Progress So Far

  • Romance writer - Historical. Contemporary and Intrigue
  • 2 books written for HarperImpulse

Thursday, 7 April 2011

My 1st *EVER* Sale!

.....before you all get too excited it's not for a book, but for one of my short stories. But that doesn't stop me from being cock-a-hoop. The reality is - someone likes my writing, enough to *pay* me for it. Not enough to give up the day job ;) - but enough to treat myself and the DH to a nice meal somewhere nice!

The short story is entitled "What Friends Are For" - and it's going to be published in The Weekly News (not sure when). I wrote this story in about an hour to sub to my on-line short story writing critique group. To be honest I didn't think it was that good! I've subbed short stories (that have been rejected) that I have thought were a lot better. But hey - what do I know about what editors really want/like!?

So where do I go now? Well to be honest it's kick-started the muse which has been seriously lacking of late since I've moved house. I'm going to tweak some short stories and sub them off, as well as check out Carina Press submissions guidelines. I might send off one of my "Romans" to them. Take care. Caroline x
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  1. Suzanne Ross Jones7 April 2011 at 15:49

    This is terrific news, Caroline, well done.

    And I think the story's fab - can't wait to see it in The Weekly News.

    XX

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  2. Judy Jarvie7 April 2011 at 16:07

    Yey - you are on fire Caroline! Very well done! Yes ... Carina ... well, those Romans are very very good - subbing fever may just be a very good habit to follow! jx

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  3. Karen7 April 2011 at 16:38

    Brilliant news, well done! Looking forward to seeing it in print.

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  4. Amanda7 April 2011 at 16:48

    CONGRATULATIONS! X

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  5. Sally Clements7 April 2011 at 17:35

    Yay! Go Caroline!

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  6. Caroline7 April 2011 at 17:55

    Thanks Everyone! Caroline xx

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  7. Judith Arnopp7 April 2011 at 18:08

    Brilliant, well done!

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  8. Jackie Ashenden7 April 2011 at 20:10

    Fabulous, Caroline!! That's soooo cool!!

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  9. Colette McCormick7 April 2011 at 22:52

    Congratulations - I knew it was just a matter of time.

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  10. Lacey Devlin8 April 2011 at 02:20

    CONGRATS Caroline! I'm so excited for you!

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  11. Rachael Johns8 April 2011 at 02:57

    WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Caroline! Such fabulous news. And I can just feel your excitement - know how you feel *grin*!!!

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  12. Scarlet Wilson8 April 2011 at 07:49

    Well done Caroline, that's fabulous news!

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  13. Caroline8 April 2011 at 08:30

    Thanks everyone! Caroline x

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  14. Rachael Thomas8 April 2011 at 10:11

    FANTASTIC! Well done Caroline. Let us know when it's out.

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  15. Caroline8 April 2011 at 10:21

    Thanks Rachael! Caroline ;)

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  16. Romy Sommer10 April 2011 at 10:12

    Yay Caroline. That's such great news! May there be many, many more where that came from!

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  17. Caroline10 April 2011 at 15:23

    Thanks Romy! Caroline x

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  18. Bluestocking Mum11 April 2011 at 15:50

    Well done you - well deserved success and a foot in the door for attracting the agent for that book!

    And you've cracked something that many can't, getting a story published. You should be very pleased with yourself.

    xx

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  19. Caroline29 April 2011 at 17:38

    Thanks BSM. All I need to do now is write some more...;o) Caroline x

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