Sacred Murder Will Release May 2012

I've been busy writing Sacred Murder and wanted to give an update on my progress. I had hoped to release SM by Feb 2012 but with the research involved and wanting my first book to be polished and a great read, the release date is being extended.

In the meantime enjoy an excerpt of the first chapter on my web site. www.louisejamesauthor.webs.com

Check here often, I'll announce the publish date and will be featuring an eBook giveaway.

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Working for the Orleans Parrish, Police Narcotic Marci Perez and her partner, Bill Gammon, keep drug dealers off the street. It’s a hard job, but Marci loves her profession and is up for promotion to Detective.

However, the murder of three women connected to an escort service will have the homicide department recruiting Marci to work undercover. This fresh start in her career opens her eyes to a whole new world of murder and underground crime.

Sacred Murder is darkened with evil voodoo and a twisted killer. Will Marci Perez be the only one who can stop the maniac?

Thanks for hanging in there with me!
Louise

Happy New Year Everyone! What's happening in 2012!

Welcome to 2012!

      This year is very exciting for me as I venture into interviewing authors here on my blog, releasing Sacred Murder in February, contribute/host on Writing Innovations E-Zine, host with Virtual Book Tour Cafe by Bk Walker and work on the 2nd installment of Marci Perez's series, Deceitful Murder to release by summer and the third installment later in the year.

      Over on the left side bar you will see the Author Interview Schedule for 2012. I'm so excited in bringing you, Readers, great authors to learn about. Check back often.

 Deanna Jewel interviewed me on Ravencraft's Romance Realm back in October. I loved chatting as a writer of murder and suspense, it was fun!

You can read the interview here - http://ravencraftrealm.blogspot.com/2011/10/louise-james-suspense-author.html?zx=10378fdae0e91bd2

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Visit my Web site, you can read a chapter excerpt (rough draft) from Sacred Murder. And I'll be adding a blurb on Deceitful Murder soon.

     
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New Cover for Sacred Murder

      Thanks to Deanna Jewel, we brain stormed and created this new cover. Sacred Murder's setting is in New Orleans, LA so the bayou really makes the cover mysterious.


      Deanna and her husband visited New Orleans during a convention last month. While on a bayou boat ride, Deanna was busy taking photos and texting me: I'm taking some awesome pics for a book cover and trailer. Gotta lover her. Even while relaxing she is still working! LOL


Here's the new cover!

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Deanna Jewel is a historical and contemporary romance author. Take a look at her blog too! 
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Happy Holidays Everyone!

Organizing Your Space to Write

Whether you’re a new or seasoned writer, creating the best place to write is important. You will want to find an area away from the noise and distractions with good lighting to write the next best selling novel. Here are tips to help you set up your writing space and organize your supplies.

Before you begin, examine your area to be sure you know where the wall outlets and LAN connections are. Draw the space on paper with a pencil so you can erase if needed. Add where you want the furniture. Again look at your area and imagine it just as you have drawn the layout. Make changes as needed and once you are satisfied, start arranging your room.

• First place a sturdy desk with enough area to work on and an ergonomic chair.
• Add a bookcase to hold writing references, copies of your published books, books in your same genre and writer magazines. Don’t forget a dictionary and thesaurus. You can find both online but it’s good to have hard copies near by.
• Hang a bulletin board near your desk to post inspirational photos, notes and book ideas, a list of critique groups and a calendar to mark your book signings and virtual interviews.
•  A small rolling cart, equipped with drawers, will store your marketing tools such as book marks, box of business cards, postcards, envelopes and stamps.
• Add general office supply storage such as a paperclip holder, pen/pencil holder, in/out tray and a business card holder.
• Place a shelf close by for your printer designed to store extra copy paper and printer ink.
• A filing cabinet is an important item in your office. You will want to set up a good filing system to categorize your receipts for income tax purposes and other pertinent documents such as – your copy of your signed book contract.
•  Include a cozy chair in a corner so when you need a break you can relax reading a book by your favorite author.

Authors need fuel while writing. You can purchase a small refrigerator for cold beverages and place a coffee pot on top to make a cup of needed caffeine or hot water for tea and hot coca.

You don’t have to spend a lot of money; look around the house or the garage for items that can be used for storage. Visit Goodwill, other second-hand stores and yard sales to find inexpensive bookshelves, storage bins and filing cabinets. Container Store, Office Depot and Walmart are great places to browse and shop to organize your space.

Your supplies should be easy to get to and organized. Clutter can result in stress. Keeping your writing space neat will help to maintain the creative mood.

After you have finished putting everything away, you can now have fun decorating your new space. Add picture frames to showcase your first payment, awards and family photos. If you are crafty, make a creative shade showing off your personality, for the lamp on your desk. Don’t forget a CD player. Music is a good muse while writing.

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