Jaye Roycraft Romance Author


WRITERS WORKSHOPS

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Dec. 2, 2011 More WORKSHOP news! I will be repeating some of my popular past workshops in 2012 and will also be rolling out some brand-new classes! Here is the current schedule for 2012 along with the links that take you to the registration page:

March 5 -19, 2012 "How to Find an Agent and NOT Get Scammed" presented by Savvy Authors

This is a 2-week class. Week 1 will focus on mistakes writers make that can result in being the victim of a scam, and week 2 will present positive steps for finding a legitimate agent. Included will be details of my personal journey of both heartbreak and elation.

April 2 - 29, 2012 "Cop Characters: How To make Tem Click and What Makes Them Tick" presented by Savvy Authors

This is a repeat of my most popular workshop! This is an intense 4-week course for anyone writing romantic suspense, mysteries, or any genre in which you have a cop or an ex-cop as a character. I will share my first-hand knowledge of cop emotions and attitudes, police procedures, terminology and weapons, and so much more! This workshop is a MUST if you write about police procedures or cops!

May 6 -12, 2012 "How to Hook Your Reader" presented by Savvy Authors

Whether or not you hook your reader in your opening scene will make or break your entire story. This is a 1-week class on how to write an opening that will keep your readers turning the pages. Find out the do's and don'ts!

June 4 -9, 2011 - "Conflict- How to Build It, Sustain It & Resolve It" presented by Savvy Authors

This is a 1-week class on single element that drives both your characters and your plot - conflict! This workshop will show you not only how to create conflict, but how to maintain it throughout your story. If your characters or plot have ever stalled, leaving you wondering what comes next, this workshop is for you!

July 9 - 14, 2012 - "Let Your Characters Do Your Plotting" presented by the Savvy Authors

This is a 6-day beginner/intermediate course on characterization and plotting. If you’re an intuitive writer, can think outside the box, and are willing to allow your characters to evolve in ways you never expected, your characters can actually do your plotting for you! Lessons will be as follows:

  • Are you an intuitive writer?
  • Have a starting point for your characters and a starting premise
  • Encouraging your characters to evolve
  • How your characters can write your plot

October 15 - 20, 2012 "How to Hook Your Reader" presented by Savvy Authors

Whether or not you hook your reader in your opening scene will make or break your entire story. This is a 1-week class on how to write an opening that will keep your readers turning the pages. Find out the do's and don'ts!


AWARDS and ARTWORK

ARTWORK

It's here--original artwork by acclaimed artist Patrish Lazarus. Included in "Jaye's Stable of Undead Studs," is artwork of each of my four Image heroes--Dallas Allgate, Alek Dragovich, Ric De Chaux, and Revelin Scott. See my ART page!


AWARDS, NOMINATIONS, AND OUTSTANDING REVIEWS!

TALES FROM THE TREASURE TROVE, VOL. 1:




2006 Eppie Award Winner - Best Anthology

Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award: Best Small Press Romance

Loves Romances Reviewer's Choice Golden Rose Award Feb. 2006

Ecataromance Best Romance Anthology Ebook 2005

4 1/2 Stars and September 2005 Top Pick from Romantic Times BOOKclub

RAINSCAPE:

4 1/2 Stars and January 2005 Top Pick from Romantic Times BOOKclub

Recommended Read and 5 Angels from Fallen Angel Reviews

Reviewers Choice and 5 Stars from ScribesWorld

2001 Dorothy Parker Award of Excellence, Reviewer Choice, presented by RIO



IMMORTAL IMAGE:

Nominee for RIO Award of Excellence - Romantic Paranormal


Scribe's World Reviewer's Choice Award

AFTERIMAGE:


Finalist for the Sime~gen Spring Reviewer's Choice Award for Favorite Reviewed Book - Romance

OTHER AWARDS:

March 2002 MyShelf.Com Author Appreciation Award for an Exceptional Website

2001 P.E.A.R.L. Nomination for "Best New Author"


UPCOMING RELEASES

CRIMSON RAIN (Sequel to RAINSCAPE) - March, 2012