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May Newsletter

5/27/2014

 
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This is totally self-indulgent--that's my spouse and me in the back seat of a 1915 Overland touring car he helped his dad rebuild, taken on our wedding day in 1972. We just celebrated our 42nd anniversary, and I'm still not sure where the time has gone! (though must admit, six grandkids are a pretty effective reminder!)

But, that's only part of the reason I'm so late getting out--at least I've made it before the month of May is over. I hope you appreciate the fact that I spend at least a week or more WORRYING about getting my newsletter written. That's got to count for something.

The hard part is finding the time to write it. It’s been a crazy couple of weeks—but aren’t they all? I finished TANGLED, the novella for St. Martin’s Press, and I was absolutely thrilled when the editor told me she loved the stories and the characters. This is a good thing, because it sets the stage for the rest of the series—as yet unnamed—that I’ll be writing for them.

Currently, I’m down to the last 20,000 words of INTIMATE, which is the first novel, and then I have  to dive into the second one, as they're planning a "back to back" release. I’m still not sure what the title for that one will be, though I know the characters, and the toughest job will be making my hero likable enough. He was a real jerk when he was young, and I’m hoping he’s finally enough of an adult that I’ll be able to find something good about him. If not, the series is in deep sh*t!

For those who’ve been asking, my editor assures me that DARK REFUGE should be available in print by the weekend if all goes well, and definitely by next week. I’ll send out a blast as soon as I know for sure.

Other news—I’ve been reading. A lot. I do that when I’m particularly stressed, and trust me, I HAVE BEEN STRESSED!!! (Okay, enough bitching...)

I just finished the most amazing two-book series ever by a long-time friend of mine, Pam Ripling, who writes as Anne Carter. Look for UNMASKING PAULIE BINGHAM, and FOR THE LOVE OF KATRINA BINGHAM. The premise is simple but unconventional—a young make-up artist falls for a gay British pop star, and surprisingly (to Paulie, more than anyone else) he falls in love with her. The story of their romance covering many years is absolutely wonderful. Two flawed people who have something so special that—while it occasionally falters—withstands everything that comes between them. I absolutely loved these books and it took me over a week to give them a spot on my keeper shelf because I read each of them three times, and still wanted to go back to the beginning and read them again! I finally put them away so I could get some work done.

UNMASKING PAULIE BINGHAM is only $2.99 for Kindle, and $1.99 for FOR THE LOVE OF KATRINA BINGHAM.

At Barnes and Noble, same price for Paulie's story and for Kate's.  

I don’t usually pimp books quite this seriously, but these are remarkably well done, and they haven’t found their audience. I know a lot of you are willing to read things outside the lines (or you wouldn’t read my books!) and I would love to see these stories find readers who will appreciate them. They’re also available in print at Amazon.com, though I think that’s the only place for now. These are self-published, and really good. And if you do read them, please let me know what you think, leave a review, or whatever. I’m thinking of this like my own Kickstarter campaign.The books are THAT good!

Of course, I had to totally change direction when it was time to read something else, so I pulled out JR Ward’s POSSESSION. The FALLEN ANGELS series is so dark and SO convoluted that they’re like a drug. I know when I start one that nothing else will get done, and I love the way she ties this series in, by location and a couple of crossover characters, to her Black Dagger Brotherhood series. If you haven’t read any of the others in this series, though, I’d really recommend that you start at the beginning. I think each story could stand alone, but they’re so much better with all the background of the first four books.

I’m a huge fan of JR Ward’s, and loved THE KING. One of these days, when life settles down, my goal is to go back and read the entire Black Dagger Brotherhood series in one marathon read. She has an amazing voice as an author.

I also finished reading Savanna Fox’s DARE TO BE DIRTY, and  BOUND TO BE DIRTY. They were excellent, the latest two of her DIRTY GIRLS BOOK CLUB. Again, the kind of romances that leave you smiling.

Jayne Ann Krentz’s latest historical by Amanda Quick was really fun—no paranormal elements in OTHERWISE ENGAGED, but it’s a wonderful historical mystery with great characters. She writes people I’d love to get to know in the real world, but since I haven’t  been able to find them hanging out here in Healdsburg , I have to satisfy myself with her totally entertaining books. Works for me! Again, highly recommended. Jayne's also got a new Rainshadow novel coming out at the end of August. Watch for THE HOT ZONE.

If any of you—like me—are Dakota Cassidy fans, TALK THIS WAY, a wonderful novella in the same community as her PLUM ORCHARD series, is free right now at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo.

I've got a couple of personal appearances coming up this summer. Any of you who live near San Antonio, Texas, I’ll be signing books at the Romance Writers of America Literacy Autographing on July 23. Here’s the info:

The RWA2014 Literacy Autographingwill be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter Hotel in the 3rd floor ballroom. 
  • This event is open to the public and is free of charge

  • Since this is a fundraiser event for Pro-Literacy, attendees will not be allowed to bring books from home into the event. Plan to purchase books on-site.

And if you’re within driving distance of Charlotte, NC, I’ll be signing at the Authors After Dark conference. The signing is free, but there are also a few openings for attendees—this is not an expensive conference to attend (or believe me, I wouldn’t be going because NC is NOT easy to get to from here!) but it’s one of the best times you can have if you’re a romance fan--or a romance author. Just take lots of tote bags to carry home all the free books and swag...not easy on a plane!

Authors After Dark 2014 will have 100 featured authors and 25 Author ambassadors for the YA, NA and crossover genres. 
  • Authors will sign on Saturday from 2-4 at the
        The Westin Charlotte  
         601 S. College Street
         Charlotte, NC 28202

And that’s about it! As far as this month's contest, I’m giving away a two-book set of DREAM BOUND and DREAM UNCHAINED, and three copies of DARK MOON. I’m having a terrible time with deliveries of my international mailings, so for now, anyway, I’ll give out ebooks to those winners—copies of either DARK SPIRIT or DARK REFUGE, or if there’s another of my indie pubbed titles, one of those.

I’m sorry to have to do this, but too many books are not getting where I’m sending them, and they take way too much time and effort. I can’t afford doing things that cut into so much of my writing time. When you enter the contest, I think you can just note after your address what book you’d like to win. And my US winners are also free to ask for an ebook for a prize. I have most of the available formats for anything that I’ve published on my own.

I really need to get to work. Sorry to ramble on so much—I’m actually working on my story while writing this, though I wasn’t planning  to. BUT, a thought just popped into my rather strange mind that will help me with a part of the chapter I’ve been having trouble with, so I need to finish gabbing and get this sent.

I hope you’ve had a good month of May and you’re ready for summer, though all of you Down Under are gearing up for winter. Let’s hope the coming months aren’t as drastic as the weather we’ve been having. Amazing how you don’t really think of weather until it totally messes with your life, isn’t it?

Take care, all. I’m sorry to have rambled on for so long. This contest will end on Friday, so get your entries in right away. (That way I can still call it my May newsletter and contest, right? )

Be safe, and take time to read a good book. Once in a while, you really need to remember to do something for yourself.

Kate

Virginia miller
5/27/2014 08:35:16 am

Please enter me to win the dark moon novel. I will accept it either in paperback, hardback ore book .
Thank you

Kate Douglas link
5/27/2014 12:43:44 pm

Virginia, you have to fill out an entry form with your name and address and what prize you want. It's to the right of the blog post. I can't accept entries here.

Ana White
5/27/2014 08:37:07 am

I loves all your books. But my fave rayed are the wolf stories.

Kate Douglas
5/28/2014 05:28:00 am

Thank you, Ana. Wolf Tales will always be my favorites, I think. I learned so much with that series, and I totally connected with the characters. I see Spirit Wild as a continuation of the family, so it's really fun to be writing in that world again.

Tori Juelich
5/27/2014 09:17:56 am

I love reading your book suggestions!!! If YOU recommend them, I will definitely check them out. :)

Kate Douglas
5/28/2014 05:29:17 am

Thanks, Tori. I figure if a reader likes my books, they'll probably like what I like to read. I hope you'll check out Anne Carter's series that I talked about. The two books are just wonderful

HOTCHA1
5/27/2014 10:23:18 am

STI9LL TRYING TO WIN YOURS KATE AND STOP STRESSING!! LOL

Kate Douglas
5/28/2014 05:32:31 am

Stress is a way of life at this point, but thanks!

Nikki McCarver
5/27/2014 10:30:13 am

Love ya Kate!!! I have read a few of your choices and mus agree....you have excellent taste!! Enter me in and I'll see YOU in Charlotte!!!!!

Kate Douglas
5/28/2014 05:34:17 am

Nikki, did you send in an entry? I can't do it from here.And I will see you in Charlotte on Tuesday morning--coming in on a redeye. I WILL be grumpy!

Anna Gill
5/27/2014 11:32:49 am

Please enter me for any of your books I have almost all of the wolf tales except for the last 2 or 3 I would like some of the newer ones or sexy beast

Kate Douglas
5/28/2014 05:36:09 am

Anna, I don't have an entry from you. You need to fill out the entry form on the right side of this page.

sillievamp
5/27/2014 12:19:07 pm

Address submitted below
love all your books
Ebooks good
lethal series or ur carved in stone series
xoxox
as always ms kate
you take me away
if ur books can take u away and stop you from stressing even better youre doing so well
I'll take them as is no stressing needed with me
xoxox ♥♥♡¤

Kate Douglas
5/28/2014 05:37:14 am

Thanks, sweetie! Much appreciated.

susan croft
5/27/2014 02:50:13 pm

i sent in my contest entry before i finished reading the newsletter, so i didn't include my gift preferences - sorry - and i won something a few months ago anyway but can't have too many books - if i should win something i would prefer it be out of "Spirit Wild series" - i only have the first one, but i do have all the rest of the other series you asked us to choose from thanks for the great books and interesting tales Sue

Kate Douglas
5/28/2014 05:38:30 am

Susan--I sent you an email as the entry I got was incomplete, so you'll need to resubmit.

Tina B
5/28/2014 04:17:57 am

Happy Anniversary, Kate!! That is a great accomplishment!
My hubby and I are celebrating our 4 year anniversary today. :)
I am going to try to convince him to let me go to AAD, though I live in Fl, so I will have to travel. Hope you have a great rest of May!
Thank you for so many book recommendations as well as the contest.

Kate Douglas
5/28/2014 05:40:10 am

Congratulations, Tina and happy anniversary! I have another reader coming from Lakeland, FL. Is that anywhere near where you live? Email me at [email protected] if it is, and I can put you two in touch.

sue p
5/28/2014 05:33:03 am

My anniversary as I've already told you is 8-19-72. Kate we look like such babies! You had a touring car and I had a '55 cadilac sedan. Hey my husband even had hair! Happy Anniversary!

Kate Douglas
5/28/2014 05:41:35 am

Mine has more hair than me.Mine's falling out, his is in a ponytail. Life is so unfair at times...and we WERE babies!

sue p
5/28/2014 06:24:10 am

If mine had a ponytale he'd have to comb it over the top of his head!

Cheryl Lemon
5/28/2014 06:23:12 am

Great newsletter. Entered

Kate Douglas
5/28/2014 07:41:07 am

Thanks, Cheryl!

Patricia
5/29/2014 12:11:20 am

Wow, I like the new newsletter. Okay it might not be that new but I've been a bit busy to even read the newsletters. LOL
You have a great weekend.

Kate Douglas
5/29/2014 02:21:35 am

Hi Patty! I posted my February newsletter here, but also sent it to everyone like I always had. Then, once I got the entry form set up, I did the entire newsletter here in March and have since. SO much easier, and I can add photos if I want to, and links and such. Couldn't do that with the Yahoo letter. I sure hope you're enjoying some time off! And congrats on doing so well with your classes--I am SO impressed. The thought of actually going back to school would terrify me...


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