Delay on Re-Releases for Several Books #SelfPub @KarynGerrard #Historical #Contemp

Yikes. I got the rights back for this book Dec 2016, and I wanted to revise and re-release it in under six months under my KG Publishing. Not going to happen.

Obviously any contracted books I have with a publisher (Kensington) must come first. I have to pass in book 2 manuscript Sept 15th. Book 3 is due March 1 2018. I think it best I get these two books written and passed in before I turn my attention to any self-publishing releases.

As a result it has caused a real pile of rights reversed e-books on my back burner. My back list has shrunk by nearly half. But these books need work (in some cases A LOT of work) and I am not going to rush it. Click HERE to see a complete list of my books that are no longer available.

After the Copper and the Madam? I had hoped to revise Knight of Christmas (my one and only Ellora's Cave release) for Fall 2017. Again, not going to happen. I have pushed it to Fall 2018.

Though I did fix the cover so it is ready to go! EC said I could use the same cover if I removed their logo (gladly!) I added the Victorian Xmas street light. Not bad, eh? Yes, it is a historical, hence his cravat.

This is a sizzling erotic romance, and I will be dialling down the heat to sensual since I do not write erotic any longer. I want to expand it a bit as well.

Again, I refuse to rush it.

After that? I have one other cover art I bought, I was going to use it for my Wicked Men of Rockland series, but I have decided I will be revising and seeing if my agent can shop it around first.

(Note to self: do not buy cover art until revisions are done and you are completely sure of your plans)

So what to do with this cover I bought? First, I removed the 'Wicked Men of Rockland' logo under the title.

Now I can use this for a short novella. I received rights back to 'Rock the Wolfe' from Decadent last year.

It is around 17,000 words, a rock star contemporary and it needs revising, editing, and expansion. So this is the third self-pubbing release in the queue.

After that? Also received the rights back to my free erotica. Again, I don't write this hot anymore, I will be able to ask for the sequel back this coming spring. So I will revise this short story, put it up as a free read the same time I am able to put up the sequel. I will be changing the titles from The Riding Crop and A Riding Crop for Two to something less BDSM-y. Again, this is a ways off. These two stories need major revising and editing.

Also, no immediate plans for my paranormal series. (Blackthorne Clan) If I do rework it, I will no doubt release under my other pen name (which is dormant at the moment) No idea on the release dates for any of this.

I refuse to stress myself out by spinning too many plates. But stay tuned, as I plan to release them as soon as I can give them my full attention. :)

Thanks for your patience and understanding!

NO LONGER AVAILABLE: Black Desire and The Riding Crop @KarynGerrard #RightsReversal #BackList

My backlist shrinks further! Having met the terms of the contracts, two books from Evernight Publishing have been returned to me. The free read (Only available at certain vendors, not Amazon) The Riding Crop, and Book 2 of my 4 book paranormal series, Black Desire.

So what is the plan? First off, these are erotic, and in the case of The Riding Crop, BDSM and more, and I just do not write this heat level any longer. I wrote a sequel to The Riding Crop, A Riding Crop for Two, and I will be able to get the rights back next year. When I do, it is on my long to-do list and I will someday revise, combine the two, and probably self-publish it.

As for Black Desire? I lost all interest in paranormal, even in my reading. I still half-heartedly follow Gena Showalter's main series Lords of the Underworld, and on the fence about continuing Kresley Cole's Immortals series, so this book is yet another being shoved on the back burner. I stopped reading JR Ward a few releases ago. It appears in my case when I lose interest in reading a certain genre or heat level, it carries over to my writing as well.

I cannot request book 3 and 4 until next year. Book 5 is written. Half of book six is written. Then...poof. Lost interest. It happens. Again, yet another project hanging in the wind. Do I finish and self pub under my second pen name? (currently not being used) Do I allow my agent to shop it around? Do I want to add yet another genre to this pen name? Decisions, Decisions.

The good thing about being hybrid is I have options and am in no hurry to explore them right now. So on the burner they go with a growing pile of other stories

Meanwhile, I will soldier on fulfilling my contracts, working away at The Copper and Madam for re-release.

Cheers!

Karyn Gerrard, born and raised in the Maritime Provinces of Eastern Canada, now makes her home in a small town in Northwestern Ontario. When she’s not cheering on the Red Sox or travelling in the summer with her teacher husband, she writes, reads romance, and drinks copious amounts of Earl Grey tea. 

 Even at a young age Karyn’s storytelling skills were apparent, thrilling her fellow Girl Guides with off-the-cuff horror stories around the campfire. A multi-published author, she loves to write sensual historicals, particularly in the Victorian era. She also writes contemporaries. Tortured heroes are an absolute must. 

 As long as she can avoid being hit by a runaway moose in her wilderness paradise she assumes everything is golden. Karyn’s been happily married for a long time to her own hero. His encouragement and loving support keeps her moving forward.

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT: FREE READ at All Romance~The Riding Crop #historical #BDSM #shortstory

THE RIDING CROP by Karyn Gerrard  FREE READ

Published: May 25, 2012 

Evernight Publishing

ISBN # 9781771300339

Word Count: 7,080

Heat Index          

Curious as to what my writing entails? Here's your chance to sample it! THE RIDING CROP is a FREE historical with a lot of emotion and a little kink slammed into a short story!

NOTE: The M/M sex does not involve the hero, it is a brief scene he observes at the club~

BLURB: Gideon ‘Lord Craven’ Broyles pursues his naughty, nocturne adventures in the secret, salacious underworld of the east-end of 1887 London. The sexy and dangerous viscount will try everything just to have any kind of emotional reaction.

Olivia Durham is known as ‘Mistress Birch’ at the infamous club, The Riding Crop. Wielding a crop of her own, she coolly dispenses lashings to her male, aristocratic clients. Her world is shaken when Lord Craven makes a shocking proposal.

Wielding a crop of her own, she coolly dispenses lashings to her male, aristocratic clients. Her world is shaken when Lord Craven makes a shocking proposal.Is it possible two emotionally closed off people can find intimacy? What lengths will they take?

GET IT AT ALL ROMANCE

 Want to know what happens with Gideon and Olivia? I wrote a sequel called A RIDING CROP FOR TWO~

BLURB: After a night of passion at her place of employment, an infamous club known as The Riding Crop, Olivia Durham tosses caution to the wind and departs with Gideon ‘Lord Craven’ Broyles. Olivia was known as ‘Mistress Birch’, where she dispensed lashings to her male, aristocratic clients.

Now as she sits in the viscount’s plush townhouse, she wonders if she’s made a hasty decision. Gideon Broyles is a man who selfishly pursued his debauched adventures with no thought for anyone but himself until he met Liv.

An emotional plea to share everything has left him reeling. There are many obstacles to overcome, including his own doubts about his capacity to feel—anything.

Is it possible for two emotionally closed off people to find intimacy and lasting love? What lengths will they take to ensure happiness for two?

Be Warned: BDSM, flogging

GET IT AT ALL ROMANCE

Two Nominations in the Evernight Readers Choice Awards!

I don't as a rule enter contests or am chosen much for polls, so this is a nice surprise. If you are so inclined to vote for either of my two nominations, click HERE:  Congrats to all the nominees!

Best Evernight Classic:
 

Timeless Heart by Karyn Gerrard

Blackmailed by the Beast by Sam Crescent

Double Take by Kerri Nelson

The Taste of Blood by Jenika Snow

Sacrifice by Luxie Ryder

Best in Category: BDSM

Make Me Blaze by Avril Ashton

Mia's Submission by Sandra Bunino

The Crimson Rope Anthology

A Riding Crop for Two by Karyn Gerrard

Owned by Him by Sam Crescent

NEW RELEASE! A RIDING CROP FOR TWO from Evernight Publishing

 

NOW AVAILABLE!   ebook

A continuation from my free read short story THE RIDING CROP!
 Historical/BDSM(lite)/Erotic Romance

Release: March 11 2013 Evernight Publishing Approx 22,400

 Blurb: After a night of passion at her place of employment an infamous club known as The Riding Crop, Olivia Durham tosses caution to the wind and departs with Gideon ‘Lord Craven’ Broyles. Olivia was known as ‘Mistress Birch’, where she dispensed lashings to her male, aristocratic clients. Now as she sits in the viscount’s plush townhouse, she wonders if she’d made a hasty decision.

 Gideon Broyles is a man who selfishly pursued his debauched adventures with no thought for anyone but himself until he met Liv. His emotional plea to join him and share everything has left him reeling. There are many obstacles to overcome, including his own doubts about his capacity to feel—anything.

 Is it possible for two emotionally closed off people to find intimacy and lasting love? What lengths will they take to ensure happiness for two?

BUY AT Evernight Publishing
BUY AT All Romance
BUY AT Amazon.com
BUY AT Bookstrand

Coming soon: Kobo, Barnes and Noble

 PICK UP THE RIDING CROP at ALL ROMANCE Free read!! Also should read it before A Riding Crop for Two!

COVER ART REVEAL!! A Riding Crop For Two~Evernight Publishing

COMING MARCH 11! A continuation from my free read short story THE RIDING CROP!

 Historical/BDSM(lite)/Erotic Romance
Release: March 11 2013   Evernight Publishing

Approx 22,400
 
Blurb:

After a night of passion at her place of employment an infamous club known as The Riding Crop, Olivia Durham tosses caution to the wind and departs with Gideon ‘Lord Craven’ Broyles. Olivia was known as ‘Mistress Birch’, where she dispensed lashings to her male, aristocratic clients.  Now as she sits in the viscount’s plush townhouse, she wonders if she’d made a hasty decision.

Gideon Broyles is a man who selfishly pursued his debauched adventures with no thought for anyone but himself until he met Liv. His emotional plea to join him and share everything has left him reeling. There are many obstacles to overcome, including his own doubts about his capacity to feel—anything.

 Is it possible for two emotionally closed off people to find intimacy and lasting love? What lengths will they take to ensure happiness for two?

PICK UP THE RIDING CROP at ALL ROMANCE  Free read!! Also should read it before A Riding Crop for Two!

Cheers~