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C.J. Ellisson

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I'm currently working on the second book in the V V Inn series. I've entered NaNo this month for the first time and have been inspired by the quick pace and support of fellow writers on the site.

Looking forward to seeing what authonomy is all about.

**After less than a week here on authonomy I can honestly say I'm not sure how all of you do it or if it's even worth it! The constant backing of other writer's work. The "backing" that lasts all of half a day. The trying to help people that really only want to get pushed to the top and ~maybe~ have an editor spare a few kind words for you and then reject you.

If you want real honest help in improving your work try www.writing.com and join some novel groups. Or join a writing guild like RWA, MWA, SFWA and then some subchapters to get in a crit group and exchange your work.

If you want an editor to look at it - enter some contests (sponsored by the before mentioned guild chapters). Editors and agents are usually the final judges. I haven't made the finals in three because of luck, but because I worked hard to improve my piece.

In less than a week I can see the flawed system on here and see that this is more of a popularity contest which requires the author to work hours and hours to get "supporters".

I'd rather spend my time sending out queries, polishing my synop and writing my second book.

Back Vampire Vacation because you like it, not because of what I can do for you. Please, no more swap requests. It is truly sad how many people asked me for one in less than a week. It's like they troll for them!

If your work is good I'll gladly back it and put you on my shelf. Where I'll keep you for a while.

Wishing you all more success in writing then this site can offer you,
C.J.

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my books

Vampire Vacation

C.J. Ellisson

Not your average vampire tale but one filled with humor, intrigue, suspense, action, sex and a little mystery as well.


Meet Vivian. She’s a 580-year-old vampire who exudes sex, has a talent for drama, and is passionate about two things: her human husband, Rafe, and their resort for the undead. Her ability to project physical illusions has created the perfect vacation spot—a dark, isolated Alaskan hideaway where visitors can have their wildest fantasies come true.

Vivian knows the best performance requires perfect timing, but the powerful vamp is put to the test when she discovers a corpse in a locked guestroom minutes before the next arrivals. Always cool-headed, Rafe hides the body, convinced that he and Vivian can find the culprit without disturbing their guests.

Juggling the increasingly outrageous demands of their customers while tracking a killer isn’t easy. Will their poking and prodding give them the answers they need, or will it uncover secrets that Vivian would kill to protect?e.

This book is NOT Twilight and not for the under 18 crowd

 

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micksands wrote 8 days ago

Hello, My apologies for the unsolicited nature of this message, bu....

ndaye wrote 121 days ago

(rafica_4ndaye@yahoo.com) My name is rafica i saw your profile toda....

JayHeart wrote 156 days ago

A friend of mine is looking for support for her book and since there ....

homewriter wrote 281 days ago

Dear CJ, Do you fancy a read of something a bit different? If so ....

j.l. wood-miller wrote 288 days ago

Hello Ms. Ellisson: "An Unfinished Innocence" explores adulterous ....

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I wrote 818 days ago

Wow Jo, you made my day! Can I just hire you as my agent and give you a cut? Thanks so much for the stellar comment and I look forward to getting a peek at your work as well! Cheers, C.J. view book

I wrote 818 days ago

Thanks so much! I didn't originally have that point in on the husband's age, I had it trickle in later but got a ton of comments from reviewers asking how he was able to live so long and why wasn't he a vampire too. I'm fine with cutting it and revealing it later - whatever an editor decides a... view book

I wrote 818 days ago

Can't tell you how thrilled I am that you "got it"!! So many writers have read it and said "I don't sympathize with her, she doesn't care about the dead person." While my writing buddy got it in a heartbeat - just like you did. That it was about what the modern woman has to struggle with befo... view book

I wrote 818 days ago

Thanks so much! I'm grateful you gave it a shot. I never realized how hard it would be to break into such a close knit group of writers. I look forward to returning the favor and giving your work a read as well. C.J. view book

I wrote 818 days ago

Yay!! Very kind of you John. Now if I can just find an agent and publisher who feel the same way... Looking forward to returning the favor and reading your work as well. Cheers, C.J. view book

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