others. But if you want to check out my thoughts and reviews on the books I've read, why not join Goodreads and add me as a friend? I love seeing what other people have read and looking for more ideas of books I'd like to check out. You wouldn't know it from looking at my list, but I haven't always been a fan of romance. My first love is fantasy, although lots of things have opened my eyes to show me just how many great books are out there. Just because you like a certain thing, don't close yourself off to other genres. You might miss out on something truly great.
My husband got me a new notebook for Christmas. As a writer I love notebooks...and brand new pens. It's a disturbing obsession really, but sometimes nothing beats an old fashioned pen and piece of paper, even if I do most of my writing on my computer these days. Still, this new notebook is heavy--made of some type of metal--and it's got a dragon engraved on the cover. Awesome, right? The perfect thing for a fantasy lover. I wasn't sure what I would write in it at first--of course I knew it would be a story of some type. I figured a paranormal one, since that's what I've been concentrating on lately. But as I was laying down to go to bed the other night, this first sentence just hit me. Wham! I couldn't believe it. I have trouble sleeping anyway, so I just had to get up and write it down before I forgot the exact wording. It was truly perfect you know. I wrote a few pages before going back to bed and that's how The Last Dragon was born. Just a few pages in, but I'm itching to write more, to find out more about Vrin, my main character. I can't wait to find out what happens next.
I guess I'm similar to quite a few writers. I feel as if stories are just out there, waiting for me to write them. If something comes easily to me, then it's meant to be. Demon's Torment was like that. I didn't really struggle over anything when it came to that book. I think that's why it's so good. I think even my mom enjoyed it, and she doesn't really like romance books. I hardly plot out anything that happens in my books. Sometimes when I'm stuck I'll sit down and try to map it out, usually when the middle of the story hits and it all seems uphill from there. But for now, as Vrin's story is just beginning, I'll just let my mind go and see where his actions take him. It's always exciting to start out on something new...probably the reason I have so many unfinished projects. The beginning is always the best part. Getting to know your new characters. Finding out what makes them tick. It's the best feeling in the world. Before you know it, they've wormed their way into your heart. And if you're good, and maybe a little lucky, your readers will love them too.
Well I think I'm going to spend the rest of the night getting back into the spirit of writing by visiting my old writing stomping grounds, Writing.com to clean out my porfolio and join a new critique group to really kick 2009 off right. Hopefully this year will be better than the last. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Christmas--Less than a week away
With Christmas now looming very close, I've been focusing more on my actual job (in retail) than on my writing. Hopefully once January hits I'll be able to get back into my writing since I have a lot of in-progress works. I'm thinking about joining a romance writers' critique group on writing.com in January, so that should keep me focused on my own goals.
Upcoming works:
Fallen Angel--a free short story that will only be available to my Yahoo! Group subscribers. Sign up now if you wanna make sure you get the freebie right away. It's a prequel of sorts to Avery and the Devil, featuring the Devil (of course!).
Black Wolf--a werewolf short story that I'm working on for an anthology contest Samhain Publications is holding. As a young werewolf Brock has led a sheltered life, knowing better than to get close to anybody, until he meets Rissa, a woman that fits so naturally into his life that he thinks he might have found his mate.
The other things I'm working on now are novel-length works and are too far away from being finished, but I hope to get as much work done on them as possible within the next six months.
Upcoming works:
Fallen Angel--a free short story that will only be available to my Yahoo! Group subscribers. Sign up now if you wanna make sure you get the freebie right away. It's a prequel of sorts to Avery and the Devil, featuring the Devil (of course!).
Black Wolf--a werewolf short story that I'm working on for an anthology contest Samhain Publications is holding. As a young werewolf Brock has led a sheltered life, knowing better than to get close to anybody, until he meets Rissa, a woman that fits so naturally into his life that he thinks he might have found his mate.
The other things I'm working on now are novel-length works and are too far away from being finished, but I hope to get as much work done on them as possible within the next six months.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Work in Progress
I'm currently working on a free read to promote Avery and the Devil. It details Lucifer's fall from Heaven and his role as the reluctant devil. It will only be available to members of my Yahoo! Group, so if you want a copy be sure to join!
The story's name is Fallen Angel, and--fair warning--it will contain an erotic scene.
Blurb:
Lucifer refuses to bow to God's greatest creation: Man. For his sinful pride God casts him far from Heaven, changing him and his followers into demons and granting them domination over Hell. As Lucifer grows accustomed to his new life, he grows more jealous and bitter and vows to introduce Mankind to sin as well--a petty thing to do, and one for which he feels guilty for centuries later. He buries his guilt in any way he can.
The story's name is Fallen Angel, and--fair warning--it will contain an erotic scene.
Blurb:
Lucifer refuses to bow to God's greatest creation: Man. For his sinful pride God casts him far from Heaven, changing him and his followers into demons and granting them domination over Hell. As Lucifer grows accustomed to his new life, he grows more jealous and bitter and vows to introduce Mankind to sin as well--a petty thing to do, and one for which he feels guilty for centuries later. He buries his guilt in any way he can.
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