Friday, 12 April 2013

It's My Calliversary - Whoop Whoop!!!

Can you believe it's been a year already? I. SURE.CAN'T.

It's exactly a year ago today that my lovely Editor called with that life-changing, OMG-I-must-be-dreaming 2 book deal. I'm 100% sure I've never said yes so fast to anything, lol.

So what's happened in the last year?

I've sold three more books to Harlequin Presents. Yep, I got word that Book 4 sold on Tuesday *happy dances*. For those who've read my debut and asked about him, this is Rafael, Marco's brother from The Price of Success's story. I loved writing this book - simply because Rafael is completely, unashamedly irreverent but deeply troubled too!

Even more good news regarding this book - it'll be out as a 2-in-1 US release this Christmas, so you get to read the two stories together, yay! I don't have title details yet but I'll let you know as soon as I do.

I'm also awaiting news on a possible earlier-than-fall release date for my Entangled Suspense story so watch this space.
It's been a wild, thrilling, often sleepless journey - who needs sleep, right? - and I couldn't have asked for a better set of editors, CPs and author friends to share it with - the support has been truly awesome.  

So what's on the horizon for the next year?

Hopefully more books!!! I intend to keep writing the stories I love until someone wakes me up from this dream - sorry, too sickly? Well...it HAS been a dream come true.

I'm also moving heaven and earth (and possibly seducing my bank manager) to try and attend a conference or two in the next year for the chance to meet some online author friends, readers, and my CPs!

Lastly, to celebrate this awesome day, I'm giving away 3, yep THREE copies of The Sinful Art of Revenge to three commenters. To win, just comment here or visit my Facebook page (where I will be posting some snippets throughout the day) and answer this quick, easy question: What's the name of my heroine from The Sinful Art of Revenge? If you're looking for the answer here, just click on the first chapter widget and find out. See? It's that easy!

The contest will be open till Monday.

Good luck!
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16 comments:

  1. Desere12 April 2013 at 10:09

    Maya this book was incredible and I am not surprised at all that you got the call! A huge congrats to you and all your success I wish you many happy sales! And the answer is Reiko.

    Desere

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  2. Sally Clements12 April 2013 at 11:11

    Congratulations on your calliversary, Maya!

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  3. Maya Blake12 April 2013 at 11:22

    Thanks for entering, Desere, and for the well-wishes :)

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  4. Maya Blake12 April 2013 at 11:23

    Thank you, Sally! xx

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  5. Nina12 April 2013 at 13:09

    Happy calliversary Maya. I can't believe its a year. Nina xx

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  6. Kate Reedwood and Felicity Kates12 April 2013 at 13:28

    A year ago. Wow. I remember jumping up and down when I found out your good news. You've worked so hard for this and deserve all the success. Finished The Sinful Art of Revenge just yesterday, and I loved it. Looking forward to reading many, many more. xo

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  7. Lisa Weaver12 April 2013 at 15:46

    Congratulations on your calliversary Maya! I have a novel under consideration with HQ as a result of their Presents Fast Track last April, so I allowed myself a moment to fantasize about what it would be like to get The Call. A girl has to dream! I have a long way to go on my journey towards publication but stories like yours fuel the fire. Love your work and I look forward to reading more!

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  8. Maisey12 April 2013 at 18:00

    Has it REALLY been a year? I'm so happy for you Maya. :) And I want you at some conferences too!! Atlanta???

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  9. Maya Blake15 April 2013 at 09:50

    Thanks, Nina!

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  10. Maya Blake15 April 2013 at 09:50

    Awww, thank you so much, Kate! You're awesome :)

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  11. Maya Blake15 April 2013 at 09:51

    Hi Lisa! Good luck with your novel and whatever happens, never give up! Thanks for the congrats and kind words :)

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  12. Maya Blake15 April 2013 at 09:52

    Thank you, Maisey! Yep, it's been a year. Flown by hasn't it? No conference for me this year :( I'm keeping everything crossed I can make one next year :)

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  13. Caroline16 April 2013 at 20:06

    Congratultions on you Calliversary, Maya. 4 books is fab! Caroline x

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  14. Maya Blake17 April 2013 at 10:05

    Thanks, Caroline :) x

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  15. Dani Collins20 April 2013 at 03:22

    I just bought it, Maya. And I'm probably too late for the freebie anyway :) But congrats on your calliversary!

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  16. Maya Blake23 April 2013 at 10:43

    Thanks so much for buying the book, Dani and for the congrats!

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