Free Read - The Abduction

Click on the page on my blog "Free Read" to find out what happened to me as a little girl.

Not Meant to Be

Hello again blogging world!

I thought by now, the story I was writing would be completed, it would have been sent to my editor - and then with any luck, I'd be working hard on edits. Um...actually, it's so far from that - and I couldn't be happier. Let me tell you why.

This story called, "A Klaus to Kill" was originally started in response to a submission call from the Crimson/suspense line of The Wild Rose Press. It was to include someone at some point to dress up as a Christmas character. The tag line for the submission was; "someone's out to kill Christmas". What fun I thought, and started madly scribbling away with the idea that sprang to mind. This was back in late December.

Then I got sick; had a month off writing, and the deadline passed. I carried on regardless thinking I'd send it in anyway for a future Christmas campaign, but suddenly it seemed my words had no flavour, no bite. This marvellous story was disintegrating before my eyes and it didn't matter how hard I tried, it refused to change course from the pile of crap it was destined for. And then - I stumbled upon the reason why.

A new book was released by my publisher, with a terribly familiar plot-line, including the same nickname for the villain! Once I got over my shock at the similarities - I couldn't be happier. I feel relieved at abandoning it and so glad I can stop wading through the muck, or trying to make a silk purse out of a sows ear.

Now I know why things weren't going smoothly. I wasn't meant to write this book. In case you're wondering, the new release is called, "In the St. Nick of Time", and is written by a wonderful writer whose skill I admire tremendously - I can't wait to buy it. It'll be interesting to see how close our thoughts were in regards to the actual story and characters.

My current WIP is going full-steam ahead. I'm working towards another deadline of 1 September and can't believe how fast I'm writing it! Mind you - I'm having a ball with this one. Just goes to show - it pays to love what you do : )

Have you ever experienced this before? Did you push through it, or give up happily like me? I'd love to know.
Happy writing everyone!

My Wild Rose Reading List

Recently, I've been enjoying the fruits of my fellow The Wild Rose Press author's labour. I enjoy all genres and am willing to give anything new a try. There are so many wonderful reads out there that I thought I'd help you narrow down your TBR list (actually - ít'll probably only lengthen it!) with some of mine.

What I'm reading now:
Beyond a Highland Whisper by Maeve Grayson

What I've read and recommend:
French Kiss by Cherie Le Clare

Kiwi Kiss by Cherie Le Clare
Sweet Sacrifices by Gloria Marlowe
Out of the Darkness by Lilly Gayle
Together Again by Mimi Barbour
Wolf Island by Cher Gorman
Searching for Sophie by Rachel Brimble
Flawless by Jana Richards
The Silkie's Salvation by Laura Browning
Blood Diamond by Riley Quinn
Dazzled by Jennifer Schmidlin

On my TBR list:
Hearts in Darkness by Laura Kaye
Forever Freed by Laura Kaye
Jezebel's Wish by AJ Nuest
Yesterday's Dreams by Jean Adams

My Wishlist:
Keeps growing!
With all the wonderful authors published by The Wild Rose Press, and the fantastic reviews coming in for them all, my list shows no sign of being pruned. So bring them on I say!

What about you? What have you read by TWRP authors and what do you recommend I add next?