What happens when real life and romance come together? A book that will make you fall in love one more time!
I'm pleased to bring you Cinnamon. It's my way of giving you the opportunity to get to know me as an author. When you are done reading, I'd appreciate your stopping by my Kiosk and letting me know what you think.
Check the bottom of this page for Terry Spear's newest classes on writing.
Wanting Amanda by E. Ayers
Amanda is a girl from the wrong side of the tracks raising her two younger siblings alone. She grew up in the projects, watching her mother turn tricks for money. Having been molested as a child she avoids men, until she meets Mac, a wealthy businessman who simply wants the chance to build a life with her. (sensuous romance)
Recently contracted, this is the first of several River City romance novels about young urbanites who are making a difference in an eastern American mid-sized city. Each novel is unique just as every love story should be. Wanting Amanda is the first in the series.
Wanting Amanda will be available in print and in ebook form. Come back often for a sneak peek at the lives of Amanda and Mac. Being a rather private person, it's taken a little arm twisting, but Mac has consented to an interview.
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I'm going to be running contests and drawings so make sure you stop back often and join the fun! Be sure to stop by the Kiosk and sign up for mailings.
Do authors fall in love with their characters? Absolutely! If we didn't we couldn't write the stories that we do. But don't expect my characters to be prefect people. Put twenty women in a room and what are the odds any of them would be covergirl material? Do the same thing with men and how many would have washboard abs? So what makes someone handsome or pretty? It's all in the eyes of the beholder. Do you want a blonde with blue eyes or a redhead with freckles? Maybe it's the dark hair and dark eyes that that draw you into them? Sometimes it just doesn't matter. Do we really notice the flaws? Isn't it be nice to be loved for who we are and not for what we have or don't have?
While we're at it, who is today's prince charming? The answer is quite simple. It's today's businessman. He might own a plumbing business, be a stock broker, a computer programmer, or maybe he makes his living off the land. Don't you dare think that a farmer or a rancher isn't a businessman. They have to be! Gone are the castles as they've been replaced with beautiful homes overlooking the water or fancy condos, and for some it's an old Victorian house.
What does everyone strive for these days? A good life and someone wonderful to share it. But don't always expect that prince charming is going to be the one making the most money. In today's world sharing the financial responsibilities and the chores is important. Some men don't know the difference between a hammer and a screw driver or how to put laundry into the washer, while others can whip up a gourmet meal or sit patiently and explain what happened to the computer file that has vanished. Some won't take a bubble bath but others think it's fun. Everyone is different and that's what makes life interesting.
About Me
There's a little information about me. I'm a rather quiet person.
Short Story
Cinnamon is a novella. It's my read in one evening short story and I'm bringing it to you for free. So get comfortable and enjoy.
My Friends
Thank goodness for friends! Be sure to check out that page although it is far from complete. Many of these authors have taught me the craft of writing and I've learned from some of the best.
Kiosk
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Slow starts and sleepy endings to scenes and chapters can ruin a manuscript's chance of being published. Conversely, solid hooks can make the sale - as workshop instructor Terry Spear demonstrates, with six publishers currently hooked for six manuscripts. Setting such practical matters aside, what author wouldn't be thrilled to hear someone say, "I couldn't put the book down"? Strong hooks are a vital ingredient in strong writing. In this online class, which features lectures, discussion, practical exercises, and handouts, she'll teach students how to captivate readers with great openings, scene hooks, chapter cliff hangers, and intriguing back cover blurbs. Participants will master the hook in all its environments, from the query letter through the novel.
(2 weeks--11 lessons--$10)
Great way to start out your new year---
Creative ways to recapture your muse. Practice sessions designed to jumpstart your muse. Finding other writing avenues to give your muse the stimulation it needs to want to write again.
Even the biggest most successful writers were rejected not once, not twice but tons of times. So, does that mean authors like Tom Clancy, Dr. Seuss, Rowlings, Margaret Mitchell didnʼt have a great book because agents and editors rejected them before this? Not hardly. So in this 2-week online writing class, I'll give lectures on taking risks, adversity, goals, commitment, opportunities, taking it a step at a time, courage, dealing with doubts, and we'll do some exercises. The two week class has 4 lessons per week. Come join me for the two-week class designed to inspire you when rejections are getting you down.
How to Deal with Rejection & Do What You Love Most--Write!!
Terry Spear Heart of the Wolf, Don't Cry Wolf, The Vampire...In My Dreams, Winning the Highlander's Heart "Giving new meaning to the term alpha male."http://www.terryspear.com/
