An annoncement!
(12)Tap. Tap.
So I have an announcement to make. When I started writing in 2012, it was almost by accident. I hadn’t planned on being a writer because I loved being a reader. That was my entire book identity.
Then in the fall of 2012, I decided (kind of on a dare) to take the http://nanowrimo.org challenge. For those not familiar, Nano is where you write 50,000 words in the month of November.
At the end of November, I had 50K words of what would eventually become Undeclared. But it wasn’t finished. It was just a jumble of words and sentences. I set it aside.
I told a writer friend about it. Jessica Clare. She told me I had to finish it and so I did. When I was done, I had a book and I thought, gosh, I should self publish this and see what that process is like. So I did that. And then I wrote another book and then another.
And some really amazing things happened. I made friends with other authors like the amazing Katy Evans. Last Hit was optioned for a movie by Tony Krantz of Flame Ventures (http://variety.com/exec/tony-krantz/), the Hitman series was sold to Berkley, a division of Penguin Publishing, Montlake Romance bought the rights to Losing Control/Taking Control.
And I wrote more books.
But at the same time I ran (and have run) a very big romance publishing blog called Dear Author. I started the blog in 2006 with my friend Jayne. I’ve kept the two separate for the entire time because I wanted to build my reputation as an author without using the platform of my romance blog. And I wanted the blog to stay as reader centric as possible. Yes, we do give critical opinions on the site as I’ve always felt that is supremely important for the vitality of the community.
And if you’ve followed me here or in the Charlotte group, you know that I’m totally cool with critical opinions of my books as well.
I’m coming out to all of you and I hope that you’ll continue to treat me the same–as a fellow reader who loves romance books (so much that I’ve maintained a blog about it for over nine years) and as an author who writes books that you enjoy, and even love.
I’m still the same Jen. (That’s my real name btw). I’m still going to be writing books. I’m still going to be recommending books I love. I still want you around, even if you don’t love my books or love the same books I love.
I want to be around people who are passionate about reading which is what all of you are. I’m so grateful for anyone who has read the books, interacted with me here or elsewhere. It’s been really amazing.
Share this post:
12 Comments:
Leave a Reply
Available Titles
Keep in Touch
by
GA!! You know I’ll always love your face Jen!! <3 Carrie
You are awesome @Carrie. Thank you.
You are amazing! You are still the same person, just happier because you can be who you are to everyone!!!! Good for you! Keep the awesome books coming Jen!!! I’m anxiously awaiting Last Kiss and Last Hope…I’ve read all of your other books 🙂 Keep smiling!
I loved everything you’ve written. Excited for what you put out next! Thank you for taking that 50k word challenge.
I’m a fan of your books and thinks it’s awesome that you write AND read. Can’t wait for your next book and the books there after!
I have read all of your books, and I have loved every single one of them. I will continue to read your books and can’t wait for more to come. I respect you as a writer and i too love to read. My family and friends think I am crazy because I read all day when I am home or on the road. I call myself a readerholic and i fine with that. Keep doing what you are doing and who cares what everyone else will think. Thank you again for writing some awesome books.
Love, Love, Love your books. And I think that you are amazing for doing all that you do. I know it isn’t easy. Keep being you and doing what you love!!! People are always going to hate on you. Don’t take it personal because for every 1 hater you have 5-10 people who love you!
Jen I love your books!!! You keep writing and I will keep reading!!! Thank you
Jen I’m an avid reader of your books and will always be. Keep writing ! (Nic – Sizzling Pages)
I have totally enjoyed all your books and look forward to more! I have read 8 of your books the only 1’s i haven’t read read yet ate the last hit series. You rock!! So thank you for them all!
I read the DA post, fearing a closure or departure announcement, but I never expected the dual-hat news!
It makes no diff to me as a reader. The books are entertaining and well-written. They don’t pretend to advance world peace or find a solution to Guatanamo and, most importantly, I enjoy the escapism they offer… 🙂
As far as DA is concerned, I have always been impressed with its balanced and sensible content. It is not anti-this or anti-that; it is pro-readers.
Mainly, I am annoyed and angry when anyone’s privacy is being breached in a manner which is not of their choosing. Anything else is just piffle!
You folks are awesome. Thank you.