R.T. Wolfe

Thank you, Sharon, for your thoughtful read and review of my romantic suspense novel, Black Creek, due out September 24th! I’m sure the main character, Brie Chapman, would be pleased with your stamp of approval on her landscaping and gardening work.

“Black Creek is a book that can be enjoyed anywhere – on the beach, in a lounge chair, or relaxing in bed.  The lives of two families and friends are intertwined despite their hardships and losses.  Suspicions, love interests, and conflicts occur at intervals that keep the reader’s interest.  The main character’s careers as teacher and landscaper draw her into the life of a neighbor, which kindles yet another emotional phase for her.  Readers are left in suspense to the very end as to who the villain is and the “whys” being answered.  Ms. Wolfe’s description of landscape designs gives her audience a visual for their mind’s eye.  The choices of plants indicate that research was done not only on the environmental and horticultural needs necessary for that region, but also for aesthetic purposes.”

Sharon Jaeger

University of Illinois Master Gardener of McLean County

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Tentative Release Date for Black Creek: I signed with Crimson Romance in early June. Black Creek is slated to be released on September 24th. It will be available on Kindle, Nook, iTunes and more as well as by print-on-demand through Amazon or by stopping in any Barnes and Noble.

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!