Tuesday, March 12, 2013

MAY IS THE MONTH FOR HOT SUMMER NIGHTS!

I have wonderful news!  Books To Go Now is hosting their first BlogHop, May 22-29, 2013, and I will be participating.  I will also be offering a free copy of my latest novel, Forbidden Kin, along with a $10.00 Amazon gift card for downloading your favorite Kindle Books.

You can click the link on the right side of my blog to get more details about the BlogHop and find out who is participating.

So stay tuned to my blog for more information on how you can win!

Sunday, March 10, 2013

SLEEPING WITH THE CHARACTER!


Pardon the pun, but for lack of a more appropriate title, how else can I begin to describe the feeling of being utterly immersed within the world you have created.  Actually, for me as a writer, I know I am on the right track when my characters follow me around throughout the day. 

If you find yourself wondering what your character might be thinking at any given moment, or how they would handle or react to a particular situation, or just can’t keep from writing the next line of your novel in your head while driving to work, then you are truly sleeping with the character.

Actually, one of my favorite places to ponder the next move of my new character is when I first lay down in bed at night.  Also, many times when I first wake up, I will have the plot rolling through the fog in my mind and have found that if I jump up and jot those ideas down, they often become concrete notions to further develop my story.  And if you find yourself in the same situation, heed my advice, write it down before you brush your teeth, because it has a tendency to fade or take on new meaning if you don’t capture those vivid images before going about your daily routine.

I also find that the writing is much easier when you have this connection with your character.  The old adage, ‘out of sight out of mind’ fits while creating your next masterpiece.  If you are not thinking about your book and actively calling upon the characters to speak to you, they may very well remain silent.

So take time everyday to visit that quiet place in your mind where new worlds are created, lovers unite, and new friendships are formed, in an effort to keep your writing alive and well.  The creative process needs to be nourished, otherwise it will wither and die, making it more difficult than ever to finish your story or start a new one.

Does it sound like I am speaking from experience?  I will be the first to admit there are times which are harder than others to stay connected and focused on my work.  But when that spark ignites, I find my way back to the keyboard once again.

I can’t think of a more rewarding and satisfying pastime, whether it’s writing a paranormal, contemporary, historical, or regency romance.  For me, a key component for my interest is the romance.  My passion, however, lies with historical tales of Native American’s falling in love with their captives, and the prim and proper women in an English backdrop being tempted by the handsome men in their lives.

This brings me to my latest novel, Forbidden Kin, which was published in December of 2012, by Books To Go Now.  A regency romance, set in none other than England during the 1800’s, is a sensual tale of forbidden love, half-truths, and slight deception. 

Faithston Billows, orphaned and alone, is taken in by her uncle, Marston Wilmouth.  Learning of his death upon her arrival at Thrushright, she fears she has no where left to call home.  But she soon learns this will be her home and finds more there than she bargained for.

A surreptitious bequeathal in Marston’s will could change her future, but her strength is tested by trials of the heart, a love she cannot have, a man she does not love, and the woman who is devoted to her every need.

For more information about my work and upcoming projects, visit my blog T.M. Hobbs Blogspot.  You can also follow me on FaceBook TM Hobbs Forever, on Twitter Hobbsforever, at GoodReads T.M. Hobbs - Author, at Books To Go Now Books By T.M. Hobbs, and Amazon Author Pages Author T.M. Hobbs. 

Also, you can find my published works by clicking the covers located on the right hand side of my home page, or by using the links provided below.

Crystal Tears Forever 
Links:

            Amazon

            Barnes and Noble
            Google Play


Voice In The Forest
 
Links:


            Barnes and Noble

            Gypsy Shadow Publishing
            Kobo

Born Free

Links:


            Barnes and Noble

            Google Play
            OverDrive

Takoda

Links:


            Barnes and Noble

Soyala (Time of Winter) In My Soul

Links:

Forbidden Kin

 
Links:
Forbidden Kin will be available for free at Amazon March 10-11, and March 22, 2013.  I hope you will drop by Amazon, pick up a copy, and let me know what you think.