It's my pleasure to have romance author, Amanda Forester, again visiting with us Over Coffee. I like her list. :-)
Thank you for inviting me
today! November is a great month for
thanksgiving so I thought I'd share (in no particular order of importance) my
Writer's Thanksgiving List!
1. Writers groups. I am grateful for Romance Writers of America and my local writers groups. When I started writing, I knew nothing about writing a novel and the business of publishing so I had a steep learning curve. Through the monthly magazine, online groups, and conferences I have learned a lot!
2. A good chair. Never underestimate the importance of a good ergonomic chair if your tushy is going to spend hours sitting in it - your back will thank you! A close second is my split ergonomic keyboard.
3. Scrivener. I have enjoyed the Scrivener writing program which allows me to easilyrearrange scenes as I go and has sections for character descriptions and even a section for research, which is so important for historical authors.
Miles, author stress reliever
4. Editorial. It is still amazing to me that I can send in a manuscript that I think is near perfect and then go several rounds of edits followed by a sea of red ink copy edits. My editor, Deb Werksman, and the editorial team at Sourcebooks make me look good!
5. Barbara! My agent, Barbara Poelle, takes care of details before I even understand them, has an inflated sense of my worth, and is a huge cheerleader!
6. Chocolate. What writer doesn't run on chocolate? Around this time of year I'm a sucker for chocolate peppermint bark and the classic chocolate orange.
7. Miles the Cat. When I get stuck or frustrated with a story, my extra large Persian says, "don't worry, pet me!"
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| Crazy Daisy, author editorial assistant (those plot points weren't really necessary to the story). |
8. Whiteboard. When I
get stuck I break out the colored whiteboard pens. My storyboard may end up looking like a preschool project, but it
works for me.
9. Crazy Daisy and the
kidlets. I would get stuck writing all day until my head hit the keyboard
if my crazy puppy and equally rambunctious children didn't drag me out to play.
10.
My loving husband. My hubby is not only the inspiration for romance,
but also tells me those four magic words, "I'll do the dishes." Thanks honey!
So what are you thankful for? Comment for a chance to win a copy of Midsummer Bride!
Thanks so much for inviting me. I hope a little Midsummer Bride will warm your hearts this holiday season!
I'm thrilled to share my latest release, Midsummer Bride, Regency Marriage Mart series
One Unconventional American Heiress Can Be Even Wilder Than the Highlands...
Miss
Harriet Burton, a horrendously rich American heiress, laughs too loud, states
her opinion directly, and even conducts science experiments. Her aristocratic grandfather
is desperate to get her respectably wed and is offering a king's ransom to
anyone able to arrange a suitable marriage that comes with a title. In
contrast, Harriet is interested in science and avoiding matrimony – until she
meets Duncan Maclachlan, Earl of Thornton.
Thornton has sworn to never marry
for money, but is drawn to the irrepressible Harriet. What begins as
friendship, and a desire to prevent his castle from being destroyed by some
chemistry experiments gone wrong, sparks into a reaction that threatens to
consume them both.
Amanda Forester holds a PhD in psychology and worked for many years in academia before discovering that writing historical romance was decidedly more fun. Whether in the rugged Highlands of medieval Scotland or the decadent ballrooms of Regency England, her novels offer fast-paced adventures filled with wit, intrigue, and romance.
