Yep, it's me. Where have I been? You are all asking. Well, I'm still in my severe depression world. It so sucks. However, I have cut my medication in half, which is a good sign. The dosage I'm on seems to keep me on an even keel. Well, I thought it was. Last year in November I took an overdose. I was at breaking point. But oh God I will never do that again. Vomiting my guts up overnight in hospital was real acidic yuk and a never to be repeated episode.
But enough about depression. I'm still writing. I have ditched "Addiction" the sequel to Secret Eyes. It just wasn't working for me. Maybe some time in the future I will pick it up again. At the moment I am writing the first book in a new series "Sins of Silver Creek". Montana Blues is the title and basically it's a total rewrite of the very first book I ever wrote. Montana Blues is a M/M/F and I'm now starting to write the first love scene between the guys. I need some music on though for inspiration because this is going to be HOT!
Anyway that's it for a while. Maybe I'll blog again in another year's time!!!
Wednesday, 22 January 2014
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
Haven't blogged for a while
As the title suggests, I haven't blogged for a while. Don't know exactly why I'm blogging now... Actually, I do know. I need to offload. Get my frustrations out. Really, I'd like to shout out my frustrations, however, I'll probably be in breach of the peace, and some police officer will read me the riot act.
My first frustration is my inability to write. Addiction, the sequel to Secret Eyes, is only 1200 words long and not even past the first chapter stage. Either I don't want to get into my character's heads, or I can't. I suspect it's the former. I don't want to get into California and Anakin's heads because I really can't be bothered. This is due to my second frustration.
My second frustration is sales for Undercover Desires are, quite honestly, simply dreadful. I'm still in my very dark place, my severe depression rendering me useless and exhausted, but even so, I put everything I had into Undercover Desires, and I finished it. I wrote those two little words - The End. I really thought this was it, this was the book that would skyrocket. How wrong was I. That's the last time, and only time, I will be optimistic. I've always been a pessimist, and I'm going to stay that way from now on. Low sales aren't exactly encouraging me to continue with my writing. I mean, come on, why should I? I know. I know. I'm a moaning so-and-so. I know I should be grateful for being published in the first place. And I am. Really I am. I know friends who have degrees in writing and yet cannot find a publisher. And yet, the almost non-existent sales are seriously pissing me off. I want to yell at readers, why aren't you reading my book? Why are they choosing other authors? What's wrong with me? But I don't. I'm thankful for any sale, and hold any reader, wherever they are on the earth, who reads my books in very high regards.
My third frustration is, of course, my severe depression. It really sucks. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. Not that I have any. Well, I don't think so. I'm taking medication that makes me incredibly tired. Not good either. I can't win, can I? I sincerely hope my doctor's suggestion of reducing the dosage will combat the tiredness but will still lift my mood into a lighter place. God, I hope so.
And that concludes my blog... Actually, it should be rant, for now. When will I blog again? Who knows.
My first frustration is my inability to write. Addiction, the sequel to Secret Eyes, is only 1200 words long and not even past the first chapter stage. Either I don't want to get into my character's heads, or I can't. I suspect it's the former. I don't want to get into California and Anakin's heads because I really can't be bothered. This is due to my second frustration.
My second frustration is sales for Undercover Desires are, quite honestly, simply dreadful. I'm still in my very dark place, my severe depression rendering me useless and exhausted, but even so, I put everything I had into Undercover Desires, and I finished it. I wrote those two little words - The End. I really thought this was it, this was the book that would skyrocket. How wrong was I. That's the last time, and only time, I will be optimistic. I've always been a pessimist, and I'm going to stay that way from now on. Low sales aren't exactly encouraging me to continue with my writing. I mean, come on, why should I? I know. I know. I'm a moaning so-and-so. I know I should be grateful for being published in the first place. And I am. Really I am. I know friends who have degrees in writing and yet cannot find a publisher. And yet, the almost non-existent sales are seriously pissing me off. I want to yell at readers, why aren't you reading my book? Why are they choosing other authors? What's wrong with me? But I don't. I'm thankful for any sale, and hold any reader, wherever they are on the earth, who reads my books in very high regards.
My third frustration is, of course, my severe depression. It really sucks. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. Not that I have any. Well, I don't think so. I'm taking medication that makes me incredibly tired. Not good either. I can't win, can I? I sincerely hope my doctor's suggestion of reducing the dosage will combat the tiredness but will still lift my mood into a lighter place. God, I hope so.
And that concludes my blog... Actually, it should be rant, for now. When will I blog again? Who knows.
Saturday, 2 February 2013
Undercover Desires
Undercover Desires is now available to pre-order from www.bookstrand.com/undercover-desires. There is a 15% discount until midnight CST, February 20th.
Release date is February 13th.
This will probably be my last book published for a while. My severe depression has really wiped out my interest in everything, including writing.
For those who buy this book, I hope you enjoy Georgiana and Reed's journey. I would be grateful for any reviews.
Release date is February 13th.
This will probably be my last book published for a while. My severe depression has really wiped out my interest in everything, including writing.
For those who buy this book, I hope you enjoy Georgiana and Reed's journey. I would be grateful for any reviews.
Monday, 31 December 2012
Latest news
Lust in the First Degree (The Andersons 4) will be available in print in 4 - 6 weeks time. Hopefully just in time for Valentine's Day.
And speaking of Valentine's Day... Undercover Desires, my latest offering, has a release date of 14th February 2013.
Happy New Year. Enjoy tonight and stay safe.
Marie xx
And speaking of Valentine's Day... Undercover Desires, my latest offering, has a release date of 14th February 2013.
Happy New Year. Enjoy tonight and stay safe.
Marie xx
Tuesday, 20 November 2012
Spotlight Interview & Undercover Desires
Today, 20th November, I am a guest over at Lori King's blog. Check out my interview at http://lorikingbooks.wordpress.com/2012/11/19/in-the-spotlight-marie-jermy/
Sales for Lust in the First Degree have not been brilliant, but you won't find me complaining. Whether it's one book sold or 100, it's nice to see people reading the books that I've loved writing. As for reviews? I've had one from fellow Siren author Jan Bowles. She gave it 5 stars. Bless you, Jan. I really appreciate it.
My latest book Undercover Desires now stands at the 40k mark. Apart from some brain dead moments, it's coming along nicely. I believe another 2 chapters and it will be finished. By the time I've edited and polished it ready to be submitted, I'm hoping it will be 50k. However, I'm not at all happy with the last sex scene in the book. I don't know what it is but something's missing. Also the ensuing "pillow talk" is so naff, it's laughable. More work is needed on these areas. But I don't want to go overboard otherwise I'll be rolling my eyes more times than Ana in Fifty Shades of Grey!
Sales for Lust in the First Degree have not been brilliant, but you won't find me complaining. Whether it's one book sold or 100, it's nice to see people reading the books that I've loved writing. As for reviews? I've had one from fellow Siren author Jan Bowles. She gave it 5 stars. Bless you, Jan. I really appreciate it.
My latest book Undercover Desires now stands at the 40k mark. Apart from some brain dead moments, it's coming along nicely. I believe another 2 chapters and it will be finished. By the time I've edited and polished it ready to be submitted, I'm hoping it will be 50k. However, I'm not at all happy with the last sex scene in the book. I don't know what it is but something's missing. Also the ensuing "pillow talk" is so naff, it's laughable. More work is needed on these areas. But I don't want to go overboard otherwise I'll be rolling my eyes more times than Ana in Fifty Shades of Grey!
Friday, 2 November 2012
Lust in the First Degree
Lust in the First Degree (The Andersons 4) is now available to pre order from Bookstrand with a 10% discount until midnight CST, 22nd November. The link is www.bookstrand.com/lust-in-the-first-degree
Release date is 15th November.
Happy reading!
Release date is 15th November.
Happy reading!
Friday, 28 September 2012
Undercover Desires
At the moment I'm working on Undercover Desires. It's almost 30k, but once again, I find myself with a Titanic mental block. Oh, well. No doubt it will go. When? I don't have the foggiest.
Lust in the First Degree (The Andersons 4) has a release date of 18th November, which is almost a year since the release of Together Forever, the first in the Andersons series.
I honestly can't believe what I have achieved since April 2011 when I submitted my very first book Secret Eyes to Siren. The rejections from Mills and Boon are a distant memory now. I wonder if they are kicking themselves for rejecting not only Secret Eyes, but Together Forever and Animal Instincts. Probably not. Mills and Boon is a tough market to crack. Maybe, one day...
So what's next after Undercover Desires? Well, first off I think is the sequel to Secret Eyes. The title is Addiction. I keep getting ideas for chapters and my note book is stuffed full of them. I don't think I'm going to have a problem with Addiction.
Next, I think, will be Edge of Heaven. That one maybe a bit trickier, but I'm sure a coffee and a chat with a very good friend of mine, Mark Ovens, will get that one written and submitted.
And then I plan to write another series. The Sins of Silver Creek. I have already written the first book! It was my very first book that I wrote, had it critiqued, edited it from suggestions made by a Mills and Boon editor (I kid you not) and now with a few tweaks here and there, and name changes for the characters, it's done. Yay!!
Lust in the First Degree (The Andersons 4) has a release date of 18th November, which is almost a year since the release of Together Forever, the first in the Andersons series.
I honestly can't believe what I have achieved since April 2011 when I submitted my very first book Secret Eyes to Siren. The rejections from Mills and Boon are a distant memory now. I wonder if they are kicking themselves for rejecting not only Secret Eyes, but Together Forever and Animal Instincts. Probably not. Mills and Boon is a tough market to crack. Maybe, one day...
So what's next after Undercover Desires? Well, first off I think is the sequel to Secret Eyes. The title is Addiction. I keep getting ideas for chapters and my note book is stuffed full of them. I don't think I'm going to have a problem with Addiction.
Next, I think, will be Edge of Heaven. That one maybe a bit trickier, but I'm sure a coffee and a chat with a very good friend of mine, Mark Ovens, will get that one written and submitted.
And then I plan to write another series. The Sins of Silver Creek. I have already written the first book! It was my very first book that I wrote, had it critiqued, edited it from suggestions made by a Mills and Boon editor (I kid you not) and now with a few tweaks here and there, and name changes for the characters, it's done. Yay!!
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