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!

16 comments:

  1. 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. Congratulations on your calliversary, Maya!

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

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

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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Awww, thank you so much, Kate! You're awesome :)

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

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

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

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

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