I have 2 chapters left. That’s it. Two. 19 and 20. Of course I still have to do clean up from 14 to 20 but big edits will be over probablly tomorrow. How freaky Is that. I’m totally wigged out about it. I’m aging myself aren’t I? Well I don’t care. Anyway my author sheet has been sent off too. So a cover is underway. How exciting is that? I can’t wait to see it. Bound by Darkness if all goes well should be available September 27th.
Bound by Darkness
Yes we finally have a title for Lila’s story. Bound by Darkness is the title for the book about wild vampires an bondage and domination. We are currently three quarters of the way through the book. That’s Chapter 15 for anyone who’s not keeping track. I’m so excited that we are working as fast as we are and the surprises in this book are even catching my editor off guard. Three cheers for me and my twists.
I have joined a new critique group. The Sapphire Blue Bombshells are a group of authors from Sapphire Blue Publishing who have banded together to start our own group. I am already reaping the benefits. I have The Taming Moon up and the ladies are working on it and making great suggetions that are very helpful. I should be able to start working on it again sometime next week. Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
New Submission
I submitted Midnight’s Edge to my publisher yesterday. How exciting the next installment in the Midnight series off to be tested. I can’t wait to hear back! I will keep you all posted.
Chapter 12 and 13 of the as of yet untitled vampire bondage and domination book are complete and deemed awesome by my lovely editor. She rocks, have I mentioned that lately? I am done cleaning up 6-9. So we have third edits to do on 10 and seconds on 12 & 13. We are just plowing right along and I’m loving it. It’s not only keeping me busy but focused.
And the reason I say that is because I started millionth edits on The Taming Moon today. This is the sequel to The Mating Moon. Already I’m seeing where I need to add stuff and do clean up. So Woo Hoo! I missed my goal of getting it to my publisher by August but am now looking at October/November.
Midnight’s Edge
Just a note on the Midnight series I finished writing the third short story today. 10k The title is Midnight’s Edge. I will start editing it tomorrow. I’m so excited! I wanted to get it finished so I can get out to SBP and see if we can edit it after my B&D one I’m working on now. This one follows Midnight and Danger as they search for the mysterious vampire mistress Jade.
To be titled
We I am stuck in a title problem! I have no title for my B&D vampire book! The SBP team and I are working on it but so far I got nada. I am happy to report we are halfway home! Actually a bit over half I am finished with round two on Chapter 11 (there are only 20 chapters) and round three edits we are up to chapter 9! How exciting! I must say working this book has been a blast! I also have a release date for it if all goes well but I’m keeping that close to the cuff for now. As soon as I get a title I’ll update you.
Don’t forget about Missy Jane’s big give away this month just sign up at the loop for details or read my last blog. Here’s the loop again. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SapphireBlueFans
As always Happy Reading!
SBP Fan Loop Contest
Hey awesome readers, we’ve got something special for you! For the month of August the SBP authors want to thank you for reading our books by giving away prizes. There will be two winners chosen at the end of the month for readers signed up on our fan loop.
To join go here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SapphireBlueFans
First Contest: There is a new database here on the fan loop asking for your basic info (name, email and favorite genre). Feel free to put your SN as your first name if you prefer anonymity. We just want to know what to call you. At the end of the month we will randomly draw a winner from that database.
Second Contest: It’s been kind of quiet on the loop. Talk to us! You never know who might be hanging out to answer questions, give opinions or just talk. The second contest winner will be randomly drawn from the posts. I’ll be checking everyday for new posts.
Also, check the calendar! This month there will be character interviews and other things going on. Have a favorite author you’d like to hear from? Let us know!
Good Luck!
Summer Days
Is it hot or what? I live in Phoenix and let me tell you yesterday it was 114. I swear it was hotter than that downtown because I was sitting in my office with the lights off otherwise it’s just too hot, sweating my butt off. I have these huge glass windows in the front of my lobby and man do they let in the heat. I drank huge glasses of ice tea all day and even ate the ice. I turned every vent on me when I got in the car and blasted my a/c. Thank goodness it doesn’t suck more gas the higher you turn it because I it ran full out all the way home. I was frozen but happy when I got home. Then last night I got in the pool. It was 91degrees in the pool! Oh but it was lovely. I swam a measley 10 laps in my small pool. I’m starting out small people. I’m so out of shape that’s all I could do. After I broke my foot I sat on the couch for like two months letting it heal. I’m done sitting.
So Chapter 1-5 are officially finished of Darkness Waits! That means we are 1/4 of the way done. Woo Hoo progress feel so good and I am 10 pages from finishing round 2 on chapters 6 & 7! Alas no editing today maybe tonight.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful summer!
Kathryne Kennedy’s The Fire Lord’s Lover Out Now!
THE FIRE LORD’S LOVER is in bookstores!
Official Release Announcement
THE FIRE LORD’S LOVER, the first book in Kathryne Kennedy’s new fantasy romance series, THE ELVEN LORDS, is now available wherever books are sold. This unique blend of historical, fantasy and romance has reviewers and readers taking notice:
“As darkly imaginative as Tolkien, as richly romantic as Heyer, Kennedy carves a new genre in romantic fiction.”~Erin Quinn, author of Haunting Warrior
A Tolkien-esque world combined with an eighteenth-century historical romance produces a satisfying tale with twists you’ll never expect. Excellent!”~NYT bestselling author Jennifer Ashley
“This enthralling story combines magic and realism as its excellent plot reaches out with great depth of emotion, heart-stopping action and characters easy to care about wrapped in a passionate love story. “~Romantic Times BOOKReviews
Kathryne Kennedy’s historical fantasy romances have garnered awards and a growing readership. This exciting new series, set against the lavish backdrops of Georgian England so beloved by romance readers, is deliciously dark and exciting.
Fighting for control of a kingdom that is split into seven domains, Elven warlords use their human slaves to breed an endless supply of soldiers for their armies. Dominic Raikes, the half-blood son of the Elven Lord himself is one such warrior. Betrothed to Lady Cassandra, who has been raised in a convent to keep her pure, he little suspects that she’s been secretly trained as an assassin to murder his father. Dominic and Cassandra soon discover that each one is not what they seem, but the price of trust may be their very lives, and the destruction of the magical realm each is desperately trying to save.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kathryne Kennedy is a multipublished, award-winning author of magical romances. She’s lived in Guam, Okinawa, and several states in the U.S., and currently lives in Arizona with her wonderful family-which includes two very tiny Chihuahuas. She welcomes readers to visit her website where she has ongoing contests at: www.KathryneKennedy.com.
Price $7.99 US
ISBN-10: 1402236522
ISBN-13: 978-1402236525
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
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Now available: MY UNFAIR LADY~A Library Journal Editor’s Pick!
*Starred* review from Publishers Weekly: “This romance goes against type in a wonderful way.”
Coming July 2010: Book One of THE ELVEN LORDS–THE FIRE LORD’S LOVER
A darkly delicious new fantasy world of sizzling romance amid the pageantry of Georgian England.
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Last Day
Today is the last day to enter my contest. Just leave a comment on my blog here and you will be entered to win. Winner will be choosen tomorrow morning July 1, 2010. I will contact you via email and post the winner’s name on here. One enter per person please. 18 and over only void where prohibited.
So on to Chapter 5 of Darkness Waits. Editing is so exciting I get to revisit and polish my story. This particular one I’ve been working on for 4 years. And people things are just starting to get kinky between the pages. I’m falling in love all over again with my characters and seeing my bad guy in a new light. I’m so happy and giddy to get to work on this book I can’t help but share that with you.
Enter my contest and experience the world of Ivy Landry, Weretiger.
Ivy knows that as a female Were-tiger, finding a mate is supposed to be her top priority. But life is busy conspiring to get in the way. Traumatized by a recent attack by a man from her past, her darkest secret is coming back to haunt her, and she fears he won’t stop until she’s dead. As if that weren’t enough, Ivy has other problems. She and her tiger side aren’t exactly friends and her brother is trying to set her up on a blind date for the full moon. How can she control her tiger during the full moon when she’s more concerned about being killed?
Or Upon Midnight
It’s All Hallow’s Eve and Midnight is desperate to feed. If only he could avoid killing, his new life as a vampire would be perfect. Not to mention he’s in a house surround by hot men in every size, shape and color imaginable. When his master intercepts him on his quest to sate his bloodlust, Midnight’s not sure what the older vampire intends to do with him, but the searing kiss they share promises to lead in some very erotic directions.
Or Dangerously Midnight
Midnight has been trapped in Master Julius’ estate for three months. Three months of loneliness. Desperate to escape Midnight can only think of one man. Danger. Just his name makes Midnight’s fangs tingle.
When Midnight and Danger finally collide a new world of possibilities will open up to Midnight and thrust him feet first into a relationship he doesn’t remember.
