Red Rose ePublishing Accepting Submissions

Red Rose Publishing, a relatively new ebook publisher of mainstream and erotic romance, are seeking submissions in all sub-genres of romance and erotica. Authors will receive 40% for sales of 300 books, 301 to 500 is paid at 45%, and over 500 books sold is 50% royality paid. Red Rose Publishing is a full service, royalty paying publisher. They're actively seeking MC/IR, Romance, Action/Adventure, Chick lit, Contemporary, Fantasy, Futuristic/SciFi, Historical, Romantic Suspense, Paranormal, Shifters, Time Travel, Vampire, Westerns, B D S M & Fetish, Holiday, Interracial, Menage, Romantic Comedy and Rubenesque that are erotic and mainstream romances. Please follow the guidelines when submitting (per the Red Rose Publishing website): Include your name, email address, snail mail address, and phone number in the body of your email along with a brief synopsis about yourself, experience, current work(s), and literary honors (if applicable). Your manuscript should be 12pt font, double-spaced and saved as well as sent as an attachment in email. Place your story title, name, category, theme, rating, email and phone number in the upper left corner of the first page of your well edited manuscript. NO PAGE BREAKS, Headers or footer in the document. Include a brief 1-2 page synopsis describing setting and main characters. Clearly define your plot, including resolution in at least two paragraphs. Send your manuscript via email as an attached file to redrosepublishing@gmail.com As we are an e-publisher, all submissions must be electronic (via email). Print books will be discussed between the author and publisher. SPECIAL CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Desert Rose line - Sheikhs, princes with desert roses and impossible dreams! Or are they? The Sahara desert and surrounding countries are your playground, so authors, come out and play! Desert Rose is a line that will incorporate sensuality with the beauty that is the desert and its countries. Want to go over the line of sensuality into Erotica? Go for it, in fact we dare you! Write us a story about a sexy Sheikh, true it's been done before but we at Red Rose Publishing know how talented you are and that you can make the story with twists your very own! Spin us a tale about these dark lovers of the desert and their ladies, or vice versa, we at Red Rose encourage "out of the box". So, stun us. Leave us breathless and begging for more. In other words, use your Desert Rose and turn us on! Follow the above stated guidelines with your submission. Send your manuscript via email as an attached file to redrosepublishing@gmail.com with the subject line "SUBMISSION: DESERT ROSE". Red Rose Publishing Homepage Red Rose Publishing Submissions Page

I've Been Tagged!

Apparently I've been tagged by my friend Maria Zanninni (thanks Maria!) :) I've seen this done on other blogs, but this is the first time I've been hit, er, ah, tagged. LOL I'm to post six random things you didn't know about me. Okay, here goes...

• 1. I still love to play with Barbies - I don't actually play with them, but when my niece or granddaughter drag them out, I always have to pick them up, check out their outfits, see what kind of accessories, etc they have. When I was a kid, I had the biggest and best Barbie stuff on the block. I've never lost my love for them.
• 2. I hate the taste of beer - even though if/when I do drink alcohol, that's the only thing I'll drink! Guess I just kind of got used to it back in my "partying" days. LOL
• 3. I'm half Italian and half Irish - my maternal grandparents came here from Italy in 1906 and settled in Detroit.
• 4. I like to eat spaghetti for breakfast - I've always loved spaghetti, and when/if I have leftovers, I'll warm a bowl up and have it for breakfast - garlic toast and all!
• 5. I'm addicted to Warm Vanilla Sugar body lotion from Bath and Body Works - I wear it every day, and I replenish it many, many times throughout the day. It's an absolutely wonderful, addicting fragrance!
• 6. My first love was Elvis Presley! LOL - when I was a kid, pictures of Elvis plastered my bedroom wall. And I had an Elvis Club. You had to kiss Elvis' picture to be a member!

Gosh, that was harder than I thought! Okay, now I have to "tag" six people/blogs. Who are the lucky six...? JK Konrath at A Newbies Guide to Publishing, Nell Dixon - Romance Writer, Kaya at An*no*ta*tion, Anne Carrole...for love of romance, Cheryl St. John and the girls over at novelsisterhood! Rules

• Link to the person that tagged you
• Post the rules on your blog
• Share six non-important things/habits/quirks about yourself
• Tag six random people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs
• Let each random person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their website

Happy Tagging!

Red Sage Writing Contest

Red Sage Publishing is holding their first writing contest.There will be two prizes awarded for the best stories. First prize will be publication in the Secrets anthology! Second prize will be publication as an e-book! Here are the basic rules: 1. All entries must be original, unpublished erotic romance novellas of 25,000 to 35,000 words in English featuring an alpha male hero. 2. To enter, send a completed manuscript as an rtf file to Submissions@eredsage.com with “Alpha Male Contest” in the subject line. Only rtf formats will be accepted. All other formats will be automatically disqualified and deleted unopened. Include your full name, contact information, and credentials (if any) in your cover e-mail. 3. Entries must be received by March 31, 2008, at midnight eastern time. You may enter as many times as you wish. By entering, you are certifying that your entry is your original unplagiarized work, that you own all rights in this work, that this work has never been published, and that you are willing and able to publish it with Red Sage. Any entry not meeting these requirements will be automatically disqualified. 4. In the event that none of the contest entries are deemed publishable, no winners will be declared. All entries will be reviewed by Red Sage editorial staff. All decisions are final. Non-winning manuscripts will be deleted at the conclusion of the contest. 5. For further tips on what Red Sage looks for in a manuscript, check our submissions guidelines at http://www.eredsage.com/Writers_Guidelines-sp8.html and our blog at http://redsagerevealed.blogspot.com/ 6. There is no fee for entering. Winners will receive a standard Red Sage publishing contract offer with standard Red Sage advance, royalties, and other terms. 7. This contest is void where prohibited by law. Good Luck! Red Sage Publishing Contest Rules

Free Writing Class - Pearls of Writing

Description Sign up for the Pearls of Writing - Free Writing Class. The first class for 2008 will start on January 14th. Please feel free to sign up for the waiting list for a future free writing class (beginning January 2006). We'd love to have you. Go here to sign up: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freewritingwaitinglist/ SUMMARY An online introductory writing class for all levels of writers -- from beginning to advanced. The class includes individual and group chats, and individual and group exercises. Students are given the chance to critique the writing exercises posted to the group. Julie Jennings and P. June Diehl will be the instructors for this six week class. PURPOSE

• To motivate the student to become more focused and involved in her writing growth.
• To give the student a chance to get to know the instructors.
• To create a community of writers who support each other in a caring and honest fashion.

AGENDA

• Week 1 --Students submit up to 1500 words (nonfiction, fiction, poetry, in any combination) and a bio. Instructors critique students writing and review strengths and weaknesses. Each student decides on what one area to focus during the class.
• Week 2 -- Students learn tips for critiquing and are urged to critique each other's writing exercises which are posted to the group. Individual writing exercises are assigned or the student can choose to continue posting writing to be critiqued each week. A group exercise will be posted and all will be encouraged to participate.
• Weeks 3 thru 5 -- More individualized exercises are assigned. Each student will have the opportunity to critique the group exercises posted.
• Week 6 -- A final writing exercise is assigned to each student and critiqued by fellow students and the instructors.

Free Query Letter Critique

In an effort to assist beginning/aspiring authors, Vintage Romance Publishing will be offering a free detailed critique of a one page query letter once every six months. The queries should be submitted during the following time periods only, and any query submitted within these guidelines will be reviewed: March 1st-March 31st September 1-September 30th Please note in the subject line: Sample Query for Critique. The queryletters will only be reviewed during the above-referenced dates. Please allow up to two weeks after the end of the month for completion of all critiques. Dawn Carrington Editor-in-Chief Vintage Romance Publishing www.vrpublishing.com

Newsflash! From the Wet Noodle Posse

I learned about The Wet Noodle Posse while reading a post on Thoughts from Tori . I don't know how in the world I ever missed this blog (and website). It's chock full of tips and suggestions and contests and offers! Just look at this critique giveaway - wow! * * * The Wet Noodle Posse had such a great time with our month of Golden Heart prep that we're giving away writing tips...one month at a time. In addition to book and critique giveaways, join Q&A sessions and read guest blogs from bestselling writers like Sherrilyn Kenyon and Gena Showalter. Check out our line-up of topics!

• January-Getting Started (goals, choosing story idea, focus, etc.)
• February-Character Development (names, physical descriptions, backstory, etc.)
• March-Plotting
• April - Conflict
• May-Research
• June-Business side of Writing (market, marketing, promotion, etiquette)
• July-Prepping for Conference (both for national and smaller conferences)
• August-Inspiration (for stories and for keeping yourself going)
• September-Writer Health (physical and mental)
• October-GH Preparation
• November-Writing Challenges (NaNo, BIAW, turning off the internal editor, etc.)
• December-Editing/Revisions Get great information in a fun community!

Visit http://wetnoodleposse.blogspot.com/ *posted with permission

Male Body Language

We all know very well the body language of a women who's interested in a man. The hair toss, crossing her legs, a dangling a shoe, a sideways glance. But what about men? What kind of body language indicates a man is interested in a woman? A guide to male body language Body language will always give you away. Learn how to spot the tell-tale signs of a man who's interested in you and you'll never be left guessing again! The Approach If a man is interested, as he approaches you he will pull in his tummy, puff up his chest and stand taller. Then the preening begins! Preening This will take the form of: Reaching for his throat and straightening his tie Smoothing his collar Brushing imaginary dust from his shoulder Rearranging his shirt, cufflinks or other clothing Smoothing his hair Key signs he's interested Hooking his thumbs in his belt.This highlights the genital region and says "I'm virile" (When used with other men this means they are staking their territory and showing that they're not afraid). Body positioning Body positioning is key - if he's interested he'll turn his body towards you. If you're standing or sitting in a group look at his feet. If one or both of them are pointing in your direction, it's a good sign. Holding your gaze Holding your gaze for even just a split second longer than necessary, combined with dilated pupils, means you're DEFINITELY in there. Women are excellent at using the intimate gaze - men are not and often don't even pick up on it when they're on the receiving end of one. A man's intimate gaze is generally very obvious. The intimate gaze Look out for the eyes following the "triangular formation" - eye to eye - then down to the mouth and chin - down to the rest of the body- and back up to the eyes again in a triangular formation. Hands on hips Hands on hips is done to make him appear bigger and to show readiness for involvement! If you're picking up positive signals you're now ready to progress to making the first move Hmmmm. Verrry Interesting... For more information on the male/female body language, visit the links below. Happy Hunting! How To Tell If A Woman Fancies You Body Language homepage

Editors and Copy Editors Wanted At Sanhaim

Looking for work? Samhain Publishing is looking for content editors and final line editors.

At this time we are searching for motivated individuals interested in working part time (one to two releases a month) as an editor in all genres of romance and erotica. Preference for both positions is given to non-authors or to writers not actively seeking publication/pursuing a career in writing. Anyone accepting a position editing with us will not be eligible for future publication/submission to Samhain as an author.

Duties include but are not limited to reading and responding to submissions, contracting books, editing and finalizing manuscripts, communicating with authors, final line editors, other content editors and Samhain executives about various things such as cover art, excerpts, blurbs, promotion and more.

We are especially interested in finding editors who, once they’ve learned and been with the company for a period of time, would be interested in traveling and attending conferences/giving workshops and talks to RWA groups throughout the year as a representative of Samhain.

Compensation involves both monthly flat fees as well as royalty based pay on ebooks and print books. Residuals are paid on all of an editor’s backlist and pay is monthly.

Interested applicants for the content editor position should email Angela James at Content Editor Employment

For the final line editor (copy editor) position: Copy Editor Employment

Hiring for content editors will be done as I find qualified applicants. I will close hiring once I feel I’ve found a sufficient number of editors. Hiring for final line editors is ongoing.

*Samhain Publishing, Ltd. *Samhain Submissions and Employment

New Forum - Historical Fiction Books

I heard through the grapevine that there's a new forum in town. The forum is Historical Fiction Books and it's for historical writer's and for anyone who loves historical fiction.

So, being that I am a HISTORICAL Western Romance Writer, I hopped on over and signed up. When I joined a couple of weeks ago, there was only a handful of members. Now it's about tripled (or Quadrupled). :)

• This network is for authors, publishers and readers of historical fiction books only. The books can be any genre of historical fiction - mystery, romance, paranormal, fantasy, time-travel, mainstream, western, etc.

Aussie Romance Author Anne Whitefield is the forum mom. She put the site together, and sent out invitations to various writer's lists and egroup's announcing the sites opening a few weeks ago (which is how I learned about it).

Historical Fiction Books is similar to most other social forums. You set up a profile, you get a private email box, a blog, join groups, add friends, add photos, post comments, etc., etc., etc. So, if you're interested, check it out. Oh, another little member perk is the cute little badge. Grab your code (which they provide with a photo of you, and a link to your page) right from your page and post it to your blog or website, or wherever.

Chose this badge... View my page on Historical Fiction Books Or This One...

Visit Historical Fiction Books

You can also upload photos of your book covers, personal photos or whatever your little heart desires, and create a slide show. And guess what? There's a code for that, too! Yes indeed. If you want to see mine, just look to the side bar of this page and scroll down.

To visit Historical Fiction Books and/or join, just click on one of my badges. Oh, did I mention that it's FREE?

Happy Networking!

New Magazine Accepting Short Story Submissions

Grassroots Publishing Co, Inc. has been a magazine publisher for over twenty- five years. They are in the process of putting together a new publication, Love Story Magazine. Its launch is planned for the end of 2008. At this time, they are accepting submissions from writers who specialize in short romance stories (2000-5000 words) for publication. If a manuscript is accepted the writer will be compensated for the work. For details please visit our website. http://grassrootsmag.com/wrgu.html You can sign up for Cindi's Newsletter from her website or by sending a blank email to: mailto:mcynthiasterling-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Visit Cindi at MySpace. *Reprinted with permission from Cindi Myers Market News for the week of December 30, 2007

Guess What?

I'm almost embarrassed to post this, but, here goes... In my inbox this morning was a notification from Kathy, of Kathy's Review Corner, saying my name was picked from her Contest and Announcement Yahoogroup Newsletter, and that I'd won an ARC (Advanced Reading Copy) of Linnea Sinclair's Games of Command. I'm floored. I cannot believe I have, once again, won something! This is crazy. I've won more things since April, than I've won my whole entire life! I said it before, and I'll say it again,. I am not a contest junkie - I swear! I read a LOT of blogs, and I sometimes enter my name when I run across a contest or drawing. That's it. Half the time when I receive a winner's notification, I don't know how, from where or what I won! Which was the case this morning. I actually emailed Kathy and asked her that very question -how I'd won Games of Command. She pointed me to her website, and then it all came back to me. I remembered visiting and signing up for her Announcements and Contests Newsletter. And I'm glad I did! Visit Kathy's Review Corner and read her review of Games of Command, and sign up for her newsletter while you're there. Links are below. Happy New Year! Linnea Sinclair Website Linnea Sinclair at MySpace Kathy's Review Corner Kathy's Review of Games of Command

Happy New Year

Have a safe and Happy New Year!

When Do You Become A Writer?

I knew I was supposed to be a writer; I had made that declaration in the closet of my soul.

~Padgett Powell

When do you become a writer?

When you first write?

When your writing is first praised?

When your writing is first published?

No self-definition can come from outside. You don't "become a writer" because others say that you have written well.

You become a writer when you tell yourself this is what you are.

If you have fundamental self-honesty, you will then write. You will carry out the activity you have linked with your deepest identity.

Your membership card as a writer is issued in the closet of your soul.

Today, I'll see what I think in the closet of my soul. I will make my declaration there.

Page 121, Walking on Alligators - A Book of Meditations for Writers

by Susan Shaughnessy

Helpful Tips for Your 2008 Goals & Resolutions

-Into Feng Shui? If so, go over to Magical Musings and read guest blogger Belle Andre's New Year's Feng Shui Tips for Writers. -Do you want to live every day of the new year with a vivid sense of meaning and purpose? If so, visit The Best Year of Your Life website. New York Time's Best Selling Author and Life Coach Debbie Ford offers a free newsletter and site membership. Listen to life-changing meditations, or self-esteem boosting affirmations. Download her free how you can create the best year of your life article and worksheets. -Get a jump start on keeping your New Year's resolutions with Joe's Goals free daily goal tracker. Joe's Goals makes it simple to create, track, and share your personal goals. Grab the code and post your badge to your website or blog. If you forget to post your progress, have a reminder sent to your inbox. But, if you'd rather have a logbook, try Joe's Logbook.

Joe's Logbook is a simple tracking tool that lets you organize your life using the power of your words. Track your activities by adding daily notes explaining your experiences, victories, and failures. Use the simple, single-page interface to setup and track the specifics of any area of your life. Use it to record your thoughts, track your spending, watch your health, and track your dreams and inspirations. Add as many Logbooks as you want and update them all from a single interface.

What more can you ask for? -If you're a LiveJournal member, make a cute little New Year's Resolution badge and post to your blog or website. It's similar to Joe's Goals (see below), only it doesn't keep track of your progress, it only lists your goals and/or resolutions. Visit Robin D. Owen's blog to see a sample. -Fiction Factor features an article by Lee Masterson titled: Setting Goals for Your Writing Career -Surf on over to Holly Lisle's website and read her article, How to Get There From Here: The Magic of Goals, then complete the goal-writing exercise. -Are you a "slacker" when it comes to goal-setting? If so, then The Slacker's Guide To Goal Setting And Writing Success by Angela Booth is for you. Read about Jerry Seinfield's Productivity Secret here. -And finally, you'll need something to help you keep track of all your goals and resolutions. And the GoalPro 2008 is just what you need to do it. GoalPro features a personal success coach, a GoalPro scratchpad, a daily journal, reports and graphs, action-planning calendar and a success tree that provides an overview of your goal routine, graphically showing the hierarchy. This looks like a great program, however, it's a little pricey for my pocketbook. -If you'd rather have a free program, try Task Coach - Your Friendly Task Manager.