My novel, Breaking the Rules, will be published by Crimson Romance! Woo hoo! I’m
still on a high!
This “baby” (a.k.a. Frequent Flyer) has been through the hoops – from winning a contest
with Harlequin to receiving rejections from other publishers. But, it finally
found its home with Crimson Romance and I couldn't be happier.
Breaking
the Rules Unofficial Blurb:
A forbidden love affair in
the past has led HOPE ROBINSON, a middle school principal, to Harbor Bay, where
she commits herself to play by the rules. This can be difficult for a perpetual
klutz, who - even strapped to a cast – has to uphold a competent attitude at
all times.
Luckily, she has Dr. Colin Calaway on her side,
a widower and father of a student, who is ready to give love another try. When
Colin convinces Hope that they should explore the connection between them, a
steamy romance develops – though it could destroy them both. They must decide
if their jobs – and their hearts – are worth the risk.
How did I find Crimson? Well, I’ve been
reading their awesome Contemporary Romance titles for a year now and I knew
that one day I wanted to publish with them. It’s always great to have a goal!
When I read that Crimson had a twitter pitch I went for it and I’m happy I did!
Here’s the twitter pitch that got acquisitions editor, Jennifer Lawler’s
attention:
Sparks fly with sexy widower Dr. Calaway. Too
bad he's the father of Hope's student. She never breaks the rules…or does she?
I sent in my full manuscript and a week
later I heard back from Jennifer with an offer.
The funny of my story is this…
As many of you have experienced, when a
writer is waiting to hear any news about a manuscript, we tend to load –
reload- load emails … Waiting for some good news. J
Well, that’s what I did the entire week. Some
of you know, I’m a middle school teacher, so I’m usually busy during the day.
On this day, April 11, I happened to be beginning my Greek and Roman Myths unit
with a video about the Greek gods. I sat down at my iPad and then I saw it… an
email from Jennifer!
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When I saw the email, I was like...
And then like...
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I freaked. You know that feeling when
you’re on a rollercoaster at the top of the hill and about to drop, but there’s
that instant where you’re waiting, the seat suspended in the air. That’s what I
felt.
Opening the email, I saw the offer! I
actually screamed. Yes, squealed. Of course, this caught my students’
attention. So, I stopped the video and announced to my students that I received
an offer on my book. They screeched, I shrieked… I’m sure my classroom sounded
like a farm about to head off to the slaughter. All my students ran to me (21
kiddos!) and gave me a group hug. What a wonderful feeling!
So, after many questions and prodding
from my students (there’s only so much I can say since I write steamy romance)
I continued class – I don’t even remember what we did or how we did it, or how
I even made it home.
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| Even Ryan is celebrating! |
In the end, after reading over the
contract and discussing terms with Jennifer, I am now officially signed with
Crimson Romance. Another dream has come true!
Expect Breaking the Rules in July!
