Marla, thanks for the comment. I am an Oldham by marriage. My husbands family live in Walnut Ridge Arkansas. I met him in my home town in northern Illinois about 38 years ago. After doing some research for his family we found they came by way of Kentucky - North Carolina, New England and England. I've got a lot of paperwork on it. Your family must be there somewhere because the original John Oldham came from England in 1623 on the ship Anne with the Mayflower contingent of ships. Email me for some more info we can share.
Thanks for the suggestions. I kind of like "Rosie's Riveting Recipes" Catchy word plays do work. My publisher has another cookbook called "Potluck Survival Guide: the Care and Feeding of the Athletic Supporter." That book gets a lot of attention.
I write historicals. My first, Through Tempest Forged is set in the early stages of the American Revolution, in Virginia. I love historicals--they are my very favorite reads! It's great to meet you!
Marla--okay, here's the thing. I write Western Historical Romances--specifically Texas 1800's. I tried three NY pubs, and realized I did not write as they want--macho, macho men, who are always in charge and the little lady followed suit. Mine have flawed heroes, while at the same time, are strong and hard-willed--I guess I'd say sometimes they're a little clueless while being handsome and charming. So, I studied the e-pubs, made a list and checked it twice--actually I made a sort of spread sheet--and The Wild Rose Press came out on top. So, I polished my best one and submitted. Within 24 hours, I had a contract. (I now have five with them). Yes, many say the Western Historical is dead, and readers are looking for chick-lit, vampires, werewolves, and shape-shifters (never have figured out what that is.) BUT--I am stubborn and persistant and have since learned that romance readers still love the historical cowboy--and the contemporary cowboy, too. On The Wild Rose Press home page, their top ten best sellers has mine--ALL MY HOPES AND DREAMS--for the fifth week. Most of their releases never make the top ten. And if they do they stay maybe 2-3 three weeks, max. Mine has done very well.
I've been involved with three book signings--not mine because the print is not out yet--but I've taken my business cards and I make a hot pink flyer. Guess what? The majority of people look at the vampire, werewolf, well, you get the picture, but when they see my book cover and my cowboy, it's something they understand and reach for my stuff. I began my journey declaring the Western Romance is not dead. The NY pubs think so--but I don't. On Wild Rose, there are, I think, about a dozen "lines." The Western Historical line (the Cactus Rose) has only about 8 authors--the others have 20, 30, 40, 50. But guess what? The Cactus line is popular.
I also said in the previous e-mail that I write historicals that aren't true romance. they have a little love story in there, but it's not a romance novel. One is about a 16-year-old girl in North Texas in 1901 who become involved with a man accused of murder in a coal moining town nearby. The story is about the "coming of age" of a sixteen year-old girl. This kind of novel is difficult to place. Good luck--later--Celia Yeary
Marla--thanks for inviting me as your friend. Done. I love to meet other authors who write historicals. Right now, my focus is on Nineteenth Century Texas--the cowboy and romance! But I dabble in writing more historical than romance--so far, not much luck. But I'm still working on it. I love your art work--one of my wishes is to be an artist--but alas, I have zero talent. Later--Celia Yeary
Marla, I love your work! I wish I had gone to art school like I had originally planned on. I had actually got into the Art School of Pittsburgh, but life got in the way and I had to turn down the acceptance. But I'm working on my first novel. Never had anything published, but I'm working on it. I've always loved to write stories and poems. But I'll get there soon enough.
Marla, not only do I like to read as I said, but I also love writing; my first book was released November 2008, and I am so excited.
Writing the book,Journaling:Twenty Plus Reasons Why You Should Start Now, is the highlight of my career so far.
I plan to start my second book, another self growth, self help, spirituality work shortly.
Barbara
Thank you for your invitation to be friends - I've gratefully accepted. Your books look extremely interesting - and as a history buff I'm always glad when something catches my attention. Looking forward to reading your work.
Marla, It is my pleasure to meet you, I am fairly new here, but am already finding it a friendly place to be. Blessings this beautiful time of the year.
Marla, I am delighted to accept your invitation to be my friend.This site is a God send for me; I will definitely promote it among my writer friends.
Yes, I do enjoy reading historical novels, but you, write them. How wonderful!
Your art work covers are very impressive. I look forward to chatting with you and others on the site.
This type of art I wish to use for my books as well. Just to find the person able to do it ... that is the problem. I love books that are illustrated like in the style of the 1800 adventure books.
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I write historicals. My first, Through Tempest Forged is set in the early stages of the American Revolution, in Virginia. I love historicals--they are my very favorite reads! It's great to meet you!
Barb
I've been involved with three book signings--not mine because the print is not out yet--but I've taken my business cards and I make a hot pink flyer. Guess what? The majority of people look at the vampire, werewolf, well, you get the picture, but when they see my book cover and my cowboy, it's something they understand and reach for my stuff. I began my journey declaring the Western Romance is not dead. The NY pubs think so--but I don't. On Wild Rose, there are, I think, about a dozen "lines." The Western Historical line (the Cactus Rose) has only about 8 authors--the others have 20, 30, 40, 50. But guess what? The Cactus line is popular.
I also said in the previous e-mail that I write historicals that aren't true romance. they have a little love story in there, but it's not a romance novel. One is about a 16-year-old girl in North Texas in 1901 who become involved with a man accused of murder in a coal moining town nearby. The story is about the "coming of age" of a sixteen year-old girl. This kind of novel is difficult to place. Good luck--later--Celia Yeary
Writing the book,Journaling:Twenty Plus Reasons Why You Should Start Now, is the highlight of my career so far.
I plan to start my second book, another self growth, self help, spirituality work shortly.
Barbara
Thank you for your invitation to be friends - I've gratefully accepted. Your books look extremely interesting - and as a history buff I'm always glad when something catches my attention. Looking forward to reading your work.
Yes, I do enjoy reading historical novels, but you, write them. How wonderful!
Your art work covers are very impressive. I look forward to chatting with you and others on the site.
Barbara Henry
Your books all look very exciting and most interesting. Thanks for the invite as well.
Happy Holidays.
arol
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