Agent Lori Perkins Looking for Erotica Authors

Here's some good news for those of you who write Erotica. Agent Lori Perkins, of Lori Perkins Agency in New York, is expanding. In addition to horror, sci-fi and fantasy, Lori will now be working with Erotica authors. She's added an new intern to her staff, who specializes in and will handle only Erotica. I snipped this from her blog, Agent in the Middle.

So, if you have a memoir and/or a novel, or you have a short story track record and wonder if you can be developed into the long form, send me an email titled "erotica intern" and I'll pass it on to her. Or if you know someone who should be writing their memoir and/or erotic novel.

So, if you write Erotica, you're in luck! Below is the link to her blog where you can read all about it. Agent in the Middle Happy Writing!

eHarlequin Looking for Submissions for New "Nocturne Bites"

Nocturne Bites Length: 10,000 - 15,000 words Editorial Director: Tara Gavin Associate Senior Editor: Ann Leslie Tuttle Assistant Editor: Sean MackiewiczSilhouette Nocturne is looking to acquire paranormal editorial with strong sexual, fantasy and danger elements for its new eBook program, Nocturne Bites. We're looking for fast-paced novellas that hook the reader early by establishing a paranormal world and its conflicts. We are looking for stories of vampires, shape-shifters, werewolves, psychic powers, etc. set in contemporary times. Many of the elements that make a successful Silhouette Nocturne remain true for Nocturne Bites. Stories should deliver a dark, highly sensual read that will entertain readers and take them from everyday life to an atmospheric, complex world filled with characters struggling with life and death issues. A strong alpha hero is of the utmost importantance. While action-packed and mission-oriented, the scope of these stories should be more contained, with more focus turned to character development. All stories should be capable of standing alone; all loose ends need to betied up, and the relationship between hero and heroine should resolve itself in a satisfying manner. For published authors, this line is a great way to build their miniseries at Harlequin and Silhouette. Unpublished authors are welcome as well. Only complete manuscripts submitted electronically will be considered from unpublished authors; no partials or queries, please. Submissions should be sent as a Word-compatible attachment. Submissions should also follow standard formatting guidelines legible font on numbered pages. Author name and title should appear as a header or footer on each page. Nocturne Bites E-mail address: nocturnebites@harlequin.ca eHarlequin Blog Harlequin Paranormal Romance Blog

Lots of Upcoming Contests at Bookends

Starting TODAY, Bookends will be judging a whole series of contests on their blog. Here's a bit of information about the contest I snipped from their blog post: We’re launching a new contest today, and this one is going to be something a little different. We’ll actually be judging a whole series of contests. We decided to try several genre-specific competitions of the first 100 words of the work. We’ll be limiting the types of books to the areas that we represent. In the next few months we’ll be holding contests in the following genres:

• Mystery (traditional and cozy)
• Paranormal Romance/Romance With Fantasy Elements
• Erotic Romance
• Women’s Fiction
• Romantic Suspense
• Contemporary Romance
• Thriller/Suspense
• Historical Romance

The rules are as follows:

• 1. We’ll only accept entries that are posted in the comments section of this blog article. No e-mailed entries will be considered.
• 2. Include your title and the first 100 words of your book. Now, we’re not saying to leave us hanging mid-sentence here. Stop wherever the previous sentence ends, but do not exceed 100 words.
• 3. The same work cannot be entered in more than one genre. If you think your book straddles more than one genre, you’ll have to pick one. We will, however, accept multiple works from the same author in different categories.
• 4. Once the material is entered, it’s your final entry. We won’t allow revised versions of the same work.
• 5. The deadline is tomorrow, February 15th, at 9:00 a.m. EST.

I don't know about you, but I'm getting my query letter, synopsis and first 100 words in order!

On another note, the Bookends Pitch Critique has ended. On Tuesdays Bookends post, Jessica finally said she'd had enough. And who can blame her? I know she had to have critiqued at least 200 or more pitches. However, I'm sorry to say, she didn't get to mine. When she decided to stop, my entry was 15 away from her last critique. Oh well, maybe I'll have better luck with the 100 word contest. I'm waiting for the Historical Romance category. I'm just glad they didn't start the contest off with my category, because this contest came as a huge surprise. Not even a hint that they would be doing this. :)

So, I'm off to get my submission ready. You never know, they just might decide to take submissions for the Historical Romance Category tomorrow. If so, I want to be ready. :)

Wish me luck!

Bookends, LLC Blog

Margie Lawson At Fog City Divas Blog Tomorrow

Psychologist and Writing Coach Margie Lawson will be blogging with the Fog City Divas tomorrow, Friday, February 15th. Margie will discuss "Self-Hypnosis: Teach Your Unconscious To Give You a Boost" and as always, she will be giving away one of her famous lecture packets to a lucky commenter. Since I posted about Margie blogging with Barbara Vey at Publishers Weekly a day or two ago, I won't get into how great Margie's lectures and lecture packets are (If you've never heard of Margie, and you'd like to read about her, look a couple of posts below this one). But I will advise that you don't miss any of her blog appearances (or workshops, courses, lectures, etc). Here's Margies blog scheduele for Feburary: FEB 11th -FEB 18th MURDER IN THE GROVE www.myspace.com/murderinthegrove SATURDAY,FEB. 16th Oklahoma Writers Federation www.WebWritingWonders.wordpress.com FRIDAY, FEB 22 WRITER...INTERRUPTED www.writerinterrupted.com Happy Writing! Fog City Divas Margie Lawson

Free Career Planning Workshop At Romance Divas

Jaci Burton is presenting a FREE Career Planning Workshop all this month at the Romance Divas forum. You need to be a registered member of the forum to participate and access the workshop archives, but registration is free. Other workshops in the archives include:

• Dazzle 'Em with Description
• Productivity and Motivation
• Writing Disabled Characters
• Polishing a Manuscript for Submission

In addition to the workshops, you'll find writing articles, book reviews, chat transcripts (with editors and agents), and more. Oh, and don't forget to subscribe to the Romance Divas Newsletter while you're there! Romance Divas Romance Divas Forum Jaci Burton Happy Writing!

Free Valentines Day Gift At eHarlequin.com!

Wanna Free ebook download? eHarlequin is giving away a special Valentines Day gift. Visit eHarlequin.com tomorrow, February 14th, and download a free copy of Valentine's Wedding Dress by bestselling author Sherryl Woods.

Happy Valentines Day!

eHarlequin.com www.ebooks.eharlequin.com

Margie Lawson Blogging With Barbara Vey At Publishers Weekly Today

Psychologist and author Margie Lawson is blogging about body language with Barbara Vey at Publishers Weekly today. Margie will be visiting my neck of the woods this summer (the Detroit area) and presenting a course and lecture at the RWA Detroit Chapter, and I can't wait. I've heard nothing but wonderful things about Margie's lectures and lecture packets. If you're interested, you can purchase one of her three lecture packets, Empowering Character Emotions, Defeating Self-Defeating Behaviors or Deep Editing from her website. So get on over to Barbara Vey's blog before it's too late! While you're there, make sure you take Margie's body language quiz - you'll be surprised what you'll learn. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention, she's giving away your choice of her famous lecture packets to one lucky winner, so make sure you leave a comment! Happy blogging!

Need a FREE Creartivity Coach?

Eric Maisel, best selling author of The Van Gogh Blues is offering free creativity coaching. If you're interested, info is below.

My next Introduction to Creativity Coaching Training begins next week. We have room for perhaps 20 or so additional free clients. If you would like to work with a creativity coach in training via email for four months for free, this is your chance. You can work on any issues you choose, from art marketplace issues to overcoming resistance to finding your creative voice. Some thousands of creative and performing artists, from novice to highly experienced, have used this free service over the past several years. If you were a free client previously, you can come aboard again. To be put in the free client pool, I need the following information from you: one paragraph on you and one paragraph on what you would like to work on with a creativity coach. Send that information to me at ericmaisel@hotmail.com, today if you can possibly can. Best, Eric ericmaisel@hotmail.com ericmaisel@sbcglobal.net

For information on Eric Maisel's books and services please visit http://www.ericmaisel.com For information on Ten Zen Seconds,the next step in mindfulness practice, please visit http://www.tenzenseconds.com

The Romance Studio Is Looking For A Few Good Reviewers

2008-02-09 - The Romance Studio, est. 2003, is looking for voracious readers who can write fair, honest, and professional book reviews for the romance genre. Reviewing at TRS is a volunteer position but accepted reviewers will find compensation in the wonderful electronic and print books they review for us. What else we offer: *TRS receives an average of 300-400 review submissions per month from a variety of publishers from NY to our favorite small press publishers - so there's always something to choose from.*We don't assign books - you can choose what YOU'D like to review and you have a generous timeline to complete reviews.*TRS staff edits reviews and notifies authors/publishers/submitting agents for you. We want you to focus ONLY on writing reviews.*Completed, approved reviews post within 5 business days.*You will never be asked to pay for postage costs at TRS in the mailing of print or disk review submissions.*Review for a peer site or publication? You can review with us too. (As long as it's okay with the other place.)*Opportunity to nominate books for the annual Cupid and Psyche Awards (CAPA). Requirements: *Must be at least 18 years of age. (Many of our review submissions are very mature in nature.)*Must be a fan of romance novels AND novels with romantic elements.*Must be able and willing to review EBOOKS as they make up the majority of our review submissions. These are electronic books that would be read on your computer, laptop, or handheld device. Those who wish to review print books only need not apply. You must be willing to review primarily ebooks and for those who are, there will also be the opportunity to review print selections submitted.*While we edit reviews, ideal reviewers should have good writing skills to include grammar, spelling, and punctuation.*Must be able to provide professional, fair, and unbiased opinions on works reviewed. People who delight in writing unfavorable reviews without basis and using insulting or derogatory language need not inquire. We value professionalism above all else.*Must have a positive attitude and team spirit. *Must be flexible in working with TRS on established review procedures. Want to review for one of the biggest romance sites in the business? Have questions? Please email to review@theromancestudio.com. Thank you!

Employment Opportunities At Champagne Books

Currently we have openings for one content editor and one line editor. Our content editors must have the ability to work on logic and plot inconsistencies, characterization, mechanics, grammar and spelling. Must possess the ability to provide constructive criticism. Line editors must possess attention to detail. Good grasp of grammar and mechanics is essential. If you work well under pressure, and want to be part of a growing company, please email admin@champagnebooks.com. Put 'editorial applicant' in your subject header and include all pertinent information. Champagne Books

Profreaders Needed At Total-e-Bound Publishing

Total-e-Bound Publishing is looking for proofreaders. If you are interested in working with our editors and reading as many books as you can handle, please contact us. Proofreaders are responsible for correcting grammatical and typographical errors in our books prior to publication. The ideal candidates will have the following skills and experience:

• Prior experience proofreading copy
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Exceptional grammatical knowledge
• Absolute commitment to quality

Proofreaders are paid in complimentary copies of the books they proofread. If you'd like to know more, please send an email to proof...@total-e-bound.com. Total-e-Bound Publishing Website __._,_.___

Wanna Hear What Agents (And A Few Editors) Have To Say?

February is Agent Month over at Magical Musings. Megan McKeever, Assistant Editor from Pocket Books, and Keyren Gerlach from Harlequin Books blogged a few weeks back. Click on their names to read their post. Here's the Magical Musings Agent schedule for February: 9 February: Kevan Lyon of the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency 14 Febraury: Tamar Rydzinski of the Laura Dail Literary Agency 16 Febraury: Jennifer Jackson of the Donald Maass Literary Agency 18 February: Pam Strickler of Pam Strickler Author Management 21 February: Jennifer Schober of Spencerhill Literary Agency 23 February: Laura Bradford of Bradford Literary Agency 27 Febraury: Holly Root of Waxman Literary Agency Very Impressive, MM! Over at Plot Monkeys, Waxman Literary Agent Holly Root tells you how to make your query stand out in the slush pile. Nathan Bransford, of Curtis Brown, LTD, announces the finalists for his First Page Contest. Jessica Faust of Bookends does Pitch Critique 23 on the Bookends blog (she still hasn't got to mine). :) Alicia and Theresa are talking about dialogue tags over at edittorrent. Reading Agent and Editor (and Author) blogs are a good way to learn and keep up on what's going on in the industry. Here are some of my favorites. The Knight Agency Bookends Lit Agent X Guide to Literary Agents The Rejecter Agent in the Middle Writer Beware! Dystel & Goderich Literary Management Et in arcaedia, ego Janet Reid, Literary Agent Lit Soup Lyons Literary Miss Snark (although Miss Snark no longer blogs, you can still look through the archives) Anyone have any others to add?

Lyrical Press Accepting Submissions & Best First Kiss Contest

Lyrical Press Grand Opening May 5, 2008 Lyrical Press, Inc. is now accepting submissions in all romance genres except Poetry and Young Adult. Although their main focus will be on books with a darker and more Gothic tone, all romance genres are welcome. All submissions must be sent via e-mail, as all of our work is done electronically. We are accepting submissions in all romance genres and heat levels, except for Poetry and Young Adult. We are also accepting previously published works if the author holds the exclusive rights. Should we accept your manuscript for publication, we will ask you to provide proof of rights and the book will go through the standard editing process. Our preferred word count is 30,000 or longer, but will publish shorter works with a word count of no less than 12,000. Your query should be sent in the body of your email, with a 2-5 page synopsis and completed manuscript as attachments. Send all submissions to: submissions@lyricalpress.com Warm Summer Myth - Summer Anthology We are now accepting submissions for our summer anthology, Warm Summer Myth. All submissions must be 20,000 - 30,000 words and have a summer setting with the theme being the Hero/Heroine as mythical creature - any mythical creature, so let your imagination fly. All submissions must state in the subject line of the email that it for the Warm Summer Myth Anthology. The deadline for submissions is March 1st 2008 Lyrical Idol - Season One Lyrical Press is hosting a Best First Kiss Contest! The winner will receive a contract with Lyrical Press, Inc! Visit the Lyrical Idol page site for official contest rules. Lyrical Press is offering both an electronic and printed monthly newsletter, Once Upon a Newsletter! Email your preference to publisher@lyricalpress.com. Please include your name along with your email or snail-mail address. Lyrical Press, Inc http://lyricalpress.com/index.html First Kiss Contest Rules http://lyricalpress.com/lyricalidol.html

Samhain Call For Submissions - Tickle My Fantasy Anthology

Samhain Publishing Tickle My Fantasy Anthology Demons, vamps, werewolves, ghosties, ghoulies and things that go bumpin the night. We love to love them, but can they make us laugh, too? I'm very pleased to announce an open call for submissions for a new anthology. I'm looking for contemporary paranormal romances with a strong humourous voice. I'm open to any paranormal creature, but it has to be funny, and it has to be romantic. The anthology will include novellas from 18,000 to 20,000 words in length and will be released individually as ebooks in February 2009 and packaged for a print release the following year. Submissions are open to all authors, published with Samhain or aspiring to be published with Samhain. All submissions must be new material, previously published submissions will not be considered. Additionally, manuscripts previously submitted, whether individually or for past anthologies, will not be considered either. Please beaware that manuscripts submitted to this anthology cannot be resubmitted at a later date unless by invitation from an editor. To submit, please include the full manuscript of 18,000 to 20,000words with a detailed 2 – 4 page synopsis and a cover letter that tells me a bit about you and your background. Submissions are open until May 31, 2008. The final decision will be made by June 16, 2008. Please send your submission to editor@samhainpublishing.com and include Tickle My Fantasy Anthology in the subject line. I'm happy to answer questions about this anthology either on the Samhain Author loop, the Samhain Café, on the Romance Divas forum, or by private email. *permission to forward granted Laurie M. Rauch, Editor Samhain Publishing, Ltd. "It's all about the story." www.samhainpublishi ng.com laurie@samhainpublishing.com