Call Me Lucky
You wouldn't know it to look at me, but I'm a little superstitious. I try not to walk under ladders, and if I spill salt, I always throw the spilt remains over my left shoulder--just in case.
Why take the chance, right?
But I have publishing superstitions too. I don't like to make major announcements until I have the SIGNED contract from the publisher in my grubby little hands.
Guess what I got in the mail the other day?
Celebrate with me! This fall, (November, if Angela James is right) my science fiction romance will release under the Carina Press banner.
Can I get a WOOT-WOOT from you guys?
There is a long and complicated story behind the story which I'm sure you'll hear bits and pieces along the way. But I am very proud and pleased to have signed with Carina Press for my novel, TRUE BELIEVERS.
It is science fiction, action-adventure, and a love story all rolled into one. Along the way, I probably managed to aggravate the Catholic Church, the US government, and every code monkey who ever debugged a computer. Poke me with a fork and call me done. LOL.
This is a novel that almost wasn't, and I'm grateful to Angela James to have given me the chance to tell this story.
I don't want to spoil the surprise of the official blurb, so I'll leave you with the blurb I used to pitch this story.
Who reads SF? I need a fan club!
Why take the chance, right?
But I have publishing superstitions too. I don't like to make major announcements until I have the SIGNED contract from the publisher in my grubby little hands.
Guess what I got in the mail the other day?
Celebrate with me! This fall, (November, if Angela James is right) my science fiction romance will release under the Carina Press banner.
Can I get a WOOT-WOOT from you guys?
There is a long and complicated story behind the story which I'm sure you'll hear bits and pieces along the way. But I am very proud and pleased to have signed with Carina Press for my novel, TRUE BELIEVERS.
It is science fiction, action-adventure, and a love story all rolled into one. Along the way, I probably managed to aggravate the Catholic Church, the US government, and every code monkey who ever debugged a computer. Poke me with a fork and call me done. LOL.
This is a novel that almost wasn't, and I'm grateful to Angela James to have given me the chance to tell this story.
I don't want to spoil the surprise of the official blurb, so I'll leave you with the blurb I used to pitch this story.
Mix one cynical immortal and one true believer and throw them into the biggest alien-hunt the world has never known.
Rachel Cruz is a Nephilim masquerading as an archeologist and she's stuck with an alien who believes she can lead him to his ancestral gods.
Black Ops wants to find these gods too. They want them dead.
Who reads SF? I need a fan club!
Comments
Ref: romance
I'd call it a most complicated relationship. Definitely not your normal fare.
Congratulations Maria!!
Are you going to celebrate your new contract?
Again, WTG!!
Ref: celebrate
Maybe when it comes out. Right now I'm deep in edits.
I need a margarita, stat. LOL.
You won't believe how this story has grown. I'm willing to bet it's not the one you remember.
Thank you! I held nothing back on this one. :grin:
@Lynn
Thank you! Thank you!
Sue, it is exciting. Carina is a big deal.
Lynn--you know I think I will have that margarita. Even if it is the middle of the week.
Carina has been awesome! It's been a great experience so far.
--although I have to admit, I am uber nervous about the cover.
What will it be?
Of course, I'll read anything you write Maria :)
I've heard good things about Carina.
*Snoopy dancing*
(There are a LOT of blogs I've missed lately due to edits.) I should be caught up by the weekend.
I love to see more SF creeping into the picture. Consider your novel on my booklist!
Once again, congrats. I will be looking out for the details, and for when the book tour swings through California!!
Ref: Relief
That's it! That's what I was feeling!
No wonder I wanted that margarita.
I also dropped by to let you know that I received a package all the way from Texas yesterday and wore my new T-shirt when I went shopping, because it fitted. :)
It fits? Fantastic!! I was so worried.
Thank you for the toast, Marian. Bread would have been fine too. I like bread. LOL.
Maria, up until reading the blurb I was fine. Read it and had chills go up and down my arms, sweetie you have got a winner there! When it releases is it going to be e-book only or print as well. Man hoping for print too because hate reading books on my Mac computer but like your gal Wendy will do it just because it is you! Plus I love Sci-Fi and a romantic Sci-Fi would be some kind of hotness!
jackie :-)
Thank you for being so supportive!
Woman, you need to get an e-reader. You are way too avid a reader to stick with paper.
Thank you for popping over, Jackie. You always make me feel good.
Re: Feel good when I pop over, I hope so because that is kind of the point of being a "cheerleader" and I do love to cheer you on because hard work deserves rewarding!
jackie ^_^
Hooray!
All I need is chocolate and I'll be set. :)
I better see some blog posts about your camping trip. I miss camping.
Anyway .....
WOOT!!
And, I don't think Carina will ever be print -- Harlequin doesn't need another print line. Just saying.
I'll also say this: so far pretty much all the Carina books I've read have been outstanding, so yours must be stellar. *G*
I'm more a fantasy reader than Sci-Fi, but I my have to make an exception.
Congrats again!!
Ref: And, I don't think Carina will ever be print...
Never say never. There's a lot of speculation on that.
Ref: SF or fantasy
That will be a topic of discussion for the future for sure.
And i read Sci-Fi, yes i do.
Sara, I think you already have the makings of a cheerleader. How do you look in boots and pom poms?
Wait--don't answer that. This is a family blog. LOL!
*holds up luke-warm cup of coffee in a heart-felt toast to you*
I will look forward to reading it!
Tia: Nah, I just owe them money. :grin:
WELL DONE! H-U-G-E CONGRATS! I wanna see the cover already!
Ref: cover
I'm as nervous as a cat.
Not YOUR cats. I still have good bathroom manners. :)
I am so very happy and pleased as punch for you!! This is awesome. You can get a WOOT! WOOT!, a "Party over here" and an OMG!!
Congratulations! You've earned it
I'll have some of that. LOL.
Thank you, sweetie!
-Becky
It should do well once I find all those SF readers currently in hiding.
I think my chickens are bigger than that dog.
Welcome, Becky. Stalk at your leisure. Just remember what happens on this blog doesn't get back to the family. LOL!
Tell your mom, I'll be calling tonight.
I don't know how I missed this. MEGA-congratulations. I love love love that Carina is giving so many stories a break.
Great pitch blurb too!
Thank you for stopping by!!
Can't wait to read it.