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News: New Sale, New Series
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I have news! Some of you might remember my post from a couple months ago, where I talked about working on a new project that I feared might be bigger than me. It was a proposal for a new paranormal romance series and the sample chapters alone really put me through a ringer, which made me want to write the series even more! I sent the proposal to my agent a couple weeks later, and she loved it. (yay!) She sent it out to a few select editors and in the end, after a bidding war (multiple houses wanted to publish it, how cool is that?!), I sold the series to NAL last week – home of some seriously stellar paranormal talent such as J.R. Ward, Christina Dodd, Deborah Cooke, Lynn Viehl, the fabulous up-and-coming stars over at Silk & Shadows, and too many others to name here!

The inevitable question after I made this announcement to my close friends was, “What about Eve?” because they know how important the Marked series has been to me. Long story short: I was unable to continue it. Coming to that understanding was very difficult for me, because I love Eve so much and I wasn’t nearly done with her story, but finishing the series wasn’t possible at this time for reasons outside my control. I’m writing an S. J. Day/Marked story for the upcoming Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance 2, in which I plan to wrap up the pressing question left hanging at the end of EVE OF CHAOS (barring any editorial changes). In that respect, I hope to give series followers some closure. Future opportunities may arise where I can continue Eve’s storyline in novella form and I won’t rule out writing another full-length Marked novel someday, but it won’t be anytime soon. I’m committed to writing “Sylvia Day” books for two publishers and the Marked series is a “S. J. Day” project.

So, on the cusp of my birthday, I’m setting off in a new direction with a narrower focus and a new publisher. I’m very excited about this for more reasons than I can list and I’ll be sharing more about this new series when I can.

In the meantime, to celebrate the new sale, new series, and ‘nother b-day, I’m offering a $30 VISA gift card to one random commentor. Happy Monday!

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Sylvia Day is the national bestselling, award-winning author of seventeen novels. A wife and mother of two, she is a former Russian linguist for the U.S. Army Military Intelligence. In addition to her novels, she’s written numerous novellas and short stories for both print and electronic-original release. Sylvia’s work has been called “wonderful and passionate” by WNBC.com and “wickedly entertaining” by Booklist. Her stories have been translated into Russian, Japanese, Portuguese, German, Czech, and Thai. She’s been honored with the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award, the EPPIE award, the National Readers' Choice Award, and multiple finalist nominations for Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA® Award of Excellence.

125 comments to “News: New Sale, New Series”

  1. 1

    Congratulations on your new series! It sounds very exciting and happy upcoming birthday.

    by Maureen March 8th, 2010 at 5:54 am
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    Congratulations, Sylvia. Exciting news!

    by Sarah Grimm March 8th, 2010 at 7:25 am
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    So happy for you, lass! Looking forward to hearing more about the new series when you’re allowed to share info :-)

    by Tez Miller March 8th, 2010 at 7:33 am
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    Congratulations ! It must be exciting to have new projects to work on. Now, selfish historical reader that I am, I have a question. Do you plan to write more historical romances in the near future ? It sounds like your schedule is already pretty full, but one can always hope ;-)
    Congrats again !!

    by Emmanuelle March 8th, 2010 at 7:36 am
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    Congratulations Sylvia! That is so fantastic!

    by Aly March 8th, 2010 at 7:38 am
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    Sylvia
    Congrats on the new series. As for Eve, well, I have been wondering who she chose…
    Enjoy and celebrate =)

    Cathherine

    by Catherine March 8th, 2010 at 7:49 am
    • 6.1

      Catherine,

      Thank you for the congrats!

      The “who she chose” question is the one I’m hoping to wrap up in the novella for the Mammoth book. :)

      by Sylvia Day March 8th, 2010 at 10:20 am
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    I’m sorry to hear your Eve series didn’t work out, but yay for the new contract! And happy birthday. =o)

    by B.E. Sanderson March 8th, 2010 at 7:53 am
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    Syl, this is so, so, so exciting! Congratulations, my dear. Enjoy every second of it!

    by Debra Webb March 8th, 2010 at 8:04 am
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    working on a new project that I feared might be bigger than me.

    Are we twins… ? ;) The RS deal I’m doing for ballantine, I feel like I bit off more than i can chew. Small bites at a time-that’s the way.

    Congrats on the NAL deal…if something changes later w/the Eve series, awesome, but it’s always cool to have something new to look forward to.

    (don’t enter me and happy birthday!)

    by Shiloh Walker March 8th, 2010 at 8:20 am
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      Shi – We’ll love these books after they’re done chewing us up and spitting us out! :) I can’t wait to read your new RS series. If you ever want to talk it out, give me a call. You know I love to listen. ((hugs))

      by Sylvia Day March 8th, 2010 at 10:39 am
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    Huge congrats, Sylvia! I’m thrilled to hear you’ll be writing for NAL, too. Can’t wait to read the new series.

    by Annette McCleave March 8th, 2010 at 8:21 am
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    Congratulations, Sylvia!!

    by Sela Carsen March 8th, 2010 at 8:43 am
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    Mega Congrats, Sylvia!
    I have to add that I wanted to know what happened to Eve. I HATED the ending!! And I must confess, I DID throw that book across the room. :-P

    by Margaret A. Golla March 8th, 2010 at 8:47 am
    • 12.1

      Margaret – Thank you! And sorry about the ending. *blushing* I hope the novella in the Mammoth Book will answer the “what happened after the last scene” question. I hate for anyone to feel frustrated. (I’ve been there as a reader. It sux. *g*)

      by Sylvia Day March 8th, 2010 at 10:44 am
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    Mega congrats! I can’t wait to hear more about your new series! (((hugs!)))

    by Gennita Low March 8th, 2010 at 8:56 am
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    What a great achievement. Congratulations.

    by ruth March 8th, 2010 at 9:28 am
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    Sad to see Eve go, really liked her books and the twist on Cain and Able. But looking forward to your next project and can’t wait to hear more about it.

    by Val March 8th, 2010 at 9:29 am
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      Val – I’m going to miss full-length Eve adventures, too. Very, very much. She was dear to me.

      Thank you for looking forward to the new series!

      by Sylvia Day March 8th, 2010 at 10:56 am
  16. 16

    Best wishes with the new series I cannot wait to hear more about it!!!!

    by Kaye Lipscomb March 8th, 2010 at 9:50 am
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    I am so happy for you! I know this is going to be a fabulous step in the right direction.

    by Allison Brennan March 8th, 2010 at 9:58 am
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    Congratulations on the new series and happy early birthday!

    by Maureen March 8th, 2010 at 9:59 am
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    Huge congrats on the new series and the birthday. Mine is at the end of the month.

    I can’t wait to read the new books and look forward to seeing how you wrap up Eve’s story.

    by HollyD March 8th, 2010 at 10:07 am
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    Congratulations! Sounds like you’ve got a lot on your plate. And I’m glad that Emmanuelle asked the “selfish historical reader” question, LOL. And that you had a happy answer for it :)

    Oh, and happy birthday *g*

    by Lori March 8th, 2010 at 10:27 am
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    Sylvia,
    What a wonderful opportunity! Congratulations to you! You must be so excited and energized for this next step in your career. Can’t wait to read the new series.

    by Laura Griffin March 8th, 2010 at 10:39 am
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    WAHOO!!! Sylvia, I am thrilled for you :) Congrats!!

    by Lori Armstrong March 8th, 2010 at 10:49 am
  23. 23

    Congratulations. Wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday and continued success.

    by Leni March 8th, 2010 at 10:57 am
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    I’ll miss Eve, but glad you’ll have a chance for some closure there. And to say I’m thrilled and looking forward to the new project is an understatement!

    Mega congratulations and Happy Soon-to-be Birthday!

    I can’t wait to read more about the project!

    by Silver James March 8th, 2010 at 10:57 am
    • 24.1

      Silver – I’ll miss Eve, too. I was very attached to her. The Mammoth opportunity came at the perfect time, I’m grateful for that!

      Thank you for looking forward to the new series. :)

      by Sylvia Day March 8th, 2010 at 11:16 am
  25. 25

    Congratulations! What exciting news and best wishes on this successful venture.

    by anne March 8th, 2010 at 11:05 am
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    Congratulations on the new challenge. Even though you’ll miss Eve you will love the new direction. Carol

    by Carol Shenold March 8th, 2010 at 11:11 am
  27. 27

    Congrats on the new series! Happy birthday to you, mine is tomorrow!

    by Teresa W. March 8th, 2010 at 11:12 am
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    Congrats on the new series & publisher!!!
    I know it will be a great combo!
    I’m very sad that the Marked series will be ending. I was so looking forward to continuing Eve’s journey. But thank you for taking us as far as you could with her, I’ll miss her.
    I know the new series will be just as awesome!!! Can’t wait!

    by Sharon K March 8th, 2010 at 11:17 am
    • 28.1

      Sharon – Thank you! I’ll miss Eve, too. Very much.

      I’m happy to hear you’re looking forward to the new series! I’m super excited about it. :)

      by Sylvia Day March 8th, 2010 at 11:20 am
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    I love the spirit with which you are undertaking the new series – that you wanted to write it even more when it challenged you back. That’s sure to make it amazing!!

    by sophie littlefield March 8th, 2010 at 11:27 am
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    Fantastic news, Sylvia! Giving some closure to Eve in the novella is a gift to your readers and this new series is a gift to you. :)

    by Lucy Monroe March 8th, 2010 at 11:39 am
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    It’s always sad to see something we enjoy come to an end, but a great new series is wonderful news. Congratulations and good luck with the new one. I’ll look forward to reading it in the future.

    by Linda Henderson March 8th, 2010 at 11:43 am
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    Congratulations Sylvia! I look forward to your future work. I am heartbroken over Eve. Sigh.

    by Natascha March 8th, 2010 at 11:55 am
    • 32.1

      Natascha – My heart aches for Eve, too. I loved that series. Good news is I love this new series equally well! I hope you do, too. Thank you for looking forward to it! :)

      by Sylvia Day March 8th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
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    You know how much I loved Eve, but sometimes things happen outside our control.

    Good luck with the new series. I SOOO look forward to reading it.

    Signed – your fan girl. :)

    by ArkansasCyndi March 8th, 2010 at 11:58 am
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    Now, that’s a birthday present to scream about!!

    Congrats, and Happy Birthday!!

    Later,

    Lynn

    by Lynn R. March 8th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
  35. 35

    Congratulations–Don’t you love it when a plan comes together! I wish you much happiness on your birthday, too.

    by GSM March 8th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
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    happy bday
    congrats on teh new series
    it will be great
    go on and celabrate life whoooo

    by kh March 8th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
  37. 37

    Congratulations – and a happy, happy birthday to you!

    by Karen B March 8th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
  38. 38

    Sylvia, congratulations! I’m really excited for you!

    by Jen Lyon March 8th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
  39. 39

    You KNOW I’m completely thrilled for you! So well deserved. I can’t wait to see you soon so we can celebrate!!!

    by Shayla Black March 8th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
  40. 40

    Congratulations Sylvia. Happy Birthday to you.

    by CrystalGB March 8th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
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    We are so gonna celebrate in Catalina!

    by Karin Tabke March 8th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
  42. 42

    Sylvia,
    Congrats and Happy Birthday!

    by chey March 8th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
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    YAY, Syl! I’m very sad not to have more of EVE, but I know how that goes, and I’m thrilled to see what you’re working on now! I am so intrigued, I can’t wait. ;)

    by toni mcgee causey March 8th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
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    Congrats on the new series news, Sylvia!!!! I’m thrilled for you :) (And please don’t enter me in the contest – just had to stop by and say YAY to your news :)

    by Stephanie Tyler March 8th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
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    Congratulations! That’s pretty cool that you had a choice of publishers. The new series sounds great, I look forward to hearing more about it.

    by Jennifer D. March 8th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
  46. 46

    congrats and Happy Birthday

    by jennifer mathis March 8th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
  47. 47

    Congrats on the book deal, Sylvia. Have a Happy Birthday.

    by Jane March 8th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
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    I’m very excited for you and happy you’ll be putting out two new books under Sylvia Day. I like them better;) I am sorry for those who love Eve. But I am excited for me.
    Happy Birthday!!!

    by Ali Milligan March 8th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
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    Congratulations! I’m excited for you with this new series. Go for it with gusto.

    by Carol Kilgore March 8th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
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    Congratulations Sylvia! Such exciting news – and thank you for letting us know the news about the Marked series.
    I’m really excited for your new stuff, as I LOVE all your books :D

    by Bonnie H March 8th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
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    Oh, and Happy Birthday early!!

    by Bonnie H March 8th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
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    Congratulations I am so happy for you! It sounds so exciting! Also A BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

    by Quilt Lady March 8th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
  53. 53

    Happy Birthday! Congrats on the sale!

    by Amy S. March 8th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
  54. 54

    Happy B-day and Happy Monday!! What a great week to spend a b-day? What have you got planned?

    by Lisa G March 8th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
    • 54.1

      Reading, writing, and walking! Doesn’t sound like much, but I’m trying to make my days more well-rounded (so I’m not always at the keyboard and I fit some reading in). We haven’t really planned b-day stuff yet, but since I share the day with my son (best present ever!) we do whatever he wants to do. :)

      by Sylvia Day March 9th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
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    First Happy Birthday!! Also a big congrats on your new books and the bidding war. I know how hard you work to please editors, publishers, and readers. It can’t be easy, so I am always pleased to meet and enjoy new characters. Good going. Deb

    by debra pugh March 8th, 2010 at 10:25 pm
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    Happy Birthday to you, and a huge congrats on the sale. That had to be very exciting knowing they were doing a bidding war.. :) I look forward to seeing those come out.
    So bittersweet though.. absolutely loved the Eve books, and was wishing for many more.. very sorry to hear that won’t be happening. Thanks for doing a closure SS, and considering novellas in the future.

    by iokijo March 9th, 2010 at 1:34 am
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      It is bittersweet, yes. Perfect description. I’m so glad you enjoyed the Marked series. Here’s to hoping I’ll get to revisit Eve and the boys with some sort of regularity! And I hope you enjoy the new series as well (if not better!) :)

      Thank you for the b-day wishes and the congrats!

      by Sylvia Day March 9th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
  57. 57

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  58. 58

    Happy Birthday, Happy Monday and Congratulations! What a fantastic way to start the week!

    by Robin K March 9th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
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    That’s great news. Congrats!

    by Alice Anderson March 9th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
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    Sylvia – Hooray! What wonderful news. I’m thrilled for you and not at all surprised about the auction. Very excited to hear more about the new series….

    Congrats!
    Bella

    by Bella Andre March 10th, 2010 at 6:37 pm
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    Early happy birthday Sylvia! I’m super excited to hear about the new series, so congrats on the new direction you’ll be going. You must be thrilled to be starting something fresh, where there are so many possibilities.

    The Eve saga will be greatly missed. I really became attached to the series and excited to think where you might take it, so it is very sad to see it come to an end. I’m glad you’ll have a chance to bring some closure to it, but it had so much potential to go further. However plans change, and opportunities come along that are too good to pass up. Good luck, and rest assured I’ll be getting those books :)

    by Stacy March 10th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
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      Thank you, Stacy. It was so hard to accept that I wouldn’t be able to continue the Marked series. But when one door closes, another opens.

      I’m happy to hear you’ll try the new series. I hope you enjoy it as much as Eve.

      by Sylvia Day March 15th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
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    OMG, yay for the new series but I’m seriously bummed about the end of Eve! I mean, what with that cliffhanger ending…I’m just glad you’re kindly taking care of that in a short story – would’ve driven me bonkers otherwise!

    Can’t wait for the new series. When does it hit shelves?

    by Calliope March 11th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
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