tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099979915796361690.post8254287681187177259..comments2023-09-25T08:21:04.495-07:00Comments on DESERT BREEZE PUBLISHING: Author Spotlight - Nike Chillemi talks about writing her love for writing romantic thrillersDesert Breeze Publishinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04385863888693531283noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099979915796361690.post-30526032662296498862012-03-05T08:30:22.201-08:002012-03-05T08:30:22.201-08:00Kathryn, That's a really good question. Excell...Kathryn, That's a really good question. Excellent. I haven't entered a contest in a while. But I did get that when I entered from 50% of the judges. The other 50% loved my entries. I think entering contests is part of the process for a writer, but not the end all and be all. One thing writers get from contests is a thicker skin, which you need in this business, and it's a business.<br /><br />I've found that about 50% of the Christian readers will like my novels. So, the contests were representative in that. But, hey, that's a lot of readers.<br /><br />If you write a great story, they will come. Maybe not as fast as you like. But if you keep at it and pay attention to the care and feeding of your readers, it will start building momentum.Nike Chillemihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13840406107033413597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099979915796361690.post-32882534102598225302012-02-27T17:14:11.365-08:002012-02-27T17:14:11.365-08:00Nike,
Do you find that some Christian readers don...Nike,<br /><br />Do you find that some Christian readers don't like your romantic suspense because they don't consider it "Christian" to have such evil people? I've entered contests where I could tell if someone was a reader of sweet romance because they would pan my manuscript. Those that like edgy, give good marks. Just curious.Kathryn J. Bainhttp://www.kathrynjbain.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099979915796361690.post-64702586830348818412012-02-23T06:46:45.572-08:002012-02-23T06:46:45.572-08:00Marcy, Jean, I'll try to keep the suspense com...Marcy, Jean, I'll try to keep the suspense coming...also the action and romance.<br /><br />Thx so much.Nike Chillemihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13840406107033413597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099979915796361690.post-73752690361493344182012-02-22T14:31:06.288-08:002012-02-22T14:31:06.288-08:00Don't sit too close to the edge of your chair ...Don't sit too close to the edge of your chair when you read one of Nike's suspense stories. If you do, you'll for sure topple over. Nike writes about love and suspense with a talent undeniable.<br /><br />I tried posting this earlier, but it wouldn't go. I hope it doesn't show up twice, but if it does, Nike Chillemi's praise deservs to be read twice.Jean Thompson Kinseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05124229801748410364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099979915796361690.post-64614890156127766512012-02-22T14:26:20.284-08:002012-02-22T14:26:20.284-08:00Nike always delivers. Her novels are riveting and ...Nike always delivers. Her novels are riveting and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a good read!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com