Current Projects

I've added an expected word count for my works-in-progress in the hopes that it will keep me motivated to finish. I've grown especially fond of the series I'm working on right now and the characters involved, and I really want to see it become something people will enjoy. I'm tentatively planning two trilogies in the series, with a third one possible, depending on how it goes. The story arc features two brothers, both turned into vampires on different sides of the continent by completely different masters. Both must learn to cope with the change. While one embraces his new lifestyle, the other tries to deny it.

Elliot, the star of the Immortal trilogy, is a young playboy, with access to everything he could ever dream of, but still he wants more. To be young forever is an impossible dream, but when a dark beauty approaches him and offers him exactly that, he can hardly refuse her. But Elliot is about to discover that immortality comes with a price.

The eternal trilogy follows Elliot's older brother, Carter. Awoken to the vampiric lifestyle a full two years before Elliot, Carter's had more time to adjust--to embrace it. And he does just that with startling efficiency. A realist, Carter is used to doing what needs to be done, both in his career and his life. Surviving is no different. But he's changed since becoming a vampire, discarding his careful practices and embracing his wild side.

Snow Day

The entire state is shut down today, so I finished my March writing goals earlier than I thought I would. Plus I've reorganized my site, removing everything Forbidden Publications from it. Starting tomorrow I'll be starting the search for a new publisher. I think everyone who's supported me so far, and I really hope I have more out for people to read soon. Thanks!

Weather

I'm a little behind on my March word count due to the bad weather we've been having in North Dakota lately. Blizzards, flooding--it's a mess. But I have a few more days yet to reach my 30,000 word goal, so I'm still going for it.

Sad news for the e-publishing world

It was announced yesterday that as of March 30, 2009 Forbidden Publications will be shutting down. This came as a shock to most of its authors, but it is not due to financial difficulties. In my opinion, Forbidden was one of the best e-pubs out there and they were a pleasure to work with. I am sad to see them go. Rights for all three of my books will be reverting back to me and I'll be shopping Demon's Torment around to other publishers as soon as April rolls around. I will probably hold off on the other two until I've found a new home. For anyone that was thinking of buying Demon's Torment, make sure you do it before the 30th. Otherwise you will have to wait awhile. Demon's Torment will still be available in paperback format through Lulu.com.

MarNoWriMo

For authors in my writing group, March is another month of novel writing fun. While some writers treat it like November and shoot for another 50,000 words, I like to take things easy. One month of insane writing is enough, so I'm only shooting for 30,000 words this month. At the moment I'm right on track, and of course it would be nice if I could get more than that. It would help me finish up the book I'm working on right now--but even 30,000 words will get me close enough to my goal to make me happy. Well I'd better get back to it. If I can keep up the pace I've achieved throughout the first few days of the month, I'll hit 50,000 without a problem, but I don't think I can keep it up.

Release dates announced

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.

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.)