Callie Norse's Blog: Callie's Chatter
February 5, 2013
Callie's Books
I have published 3 books and am now writing a 4th of the Carrington Series. It's best to read them in order, but if you chose to start with one of the others, I have done a bit of "catch-up" for you. They follow Greg and Lisa Carrington and their young daughter who move into an old Victorian home, which they discover is haunted. Lisa becomes ill, taking the story into a spin. Greg and Lisa have the most beautiful love, therefore I have written some steamy scenes...not that sex is the only reason for their wonderful marriage.
The books have many twists and turns, with all the mysteries and spirits who do things, which perhaps only fictional spirits do. Readers love this series, saying they are page turners. They are always wanting the next in the series, NOW! I am blessed to have so many wonderful fans.
The books have many twists and turns, with all the mysteries and spirits who do things, which perhaps only fictional spirits do. Readers love this series, saying they are page turners. They are always wanting the next in the series, NOW! I am blessed to have so many wonderful fans.
How I came to write..
I give credit to my 8th grade teacher. She required us to write short stories. Many of the students grumbled about this assignment. I don't remember what my stories were about, only that this was when I first learned I love to write. Now it seems to complete me.
When my 3rd child was small, I began writing some short stories after the children were in bed. Later, I took one of these stories, expanding it into my first novel, "For the Love of Lisa". I allowed a friend to read my manuscript. Her comments surprised me as I wasn't sure if it was any good. She commented that I had warned her about the steamy love scenes, but had not mentioned the mysteries of the story. She absolutely loved it, telling me I must publish it. I decided to give it a try. I received several rejections, like so many do, especially with their first attempt. I was older than most when they begin to write. I didn't feel I had years to waste sending to publishers and getting rejected over an over like some well-known authors I've heard about, so I began searching for a self-publisher. I chose iUniverse because they give guidance. I have some regrets on my choice, but I'll save that for another time.I debuted with this book September 2010.
When my 3rd child was small, I began writing some short stories after the children were in bed. Later, I took one of these stories, expanding it into my first novel, "For the Love of Lisa". I allowed a friend to read my manuscript. Her comments surprised me as I wasn't sure if it was any good. She commented that I had warned her about the steamy love scenes, but had not mentioned the mysteries of the story. She absolutely loved it, telling me I must publish it. I decided to give it a try. I received several rejections, like so many do, especially with their first attempt. I was older than most when they begin to write. I didn't feel I had years to waste sending to publishers and getting rejected over an over like some well-known authors I've heard about, so I began searching for a self-publisher. I chose iUniverse because they give guidance. I have some regrets on my choice, but I'll save that for another time.I debuted with this book September 2010.
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