March 4th, 2010 | by KateDouglas |
I forgot to mention that I’ll be choosing a couple of names from comments to win a free book–either a copy of DemonFire or one of my Wolf Tales or Sexy Beast books (from the ones I have left) Just leave a comment to enter.
I’m finishing up final edits on Wolf Tales 11 tonight, so I’ll have to make this brief, but today has been pretty amazing, and it’s gotten me to thinking about dreams and goals and what we want out of life.
Back in 1984, when I first started writing romances, my dream was to some day, publish a book. I sold my first romance in 1998 to an epublisher, long before anyone had heard of ebooks–believe me, the Kindle and the Nook weren’t even on the radar then–but I was published, and so my dreams shifted up a notch. My next goal was to get an agent, someone who would like my writing enough to help me grow my career.
In May 2001, I signed with a new, unknown agent named Jessica Faust, who had just formed her own agency, BookEnds. The running joke then was that she could get me rejected in a fraction of the time it took me–it wasn’t unusual for my submissions to languish in the slush pile at various publishers for over a year. Jessica could get a rejection for me in less than a month!
So, my goals and dreams moved up a notch. I was doing well with epubs and small presses, it was time to dream big. I had an agent–I wanted a New York contract. That came in the summer of 2005 when Audrey LaFehr at Kensington liked my first Wolf Tales enough to not only offer me a contract, but start an entire imprint–Aphrodisia. (Hey, I most certainly wasn’t dreaming THAT big!) My 18th story in the series, Chanku Spirit in Sexy Beast VIII will release this month. Dream fulfilled–but it was time for a new dream.
Mass market. I really wanted a mass market contract, so I worked on a proposal and in Christmas 2008, after a few false starts with ideas that didn’t fly, I signed one for a parnormal series, The DemonSlayers, also with Kensington.
Another dream, checked off, so it was time to aim higher. How about a list? Is that a goal, to hit a list? That first book, DemonFire released last week and showed up on BookScan this morning. It hit the Nielsen BookScan list at #83 today! This is my first week out for my very first mass market book and my very first time to hit a major book list, so to say it’s exciting is a bit of an understatement! What’s next? Well, I’ve had damned good luck dreaming, so I guess I’ll shoot for either the NY Times or USA Today. Impossible? Maybe, but that’s what I heard from friends and family so many years ago when I said I wanted to publish a book. And I heard it over and over again when the rejections rolled in, but I kept writing and dreaming.
If we don’t dream, if we don’t follow those dreams and work hard to make them come true, then what is there? I think I’d rather dream and fail than not have dreams at all. Is there something you’ve wanted badly enough to sacrifice for, to dream of, that’s come true? I love stories about people setting a goal and reaching it, whether it’s to lose 20 pounds, go back to college, have a child, take a trip or anything that you’ve wanted for yourself, that you’ve dreamed of achieving and actually succeeded at. Or do you have a dream that’s not yet fulfilled? One you’re still working toward? If so, you have my utmost respect, because I know how hard it is to try and fail and then try again.
But trust me, if feels SO good when it finally comes true.
Dreams are part of my everyday living. When I was 23 I had a huge dream of becoming a mom. But with my story that dream took over 8 years with 6 miscarriages and 7 babies lost. It took a huge toll on me that I had considered that dream to be lost. Well those who know me know that I took a very risking chance and I made a phone call behind my husbands back and started to process to adopt. Now it’s all okay with the hubby because once he saw how it would be achieved all was well. 13 month later I was granted a little boy we call Thomas and then 3 years later by some higher form of grace I was able to carry a child to full term and therefore another son was born that we call Tylere. So dreams do come true but sometimes you just need to wait them out and never give up on them.
My dreams have become only bigger over the years and some have come true and some are still waiting but I know if I keep them alive I will be able to make them come true.
Can’t wait for the SBVIII and one of the sexiest covers models yet to be at my door. OH the dip!!! LOL!!!!
hugs Kate,
by Tracey · March 4th, 2010 at 1:51 pmTracey
Tracey, I can’t imagine the bravery and determination to keep trying after so much heartbreak, but I’ve seen pictures of your boys, and they are both beautiful! You are so right, though, when you say that you have to have dreams. Our lives would be empty without them–and you wouldn’t be surrounded by handsome men!
Yeah…that guy on SBVIII isn’t half bad! His name’s Andrei Claude, btw…and you can see a LOT more of Andrei at http://www.andreiclaude.com/
by Kate Douglas · March 4th, 2010 at 5:32 pmI applaude you for sticking with it. I honestly don’t know if I could’ve. You’re an inspiration, Kate.
by Sasha White · March 4th, 2010 at 5:56 pmGo you for sticking with it and not giving up.
My dream is to go back to college. I just need to figure out if I want to go to a college ‘proper’ or a technical school. But first I need to get my 18 y/o ready to go to college in the fall.
by Elaine R · March 4th, 2010 at 6:05 pmI guess my dream has come true.I have a beautiful daughter that gave me a granddaughter.Now we can share the things i shared with my grandmother and mother. It’s great to know a part of me will keep living.
by Lee Davis · March 4th, 2010 at 6:08 pmBut have to hide my books she loves to read. Some day I hope to past her your books.(Kate) to let her know to read all books.
Other dream is to see a great granddaughter.
Goal was to be happy with life and I have to say being 50 I have found it.
I have been blessed in my life and have had several dreams come true. Not the least of which is that I now have a paying job again! I believe that if we give up on our dreams, then we give on life.
by Lisa Guertin · March 4th, 2010 at 6:10 pmHi Kate
My goal right now is to finish my associate’s degree in medical assiting and then to follow up on ultrasound technology. My dream is one day be able to have my own house and give a better life to me and my daughter.
by Jenny · March 4th, 2010 at 6:14 pmI think between you Kate and the commenter Tracey, that I need to start dreaming and making goals.
Kate I am so thankful you kept with it. Thrilled that I am one of the many that has been reading since just after Wolf Tales 2 was published.
I already have Demonfire on the way from B&N and according to the shipping info I should have it in my hands today or tomorrow. Many sales wished your way and that spot on the NYT Bestseller list soon. If not with this book, then definitly with the second one.
May I just say, I love Wolf Tales 9. I have read at least a dozen times. I love that I now have a glimpse into the life stories of so many characters that I already love.
by Susie AKA Susilien · March 4th, 2010 at 6:19 pmWell Miss. Douglas, my dream is sort of like yours because I hope to become an author someday! I haven’t really thought about being published yet, I just want to finish one of my ideas and to eventually get noticed.
I don’t think I’m ready to be published yet, it’d be nice but with school,family, and everything else I don’t think I could take the pressure. I’m amazed at your ability to have that dream, make it come true, and still live a relatively normal life.
I can’t wait to eventually read one of your books!
by Gabrielle J. · March 4th, 2010 at 6:19 pmThanks for sticking with it Kate! We would’ve missed out on a lot of great stories if you’d have given up. My goal is to eventually finish my bachelors degree. After a 12 year break I am back at it and determined to finish! I will use you for my inspiration to stick to it!
by Erica P · March 4th, 2010 at 6:20 pmOh I’d love to win a freebie but I own them all LOL you are the bomb ~
by Patsy · March 4th, 2010 at 6:21 pmKate–Big time happy dances over hitting Bookscan. That’s just huge! Isn’t nice when some of those dreams actually come true? I’m so pleased for you–
Alexis
by Alexis Morgan · March 4th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
DEMONFIRE IS JUST AWESOME KATE! I HATE TO FINISH IT, HEY HOW ABOUT A SEQUEL? 
by hotcha1 · March 4th, 2010 at 6:37 pmReading DemonFire is my “must do” for this weekend. Can’t wait to start it! It’s interesting to see you branch off from the Chanku but still stay with the paranormal. Exciting!
My goal is to get published! I am finishing my first manuscript now and starting to think about query letters. You’re an inspiration!
by Janell · March 4th, 2010 at 7:02 pmHello Kate, all my life I’ve loved learning about everything that crossed my mind. I especially loved history cause I could check out what went before me. I thought that I would teach it one day as I love to talk. ;>D When I graduated from highschool I wanted to go to college to follow that dream but I let my grandfather discourage me and then I got married and started to having children. I left my home in Chicago and moved to California at the age of 28 with four little children as a single mom and I struggled to take care of them as a long distance operator and decided that now was the time to go to college and go into a field that paid money we could live on. With all of the prisons in California, I decided on majoring in Criminal Justice, Corrections so that I could become a parole agent. Because I had been out of school for 14yrs, I had to go to a junior college first. I got my AS degree there in two years and then I went to Cal State U – Long Beach and got my BS degree both in Criminal Justice, Corrections with a minor in Social Welfare. Wanted to cover a lot of bases. Now my children at the time were 13, 12, 8, and 3. I completed college in four years. I’m still a little crazy from that. lol My goal then was to make at least 1,000 a month. I started in prison in the 13 hundreds. My next goal was to become a counselor to get casework training and I promoted to that. My next goal was to become a parole agent (I couldn’t right out of college cause there was a freeze in hiring above the institution level so I started as a prison guard). I reached that goal 51/2yrs after I started working for the state. In ’94, I retired cause I couldn’t leap tall buildings in a single bound. I currently have three goals: 1. Get rid of 150lbs, 2. Stay alive long enough for my granddaughter to become an adult, and 3. Get out of California so that I can breathe.
I’ve got a Wii Fit Plus and I’m working on the weight, that will help me live longer, and I hope to escape California before the year is over. I’m working on it. One other thing I also working on a new Suburu. Hope that I didn’t put you to sleep with my long story. Mo
by Mo · March 4th, 2010 at 7:09 pmHi Kate!
I’m so glad you followed your dreams!
My dream is to someday win the lottery and build a house with a huge bedroom with a fireplace and a library in it. I could devote a whole shelf to your books.
In reality though, I am already living my dream. I had my first heart surgery when I was 10. My parents weren’t given much hope of my survival. Four children later and my next surgery at 34 – I had beaten the odds! My 50th birthday is coming up in a few weeks and I now have 3 little granddaughters with 2 more expected this summer. I’ve spent the last 30+ years with my best friend/husband through ups and downs, laughs and frowns. I couldn’t have dreamed a better dream.
Congrats on finishing up Wolf Tales 11 ~ I can’t wait to read it (and 10). Demonfire is also at the top of my list!
by Christy H. · March 4th, 2010 at 7:16 pmCongratulations Kate
I’m hoping to follow in your footsteps-my dreams are very similar to yours.
by Kate Pearce · March 4th, 2010 at 7:20 pmKate-
by Davina J. · March 4th, 2010 at 7:47 pmMy goals right now center around my children and their success. My dreams will always be just that, dreams and I am okay with that. I was an aspiring writer and I still write, but more for myself. My life is full and I could not be happier. I enjoyed your story of persistence and not giving up in you dreams. Very inspiring. You remain my favorite. lol
Hi Kate,
by Krista Plott · March 4th, 2010 at 8:13 pmI really think you are doing fantastic and you already know you have been a huge inspiration to me and more help and advice than i could ever thank you for. Actually my first goal was the same as yours…..to get something that i was writing published. Well i have the publishing contract with a release really soon and it is e-book which i’m fine with. I think next on my goal list will be a second publishing contract before i wish for the agent. I like how you stair stepped it tho. Writing has always been my dream and i love it.
Thank you again !
Hey Kate, major KUDOS and props to you lady!!! I bow down to your greatness.
I have a dream, I am working on write now. My goal is to complete a novel. Working on it, bit by bit, and I am keeping hope alive.
One of my dreams was to make it through college, and I did. I never thought I would make it pass the age of 21, looooonnnnggg story, and I did. I never thought I would meet some of my favorite authors, and I did. So I am sitting pretty in the dreams and making goals department.
Peace and love,
by Paula R · March 4th, 2010 at 8:17 pmPaula R.
Hi Kate – You are a busy blogger. It’s a good thing you seem to like it!! It’s definitely a good way to have interaction w/ your readers! I think this is my first time to blog on this site. Anyway, I was always interested in medical things. When I was little, I wanted my parents to read the story over & over about the little girl who got her tonsils out! I first aspired to become a doctor & I admire all who do. I like chemistry, but I did not like organic chemistry. I switched to nursing & I have found my niche as a private duty nurse. I am a nurturing person by nature anyway. Then, after I married, we did not want to wait for children. I was 26, he was 36 & I thought it should be instantaneous. I love Tracey’s success story of motherhood after what she went through. I did have a dtr two yrs after we were married. I can relate to Tracey here because my second child died in-utero as the result of a cord accident when I was 8 mos along. I am at peace that he was not meant to be here, but it was a hard road at the time. Then God blessed me with two more sons who are 16 mos apart. The End. LOL – But sometimes we do have to go through a lot of disappointment to get where we want to be!! Great Blog – Rebecca Ringler
by Rebecca Ringler · March 4th, 2010 at 8:28 pmIt is so wonderful Kate, to hear that your publishing dreams are coming true. I still have a dream of traveling though Italy with my hubby. He finally retired this year, but we have both our boys living back at home while they start new jobs, so that dream is on the back burner for maybe another year or so.
by Cathy M · March 4th, 2010 at 8:45 pmHi Kateness,
by Mel K. · March 4th, 2010 at 8:46 pmThank goodness your dreams came true. Otherwise we wouldn’t know such a talented author and enjoy such excellenr reading.
Years ago I was in a band. But, over the years, the lead singer (and my best friend) and I lost touch. She found me last year and my dream of ‘getting the band back together’ has resurfaced. I played clarinet in a punk band but now I’m learning guitar. Hmm…maybe we should call ourselves “Douglas’s Demons’?
I used to get very upset when people would ask me ‘what are your goals’? Well now I have one. We’ll see if I’m the next Wendy O. (wore electrical tape on her nipples) or the next Joan Jett (’cause seriously…I don’t give a d*** ’bout my bad reputation!!’)
Thanks for invite to the party, Kate. See you in the front row!
Congratulations on being able to realize your dreams.
by Estella · March 4th, 2010 at 8:54 pmI’ve always wanted to have a used bookstore!Probably will not ever happen, but I think I’ve got the next best thing. I am a branch librarian, running two libraries, so I’m around books all the time and I love it..
by Martha Lawson · March 4th, 2010 at 9:23 pmMy internet was down all morning and I just got back online and am reading your posts…have to admit, you guys have me really choked up, but in such a good way! There were times when I was trying to get published I would get so discouraged, but I’m just so damned stubborn I couldn’t admit defeat. It sounds as if a lot of you are just as hard headed as me!
If you’ve read DemonFire, you saw my dedication to Patricia Lucas White–Pat was one of my very dear friends who always encouraged me, and I think that’s why I like writing a blog like this–to encourage others to stick with their dreams. I’m proof that they can come true, but it takes a hard head and a lot of stubborn determination to follow through.
I can’t answer you each personally–I’ve got to finish the final read through on WT11 so I can mail it in the morning. It’s over two weeks late, and I hate missing a deadline–but please know how much your stories mean to me. What’s really cool is that as I read your posts, I’m realizing that many of you have become my online friends–and, in many cases now, real life friends–and I really treasure your friendship. Thanks so much. I’ll check back tonight and try and answer then, if I finish the book.
by Kate Douglas · March 4th, 2010 at 9:45 pmHi Kate,
Your Wolf Tales series (I have all that are available) are awesome!!! It is amazing how you were able to make it so realistic, so that you felt that you were actually there. It is an amazing story that makes you realize that there are many unexplained happenings in the world that we may know nothing about, yet there could be. But if you read, then the world is your oyster. Thank you for the awesome gift that you have given to the world. I look forward to reading your other books. 
by Teresa F. · March 4th, 2010 at 9:45 pmI just wanted to let you know that I think that you are a wonderful writer.
I am delighted to say that I have all the Wolf Tales (so far) and am (im)patiently awaiting delivery of Demonfire. This is my year of indulgence and dreams. I decided that, since I turned a milestone age this year, it was time to do something for me. So I took on some online reviewing positions, and got some new technology for myself. These were my dreams and I’m trying to make them a reality.
by Nancy Gilliland · March 4th, 2010 at 10:17 pmHi Kate,
I am reading DemonFire right now. Just started it today at the Dr’s office. So far it rocks. The blub on the back does not do it justice
Julie S.
by Julie Swaney · March 4th, 2010 at 10:23 pmI Love your books! I cannot thankyou enough for all you do!
by Julie Kiesow · March 4th, 2010 at 10:27 pmOne dream I had was getting a home which we just happened to do a little while ago. So I am very happy.
by Larena Wirum · March 4th, 2010 at 11:21 pmHi Kate,
Congratulations!! I haven’t seen Demonfire locally yet, but I am so getting it asap.
Have loved your books since I stumbled across the first Wolf Tales totally by accident. You rock!
I have realized some of my dreams and am still struggling to realize others. I’m stubborn though and don’t tend to quit when I want something bad enough. Have had my share of set backs and pain, but I refuse to give in and let it bring me down.
Keep trucking on. You have touched countless lives through the written word. Thank you so very much.
Sarah
by Sarah S. · March 5th, 2010 at 12:04 amI wouldn’t call them dreams but rather goals, because for me they seem to change as i grow older or accomplish them. The funny thing is that unlike many other women who dreamed of getting married one day, i never did. My goals were always career or educational, perhaps regarding my family. Now though one of my goals is to get married, i wonder if it’s the getting to your 30s syndrome i always swore would never happen to me.
Can’t wait for some more releases from you Kate! I got my Demonfire copy this week. It’s almost tormenting me since i don’t want to read it until i have something else of yours to fall back on and not feel withdrawals.
by Rossy · March 5th, 2010 at 12:46 amLiked this post and you sure sound busy..glad you had a chance to fill us in on what is going on with you and your books. The book looks great and hope I am entered in the contest for a chance to maybe win it. Have a nice day. Susan L.
by susan leech · March 5th, 2010 at 1:19 amCongrats on your dreams and making them come true!
I was a stay-at-home mom for a long time. It wasn’t what I had planned on in life and I sometimes wondered if I would ever be able to make a monetary contribution to the family.
My children were suddenly old enough not to need me so much and my hubby’s work was getting very sparse. This led me to look around the community and browse the classified ads in the Sunday paper. I interviewed with a facility that was near home and managed to find employers who took a risk and hired me what with my unusual history and lack of references. They trained me from my complete lack of background in the field and put me in a lead position a couple of months after hiring me. It turns out that the US economic downturn was about to come promptly to the fore (a few weeks after I joined the workforce) and suddenly there was all but no work to be had for those who were searching. This job bought my family time financially and my husband some relief from pressures of a work search for a bit more than a year.
It wasn’t a well thought out goal, but I am ever so greatful for having reached for it.
by Little Lamb Lost · March 5th, 2010 at 1:46 amMy dream is coming true in June. I’m retiring after 30 years of teaching in Los Angeles! It hasn’t been easy, especially since the state and district budgets have no money. I already spend a lot of my own money so my classroom has everything it needs. I know I’ll never really leave my school – it is a second family. I’m so lucky that everyone loves each other and gives us the pats on the back that keep us going. What will life be like after spending half of the day with kids? I have no idea!
by Tricia Douglas · March 5th, 2010 at 1:52 amKate, I had a lesson about dreams and goals when I was in my 20s.
I had just ended a brief engagement, and I knew I wanted to travel, but I thought I would wait until…well, later. Then I met a friend of a friend who’s husband had just suddenly passed from a disease that was thought to be mild but suddenly turned for the worse.
The couple had been planning on having children, but had decided to wait until they were older. Now, she had no child, no husband. Her advice to me? Do NOT wait to fulfill your dreams until later, later may never come.
So, I worked two jobs, saved my money, sold everything I owned and travelled to the South Pacific for a year. It was an experience I will never forget, and I learned so much; about myself, the world around me, and what I need to be happy.
I am married now with a young son, and I am glad I took advantage of my single time as I did. I have more dreams and goals, and I strive to reach them everyday.
Good luck to everyone in reaching your dreams!
by mylilypad · March 5th, 2010 at 2:49 amMy dreams and goal is to retire in 9 years from my job, but the recent struggles in the economy is really hitting hard. I have hope that all will end well and I can continue to read your Wolf Tales series. I just purchased Wollf Tales 9.
by Nahoma Webb · March 5th, 2010 at 2:58 amDreams – we all have them don’t we – some so obvious and others hidden until something brings them to the fore.
by Sabine · March 5th, 2010 at 3:05 amI’d love to write – a dream of mine, but at the moment I think I am a better reader than writer and I am dreaming of doing my PhD – and I am taking practical steps to attain that goal!
Happy dreaming everyone!
Hey Kate – I am so very glad you had a dream and a goal. You and a select few like you help distract many of us from the grind of life. A lot of my goals and dreams have fail with divorces and health issues. In ’93 after many knee surgeries I became disabled and lost my job. I decided to draw my small disability check and raise my then 9 year old daughter. Long story short in ’97 I decided to go to college and worked thru 3 years of school. Keep in mind this was 17 years after highschool. I now have a degree, a good job and my daughter is now married to a great guy, she has a BS in Nursing and a beautiful baby girl…my very special grandbaby. Although economy is bad and my company has announce no raises this year… I have a job. My dreams and goals have crumbled and changed over the years. But with a lot of attitude and hard work I have gotten thru it and I am in a good place now. I love your attitude and am so glad you are there…writing and doing what you love. I love to read and always have. Books take me to other places and help me reduce the everyday stress of live. Keep them coming and THANK U !!!!
by Cherrie · March 5th, 2010 at 12:40 pmMy dream is to be finished with school. I have always done everything in a way that everyone else questions. But I am 34 and will be finishing with my bachelors in accounting in the fall. Still I don’t know what I want to do with that.
by Denise Bolick · March 5th, 2010 at 2:25 pmHi Kate! Sorry Im a day late, but just had to post a quick note. GREAT Blog article about Dreams and Goals!
And HEY….next step for you will definitely be NY Times and US Today —- cause DEMONFIRE is going to set readers on fire! Fantastic book, and Im dying for the next one!
See a quick Review on my “Kari’sKorner” page at my site: http://www.authorkari.com
HUGS, dear friend!
by Kari Thomas · March 5th, 2010 at 7:08 pmKari Thomas, Paranormal Romance Author
just wanted to let you know how much I ADORE your all your books , and thanks for the entire list of them I have just a few left to get then I will have them all lol, I have a question that you may have already aswered so forgive me for asking again but , why wolfs and how did you come to know so much about them 
by helene tompkins · March 5th, 2010 at 8:13 pmright now I’m dreaming about having all your book
so far i have seven of them and looking to get the rest when can 
here is hoping to win so i can get closer to my dream.not to cheesy is it.
by stacey smith · March 6th, 2010 at 3:21 amsasluvbooks(at)yahoo.com
Wow…Internet problems have kept me offline all day, but what a treat to get back on and read all the terrific posts! I recognize so many of your names and I love reading about goal met and dreams still out there–so many of you have done such amazing things!
What’s interesting is how some of you had dreams and made them come true, others had changes forced on them and took charge of their lives–a lot of you still have dreams and you’re working toward making them reality. I am so impressed with every single comment. You have no idea how much your truly thoughtful answers mean to me.
I think it was Lisa who said if we give up on dreams, we give up on life. I agree–dreams keep us going, they give us a reason to get up every day, and they give our lives purpose.
Someone asked about a sequel to DemonFire–HellFire comes out in September, and so does Nocturnal, an anthology with a great story by Jacquelyn Frank and two other authors, as well as one in my DemonSlayers series called Crystal Dreams. (Apropos, right?
Krista, congratulations on the contract! I am absolutely thrilled for you, and that’s exactly how I started, with ebooks. Best of luck with the release of your first book, and here’s hoping it’s only the first of many.
Nancy, I know about those milestone birthdays–my sixtieth was in January. I’m still trying to figure out how it got here so fast.
Cathy, I do hope you get that trip through Italy with your husband. Doug and I were able to go fifteen years ago when our daughter was stationed in Aviano in the Air Force. We only saw a small part of the country, but it was gorgeous.
Helene, as far as choosing wolves, I’ve just always thought they were beautiful animals and figured that if I was going to turn into something, I’d want to be a wolf or an eagle or possibly a panther–but wolves won because of the pack structure. it worked perfectly for my Chanku. I’ve done a lot of research for the series, and my husband and I have visited the International Wolf Center in Minnesota. You should see my “wolf info” library!
Thank you all for your comments. I’ll be choosing winners on Sunday (if my Internet is okay!) and will announce the names here.
by Kate Douglas · March 6th, 2010 at 3:50 amKate, congrats on realizing some of your dreams! Some of my dreams have come true–a key one was to be a mom, and I’m truly blessed by my family. One that’s in progress is to declutter the house and to redo some of the space to better store my huge book collection (the keepers and the TBR
)–this is clearly going to take a while!
by Fedora · March 6th, 2010 at 7:14 amMy most recent dream just ended. Owning my own crafts store. The economy (and local road construction that started in Aug. and still isn’t done) got me.
I still have the other dream store to think about and work for. I’d love to be able to own a book store. We don’t have a good one in town. Just one dinky used book store located in a portion of a building that also houses a church.
Dreams are important. Without them nobody would do anything new or important.
I’d love to win a book, but the only one of yours that I don’t have yet is Wild Nights. If that is available as a prize the please enter me in the contest.
by Beth · March 6th, 2010 at 8:09 amHi Kate. It’s great to hear about everyone’s dreams and goals. I think dreams give us hope. I have several dreams of my own, including making a success out of my jewelry designs. I do mostly beaded work, but I also love charms and chains, that sort of thing. I’m also hoping to return to college and get a degree in jewelry design. I also do stained glass, so maybe that as a business would be good too. I would also love to write more, but I know I wouldn’t do well with those pesky deadlines, LOL. Still, I probably have enough poetry to fill a book…
by Cynthia · March 6th, 2010 at 10:11 amIf I win the contest, I’d like a copy of Sexy Beast 8 or DemonFire, whichever is available.
Good morning all–I’m getting ready to try replacing the wireless router (I do the computer stuff myself, even though it makes me nuts, because we’re out in the boonies and it’s hard to get people out to do it for us) so I may be offline for awhile…like probably most of the day!
Fedora, you realize that once you make room to store books, you have to go out and get MORE books. It’s an addiction…hopefully, one without a cure.
Beth, I’m so sorry to hear that. You’re among so many who have been hurt by this economy. I think the only ones who haven’t suffered are the banking execs getting the huge bonuses! SO not right.
Cynthia, when I complain about deadlines, I can’t help but think of the alternative–not having any! THAT would be a bad thing. Good luck to you!
And, to everyone else, the very best of luck in achieving your dreams. I read through all the comments again this morning and realize I’ve got a damned impressive group of people chiming in. Thank you all so much–will be choosing some winners tomorrow. Now I need to figure out how to replace the modem.
First I think I need more coffee…
by Kate Douglas · March 6th, 2010 at 4:44 pmEveryone needs to keep dreaming. I am so glad that your dream came true. I just dream of someday owning my own house out in the country.
Julie S.
by Julie Swaney · March 7th, 2010 at 12:49 amKari–finally got a chance to read your review! Thank you so much, and I’m really glad you liked DemonFire.
by Kate Douglas · March 8th, 2010 at 1:14 amOkay…so I got a little carried away and picked five winners out of this week’s blog–drop me a note at kate@katedouglas.com and let me know if you want a copy of DemonFire or one of the Wolf Tales or Sexy Beast books–I don’t have all of them, but do have the newer ones after WTIV.
Winners are
Nahoma Webb #38
Mel K #23
Gabrielle J. #9
Lisa Guertin #6
Sasha White #3
Be sure and contact me asap so we can figure out what book you want (or stuffed wolf)
by Kate Douglas · March 8th, 2010 at 1:21 amkate
Congrats to the winners. You are gonna love Kate’s books…um, make sure you have a fan, a tub of ice water, a lot of drinking water, several towels, etc to dry off the sweat that will start flowing as you read these. Some find other wonderful outlets too…LOL!! Happy reading everyone.
The responses on this blog were wonderful. They really struck a cord in me. Good luck in meeting those goals and making your dreams come true. Kate, you must have had a tough time choosing a winner, no wonder you ended with five.
Peace and love,
by Paula R · March 8th, 2010 at 5:27 pmPaula R.
Thank you so much, Kate! I feel very fortunate to have won.
by Mel K. · March 10th, 2010 at 4:21 pm