Archive | September 2018

Taking a Break

It’s important for me to take a break. I write “all day long” and a lot of times I don’t have word count to show for it. My mind is wandering. I’m stumped. I’m not going anywhere. Spinning wheels, doing other stuff. When my internet isn’t working, I get so much more writing done! So I find it’s better to take a break. Allow for the break! And then, it’s back to the work.

One thing my readers love about my books is they’re different from story to story to story. I have over 60 books out, and yes, that’s WONDERFUL, but it means it’s easy to fall into a rut.

I really make a conscious effort to ensure that every book has a lot of “different” in it because I’ve read reviews for much beloved authors who are HUGE successes, who repeat their stories over and over and just give characters new names. I know, because I’ve read some of those too. I think the most blatant one was by an author who no longer writes, or died, not sure, but we had two of her books at the library where I worked. They were ten years apart, and they were the same meeting/plot line entirely. Even if we wrote the book ten years ago, and I have on some of my books, even longer, they can’t ever be the same story line. In hers–the hero, highwayman, took the heroine hostage while she was riding in her carriage (historical), same identical story ten years later. See? You never know when a reader will read the first book and the last book back to back. lol We are sneaky that way.

Now I can get away with some of that if it’s an entirely different world. Let’s say that I have a space ship in my futuristic world and the guy takes her hostage, and in a wolf story, the woman takes the man hostage, and in a vampire story, the huntress takes the vampire hostage, and…well, you see? If it’s an entirely different world, it will be unique enough that I can get away with it. But same world, same occupation, same method of conveyance, no–unless it’s a whole lot different: she takes him hostage as he’s riding in his carriage, he’s a duke and takes her hostage while she’s swimming in a lake…just something that’s not exactly the same.

So for me, coming up with something new every time, is really important. It means lots of research, and lots of trying to figure it out, which drives me crazy because I just want to dive into the book, but it’s all necessary from the beginning, and from there the world evolves. From crashing seaplanes to falling down crevasses, I give my characters a workout. I’m so glad I’m not them. And they deserve every bit of happiness I can give them in the end.

Now I’m back to the story. Added 3,000 words to Day of the Wolf, made minimum word count, and I finished the final fight scene…Now I have to finish the book! Woohoo!

We had 2 1/2 inches of rain yesterday, and I love writing when it’s raining. It means I don’t have to stress about not weeding the garden.

Have a super, wonderful day. I’m hoping to wrap this wolfie tale up today, if I can!

Terry
“Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where fantasy is reality.”
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Time for Walking…

I was trying to wear out baby yesterday, so I strollered her around for 2.8 miles, and she didn’t fall asleep. She was talking away for the longest time, then got really quiet and I thought, this is it! And headed back toward home. Then she began talking again. Two hours after our walk, she finally fell asleep. lol

Grandma was worn out. But I finally managed to write 2,000 words for the novella.

Have a great Saturday! We’re supposed to get rain, last I looked. But now it’s saying much later. I’m enjoying the cooler weather!

Terry
“Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where fantasy is reality.”
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Snow, Cold, Hot Romance Equals a Great Read! A Billionaire Wolf for Christmas

Snow, Cold, and a Hot Romance Equals a Great Read!
Every time I think that a book by author Terry Spear is her best, I go and find another that is even better as in the case of A BILLIONAIRE WOLF FOR CHRISTMAS. This is an awesome read that will have you smiling long after you get to the last page. You might even find yourself starting over again just in case you missed something. So, do yourself a big favor and put this book into your read now pile!http://freshfiction.com/review.php?id=66917
A Billionaire Wolf for Christmas
Terry Spear

Reviewed by Annetta Sweetko
Posted September 27, 2018

Baby’s here before I was ready. Have to run!! Have a super fantastic day!!! We’re off to play, walk, read books, and hopefully…she will sleep.  And I can write a little.

Terry
“Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where fantasy is reality.”
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When You’re Seeing Dragons…

It might not be a figment of your imagination!

Cool dragon, right? I wanted to move him over to my house. He’s in my next-door neighbor’s yard.  I write about the dragon fae, so see? It could be one of the fae dragon shifters!

Dragon Fae

(The World of Fae, Book 5)

Category: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Romance » Fantasy

Seeking to save Cassie from the dark fae, Princess Alicia runs into trouble in the form of dangerous fae seers. A dragon fae, who is different from all the rest, is sent to locate and rescue her. Simple mission. All Ena has to do is find the princess and return her home. Except nothing is simple in the world of the fae. Not when two fae kingdoms are involved. And humans. And fae seers. And all the trouble that can cause.

Fearing losing Alicia, Prince Deveron is ready to eliminate his own cousin for all the trouble he has caused over Alicia’s best friend, Cassie, a human she grew up with. But Micala is not giving her up, even if it means taking drastic measures.

And Ena has her own troubles when this one little mission turns into a nightmare of epic proportions.

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It was cool out this morning and felt like fall and winter might really be coming! So refreshing! I’m editing Day of the Wolf again, after doing research for arrow wounds and decided that the bad guy would probably be dead before he could come back for round two. lol I love creating stories and doing research. And editing is fine when I make sure I get it right. I wrote nearly 2,000 words yesterday after baby left too! Only 4,000 words to go to make minimum word count!

Off to move dirt while it’s nice and cool, edit, and run errands, and write!

If you find a beautiful dragon like this pop into your yard, just send him my way. I’m sure he’s one of mine! Have a great day!

Terry
“Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where fantasy is reality.”
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At Books-A-Million! & Barnes and Noble!

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They’re everywhere, they’re everywhere!

Buy Links for A Billionaire Wolf for Christmas

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Okay, getting ready for baby. I bought her a small tent to use for her to crawl into and play and/or sleep in. She sleeps at one in her parents’ home. She’s always crawling under blankets and settling down, but not to sleep, so I’m hopeful.

I’m up to 14,000 on Day of the Wolf! Was doing edits late last night, probably won’t get much done today on it. But hopeful about that too.

We had no chance of rain yesterday, then 40% and it poured. Yay! There were water spouts near Galveston and Houston, but they said we wouldn’t get any rain, initially. They were wrong.

Okay, got to get ready….have a super day!!!

Terry
“Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where fantasy is reality.”
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It’s OUT!!! 5 Star Review for A Billionaire Wolf for Christmas

 

 

MY REVIEW:

The two doctors in this charming and daring romance capture hearts and draw readers into their story as search for a cure, defy alphas and brighten up the holidays. These two strong characters are bold with lots of charismatic traits that grab readers’ attentions and ensure that they want to know exactly what happens. Their drive and passion for medicine and for finding a cure for the decline in the werewolves lifespans is only surpassed by the sizzling magnetic chemistry and heated passion of these two characters as they defy a pack leader in order to achieve their objective and their happily ever after.

During this steady to fast paced and smooth flowing plot, thrills and adrenaline pumping suspense keeps readers glued to the pages with a search of a banished wolf, an exciting rescue, pack strife fun and charming bodyguards, loving family and delightful romance and holiday cheer. And in a surprising twist, Holly and Aiden will have pull off a holiday miracle in order to rescue her old pack and escape with all of their lives. Santa Clause, the whole holiday atmosphere adds delight to this story along with the love of family as they come together throughout the story through thick and thin which makes this story one that warms the heart and makes readers smile in pleasure as the author brings it all to brilliant life.

5 STAR Release Week Review! A Billionaire Wolf for Christmas (Billionaire Wolf #2 / Heart of the Wolf #26) Terry Spear!

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ABOUT THE BOOK:

When the wolves’ own blood betrays them, they risk their lives to find a miracle.

Wolf shifter Dr. Aidan Denali has been working day and night to find a cure for werewolves’ alarmingly sudden decline in lifespan. The key to the problem eludes him. But when Aidan grudgingly leaves his work to do some holiday shopping, he meets a remarkable she-wolf whose mysterious pack could bring him one step closer to the answer.

Dr. Holly Gray is thrilled to meet the wolf who’s been working so hard to help others. Now, it’s her turn to help him. But while their attraction is sizzling, the packs are at odds, and the danger is increasing. It’s going to take a holiday miracle for Holly and Aidan to get themselves–and their loved ones–out of this alive…

Billionaire Wolf series:
Billionaire in Wolf’s Clothing (Book 1)
A Billionaire Wolf for Christmas (Book 2)

What People Are Saying About Terry Spear’s Wolf Shifters:
“Packed with adventure… Magnificently entertaining.”–RT Book Reviews TOP PICK for Billionaire in Wolf’s Clothing, 4 1/2 Stars
“Spear has become a master storyteller.”–RT Book Reviews for Alpha Wolf Need Not Apply, 4 Stars
“Nobody does werewolf romances like Terry Spear. The romance sizzles, the mystery intrigues, and the characters shine.”–The Royal Reviews

Buy Links for A Billionaire Wolf for Christmas

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Okay, off to spread the word! I was busy with working on edits for Cougar Magic, adding another 2,000 words to the novella, Night of the Wolf, and working on The Countess and the Wolf (an older story that I’ve been revising periodically about a Highlander, Saxon countess, and her Norman step-family during the period of William the Conqueror after he took over rule.) But I’ve made it into a historical wolf shifter story, so still working on that. Love the changes so far.

Have a wonderful day!!!! I’m off to howl to the world that a new book is out!!

Terry
“Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where fantasy is reality.”
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Ways Busy People Sabotage Themselves

I read this article and thought it was really thought-provoking. I’ve been known to do these things–know I have something I need to get done but it seems like it’s way too complicated and I do a million other things instead. Then when I finally give in and know I have to do it because I have a deadline, wow, it wasn’t that hard at all. Oh sure, I had to redesign a bear and a wizard’s cloak, and find the fabric I needed for the job (which I’m still looking for), but it just wasn’t that difficult. And yet, all this time I’ve been stressing about it in the back of my mind, knowing it’s got to be done.

Instead? I worked on 14 other bears. Granted, 4 are orders also, but…

 

Here is the article:

4 Ways Busy People Sabotage Themselves:

https://hbr.org/2018/09/4-ways-busy-people-sabotage-themselves

Okay, now that you’re armed with that knowledge, go use it to de-stress… 🙂

Off to write. We had 3 1/4 inches of rain yesterday! Hope you have a wonderful day!

Terry
“Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where fantasy is reality.”
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Bears and Writing!

That’s more like it!

While baby was here, I actually managed to finish up a few bears AND wrote 1,000 words on the novella. I had come up with more of the idea of the heroine’s connection to the bad guys and so I rewrote some more of the novella. And we took a long walk, which is where I took the picture of the mushroom in the tree. Mushrooms in trees and around the base of a tree can indicate health issues for the tree, though it makes for a cool picture.  And I have a few Halloween decorations up because I was looking for stuff to use as props for my bears.

I’m still working on a bear for an order–a larger bear with a Patriotic Patrick cloak and hat. I redesigned the arms for the particular bear, but I have to design a cloak to fit that size bear. And I’m working on a Santa Bear. Now, if I could only remember where I put the Santa mohair for beards. See, I organized things. If I had left it where it’s been, I’d know exactly where it was.

Okay, I’m off to write. Kids and grandbaby and I are getting together tonight to watch the Jurassic Park movie and have dinner. So I need to write what I’m going to write early. I hope to have 3,000 today. I’m at 6,000 now. 14K to go.

Have a super day!! We’ve got thunderstorms headed our way…

Terry
“Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where fantasy is reality.”
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Bears and No Writing!

I shipped off bears and books yesterday and then??? I still couldn’t think of where to go with my novella, so I didn’t. Go. Anywhere. With. It. That’s okay. I had to think about it. And I’ve been trying to come up with a good reason the bad guys were after her.

Now I have it and baby’s coming. “Sigh” But I did finish making up three more bears, the two above and a brand new wild olive green bear, picture coming.

We had thunderstorms yesterday, really needed the rain! More possibly today and tomorrow and the next day.

Okay, so do you ever get organized and still can’t find anything? Raising hand.

Have a great day!!!

Terry
“Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where fantasy is reality.”
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Halloween and Thanksgiving and Christmas

Many moons ago, that’s like in werewolf language, I started making bears. And I began going to craft shows and to the Dallas Market Center to sell them and learned that you had to start creating seasonal bears really early for market. The same with writing seasonal work. I used to sell romances to the romance magazines and for all the short stories I wrote, most were seasonal and had to be written months in advance.

So I was looking for my decorations for fall and Halloween and I don’t even want to think about Christmas, yet, my Christmas story: Silver Wolves Making Spirits Bright is back from my last beta reader–yay! And so that’s the first thing I’m working on this morning so I can send the mss off to my publisher.  That book will come out next year around September.

I’m also making one final Halloween bear, and I want to get started on an old world Santa. I’ve sold the last 3 I had. I have cloaks for two started, I think. And I need to make the bears. Then I’m thinking, great, I’ve got to find my Christmas decorations I can use for display. lol I do not want to bring out Christmas decorations yet.

I finished two more bears and need to ship them and some books today, but I have 3 more bear orders to complete. Once I finish the edits on Silver Town wolves, I need to return to the novella Day of the Wolf. I completely rewrote the 4,000-word start, to have a completely new hero, and the heroine is now from Silver Town, and not the outsider. Now it’s up to 5,000, but it needs to reach 20-25,000 minimum. With baby here, I managed to edit it, and that was about it. So today, other than shipping bears and books, I planned to concentrate on Day of the Wolf, until I got the beta reader’s edits for Silver Town.

See how that works?  Best laid plans…

Off to get started! Have a wonderfully fun and exciting day!!!

Terry
“Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where fantasy is reality.”
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