Aspiring Authors

This is an old blog post that I’ve updated, and still feel holds true.  Hope this helps fellow writers.

January 27, 2011 

Dear Readers, Supporters, and All the Other Wonderful People Reading This,

I’ve decided to publish a short story online as a sample of my work. I am also working on a novella to publish online. (Update – the novella turned into “Hundred Calorie Snacks: A Carpathian Texan Novel” Book 1.) Once my novel is as wonderful as I can make it then I will publish that online as well. Potential agents will not be off the hook, they will still receive query letters, synopses, and whatever else they prefer to receive.

Happy Writing and Reading,

Carolyn Haven

This is the follow up to my previous endeavor, “Respect of the Dryads:  An O’Neill Secure Side Job”

February 2011

Dear Readers and Writers,

I can’t believe how helpful writing an offshoot short story to my novel has been in not only getting my creative juices flowing, but also in helping me work out the kinks. There are so many layers AKA “drafts and edits” to writing a full length novel that the short story really helped put things into perspective. A getting back to basics on a smaller scale has helped me refine difficult areas, smooth bumps, and make a few final decisions on which way I want to take my story.

If you’re considering writing a novel or are “stuck”, try writing a short story that doesn’t include the trials and tribulations of your main characters. Write something every day or not so ordinary to get a better feel for your work. Feel free to explore new worlds, new aspects, or simply a different point of view.

Happy Writing,

Carolyn Haven

Hundred Calorie Snacks: A Carpathian Texan Novel

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Hundred Calorie Snacks: A Carpathian Texan Novel (Carpathian Texan Series Book 1) by Carolyn Haven Link: http://amzn.com/B00N6MGXDW

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Hundred Calorie Snacks: A Carpathian Texan Novel

From the imagination of the Kindle Bestselling Author, Carolyn Haven, comes “Hundred Calorie Snacks—A Carpathian Texan Novel” “Hundred Calorie Snacks” is a twisted spin on the woes of dieting made even more trying when blood, magic, crime, and love work into the mix. Survival and intrigue are her passions… As a secret agent, Cathleen Houlihan never considers falling in love, until the doctors put an expiration date on her life. In the hospital, Cathleen promises the doctors to lose weight so they can perform a heart surgery that is her only hope. To herself, Cathleen promises to enjoy life a little more, smell the roses, take chances, and live a little. Donavon Burebista, a man who shares her passions offers Cathleen the perfect opportunity to achieve all her promises. For once in her personal life, Cathleen wants to be spontaneous, and accepts everything this man is offering. But taking the chance leads her into a dark subversive world of betrayal, where she finds herself irrevocably changed. Will they find a way to hold onto what they briefly found in each other, or let their one night remain a sweet memory? An edgy thrill ride with bite, bite, and chocolate. “Hundred Calorie Snacks”, a two-part Happily for Now Romantic Urban Fantasy, finishing with Happily Ever After in “No More Hundred Calorie Snacks—A Carpathian Texan Novel”, coming soon. A Savor length Paranormal Romance book available now. For specifics on story length and to see my blog visit http://CarolynHaven.webs.com