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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

2012 comes to a close


WOW! What a year. So much as happened that it’s been kind of crazy but awesome at the same time. Some of my high points were the big move to Nevada after buying a new home. We used to live in a small mobile home and now I actually have my own office in the much bigger house. It was awesome and kind of lonely for the first few months since I moved into it alone...until my kids finished their school year. I really missed them and Mr. Laurann.

 

A huge career high point was...Five books hit the NY Times and USA Today best seller lists in 2012. Brawn, Wrath, Tiger, Obsidian, and Shadow. I never saw that coming. LOL. I never even dreamed it could happen - to be honest.  It’s funny how some things turn out when you least expect it. I was working on the series I had out at the time and kept getting asked about the books I’d written before I was published. I had sent the New Species series to a beta reader and to my critique partner to read to see if it was worthy of massive overhauls and rewrites the books would need to attempt to get the series out there. Their responses were very positive so I began work on Fury to update it. LOTS of work. They used payphones and there weren’t cell phones. Everyone dressed as if they walked off the set of Miami Vice or just...dated to when they were first written. The responses to the series was remarkable when the first few books released in 2011 and I knew they were selling well. Then the 5th one hit the lists in January of 2012. WOW. I sat at my desk with my jaw hanging open...then expected it to be some kind of mistake. It was a surreal feeling seeing my name up there with some of my favorite authors. I was blown away.

 

I went to Romanticon and I always love going to that convention. I get to see and meet other authors and readers. The Ellorascave staff and cover models are just fantastic people. It’s also great that I get to travel with my husband. It’s the BIG event every year that I really look forward to and as always...we had a fantastic time. When you write...you’re in a room (if you’re lucky you have some privacy...LOL...I used to write in my living room with the kids playing around me so it can be chaos). You wear Pj’s, forget to brush your hair when you’re on a deadline, and just in general...writing is a pretty solo thing to do. Then you go to a convention and actually meet the people who have read your books. AMAZING!!! It’s hard to describe how it feels because there are so many emotions involved but I think that one word covers it. LOL!

 

So what is up for 2013? More books!!! The next one out will be Mine To Chase. It doesn’t have a release date yet but should be assigned one soon. It’s a novella length book that is connected to the short story of Scarred and Kilt that was published in the SomethingWicked This Way Comes - Volume 2 anthology. There is a third story that will relate to both of these stories in the upcoming (no release date yet) Something Wicked This Way Comes - Volume 3 anthology. Moon from New Species will be finished and turned in soon. Also, the next Cyborg Seduction book is almost finished. It’s about Blackie. I’ve put some serious write time into the Raines and Mating Heat series so there will be books coming out for them in the near future. I’m still trying to find a few months open to finish the last three Zorn Warrior books about Coto, Vhon, and Vinlotti.

 

I apologize for the delay. I wanted to get one or two more books out this year but I was able to get out Wrath, Tiger, Obsidian, Shadow, and the Something Wicked This Way Comes - Volume 2 this year. I turned in Mine To Chase. By the end of December I should have Moon turned in. That’s a whole lot of writing. LOL! The NS books take a little more time since they are heavy on the word count length. My goal is to get out at least 6 books in 2013. Hopefully more since I have a few that are almost done.

 

I wish everyone the very best holidays. Please be safe while having fun. Thank you so much for reading the books. I deeply appreciate it!

 

Laurann

 

 
 

38 comments:

  1. Thanks so much for updating us Mrs. Dohner! I always look forward to your next blog post and am always excited about what your working on and upcoming books you turned in and what is going on at home too! Your my favorite author and i just LOVE all that you do and work on. Your one terrific person! Hope you and your family have a super wonderful Christmas and a great New Year!

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  2. I love your books as soon as they come on amazon I get it. They are one of the few books I reread about 20 Times so far. My oldest daughter has wanted to start to read them so you well soon have another fan yeah!!!! Can non wait for moon. Marry Christmas.

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  3. Cyperstalking paid off! I check your blog faithfully morning, noon & night..hooray my lunch time stalking hit the jackpot...
    Thanks for the update, can't wait for the new books.
    and Congraduations for your stellar year making the
    NY times best seller list
    Merry Christmas to you and your family

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  4. Congratulations on a fantastic year! It's pretty amazing when dreams come true. Thank you for sharing your gift of storytelling with us. Also for including us in the process by teasing us along the way. They have given me many hours of escape and I love rereading them.
    Enjoy your holidays, and your time with your mom, I lost mine a few years ago and miss her everyday.
    Here's to an amazing new year!

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  5. Thanks for your update, can't wait for 2013 and the new books... You are an amazing writer wishing you continued success . Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family.love sunshine Kath x

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  6. Thank u for your wonderfull work. Have good, healty, happy holidays with your family.

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  7. Laurann,

    You have had an outstanding year! A lot has transpired for you in a short amount of time. Moving and home purchase are way up there let alone the book releases. Your writing has been wonderful. Everything you have released has not disappointed.

    You AMAZE me how you keep all the characters and books in your head, at the same time! Obviously you love what you do. I'm glad I found you! I continue to be one of your biggest fans.

    Much happiness in future! You deserve it.

    Best wishes to you and yours during the holiday season.

    Belinda G

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  8. Thanks for the update Laurann, I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and a very peaceful New Year.

    Carole

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  9. Oh thank goodness! I have been so worried about you and your family! It was so unlike you to be gone for so long. I'm paranoid! I'm glad you are well and had such a great year, though I must admit that I never doubted you’d do so well! I'm excited for the NS, Cyborg and Mating Heats. I am REALLY excited to hear that you decided to continue the Scared and Kilt story. I really enjoyed it! Keep up the good work. I'm SO anxious for Moon and Mating Heat, I can't stand it! My hubby has even asked me several times when the next book in my favorite series (NS! OF COURSE!) is coming out! Have a WONDERFUL Christmas and New Year! Let’s see if you can make it 6 NY/USA Today best sellers in 2013!!

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  10. Thank you Laurann for your update and I will be looking for your New Species books in the future, but first "Moon"

    Have a safe Christmas and Happy New Year's

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  11. Laurann, I'm so happy you had such a wonderful year. Nothing's better than being appreciated for doing what you love!
    I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday and an even better new year! See you in 2013!

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  12. I am looking forward to reading more of your books. I really want to read Moons story. Hope your holidays are safe and wonderful!!!

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  13. I'm so happy that you had such a wonderful year, as well as a bigger place to enjoy. I must say that I truely appreciate the speed and diligence you put into writing each and every series. I don't have to wait so long to read a new and wonderful story. You are amazing! Thankyou so much for the update. Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!!!

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  14. Bravo to Ms. Laurann for her works this year! I did want to say that as much as I crave the next book in each series, I would rather have Quality over Quantity. Your books are like fine pieces of chocolate. I would rather have a Truffle than a dollar store cheapy. Love you girl!!!

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  15. I love you! Really I do ^^ I'm so glad I found your books because they actually mean a lot to me. When I found your blog realized the NS had been something you had wrote long ago but many were unfinished, well it gave me hope that someday I can do the same as long as I keep writing. Your a big inspiration to me but don't go and tire yourself out with all those books next year!! O3O take a break if you need to!

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  16. I would love to read a story about vengeance. Was rereading tigers story and just thought that vengeance would be a good story to read to I know your so busy with all your work but just thought I throw that out there there's so.many great characters in new species it makes you want to learn about all of them

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  17. My friends and I are eager to get their books published here in Brazil ... We love all series, we are addicted! You write divinely! Congratulations!
    ♪(*^^)o∀*∀o(^^*)♪

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  18. Thanks so much for the updates and congratulations on the new home and office. Woohoo!!!

    I do love the NS and look forward to Moon's adventure but what about the other series like the Cyborgs, etc. What are your plans for them?

    Enjoy the holidays
    Barb

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  19. Congratulations on a great 2012! Here's to an even better 2013!

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  20. Hello Ms Dohner, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!! Hope 2013 is good to you! I picked up one of the New species series books about 2 years ago and got hooked, first that one then a couple of your other series but New species is my favorite! But I do have to say I am dying to read Flames and Amanda story atleast that who I hope ends up with Flame. Do you have any idea when that story will be released? Love the species fan, Donna Harriman

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  21. Thank you for your update Laurann, I'm looking for your new books in 2013!

    Happy holidays to you and your family! *^o^*

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  22. Ms. Dohner, I was wondering if you planned on including any other new species types. I ask because I was wondering about some type human/avian mix that would have been created to spy on enemies or something.

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  23. Laurann,
    Whose book comes after Moon's in NS Series?
    Vengeance's?
    Thanks in advance for replay.
    Annie.

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  24. Hi laurann can you possibly tell me when moon is coming out I'm dying to know when i can pre-order it

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  25. I love that Moon is next I'm excited to see when Vengeance story comes out... I'm hoping to be a writer and I love this series alot

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  26. Thank you, Ms. Dohner, for your enjoyable books. You brightened my 2012, and I look forward to seeing what comes next. Best wishes to you and your family for a wonderful 2013.

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  27. Any news about Moon?

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  28. Happy New Year! I'm so glad that you are going to continue the zorn warrior series! Thank you soo much!

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  29. Laurann,
    Have you finished and turned in Moon by end of December like you intended?

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  30. Mine to Chase has a release date now. On her Coming Soon sight it says its to be released on the 25th! In case anyone was wondering ^^

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  31. So excited about Moon, one of my favorite characters! I also really like the cyborg and Zorn series although New Species is my favorite! I check back every day to see when your next book is coming out! I'd love to see a book where a New Species falls for someone with Aspergers/ Sensorary Processing Disorder, I think that it could create some good publicity for people living with it as well as I think a New Species could very much to relate with someone on the spectrum since there senses are so much more than a regular persons. Either way great books and I can't wait to get my hands on the next one, Happy Writing!

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  32. I noticed that "Mine to Chase" comes out on 1-25-13 thru Ellora's Cave. Will it be available via BN and Amazon?

    HUGE fan I am of your writing and I am so looking forward to Moon's Story. Please let it be soon, cause the drooling look on a 55 year old female is NOT good.

    Ooops, where are my manners (hiding where else)Wishing you and yours a Fantastic New Year. Rock on 2013.

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  33. OMG!!

    Moon where are you; its really bad when I'm checking your information every week looking for updates on NS books. LOL

    Have a great year

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  34. They are releasing Mine To Chase at Ellorascave first this time and it will be loaded at other sites...as soon as they are able to get them up.

    I have been sick...I apologize. Moon's book should be finished as soon as I'm healthy again.

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  35. Laurann, You've probably heard this a gazillion times (mild exaggeration) your health comes first. Those of us that love your writing will for our fix. The hands tremble only once in a while.

    Take care of yourself and get well soon.

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  36. Hi Laurann, I enjoy your books, I have read every single one . YYour books are amazing on all levels romance, action, drama, love, sex, you name it. You have become my favorite author, and I want to thank you. Im on permante disability and your books give me joy and excitement on lonely days. I also love that your books are not short lol since I seem to have a lot of time ... thank you Stacy Ramirez. Stcujo@gmail.com

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  37. Hello Laurann. Thank you for sharing your wonderful sense of imagination. I have fell in love with the New Species. I can't put the books down and can't read them fast enough! This has become my all time favorite series and I'm fascinated to see which characters you bring to life next. Thank you again for amazing writing ability. Take Care and Best Wishes for 2013.

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  38. I first got interested in your books after I read all of the zorn warrior books. So, I decided to read another series and I just finished all your NS books! I bought one but I finished that one so quickly that I knew I had to buy them all. I can't wait for more of your books to come out! By the way, I hope you feel better and don't work too hard because your health comes first.

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