Ch. 5 "Trust Your Heart" by Veronica Stone

Donavan cursed as he watched horse after horse fall into the traps set around the yard. His hadn't gone down yet and he struggled to keep Demon under control as he tried to reach the castle steps.

Ch. 4 - "Trust Your Heart" by Veronica Stone

A few years back they'd set up the routine of securing the keep after the Earl of Denton had tried twice to take over Shadowood. She knew, after so many practices, they could have the keep looking deserted well within 15 minutes. But now, when they were actually under attack, the carefully planned escape seemed full of holes.

"Trust Your Heart" by Veronica Stone

Ch. 3, Donavan sent up the alarm and his men instantly fell into place. Their earlier teasing was replaced by the warrior in them. Donavan could see the quarry dodge and jump like a rabbit on the run, as his men gave chase.

"Trust Your Heart" by Veronica Stone

Ch. 2 excerpt At twenty, she (Keelin) was responsible for five men, two women, a girl and a boy. It was ridiculous really, considering she could barely look after herself. Cursing, she suddenly felt panic at the knowledge that one of her people was in great danger. She felt her chances of saving him were practically null.

Fan Review of "Trust Your Heart"

Check out what this fan had to say about "Trust Your Heart". "Trust Your Heart" by Veronica Stone is a romantic adventure set in times of castles and knights. A book that you won't want to put down. It truly takes you away to another time and place. So much adventure and action that it would make an excellent movie! The well-known Defender, Donavan St. Auburn, is bestowed the land and castle of Shadowood by King Rufus. When he arrives with his men, the Black Guard, to their dismay, they are met by traps and preparations for unwanted visitors. This is when it all started, the spirited Keelin Defratey was secretly living in the castle and commanding it, with a few other inhabitants. Later, The Defender joins forces with lady Keelin so that they can try to keep Shadowood from that slimy Earl of Denton. The trials and tribulations of their relationship keep you on the edge of your seat. Will they succeed in keeping Shadowood? ...Where will their relationship end up??.....This is a fantastic book and Veronica is a very talented writer. I highly recommend Veronica's other books, too.Precious Gifts, Tangled Up In You

Recommendations for Authors Publishing their 1st Book

My advice to authors ready to send their material to publishers is that they need to prepare. There are a ton of submissions everyday and in order for you to stand out in the group you need to eliminate the factors that might get you thrown out before you are actually considered. · Finishing the manuscript is the first step. · Second step edit it. Pay for this. You want a professional to do it. They are unbiased and will get your manuscript in the right shape to keep you out of the “circular file”. · Determine what type of book you’ve written. Historical, contemporary, time travel, etc. · Decide which publishing house you want to submit to and follow their guidelines. This is all available on their websites. If you don’t understand terms in their submission form, don’t just guess. Research what that term is and follow it. They have guidelines for a reason and they do not hesitate to throw you in the “circular file”. To them, they have 20 to replace you. · Once you’ve prepared your submittal package, as per the guidelines, you will then want to address this package to a person. Not the company or ‘The Editor’, an actual person. If you are a member of the RWA you can usually find the list of editors there. Do not send the package generic. It will go in the “circular file” for sure. · Include a SASE (self addressed stamped envelope). This way you will get a return letter and your manuscript back. If you don’t do this - “circular file”. · Use a Tyvek type envelope (keeps the water out) and priority mail. · If the material was requested by a certain editor, make sure you mark it “requested material” on the front. That way it is sure to by-pass the first station and go straight to the person that requested the material. DO NOT LIE AND PUT THIS ON THERE ANYWAY. That editor will be angry and will throw your material out for lying. Basically, try and keep your manuscript afloat by following the rules and being the best one in the stack. Don’t skimp. This is your foot in the door. Ask yourself, are you using a muddy boot or a high class shoe!!!

What has Veronica Stone authored?

Veronica Stone has published three romance novels. 1. Precious Gifts, 2. Tangled Up In You and 3. Trust Your Heart. "Precious Gifts" - an 1800s period novel. The Hayworth family and their struggle to satisfy their father's dying wish. "Tangled Up In You" - an 1800s period novel. A man and woman; cna they find love in a most unusual way? "Trust Your Heart" - a 1200s period novel. A knight and a lady and their quest to find their heart's desire. Find out more at www.veronicastone.com