I had a red letter morning on November 7, 2011. First, I got an email from the publisher, Darlene F., at Still Moments Publishing offering me a contract on my magical short story called Boxers and Briefs. I’m not calling the story magical because I have this huge ego and think my story is so awesome that it’s magical; rather, I’m calling it magical because the heroine is a witch. A witch who happens to run a lingerie store. It was a fun one to write.
Just about the time I printed and signed the above contract, I received an email from the publisher who I sent a novel to about three weeks ago. The book I sent was my NaNoWriMo book last year called Tormented. Anyway, I was offered a contract for that book but they want me to change the name because it’s a romance novel and the name is not so romantic (my words, not theirs). So, I’m on a quest to think of another name. This story has already had a couple of names so I’m a bit at a loss for ideas. I don’t actually have the contract on that one yet but I have indicated I’d sign it so I’m comfortable saying it’s scheduled to come out in February 2012. This is my bi-racial novel and as you may recall, Idris Elba was the inspiration for the hero.
Vote in my unscientific poll- remember these are off the top of my head and may not be even remotely likeable, but vote anyway, please.
Jillian Chantal 
Double congrats, Jillian. The witch books storyline sounds great. Can’t wait to read it. Rita ay
By: Rita Bay on November 8, 2011
at 3:08 am
Thanks Rita. I appreciate it.
By: Jillian Chantal on November 8, 2011
at 6:40 am
Congrats. How exciting!!! 🙂 I voted for Haunted Hearts. 🙂
By: Lynn Rush on November 8, 2011
at 8:33 am
Cool- thanks Lynn!
By: Jillian Chantal on November 8, 2011
at 8:38 am
Congrats, Jillian. Such great news!
By: constancephillips on November 8, 2011
at 8:36 am
Thanks, Connie! I’m happy but know I’ll be in edit-hell soon! LOL!
By: Jillian Chantal on November 8, 2011
at 8:37 am
Again, major congrats, Jillian! I’m so happy for you! 😀
By: danicaavet on November 8, 2011
at 9:00 am
Thanks, Danica. Love ya!
By: Jillian Chantal on November 8, 2011
at 9:19 am
Congratulations, Jillian! Magical, indeed!
By: Runere McLain on November 8, 2011
at 11:17 am
Thanks, Runere!
By: Jillian Chantal on November 8, 2011
at 11:26 am
Congratulations. How many published stories do you have? I need to get more out there. Three out of the four books I’ve had published have had name changes. And, with one of them I still like the name I had SO MUCH better.
By: Lavada Dee on November 8, 2011
at 11:40 am
Lavada- this will be my 13th short story, I believe (under two names). I have three novels out, a series of three under contract with one of those slated to come out April 2012 and now this novel set to come out in Feb. This is the first time I’ve been asked to do a name change. I think Tormented fits as both the hero and the villain are quite tormented by their pasts. I’ll adjust! LOL!
By: Jillian Chantal on November 8, 2011
at 11:44 am
Congratulations one the contract. Woot!! I’m so excited for you. 🙂
By: Ciara Knight on November 8, 2011
at 12:31 pm
Thanks Ciara- I appreciate it
By: Jillian Chantal on November 8, 2011
at 1:15 pm
Congrats Jillian. He is one gorgeous man. I loved/hated his character on The Office. He came in to take over for Michael(the boss). I thought he did great in the part, but did not like his charcter because he was a jerk. I remember he was also in a Tyler Perry movie. Can’t remember which one. He is one fine man.
By: Chris Bails on November 8, 2011
at 12:48 pm
He’s quite fine. You should watch the BBC series called LUTHER- he’s spectacular – He was also in the movie Obsessed with Beyonce.
By: Jillian Chantal on November 8, 2011
at 1:30 pm
Woohoo! Mega congrats on the TWO new deals! You are rocking the writing world, my friend, and rightfully so. Here’s some brainstormed title possibilities for you to play around with:
Barely Scene
BareScape
Naked Palette
Good luck with that new name!
By: Laurie Ryan on November 8, 2011
at 5:26 pm
Thanks Laurie. Love the naked palette. .
By: Jillian Chantal on November 8, 2011
at 5:47 pm