I’ve read my way through Frank Herbert’s Dune series and in the beginning of Heretics of Dune he has a commentary on when he was working on the series – “When I was writing Dune there was no room in my mind for concerns about the book’s success or failure.  I was concerned only with the writing.”  He goes on to tell about the series, the aspects of life the books would explore, and how the books slowly gained momentum and ultimate success.  Toward the end he talks of success and says “Looking back on it, I realize I did the right thing instinctively. You don’t write for success.  That takes part of your attention away from the writing.  If you’re really doing it, that’s all you’re doing: writing.”
    When I read that, it struck a chord in me.  Granted, deep down all authors, including myself, would love to become the next big name on the charts and make lots of money, but Herbert was right, when you’re truly into your story and working your craft, you aren’t thinking of much else.  I know I don’t.  I write because I love to create pieces of art with the written word.  There are times when I’m consumed in writing a story, sometimes to the exclusion of all else.  Yes, you may think that can be lonely or might not be much of a life, sitting at the computer and typing for hours on end with no significant social interaction.  But it’s what makes me happy. If through a story I can divert a reader’s mind from reality, help them forget life for awhile and make that person happy or at least feel different than they had before, then it’s worth it.
    At the end of Herbert’s introduction he also writes, “There’s an unwritten compact between you and the reader.  If someone enters a bookstore and sets down hard earned money (energy) for your book, you owe that person some entertainment and as much more as you can give.  That was really my intention all along.”  Like Herbert, my intention is to entertain people, suspend their disbelief, spark their emotions and imaginations, even if it’s only for a little while.  And, in hopes of showing you that I’m not full of hot air or blowing my own horn (ah, gotta love the cliché!), check out this review of The Mystics.  “The Si’ Ludo (Sisters) series is an unexpected treasure” ~ The Mystics by C.R. Moss
Deliverance: Book 1 ~ “Every once in a while I’ll read a story that completely takes me away. From start to finish this book was engrossing. It captivated my attention and refused to let it go. The interaction between all the characters made you want to get to know them better. From the overbearing father, to the flakey sister, even the big bad Cor made you want to keep reading. When it ended, I wished I could dig deeper into their world. Thank goodness there’s a book two.”
Salvation: Book 2 ~ “Salvation delivers a powerful read that is both engaging and exhilarating. It is the small details that make this story remarkable. C.R. Moss gives you enough to be satisfied, but some things are so good you want more anyway.”

Atonement: Book 3 ~ “As with the previous installments, Atonement by C.R. Moss is a vivid tale that combines strong sexual elements with fantasy and a love that beats both time and space. … An added bonus to this tale is the transferring of secrets, I’ll be disappointed anytime anyone ever whispers a secret in my ear again. Atonement lived up to the two before it and surpassed them both. C.R. Moss has created a delightful world with flawed and wonderful people, and villains that keep you entertained until the very end.”
The Redeemer: Book 4 ~ “I couldn’t be more excited to read Cor’s tale. He was a character that I just couldn’t let go of when I read the previous stories. C.R. Moss has such a gift when it comes to character development, I had a crush on the bad guy! … The Redeemer lacked nothing; a powerful love story, betrayal, humbling punishments, and hot sex. C.R. Moss has a fan in me.”  For the full review visit PNR at http://www.paranormalromance.org/reviews/review.php?id=30983
The Mystics, available at www.extasybooks.com,  is the first part in a four part series of books which covers the Si’Ludo world.  The second part of the series begins with Postponing Eternity which is available now from www.devinedestinies.com.
For a look at more of my books feel free to visit my website: http://home.earthlink.net/~cr_moss
Come, let me entertain you in my world, if only for a little while…