Hello Everyone! Welcome to my January Symposium!
Since this is the start to the new year, this month’s
Symposium is all about setting goals. I know, most of us usually break our New
Year’s resolutions, but this is about writing objectives...which I hope are a
little easier to follow. *wink wink* With that being said, I’ve asked my
friends and fellow authors to share what their writing goals are for this
year...read on and find out what they had to say!
LAURIE
ROMA: I think my
biggest goal is to figure out a way to balance my time focusing on family and
writing all the books I want to finish this year. Over the next few months, my
mother will by continuing her chemo treatments, followed by a stem cell
transplant surgery for her multiple myeloma (bone cancer). It’s a pretty
intense schedule, but I have faith that it will work to put her in full
remission. Between trips to the hospital and doctor’s appointments, I’m really
looking forward to launching my new YA pen name, L.S. Watts, with my debut
book. In addition, I’ll be revisiting Breakers and the 3013 world with several
new stories. Time management is going to be key, but I’ll have to keep
reminding myself to take breaks. The good thing is, if I don’t, I have awesome
people in my life that will help remind me. LOL. Thank you for all the well
wishes and prayers you’ve been sending my mom...I appreciate it more than I can
say!
Officer Skylar Aris is a woman with a troubled past.
As a Class-A Conduit, she is beautiful and deadly, making her stand out among
the rest of the Elite soldiers. She has worked hard to succeed as one of the
only female interrogators in the Security and Interrogation Division, but
everything she has dreamed of is put in jeopardy when she’s given an ultimatum
that will change her fate.
Strong and dominant, Director Dominic Stryker is a man
who doesn’t let anything stand in his way. When he meets Skylar, he knows she’s
the woman he wants to claim, but he never expected she’d also be destined to
belong to his best friend, D’Aire Ambassador Arik V’Dir. Two Alpha males, Dom
and Arik don’t want to share, but they realize that it’s the only way they can
have Skylar...if they can get her to agree.
When a mission forces Skylar to deal with her past,
Dom and Arik are determined to stand by her side. But discovering where she
comes from changes everything. Will their love be enough to give her salvation,
or will the truth shatter their bond and take her beyond their reach?
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NJ
WALTERS: A new year means new beginnings and
endless possibilities. A writer learns with each book and is always trying to
get better. The books that will be releasing this year have already been
written. I’m currently working on a sixth Salvation book, even though I’d
originally planned five for the series. That’s the wonderful thing about being
a writer. Sometimes ideas come when you least expect them. I like to stretch myself as a writer and work on a
project with no expectations of what will happen or where it might publish. I’m
not going to tell you what the secret project is…too much pressure that way.
I’ll work away on it between other books and maybe a year or two from now I’ll
have the start of another exciting series. In the meantime, you can expect
three new Hades’ Carnival novellas and two new Salvation books between now and
the end of January 2016.
Now that the five-thousand-year curse that kept him
and his fellow shapeshifting warriors trapped in animal form has been lifted,
Mordecai doesn’t quite know what to do with himself. He is free—in theory.
Hell left its stain on his soul, and his relationship
with the warriors who once trusted him is uneasy. The only bright spot in his
life is Jessica, whose shining innocence he dare not taint with his inner darkness.
But it’s getting harder and harder to stay away from her.
Jessica longs for the days she and Mordecai shared an
easy friendship. Now he seems as distant as the stars. He denies there’s a
problem, but she’s determined to penetrate his shields.
Hades has been plotting his revenge from his prison.
He can’t harm Mordecai without harming himself. But there’s nothing to stop him
from wreaking havoc by hurting the one woman Mordecai would give his life to
protect—Jessica.
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LACEY
THORN: 2015 holds the potential to be an exciting year for
me. I have four new Awakening Pride books plus I’m hoping to write the story of
Jess and her wolves. I’m also planning to launch a few brand new series and
self publish them. I’ll admit I’m a bit terrified of stepping out from under
the safety net of a publishing house, but I’m eager to discover the
possibilities. There should be another Pleasures novella this year, as well as
a surprise project I hope my readers will jump on board with! And… This year
holds a special treat in store for the more adventurous of my readers! All in
all, 2015 is filled with promise!
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A Primal Panther...
The injection of a feral virus surges through his
veins, trapping him in the skin of his animal. He’s fighting for dominance,
struggling not to lose himself to the beast. There’s only one thing that can
save him, one person who can help set him free.
A Mate’s Love...
Diane left everything she knew behind to follow the
Professor into the unknown. Now, she lives among people she never knew existed
and fights daily to keep them alive and healthy. She’s felt a spark with Zane
since the day he arrived, but his avoidance leaves her guessing.
Mine...
As the virus rages, only the touch of a mate can
rescue the man trapped inside, leading Diane down a path she feels ill-prepared
to take. If she’s not his mate, Zane might just kill her. If she is, then she’s
the only one with a chance at saving the beast.
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SUSAN
HAYES: My goals for 2015? Stay mostly sane. Avoid jail…oh,
wait, you said writing goals. My biggest goal for this year is to find a balance.
Balancing the day job and the writing job. Making sure I have a social life
with actual people and not just the characters in my head. Keeping up with the
business side of writing instead of focusing too much on the creative (fun)
part. I’ll still be writing in several genres, but another
goal for this year is to write more fantasy books, because it’s been nearly a
year since I wrote about magic and monsters and I miss it. It’s time I got back
to my writing roots and play with shifters and dragons and wizards again.
Reading this over, I’ve realized that my “real” goal seems to be to have fun
with my writing. I can certainly do that!
Sonja Grekov has spent her life in a gilded cage,
trapped by her wealthy family’s expectations and the scroll tattoo on her face
that declares her to be one of the coveted fertile women on Earth. No longer
willing to be a pawn to further her parents’ ambition, she finally finds the
courage to break free before she can be claimed in a loveless match. She is
determined to set her own path, but never expected where it would take her...
Trevar Storm and Deacon Wilde are Alliance Elites, but
there’s nothing elite about their current assignment. They crew one of the
oldest freighters in the fleet, ferrying goods across Alliance controlled space
with just each other for company. With a reputation for trouble and no chance
at promotion, the two men are planning for the day they can go into business
for themselves and leave their military lives behind.
A straightforward supply run turns into a life
changing event when the two elites discover a treasure hidden in their cargo
bay. Keeping their sexy stowaway may bring the full wrath of the Alliance down
on their heads, but Trevar and Deacon won’t let her go without a fight. Will
their journey end in heartache, or can three misfit hearts find love in the
darkness between the stars?
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JENIKA SNOW: I have a lot of goals I want to
accomplish this year! I hope to have more Dark Romance self-published, as I am
very fond of the genre, and plan on re-releasing several stories that I will be
getting the rights back. I am excited to go through those older stories,
revisit the characters, and be able to share them with readers again. I am also
excited to be part of a couple of multi-author projects, and have more books planned
in a self-published series with another author! In short, I just hope to be
completely busy with writing, using every day to perfect what I am passionate
about.
Danika is too young and innocent, but also the
daughter of Damien’s best friend. He should stay away, but he’s imprinted on
her, and that means he has to have her.
Danika Harrison has loved Damien Locke since she knew
what the emotion was. He might be older than her, but she doesn’t care because
she wants him. When they share one night together and he tells her he has
imprinted on her, she knows she is lost for the older man.
Damien, a lion shifter, and friend of Danika’s father,
forced himself to leave his mate behind for four years. He’s imprinted on her,
and that means he can’t walk away again. Now that his animal has awakened for
her, he is obsessed, possessive for Danika, and can’t let her go. She is his
and she’ll wear his mark to prove it.
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SANDRA
BUNINO: I love new beginnings and the turn of a new year
fills me with motivation to write, write, write! I’m trying something new in
2015 – a fantasy pirate ménage series! I’ve always been intrigued by pirates
and the STARZ series, Black Sails, gave me the sexy inspiration to walk the
plank and create a pirate world of my own. I hope to release the first story
before summer. I’m also excited to get back to my contemporary romance McAvery
Brothers series. The series is based in McAvery’s Bar located in the trendy
SoHo section of New York City. It’s a place that’s near and dear to me, and the
series is so much fun to write. Hunter McAvery’s story, Colors of Us, released
last year and Alex and Liam are impatiently waiting for their stories to be
told. Thanks for having me, Laurie!
Everything she knew to be true fell apart. Then fell
apart again…
Michelle Willis is running from her past. What better
place to hide than in the anonymity of New York City. Finding refuge in a tiny
SoHo art gallery, she rebuilds her life one painting at a time.
A wrong turn sends Hunter McAvery on a crash course
with disaster. He fights his own demons by following his big brother’s lead –
drinking and bed-hopping his way through Manhattan.
A glance at Michelle’s self-portrait triggers emotions
Hunter can’t tamp down. Driven to meet the artist, he discovers a fiery
chemistry as their lives collide. But when their past threatens to tear them
apart, can their love survive?
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SAM
CRESCENT: I can’t believe January 2015 is almost
over but it is. Previous years I’d set myself goals of writing MC series, doing
a 100k book, and trying not to overload myself with projects. This year, my
goal is to try and complete several series that I have started while also
continuing with my current projects. It seems that I’m always writing something
new, or at least starting a new series. This year I’m going to try and focus on
keeping my muse on the series that have already started. Expect more, Chaos
Bleeds, The Skulls, Trojans MC, Cape Fall, Disaster of the Other world, The
Owners, and fingers crossed, finishing Friends, Men, and Secrets.
Elijah is a dangerous man. He deals with the Deadly
Duet in between raising his teenage daughter. One night he’s called to a
warehouse where a special gift awaits him. She’s blonde, beautiful, and a
survivor. He gives her an ultimatum. She can come with him and live or he’ll
kill her.
In the wrong place at the wrong time, Cherry has no
desire to die. She sees a lifeline in Elijah and would rather go with him than
risk an even worse fate. Once in his world, Cherry sees a whole new side to the
deadly man.
Their relationship takes a sudden turn. She becomes
Elijah’s in every sense of the word. Passion drives them, need fuels them, but
neither of them could have prepared for the change in their lives. However,
Elijah’s gift is about to be taken from him. Someone wants his crown, and if
taking Cherry gets them what they want, they’ll do exactly that. It’s a race
against time to save the woman he loves.
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WILLOW
BROOKE: Thank you to the fabtastic Laurie Roma for having me
back once again. It’s an honor to be
here with these fantastic authors! This year, I will be branching out in to new genres
and expanding with new series and variety.
I’m setting a goal of a book a month and upping my daily word
count. Like all authors, the key is to
continuously grow and better with each new project. I’d like to venture more in to the new age
contemporary and possibly the LGBT avenue just to change things up and offer a
little of something to cure all tastes.
Of course the Breaking Protocol boys will be coming out in full force,
and new twists in the Twisted Fate series.
Southern Bred will bring all of the country boys we love with that edge
of wickedness we love to hate, with new stories in the mix! A brand new year
means new beginnings, and I want to embrace it to it’s fullest. I hope this new year brings you all new
adventures and memories. My new book is available Tuesday, February 3
everywhere ebooks are sold.
In book two of Southern Bred: My name is Brandon West. I was born in this
small town and have lived here my entire life.
Some people leave, some come back, but I never wanted any part of
that. This is my home and I’m proud of
it.
Growing up in these parts, either you’re kin to half
of the town and dated the other half at one point or another, or you’re an
outsider—meaning you won’t be here long.
With that outlook, imagine my surprise the day a little she-devil in
stilettos and designer clothes drove up our dusty road—you guessed
it—everything changed.
Facing lush lips, full hips, long legs, and eyes that
can see straight through to your soul are hard to ignore, so what started as a
plan for a few nights of fun, soon got a little more complicated than I
anticipated.
When left with no choice, what do I do? Well, what else is there, besides tying her
little fine ass up and teaching her a lesson, country style.
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REBECCA
JOYCE: What can I say about my goals…well, I am always
willing to try out new things. I do plan on stepping out of my cowboy realm and
enter the world of sports! Sports are a major impact in my life, so the
transition should be interesting…I do love playing with balls J. As for
all the other stuff, well I guess I’ll just have to wait and see. I’ve never
been a planner or goal setter but I do try to shake things up a bit. Only time
will tell if I get around to it all. I do have lots of ideas for 2015, so who
knows. Maybe I will get around to writing that all American best seller. Why
should I fly to the moon, when I shoot for the stars!
When the Sanchez Brothers arrived in Treasure Cove,
all they wanted was a place to stay and to see their mother and sister.
However, the welcome they got was an eye full. Gearing up for another war wasn’t
what they planned, especially when the enemy was their baby sister.
River Trinity was happy and content. Could she use
more sex in her life, yep! But finding the right man to fulfill her deepest
need wasn’t as easy as it should have been considering that she lived in
Treasure Cove. However, everything changed for her overnight when three men
walked into a bar.
As the Sanchez Brothers try to adjust the rigors of
civilian life, the town is faced with disaster unlike anything it’s ever seen,
changing the face of Treasure Cove for all time. The Sanchez Brothers must act
fast before they lose everything, not only their sister but the woman they
love.
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KALI
ARGENT: I love setting goals. I love reaching those goals,
and then setting the bar a little higher. For 2015, I wanted to start small,
create obtainable targets that I can tweak as the year progresses. One of my
biggest goals is to take time for myself, to set aside a couple of days a week
where I’m not writing, which is actually harder than it sounds. At the same
time, I also want to challenge myself, to push myself to be just a little bit
better with every word, every sentence, and every book. Another goal is stop
the adverb abuse. Those little guys never did anything to me. Mostly, my goal
for 2015 is to just enjoy my writing, to put my fingers to the keyboard and
write because it’s in my blood, because my characters demand it, and because it
makes me happy.
Deep within the fortress of Pandora, Lieutenant Vane
Schiva has spent millennium guarding precious artifacts and ancient secrets
from around the universe. As the son of a decorated commander, he has always
been a soldier first, putting the needs of his people before his own desires.
So when the compound is breached and he’s sent across the galaxies to track
down the thief, he never imagined the assignment would lead him to the only
thing he’s ever wanted for himself.
Growing up in New Orleans, Charlotte Rousseau has seen
her share of the strange and unexplainable, but everything she thought she knew
about the world is about to be tested. What started as any other day, quickly
spirals into a nightmarish reality, leaving her no choice but to place her
trust—and her life—in a stranger’s hands. Safety comes at a price, though, and
Charlotte soon realizes her only chance at survival means leaving behind her
fears and following Vane into the fire.
Faced with the threat of war, new alliances are formed
and old loyalties are tested in the midst of chaos and uncertainty. While
emotions run high and sexual tensions simmer, Vane still guards a dangerous
secret, one that could cost him everything in the end. He’ll do whatever it
takes to protect Charlotte, though, even if that means turning his back on his
own people.
War is easy. Love takes courage.
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