I’ve stopped with the whole “nothing can top this year evah!” nonsense. I can remember in 2006, I didn’t think I could possibly ever have a year to top that one. So many good things happened that year after a truly horrible 2005. I was grateful that things turned around so dramatically.
Then in 2008, once again I thought wow, it doesn’t get better than this! Wrong again. :)
2009 has been a marvelous year and I won’t bother saying it can’t get better. I WILL say that wow, if it does get better, just wow. But I’m looking forward to great things in 2010 and I’ll take what comes and be happy and grateful.
After a few years of being published, 2009 came full circle in that I sold a historical trilogy. I started out writing historicals back when I was trying to become a published author. I wasn’t sure I’d ever get back to those stories, but I bided my time and when it was “right” I took the leap. The auction for this trilogy was the most exciting event yet in my publishing career. I’m really thrilled to be writing these books for Ballantine, a publisher I have a lot of respect for, and an editor who’s as excited as I am about this trilogy.
I sold a novella for an anthology with two very dear friends, people I love and am looking forward to working with for years to come. We’re taking a trip together to Catalina in March and I’m looking forward to spending time with them laughing and having good girly fun.
I sold more erotic contemporaries to my editor at Berkley HEAT, including another Sweet book, book 5 in the series, which will be Connor’s book :)
I sold a four book miniseries to Silhouette Desire for a back to back release in 2011.
Work wise, I had a very productive year despite a few periods where I wasn’t able to write as much as I’d have liked. I’m hoping to streamline my time and have a more productive year in 2010. *crossing fingers!*
Looking ahead to 2010 will see the debut of my Kelly series from Berkley Sensation. I’m soooo excited about these books. I’ve already written the first two books in this series, The Darkest Hour and No Place to Run, and up next I’ll be writing book 3, No Place to Hide. I love the Kelly family and the people they surround themselves with. I hope readers will love these characters as much as I do :)
Perhaps the most important thing we did in 2009 was take more family time. For the first time ever, my husband took every bit of his allotted vacation time and we traveled with our kids plus we took two trips together just us. We also finally took the plunge and decided to buy a new house. With three very boisterous, rambunctious children, we outgrew our current house a few years ago, but the time just never seemed right for the hassle of moving. I finally decided that there never would be a “good” time and so we bit the bullet and just did it. We closed Dec 15th and we’ll move the first week in January. Everyone is super excited to begin the new year in our new house and we’re looking forward to building a lot of memories in our new home :)
We’re off to spend Christmas with my family in Louisiana today. I don’t know how much I’ll be blogging between now and the end of the year because I’ll be packing! *sob* But I wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a wonderful holiday and my wish for a happy new year. I’m so grateful to readers of this blog and readers of my books. It’s because of you that I’m able to have a job I love and that I can continue to dream up stories and put them to paper.
To show my thanks and deep appreciation, I want to offer my readers some pressies :) Here’s what I’m offering.
Signed and personalized Anetakis trilogy (Silhouette Desire) This includes The Tycoon’s Pregnant Mistress, The Tycoon’s Rebel Bride and The Tycoon’s Secret Affair. I’ll give away three sets of these books.
The first three books in the Sweet series (Berkley HEAT), signed and personalized. This includes Sweet Surrender, Sweet Persuasion and Sweet Seduction. I’ll give away two sets of these books.
AND I’ll also pony up an ARC of Sweet Temptation which releases in April 2010. Please note, this will be a printed, bound galley and will be mailed to winner in MARCH 2010.
Sound good? I’ll leave this contest open until the end of the year and I’ll post the winners the first week of January. It will be your responsibility to come back to see if you’ve won. I won’t hunt you down and you’ll have a limited time to claim your prize or another winner will be chosen.
To enter, just drop a comment. I’ll choose winners at random at the end of the year.
Much love to you all!
*smooch*
Maya
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First off I would like to say thank you, thank you, thank you….because of you I’ve discover a new genre of books. I’ve always loved reading especially romance novels and love harlequin books. When I read you first Silhouette Desire I could believe how lucky I was to discover an author to love. I just had to get my hands on everything that you ever wrote. And now I’m proud to say that I have a bookself devoted to your books.
So thanks for a great year reading wise and can’t wait to see what you have in store for us in 2010 and beyond.:whoo: :whoo:
Devoted Reader,
Oriela
Wow, what a year!
Happy holidays and thanks for the great giveaway! :)
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yea, that is about how i wish my 2009 would have went…
But I did manage to get my 16 yr daughter and hubby to some… :vaccuum: so I am :whoo:!!
Now on to your achievements… :rockthefuckon: You go girl!!!!!
I would love for my name to be in this hat!!!
Thanks for the rocking contest!
Happy Holidays to you and your family! Wishing you all the best in 2010, too.
Happy Holidays!
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Hope you have a great visit with your family! I know I will enjoy being with mine. Can’t wait to see what the new year brings for you and your books!
Wishing you a successful 2010. Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Season.
This is so generous of you, hope you have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2010!
I just found your books in January, so my 2009 has included lots and lots of Maya Banks! One of my favorite books of ALL TIME is “Into the Lair”, though I love them all. Especially can’t wait to read the next Sweet books when they’re available. Hope you and the family have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
Happy Holidays, Maya. Thank you for being a prolific good writer.
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Awesome prize! I only found your books this year and can’t wait for the next book in your Sweet series. Hope everyone has an awesome holiday!
Thanks for such an awesome giveaway! I love all your books and hope you enjoy the holidays!
Hope your holidays are great! Love your books
Congrats on all those sales I’ll keep an eye open for your historicals!
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Congrats on the great year!! Any time you get to publish more books improves my reading time as well, so YAY!!!!:banana::banana: Enjoy your family time, and try not to hurt anyone while moving.:help::cursesign::help::cursesign::help:MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reading Sweet Persuasion (borrowed from the library) right now and I have to say I am thoroughly enjoying it! Pleasantly surprised how the characters and plot are pushing my personal boundaries in a positive way!! Looking forward to reading the other books in the Sweet series.
Thank you Maya Banks for sharing your writing talent with all your readers!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Roxanne
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I hope the trend of the best year ever continues for you in 2010! Have a great Christmas Maya :)
It’s great to hear that your year has been so wonderful, and even greater that you’ve decided to share the joy with us. Thanks so much! :)
Merry Christmas to you too. I hope you have a wonderful 2010.
what a wonderful contest. I love your books. a friend got to review Sweet Seduction and loved it. She told me I had to check out your books. I’ve been hooked ever since. Can’t wait to see what next year brings.
Happy Holidays Everyone!
2009 has been a fairly good year, could have been better, but could have been a lot worse! Thank you for your generosity to your readers. Have a Blessed and Safe Christmas.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Maya!!!!
It was a great year, but I am really looking forward to 2010 you have a great line up of books so I am going to be one happy booklover. And can I just tell you that I am beyond excited to hear about the historical trilogy. I first started reading romances with historicals and they are near and dear to my heart even though I love your contemporary romances too. Very very excited about what is to come :elephant:
Wow. Just wow. You’ve had an amazing 2009! I’m looking forward to reading all of the books you have scheduled to release – both those you’ve already written and those you still have to write.
Thank you for keeping us updated on all of your good news. Have a very Merry Christmas with family and good luck packing to move. Thank you also for the very generous contest!
We’ve had a rough last quarter with a family member having a very serious health issue come up, which has turned my life upside down. I can’t say the worst is behind us, but I’m learning to deal with it the best I can.
Thank goodness for books, I’ve really needed to escape reality and they’ve been a great help.
And I’m really loving the “Sweet” series!
Glad you had such a great year because it means more wonderful books for us. :whoo: Hope you enjoy your holidays and your move is more fun than pain in the rear.
Wow…I’m so glad you have a wonderful 2009 & wish you the very best in the next year & years to come, because that means I get to read more of your books. Can’t wait to read Sweet Temptation, been waiting on it for a loooong time. Have a wonderful Holiday & a very Happy New Year. Enjoy your new house!
Congrats on all the good things that have came your way and good luck on all the things to come. Merry Christmas and thanks for the great giveaway!
Merry Christmas Maya~
Congrats on the great stuff that happened in 2009! I cannot believe how quickly this year has passed. I know that 2010 will bring you lots more great successes.
I hope that everyone has a wonderful holiday!!
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
You have had a great year and congrats. Here’s to the New Year and your success again.
Great contest! I hope you have a happy Christmas! :-)
I hope you have a wonderful and safe holiday season. Congratulations on your great year, and I know 2010 will bring more of the same.
GOODBYE 2009…boy I’m glad to get rid of you!!
absolutely love your books! Cannot wait for next years books! Hope everyone has a safe and merry christmas!
As great as 2009 has been for you, I KNOW 2010 is going to rock even harder!! And I am looking forward to so much of your work coming out in 2010! :worthy:
Best wishes for 2010 and ROCK ON! :rockthefuckon:
Thanks for the amazing giveaway! :woot:
Merry Christmas to you and your family. I hope you have a joyous one and a wonderful New Year. Safe travels and quick and easy move as you gear up for to start another year.
Thank you for all the wonderful stories that you have shared with us this year and I know that we all look forward to reading more next and the one after that and even more. Also, thanks for taking time for your fans going to book signings and conventions. Your time is pressed between deadlines and family obligations and just plain family fun, so to share that limited free time with us is extremely wonderful.
Terri
Congrats on a great year. I looking for to a fantastic 2010 on many levels, health, home, new authors, and loads of new books to read.
Happy Holidays,
Tracey D
Happy Holidays, Maya. Safe moving and looking forward to your work in the New Year:chowtime:
Thanks for the opportunity, Happy Holidays everyone! tWarner419@aol.com
Here is wishing you a Merry Christmas and wonderful New Year. I do not envy you with the packing for your move, but it is so awesome that you got a new house!! :elephant:
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
Have a great Christmas and wonderful New Year!
2009 was good to me…I bought a new car which was a huge step for me.:drunk: I also have spent more time doing things for myself.
:cheer: Congrats on such a great personal and prof. year!! Can’t wait to read ALL your releases in 2010!!
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
Congrats to a wonderful 2009.
2009 was good for me too as I discovered you as a writer. You quickly escalated to one of my “must buy” authors so thank you for sharing your talent.
Cheers to a wonderful 2010!
Merry Christmas! Congrats on a great year and hope you’ll enjoy your new house :couch:
:elephant: :cheer: Maya, I am sooo happy for you! Congrats on the new house and I want to wish y’all a very Merry Xmas and a blessed Happy New Year 2010:weee:
Thank you for making my 2009 awesome with your books. You kept me in book heaven and I loved it ;) I cannot wait for 2010 :elephant:
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This is how I often feel.
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I’m so excited to see that you are going to be writing historicals again….I love them!! Congrats on the new contracts and the new home too!!!
So glad you had a wonderful year! My year was also wonderful – it was the year I rediscovered reading! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and joyous new year!
Happy Holidays! Looking forward to reading more of your books in 2010!