Flashback: Guarding Hannah (Contest)
3 days ago
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Wonderful news! Maybe...
July is fast approaching along with the annual Romance Writers of America Conference. This will be my second RWA national conference. Last year, I wandered around as a bright eyed newbie without a contract to my name. This year, I'll be going as a multi-published author with six sales under my belt. Woo hoo!
One of the hightlights of the conference is the Literacy Signing. Publishers donate books, authors are there with pens ready to autograph and the general public shows up to buy. All the proceeds go to ProLiteracy Worldwide. Last year, I was a cashier for the function. Since my only books so far are ebooks and not print, I figured I'd volunteer in the same capacity this year.
Well, then again...maybe not.
The Publisher at Ellora's Cave asked for a list of her authors who were attending RWA National this year. I sent my little email saying I was one of them. The next thing I know, my name and my book, The Cost of Eternity, are on a list of books Ellora's Cave is sending to print in time for National! My book is going to print! When I saw my name on the list, I screamed! And I was at work. *cackle* Of course, there were a number of books on that list and Raelene said the production department looked a little wild eyed at her request. She said, fingers crossed, they'd manage to get them all done.
So, cross your fingers for Ellora's Cave's print production department. If they come through, I'll spend my second Literacy Signing actually signing! Anyone out there in the Dallas area on Wednesday, July 11th, between 5:30 and 7:30, stop by the Hyatt Regency and say hi!
One of the hightlights of the conference is the Literacy Signing. Publishers donate books, authors are there with pens ready to autograph and the general public shows up to buy. All the proceeds go to ProLiteracy Worldwide. Last year, I was a cashier for the function. Since my only books so far are ebooks and not print, I figured I'd volunteer in the same capacity this year.
Well, then again...maybe not.
The Publisher at Ellora's Cave asked for a list of her authors who were attending RWA National this year. I sent my little email saying I was one of them. The next thing I know, my name and my book, The Cost of Eternity, are on a list of books Ellora's Cave is sending to print in time for National! My book is going to print! When I saw my name on the list, I screamed! And I was at work. *cackle* Of course, there were a number of books on that list and Raelene said the production department looked a little wild eyed at her request. She said, fingers crossed, they'd manage to get them all done.
So, cross your fingers for Ellora's Cave's print production department. If they come through, I'll spend my second Literacy Signing actually signing! Anyone out there in the Dallas area on Wednesday, July 11th, between 5:30 and 7:30, stop by the Hyatt Regency and say hi!
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Another Great Review for The Cost of Eternity!
I've been thrilled at all the wonderful reviews and now there's another one!
5 Angels from Fallen Angels! Teresa at Fallen Angels said:
"Ms. Kersten has once again created a story that is compelling for the reader. The Cost of Eternity is a mixture of erotic scenes with suspense and drama that ensnares the reader until the final word. Watching the birth and growth of the relationship between Lorcan and Kevin is very poignant. Lorcan and Kevin are the missing pieces in each others lives that before now were never completely filled. Lorcan has had relationships in the past, but Kevin’s openness and giving attitude gives him a love he has never found in all the centuries of his life. Kevin never knew what he needed until he met the man of his dreams. Thanks goes to Ms. Kersten for such a wonderful book."
Check out all of the wonderful reviews for The Cost of Eternity on my website at www.shaylakersten.com/tcoereviews.htm.
5 Angels from Fallen Angels! Teresa at Fallen Angels said:
"Ms. Kersten has once again created a story that is compelling for the reader. The Cost of Eternity is a mixture of erotic scenes with suspense and drama that ensnares the reader until the final word. Watching the birth and growth of the relationship between Lorcan and Kevin is very poignant. Lorcan and Kevin are the missing pieces in each others lives that before now were never completely filled. Lorcan has had relationships in the past, but Kevin’s openness and giving attitude gives him a love he has never found in all the centuries of his life. Kevin never knew what he needed until he met the man of his dreams. Thanks goes to Ms. Kersten for such a wonderful book."
Check out all of the wonderful reviews for The Cost of Eternity on my website at www.shaylakersten.com/tcoereviews.htm.
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Join Myla Jackson & Shayla Kersten April 29th 8-4pm CST
Myla Jackson & Shayla Kersten
List Mom Day at Ellora's Cave Chat!
Sunday April 29th 8-4pm CST
Join Myla Jackson and Shayla Kersten on the Ellora's Cave Chat group for an exciting List Mom day. We'll have excerpts, scavenger hunts and prizes!!! Come spend your Sunday with us and get great sneak peeks into current and upcoming books by Myla, Shayla and other great Ellora's Cave authors. See you there!
To join: ellorascavechat-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
List Mom Day at Ellora's Cave Chat!
Sunday April 29th 8-4pm CST
Join Myla Jackson and Shayla Kersten on the Ellora's Cave Chat group for an exciting List Mom day. We'll have excerpts, scavenger hunts and prizes!!! Come spend your Sunday with us and get great sneak peeks into current and upcoming books by Myla, Shayla and other great Ellora's Cave authors. See you there!
To join: ellorascavechat-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Not Again!
Well, now I know why I was feeling yucky on Thursday... By Thursday night, I had a sore throat and couldn't stop coughing. Went to work Friday and lasted two hours. Came home and played unconcious for the weekend. Went to the doctor yesterday. I have pneumonia... ARGH! I've now missed nearly three days of work, countless time for writing and I still feel like crap.
At least I have drugs now... This year has sucked in the health department.
I hope everyone is having a better week than I am!
Germy hugs,
Shayla
At least I have drugs now... This year has sucked in the health department.
I hope everyone is having a better week than I am!
Germy hugs,
Shayla
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Something finished!
Not much but the edits on the short story for The Wild Rose Press are done and accepted! Woo hoo! And I actually got 600 words written last night. I'm feeling really groggy this morning. Having trouble waking up. I hate that feeling. It's like I took a sleeping pill too late but I didn't.
I stopped by Walmart last night and finally broke down and bought a new DVD player. My last one tried to keep a DVD. It ended up in about a dozen pieces but I got my DVD back!! The new one has a record option, not that I do much recording. And Brian and Justin from QAF look wonderful on a screen larger than my computer!
Later,
Shayla
I stopped by Walmart last night and finally broke down and bought a new DVD player. My last one tried to keep a DVD. It ended up in about a dozen pieces but I got my DVD back!! The new one has a record option, not that I do much recording. And Brian and Justin from QAF look wonderful on a screen larger than my computer!
Later,
Shayla
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
A chance to win an ebook!
I'm blogging at Silver Expressions on Wednesday, April 18th! Stop by and comment for a chance to win your choice of a Liquid Silver ebook!Hope to see you there!
Hugs,
Shayla
Hugs,
Shayla
Fantastic Review for The Cost of Eternity!
Danny at Love Romances and More said: "Ms. Kersten is really a Master of emotional stories that are completely spellbinding and which keep her readers glued to the pages. The readers can’t help but to fall in love with her heroes. Ms. Kersten books are really addictive and this reviewer can hardly wait to read more of her books.
If you love hot M/M Vampire tales you don’t want to miss this keeper! It’s one of the best that this reviewer has read in awhile. Ms. Kersten is an author you definitely want to keep an eye on!"
Check out all of the wonderful reviews for The Cost of Eternity on my website at www.shaylakersten.com/tcoereviews.htm.
If you love hot M/M Vampire tales you don’t want to miss this keeper! It’s one of the best that this reviewer has read in awhile. Ms. Kersten is an author you definitely want to keep an eye on!"
Check out all of the wonderful reviews for The Cost of Eternity on my website at www.shaylakersten.com/tcoereviews.htm.
Monday, April 16, 2007
The Rememdiu has a release date!
My editor emailed me today! The Rememdiu will release on July 27th! Woo hoo! The good news just keeps on coming! The Rememdiu is the sequel to The Cost of Eternity.
I finished my edits for Double Deutsch, the Wild Rose Press antho story. I'll wait to read through them again tomorrow before I send them back. Too tired to read through again tonight!
Hugs to all and to all a good night!
Shayla
I finished my edits for Double Deutsch, the Wild Rose Press antho story. I'll wait to read through them again tomorrow before I send them back. Too tired to read through again tonight!
Hugs to all and to all a good night!
Shayla
New Sale!!
I received my contract on the short story for the Wild Rose Press anthology, Destination Pleasure! Woo hoo! I always like receiving contracts. It makes the sale feel real! *cackle*
This one is a departure from my usual stories! The men only play with the woman and not each other! LOL
Hugs,
Shayla
This one is a departure from my usual stories! The men only play with the woman and not each other! LOL
Other authors included in the anthology are Delilah Devlin, Myla Jackson, Kimberly Kaye Terry, Eve Savage, Betty Hanawa, Brenna Zinn, Desiree Holt, Layla Chase, Megan Kerans and Allie Standifer. With names like this, you know the stories are going to be hot!
I hope to have a cover to post soon!
I also received my edits. *pouts* Fortunately, there aren't many!
Now I guess I should get to the work part. My editor wants them back in 10 days. Don't see that as a problem since she seems to have taken it easy on me.
Later!I hope to have a cover to post soon!
I also received my edits. *pouts* Fortunately, there aren't many!
Now I guess I should get to the work part. My editor wants them back in 10 days. Don't see that as a problem since she seems to have taken it easy on me.
Hugs,
Shayla
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