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Having His Child
Having His Child by Amy J. Fetzer released on Jul 25, 2001 is available now for purchase.
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First published August 1, 2001
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Amy J. Fetzer
91 books129 followersHi there. Thanks for stopping by!
I'll tell you right off that I don't like reading my own bios, let alone writing them. It's like tooting your own horn. But if you're here, then you want to know something about me. So how about I break some ‘writers have a glamorous life' myths first off.
Myth 1: Writers have always been writers.
Not me. I was a licensed cosmotologist for years, and didn't even put pen to paper until I was 30. (with an infant and 3 year old) It took me 3 years to write my first book, and while it taught me a lot, it was dreadful ! Got rejected 6 times flat out. I burned it in the back yard when I sold my 20 th book. I've kept the first pages to remind myself of how far I've come.
Myth 2: writers have a staff to take care of them and their homes while they write.
I wish! I don't have a maid, a cook, or anyone who works for me, except maybe Shelley, who maintains this site. Like most women out there, I do all the cooking, cleaning, bills, shopping, etc. Sometimes I can be seen driving the riding lawnmower over our 2 acres. That's not a complaint. I'm a Marine's wife, and my husband was gone a lot, so I had to do it. I'm the only female in a house of men, so I pretty much rule too. And as the daughter, wife, and now the mother of US Marines, believe me, I can give orders when need be.
Myth 3. Writers work when the muse hits them.
If I did, I'd never meet a deadline. Writing isn't about the muse coming to you; it's about unleashing bottled creativity and giving it freedom on paper. Every writer I know feels a deep internal need to tell their particular story and hope you're entertained. Writers HAVE to write. Yeah, sure, sometimes the creativity isn't moving like we want, but like everyone who faces some problem, I go to my friends and they come through in a punch. By the way, I work at my job from about 7 am till 4, sometimes later if it's going great and I don't want to stop. Weekends are for playing, projects or gardening. I actually love pulling weeds; it makes my mind drift to good places.
Myth 4: Writers get paid oodles of money.
Oodles?? If I did, I'd have a staff and a better-looking office. But I get to go to work in the worlds' sloppiest clothes.
Myth 5: Once a writer sells a book, they can sell anything else.
Want to see my rejection file? I could wallpaper a bathroom with it. To keep selling is the really hard part of this job. However, my idea of a great story isn't often blending with the editors. It's frustrating and often, it hurts, since the books writers create have, without a doubt, a piece of them inside. But then, if you can't take it, then this isn't the business for you.
My second book (#1 being the dreadful one I burned) My Timeswept Heart was a finalist in the Romance Writers of America, Golden Heart contest for unpublished works. I didn't win, but it got my work before my Kensington editor. It came out in '93 and I've sold over 30 since. With numerous rejections in between.
Right now, I'm writing books I've wanted to write for three years, Romantic Thrillers. Think Peacemaker or Chain Reaction with a little more romance in them. Lots of action and danger. After writing books in 5 sub genres of romance, (I get bored easily) this new one is the chance for me to use all this military knowledge I've stored up for years. I've fired weapons, rappelled, ridden in an Armored Personnel Carrier, and did some Scuba diving in the East China Sea. It hasn't been boring, and because I write, it never will be.
Now that my Sergeant Major husband is retired, and my sons are grown and towering over their mother, we get to stay in one place.
How average. I love it. When I feel the itch to move every 3 years, I just redecorate.
Well, its time for me to get back to work. Thanks for visiting. Take a look around the site, drop me a note, even read the first chapter of a new novel, if you like. It's out there for you, the reader. I wouldn't be loving my job if you weren't
I'll tell you right off that I don't like reading my own bios, let alone writing them. It's like tooting your own horn. But if you're here, then you want to know something about me. So how about I break some ‘writers have a glamorous life' myths first off.
Myth 1: Writers have always been writers.
Not me. I was a licensed cosmotologist for years, and didn't even put pen to paper until I was 30. (with an infant and 3 year old) It took me 3 years to write my first book, and while it taught me a lot, it was dreadful ! Got rejected 6 times flat out. I burned it in the back yard when I sold my 20 th book. I've kept the first pages to remind myself of how far I've come.
Myth 2: writers have a staff to take care of them and their homes while they write.
I wish! I don't have a maid, a cook, or anyone who works for me, except maybe Shelley, who maintains this site. Like most women out there, I do all the cooking, cleaning, bills, shopping, etc. Sometimes I can be seen driving the riding lawnmower over our 2 acres. That's not a complaint. I'm a Marine's wife, and my husband was gone a lot, so I had to do it. I'm the only female in a house of men, so I pretty much rule too. And as the daughter, wife, and now the mother of US Marines, believe me, I can give orders when need be.
Myth 3. Writers work when the muse hits them.
If I did, I'd never meet a deadline. Writing isn't about the muse coming to you; it's about unleashing bottled creativity and giving it freedom on paper. Every writer I know feels a deep internal need to tell their particular story and hope you're entertained. Writers HAVE to write. Yeah, sure, sometimes the creativity isn't moving like we want, but like everyone who faces some problem, I go to my friends and they come through in a punch. By the way, I work at my job from about 7 am till 4, sometimes later if it's going great and I don't want to stop. Weekends are for playing, projects or gardening. I actually love pulling weeds; it makes my mind drift to good places.
Myth 4: Writers get paid oodles of money.
Oodles?? If I did, I'd have a staff and a better-looking office. But I get to go to work in the worlds' sloppiest clothes.
Myth 5: Once a writer sells a book, they can sell anything else.
Want to see my rejection file? I could wallpaper a bathroom with it. To keep selling is the really hard part of this job. However, my idea of a great story isn't often blending with the editors. It's frustrating and often, it hurts, since the books writers create have, without a doubt, a piece of them inside. But then, if you can't take it, then this isn't the business for you.
My second book (#1 being the dreadful one I burned) My Timeswept Heart was a finalist in the Romance Writers of America, Golden Heart contest for unpublished works. I didn't win, but it got my work before my Kensington editor. It came out in '93 and I've sold over 30 since. With numerous rejections in between.
Right now, I'm writing books I've wanted to write for three years, Romantic Thrillers. Think Peacemaker or Chain Reaction with a little more romance in them. Lots of action and danger. After writing books in 5 sub genres of romance, (I get bored easily) this new one is the chance for me to use all this military knowledge I've stored up for years. I've fired weapons, rappelled, ridden in an Armored Personnel Carrier, and did some Scuba diving in the East China Sea. It hasn't been boring, and because I write, it never will be.
Now that my Sergeant Major husband is retired, and my sons are grown and towering over their mother, we get to stay in one place.
How average. I love it. When I feel the itch to move every 3 years, I just redecorate.
Well, its time for me to get back to work. Thanks for visiting. Take a look around the site, drop me a note, even read the first chapter of a new novel, if you like. It's out there for you, the reader. I wouldn't be loving my job if you weren't
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January 18, 2016
Me gustó mucho. Para ser de Harlequín me parece una historia corta bien desarrollada y escrita. Con la velocidad adecuada y los escenarios necesarios más no suficientes (un poquito más a cerca de ellos y el embarazo hubiera estado de lujo). Como sea, me gustó tanto como para darle 3,5 estrellas.
Ha hecho que me emocione más que con otras sagas largas. Definitivamente el tema del embarazo hace que me guste mucho una novela y más con una relación como la de Lucas y Ángela :)
Ha hecho que me emocione más que con otras sagas largas. Definitivamente el tema del embarazo hace que me guste mucho una novela y más con una relación como la de Lucas y Ángela :)
May 30, 2020
this ones for the suburban mom who hasnt had sex in 12 years in my neighborhood who left this in the little library and my suburban mom who got it form me
so. this book is bad. and i shouldn't waste my time writing a review picking apart why its bad but i wasted my time reading it so here we are.
first, this book is the personification of the state of Georgia. the southern vibes. the sexism. the undercurrent of jesus. bless her heart.
second, every single problem in this book comes from the fact that the male lead is a piece of shit. hes like if brett kavanaugh and ted cruz had a baby. basically, he thinks that he control his best friend and her body because he has a crush on her ??? what a mess! he also just changes his mind and his opinion on kids that hes had for years because he sees an ultrasound. sir.
third, but also still kinda second and first, this book is entrenched in misogyny. everything about the plot and characters hinges on them seeing women as less than and as baby making/cleaning machines. the male lead signs up for a company that sends a woman who will clean and cook for him because " its the best parts of having a wife without the hassle " (not a direct quote but. close). the male lead yells at his best friend because she wants to be a single mother. the womans life revolves around the debate of getting dicked down by her bff or having a baby. i shouldnt get hung up on this because its a soft porn novel made for middle aged women who drink wine at 11am and hate their husbands but. GOD book bad.
also he thinks that kids get bullied for "being bastards" what year is this from ???? is this game of thrones ????
so. this book is bad. and i shouldn't waste my time writing a review picking apart why its bad but i wasted my time reading it so here we are.
first, this book is the personification of the state of Georgia. the southern vibes. the sexism. the undercurrent of jesus. bless her heart.
second, every single problem in this book comes from the fact that the male lead is a piece of shit. hes like if brett kavanaugh and ted cruz had a baby. basically, he thinks that he control his best friend and her body because he has a crush on her ??? what a mess! he also just changes his mind and his opinion on kids that hes had for years because he sees an ultrasound. sir.
third, but also still kinda second and first, this book is entrenched in misogyny. everything about the plot and characters hinges on them seeing women as less than and as baby making/cleaning machines. the male lead signs up for a company that sends a woman who will clean and cook for him because " its the best parts of having a wife without the hassle " (not a direct quote but. close). the male lead yells at his best friend because she wants to be a single mother. the womans life revolves around the debate of getting dicked down by her bff or having a baby. i shouldnt get hung up on this because its a soft porn novel made for middle aged women who drink wine at 11am and hate their husbands but. GOD book bad.
also he thinks that kids get bullied for "being bastards" what year is this from ???? is this game of thrones ????
February 28, 2022
No sé como llegué a él, pero acabo con un bloqueo lector
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 16, 2016
It is about a romance and one having his child. Though they are friends. She want to make sure father is really is in love with her before telling him of his child. There more to it but I rather leave your wonder and that way you pick it up to read.
I read this in early of the year as well. Free to get I believe I got it though Freebookspot.com. It is by all mean free books for your nook or kindle.
I read this in early of the year as well. Free to get I believe I got it though Freebookspot.com. It is by all mean free books for your nook or kindle.
June 28, 2012
Nice and Sweet.
Though the story wasn't exactly complicated, I was pleasantly surprised by what you might call the 'epiphany' the Hero and heroine had in the end.
Not exactly something I'd go back to read, but definitely the fluff I needed to have a smile before I go to sleep tonight.
Though the story wasn't exactly complicated, I was pleasantly surprised by what you might call the 'epiphany' the Hero and heroine had in the end.
Not exactly something I'd go back to read, but definitely the fluff I needed to have a smile before I go to sleep tonight.
May 25, 2010
Cute short story. A quick read that's enjoyable
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