If you're not careful, the Internet will gobble up your entire life. Teresa Medeiros More Quotes by Teresa Medeiros More Quotes From Teresa Medeiros I honestly believe life is a combination of laughter and tears, and it's almost always better to laugh than to cry. Teresa Medeiros laughtearslifebelieve 'What time is it,' you ask? According to 16 of my dearest writing pals, it's always time for a wonderful romance! Teresa Medeiros youalwayswritingtime It's true that romance novels do detail the courtship phase of a relationship. We usually write 'And they lived happily ever after' before our heroine starts snoring or our hero starts tossing his socks over the hamper. Teresa Medeiros detailtrueherorelationship Suddenly I could control every aspect of publishing, and it was incredibly empowering! I didn't have to sit by the phone any longer waiting for things to happen because I was the one making them happen. That's why I decided to start Amber House Books. Teresa Medeiros phonecontrolstartwaiting I'm especially interested in projects from authors who were always wonderful writers but who got stuck in the midlist mire due to the challenges of traditional publishing. Teresa Medeiros whoalwayschallengeswonderful When I know I'm going to work on a cover, I practically run to the computer! After working with words for so long, it's lovely to do something that's creative yet also the professional equivalent of scribbling in your own coloring book. Teresa Medeiros wordsworklongbook I had a wonderful and very successful career in New York and had the privilege of working with some of the best editors and publishers in the business. Teresa Medeiros newbestbusinessnew-york As an only child, I may have been alone a lot, but I was never lonely. My invisible friends were my constant companions. Teresa Medeiros aloneneverchildfriends I am a proud flag-flying geek at heart and definitely a Trekkie/Trekker! Teresa Medeiros i-amgeekproudheart I will always respect the beliefs of fellow Christians who aren't comfortable reading or writing explicit love scenes, but I believe romances are beautiful and spiritual books that celebrate the best of what love has to offer and mirror the love God has for his children. Teresa Medeiros bestgodbeautifullove Let's face it - online promotion of your books could easily become a full-time career if you're not careful. But if you're not writing regularly, then it won't be long before there's nothing to promote. Teresa Medeiros facenothingyoulong I've learned from numerous sources that e-mail marketing is still far more effective in driving book sales than social media. That's why we all get those e-mail blasts from Amazon every morning. Teresa Medeiros social-mediamediamorningbook Our Web sites and our e-mail lists are the two things that we control. Teresa Medeiros controlthingsliststwo If not for my mom, I wouldn't be a writer today. When I was a little girl, I rarely saw her without a book in her hand. Teresa Medeiros girlmomtodaybook When a group of ultra-opinionated, uber-creative romance authors get together, I'm sure you guys can imagine how fast the ideas start flying! Teresa Medeiros youget-togethertogetherideas We decided we wanted the site to provide readers with fresh new stories to enjoy between major book releases by their favorite authors while allowing those same authors to flex their creative muscles. Teresa Medeiros newenjoycreativebook There are two words that send romance authors into spasms of rapture: 'Downton Abbey.' Teresa Medeiros sendwordsromancetwo Others may prefer mindless entertainment, but on Sunday nights, you'll find me parked right in front of my television, munching popcorn and improving my intellect by watching 'Masterpiece Classic.' Teresa Medeiros meyousundaytelevision We've all but abandoned soaps in our own culture. I lost my beloved 'Guiding Light' in 2009, and 'One Life to Live' was just the latest casualty to fall beneath the programming axes. Teresa Medeiros lightlifeculturefall Romance writers and readers have one thing in common: We love men. Teresa Medeiros one-thingromancelovemen
