Come hear me read my sexy stuff at Lady Jane's on December 1st!

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: For Immediate Release

CONTACT: Hope@HopeTarr.com or LadyJanesSalon@yahoo.com

LADY JANE’S SALON®
As seen in Time Out New York and The New York Post…

New York City’s first and only monthly romance fiction reading series, now in its sixth year with eight satellites nationwide, celebrates the winter holidays with five fabulous readings.

Monday, December 1st, 7:00-9:00 PM at Madame X (Loft). 94 W Houston St., NY, NY 10012.

Guest authors: Jess Russell, Megan Caldwell, Jeannie Moon, and Tamsin Silver. Bonus: Salon co-founder, Leanna Renee Hieber shares a preview snippet from her new Victorian romantic fantasy series.

Admission: $5 dollars or one gently-used romance novel. Net proceeds support Win.

Cash bar with $5 cocktails and “mocktails.”

Copies of Scribbling Women and the Real-Life Romance Heroes Who Love Them, a nonfiction charity anthology of bestselling romance authors to support Win, and guest authors’ books available for sale (cash only).

Find us online: www.LadyJaneSalonNYC.com ~ www.LadyJaneSalonNYC.com/blog, http://www.facebook.com/LadyJanesSalon and http://twitter.com/LadyJanesSalon.

On Your Mark, Get Set....GO! NaNoWriMo has begun!

NaNoWriMo has begun!

That's right! National Novel Writers Month began a minute ago and my roommate is typing away on her story as we "speak."

What is NaNo? Well...it's when a bunch of people around the world, who love to write, decide to throw away a social life for the month of November, and try to write a 50,000 word novella (or 50K of a novel...for novels are longer than just 50K, let's be honest). In cities all over the globe, there are groups that meet up daily to have write-ins either in person or online, gathering in the chat room for their area vs. in person at a café who doesn't mind 5-30 people with laptops taking up space while they drink a lot of coffee/tea and eat sugar and carbs.

YAY FOR SUGAR, CARBS, AND CAFFEINE!

This is my 5th year doing NaNo and I've logged in that I'm writing The Mark of the Necromancer. However, in reality, I'm editing Duality of Surrender and my ML's (those in charge of your area) know this. I wrote most of Duality during the last NaNo...so I really don't wanna list it again...that would seem odd to me...so instead, I listed the other. My feeling is, if I can edit through 126K in 30 days and get it to submission guidelines word count, that equates to writing 50K. The book was 132K right after I finished it...so I've already cut 6000 words...now to cut as many more as possible.

Why?

Because I was asked for a full manuscript by an editor at a large publisher for this Contemporary Romance novel...and I want to get it to her before the year is out.

So...wish me luck! Since I'm editing, I won't be able to do that on my iPad...so it'll all need to be done either on my work computer during my lunch breaks, after hours, and at home...you know, where the puppy is, staring at me like, why are you sitting there staring at yet another glowing object and not playing with me!?

Thus why I'm asking for some luck to come my way...cause I have NO idea how I'm getting this book to 90K.

Take care out there WriMo's....I won't see you all as much this time around, but know that I'll be busting my ass!

xoxo

Tamsin :)

Episode Six of SKYE, "A NEW ROOMMATE", is LIVE!

SMALL TOWN PICTURES and VAMPIRE FREAKS presents

SKYE OF THE DAMNED
Season 01 Episode 06: "A New Roomate"

Following the huge brawl at Jillian's wake between Vampires and FAE, Skye MacKenna (played by Lauren Steinmeyer) along with Madison, Kyle, Nicolai, Silas, Amara, Phaedra and newfound pal Hayden, all go to Joelle and Skye's apartment to care for Joelle, who is terribly sick from overdrinking. Once there, dark secrets are revealed and emotions run rampant amongst the group, forcing a dramatic showdown between two friends.

RT: 13 min. 20 sec. / HD 16x9 / Color / Stereo

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Hello! I know it's been awhile...but it was summer and people get busy. Plus, we had some sound issues to fix with the end scene of the episode. So please forgive us for the delay on EP. 6.

What to say about this episode...hmmmm...I guess what I should say is this one makes me the most proud, out of all of them, my DP, Nyle, and the cast. The sound problem (we had a new sound engineer for that last scene and we'll just say it got sorta fubarred) was with the quality of the stoop scene. When I heard the first draft of it, the whole thing was echoey (is that a word?) at best. Then I saw the version you're about to see and it sounds like nothing ever went wrong. I was astounded! Plus, the camera angles he used on this episode are just fantastic. So a HUGE standing ovation for Nyle on this episode. He saved us from refilming it. Honestly. Plus, I love how he's crafted the eye of the viewer this time around.

As far as the cast goes...each character gets to shine just a bit in this episode, with lines that help show as much about their characters as watching their unsaid lines do. The amount of excellent inner dialogue my cast exudes in this is phenominal! I couldn't be happier with their work! What does this mean for you? I highly suggest watching it more than once to catch things. It could be just a look here or there, or a way a line is said that hints to something later on...trust me, at least watch it twice.

Lastly, I suppose my other fun fave item is the musical artist on this episode. I've been a fan of Ayria since 2010 I think? Anyway, the fact that she gave us the rights to use her song, "My Poison," which REALLY fits the show and episode, has my inner fan girl bouncing in my office chair. LOL!

Anyway...I've rambled enough I suppose. SO...here are your links! ENJOY the hard work of the talented folks I have the honor of working with!

DIRECT LINK: https://vimeo.com/108587563

OR go to: http://vimeo.com/skyeofthedamned/review/108587563/85b5c5af2a

OR just head over http://vimeo.com/ondemand/skyeofthedamned and select Episode 106!

Thanks so much for watching! We have ONE episode left of the first season...and it's going to be a doosy! You know, once we find the money to shoot it! So if you are a fan, and are excited to see who dies in the season one finale...go to www.skyeofthedamned.com and donate through the button at the bottom of the main page.

Best,

Tamsin :)

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CAST/CREW FOR EP. 106:

starring LAUREN STEINMEYER, KARA ADDINGTON, MATT CULLEN, KELLY DRISCOLL, JOSH FIELDEN, SARA HOGREFE, BRIANA REDMOUNT, ANDREW ROGERS
with PHILIP DE LA CAL and MARK ROSENTHAL

make-up by CHRIS KINNIBURGH
director of photography NYLE CAVAZOS GARCIA
editor and sound designer NYLE CAVAZOS GARCIA
created by TAMSIN L. SILVER
executive producer JET BERELSON
co-producer LAUREN STEINMEYER
produced by NYLE CAVAZOS GARCIA, TAMSIN L. SILVER
written and directed by TAMSIN L. SILVER

featuring the song "My Poison" by AYRIA
available for download on itunes

original score by CHRISTOPHER NORTH
© 2014 Boy From Texas Tunes BMI
ChristopherNorth.com

SKYE OF THE DAMNED
Main Theme Single and Original Web-Series Score EP
available soon on iTunes

Speaks for itself...yes?

SKYE Episode 6 Teaser is up!

Check out the teaser for Ep. 6, "A NEW ROOMMATE."

Go to: https://vimeo.com/107315064

OR try: http://vimeo.com/skyeofthedamned/review/107315064/c67bde420f

SMALL TOWN PICTURES and VAMPIRE FREAKS presents

SKYE OF THE DAMNED

created by Tamsin L. Silver

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featuring Lauren Steinmeyer, Josh Fielden, Matt Cullen, Andrew Rogers, Kelly Driscoll and Philip de la Cal

RT: 1 min. 03 sec./ 16x9 HD / color / stereo

written and directed by Tamsin L. Silver

produced by Nyle Cavazos Garcia and Tamsin L. Silver

co-executive producer Jet Berelson

co-producer Lauren Steinmeyer

music composed by Christopher North

director of photography, editor, and sound designer Nyle Cavazos Garcia

assistant director and production manager Raven Jensen

sound Richard Hamilton

gaffer and camera assistant Ludgy Wu

make-up artist Chris Kinniburgh

best boy electric and production assistant Augustine Castelo

art department and production assistant Stephanie Rupe

Episode Five of SKYE, "WAKE", is LIVE!

SMALL TOWN PICTURES and VAMPIRE FREAKS presents

SKYE OF THE DAMNED
Season 01 Episode 05: "Wake"

Skye MacKenna (played by Lauren Steinmeyer) along with friends Madison, Kyle, Silas, Phaedra and Shana attend Jillian's wake, where Skye is introduced to both sides of New York City's royality... the Vampires and the FAE. Jillian's mother, Violet Murphy (played by Melissa Silver) confronts the Vampires for not protecting her daughter from being murdered, and sets a brawl into motion. Once again, Skye finds herself in the middle of a battle between the Vampires and the FAE, and she quickly learns what she is truly capable of, and meets a new ally along the way.

RT: 15 min. 35 sec. / HD 16x9 / Color / Stereo

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Hello Everyone! Episode Five is LIVE! Wooooooot!

I love this episode! It's actually the most recent one we filmed and we did so in Brooklyn at this amazing loft in Bushwick. One of the reasons I'm so happy/proud with it is not only because it has some GREAT fight work in it, but we had two very full days of shooting that went pretty smoothly considering there were a minimum of 50 people on set each day (counting cast, guest stars, fighters, extras, and crew). It was our biggest episode yet (we had two, 4-hour fight rehearsals just to prep for it) as well! Things were also tricky because our DP (Nyle Cavazos Garcia) now lives in LA, so it changed how we worked as a team. Plus, he was directing this episode instead of me, so that also tweaked the usual flow. However, I think it did so for the better. It was really lovely to work with the actors and assist the director with things vs. direct the show. I sincerely think that writing and producing is plenty and I plan to step away from directing on the show for the rest of the season and likely the next season as well. I'll still be on set, but my hats go from around four, to two...much better.

Oh, and I also happen to adore this one because we introduce the world of SKYE! You get to meet a lot of new characters that I've known about for over a year and a half (and were cast ages ago). Specifically the characters, Declan Sinclair (played by Hunter Thore) and Hayden Fletcher (played by Philip de la Cal). Plus, I was able to bring in a special guest star, Melissa Silver (no, no relation), who I have worked with before and has an impressive IMDb page.

Now, without further ado...here is Episode 5!

DIRECT LINK: https://vimeo.com/98591516

OR go to http://vimeo.com/skyeofthedamned/review/98591516/375c5bb201

OR just head over http://vimeo.com/ondemand/skyeofthedamned and select Episode 105!

Best,

Tamsin :)

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CAST/CREW FOR EP. 105:

starring LAUREN STEINMEYER, KARA ADDINGTON, JOSH FIELDEN, AUDREY HAYNER, SARA HOGREFE, ANDREW ROGERS guest starring CHRISTOPHER LACOUR, SARAH MURDOCH, RACHEL GRUNDY, CEDRIC JONES, JET BERELSON, MARTIN BOERSMA special guest star MELISSA SILVER
with PHILIP DE LA CAL and HUNTER THORE

With FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY BY CASEY MATTESON

created by TAMSIN L. SILVER
hair and make-up by SHONDELL BAIJOO, SYBIL SECOR
special effects make-up by MIA BAUMAN
director of photography NYLE CAVAZOS GARCIA
sound recordists and mixers RICHARD HAMILTON, HAYLEY WAGNER
editor and sound designer NYLE CAVAZOS GARCIA
co-executive producer JET BERELSON
co-producers LAUREN STEINMEYER
produced by NYLE CAVAZOS GARCIA, TAMSIN L. SILVER
written by TAMSIN L. SILVER
directed by NYLE CAVAZOS GARCIA

featuring the song "We Are the Vampires" by TRANS ATLANTIC CRUSH
available for download at transatlanticcrush.com

original score by CHRISTOPHER NORTH
© 2014 Boy From Texas Tunes BMI
ChristopherNorth.com

SKYE OF THE DAMNED
Main Theme Single & Original Web-Series Score EP
available soon on iTunes

SKYE Episode 5 Teaser is up!

Check out the explosive teaser for Ep. 5, "WAKE."

Go to: https://vimeo.com/97547841

SMALL TOWN PICTURES and VAMPIRE FREAKS presents

SKYE OF THE DAMNED
created by Tamsin L. Silver

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featuring Lauren Steinmeyer, Kara Addington, Jet Berelson, Philip de la Cal, Ariel DeMent, Josh Fielden, Rachel Grundy, Audrey Hayner, Sara Hogrefe, Cedric Jones, Christopher LaCour, Sarah Murdoch, Sam Ogilvie, Andrew Rogers, Melissa Silver

featuring the song "We Are the Vampires" by Trans Atlantic Crush

RT: 1 min. 45 sec./ 16x9 HD / color / stereo

LINK: https://vimeo.com/97547841

directed by Nyle Cavazos Garcia
written by Tamsin L. Silver
produced by Nyle Cavazos Garcia and Tamsin L. Silver
co-executive producer Jet Berelson
co-producer Lauren Steinmeyer
music composed by Christopher North
director of photography, editor, and sound designer Nyle Cavazos Garcia
first assistant director Raven Jensen
second assistant director Casey Matteson
production manager Nyle Cavazos Garcia
sound mixers Richard Hamilton and Hayley Wagner
gaffer and first camera assistant Ludgy Wu
second camera assistant Gaetano Campolongo
make-up artists Shondell Baijoo, Mia Bauman, and Sybil Secor
best boy electric Augustine Castelo
stunt cooridinator Casey Matteson
art director Alexis M. Hadsall