If you've a live story favorite, these single submissions of Author's Notes should still make your stomach cringe. If you're not, then I should explain them. Author's Notes are either going to be good news, updates or foretelling what's to come. Not the story, but what I'm going to do with the story. This one's … Continue reading The Dreaded Author’s Note from The Other Side of Love plus RollCall!
Category: Author Notes
Protected: The Other Side of Love – Chapter 3
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
Titles & Characters that will Connect to Other Side of Love
I get asked this question a lot and I thought to answer it early so you won't ask me this. First off, I want to say, WOW!!! My stats have been shooting over the top of average for the past week and I want to thank you guys so much for the reading love you're … Continue reading Titles & Characters that will Connect to Other Side of Love
His Substitute Wife… My Sister & The Switch… almost the same but one’s a movie
As you very well may know, I'm a movie nut and I just love love love any thing that has to do with movies, movie making, movie watching and re-watching. Currently my favorite site right now is Firstshowing.net. It was the first time I ever believed in love at first site. Literally. It took me … Continue reading His Substitute Wife… My Sister & The Switch… almost the same but one’s a movie
Where in the world am I? Update on LiveStory and Me.
The new year is falling on top of me like a brick house. You're mad and upset with myself. I've actually handwritten all of the rest of the story and I've been carrying it around like a Linus blanket, trying to sit at my laptop at home so I can enter these letters into the … Continue reading Where in the world am I? Update on LiveStory and Me.
Protected: The Mysterious Mr. Black Part 51.2
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Author’s Note for the End of 2009
I would have posted sooner for The Mysterious Of Mr. Black, but I was busy trying to stop people from bootlegging my work. Readers, I know you love and want my work and I do understand some of you cannot pay for it, but as you all know, I am a single mother. I have … Continue reading Author’s Note for the End of 2009
What are Author notes on this site?
Google Definition of author's note on the Web: * when the author wants to create an aside to explain something. http://www.answers.com/topic/fan-fiction-terminology I've had a recent request to explain why some of the post are listed as author's notes. As a writer, I want to give my readers the experience of a great read, but the … Continue reading What are Author notes on this site?
Author’s Note: Killing, Murder & Mayhem…. How do I sleep?
Ok, i really have to respond to this reader's question: All the killing and mayhem going on in your brain, how do you sleep? You have me on tenterhooks! V. Someone asked me this a while ago when I initially published Stone's Revenge back in 2004. Matter of fact, the reader called me in the … Continue reading Author’s Note: Killing, Murder & Mayhem…. How do I sleep?
Author’s Note: The Mysterious Mr. Black
As I wind down from the wonderful dark experience of Xavier Black I feel the depression that takes over me. I think Xavier came as close to what I have always dreamed about any of my characters being... disturbed, but loveable. You know I'm always speaking of the Godzilla effect with my men and with … Continue reading Author’s Note: The Mysterious Mr. Black
How to read the current live story…If you’re just joining us
First off the password for each section is: mr black don't cap and don't space after the k. It will work. To hurry and catch up with us, just go to the post titled: Catching up with The Mysterious Mr. Black Part 1 thru 23 http://sylviahubbard.com/2009/11/10/catchingupwith-the-mysterious-mr-black-parts-1-thru-23/ This will go through the parts but not in … Continue reading How to read the current live story…If you’re just joining us
Mean is Sexy?…My male characters
READER QUESTION: why do you create these mean guys? and how do you get them to be so damn likable.
I haven’t forgotten you and Mr. Black
So so so durn sorry for the delay. In the swing of conference and all heck is hitting the fan. http://essenceofmotown2009.eventbrite.com The flash drive with the left off story is... where else, with the printer. I had all the conference things on there and the printer needed it to get the signage off and print. … Continue reading I haven’t forgotten you and Mr. Black
The Mysterious Mr. Black Part 24 – 25
Author's Note: Good morning. Stayed up all night working on all the changes we're making and fires I'm putting out for the upcoming conference this weekend. We're going on a roller coaster and you're not going to like me after this. Some of you might be familiar with Salacious Heart from Dark Facade. Yeah yeah … Continue reading The Mysterious Mr. Black Part 24 – 25
Author’s Notes on The Mysterious Mr. Black
The readers have definitely gotten into the story. I'm getting excited myself trying to figure out what is going to happen. Oh kay, funny phone calls I received... me: Hello reader: Oh... um ... hi...um... I was ... um visiting Sylvia Hubbard's website and this is the contact number on there...um... I wanted to get … Continue reading Author’s Notes on The Mysterious Mr. Black
A little bit of sin Chapter 29.2
writing action scenes for me is very difficult.as a romance author of the kind of genre i write, i cross a lot of lines. I think that's why I say I write sensual noir.I can write good love scenes, but I also have to incorporate a sense of danger and action into the story.I can't … Continue reading A little bit of sin Chapter 29.2
A little bit of sin Chapter 29.1
I'm currently learning not to be so wordy and mastering my POV just a little better. Hard as hell I'll tell you, but I'm going to make it work and still be Sylvia. Though it does slow down on my productivity but I'm going to give you the best of myself because that's what you … Continue reading A little bit of sin Chapter 29.1
hacked yet again…lawd da help!
I might have to actually move this entire blog to my wordpress site.i've contacted google several times angry over this and I don't know how to stop it.i'm sorry about that.your author,Sylvia HubbardPS Will be posting soon.Sylvia Hubbard http://SylviaHubbard.com and download a book at: http://sylviahubbard.com/fictionbooks in all formats.
A little bit of sin Chapter 25.1
This story is currently in editing and publishing stages ... For more information, please go to author's website for update http://sylviahubbard.comA little bit of sin won't hurt Chapter 25.1 (c) 2009 Sylvia Hubbard. All Rights ReservedComment and/or react!See comments for author's notes.Sylvia Hubbard http://SylviaHubbard.com and download a book at: http://sylviahubbard.com/fictionbooks in all formats.
Author’s Note – on a little bit of sin won’t hurt
When the brain catches up to the fingers.Visualize with me...At the beginning of a live story, I have a path I follow. A big wide path where I can go anywhere I want and I start the story with a scene in mind that I want to happen. That's on the path.The first scene in … Continue reading Author’s Note – on a little bit of sin won’t hurt
My Blog was hacked
I do apologize for that. I was locked out for most of yesterday.Pissed as all get out.Sorry about that.Didn't get any writing done because that was going on and now I'm at the key s again.please accept my apologize.I made adminstrative changes. (Passwords and so forth. Might see a new template soon too just in … Continue reading My Blog was hacked
Where is Sylvia?
Yes i am.So you can stop the text message threats of looking for trips to Detroit on Hotwire and stop refreshing your screen.I swear if City of Detroit puts up one more firewall, I won't be able to do a live story at all.They have so many virus and firewalls up, I have to take … Continue reading Where is Sylvia?
Author’s Note
Wow!It's been a great first week of live story blogging.Currently our stats are averging about 100 click throughs a day (although there were quite a few return visitors on the love scene days. LOL). Not including the 300 in the yahoogroup and the fifty or so who read the weekly update.Like a crackhead, I crave … Continue reading Author’s Note
Are You Ready For A Live Story?
For my past readers you know during these live stories, I do need feedback.I know how life gets busier and busier, so before I start a live, I'd love to know if this is what you'd like as well. (ANSWER THE POLL ABOVE TO LET ME KNOW IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN A LIVE STORY)Live Story … Continue reading Are You Ready For A Live Story?
Emperor’s Addiction Update 9/15/08
Good Afternoon,I've been trying to post this all morning for my early readers who are eagerly waiting for the rest of the story.Me too.It's been a fight but this is a Monday and you know whether I'm writing or not, they are always busy._________________-I've been here and typing away every second of every day on … Continue reading Emperor’s Addiction Update 9/15/08
Emperor’s Addiction Chapter 25.3 – about time!
Writing Actions Scenes Suspense involves a lot of elements. Killing scenes and love scenes I've mastered perfectly. (A little bit too good on the love scenes, huh, LOL.)But the action scenes have been a challenge for me for a while.The best action scene I've written is in Stealing Innocence when Onyx and Lethal entered the … Continue reading Emperor’s Addiction Chapter 25.3 – about time!
Author’s Note – the halfway mark & responses
No this is not to stop the story... (new readers the old readers know I'm good for that one after chapter 20).I forgot to warn you that we've approached the halfway mark and we're right on schedule to the SHTF moment. I for one am pretty proud of myself and now looking for some kinky … Continue reading Author’s Note – the halfway mark & responses
Where in the world is Sylvia?
okay, cancel that flight gurl. I'm still aliveAnd no the ex didn't go crazy and kidnap me.point blank...i was frustrated with this love scene and (i'm about to do a TMI) I was horny as hell.What does that have to do with anything?I can't write a love scene when i'm horny. I can do a … Continue reading Where in the world is Sylvia?
Author’s Note: Holding On Because of Fire
http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=6877985&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1The notes for Emperor's Addiction is at the city hall, which I stupidly left Friday and now I cannot access.What's a sistah to do?Follow her supervisor around until he talks to the Mayor of Detroit because the supervisor needs access to the building for of course inter departmental things.(you can see the mayor in this … Continue reading Author’s Note: Holding On Because of Fire
Stranger 2 Love (Another Free Read… If…)
feeling weird.\Stories are popping in my head that are so good I just have to share a little.Bout three in the morning, i awoke, grabbed my laptop and started to try to work on EA, but then pulled up word, saw a blank screen and another story just fell out on the paper.I think it's … Continue reading Stranger 2 Love (Another Free Read… If…)
Secrets, Lies & Family Ties going to paperback
Help One Of Your Favorite Authors Out!I am calling on all my fans to help me make this one of the most successful book launches for me ever!Secrets, Lies and Family Ties is finally released and needs your help! (Remember, the more help you give me, the more I'll be able to stay at home … Continue reading Secrets, Lies & Family Ties going to paperback
SORMAG Detroit Winner!!!
I want to thank all the fans who voted for me and helped me get to this recognition!!http://sormag.blogspot.com/ to read the rest of the winners for this yearSylvia Hubbard http://SylviaHubbard.com and download a book at: http://sylviahubbard.com/fictionbooks in all formats.
His Substitute Wife… My Sister … is ready for downloading
But before I release it. . .I do have to give the people who donated a chance to read it first.What took so long?Since I switched flashes like three and four times during the story and bumped from a 2000 to a 2007 system the formatting was so durn whacked that I ended up almost … Continue reading His Substitute Wife… My Sister … is ready for downloading
Author’s Note 03/05/08
last night I went to see Semi-Pro.Omg! that was something sick all together but entertaining.I think moviegoers are expecting too much and forget that movies are just entertainment. They're starting to take things too serious. And ruining for us who still see this as just entertainment.Anyhoo, it snowed 7 inches in detroit and it was … Continue reading Author’s Note 03/05/08
Author Note 03/04/08
how the heck you guys figured how to text me is a mystery to me. (you know who you are.)And i still have restraining orders against some others, LmAo!Got a lot of writing done on thebus ride home yesterday. Almost missed my stop because I was so immersed in my book. I learned how to … Continue reading Author Note 03/04/08
Author’s Notes 02/14/08
Good moanin ReadersHere's the comments from yesterday and I'm off to writing off the top of my head again.There are no more notes in my book that I can cheat off. I've run my course on things to research and now my back is against the wall and I must produce.So make sure I close … Continue reading Author’s Notes 02/14/08
author’s note 2/20/08
I'm responding to all the comments from yesterday after I left.to everyone who helped me thank you for the Judge Knowles Knox tip. I soooooo appreciated. Wow! I have great readers!Tanya: She's harboring just a little suicide intentions. With the life growing inside of her, she doesn't think about as much as she used to.Yeah, … Continue reading author’s note 2/20/08
Author Note’s 2/14/08
First and foremost, Happy Valentine's.Of course, I'm not having one.I waited two hours for a durn bus and i'm so exhausted and still cold it ain't funny.So I've had no coffee, Aunt Dottie's doing a new one on me and I haven't written a word since yesterday's post.so when i say you're getting it live, … Continue reading Author Note’s 2/14/08
Author’s Notes & Responses to Comments from Live Story 2/07
anonymous: thank you for enjoying it and we usually regret the lies we tell.eva: umm, you really dont know Onyx do you? Onyx not shisty? Onyx not evil? Ha!Tori: what doesn't kill you makes you strongerSuprina: I have to disappoint you, but no Parker isn't tied up somewhere by Cheyenne's hands although that's a good … Continue reading Author’s Notes & Responses to Comments from Live Story 2/07
Author’s Notes & responses for 01/31/08
Bertille: thanks for the support and yes, I'll still keep throwing my back into it too. LOL.cinquetta: we i decided to put the amount of how much she lost, I try to be as realistic as possible. i read a story once that a woman won ten million and she was filing bankruptcy in less … Continue reading Author’s Notes & responses for 01/31/08
if you’re just catching up, go to:
http://sylviahubbard.blogspot.com/2008/01/his-substitute-wife-my-sister-about.html Nice of you to join us, Tia.Welcome new commentor Ms. Vishouz. 'bomb head game'; that was funny. You guys need to check out her blog where she wrote to her 13yr old self. It was really interesting.I added a categories at the end of the sidebar on the blog. It just started about five … Continue reading if you’re just catching up, go to:
Author’s Notes on the story for 01/25/08
These responses are from the comments left in Chapter 17. Boy you guys had a lot to say. I usually have been responding in the comments, but I thought i'd shot this over.And yes, my Internet is up at my home without the filter. I went to Family Dollar and got a two and one … Continue reading Author’s Notes on the story for 01/25/08
Author’s Notes for Today
good morning good morning good moaning.need coffee and need internet at my house sooooo bad!!!Can't find the DSL filter with the phone line unless I drive twenty minutes out the city or wait five business days. Help!!!!Looking for an AT&T store in the 48227 area or a place I can get one. Any suggestions?Anyhoo:I do … Continue reading Author’s Notes for Today
Cheating, Stealing and Adultery…Why?
I read your comments and to answer the question as to why men and women cheat, I just happened to be speaking to the beau recently on this answer.In my sincere opinion I think we do it because we're unhappy with our status quo internally and externally.Internally there's something that we find we are unsatisfied … Continue reading Cheating, Stealing and Adultery…Why?
AN: Y R Funeral’s, Family Reunions for AA’s?
Today my first cousin died. My father called two days ago to let me know her funeral was today.My grandmother had over ten kids and those produced a minimum of seven children and then at least 80% of those produced a minimum of one.When my grandmother died about five years ago, it was noted in … Continue reading AN: Y R Funeral’s, Family Reunions for AA’s?
AN: I know what you’re waiting for…
I usually post at this time, but I'm going to ask you to wait a sec.I had to find a house because of severe neighbor trouble and health reasons for my son and today I have to meet him at 10:30. Hence, I am about to leave out the door.I could have posted early but … Continue reading AN: I know what you’re waiting for…
Good Morning and Wow and Winner
Last night we acquired over 100 readers. That's pretty cool.Winner of the Parker Mills contest is Ashwini. She guessed the correct answer to the question, What book did Parker Mills first come into play at?The Answer is: Love Like ThisOkay, I'm getting the rest of Chapter 2 together and then I'll try to post 3 … Continue reading Good Morning and Wow and Winner
Shout out from members – Where you at?
HowManyOfMe.comThere are86people with my namein the U.S.A.How many have your name?There are 86 people in the US with the name Sylvia Hubbard. Wow!!!Today, while we're waiting for me to finish up this chapter, let's see where everyone's at who's reading this story and what's going on in your life.BTW, my prayers are with all my … Continue reading Shout out from members – Where you at?
Good Morning & Drawing The Line Update
Doctor said I just needed some rest and I tried to get some last night, but I can't sleep when I'm in the midst of a story, but after this I will be taking a serious break until September. (I know you don't want to hear that one, LOL).I figured our newest story then will … Continue reading Good Morning & Drawing The Line Update
Sex Weed Part 20 – Answer Your Questions Wednesday
Wow! 12 comments. I'm geeked, you're feeding my ego. thanksI take it you liked that last scene.Ya'll know me, I'll thrown sex in a durn's nun's closet if I could.I figured you guys could go for some more - i could too.Anyhoo, I'm going to post more, but first i wanted to answer some questions … Continue reading Sex Weed Part 20 – Answer Your Questions Wednesday
Sex Weed – Part 18.2
Wow! You guys don't play when you comment. 7 comments. That's the most this story has ever gotten.It has really spurred me to write this weekend. I even dreamed up apart and it was so much that Dyson was talking to me while I was in church. Now that's bad. Really bad that I was … Continue reading Sex Weed – Part 18.2
Today is Answer Readers Questions day
I get email all throughout the day and night from readers all over the world. Some are the same questions and others tickle me to dog gone death. But I know I can't die cause then you'll be mad that I didn't finish the story.Anyhoo, I've designated answer reader questions day for Wednesday where I … Continue reading Today is Answer Readers Questions day
WHY DIDN"T SOMEONE TELL ME?!!!!!
okay sleepy readers, I just realized it myself after I got the email that said, sylvia I'm confused.I was like another confused reader? what is it this time?!I forgot to post part 13.2.duh... on my part.Sylvia Hubbard http://SylviaHubbard.com and download a book at: http://sylviahubbard.com/fictionbooks in all formats.
Chatting today on the blog
If you haven't used the "leave Sylvia a message function yet" today we can try to do so.No hogging the boards (tia, LOL) and give me a chance to answer all questions you may have.Oh yeah, it'll take place today EST 2pm. (Sorry for all you international folks that's just waking up and reading this.)Have … Continue reading Chatting today on the blog
What happened to Sylvia?
She's dead tired.This is her alter ego talking cause if she speaks or even gets near a keypad, she's going to try to start writing the story.She was up for four days (Fri - Monday) at an expo in detroit and got absolutely no rest, so whenever she started typing she would fall asleep all … Continue reading What happened to Sylvia?
Make Me A Hotter Than July Author!!
Make Me Hotter A Than July Author!!Vote for me !! Vote for me!!! You can send them the first paragraph of SEx Weed or any other paragraph you loved. Please help me get voted in! Please Please Please!NoireMagazine's Hotter Than July! Caution: Adult Content Posted by: "Angie Pickett-Henderson" acpickett@yahoo.com acpickett Wed May 16, 2007 7:15 … Continue reading Make Me A Hotter Than July Author!!
Author Interuption – Linkage Needed & NEWS
I was doing my daily blog reading and I thought... hey, I have readers and other authors who have blogs, but they aren't on my list.So since you guys visit my blog all the time - ALL THE TIME - I wanted to at least visit yours when I'm doing my daily blog readings or … Continue reading Author Interuption – Linkage Needed & NEWS
Author Interuption: Looking for readers in Detroit
Planning two things for the end of the year for myself and book.1. An actual book release party. I'll be planning a book release party in maybe December of this year for my book, Secrets, Lies & Family Ties. I would like to send actual invitations out to local fans and if you are coming … Continue reading Author Interuption: Looking for readers in Detroit
NEW WEBSITE FOR SYLVIA HUBBARD
http://sylviamhubbard.homestead.comI’m still making changes updating pages slowly but surely, yet I wanted to give you guys an opportunity first to see the site.Let me know how you like it. Make a comment in my guestbook. I’ll make a formal announcement to everywhere by May 1st! http://sylviamhubbard.homestead.comSylvia Hubbard http://SylviaHubbard.com and download a book at: http://sylviahubbard.com/fictionbooks in … Continue reading NEW WEBSITE FOR SYLVIA HUBBARD
QUESTION THE AUTHOR
Eva: Let me recheck the file.... okay, I just did and if you downloaded it within the last 24 hours from http://www.lulu.com/items/volume_49/591000/591004/4/print/591004.pdf you should have pulled up the entire file of 312 pages.Shay: I just postedAnonymous1: Do I know how to end the story? Yes. Building, but I know I need to go a lot … Continue reading QUESTION THE AUTHOR
Deceptive Nights Alert & Author Interuption
I've just submitted Deceptive Nights for publishing at a new ebook company so I will be taking this book down for a while, starting next week, until an acceptance or rejection letter comes back. If you're interested in purchasing it now click on the link below.I've responded to your comments in the comments section of … Continue reading Deceptive Nights Alert & Author Interuption
Sin’s Iniquity – Author Interuption
I'mma comin'twelveThat's how many texts i have received all morning on my cell phone.Over the weekend I received 27 in all about how upset everyone is about Dwight being dead and (along with certain threats and promises of loving me forever and ever) everyone wants me to someone create a "Lazarus." (bring the dead back … Continue reading Sin’s Iniquity – Author Interuption
Author Interuption – I’mma comin’
Tia: don't be thinking this is some kind of Dark Facade crap. I go out on a hot date and never seen again. LOLKeisha: Yes, I'm posting today. Monday's are horrible and I left the flash drive at home, but I'm making up for it since I didn't work on it all weekend. Why?It was … Continue reading Author Interuption – I’mma comin’
Top 10 Things Sylvia Does on The Internet To Procrastinate Instead of Writing
Just in case you were wondering why I haven't posted today yet.10. Visit Other Websites, Sign Guestbooks and read excerpts of other author works.9. Goggle Herself8. Read Celebrity News and look at celebrity pictures on the Internet7. Read Other Blogs6. Find Cool HTML's to add to her blog5. Check out every new story on Yahoo, … Continue reading Top 10 Things Sylvia Does on The Internet To Procrastinate Instead of Writing
Author Interuption – Delores & Keisha
First Keisha & the Dark Facade Update: I finished the story last month. It was a wild ride and I double saved that baby. Since I'm trying to obtain the services of a publicist/agent, I wanted to hold off on printing it because I know I could get a great advance on this story for … Continue reading Author Interuption – Delores & Keisha
Author Interuption – Comments from Chpt 39
I just had to stop writing and comment on those post. I know I shoulda included a chapter with this post, but Keisha you're a nut!you don't want to hurt me, but please finish. I was trying to figure out if I should draw up the restraining order now or should I wait until Chapter … Continue reading Author Interuption – Comments from Chpt 39
Author Interuption – Book Reviews Request
No I'm not about to stop the story. That would be terms for cruel and unusual punishment.But I would like to make a request for all who haven't done it.I'm trying to garner as many reviews as pssoible on Amazon, so if you're reading this and have read the following books, I'd appreciate you going … Continue reading Author Interuption – Book Reviews Request
Author’s interuptions: Character Name | timeline change | ??Answer
Going back through the story as I tried to find out the housekeepers name, I put down that Amanda died two months after Sinclaire was born, but that's a mistake. I made the timeline shortly after this period and it provided a much clearer story. (I'll load it up after the story is over with … Continue reading Author’s interuptions: Character Name | timeline change | ??Answer
Author Interuption – Sin’s Iniquity
you know what, i sent part two of chapter 32 this morning and I don't know where it went.I'm sitting here thinking it posted and nothing!!!BTW, I wanted to thank all of you who sent me chapters to help me recover the entire files.There was about twenty lost paragraphs that hadnt been posted that are … Continue reading Author Interuption – Sin’s Iniquity
Sin’s Iniquity – Author’s Interuption
It's like 9:30 pm in Detroit and I'm finished with the love scene I just haven't posted it yet. Matter of fact, it was so slow at work I got all the way to Chapter 20. I'll post tomorrow.First off, hello Lola from Nigeria. I haven't heard from you in a while. Now you brought … Continue reading Sin’s Iniquity – Author’s Interuption
Sin’s Iniquity – Author Interuption
Reader Comment: Sylvia, I am a big fan of your work. I've read almost everything you've read and I think you should receive more recognition than what you're getting. I tell all my friends about you and I encourage them to support you by buying your books (because I can't afford to donate a large … Continue reading Sin’s Iniquity – Author Interuption