Entangled: How It Began
Our anthology started last April with a casual mention to Misty Evans in an email that I’d like to do an anthology. I didn’t mean right now. I was thinking some day. Misty emailed me back and said, “Let’s do it!” I said,”Okay.” After that, it all came together in a few emails. We both write paranormal romance, so paranormal was a given. I’m a breast cancer survivor and a close friend of mine is in a battle with it, so that was another given. Because October is Breast Cancer Month, Misty chose the Halloween theme to unify the stories. Then we started sending out invites. To our absolute joy, almost everyone we asked said yes.
What’s amazing to me is how smoothly this went. As I received the stories, one after another they all wowed me. The only hair-pulling problem we had was with formatting, and that was because of incompatible computers. (Who knew that could happen?) Lori Devoti ended up formatting the book twice. And Laura Morrigan created the gorgeous cover that almost everyone comments on. I feel as if this book was blessed.
I do think that what we’re doing is going to make a difference. And I know that people will enjoy the stories. For only $2.99, readers will get ten amazing stories and one fantastic novella. And they get to help cure cancer. I feel so proud of this, and so grateful to the other writers, to Lori Devoti and Laura Morrigan, and to everyone who’s helping to get the word out.
Thanks again for helping us get the word out and devoting so much space to Entangled.
I have to say that Edie made this all go very smoothly. I’m sure there had to be moments of frustration, but the end result is seemless, professional and … well, pretty damned good.
Edie did a lovely job making this anthology happen! The world needs a cure for breast cancer and I’m proud to be contributing to the cause through this anthology. Thank you so much for helping us to promote Entangled!
I’m so glad you and Misty had that talk!!!
Welcome, ladies! And thank you for all the hard work, first, on the anthology for such a worthy cause, and, second, for making today happen at the last minute. We’re happy you’re here! I’m looking forward to reading your anthology. It’s right up my alley!!
What a win win situation. great authors writing great stories to benefit a great cause. way to go!
LIz, it really was great until the formatting issue, which was a computer thing. Figures. lol Except for that, this is one of the best experiences I’ve had. I think it’s because the writers are all so great.
Dale and Cynthia, both of you have been wonderful! Every writer was. I do feel blessed to have had you two and the others as part of this. I hope we send a lot of money to BCRF!
Sandy, we’re thrilled to be invited. I hope you enjoy all the stories!
Trish, it is win-win. And we’re getting great reviews, so we’re very happy.