NaNoWriMo 2012

I've decided to give myself a bit of a challenge over the coming month.  I've signed up for NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month.  The challenge is to write 50,000 words in 30 days.  It's not going to be easy but as I tend to write quite fast it should be just about doable.

I've already have an idea for a story in the back of my head.  When I wrote Heaven Knows This Time I cast models and actors in the part of the characters and put them on a Pinterest board.  I soon discovered that I wasn't the only author who did this, and even readers cast their crushes as the leading character in their favourite novels.  I mean, just about everyone I know has an opinion on who should play Christian Grey in the Fifty Shades movie ;)

That gave me an idea for a story.  Picture a 20 something single mum who writes erotic novels in her spare time.  She drools over photographs of hot young men on the internet for inspiration for her steamy romances and she has a crush on one particular tall, dark handsome creature.  He's the lead in her latest novel, she's built him up to be this strong, romantic, totally perfect man and he's gone beyond being just a character, she's completely obsessed with him.  After a girls night in with her best friend (and a couple of bottles of wine) she sends him a message on Twitter, telling him he's the hero of her novel.  The next day she's shocked when he replies!

I won't spoil the story, you'll have to wait until the end of November to read it.

If you want to learn more about NaNoWriMo visit the website - http://www.nanowrimo.org

It's official - it's a trilogy!

I'm having a little celebration.  I have just finished writing book three which means it's officially a trilogy!  Woo hoo!  I guess when I finally finish writing Lora's Secret Diary it will be a trilogy of four parts but who's counting?

The third book is as yet untitled.  I still haven't decided what to call it.  It's funny, I can write one hundred thousand words no problem, but I can't for the life of me write a title!

It continues the story of Angel and Miles, six months on from the end of Another Perfect Angel.  Unknown Pleasures have made the big time and have just returned from touring the USA but all is not well in Angel's world.  I won't go into details but the story is much darker than the other two, bad things happen, the characters have to deal with some very difficult situations and personal struggles.

It's not all doom and gloom though.  There is romance, humour, drama, a wedding and more than a few surprises!  The story introduces a few new characters and it's every bit as gripping as the previous two books.  I don't have any plans to continue writing about Angel, although I wrote an epilogue to book three that gives a snapshot of the future of her family.  I really enjoyed writing that so I may revisit them in the future.

I find it difficult to believe I've written three full length novels in less than twelve months, but I have, thanks in no small part to the support of my family and friends.  Writing has become my little obsession and I hope to continue.  I already have an idea for a story, I'm not sure if it will be a novel or a short story, I'll have to start writing and see what happens.  In the meantime I've got book three to edit and proof read and hopefully publish some time in 2013.  No rest for the wicked ; )

Another Perfect Angel - Out Now!

Hi!

It's been a lot of hard work, there have been tears, laughter (mostly at my stupid typos) but finally it's finished!

I'm pleased to announce that Another Perfect Angel is now available to purchase from Amazon and Smashwords.  It's the sequel to my debut novel, Heaven Knows This Time, and it continues the story of Angel and Miles as they embark on their relationship together.

Nothing ever seems to go to plan in Angel's life.  She discovers that Miles has been hiding a secret from his past and she struggles with the physical and emotional challenges when she discovers she is unexpectedly pregnant with his child.

It's another emotional roller coaster of a book, with an ex trying to stir things up for them and a stranger who is trying to steal Angel's inheritance.  Is their love strong enough to carry them through?

I hope you enjoy the book and I'd really love to know what you think.  Post a message here or better still write a review.  Your comments are very much appreciated.

Cheers!

Clair

A busy week!

Hi!

This week has been pretty busy.  We celebrated my daughter's 8th birthday with a visit to Yorkshire Wildlife Park.  The highlight was seeing a tiger from about 2 yards away.  It was totally amazing!

In other news I've just finished proof reading Another Perfect Angel.  Hopefully I'll make my self imposed deadline of publishing in August but in the mean time I've posted the second chapter as a taster on the Another Perfect Angel blog.

Another Perfect Angel - Chapter Two

Lora's Secret Diary

Hi!

I've been working on a little side project recently - Lora's Secret Diary.  I love Lora's character and wanted to do more with her so I thought why not let her tell her own story in the form of a diary.  It starts with Lora aged 17, before she met Spyder, and it introduces Simon as he was before he met Angel.

I had a lot of fun writing and I'm not finished yet.  The plan is to serialise the diary on a blog and then publish it as an eBook.

I've put the first 3 entries up on the blog and there will me more posted soon so be sure to follow it to keep update with Lora's antics!

Lora's Secret Diary

Something FREE for the Weekend?

Hi!

How is the weather where you are?  I think the summer has passed us by, we've got rain, rain and more rain!  All I want to do is curl up with a good book, a nice cup of tea and a big plate of chocolate biscuits.

So, for this weekend only I have decided to offer 'Heaven Knows This Time' for free!  Yes, you can download a full copy of the book and not have to pay a penny for it.


To get your free copy of the book go to:

Smashwords - Heaven Knows This Time

and use the coupon

JY27R

The book is available in various formats.  You don't need a Kindle to read it, you can download free software so you can read it on your PC, laptop, tablet PC or your smart phone.  

The coupon expires 23/7/2012 so hurry!

I hope you enjoy it!  If you do tell your friends, or even better write a review!  I'd love to know what you think.  Thanks!

Clair

Another Perfect Angel - Synopsis

Hi!

I'm so busy at the moment editting and proof reading Another Perfect Angel, the sequel to Heaven Knows This Time.  I've just written a brief synopsis and posted it on the microsite blog.

Another Perfect Angel - Synopsis

It's going very well, I've designed the cover and hopefully it will be ready for release in August :)

Clair