Within a 24 hour period, I was offered two contracts for two different stories from two different publishers. Needlessly to say, I happily accepted both.
First contract is for a Christmas short called 'CHRISTMAS MEMORIES' with Silver Publishing.
Part of Silver's '25 Days of Christmas'. Anthology. It is around 8000 words and it is a sweet and very sexy tale. With some humor thrown in of course.
I have never written a short story before, how do you cram all the elements of an effective narrative into less than 10,000 words? But I LOVE Christmas and found once I started writing, it all fell into place.
Have no idea if this is the cover for the stories, dang I hope so, he looks like how I describe my hero. Tentative release date is December 18th.
The second contract offer is from Evernight Publishing, who published my debut, TIMELESS HEART.
This contract is for a novella of around 28,000 it is a paranormal called BLACK LUST. It is the first novella of what I hope will be a trilogy and maybe beyond.
I had such a smooth and stress-free experience with Evernight the first time around, so I am really looking forward to working with them again.
Tentative release date is also sometime in December.
Looks like I will be having a very busy fall but I am relishing this. I also want to start writing a sequel to Timeless Heart, already have it plotted out so lots on my plate.
Thanks to everyone that supported me on this journey. It's not over yet.
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Congratulations! I know I am looking forward to the Christmas one! Christmas romances are by far my favorite. Can't wait to read it!
ReplyDelete~Eliza
I am so happy for you! You didn't give up, and you have found your dream and you so deserve it! Congratulations a million times!
ReplyDeletefantastic! wow, you really are moving ahead here, all the best and look forward to both releases!
ReplyDeletejaundyce
Wow, a double sale. Huge congratulations, Karyn!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Karyn, big congrats to you!!
ReplyDeleteOnce published these will also be added to my ever piling high list of e books to read. lol Haven't got an e book reader yet but one day. ;)
Congrats.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Karyn! :D
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Karen! I am thrilled for you! I hope to get there myself one day after family life slows down and I get a little time back to work on writing, I swear you have inspired me even more to keep on going! The Christmas one looks like it would be right up my alley, LOVE that cover.
ReplyDeleteThanks Eliza, I love Christmas as well. Christmas Memories will be it's own book (not part of an anthology) so that is cool.
ReplyDeleteBeth,
ReplyDeletethanks so much. You have been a big support these last years and I can't thank you enough for that. Looks like I am off and running! Cheers~
Thank you jaundyce for the good wishes and your support. Mean a lot!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Suzanna for everything. And you congrats, that means the world~
ReplyDeleteThank you Jen!
ReplyDeletelol, I don't want to even tell you about my TBR pile. 2+ boxes of books, plus ebook backed up on my laptop.
thanks Michelle~
ReplyDeleteThank you Renee!!
ReplyDeleteEmily, how great to hear from you!
ReplyDeleteOh do keep going! A lot of these epubs take stories as short as 5000K, a good place to start. I am finding the novella (15-40K) an ideal length for writing. All the best to you!
Woohoo! Congratulations, I knew we'll being seeing more from you. Can't wait wait for there release.
ReplyDeleteWell done indeed, I am not surprised the way you can spin a story, all the best.
ReplyDelete-silakas
Again, congrats!!!!! :) Nothing like keeping busy. Those story ideas just seem to pour out of you.
ReplyDeleteI'll get back to you on things soon - seem a bit swamped again. :p
Thanks you so much Iron mum!
ReplyDeleteI will let you know the closer it gets and when the dates are firm, cheers as always for your support!
thank you silakas,
ReplyDeleteI will take that compliment! Cheers~
Thanks so much Kimberly. My brain is always humming that is for sure! Cheers for your support, you know what it means~
ReplyDeleteWow!! Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Deb, still in shock!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on it,I'm really happy for you,I alway's thought you should write Books!But I'm a bit sad as well,you will have even less time for Crime Story now!And I have to wait till December to read your Books,I hope they will sell them here in Germany,will they be E-Books again or Paper one's?It's so great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have a wonderful day! TC Irmtraut
Hi Irmtraut!
ReplyDeleteThanks you so much~I have lots of chapters of Crime Story all ready done so that will keep me going on the Sims front.
My upcoming releases are e-books and should be available at amazon.de if not, they will be at amazon.com. Also they will be available at the publishers websites as well as many other ebook sellers. I will let you know! You have a wonderful day as well mate~
Aww,
ReplyDeleteMuch congrats to you, Karyn!!!
I'm so very happy for you! :)
Thanks Pene!
ReplyDeleteThis is certainly a dream come true for me! I really appreciate the congrats!