My new book, LADY & THE VAMP, is officially out tomorrow — release day is always exciting. :-) This is the third book in my “Immortality Bites” series (but can definitely be read as a stand-alone) and follows what happens to vampire-hunter-turned-vampire Quinn when he leaves Toronto on the search for a magical artifact that […]
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New release…
March 31, 2008; 4:04 pm
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Sensitivity, Part II
March 28, 2008; 4:57 pm
Cross-posted at Fangs, Fur, & Fey
I’ve been thinking about sensitivity lately. Not political correctness or emotional balance, but that quality of fine attention and observation a writer develops. (Or should develop.)
A writer needs to pay attention. We are the magpie-voyeurs of the art world–we spy on the inside of our characters’ heads, and we are […] -
Why do we read and write this stuff?
March 24, 2008; 11:15 am
A young, attractive “chosen” woman has sex with a demon and becomes pregnant.
So what is it?
A paranormal romance… or Rosemary’s Baby?
Lately I’ve been wondering why I write paranormal romance. What is it about vampires, demons, witches, and werewolves that interests me? Thirty years ago these were the makings of horror fiction, but now they are […] -
Five Things About Writing
March 21, 2008; 12:41 pm
In lieu of a long, drawn-out post today, I thought I’d just write down five things that I’m thinking lately when it comes to writing. I’ve had a ton of revisions and re-drafts this past two weeks, and my brain feels just like a wrung-out sponge. I’m going to throw caution to the wind and […]
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THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF VAMPIRE ROMANCE
March 20, 2008; 1:19 am
I know I’ve mentioned that I recently wrote my very first vampire romance. It’s a short story for an anthology that will be released in both the UK and the US this coming August. Trisha Telep, the editor for the book, works at Murder One, a bookstore in London, and she’s been just […]
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Making those connections . . .
March 13, 2008; 7:53 am
I know that writing can seem like a pretty solitary business. After all, most of our creative activity takes place staring at computer screen or even a piece of paper working hard at getting the words right. I personally love the hours I spend on my writing, and I’m grateful everyday for the […]
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Out of control but hanging on
March 11, 2008; 1:21 pm
I feel sometimes like my life is careening out of control these days. Maybe it’s the deadlines. Yeah, it’s the deadlines. :o) I know other authors are in the same boat, but some handle it better and with more grace than others.
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I think I need a hobby…
March 10, 2008; 11:31 am
As I sit here waiting for news on three proposals I currently have out, I find that I’m not sure what to do with my time.
In recently conversations I’ve had with the Others (aka: people who are not in any way connected with the publishing industry) I realize one very important thing…
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A Short Post
March 7, 2008; 6:29 pm
Hi there. I’m coming down with the flu and spent the morning in a courtroom (long, long story, suffice to say we triumphed) so this week’s entry will be very short. I just want to point out some fine writing about writing and also offer a few, probably very random, thoughts.
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The life cycle of a book . . .
March 6, 2008; 1:00 am
I can remember when I was naïve enough to think that all you had to do was sit down and write a book. Once your muse whispered the kernel of an idea in your mind, giving life to a whole new set of characters, you would approach the computer with something close to reverence […]
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Winner of Michele Lang book
March 4, 2008; 2:46 pm
Thank you again to to Michele Lang for guest blogging with us yesterday! She’s chosen a winner for the signed copy of NETHERWOOD and it is…
CHRISTINE
Congrats Christine! Please contact Michele with your mailing address at michele@michelelang.com.
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Guest Blogger: Author Michele Lang
March 3, 2008; 10:49 am
The Midnight Hour welcomes author Michele Lang, whose novel NETHERWOOD has just been released from Dorchester SHOMI. She’ll be giving away a signed copy of the book to a lucky commenter today, so please make sure to leave a comment!
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