After a whirlwind of a week (or two!), I decided to sign with Crimson Romance. I am truly looking forward to working with them. Black Creek will be available through several ebook devices and through print-on-demand. The latter is a term for purchasing a print copy through an order, then having it mailed to you–as done through Amazon–or you ordering, then picking it up–as in at a Barnes and Noble. I’ll post more details here and on Facebook and Twitter as I learn them.
I can’t thank my amazing and wonderful readers enough for their hounding, support, pushing, support, humbling me and support! You’re truly wonderful and are a huge part of this.
Much to some of my fellow-authors’ demise, this biggest piece of what I’m taking away from this process is a clearer picture of why I write. When I was offered the first contract I was thrilled! But they wanted me to cut 12 to 17 K from my 92 K novel. Then, the snowball began its decent down the hill, picking up size and momentum as it went. Other companies moved my work to the top of previewing queue. Another offer emerged. I was thrilled again! But they wanted me sign for three years and agree to right of first refusal for subsequent novels in the series.
I realized I really just want to write novels.
I didn’t want to cut 12 K and didn’t want to commit to such a binding contract. I wasn’t in the author world when self-publishing was a four-letter word and was perfectly willing to dive into this on my own. All my ducks were in a row and I built up my confidence enough to request the one company ‘cut their cut’ to 6 K and the other company to drop the right of first refusal clause. To my surprise, both graciously offered to bend.
So, here I am a Crimson Romance author. I am revved and ready to fly. And I have you, my readers, to thank for it. Thank you!
Way to go Tanya!!!I’m so happy for you.
You did the right thing Tanya. I’m sure many writers have experienced regret when they read their printed novel only to find something that is not quite theirs. But non the less, it’s odd really because the editing and redrafting process is such a ruthless procedure when it’s in our own hands. We mercilessly tear out every character, every setting, every paragraph, and every word that does not meet with our obsessive aesthetic preferences as well as the whims and predilections of our hearts. But when all is said and done, and we’ve gone through the ceaseless process as to which characters, and chapters, and words get to stay, we suddenly become very attached to them. If you think about it it’s not unlike dating really….tongue in cheek. And God forbid that our mother, or our best friend should suggest to us that that Mr. or Mrs. right may be all wrong.
Your book is incredible and is about to be enjoyed by MILLIONS. I can’t wait to get my hands on a printed copy and I hope to have the opportunity to have it signed by the author.