We would like to give a big thank you to all of you who did a review for our new Ice Era Chronicle. 3:05 a.m.
Reviews are so important because rarely will someone give a book a chance if they have zero reviews next to the picture. For everyone who said a little something good and bad, thank you. When I first started writing, I used the hate any reviews. If they were five stars, I used to think I didn't deserve that rating. When I look at a book, I can see the mistakes I've made. And as for the one star? That is just a big giant bummer. Now, it's all cool. I like the five stars because I am happy that I created something that gave you some enjoyment. If you offer one star... it's okay if it wasn't your bag. Life is full of books that I shrugged at, but in the end, I always keep in mind that someone spent their time to write that and so good on them. Anway, one more time. Again, thank you for the reviews my friends. And if you are on a kick, stop by some other author pages and do some more. If you are at work, don't worry about it. Your boss won't mind.
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Digital publishing is everywhere in this day and age. And while it poses challenges, it also offers opportunities for writers.
Writers like me. For me, I know it is important to explore a range of places to publish so that I can cast a wide net. I don't know where my readers are, but I am actively looking for them. They might be holding their phone instead of a paperback. And that's cool. Right now, there are new trends to publishing that are showing up every day. They vary from site to site, app to app, as well as the models for reading and payment. That's why I must forge partnerships with many popular online novel platforms. This way I can release my books in multiple markets and give them the nest chance for success. I know some of you don't love reading on your kindle or your phone, but some of you do. If you do like a digital book, you can find me on Kindle Villa, Kindle, Nook, or even Novelcat or Webnovel or Dreame. When I am not working directly with Troll River Publications on my Ice Era Chronicles, I am expanding on other sites! Aren't all romance novels the same? If you are asking that, you might be new to this genre.
The main idea around romance fiction is a story built around the development of a romantic relationship. And it can be combined with so many plots and premises. I think that the external conflicts and romantic conflicts work as a team. They add depth to one another. Plus, sex is fun to write. I write a dystopian set of romance books. I like to think of the Ice Era Chronicles as a dark romance. I promise you that the end of the books is always happy, but I like the characters to bleed and feel raw and to struggle. I also like my people to be flawed and unattractive. I don't like perfection. Because I like writing darker things, I have considered writing Mafia romance or something more with killers. The In The Mountains books are much lighter. They are fluffy gay romance with softer themes, and I stay away from adding politics to my books. The aliens? I am not sure what subgenre I would put those in, but I don't worry about it. Those are just fun. I sometimes get asked why I don't write other things, like a mystery or about my time in the military. I don't know what I want to write yet. That's why. But I will get it figured it out one day and may dive into something that isn't a romance, but for now, here we are. Try a romance. It won't bite. Unless it's a vampire book. My oldest daughter is coming home for Christmas, so I am very busy. (In case you didn't know, she joined the Air Force. After Christmas she is going to her duty station, and I will miss her soooo much.)
I will check back in when 2024 is here! Be well my friends. And I hope you have a wonderful holiday full of spending time with your loved ones. Time just keeps slipping by, so we have to catch it and hug it. Cheers. We have been talking about what we want to do in 2024.
Right now, Monica wants to finish the four stories of the In The Mountains books. That means writing Huck's story. She is done with it, but I have to do edits. Yes. I read all her gay male-male love stories and I read all the tentacle sex too. I am a creator, and I don't like the put C.M. Moore's name on anything that I have not looked at. I really don't mind the weird things she puts on a page. And I do trust her, but she wants my feedback, and we are in this together. After that is done, we are going to get back into the Ice Era Chronicles. We have One Strong Gale, and then Sky's The Limit. I don't know when they will release, but those books are on the agenda for edits, and they need to see our beta readers. After we make sure they are all good, they will head to Troll River. Currently, we are before our white board looking at the outline for 4:05 a.m. That story will introduce some new elements of the world because we want to broaden the space from just the underground water bases and the war between the H.S.P.C. and the Originals. Some people have problems outside those two organizations. There are also places where the snow has not reached. The entire planet is not covered is ice yet! After 4:05, we have two stories that need names and heavy edits. I will keep you posted on that! And then... I don't know. If I think of something, I will tell you. Cheers, C.M. Moore |
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