Can you give us a brief overview of your
latest book? Is it part of a series?
My latest, Sweet
Scandal, is Book Four in the Heart’s Temptation series. It’s the story of
Helen, a self-declared spinster reformer, and Levi, an American business tycoon
who is battling Thomas Edison on the forefront of the electricity revolution.
When Levi buys the reform journal Helen writes for with plans of shutting it
down, Helen isn’t about to watch quietly as it happens. The clash is as instant
as the attraction.
Did you try the traditional route to publishing, i.e. querying agents/publishers?
Did you try the traditional route to publishing, i.e. querying agents/publishers?
Yes I did. I first published with a publisher in
2010 and went on to publish 13 titles with them.
Are you currently under a traditional publishing contract for future books or do you have manuscripts that you will self-publish? Are you doing both?
I’m currently quite happily self-published and
incredibly grateful for the readers who make it possible. At the moment, I have
no desire to contract with a traditional publisher.
What factors influenced your decision to self-publish your book(s)?
What factors influenced your decision to self-publish your book(s)?
My publisher went out of business in an ugly
process, leaving the rights to my books in limbo for about a year, not to
mention unpaid royalties I’ll never receive. When the dust settled, I decided
to self-publish because I wanted to regain the control I lost with my former publisher.
I had no control over cover selection, release schedules, or pricing and
sometimes was even forced to change book titles and character names. Now I call
the shots for my books, and I love it!
If
you used a graphic designer/publisher’s designer, how involved were you during
the creative process for your cover?
My cover artist is truly amazing. I give her an
idea of my vision for the cover, and she brings it beautifully to life every
time. I let her know specific elements I’d like to see included based on the
book, but the creation is hers.
Did you hire an editor to review your manuscript before publishing?
I do hire an editor, and I’m very fortunate to have
a wonderful editor who is not only talented and sharp but also a delight to
work with. Having an editor is incredibly important for every writer. No matter
how many times we read our own work or think we’ve got a clean manuscript, a
good editor will always catch many things we’ve missed.
What have you’ve learned during your self-publishing journey?
What have you’ve learned during your self-publishing journey?
I’ve learned just how much goes into publishing a
book and how much harder I need to work as a self-published author. For me,
self-publishing for the first time was a bit like starting over, but I learned
that no matter how daunting that felt, it was also totally rewarding.
Besides Amazon, are there any other sites where your books are for sale?
As of now, I’ve chosen to be exclusive with Amazon
because I like being a part of their Kindle Unlimited program. I think it’s a
fantastic way for new readers to find and try my books! Of course, I’m always
open to new avenues, so I may list with other sites in the future if there’s
enough of a demand from readers.
What advice would you give a new author just entering into the self-publishing arena?
I highly recommend reading The Naked Truth About Self-Publishing:
Updated & Revised Second Edition because that is exactly what I
did at the urging of a friend when I decided self-publishing was the right move
for me. It’s a must-have resource. I don’t personally know any of the authors
who wrote it—this is just me telling you it’s a great book. Also, it’s
essential that you are prepared to make your book as professional as possible.
Be prepared to invest a substantial amount of money in doing so. You don’t want
a cover you made yourself landing on Cover Snark at Smart Bitches. Also, invest
in a good editor. Your readers will thank you, and doing so will give you more
readers in the long run.
What’s
next for you?
I’m writing Restless
Rake, Book Five in the Heart’s Temptation series and rewriting and
re-releasing some previously published books from my backlist as well.
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BLURB:
Heath,
the Duke of Devonshire, has been living a passionless life of penance after
losing the woman he loved. Determined to do his duty, he’s in search of an
innocent bride with a sterling reputation. A bride who’s nothing at all like
Tia, Lady Stokey.
A bold
lady
The Duke
of Devonshire may be handsome, but he’s as boring as a bowl of porridge. Or so
Tia thinks until he carries her to her chamber and undoes half her buttons
while kissing her senseless.
A
decadent desire
The
moment he scoops the delectable Tia into his arms, Heath wants her in his bed,
and he’ll stop at nothing to have her there. When they unleash the scandal of
the century, they must face consequences that are deeper and far more dangerous
to their hearts than either of them imagined. Will they find love, or was the
reckless need between them doomed from the start?
Buy link for Reckless Need:
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Award-winning author Scarlett
Scott writes historical and contemporary romance with heat, heart, and happily
ever afters. Since publishing her first book in 2010, she has become a wife,
mother to adorable identical twins and one TV-loving dog, and a killer karaoke
singer. Well, maybe not the last part, but that’s what she’d like to think.
A self-professed literary junkie
and nerd, she loves reading anything but especially romance novels, poetry, and
Middle English verse. When she’s not reading, writing, wrangling toddlers, or
camping, you can catch up with her on her website www.scarsco.com. Hearing from
readers never fails to make her day.
Scarlett’s complete book list and
information about upcoming releases can be found on her website,
www.scarsco.com.
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