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January 21st, 2008 by Lia Sebastian
One of my favorite things about being a writer is getting a cover and a release date. I’m excited to announce I have both for my vampire story, Battle. It will be available as an e-book July 4. Here’s the cover, which I love.
This is the only case where the cover came before the story. In fact, the cover inspired part of the story. You’ll have to read it to find out how.
Here’s the blurb.
When hotel owner Mélanie Laurent receives a black rose from a would-be suitor, she can’t afford to ignore it. Her adversary doesn’t just want her–he wants L’Hôtel Roseraie and the rest of her holdings. To reach his goals, he’s willing to do anything, even involve humans in what should be vampire business. To win, Mélanie must defeat her rival at his own game.
Justin Garvey knows Mélanie isn’t what she seems. That belief is confirmed when he learns she is a vampire. When his assistant is murdered by Mélanie’s adversary, Justin vows to get revenge–a vow that brings him further into the vampire world. Justin and Mélanie discover that they make great partners . . . but to succeed, they must risk everything.
It’s part of Cobblestone Press’s Vampire Oracle series, which will eventually be available in print.
I’ve been thinking about endings lately–not only because of the new year, but because I’ve been finishing Battle, my next story from Cobblestone Press. It’s part of the Vampire Chronicles series, and I’ve been immersed in Mélanie and Justin’s story for a while now.
In this case, the ending has been on paper for a while now. I had to revise it a little, expand it a little. But the ending was the easiest part for me. That isn’t always the case, but it was this time.
There’s always a thrill about writing, “The End.”
My vacation from work is ending as well.
One thing about endings is that they are followed by a new beginning. A new year, a new story. Tomorrow I’ll pick up a new story, but tonight I’m enjoying the fact that I’ve finished this one.
A story should have a beginning, a middle, and an end . . . but not necessarily in that order.
–Jean Luc Godard
I find that every time I write a story, the process is a bit different. Sometimes I have a linear pattern, starting from the beginning and going through to the end. Other times I write key scenes, then fill in the story between them.
Writing Battle has been unique, with 13 pages (so far) of scenes that won’t be in the final story. I’ve needed those pages to help me get to know the characters and to get to the core story. The nice thing is that the story is really coming together now. I expect to finish and submit it before the new year.
Today is my birthday, and the one thing I’ve learned in my 30-plus years of living is that life itself is a process. There may be a beginning, middle, and end, but sometimes the side roads we take are just as important as the main ones. This year, my birthday gift to myself is simply to live and find joy in the process.
I’m thrilled to announce I’ve been selected to write one of the stories in Cobblestone Press’s Vampire Oracle series, which will debut in 2008. Here’s the lineup.
The Moon by Michelle Hasker Birth by Diana Bold Innocence by Lia Morgan Life by AL Debran Hunger by Sophie Athens Chalice by Ericka Scott Power by Ava Rose Johnson Battle by Lia Sebastian Fever by Sapphire Blue Lust by Jade James Sin by Antonia Pearce Sacrifice by Leila Brown Love by L. Shannon Harmony by MG Braden Shadow by Karen Erickson Sunlight by Moira Reid Ashes by Contessica Ryans Death by Yolanda Sfetsos Sleep by Eugenia O’Neal Tomb by Rebecca Goings Awaken by Eliza Gayle Rebirth by Lyric James New Life by Emma Petersen Wisdom by Sable Grey Circle of Life by Deanna Lee
The covers are terrific. I’m thrilled to be part of this wonderful project!
January 21st, 2008 by 
Lia Sebastian
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