Happy Release Day to new Harlequin Presents author Amanda Cinelli, the winner of So You Think You Can Write 2014! Her debut title, Resisting the Sicilian Playboy, is available here – you won’t want to miss it!
We hope you enjoy this short video of Amanda as she explains how she got hooked on Harlequin, where her inspiration for her award-winning book comes from, how it felt to get ‘The Call’, what it’s like working with an editor now, and gives her top tip to all aspiring authors out there.
Please do follow Amanda (@AmandaSofia89) on Twitter and help us celebrate with her!
4 replies on “Happy Release Day to SYTYCW winner Amanda Cinelli!”
congratulations, Amanda!!! What a wonderful success story!!! I hope you enjoy your fabulous success and accomplishments you’ve achieved. Can’t wait to read your book!!! 🙂
Thank you so much for your kind words. I hope you enjoy Leo and Dara’s story!
Congratulations Amanda!! I can’t wait to read the rest of your book, I’ve only read the first chapter (which I loved!). BTW, thank you for your writing advice, I found it very motivating! I’m plotting out my first manuscript for this years SYTYCW. Your success is inspiring.
Congratulations, Amanda! From unknown, to SYTYCW 2014 finalist, to published author! It’s quite a wonderful road that Harlequin has open to writers. Your story’s inspirational. Thanks for sharing.
Nice how you worked your wedding observations into a Presents MS…it really paid off! Keep those eyes peeled! 🙂
Continued success!
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I spent the entire shutdown working. Had no time to wind down. I didn’t see my son much when school shutdown. My one co worker was told to stay home for 3 weeks so I picked up her hours. This year has been really crappy.
Ugh, Janell. Here’s hoping the rest of your summer is better.
Thanks for the info, Carol! Everyone is different in how they deal with the shutdown! I stay at home all the time since I don’t work so I haven’t been too effected but my shopping and errands sure have been effected!
Valri, I’ve been doing most of my shopping online. My local Target is still low on some items – mostly cleaning supplies. Grocery store is pretty much back to normal. Most of the dining in our town is outdoor. I can’t imagine have school-age kids!
Wow–getting your creative process on track must have been daunting–especially with “extra-large dog” glad to have you home. You don’t like coffee–I love coffee and have enjoyed my fortifying 2 cups in the morning even more than usual! How as COVID affected your story lines and characterizations? Best Wishes for all releases!
Interesting question, Virginia. You’ll have to tell me if the tone of my “COVID” books changed any! LOL
Life has changed so much! My dad passed Feb 2. The assisted living facility my folks were at went into hardcore lockdown the beginning of March. Mom couldn’t leave her apartment for 4 months! She was on the third floor, Will be 89 in two months & doesn’t use the phone. My husband and I remodeled the lower level completely and moved her in with us July 1. What a life change and difficult transition for the 3 of us! But we’re working thru it!