Happy already summer! I confess, I’m not a big fan. Give me the mid-70s, a porch swing, and a beverage of choice—the perfect combination for the creation of that next writing project. Ahhhh! But since that sweaty ship has sailed, I might as well address our IWSG question for this month in my air-conditioned home office.
July 2nd question – Is there a genre you haven’t tried writing in yet that you really want to try? If so, do you plan on trying it?
After having 80 romance-genre books published during my almost 40-year career, there are few writing universes that I haven’t explored since my non-traditional Regency, SWEET TEMPEST debuted for Zebra Books in 1987. Suspense, contemporary, historical, paranormal (everything but sweet romance) from New York Big Five to self-pubbed, I’ve enjoyed writing them all for some of the best editors in the industry. Of course, my dream was to get that BIG book sale, the one that would launch me from genre to single title shelves . . . but my first agent convinced me to stay in mass market for the quick turnaround of contracts. After the romance boom began to calm, my favorite editor, who’d by then retired, told me her biggest regret was never taking my books up to that next level. I never got that BIG book published with a Single Title launch.
Of course, I’m not done . . . yet.
Looking forward to finding out what new worlds in writing you’re anxious to explore!
Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!
Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer - aim for a dozen new people each time. The awesome co-hosts for the July 2nd posting of the IWSG will be are Rebecca Douglass, Natalie Aguirre, Cathrina Constantine, and Louise Barbour!
Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!
Twitter hashtag is #IWSG
I hate the sweaty ship...
ReplyDeleteYou're right, you are not done!
LOL! Not done - not even close. Being able to self-pub keeps things open for we writers - but I still prefer an advance!!
DeleteYes, you can still do it. It's cool that you've tried writing in most genres.
ReplyDeleteA necessity when I wrote so prolifically. A publisher would only take so many books so often from you so if you wanted to keep your name out there, you diversified. I always tried to write in different genres (and usually under different pen names) for each house. In one month, I was promoting three books under three different names!
DeleteIt's a beautiful thing how the world keeps changing and the market with it, eh? Always room to do something different.
ReplyDeleteChange keeps books and authors vital and constantly inspiring.
DeleteThat's right. You're not done yet. Especially not when there's new emerging genres to explore.
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