Author: Sarra Cannon

  • The Muse

    For some strange reason, I lay down to sleep at night and suddenly all of these ideas about what I’m writing will come to me. Almost every night I get some new idea about something I’m working on or want to work on. I know that simply because of this, I should keep a notepad and pen on my nightstand. Most of the time I can remember my ideas in the morning, but who knows if I’m losing something great? I never actually remember falling asleep, so I suppose it’s possible that I lose the minute or so before that…

  • Laser Hair Removal, Treatment 4

    I will go in this morning for my 4th treatment at Sona Medspa for laser hair removal. I always get excited about the great results, but very nervous about the actual procedure. Mainly because it fucking hurts. I have a feeling G thinks I am a bit of a wimp about it, but honestly, you have no idea until you’ve been there. Since the first 3 treatments have gotten rid of some of the hair, it makes sense that this treatment won’t hurt quite as bad. After all, the laser only zaps the hairs, so less hairs means less zapping….

  • Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight Series Has Me Up All Night

    I almost forgot to post today! I have been wrapped up in the book “Eclipse” by Stephanie Meyer, and it’s been difficult to put it down. In case you’ve never heard of it, this is part of her “Twilight” series of books about a teenage girl who falls in love with a vampire. The books are technically for young adults and teens, but so was Harry Potter, and most people old enough to read those books. I read “Twilight” and “New Moon” very quickly earlier this summer when I was drawn in by the black on red covers and the…

  • Self-Publish??

    Last night at dinner, G brought up the possibility of self-publishing. I mentioned to him that the current story I am working on was originally intended for submission to Harlequin’s ebook program called Spice Briefs. However, I read online that the huge romance publisher only pays out 6 or 7 percent of the sales in royalties to its authors. Considering that the briefs sell for around 3 or 4 bucks, it would take a lot of sales to make any good money. I decided to check out Ellora’s Cave because some authors mentioned that their royalties are paid out at…

  • Worrying About Money Sucks

    I realize some people will probably hate me for saying this, but the past year has been relatively money-worry free for the first time since… well, since I was too young to need money. I was extremely blessed with a favorable divorce agreement and a wonderful man in my life that was wanted me to live with him, which definitely saved on rent :). After getting engaged, however, the panic is starting to set in. Day to day life has been so pleasant and even though I have known I would have to start making money again soon, I have…

  • Following Through

    So far in my writing career, I have had trouble with finishing a story. Something tells me that in order to ever make any money at this, I am going to have to actually finish a story or novel or other project first. (haha) I have an entire folder of stories that I have started and gotten at least halfway through. I have not really finished anything. This is not my favorite thing to admit to. Right now, I am very close to finishing an erotic romance story that I am wanting to submit to Harlequin. It really should have…