Sarah Leigh Williams

NaNoWriMo Novel in a Month Contest

2009-11-07T08:48:00.000-08:00

Okay, thought I would give it a try. Nothing to lose and everything to gain. I am not going to edit anything until December. Plus, I received my first two rejection slips for "Vampires Suck"--WooHoo I am on a roll!!! How many did Nora Roberts have before she was published?

Also, the Muse was awake again at four o'clock this morning--she won't let me sleep--the _ itch! Anyway new idea for a contemporary--yes, still have the other one from last month in the back of my head too Business and Pleasure but this one I had to write down too.

"Fantasy Knights" (no, Cindy Miles, this is not a paranormal knights of old come to haunt hearts)--this is about a young widowed woman who owns a traveling all male review of eight hunks known as "Fantasy Knights". These hotties have taken the country by storm with Cynthia's help and are enjoying the fruits of their labors. Unfortunately, Cyn's need for a normal life for her and her five year old daughter, Karen is becoming an issue and Cyn decides to secretly do a final tour in hopes of finding someone to take over as CEO.

John Turner, her friend and one of the veteran dancers has secretly been in love with Cyn and can't do a damn thing about it. His contract is specific and he's torn between quiting the group to get out of the dilimma but also knows that he would never see her or little Karen again. Not knowing about Cyn's desire for a 'normal' life all he can think about is taking his boss to bed and making her want a life with him--doing what, John doesn't know--but he wants to do it with her.

So what do you think? I may look into Harlequin for this story line. Not only would this start out as a good one but possibly have sequels with the other guys too. Hmm? Could be.

Closer and Closer on Twice Bitten

2009-10-25T19:22:00.000-07:00

My goal of finishing one novel, "Vampires Suck" was last years goal. This year I am hoping to finish its sequel, "Twice Bitten". My critique partner keeps me challenged and eager to see completion.

I also managed to get queries out for "Vampires Suck" to three out of my list of ten agents this week. I guess its that 'now or never'- 'do it or wonder if' situation that I am dealing with. Now it is in the hands of others to judge my future endeavors, and keep plodding along (and plotting) along until something happens.

Productive Morning--Yeah!

2009-10-17T07:22:00.000-07:00

Thanks to a friend of mine and a wonderful critique partner :) I had a very productive morning on my sequel to "Vampires Suck". "Twice Bitten" is underway Her contest on her blog site was to see how many words we could get done in an hour. So yeah--great time and had a great scene outline come out of it too. Not too shabby! Some very good scenes that I hope will later be enjoyed by the public. Someday!

Okay--I Am Back. Lots of New Ideas

2009-10-05T07:59:00.000-07:00

When reality gets in the way I don't get to blog as much. But I have a bit of time. I am working on a contemporary romance--possibly chick-lit sub-genre--unsure right now. I figured the idea would work for a Book In A Week group that I am doing for one of my writing chapters. It will give me a break from paranormal for awhile. I will try to keep it posted on blog site for word count. More to come. Book is called: Business and Pleasure.

Eastwick-- New TV Show

2009-09-25T04:31:00.000-07:00

Okay--had to blog about this! OMG! Did anyone see Paul Gross on the new series "Eastwick"--yummy!! It makes you want to move to New England and become a witch! Yeah, I think he definitely is one of those men who just seems to become better with age--ala Sean Connery-ish. Or maybe it is just all that 'bad boy' imagery. Whatever--it does the trick!

Twice Bitten--sequel to Vampires Suck

2009-09-25T04:26:00.000-07:00

Now that Vampires Suck is done--for now, I have been 're-vamping' (pardon the pun) the sequel--Twice Bitten. This is the story of a couple of secondary characters from Vampires Suck. I also have been tinkering around with the outline for the third book--Written With Blood (unsure of exact title yet).

Cindy Miles--Thirteen Chances

2009-09-20T05:41:00.000-07:00

What a great read! Her latest book is (as usual) a winner in my household. Check it out. Irish castles by the sea--hot, Irish ghost trying to keep his lost love safe, more hot ghosties and funny witches--trying hard to help two long-lost lovers. A real curl up, cozy kind of book. I enjoyed a rainy morning with a cup of hot tea, some banana bread and "Thirteen Chances". Best morning! (I did feel guilty that housework wasn't completed--but darn it all--had a great time!)

My daughter had to wait until I was finished before she could read it!

It Is Written and So It Shall Be Done--Hopefully!

2009-09-18T09:45:00.000-07:00

Well, I have gone and done it now--Ollie! My revision to Vampires Suck has been completed. The total count-- 320 pages and 94,602 words. This of course is subject to various critiques in which I am wanting feed back on. But I feel that after submitting parts and pieces of the original draft to writing contests I am comfortable with what I have learned and hope that I have used that knowledge to the best of my story's interest. (I am sure that there will be parts that I have missed.)

Now to do a spell check/grammar check one last time--before it is critiqued as a whole. :-)

Working Hard (or hardly working)

2009-09-17T02:32:00.000-07:00

Tuesday night I managed to finish another 412 words, I think. Anyway, I am up to 72,203 words in my revision of Vampires Suck. (Check out word count line) The percentage might be off--still trying to play with that without having to go out to site and re-do all the time.
Also managed to bake some cinnamon strusel bread yesterday, get two more loads of laundry done and have the cable guy come in to fix my cable connection. (Hopefully now my internet won't go down intermittenly or lose tv signal--egads! Now that football season is in swing--hubby would have a cow! (That I would love to see!)

Getting a Bit Done

2009-09-15T09:17:00.000-07:00

Managed to put together more of my revision for Vampires Suck. I am now at 71,046 words (see my word bar). Also managed to do laundry along the way and a class in kickboxing. Gotta keep my tushie from getting mushie!

Love the T-shirt

2009-09-14T12:28:00.000-07:00

Can't believe I found a t-shirt already! (Who am I kidding--and I thought my title would be original.)

2009-09-14T11:39:00.001-07:00

Vampires Suck

2009-09-12T20:45:00.000-07:00

Working on revision of "Vampires Suck"--just about done with it and I think it will be ready to start marketing. I hope that I can do as well with sequels "Twice Bitten" and "Backed By Blood".
I am also working on finishing up a couple of Contemporary Romances and Young Adults too so I will have a well rounded choice of reads.

Romance With a Bite of Humor

2009-09-12T16:47:00.000-07:00

Call me crazy but I believe that there is no romance without a bit of humor. Love doesn't come without laughter. That is what makes a relationship work--in real life anyway.