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    • The Steadfast Heart, Available Now!

      Posted at 5:00 pm by arlemhawks, on February 27, 2019

      I’m excited to announce that my first novella, and first published work, is available now on Amazon (ebook for 99 cents for a limited time) and Kindle Unlimited! A paperback copy is also available through Amazon, if that’s more your thing. 😉

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      A broken sailor looking for a purpose, a jilted lady longing for the past, and a chance at happiness neither expected.

      After losing his foot in battle, Lieutenant Robert Brenton can’t find his place in the navy or society, where he fears he is seen only as a cripple. He retires to his small estate to find peace, not anticipating the distraction awaiting him.

      Holly Addison has the world at her feet, until her prized beau cancels their engagement and ruins her reputation. Banished to Cornwall, she finds herself a guest in Robert’s run-down manor by the sea. She writes repeatedly to her former love, trying to persuade him to take her back to society. But Robert’s charm and simple life make her consider what she really wants—a life of excess, or a life of meaning.

      As time runs out on their chance to be together, both are forced to examine their hearts and uncover a strength neither knew they had.

      This book has been so fun to research and write. It’s also been very fun to work on a writing project with such good friends and talented writers.

      The Steadfast Heart launches at a strange time for my family. We’re greeting the fulfillment of a dream while also saying goodbye to someone very dear.

      This little book has been with me through increasingly hard days. It’s brought connections and tender moments that my family and I will treasure forever. And it has reminded my that despite the bitter pounding of the thunderstorms of life, we can rise stronger than before. There is light after the storm. I have been so blessed with people in my life who wouldn’t leave me alone to suffer, but who picked me up and practically carried me forward.

      Thanks to all the people who have helped and encouraged me through this process.

      Posted in Books, Love Letter Press, writing | 0 Comments | Tagged Books, goals, Love Letter Press, Novella, Regency, research, Series, The Steadfast Heart, writing
    • The Steadfast Heart Cover Reveal

      Posted at 9:00 pm by arlemhawks, on January 26, 2019

      I can’t believe it. One more step toward my life-long dream of publishing.

      This is the cover for my novella, and I couldn’t be more pleased with how it turned out. Shaela Kay of Blue Water Books did an amazing job with it. This was one thing I was super stressed about, and I needn’t have been.

      What do you think?

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      I almost cried when Shaela sent it to me the first time. I think it perfectly represents Holly, as well as my favorite setting in the book. Here’s the blurb—

      A broken sailor looking for a purpose, a jilted lady longing for the past, and a chance at happiness neither expected.

      After losing his foot in battle, Lieutenant Robert Brenton can’t find his place in the navy or society, where he fears he is seen only as a cripple. He retires to his small estate to find peace, not anticipating the distraction awaiting him.

      Holly Addison has the world at her feet, until her prized beau cancels their engagement and ruins her reputation. Banished to Cornwall, she finds herself a guest in Robert’s run-down manor by the sea. She writes repeatedly to her former love, trying to persuade him to take her back to society. But Robert’s charm and simple life make her consider what she really wants—a life of excess, or a life of meaning.

      As time runs out on their chance to be together, both are forced to examine their hearts and uncover a strength neither knew they had.

      The Steadfast Heart, a Regency novella based on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Steadfast Tin Soldier” will release February 27th, but you can preorder it now on Amazon.

      Preorder Now!

      This novella is the third in a series of Regency fairy tale retellings. The first two novellas are fantastic! Check out Joanna Barker’s Beauty and the Baron (available now) and Sally Britton’s The Captain and Miss Winter (preorder now, available February 6th).

      Stay tuned for more updates and sneak peeks at The Steadfast Heart!

      Posted in Love Letter Press, writing | 0 Comments | Tagged Novella, Retellings, Series, The Steadfast Heart
    • Announcing Love Letter Press!

      Posted at 3:53 pm by arlemhawks, on December 5, 2018

      A year ago when I sat down to make my goals for 2018, I chose a word for the year: connect. I wanted to connect to the writing community in better ways than I had before, and I wanted to set myself up to connect with the publishing world.

      I started by signing up for conferences, then signing up for contests, then exchanging manuscripts with other writers. One of my biggest steps was joining a critique group. I was so scared to make that jump, to commit all that time, and to give my work to writers farther along the path than I was.

      But I did it. And the results were amazing.

      Continue reading →

      Posted in Love Letter Press | 2 Comments | Tagged conference, goals, Love Letter Press, New Year's resolutions, owningit, Regency, Storymakers, writing
    • Conference!

      Posted at 3:41 pm by arlemhawks, on May 2, 2018
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      This time tomorrow, I’ll be on a plane heading to my very first writing conference. I’m equal parts excited and scared out of my mind. Wish my luck. 😬

      I’m starting off with a workshop tomorrow afternoon, which is so out of my comfort zone. It sounded like such a good idea when I signed up. 🙄 My inner introvert has been freaking out ever since. My workshop is called “Pub and Polish.” It will be so good for me, but I thought I’d have my manuscript much further along than it is now. Though after reading my fellow students’ work, I’m a little more calm about it. Not because they’re bad (they’re great!), they just aren’t perfect yet. Just like mine. Continue reading →

      Posted in editing, writing | 0 Comments | Tagged conference, Storymakers
    • Updates

      Posted at 4:58 am by arlemhawks, on April 12, 2018

      It’s been a busy couple months, but progress is being made!

      Perhaps the biggest progress has been my invitation to join a Regency critique group. I felt like I got an invitation to the ball! 😆 It’s an amazing group of ladies, and they’ve already helped my writing so much. It gets me super excited to work on my story, knowing I have both cheerleaders and mentors to help me get it where it needs to be. These ladies have become instant friends, and I’m so excited to see where they take their writing careers.

      One, Sally Britton, has already published a book and a novella this year, and will be releasing a second novel in a week or two. Check her out on Goodreads! Two others have signed to be published later this year, and I can’t wait.

      Continue reading →

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