Graphomania.
Who knows what this means? Anyone? Anyone?
Dictionary.com gives two definitions:
1) a passion or urge to write (from Webster’s New Millenium Dictionary of English).
Okay, so that sounds relatively benign, right? I can live with that tag.
But it’s the second definition that is…um… rather enlightening:
2) a morbid and compulsive desire for writing (From Webster’s Medical dictionary).
Well, that’s […]
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If I’m Sick, Do I Want to be Cured?
January 30, 2007; 11:17 pm
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Learning to say “No”
January 30, 2007; 5:00 am
Before I get deep into my topic, I want to share one of the coolest reviews I’ve received. My first contemporary romantic suspense, Chosen Prey, will be released on March 6th. It’s six weeks away but I got the most fabulous review this weekend.
“CHOSEN PREY by Ms. McCray demonstrates she has what it takes to […]
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Mr. Midnight Hour BATTLE #2
January 29, 2007; 9:47 am
I was going to do a battle between my favorite vampires, Spike and Angel, but I think I’ve done that before…so instead I present two other vamps — both who have played Anne Rice’s character Lestat de Lioncourt. You choose, who would you choose to be bitten by? (proper grammar: By whom would you […]
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Love Your Monsters
January 26, 2007; 1:47 pm
I’m currently all aflutter about Pan’s Labyrinth, which I highly recommend everyone go see, if they can. It’s Guillermo del Toro’s latest film, and it’s spectacular. Del Toro himself isn’t half bad either. This is a guy who can pause in the middle of serious film criticism and remark how he never wants to make […]
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I Ching
January 25, 2007; 12:19 pm
I just went back to New Orleans a few weeks ago with my friend and fellow writer, Erin McCarthy. We went to do some research and we also had a book signing at a wonderful independent bookstore called Bent Pages. Thank you to the owners Molly and Kay–they were great to us.
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IMHO: It’s all about the passion. Or is it?
January 24, 2007; 1:23 am
I often see on writers loops the advice to write the book of your heart. People claim your passion will show through, editors will see it, and success will be yours.
First of all, that’s not true (sadly, there’s no guarantee for success in this biz no matter how much passion you put on the page) but for argument’s sake, […] -
My new cover
January 22, 2007; 10:15 am
I’m very excited because I’ve just received my final cover art for Fanged & Fabulous! And I think it’s fairly fabulous! As this is a sequel to my first book Bitten & Smitten, they gave it the same feel, however I like this one better.
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Is it Just Me?
January 21, 2007; 9:23 am
Michelle Rowen says just it’s just me, but then again, she likes to single me out and torture me as often as possible, so I’m not going to trust her on this one just yet…
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Life Doesn’t Stop For Writing
January 19, 2007; 1:46 pm
We had a surprise snowfall earlier this week, to the tune of four inches. Now, I used to live in Wyoming, so I quite rightly consider it no big frocking deal. But I stay off the road anyway, since most of the people in this slice of the world go a little nuts when they […]
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Finding Courage
January 17, 2007; 1:26 am
Sometimes, the best rewards come from the scariest things.
I just got back from the doctor today after getting a cortisone shot in my thumb. Sounds, fun, huh? My thumb has been bothering me for months, interfereing with so many activities in my life, especially picking up my baby and holding her, which was really upsetting […] -
Guest Blogger: Author JACKIE KESSLER
January 15, 2007; 9:21 am
The Midnight Hour welcomes Jackie Kessler, whose debut novel, HELL’S BELLES, was released this month!
HELL’S BELLES
Jezebel’s not your average exotic dancer. For one thing, she’s a 4,000-year-old succubus. For another, she’s on the run from Hell (which isn’t easy to do in high heels). Hiding on the mortal coil as a human doesn’t protect her […]
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Defending Your Words
January 11, 2007; 3:35 pm
Okay, I know that readers don’t want to hear an author talk about getting a crappy review. Which I’ll admit, I just don’t understand. If you got a bad review at work, wouldn’t you be hurt? Wouldn’t you possibly feel like “hey, I’m giving this my best shot, and I’m still getting torn down?” Wouldn’t you want to defend […]
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IMHO: If You Suck, Admit It
January 10, 2007; 1:14 am
When was the last time you heard an author say, “My books didn’t sell/make a list/etc, but I can judge my own writing, and I know they’re good.” And then they go on to a detailed discussion of how unfair the publishing industry is or how they have been wronged, and there’s almost always a […]
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When it ceases to matter
January 9, 2007; 5:00 am
Or perhaps this should be titled: “Now that I don’t feel so defensive about it.”
I’ve been writing erotic romance for over 4 years now—I signed my first contract in September 2002. I started before erotic romance became so big that publishers outside of Ellora’s Cave began chanting “More sex! More sex!” That was EC’s mantra […] -
Guest Blogger: Author Shannon McKelden
January 8, 2007; 6:50 am
The Midnight Hour welcomes Shannon McKelden as our guest blogger today. Shannon will be giving away an autographed copy of VENUS ENVY to a winner selected from the comments.
Shannon has picked a winner and it is ALEXIS MORGAN! Congrats Alexis. Please send your mailing info to shannon@shannonmckelden.com
Thanks to Shannon for being our guest yesterday and […]