Author: rachellepaigecampbell

#SYTYCW15 Entries I’m loving (Part 1)

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Another year of #SYTYCW and another accomplished group of entries. Harlequin’s contest always brings out talented authors and this year is no different. In between editing and writing, I’ve been reading a lot. Below are links to some of my favorites so far (contest deadline is coming up)IMG_2031.

Out of Focus  by Fallon DeMornay for Superromance

Protecting the Cowboy’s Baby by Elle Marlow for Special Edition

The Senator’s Son by Anna Albo for Carina Press

The Spy Who Saved Me by Fiona Marsden for Carina Press

If you love romance, check out the contest on Wattpad. This year an entire manuscript has to be uploaded by every contestant. So there’s plenty to read.

AND–If you get a chance, please check out my entry Tidal Patterns. It’s a sweet romance that I hope you’ll love. I had a ton of fun writing (and editing) this one. Thanks as always for your support!

Plotting…

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Lately, I’ve been repeating myself. I’ll be running errands with my kids and will start thinking up a new blog post. I have the entire thing in my mind and when I sit down to write it, I look through my old posts and realize…I’ve already said it!

What am I saying? THANK YOU.  Thank you for reading my books, for following me on twitter, for finding me here, and for your support. This year, I took a chance on myself. With my fantasy football winnings, I started this website, hired a freelance editor, and published my first book. I released the book to very little fanfare, unsure of myself. But over the summer, with the support of some amazing people in the romance community and with a book picked up for Kindle Press (coming next week!), my confidence has grown.

My success looks very different from someone else’s. And that’s okay. Neither are negated because they aren’t equal. I’m continuing to learn and grow as an author and am excited for whatever comes next.

I had a goal to finish (this round of) edits and post my entry into this year’s #SYTYCW15 contest by Saturday. I beat that goal, getting it up last weekend, and have had a bit of unexpected downtime. I’m plotting out the final two books in the True North series and am drafting a “between the books” novella following the heroines of Anchored in the Bay and Tiny Island Summer.

Most authors identify themselves as either a plotter or a pantser (flying by the seat of your pants and making it up as you go). I’m a combination of the two, but like mapping out the next stories so I’m not repeating myself. These are fun stories. With the novella, you’ll get a glimpse into some of my favorite characters after their HEA (happily ever after). And…if you were reading the epilogue to Anchored in the Bay carefully, you’ll have realized that Francois is leaving…

Before I get ahead of myself (still have to write those books), check out Tidal Patterns it’s a sweet romance I’ve entered for the Heartwarming line at Harlequin. The entire book is up on Wattpad for free.  You can download an app and read this on your phone too.

Looking for a great read?

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Tucked Away by Jennie Marts

If you love hot cowboys, small towns, and beautiful country, be sure to check this one out.

Back Cover Blurb: Sometimes you find what you need in unlikely places…

Charlie Ryan’s cheating fiancé left her with a broken heart and even broker bank account. She’s hit rock bottom, but everything is about to change. Suddenly, she’s inherited a Montana farm named Tucked Away from a grandmother she never knew existed. A fresh start is just what she needs – and no men in her future this time, even if the local vet is as hot as a Montana summer.

Zack Cooper is content with his simple life. Running his veterinary practice and raising his daughter are enough to keep him busy, and he doesn’t need a high-maintenance city girl like his ex who plans to sell her grandma’s ranch and split faster than a setting sun. So why can’t he stop thinking about Charlie and her hot-pink cowboy boots…and the way her eyes say she wants to stay while her lips tease him with plans of leaving?

Just when both start to believe love might be worth the risk…one night will change everything.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I’m under no obligation to post the books I review on my website, but when I find a “keeper” I want to share with you!

Tucked Away is a heartwarming (and HOT) story of finding home where (and when) you least expect it. Jennie Marts’ is an excellent storyteller and transports the reader to the beautiful Montana farm and small town. Unexpected twists kept the story fresh and fun. Crossing my fingers that a certain diner owner gets her own book.