Guidelines For The New "Harlequin Historical: UNDONE"!

I've got a little something I started that nose dived in a writers challenge I wouldn't mind working on for Undone.  It's got a little paranormal in it.

I think on the paranormal side of things they'll lean light.  Like maybe no demons:)

But, judging from Harlequin Historicals, I think plenty of emotion, tortured heroes etc. might be okay.

The western I sent in was light, but with high sensuality and high emotion.  Um, that's what I was aiming for anyway!

Barbara~

Heat with heart. . .you can have it all!

Oh, H, that sounds intriguing.  I'm thinking it's been too long since I've read a book with a castle in it. . .well, if you don't count Hogwarts<g>

Barbara~

I'm thinking of writing one of these over the Labour Day weekend for
the writing challenge. It's just the right length--a little
more than I've ever done before, but not so much as to be impossible.

Better not talk too much about it, though, or I'll lose all my momentum.

This is rather exciting.

H

I wrote a complete short story set in the 14th century over the weekend.

Upon
consideration, what with the fantasy elements, it might be more appropriate for the LUNA line, but that
would make it too short by an order of magnitude. I'll have to
let it sit and stew for a while before I decide what to do about it.

But I did it. I actually finished a story!

H

still astonished

You are so encouraging!

I think I might just send in my MS
(after I go through it and crank the sensuality up a notch, and find
names for all those secondary characters, like Eldest Sister and Second
Huntsman--makes it sound like a Shakespeare play.)

What's the worst that can happen, after all?  A rejection slip?  Been there, done that.  Still writing.

Thanks

H 

We really appreciate your positive POV 'round these parts, Dee.  It's very uplifting especially when we're too doubt-filled to press that send button!

Hey, H., I second what Dee said.  Go for it!

Barbara

www.barbarajhancock.com

is that I can't wait for November when the first one comes out! I love my Historical reads but I also love paranormal and time travel is so much fun!

I just hit the send button on my pirate historical. Woot! now he waiting begins. Anyone ave any idea about the turn around time??

SueB

Good luck to everyone submitting to Undone!  I just turned in some proofreads on mine, and I'm dying to see the cover. 

I'm one of the authors helping to launch the series in November, and I wanted to let you know that the four of us are planning to do some blog touring and giveaways.  The e-book Undone! titles forthcoming are:

"Shipwrecked and Seduced" by Amanda McCabe (pirate story)

"Libertine Lord, Pickpocket Miss" by Brownyn Scott (Regency)

"The Unmasking of Lady Loveless" by Nicola Cornick (Regency)

"The Viking's Forbidden Love-Slave" by Michelle Willingham (Viking)

Once it gets a little closer to November, we'll probably firm up the dates, but we'd love to have company!  :)

Are people getting auto responses for their submissions to undone? I haven't gotten anything and I'm wondering if it sent. It LOOKS like it sent...maybe they aren't sending out confirmations of receipt??

SueB

Thanks for the info. I feel better knowing you didn't get an auto response either. I know bites doesn't give one, but spice breif does...go figure. If you didn't get one either maybe it's the norm for undone.

I'm SURE they will want an outlaw at undone. Your story sounds very interesting...I'm actually kind of nervous about mine. My undone potential is about pirates... Here's hoping they don't already have too many pirate stories! lol.

SueB

That's really too bad. Hope that a lot of people buy them so they will change their minds and do more than 1 a month...

SueB

I wanted to shout out to see if anyone has heard back on their submissions?  Has anyone else submitted and do you want to join us as we wait:)

Barbara~

www.barbarajhancock.com

Silhouette Nocturne Bites WILDERNESS October '08

I submitted to UNDONE on September 21. Didn't get an auto-response and haven't heard anything yet. But I figure it's way too early *LOL*

I would love to know they received it though. Auto-responders are great for author peace-of-mind.

Any way to check since I didn't receive an AR?

Thanks!

I didn't send a synopsis, just the full manuscript. I did send a paraghraph blurb summarizing the story inteh body of the email, though. (The email was set up like a query letter).

Hope that helps!

SueB

to send some kind of synop or story break down in the email. But they won't reject you outright if you didn't.

If you didn't recieve an AR, you can email the submission address to seek confirmation. Also, even if you do an email submission, often the Richmond office sends a written confirmation number by snail mail. (Though, have to admit, since this is new, I'm not sure if that applies to Undone.)

Not much help, am I?

Dee

Thanks, Dee. I've sent a query to check on whether or not my submission was received.

That's great!!  I'll have to get started on re-works

Thanks!

I'm going to be blogging a little bit about each book on MySpace over the next 3 weeks. I recently blogged the teaser that Michelle Willingham shared with me and a picture of the cover. Check it out http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendID=368319937 

I've been blogging tidbits/blurbs on MySpace about the upcoming eBooks. I've blogged about Michelle Willingham's and Nicola Cornick's so far and plan on adding more later in the week. Just click on MySpace in my sig line to check it out.

Hi Everyone!

I sent in a manuscript around Oct. 20 and have heard nothing yet.  How long does it usually take?  How long should I wait before I email them to see the status?  This is the first time that I have ever submitted anything so I am very anxious. 

Thanks,

Judy

I sent mine in the first week in November - so we can wait together! ; ) Like Michelle said...3-4 months is standard, unfortunately. My recommendation is to start working on a new project. It takes the sting out of a rejection and if this ms should sell you can say to the editor - "Hey, I have this other ms I just polished...would you like to take a look?" ;)

Meanwhile - I'll hold your hand. :p

Sue