Good Wednesday morning! Sorry, it’s been a little while since my last post. As most of you know, I’m an accountant, so this is my busy busy busy season! Not to mention I have a couple of writing deadlines, yes, I’m a glutton for punishment.
With Tuscany, I stepped out and took a chance. This book pulled at me like no other. I could see it being destined to do well. First step, I entered it into the Harlequin ‘So You Think You Can Write’ contest, with fingers crossed and anything else that would cross. It made it to the Top 55 of over 950 books. Yes, I did a happy dance and screamed. Even though it didn’t get any further, I knew it could go the distance.
Then, I decided to pitch it to Solstice Publishing, hoping they’d see what I saw and within 48 hours I had a lovely email from the editor. I’d sold Tuscany to Solstice and they wanted it. As most of you know, I’ve published 30 books, but this is the only one with a publisher other than myself. I’ve loved everything about the experience and wouldn’t change a thing. Solstice took Tuscany to news heights.
My dream for Tuscany is to see it one day make it into the hands of Hallmark Channel, but what romance author doesn’t dream of that. So, for now, I’ll keep typing away and dreaming of the day that it happens…
Stephanie Hurt lives in Georgia with her husband Tommy and their son Hunter, along with two dogs, Daisy and Jake. When Stephanie is not lost in one of the worlds that she creates, she's an accountant and children's minister. She has been writing the stories that fill her mind since she was a teenager. The moment a story comes into her mind, she's mesmerized and soon she's diving into the story with a cup of hot green tea and a notebook. Before long, the story has bones and is ready for the laptop. She happily types away in the early morning and at night. You can always find her with a notebook full of stories that have yet to come to life. Follow her journey in each of her over 40 published works!
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2 thoughts on “From Tuscany & Beyond…”
Love this, Steph. I loved the book from the first page, it flows beautifully. And I’m loving the experience with Solstice, too!.They’re really professional, and I really feel I’m growing as a writer. I believe Tuscany will make it far, but I’m also convinced you’ll write yet more books that will have that X factor!
Thank you sweet friend! I can’t wait to read your book when it comes out. Working with Solstice is a heartwarming experience and everyone’s so nice. I’m glad you’ve joined us in the fun! Tuscany has my heart! Glad you liked it…
Love this, Steph. I loved the book from the first page, it flows beautifully. And I’m loving the experience with Solstice, too!.They’re really professional, and I really feel I’m growing as a writer. I believe Tuscany will make it far, but I’m also convinced you’ll write yet more books that will have that X factor!
Thank you sweet friend! I can’t wait to read your book when it comes out. Working with Solstice is a heartwarming experience and everyone’s so nice. I’m glad you’ve joined us in the fun! Tuscany has my heart! Glad you liked it…