Free 99!

While I diligently work on edits for Second Nature I thought I'd throw in something fun. Tomorrow only, get First Position for FREE! :) If you haven't gotten around to downloading it, now's your chance - act fast!

Look for an excerpt from Second Nature sometime next week and, dare I say, maybe some cover art...

It's Finally Here!!

Almost two months post release date (I know, I know) First Position is finally live. Hooray! I'm so incredibly excited to share the first part of Lana and Rowan's love story and look forward to hearing your feedback.

I'll be making a greater effort to be present via social media because we all know it's my weak point. Catch me on Twitter @alicarterwrites or on Facebook. I have one...I think. I can't wait to get Second Nature out as well. The scheduled release is October 2014. Keep an eye out for a cover reveal and the opportunity to score an advanced reader copy!

Half-Baked Bread & Literature

I had a conversation with myself last night in which I relentlessly beat my head against the keyboard for like...5 solid minutes. No concussion, thank goodness, but an epiphany I wasn't quite expecting.

The truth about being a writer is that it's hard - not just to sit down and get words onto paper, but to release your work to the public with the confidence that it's written to your standard of perfection.

I promise nothing that's Pulitzer worthy, but I do want to promise that the words you read are well thought out and meaningful to not only my characters, but to the plot as well. At the heart of this, I'm also a reader and when I consume half-baked literature it bums me out and makes me sick.

It won't be much longer. Minor changes are on the horizon and a heaping dose of patience and love. I'm learning as I go :)

The Social Part Of Media

I'll be the first to admit that blogging and social media is not my strong suit. Sometimes my head is so far up in the clouds that things get tabled that are otherwise fairly important. The good news: novels/novellas/short stories never get tabled. The bad news: social media does - BUT - I'm getting better about it.

First Position is launching on August 12th with Second Nature close behind. Look for the cover reveal for novella 2 in the Body Double series sometime in the next month!

Cover Reveal: First Position

The day is finally here. Book one of the Body Double series launches July 8th but the cover is ready for release. I'm so excited! I hope the cover engages readers as much as it did me. I feel it's a true reflection of the ambiance of the book and I'm excited to see how it's received. So...without further ado:

You can check out the synopsis on Goodreads or on my website. Stay tuned for excerpts and other upcoming surprises ;)

The Busy Bus

What happens when you're always busy? Is it a good thing? Yes. No. YESNO. It's a tough answer and I feel like it could go any way at anytime. Needless to say I've been riding the busy bus. In fact, I submitted First Position to Goodreads and refined the blurb, which felt nice like. The cover reveal should occur next weekend - and I am soooo excited :) As my list of "To Dos" is slowly dwindling, I sigh with relief but also feel immensely antsy. I already have so many other ideas I'm ready to put down on paper that I wish I had more hours in my day! I'm sure I'm not alone. To my friends who feel like they are constantly riding the busy bus, remember to get off every now and then to relax, recollect, & recharge. I know for me that's sometimes all I really need.

You're Attracted To What??

I once had a man approach me and ask "Is it odd that I find your ankles attractive?" My immediate thought was YES. YES. Ummm...YES! and I prepared to tell him so, but then I realized... I'm attracted to some rather strange body parts myself.

The other day I found myself lusting after a man's calves, granted I felt silly for doing so. But it didn't hamper my desire nor the urge to reach out and feel their strength. I didn't act on that urge - lucky for him ;) 

It's not just limbs, lips, brows, and hips that attract women and men to each other. It can be something as simple as the tone of their voice (Ethan Peck) or the way they smell. I loved how Hermione describes freshly cut grass as one of the scents that attract her when reacting to Amortentia (Harry Potter).

Today I'm challenging myself to really think what attracts my characters to each other. Sure, beauty is always a predominant reason, but often times the strongest bonds are forged on the simplest of traits.