Release Day! MY ONCE & FUTURE LOVE

Today is release day for my fourth book, MY ONCE & FUTURE LOVE, Unsung Knights of the Round Table #1.

In MO&FL, Annora of Amberton flees her castle to seek proof that she’s not a lunatic as her uncle declared when claiming wardship over her and her lands.  

Morgan ap Myrddin must rescue his father, Merlin, from imprisonment. But enemies have wounded him, draining his powers.

He stumbles upon her cottage and enlists her aid. As he helps her in return, undeniable desire and respect spark. But he won’t succumb to the lure of a mortal woman as his father did. She’s wary of caring for a man who refuses to discuss his past. When he finally tells her he’s a Knight of the Round Table, she fears he’s the lunatic as danger, secrets and destiny thwart the power of love.

To celebrate, I'm having a virtual release party today from 4-7PM CDT, featuring amazing guest authors and giveaways. I hope you can stop by to chat with us.

RT Book Reviews says, "Kaufman is an excellent storyteller with an affinity for setting stories in the Middle Ages. My Once & Future Love is a fantastic blend of romance and Arthurian legend, and it paves the way for the start of the Unsung Knights of the Round Table series. The characters are intriguing and their insecurities and fears make them seem more real."

Night Owl Reviews says, "The chemistry between Morgan and Annora sizzles with vibrant energy from every page right along with their strong, compelling personalities which makes it easy for readers to relate to the characters and to become ensnared in their relationship quandary, which has a maelstrom of emotions keeping suspense and anticipations high throughout the steady to fast paced plot full of intrigue, excitement and romance."

I love the tales of King Arthur and his nights, and wondered, "What if there were knights we'd never heard of?

And here's my first international interview!

Happy reading!

Hope you'll visit these upcoming events on Facebook!

I hope you'll be able to stop by these amazing online events! Chat with authors and enter for a chance to win giveaways and prizes. 


May 23 - May 28
Introductions begin May 16!

Romance Writers Gone Wild! A week-long romance reader's paradise! Join over 100 romance writers for sneak peeks, excerpts and giveaways, with a specific day dedicated to your favorite romance genres, all without leaving the comfort of your home (or changing out of your bunny slippers). There's something for every romance reader -- contemporary to Scottish Highlands, romantic suspense to inspirational, paranormal to urban fantasy and everything in between. Prizes include Amazon gift cards and a Kindle Fire!

May 26, 4:00-7:00PM CDT

An online release party for My Once & Future Love, Unsung Knights of the Round Table #1.

RT Book Reviews says, "Kaufman is an excellent storyteller with an affinity for setting stories in the Middle Ages. My Once & Future Love is a fantastic blend of romance and Arthurian legend, and it paves the way for the start of the Unsung Knights of the Round Table series. The characters are intriguing and their insecurities and fears make them seem more real."

And Night Owl Reviews says, "The chemistry between Morgan and Annora sizzles with vibrant energy from every page right along with their strong, compelling personalities which makes it easy for readers to relate to the characters and to become ensnared in their relationship quandary, which has a maelstrom of emotions keeping suspense and anticipations high throughout the steady to fast paced plot full of intrigue, excitement and romance."

I'm thrilled to have a great lineup of guest authors: 
4:00 Anna Campbell Author Page
4:20 Cathy MacRae Author
4:40 Elizabeth Rose
5:00 Ruth Kaufman Author & Actress
5:20 Laurel O'Donnell
5:40 April Holthaus-Author
6:00 Ruth Kaufman Author & Actress
6:20 Barbara Devlin's Nautionniers
6:40 Kathryn Le Veque, Author

Anyone who leaves a comment will be entered for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card. Individual authors may offer giveaways. 

*Promotions held during the Romance Writers Gone Wild Event are in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. Contest and giveaway entrants are providing information to the authors participating in this Event and not to Facebook. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.

The MO&FL release party is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.

Dealing with Setbacks & Disappointment

We all know that not everything can go our way, despite our best efforts. And that sometimes, despite putting many irons in the fire, none of the big ones get hot. We won't get every job/gig/opportunity we apply/submit for, most authors will receive some unfavorable and/or inaccurate reviews, someone you want to date may not want to date you.

Rejection and disappointment are part of everyone's life. As an actor, author, speaker/storyteller and single person, some months I can receive more than most. When they arrive within a short time and I don't have good news to counteract them, I admit it's hard to believe I've chosen the right career paths. Self-doubt creeps in. It can be hard to know what to work on next, whose advice to take, what to change.

Recent setbacks/disappointments include:
--An on-camera job I was on check avail for never materialized
--A live corporate job and a VO job I was on hold for were canceled
--Didn't get a big VO job I was shortlisted for
--Learned that a role I'd done in a film was recast
--A dream agent who'd said she loved my voice rejected one of my books.

Being on hold/check avail, shortlisted and callbacks are great because they show your agent you can do that kind of job and the client was interested. But they don't pay the bills. And the gig was so close, you could taste it.

Patience is not my strong suit, and waiting for good news isn't the answer. The solution is to find the energy and motivation to move on. Control what you can, and do something that helps you move forward.

I revamped my ruthtalks.com website, including a new commercial demo. I'm working on a new narration demo, with new elearning and medical to come after that. I got headshots with a new look: straight hair. I've been working on promotion for my May 26 release, MY ONCE & FUTURE LOVE, and continue to audition and submit.


How do you deal with disappointment?