My Naughty Holiday Card
This has been such a busy year. Whew!
Let’s see. In March, I finished the first draft of “A Vampire’s Kiss: Book One of the Manigault Vampires.” But the next day I discovered the ebook publisher of my “The Rune Witch Series” had gone out of business. Eek! That series had been scheduled to come out in the spring. But now it was out of print before it even went into print.
Eek!
This was just one more disaster in a year full of disasters. Not only had I been censored several times in 2009 (and it was only March…Yeesh!), but I’d also had to fight to save the integrity of one of my novels from a crazy editor in January.
Fortunately, I’m no dummy. Really, I’m not. Trust me, I had no problem seeing the writing on the wall. In bright red letters it said: GET AN AGENT…THIS SLUT NEEDS PROTECTION!!!
Eek!
Hey, it’s not like I haven’t had an agent before. I have. Wow, what a nightmare that was. Whew! Luckily I got rid of her with a minimum of damage. Seriously. I heard her next client took her to court, so I really lucked out. Since then agents have contacted me every few years. But I’d always turned them down, because the timing was never right. Either I wasn’t in the market for an agent, or I didn’t feel the love from them like I should. 
Anyway, because of all the disasters in the spring, I had to put the vamp novel aside to finish the first book in my memoir series (”Being Naughty & Loving Every Minute of It”), so I could interest an agent. Two months later in May I found an awesome agent (Rick), who quickly found a new publisher for me. But this publisher wanted an exclusive. I can’t tell you how many times I heard: “Laura, I want ALL of you.”
Okay, darlin’, you got it. *lusty grin*
That meant I spent the summer getting “The Rune Witch Series” and the memoir ready for the new publisher, while Rick bought out all the contracts from my other publishers.
He just finalized the deal with the last publisher two weeks ago (which is how I ended up with all those free poetry books…Yay!). And, as you know, October and November have been hardworking months for me on the new website with my brilliant web designer, Alex.
Now the year is almost over, and the holidays are fast approaching. Time to think about my Naughty Holiday Card.
Oh, joy and happiness!
That’s right. Every year I create a special holiday card for my readers/fans/friends. No need to warn you how x-rated and wicked it is, right? *kinky grin*
This week I’ve been getting my snail mailing list shaped up to send out my 2009 card. If you’d like to receive it and you aren’t on my list (meaning you didn’t get one from me last year), send me your snail mailing address, and I’ll mail one to you (I’ll probably mail them next week). All you have to do is email your snail mailing address to laurastamps@mindspring.com and I’ll put you on the list.
In other news, Ron Graham wrote about me on his totally cool business blog Monday night. Alrightyyyy! The blog post is titled “Laura Stamps: Life Out Loud.” He did an awesome job on it, and my fans and readers on Facebook and Twitter were buzzing about it all day yesterday. Check it out at http://thenewstartmeup.wordpress.com/2009/11/17/laura-stamps-life-out-loud/
Okay, back to work on my holiday card mailing list….see ya!
xoxo
Laura Stamps (c)
Author of Paranormal Erotica & Romance Novels
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Laura Stamps (c)
Author of Paranormal Erotica & Romance Novels
Check out my “Laura Stamps” Fan Page at Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/sexwitch
Follow me on Twitter at:
http://twitter.com/naughtypussycat
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November 18th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
I can't wait for your naughty holiday card!!!
November 18th, 2009 at 6:52 pm
You're gonna love it. It's sooooooooo bad! *naughty grin*
November 18th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Hey I hope you still have my snail mail…. I'll be looking for your card as well…. Read Ron's blog post he's certainly got you pegged… LOL
November 18th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
Thanks, Jan! Glad you enjoyed Ron's post about me. You're on the list. I just checkd.
November 18th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Hey Laura! Loved Ron's post. Way to go, gf! Hoping you have my address, too. I haven't been around much online lately…but have some time off coming up in a few days. Maybe we can catch up soon. Hugs!! ~ Cheryl
November 18th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Hey, girlfriend! Great to hear from you! Yeah, I already added your name to the list. BTW, did you see on FB that I was giving away a free cat poetry book yesterday. Do you want it? I can't remember if I already gave you one or not. Let me know, and I'll send you a copy. Rick got a bunch for me from that publisher.
November 19th, 2009 at 1:23 am
Hey girl so you are going to spice up my Christmas!!! Well that sounds GOOD. LOL
} I just sent you my address and am looking forward to your very enteresting card. *naughty smile*
Man you have had a roller coaster of a year. I am glade it has gotten better and hoping it stays that way. One thing about it, you will keep the fun in it.
Poetry, Hummmmmm
November 19th, 2009 at 1:36 am
Thanks, Melody, you're gonna laugh like crazy when you see it! BTW, did you ask for the free poetry book when I posted about it on FB yesterday? If not, let me know and I'll send you one.
November 19th, 2009 at 1:53 am
I am glad everything is coming together. Looking forward to signed editions of your new books. I'll email you my new addy since i've moved since last year. LOVED the card last year!!!
November 19th, 2009 at 2:31 am
I missed poetry the poetry books. I would love to get one, Thanks B)
November 19th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Thanks, Kenjii!!
November 19th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
I didn't think I remembered mailing one to you on Tuesday, so that's why I asked. Cool! I'll mail one to you tomorrow!
November 20th, 2009 at 12:16 am
Thanks, looking forward to it. ; )