Writer Timeline for Romance Author Erica Ridley
09/2009
Erica launches OCTOBER 1813 SCANDALSHEET: Unauthorized Braintree Edition!
09/2009
Erica launches the official book video trailer for TOO WICKED TO KISS.
08/2009
Erica completes sixth novel: TOO SINFUL TO DENY.
07/2009
Erica co-authors a contemporary paranormal romance round robin called White Wedding Nightmares with authors Angie Fox, Cynthia Eden, Michelle Rowen, Teresa D'Amario, Jacquelyn Frank, Natale Stenzel, Catherine Berlin, Elissa Wilds, and Larissa Ione.
01/2009
Erica presents a workshop on Websites & Online Marketing to the Space Coast Authors of Romance RWA chapter in Melbourne, FL.
12/2008
Erica--and her agent Lauren Abramo--sell her gothic historical romance TOO WICKED TO KISS to Kensington Publishing in a two-book deal. Erica becomes a Kensington Zebra Debut Author!
03/2008
Erica gets confirmation she and fellow Manuscript Mavens Lacey Kaye and Darcy Burke will be presenting their popular Storyboarding workshop at the Emerald City writers conference in September.
02/2008
Erica Ridley co-authors a Valentine-themed round robin story called My Heart-Shaped Box with romance writers Colleen Gleason, Jody Wallace, Amie Stuart, Debra Dixon, Deanna Lee, Karen Lingefelt, Terri Reed, Jackie Barbosa, Julia Buckley, Virginia Henley, Julia Harper, Delilah Marvelle, and C.L. Wilson.
01/2008
Erica Ridley, Lacey Kaye and Darcy Burke present a workshop on the Manuscript Mavens' storyboarding techniques at the Rose City Romance Writers Debra Dixon January Retreat in Portland, OR.
01/2008
Erica Ridley presents a workshop on web sites and internet marketing at the TARA (Tampa Area Romance Authors) January chapter meeting in Tampa, FL.
10/2007
Erica Ridley co-authors a Halloween-themed round robin story called The Cotswold Curse with novelists Darcy Burke, Lacey Kaye, Elizabeth Hoyt, Tessa Dare, Kalen Hughes, Diana Peterfreund, Julie Leto, Carrie Ryan and Ann Aguirre.
09/2007
Erica Ridley triple-finals in the 2007 TARA Contest.
Paranormal romantic comedy Dorinda & the Demon takes first place. Paranormal romantic comedy Trevor & the Tooth Fairy (now Hi-Jinxed) and gothic historical romance Touched (Now: TOO WICKED TO KISS) take second place.
08/2007
Trevor & The Tooth Fairy Title Contest (now closed) runs on Erica's blog.
07/2007
Erica's romantic comedy Trevor & the Tooth Fairy (now Hi-Jinxed) gets agent representation.
06/2007
Erica launches Manuscript Mavens group blog along with romance novelists Darcy Burke, Lacey Kaye, and Jackie Barbosa.
04/2007
Erica completes her fourth book, contemporary romantic comedy Trevor & the Tooth Fairy. (now Hi-Jinxed)
03/2007
Erica becomes Moderator of the RWA Technology email loop.
01/2007
Erica completes her third book, gothic historical romance TOUCHED (Now: TOO WICKED TO KISS).
11/2006
Erica becomes official webmistress for the Tampa Area Romance Authors (TARA).
10/2006
Erica's romantic suspense WITNESS finals in the 2006 Golden Rose Contest, sponsored by the Rose City Romance Writers.
08/2006
Erica launches a writer's blog.
08/2006
Erica completes her second novel, romantic suspense WITNESS.
06/2006
Erica finals in the Panhandle Frontiers in Writing contest (Historical) with her Regency-set historical romance UNMASKED.
05/2006
Erica achieves Romance Writers of America (RWA) Pro status.
04/2006
Erica completes her first novel, Regency-set historical romance UNMASKED.
01/2006
Erica decides to take writing seriously and begins her first novel.
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06/2009
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