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Check it out, I talked about my first day at Citizen's Police Academy.
March 30, 2007
March 17, 2007
Houston, we are a go!
Okay, so it’s a corny blog title, but, hey, I’m excited! You see, the new Triskelion Publishing website is up and running. It has a new look, lots of fun stuff to look at and it’s easy to use. Searching for a specific author? Just type the author's name in the search box and you will get a listing of all their titles.
I’m very excited about the new look. For one, I have my own author page on the site. Isn’t that fun? Just click the ‘authors’ link, scroll down until you see my name, and it will take you to a fun little page that Triskelion put together for me.
Of course, I’m even more excited because the launch of the new site means my first book is AVAILABLE NOW!
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Sorry to yell, but I’ve been waiting to say that my entire life.
So mosey on over to the new Triskelion Publishing website and take a look. Oh, and while you’re there, make sure you check out my book, along with some of the great new releases this month. There’s something there for everyone.
I’m very excited about the new look. For one, I have my own author page on the site. Isn’t that fun? Just click the ‘authors’ link, scroll down until you see my name, and it will take you to a fun little page that Triskelion put together for me.
Of course, I’m even more excited because the launch of the new site means my first book is AVAILABLE NOW!
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Sorry to yell, but I’ve been waiting to say that my entire life.
So mosey on over to the new Triskelion Publishing website and take a look. Oh, and while you’re there, make sure you check out my book, along with some of the great new releases this month. There’s something there for everyone.
March 11, 2007
My addiction
I’m taking a breather right now from my WIP to blog. Why? Well, there are a couple of reasons, the first that I haven’t blogged in a long time. The second is that I’m a little tired of my WIP. Don’t get me wrong, I love my characters, I think I have a good story to tell, but unlike a certain friend of mine, I do not like having my back against the wall.
At least not when it comes to writing.
During the process of writing this book, I’ve found myself struggling. Struggling with family and friends needing my time, as well as with attempting to get the story on the page and out of my head. Some books are like this. Why? I’m not sure anyone really knows. But here I sit, my deadline breathing down my neck and I’m beginning to sweat.
Will I make it? Boy, I hope so. I could really use a break on this story. I need to finish it and get on with other things that I’ve let pile up while writing. There are the important things, like paying the bills and going grocery shopping, but I’m talking about the things I do strictly for me. The little things that keep me sane. Like reading.
You see, I usually can’t stand to read while I’m writing. At least not when I’m writing as many hours a day as I’m doing right now. Not only have I not found a way to squeeze more than 24 hours in a day, but I find reading when I’m deep into my own story too distracting.
I have to tell you, I get cranky when I’m not reading. I’m like a junkie in need of a fix. I swear I get physical symptoms of withdrawal. I long to hold a book in my hands, smell the ink on the pages and lose myself in the story. I can actually hear my ‘to be read’ pile calling out to me right now!
Sigh. I’m not the only one who does this, am I?
Well, it’s back to the WIP for me. It’s time to get this book done so I can get my ‘fix’. Have a great week, everyone, and don’t forget to join me for a chat tomorrow at Romance at Heart 8pm EST.
March 7, 2007
The new website is live...almost
I got my first glimpse of the new Triskelion Publishing website just now and WOW! Is it spectacular! Some people are saying they still aren't able to view it, and even for me it's not totally live, but folks if you have a chance to check it out, you should.
www.triskelionpublishing.com
I hope you can see it as it's very exciting. The link to buy books doesn't work just yet, but I'm very excited to see that my author page is up. Fun, fun, fun!
If it doesn't work for you, hang in there. Check back daily. I promise it's worth the wait.
~Sarah
March 2, 2007
Contest Announcement
Who doesn't love free prizes? I know I sure do. During the month of March, I am running a contest on Killer Passion a blog I share with seven other romantic suspense authors.
How do you enter, you ask? Just jump on over there, check out the question I posted, and place your best guess in the comments section. It's that easy!
The winner will be announce on April 2nd, 2007 and will receive a free copy of NOT WITHOUT RISK.
Check it out and good luck!
How do you enter, you ask? Just jump on over there, check out the question I posted, and place your best guess in the comments section. It's that easy!
The winner will be announce on April 2nd, 2007 and will receive a free copy of NOT WITHOUT RISK.
Check it out and good luck!
February 28, 2007
Important Information
With a March release date, I feel that it is important for me to let you know that the Triskelion Publishing website is being revamped. What does this mean for those of you interested in purchasing NOT WITHOUT RISK?
Between March 1st and March 5th, Triskelion Publishing's website will be unavailable as the site switches servers. Don't fret, the new site will be new and improved and back online before you know it.
Make sure you check it out after March 5th, and join in the month long party. www.triskelionpublishing.net
And while you're there, don't forget to purchase a copy of my very first romantic suspense release, NOT WITHOUT RISK.
~Sarah
Between March 1st and March 5th, Triskelion Publishing's website will be unavailable as the site switches servers. Don't fret, the new site will be new and improved and back online before you know it.
Make sure you check it out after March 5th, and join in the month long party. www.triskelionpublishing.net
And while you're there, don't forget to purchase a copy of my very first romantic suspense release, NOT WITHOUT RISK.
~Sarah
February 23, 2007
A Day at the Symphony
Warning: Yuck factor!
The other day I drove/chaperoned for my son’s class field trip to the symphony. Honestly, it wasn’t something I had time for, but I am a believer in the importance of the arts in education, so when I found out they needed drivers or the field trip would get called off, I volunteered.
First, I have to tell you that the symphony was very enjoyable. The music they chose was fun and recognizable to most of the kids. The highlight was when the symphony performed Scheherazade, Op. 35, 1st-4th movement, during which they projected drawings illustrating the story on the screen above the stage. These drawings were done by the kids before hand and mailed in. That was fun and exciting!
So picture me, sitting in the darkened symphony hall, in the row directly below the balcony and watching the drawings flicker past when all of a sudden a child above gets sick. Yup, you guessed it, I was thrown up on. For whatever reason, maybe just that this was a child and they panicked, a child in the balcony decided to get sick over the side of the balcony instead of on his own shoes. Lucky me, I was sitting directly below him. Yuck!
I keep telling myself there’s a story in it, but whenever I think about it, I can’t stop laughing long enough to brainstorm one. Maybe later.
First, I have to tell you that the symphony was very enjoyable. The music they chose was fun and recognizable to most of the kids. The highlight was when the symphony performed Scheherazade, Op. 35, 1st-4th movement, during which they projected drawings illustrating the story on the screen above the stage. These drawings were done by the kids before hand and mailed in. That was fun and exciting!
So picture me, sitting in the darkened symphony hall, in the row directly below the balcony and watching the drawings flicker past when all of a sudden a child above gets sick. Yup, you guessed it, I was thrown up on. For whatever reason, maybe just that this was a child and they panicked, a child in the balcony decided to get sick over the side of the balcony instead of on his own shoes. Lucky me, I was sitting directly below him. Yuck!
I keep telling myself there’s a story in it, but whenever I think about it, I can’t stop laughing long enough to brainstorm one. Maybe later.
February 19, 2007
My First Author Interview
Hey, my first ever author interview started today at http://www.sloanetaylor.com/blog/
The interview runs today through Friday, with a different portion of the interview being posted each day. Make sure you check it out. And remember to leave me a question in the comments section! I'll be checking in daily and answering all questions.
February 15, 2007
New Cover Art!
Wow, I just got my new print cover for the August 2007 mass market release of NOT WITHOUT RISK. I'm so excited! I can't wait to see this book in eFormat in March 2007, believe me. But I'm even more excited about the print release. I'm just one of those old school people who likes to hold the book in hand. Especially if it has my name on it!
Check it out and let me know what you think.
February 13, 2007
February 6, 2007
Contest!
Hey everyone, with the e-release of my first book,
NOT WITHOUT RISK,
less than a month away, I'm announcing a new contest.
I have multiple wonderful prizes to give away including a
free download of my book.
Also up to win is this beautiful dichroic glass set, by
glass artist Cristine Grimm, of SilverFire Studios.
How to win? Just sign up for my newsletter. Yup, it's that easy. By subscribing to my newsletter, you are automatically entered to win my contests.
The winners will be drawn April 1, 2007.
Sign up for my newsletter HERE
Thanks and good luck!
~Sarah
February 5, 2007
Whew! The edits are done.
It’s Monday morning, my family is still asleep because we’re buried under nearly two feet of snow in three days. The temperature is a whopping 2 degrees F with a wind chill of -30. The schools are closed, the churches are closed, heck, even the malls closed down the other day. And you know what? I don’t care, because I finished my edits!
Yup, sent them off yesterday, right before my cable internet failed because of the weather.
So what now, you ask? Unfortunately, well, okay fortunately, I have to get to work on the next book. I put it aside to work on edits, and now need to really get cruising on that story so I can get it turned in on time.
“Sorry, honey, I can’t shovel, I’m writing.”
Yeah, I like that. It’s got a nice ring to it.
Yup, sent them off yesterday, right before my cable internet failed because of the weather.
So what now, you ask? Unfortunately, well, okay fortunately, I have to get to work on the next book. I put it aside to work on edits, and now need to really get cruising on that story so I can get it turned in on time.
“Sorry, honey, I can’t shovel, I’m writing.”
Yeah, I like that. It’s got a nice ring to it.
January 29, 2007
Interesting...
**Oops, this was supposed to publish to Killer Passion today. Oh well, I'll post it there, too.**
As a writer I am constantly learning something new. Some days I learn about emotions or human traits, some days I learn a little more about craft. And then there are the days I learn about myself. I had one of those days, a few of them actually, just this past week. I received my edits for NOT WITHOUT RISK and discovered I have a favorite word. What do I mean by this? Simple, there is one word in the English language that I seem to be hung up on—one little word that I use over and over in my writing. It’s not a bad word, until it’s overused.
So I open the email from my editor and I think to myself, Hmmm, I swore I ditched my favorite word years ago. Not so, it seems, I just exchanged it for a new favorite word. This is not good.
Well, it’s good in the way that now I’ve been made aware of this trait and am correcting it. It’s good because as I slave over edits and the removal of this word in my manuscript, I watch NOT WITHOUT RISK become that much better a story for it. And it’s good because I have yet to turn in AFTER MIDNIGHT and so I can go through that manuscript and make corrections before it is turned in to my editor.
So, I’m off to work now, back to the edits. After all, there’s just a little over a month left before you can download NOT WITHOUT RISK. Pick it up from Triskelion Publishing, March 2007.
Sarah Grimm
hot sex and handguns
www.sarahgrimm.com
As a writer I am constantly learning something new. Some days I learn about emotions or human traits, some days I learn a little more about craft. And then there are the days I learn about myself. I had one of those days, a few of them actually, just this past week. I received my edits for NOT WITHOUT RISK and discovered I have a favorite word. What do I mean by this? Simple, there is one word in the English language that I seem to be hung up on—one little word that I use over and over in my writing. It’s not a bad word, until it’s overused.
So I open the email from my editor and I think to myself, Hmmm, I swore I ditched my favorite word years ago. Not so, it seems, I just exchanged it for a new favorite word. This is not good.
Well, it’s good in the way that now I’ve been made aware of this trait and am correcting it. It’s good because as I slave over edits and the removal of this word in my manuscript, I watch NOT WITHOUT RISK become that much better a story for it. And it’s good because I have yet to turn in AFTER MIDNIGHT and so I can go through that manuscript and make corrections before it is turned in to my editor.
So, I’m off to work now, back to the edits. After all, there’s just a little over a month left before you can download NOT WITHOUT RISK. Pick it up from Triskelion Publishing, March 2007.
Sarah Grimm
hot sex and handguns
www.sarahgrimm.com
January 21, 2007
Burning the midnight oil
I got the email Friday telling me that my edits for my first book, NOT WITHOUT RISK, are coming this week. Meanwhile, after being sick for a week and a half, I'm behind in my daily word count for AFTER MIDNIGHT and frantically trying to make my deadline. So I’m thinking you all won’t see much of me for a while.
Okay, I know, I’m not a big blogger as it is, but the next few weeks are going to be nasty for me. No more surfing the internet, no more chatting on my friend’s blogs, and no more cyber-flirting darn it. I need to buckle down and write, write, write.
So if you don’t hear from me for a while, you know what I’m up to. And if you happen to be driving past my house in the middle of the night and see my light on, bring me a Diet Coke and a Hostess Golden cupcake, will you? Just make sure you knock softly or you’ll wake up the three ankle-biters.
Talk to you soon.
Sarah
Okay, I know, I’m not a big blogger as it is, but the next few weeks are going to be nasty for me. No more surfing the internet, no more chatting on my friend’s blogs, and no more cyber-flirting darn it. I need to buckle down and write, write, write.
So if you don’t hear from me for a while, you know what I’m up to. And if you happen to be driving past my house in the middle of the night and see my light on, bring me a Diet Coke and a Hostess Golden cupcake, will you? Just make sure you knock softly or you’ll wake up the three ankle-biters.
Talk to you soon.
Sarah
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