<![CDATA[Ja'Nese Dixon | Author of Black Diamond | Romance Short Stories | Novel Writers - Blog]]>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:45:34 -0600WeeblyCopyright (c) 2009 Ja'Nese Dixon. All rights reserved.writing,a,book,publishing,a,novel,romance,short,stories,novel,writers,african,american,books,african,american,romanceArts/LiteratureGames & Hobbies/HobbiesSociety & Culture/Personal Journalsinfo@janesedixon.comJa'Nese DixonJa'Nese Dixonnowriting,a,book,publishing,a,novel,romance,short,stories,novel,writers,african,american,books,african,american,romanceAuthor of Black Diamond, Romance Short Stories, Novel WritersI am a wife, mother, entrepreneur, and a closet writer in Texas. I enjoy writing Flash Fiction, romance, and I'm dabbling in suspense. My debut novel, Black Diamond, is scheduled for release in June 2010.janese-dixonhttp://feedburner.google.com<![CDATA[If characters could talk...]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/janese-dixon/~3/xvvD2_4-Ip8/if-characters-could-talk.htmlFri, 07 Oct 2011 15:48:00 -0600http://www.janesedixon.com/1/post/2011/10/if-characters-could-talk.htmlIf my characters could talk minus my input I would be in BIG trouble. I can't believe NaNoWriMo is approaching. I have a manuscript I want to finish before starting since I want to write a new story in November. I have a long list of To Do's but I have to move them aside and finish this story ASAP.

It's my goal to have at least two weeks to prep for NaNo. Here I go...again...why do I do this to myself?
]]>info@janesedixon.com (Ja'Nese Dixon)http://www.janesedixon.com/1/post/2011/10/if-characters-could-talk.html<![CDATA[Autographed eBooks???]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/janese-dixon/~3/eIpJckl2lFU/autographed-ebooks.htmlFri, 30 Sep 2011 13:30:47 -0600http://www.janesedixon.com/1/post/2011/09/autographed-ebooks.htmlYes!

You can request an autograph for your Kindle copy of Black Diamond, Before Black Diamond, and Caramel Surprise.
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Click Here to Submit Your Request
]]>info@janesedixon.com (Ja'Nese Dixon)http://www.janesedixon.com/1/post/2011/09/autographed-ebooks.html<![CDATA[2 Places at Once?]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/janese-dixon/~3/9GRkRm9UVsw/2-places-at-once.htmlThu, 23 Jun 2011 23:12:50 -0600http://www.janesedixon.com/1/post/2011/06/2-places-at-once.htmlHello Everyone,

I know it's been extremely quiet here. I'm writing and traveling quite a bit. I have the kiddos running around and it's only June! (smile) I've had events in three cities for the past couple of weeks. My car and I have rolled nearly 1500 miles all for the sake of Black Diamond. And I believe its worth it...don't you?

This weekend will be yet another city and another event. We will be in Austin, Texas at the Austin African American Book Festival AND you can catch me online on the author's panel at SORMAG's 2nd Annual Online Book Fair. So, I will be talking with readers, signing books, and chatting with readers and writers online.

You're invited (as always) to join me...us...for one or both of this great events this weekend.

Happy Reading,

Ja'Nese ]]>info@janesedixon.com (Ja'Nese Dixon)http://www.janesedixon.com/1/post/2011/06/2-places-at-once.html<![CDATA[And then there were 3...]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/janese-dixon/~3/IpheKLbRquQ/and-then-there-were-3.htmlTue, 10 May 2011 18:04:48 -0600http://www.janesedixon.com/1/post/2011/05/and-then-there-were-3.htmlI am busy writing, I'm working with a new accountability group and boy oh boy do I find myself cranking out the words. As I posted last month, I hoped to see my stories place in more than one category. Well, I noticed today that Caramel Surprise is placing in the Kindle Top 100 in three (3) categories. Yeah!!!
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Thank you everyone. I plan to announce my next release really, really soon. Stay tuned...
]]>info@janesedixon.com (Ja'Nese Dixon)http://www.janesedixon.com/1/post/2011/05/and-then-there-were-3.html<![CDATA[Tuesday Teaser on Victorious Cafe]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/janese-dixon/~3/Y6JsRoIYFas/tuesday-teaser-on-victorious-cafe.htmlTue, 19 Apr 2011 16:10:17 -0600http://www.janesedixon.com/1/post/2011/04/tuesday-teaser-on-victorious-cafe.htmlBlack Diamond is the Tuesday Teaser at Victorious Cafe!

View the Teaser!

]]>info@janesedixon.com (Ja'Nese Dixon)http://www.janesedixon.com/1/post/2011/04/tuesday-teaser-on-victorious-cafe.html<![CDATA[Working, Writing and Watching]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/janese-dixon/~3/GCjVmoGtop0/working-writing-and-watching.htmlThu, 14 Apr 2011 14:02:44 -0600http://www.janesedixon.com/1/post/2011/04/working-writing-and-watching.htmlI am working nearly nonstop. It's difficult when you work full time but you'd love to write full time. :o(

I thought I'd blog briefly with an update on everything.

WORKING

The writers boot camp is almost done. I hope to have a few authors participate but the show will go on. I want this to be a great summer writing experience for me. The kids will be traveling and I'd like to maximize my writing time. Doing it with YOU would make it a lot of fun.

WRITING

I am finishing a nonfiction book. I have also tinkered with a short story or two to add to the website. They are a few of my favorite short shorts or flash fiction pieces. I will announce it to the newsletter as soon as they hit the website.

WATCHING...& WONDERING

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I'm watching the peaks and valleys of my ebooks in Kindle. To the right is the one of the peaks for Black Diamond. My crazy mind is really trying to figure this all out.

What makes people gravitate to a title?

What motivates people to leave reviews?

Are the same people buying the other titles?

I believe #31 is the lowest it's been on the list. Now, I'd love to see it place in other categories of romance. We'll see...

]]>info@janesedixon.com (Ja'Nese Dixon)http://www.janesedixon.com/1/post/2011/04/working-writing-and-watching.html<![CDATA[Caramel Surprise in the Top 100?]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/janese-dixon/~3/yArcpD1og1U/caramel-surprise-in-the-top-100.htmlSun, 27 Mar 2011 18:17:22 -0600http://www.janesedixon.com/1/post/2011/03/caramel-surprise-in-the-top-100.htmlKindle changes every hour. But I decided to mozy (misp?) on over there. I found out Caramel Surprise is in the Top 100 books in Multicultural Romance. Yeah!
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]]>info@janesedixon.com (Ja'Nese Dixon)http://www.janesedixon.com/1/post/2011/03/caramel-surprise-in-the-top-100.html<![CDATA[Is it possible to combust? Black Diamond #52 in Kindle, Before Black Diamond #80...]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/janese-dixon/~3/JGJr94N5dq4/is-it-possible-to-combust-black-diamond-52-in-kindle-before-black-diamond-80.htmlMon, 21 Mar 2011 19:13:22 -0600http://www.janesedixon.com/1/post/2011/03/is-it-possible-to-combust-black-diamond-52-in-kindle-before-black-diamond-80.htmlI thought I'd swing by Amazon before turning off my internet connection. And what did I see?

Black Diamond

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Before Black Diamond

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I am doing my happy dance knowing that the numbers change hourly. Regardless, I'm going to celebrate this small victory and keep writing. Thank you again. I am going to shut off my internet and get back to work. Night!
]]>info@janesedixon.com (Ja'Nese Dixon)http://www.janesedixon.com/1/post/2011/03/is-it-possible-to-combust-black-diamond-52-in-kindle-before-black-diamond-80.html<![CDATA[Black Diamond #81 in Kindle]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/janese-dixon/~3/GRh-HRlCHz8/black-diamond-81-in-kindle.htmlMon, 21 Mar 2011 09:24:29 -0600http://www.janesedixon.com/1/post/2011/03/black-diamond-81-in-kindle.htmlI am dancing around my office. Why? I'm in the Top #100 in Kindle.

Yiiipppeeee!!!!!

I probably should pour my cup of coffee down the drain because this much excitement this early in the morning is NOT good for me. Actually...it is. It's fantastic.

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Thank you!

Now back to work I go!
]]>info@janesedixon.com (Ja'Nese Dixon)http://www.janesedixon.com/1/post/2011/03/black-diamond-81-in-kindle.html<![CDATA[Short Story: Fearless Goodbye Featured on Open Mic Friday]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/janese-dixon/~3/0tuysk6Zvd0/short-story-fearless-goodbye-featued-on-open-mic-friday.htmlFri, 18 Mar 2011 19:23:41 -0600http://www.janesedixon.com/1/post/2011/03/short-story-fearless-goodbye-featued-on-open-mic-friday.htmlI have a short story featured on Satsumabug's Art Blog. Check it out!
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]]>info@janesedixon.com (Ja'Nese Dixon)http://www.janesedixon.com/1/post/2011/03/short-story-fearless-goodbye-featued-on-open-mic-friday.htmlen-usCopyright (c) 2009 Ja'Nese Dixon. All rights reserved.Ja'Nese DixonnonadultAuthor of Black Diamond, Romance Short Stories, Novel Writers