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{Going Crazy}

§312 · April 29, 2012 · ?@#&%$*? · (No comments)

Not much of a creative title, I know, but my current state of mind is the very reason! I’ve got so many things going on, day job work, writing job work, and several personal issues that all seem to be colliding at once. I won’t go into detail, but all of the variables have come together and combusted, so much that I’ve upped my exit date from my day job by one month. So that makes it a month from now that I’ll be writing full-time.

I’m very excited, don’t get me wrong, I just wish some of the…variables…that are causing me so much stress didn’t exist. However, life happens, and we just get on with it, right?

On the bright side, I’ll finally be able to implement some of the extra things I’ve wanted to do for promotion, for fans, etc., and I’ll have more time to travel home to Alabama and see my family.

Life is good and I am grateful, I’m just ready for these high-paced days to have a bit of a lull! And if all else fails, I’ve always got my cats to lean on. : )

{Quick Blog}

§303 · April 1, 2012 · Uncategorized · (No comments)

Just wanted to write something here, since I always feel bad about staying away too long!!
While I am seriously behind on the current project, the release of the next SCS book, “Haunting of a Witch,” is still scheduled for June. This book has really grown on me, and I hope you all enjoy her story as much as I did.
I love hearing from you, so if you haven’t already looked me up on FB, please join me and others for book chatter and freebies at www.facebook.com/authorsuzakates. (I’d already used the simple name and FB wouldn’t let me have it twice!) : )

See you around.–Suza

{6-month Plan}

§300 · March 5, 2012 · Books, Ups n Downs · 2 comments

This last month has seen a burst of sales for all my books, and while I can’t truly identify the source, I have a good idea. The people who have read my books and told others about them or posted a review somewhere (even if it’s a simple rating of stars!) are the ones who have helped me reach my goal. So THANK YOU!!

My publisher has also been growing and has had the pains that go along with it, including the search for good editors. However, they’ve also picked up some quality writers and are expanding their horizons. So a big thank you for their persistence and support as well.

So, as for the 6 month plan, I am reaching a point where writing will be the only thing I wake up in the morning and have to do. Yes!! It can’t come quickly enough. I am more excited than I can say, because this will definitely allow the books to come faster. And do I ever have books that need to be written!

She Who is Hidden is doing well, and if that continues, I’ll get the go-ahead for the next two books of the trilogy. I also have another series in mind, paranormal, but also with a mix of various factors to keep it interesting. That one’s still in the planning phase.

I’ve been working so hard to get the next couple of SCS books ready that things like the newsletter have fallen to the side. However, I hope to get back into full swing soon. Also, for those of you who’ve signed up for postcard notification of new releases, that should go into affect with the next book, Haunting of a Witch. So watch your mail in a couple of months!   : )

Please keep sending me those comments, because I love to hear what you’re thinking!

Have a great week.

–Suza

{Valentine’s Day Release}

§297 · January 29, 2012 · Books · 4 comments

With the upcoming release date for She Who is Hidden, I wanted to let you guys know a little more about this book.  This is actually the second book I ever wrote, and after multiple (oh…multiple, multiple) re-writes, it is now seeing its day in the sun. I have a serious emotional  attachment to this one, so that’s probably why I kept plugging at it.

She Who is Hiddenis a romantic suspense/adventure. No paranormal and no witches. (But those girls are still working hard. Don’t worry!) I originally imagined this book as a cross between Dan Brown and a romance novel, not that I’m comparing myself to him. I loved his DaVinci Code and Angels&Demons…so I wanted to do something along those lines. You can be the judge of how well it worked out!

In short, She Who is Hidden has been a long time coming, and I am thrilled that the day is finally here. Sometimes I still have to check my computer to see if it’s really, finally, actually FINISHED. So with a tiny tear in my eye. Here is the cover I’ve been dreaming about for years. And I hope you all like it.

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{Lucky 100}

§295 · January 10, 2012 · Books · 2 comments

I was gearing up to write a bit when I noticed this will be my 100th post. I can’t believe I’ve managed it, as blogging did not come easily to me. (It still doesn’t.) I think part of me still thinks, “What do I have to say that anyone will want to hear?”  (Write/read…you know what I meant)  ” )

Since it’s now the big 1-2, the year we will supposedly see the end of the world (but not according to the Giza pyramid that predicts it will just be a huge side-swipe to civilization as we know it…so there’s hope!) I can share what I know about upcoming books.

While I don’t mention it often, I still have a day job that affects my writing schedule. While I’d love to say I live the life of Nora Roberts, ha! I don’t. However, thanks to all of you and the success of the Savannah Coven Series, it looks like 2012 will be the year I get to write full time. (At some point)

This is also why I don’t have hard release dates months in advance like authors with big publishing houses do. The small press I’m with doesn’t want to release a date that I can’t make, therefore ticking a lot of people off.  (Neither do I)

With that said…here is the expected line-up for 2012!!

She Who is Hidden - February 2012 (anticipated date/not firm)  This is NOT one of the Savannah Coven books, but is a romantic suspense with an adventure element. More to come soon!

The 4th book of the  Savannah Coven Series- anticipated date of June 2012

The 5th book of the  Savannah Coven Series- anticipated date of  October 2012

Yes, I do have the title of the next coven book, but it will give away the next witch! (And you know how I love to tease that out as long as possible!)

I can’t tell you how badly I want to stay home and write, write, write, because there literallyaren’t enough hours in the day to get done quickly enough. But as I keep telling myself…this is the year. (Yay!)

This is the year.

{Starry Sky and Directions}

§292 · January 1, 2012 · ?@#&%$*?, Did you know? · (No comments)

It’s well past time for a “Did you know?” post, so I tried to think of something I’d recently learned that I’d found interesting. And while this may be old knowledge to some a you, for me it’s all sparkly new and intriguing. So, now that I’ve given it a completely over the top build-up…

Did you know that in the past, people traveling across giant deserts, the Sahara for example, would use the stars to navigate much as the sea captains of old did? Now, I know you may be thinking, “Duh? North Star, Suza?” but seriously, I never really thought about the vastness of the sky in the desert, especially if the geography is flat enough or far enough.

The idea of being a ship afloat on the sands just sounded appealing to me. I don’t know why. Maybe I was feeling romantic or adventurous. Or both.

As for what I was doing when I pondered this idea…all I’ll say is…Drake is hot.

{Looking Forward}

§288 · December 20, 2011 · ?@#&%$*?, Books, Cats · 2 comments

A I sit here with Loki rubbing his head on my hand and making it very hard to type, I realize how excited I am for 2012 to come on in. That, however, makes me feel like taking a good, hard look at 2011, and all in all, it’s been a great year.

The 2nd and 3rd books of The Savannah Coven series were well received and have led to a pace that is driving both me and my publishers a little crazy. When is the next book coming out? has become my favorite question while simultaneously causing me to take a deep breath to remain calm.(several deep breaths)  But it’s a feeling I wouldn’t trade for anything.

Another thing about 2011, is that it was the year of the great con. You might remember O’Malley (my orange tomcat) being sick the summer of 2010. He’d been diagnosed with kidney disease, and we were certain he only had a few months to live. Now here it is December, almost a year and a half later, and he is not only hanging in there but has firmly established himself as the full-time house cat. With all the trimmings. (But I couldn’t be happier.)

My loved ones are healthy, though a few had a very close brush with the Alabama tornado, and my sweetheart can still stand me. Miracles do happen!

Last of all, I have been very lucky to have become involved in a particular military organization that has allowed me to meet the kind of people we romance writers do our best to create. If I ever need an example of heroism, self-sacrifice, humor, bravery, or morality, all I need to do is remember the men I’ve met over this past year. There are still people out there who do what is right when they think no one is looking. There really are.

At least once a day I see or hear something that makes me realize how hard times are for some of us. People have lost jobs, savings, and too many have seen their retirement nest eggs shrink. All I can do is give when and where I can and say thank you to the rest of you out there who do the same and so much more.

So yes, I am looking very forward to 2012, and I truly hope we all have a happy and peaceful new year.

{New News}

§286 · November 14, 2011 · Books · (No comments)

Wow, how sad of a blogger am I? I can write a book but strain to pop off a few sentences? Ugh.

Anyway, I’ve finally gotten the word that “She Who is Hidden” will be released next year!! It’s the second book I ever wrote, and after quite a few edits and re-writes, it has been deemed publish-worthy! I’m really excited, because this book means a lot to me. It’s not paranormal, but a romantic suspense with a history/adventure spin.

No worries, those witches are still coming on strong, and I’m seriously attached to them at any rate.  ” )

I don’t have a specific release date yet, but 2012 is the perfect year for it, considering the plot. (Did you catch that teaser?) Well, I was never one for subtlety. Hope you are all having a great autumn, and I will visit the blog more often.

Suza

{In Black and White}

§283 · September 9, 2011 · Books, Ups n Downs · (No comments)

Due to Hallowed Eve’s stellar sales in the ebook market, my publisher has deemed it worthy of a print! Wahoo!

Just in time for Halloween, a little romantic suspense served with a side of pumpkin!

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http://www.amazon.com/Hallowed-Eve-Suza-Kates/dp/0984592954/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1315609842&sr=8-1

{What do you think about…}

§281 · August 14, 2011 · ?@#&%$*? · 2 comments

seeing a few of the places that inspire the setting for The Savannah Coven Series? I’ve been thinking of posting a few pictures of the areas mentioned or alluded to in the books. Maybe a video here or there of some cool downtown spots? Just an idea…

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