http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php Type description here... en-us Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:57:32 -0400 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:57:32 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Everyone have a nice and safe weekend. I'm doing lots of cooking for family so I won't be on much till Monday. Read something good! D <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1283543469 Life http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1283543469&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1283543469 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:57:33 -0400 Random Excerpt (I Run to you ) &nbsp; BOTR Book 2 &nbsp; Copyright 2010. Eve Asbury &nbsp; &nbsp; "I want to ask you something,” he murmured low. "But I don’t want to, until you’ve been here awhile and settled in. " She raked her teeth over her lip. "You mean, after I run into Coy Coburn again?” "Yes.” His hand came up. His fingertips rested at the corner of her lips. "If I asked you why you finally came back, ... <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1283357928 Writing Life http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1283357928&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1283357928 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:18:48 -0400 I actually got up early so I could read over the 200 pages before I pick up writing on the MS this evening (I'm so not a morning person) I had some plot ideas while I was away from it, that would make some of the minor characters more interesting in the next books, too. I hope I can weave them in very 3D and keep it interesting for readers. I like the guys and ... <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1283186727 Writing Life http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1283186727&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1283186727 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:48:11 -0400 Back from the nature (get away) Great parks, lovely waterfalls, lots of hiking and climbing (I took 2 naps today) Although I did have to mow the front lawn and clean my house up for family day, sat. Got lots of photos, lots of story ideas, and thought about my characters in the current WP, too. MY calves are aching (grins) and other places hurt, but hubby and I would love to go back in ... <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1282964248 General http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1282964248&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1282964248 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:57:28 -0400 As of noon, I've hit 185 pages on the new MS. I'm going on&nbsp;a little get away for a day or 2, so I'll write another hour, then I gotta shut down. It's a (nature) type of trip, but I've not had a vacation in ages, so I jumped at the chance to go, lol. Lots of walking, taking photos, and I'm sure the muse will kick into overdrive and I'll imagine all sorts of ... <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1282670710 General http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1282670710&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1282670710 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:25:10 -0400 Stopped writing at page 100 last night. I would have gotten further but I had to&nbsp; tweek/tweak a couple of scenes, lol. I'll write a few hours today and leave it, see how it reads. First books (big ST's) are always difficult, trying to establish your main characters, make them distinct (when there is a lot of them) and (show) their angst, motivation, whatever. I know it's just a first draft, but really, once I start, ... <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1282584559 Writing Life http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1282584559&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1282584559 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:29:19 -0400 Wow, where'd the week go? The weekend is here, family day and trying to catch up on stuff I let go all week. I wrote around 49 pages on a new book. ( It may suck, I dunno I was kind of cross eyed when I shut off the puter this morning) lol. I have been known to re-write opening chapters a dozen times, so we'll see. Meantime, it is too hot to be outside again...Just ... <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1282326609 General http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1282326609&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1282326609 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:50:09 -0400 I've gotten&nbsp;a few hours of good writing in already, on the new stuff. It's sooo much nicer out with the rain. Although I'm sorry half my state is flooding--we--in this&nbsp;area, have fried most of the summer. It makes it easier for me anyway, to go out during the lulls and walk around the lawn, feed the birds, gather my thoughts. whereas before I would sweat buckets and couldn't breathe. I heard it was going to ... <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1282235069 Writing Life http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1282235069&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1282235069 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:24:29 -0400 How to write 3rd person pov&nbsp; http://www.ehow.com/how_4515842_write-third-person-point-view.html &nbsp; How to write a short story (This is a good one for young student writers) http://www.ehow.com/how_5026906_write-short-story-third-person.html &nbsp; &nbsp; Use one pov at a time. Some writers get by with head hop, but they're skilled enough and know the rules before they break them. You have to (be in control) of your characters and your story. You keep control of who says what and when. That will help ... <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1282142542 Writing Life http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1282142542&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1282142542 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:44:14 -0400 I don't know what order I'll get these done but.... I'm going to work on the last BOTR book, (Jason's book) I'm going to get some of the current books out in print (that will take a few weeks) I've got my start on the new sexy contemporary (It has temp title, and sizzling cover-wowza) wink. I'm going to start a set of books, I'm calling the (Irish Pub) right now, ...<br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281967236 Writing Life http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281967236&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281967236 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:00:36 -0400 (Book 2 Valerie) Copyright 2010 Gayle Eden. &nbsp; Society called Archard Van Wyc (the Viking) six feet and half tall, he had been a silent guardian to the Rakehell Marquis of Hawksmoor’s daughter Valerie, since before his gutter rat of a cousin, Leland finally broke the last straw and nearly killed Val with his abuse. Val had divorced Leland, suffered the disdain of ignorant society and was now in the bosom of her unique ... <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281960517 Writing Life http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281960517&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281960517 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:29:03 -0400 It's a cool 87 after being 98 and higher for weeks. Got a tad bit of rain after watching it pass over us (and seeing heat lightening for days and nights) It's too late for my poor flower garden (everything fried) and the crunchy grass, but at least we can breathe outside. LOL &nbsp; I had a convo with hubby who is having a rare day off. He's all laid out on the berkline, wishing ... <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281747625 Life http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281747625&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281747625 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:04:42 -0400 I'll have some excerts up next week, some pre-view of the Rakehell books, and... I'll post the other blurbs, too. I've got to talk with my (does everything for me, gal)&nbsp;this weekend and see what her time looks like on getting the formats and covers and getting the books up. Then, it's up to when the retail sites list them. &nbsp; My my jill-of-all-trades works&nbsp;a job, has 4 kids from teen to 4 yrs, ... <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281715881 Writing Life http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281715881&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281715881 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:39:03 -0400 Reader question: Have you ever submitted to a BIG NY print publisher. &nbsp; Answer(s) Yes. first time in 1985. I sent a big ST western to St Martins (TOR). Got a request for a full. However, I had two small kids, two jobs and no time. I never got back to them. (I know, talk about missing the boat) but looking back on it, I wasn't ready. I still had much to learn. &nbsp; In ... <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281619546 Writing Life http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281619546&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281619546 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:29:35 -0400 (It will prolly get tweeked a bit, but this is the basic) NOTE to self, read all NOTES to self before posting a blurb from memory, lol) &nbsp; Edmund Deforest, Earl of Southerton Sotherton was simply enjoying a typical day at his club, along with his friend Sascha Auttenburg, Viscount Whitford, when the latest news to rock the ton started buzzing again. The Rakehell Marquis of Hawksmoor had claimed yet another daughter—one Alexandria Royer. The ... <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281556569 General http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281556569&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281556569 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:27:55 -0400 &nbsp; I'm not sure if established author's still do that. (Who has time these days) being a writer or otherwise. But back when I started, (I know, dinosaurs roamed the earth, right?) we had access to well-known authors via boards who would mentor. Sometimes that meant answering publishing questions (print publishing was all we knew in those days) others would critique query letters or even stories. I always admit I did everything wrong before I ... <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281525753 Writing Life http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281525753&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281525753 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:31:12 -0400 I'm in the process of sending Book one in the Rakehell (s) Daughter series out. While Alexandria is being put in format and the cover mock up done, (Love the image&nbsp;we've got) &nbsp;I'll be writing the blurb and getting the last of Valerie's book ready. ( I was going to say this morning, as if wasn't almost 4:AM already. lol. I worked from 6 AM&nbsp;on each book, took a nap around 8 PM, got up at ... <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281512788 New Releases http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281512788&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281512788 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:53:49 -0400 My Books are also appearing at Diesel Books. I haven't had time to list and link yet, I'll get to it soon . <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281511902 General http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281511902&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281511902 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:58:56 -0400 I got wise yesterday, took a long break from&nbsp;those hours of editing&nbsp;(let my eyes and mind rest) and spent the late evening with hubby (who works so much we rerely get that time to chill) in any event, got up bright and early and hit the edits again. I've finished book one, done the hard parts on book 2, and should knock out the other two in the next few days. I am trying ... <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281452274 Writing Life http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281452274&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281452274 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:57:54 -0400 Yeah, okay, so I said on my facebook I was going to take a break after 8 straight hours of editing and walk, but it's hot as He$$ out there and I was in a sweat before I reached the back yard. I got a little faint just breathing that air. (I'll def swim in the next hour) &nbsp; There was a question about what's next in print? All the bigger books, is the answer, ... <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281376620 General http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281376620&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281376620 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:57:00 -0400 *Thought I'd post real quick, while I'm taking a coffee and pee break from editing* LOL. The post I lost, was it yesterday, was about how I research. I've said before, I look for the unique, I don't want the (everyone did) stuff, &nbsp;and I stumble across things I've never seen in books, doing that. (Thankfully) I read divorce transcripts or newspapers from the era, parish rolls or even health reports on the era. ... <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281367926 Writing Life http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281367926&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281367926 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:38:59 -0400 I'll be editing the (Rakehell books this week) which means I won't see much daylight, lol.&nbsp; Hope all the rest of you are doing something more enjoyable (like reading something good) I'll post here when I hand the books over before they get their final look see, and then start appearing at Bookstores. Later, D <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281354536 Writing Life http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281354536&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281354536 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 07:48:56 -0400 well crud! I had a long post this morning, I kept fooling with it, trying to delete some code showing up and now the whole thing has vanished... sigh, sometimes I just need to stay off the computer.. I'm going to go edit a bit then sleep, family will be here in the afternoon. <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281193500 General http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281193500&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281193500 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 11:05:00 -0400 Rakehell's daughter (s) is now finished. a set of 3 novels &amp;&nbsp;one novella. *Alexandria*Valerie*Johanna* and...Rakehell's heart. I need to clean my house Friday&nbsp;(seriously) and then Sat is family day. I have to edit each of them,&nbsp;again, even though I try and do that as I write, my mind out thinks my fingers sometimes. ( dread that part, I'm already stocking up on eye drops and Alieve) I know I'll be deep in that all next week, ... <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281080831 Writing Life http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281080831&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281080831 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 04:07:11 -0400 67 pages on the last book, as of today. At this rate, I'll have it done, maybe by the weekend, and can spend next week getting the edits finished. Since this is a novella, sort of an extra story just to tie up the HEA for two of the secondary C's,&nbsp;I'm not really worried about page and word count. I'll let them tell the story, and end it where it ends. (I feel since they ... <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1280989158 Writing Life http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1280989158&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1280989158 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 02:19:18 -0400 Someone asked me somewhere * I forget which board* if I write every day? I write through&nbsp;day, night, day... and anytime. The only time I don't, is when family is here, or they need me, or I need to recharge my energy level. I figure if hubby can work 12 hr swing shifts, and I left 2-3 jobs to do this, I must treat it like my job. I show up with every intention of ... <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1280899544 Life http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1280899544&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1280899544 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 01:25:44 -0400 44 pages on the Novella. (grin) of course I have no clue what day it is, lol. But I'm always happy with progress . Happy reading all. D <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1280889881 Writing Life http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1280889881&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1280889881 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:25:01 -0400 I've got 8 pages done on the last book. yea! I should be editing the others, but I'll wait and do those one by one. It's numbing to edit...line, by line, by line.... So I'm letting myself finish this book first (grins) I know I'll be wrecked during edits, so yeah, any excuse and all that. &nbsp; Seriously tho, it will be nice to have them all written, that way I can read them all ... <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1280747453 Writing Life http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1280747453&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1280747453 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:10:53 -0400 Woop! It's 3:Am, and I just finished the book 3 in my Rakehell series. One novella to wrap everything up and end it, to go. I'm thrilled to have this set nearly ready ( still gotta do edits ) but I loved writing this family. I can't wait to give the last character their HEA. Weekend is here, family day. Happy reading all. Need food and sleep, lol. &nbsp; &nbsp; <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1280560389 Writing Life http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1280560389&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1280560389 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:22:59 -0400 I need sleep, lol. I made great progress. I believe this story will be finished before weeks end... I've forgiven the Viscount for giving me fits mid way through this story (grins) He's turned out to be quite a character, emotionally, I will be attached to him for some time, I suspect. &nbsp; g'night....er morning, all. Happy reading. <br clear="all"> http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1280307990 Writing Life http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1280307990&comments=comments http://www.evesromance.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1280307990 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:06:30 -0400