• Home
  • About
  • Books
    • Stand Alone Novels
      • Don’t Let Go
      • Stay With Me
      • The Reason Is You
      • Before and Ever Since
    • Heart of the Storm series
      • Loving the Chase
      • The Sweetest Chase
    • Charmed in Texas series
      • A Charmed Little Lie (Charmed in Texas #1)
      • Lucky Charmed (Charmed in Texas #2)
      • Once A Charmer (Charmed in Texas #3)
      • Charmed At First Sight (Charmed in Texas #4)
      • A Charm Like You (Charmed in Texas #5)
    • Anthologies
      • The Cottage on Pumpkin and Vine
      • The Cowboy Who Saved Christmas
    • Novellas
      • Just One Day (A Novella)
      • Hero In Disguise (A Novella)
      • The Spy Who Kissed Me (A Novella)
    • Writing as Savvi V
      • Cameo Gentlemen’s Club series
        • My Madame (Cameo Gentlemen’s Club #1)
        • My Songbird (Cameo Gentlemen’s Club #2)
        • My Violet (Cameo Gentlemen’s Club #3)
      • Redemption Road Series
        • Grace’s Redemption (Redemption Road #1)
        • Hope’s Redemption (Redemption Road #2)
        • Faith’s Redemption (Redemption Road #3)
      • Loving Lex (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) (Operation V Book 1)
      • Fighting for Finn (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) (Operation V Book 2)
    • Printable Book List
    • For Book Clubs
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Events
  • Hot News!
  • Contact & Media
    • Contact Me!
    • Media
  • Newsletter
  • Extras!
    • Join The Lovely Lattes!
    • Join my ARC Review Team!
    • Blog Me
    • Fun Facts
    • Recipes

Sharla Lovelace

sassy . snarky . sexy . romance

Revisions, dreams, and potato chips

September 20, 2011

Finished editor revisions this weekend…YAY!!!!  HAPPY DANCE!  Well…maybe it’s too soon for the happy dance.  I finished them, I sent them, with a note that I took out all 543 “glances” and 88 “eyerolls’.  Ok, that’s an exaggeration, but truly, once I did a search on those, it was scary.  Editor Extraordinaire (EE) thought so too, as she pointed out many of them (hence, my curiosity to search).  But as I was saying, the revisions may be sent, but until EE does the sign of the cross on them, they aren’t final.

And I’m playing with a new character the last few days.  From a distance…she hasn’t come to introduce herself yet…but I’m hopeful.  Since what I was doing for book two tanked, I’m trying not to push this one.  Trying to let it come to me with its magic and settle in all happy and content.

“Trying” being the key word there.  Trying to let it come to me while actually saying “come on, already, don’t be so freakin’ poky!”

In the meantime, I had two dreams last night.  One that I was driving a boat that became a roller coaster.  The second was that I had a booksigning for THE REASON IS YOU and nobody showed up.  Want to guess which one was more horrifying? 

*wide-eyed stare*

Yeah.  Let’s all hold hands (or here, just hold mine) and think positive thoughts that that won’t happen.

Okay, now I have to go do the day job, so my family can keep eating me out of house and home in potato chips, and then the grocery store for more chips, and then I’ll have my bootcamp workout and laundry and dinner…and then maybe play with that character again.  If she’ll quit being so elusive.

What are your plans today?  Well, you can go over to Women Unplugged and read Christy’s take yesterday on dogs and their people.  Too cute.

Then what?

5 Comments Categories: Hot News! Tags: characters, dreams, editor, new writing, real life, revisions, romance, sharla lovelace, the reason is you, womens fiction

Comments

  1. ramblingsfromtheleft says

    September 20, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    Good post, Sharla. You know the muse will come to you, so be patient with her 🙂

    I marvel at my fellow writers, juggling family and work and our craft in such marvelous and lovely ways. Loved Christy’s piece on her dogs.

    Reply
  2. Patricia Yager Delagrange says

    September 20, 2011 at 6:22 pm

    Oh, Sharla, I envy you being able to work with an editor. I can’t WAIT for that to happen to me. It doesn’t look like that’ll be for months though and it will probably be one of those instances where “watch out what you wish for”, right?
    I have to go buy your book. I’ve been overwhelmed with all the writing, as you well know.
    Don’t worry about that book signing dream – ain’t gonna happen like that, I’m sure.
    Patti

    Reply
  3. Sharla Lovelace says

    September 20, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    I know, I know, patience is just not a natural virtue for me!! LOL

    And Patti, it really is awesome to have an editor. I am so so so blessed. It’s just scary sometimes because she never just calls to say “hi”, you know? I see that number come across, and my stomach inverts. LOL.

    Reply
  4. angelafrancis says

    September 20, 2011 at 9:30 pm

    Great post! Stay strong as always. Writing is a game of waiting.

    Reply
  5. Sheila Seabrook says

    September 21, 2011 at 1:51 am

    I love when the magic happens, when the character appears almost fully formed. In my WIP, I have a secondary character who showed up like that while my heroine is playing coy and silent and driving me nuts.

    Here’s wish you some magic, Sharla. May your dear character make an appearance soon. 🙂

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Let’s Hang Out!

    • Goodreads
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • Stay Up To Date

    Subscribe by email to get early notice of cover reveals, book happenings, and contests! No spam, no mailing list sales, no worries… Come get in on it!

    Subscribe

  • Search

  • Recent Posts

    • On a Break!
    • Cover Reveal for Savvi V’s FAITH’S REDEMPTION!
    • Protected: Happy Valentine’s Day!!
    • Up for Preorder!
    • Time to start blogging!
  • Archives

  • About Sharla

    sharlaAward winning author of sassy, sexy love stories. Texas girl. Wife of Superman. Frequently speak of coffee, dogs, TV shows & men with sexy eyes. {Read More}

    • Goodreads
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • Stay Up To Date

    Subscribers are my golden children.
    Subscribe by email to get early notice of cover reveals, book happenings, and contests! No spam, no mailing list sales, no worries… Come get in on it!

    Subscribe to my Newsletter!

  • Reader Reviews

    Don’t Let Go Review from The Romance Room

    Sharla Lovelace has produced one of the most emotionally charged and beautifully written second-chance love stories I have read in a very long time. The characters, the storyline, the twists, the surprises, the emotions, the tears.. everything… it’s just the most perfect book. - The Romance Room
    Sharla Lovelace
    2015-03-06T12:44:18-06:00
    Sharla Lovelace has produced one of the most emotionally charged and beautifully written second-chance love stories I have read in a very long time. The characters, the storyline, the twists, the surprises, the emotions, the tears.. everything… it’s just the most perfect book. - The Romance Room
    http://sharlalovelace.com/testimonials/dont-let-go-review-romance-room/

    Don’t Let Go review by Vilma’s Book Blog

    A beautiful story about second chances brimming with all the feels you can imagine. One of my absolute favorites this year! - Vilma's Book Blog
    Sharla Lovelace
    2015-03-06T12:46:47-06:00
    A beautiful story about second chances brimming with all the feels you can imagine. One of my absolute favorites this year! - Vilma's Book Blog
    http://sharlalovelace.com/testimonials/dont-let-go-review-vbb/

    The Reason Is You review from Jodi Thomas

    “A hauntingly beautiful story from a writer with a fresh new voice.” - Jodi Thomas, NY Times and USA Today bestselling author
    Sharla Lovelace
    2015-03-06T12:49:38-06:00
    “A hauntingly beautiful story from a writer with a fresh new voice.” - Jodi Thomas, NY Times and USA Today bestselling author
    http://sharlalovelace.com/testimonials/the-reason-is-you-review-from-jodi-thomas/

    The Reason is You review by Kathryn Magendie

    “A spot-on debut novel, Sharla Lovelace’s prose is smart, witty, funny, with a hot sexy edge that makes The Reason Is You an oh-so-tantalizing romantic journey…the line between our world and the mystical one is deliciously blurred.” ~ Kathryn Magendie, author of Tender Graces, Secret Graces, Family Graces, Sweetie
    Sharla Lovelace
    2015-03-06T12:51:23-06:00
    “A spot-on debut novel, Sharla Lovelace’s prose is smart, witty, funny, with a hot sexy edge that makes The Reason Is You an oh-so-tantalizing romantic journey…the line between our world and the mystical one is deliciously blurred.” ~ Kathryn Magendie, author of Tender Graces, Secret Graces, Family Graces, Sweetie
    http://sharlalovelace.com/testimonials/the-reason-is-you-review-by-kathryn-magendie/

    The Reason is You review by Therese Walsh

    “The Reason Is You is a romantic story about love, ghosts, and second chances.  But under all of that, it’s a story about redemption.  This novel is the definition of a page-turner.” ~ Therese Walsh, author of The Last Will of Moira Leahy
    Sharla Lovelace
    2015-03-06T12:52:05-06:00
    “The Reason Is You is a romantic story about love, ghosts, and second chances.  But under all of that, it’s a story about redemption.  This novel is the definition of a page-turner.” ~ Therese Walsh, author of The Last Will of Moira Leahy
    http://sharlalovelace.com/testimonials/the-reason-is-you-review-by-therese-walsh/

    Before and Ever Since review by Romantic Times Book Reviews

    "Lovelace does a great job of bridging the past with the present. The characters are smart, funny and well rounded. It is refreshing to see a female character, with obvious vulnerabilities, exhibit such strength in situations that would make other women cringe." ~Romantic Times Book Reviews
    Sharla Lovelace
    2015-03-06T12:53:31-06:00
    "Lovelace does a great job of bridging the past with the present. The characters are smart, funny and well rounded. It is refreshing to see a female character, with obvious vulnerabilities, exhibit such strength in situations that would make other women cringe." ~Romantic Times Book Reviews
    http://sharlalovelace.com/testimonials/before-and-ever-since-romantic-times/

    Before and Ever Since review by Joyfully Reviewed

    "Before And Ever Since is a beautifully crafted, thought provoking story that engaged me from the first few words. The chemistry between Emily and Ben was sizzling hot, and I was quite enamored of these two attempting to work things out…that I could NOT put this story down until I finished it."  ~ Joyfully Reviewed, November 2012 Recommended Read
    Sharla Lovelace
    2015-03-06T12:54:52-06:00
    "Before And Ever Since is a beautifully crafted, thought provoking story that engaged me from the first few words. The chemistry between Emily and Ben was sizzling hot, and I was quite enamored of these two attempting to work things out…that I could NOT put this story down until I finished it."  ~ Joyfully Reviewed, November 2012 Recommended Read
    http://sharlalovelace.com/testimonials/before-and-ever-since-review-by-joyfully-reviewed/

    Before and Ever Since review by Rhapsody Book Club

    "Emotionally rich and beautifully told, Sharla Lovelace’s Before And Ever Since is a magical tale of love and family. You’ll hate for it to end."  ~Rhapsody Book Club
    Sharla Lovelace
    2015-03-06T12:56:14-06:00
    "Emotionally rich and beautifully told, Sharla Lovelace’s Before And Ever Since is a magical tale of love and family. You’ll hate for it to end."  ~Rhapsody Book Club
    http://sharlalovelace.com/testimonials/before-and-ever-since-review-by-rhapsody-book-club/

    Before and Ever Since review by Cocktails & Books

    "Sharla Lovelace is a gifted storyteller. She creates characters that are very down-to-earth, flawed and understand that there isn’t a fairy tale happily ever after waiting for them at the end. It’s raw, it’s gritty and it’s not tied up with a pretty bow, which makes it feel so very real. I look forward to reading more from Sharla Lovelace in the future."    ~Cocktails & Books
    Sharla Lovelace
    2015-03-06T12:56:58-06:00
    "Sharla Lovelace is a gifted storyteller. She creates characters that are very down-to-earth, flawed and understand that there isn’t a fairy tale happily ever after waiting for them at the end. It’s raw, it’s gritty and it’s not tied up with a pretty bow, which makes it feel so very real. I look forward to reading more from Sharla Lovelace in the future."    ~Cocktails & Books
    http://sharlalovelace.com/testimonials/before-and-ever-since-review-by-cocktails-books/

    Loving The Chase review by Publishers Weekly

    "...the excitement of Texas’s dramatic weather and Maddi and Zach’s dramatic history make [Loving The Chase] an exhilarating and satisfying read."  ~Publishers Weekly
    Sharla Lovelace
    2015-06-02T00:05:44-05:00
    "...the excitement of Texas’s dramatic weather and Maddi and Zach’s dramatic history make [Loving The Chase] an exhilarating and satisfying read."  ~Publishers Weekly
    http://sharlalovelace.com/testimonials/loving-the-chase-review-by-publishers-weekly/
    0
    0
    Sharla Lovelace
  • Sharla Lovelace © 2025 &middot Built with and Genesis WP by Priceless Design