BLACK ORCHID Svatura Series Book #4 (Final book of the Svatura Series!) Now Available on Amazon Kindle!!! Black Orchid (Svatura #4) Heartbroken... Adelaide Jenner feels nothing... she is completely numb inside. Her te'sorthene, her fated love, abandoned her and joined their enemy. On that day her sister turned off all Adelaide's emotions in order to... Continue Reading →
Black Orchid is Coming!!!
Much like winter in Game of Thrones... Black Orchid is Coming!!! I can not even begin to express how incredibly excited I am to release the 4th and last book of the Svatura series. The series that launched my writing/self-publishing career. I am incredibly nervous as well - last book of the series and all.... Continue Reading →
March 2014 – Goal Setting
My "Month of Andromeda's Fall" is over and I am very much looking forward to what March will bring. Before I look forward, let me first take a moment to send out a huge thank you to Masq Crew for the awesome cover reveal, and to all my readers (old and new) who played the... Continue Reading →
Lead Up to Release
Only three more days to release for Andromeda's Fall and I've hit the final sprint to the end. For once, this one is feeling a little more relaxed. Usually I'm working on the book and edits right up till the last moment. But editing is complete, the book cover has been released, the blurb is... Continue Reading →
Self-Publishing: Amazon Kindle Overview
This post is for first-time self-publishers or those considering it. I frequently get asked about how difficult it is to do the actual publishing part, how much it costs, etc. The good news is, it's really not difficult at all, and it can be totally free, depending on how much you want to do yourself.... Continue Reading →
Rewriting Blue Violet’s Pitch for a Query Letter
I'm in the process of sending out query letters as I pursue more traditional publication. I have done this before, but with no success. This time I decided to revise my pitch. Now, my chances of getting a nibble from a publisher/editor/agent are a little under 2% according to a quick Google search. So I'm... Continue Reading →
“Here, Kitty Kitty” Author Spotlight: Abigail Owen
"Here, Kitty Kitty" is an anthology of six paranormal romance short stories featuring exotic cat shapeshifters. The anthology was released October 6th, 2013. All profits from this anthology will go to charity to benefit the Exotic Feline Rescue Center in Indiana. I've spotlighted each of the contributing authors. A little odd to spotlight myself, but fun anyway. Here... Continue Reading →
Here, Kitty Kitty Release!!!
It's here! It's here!!! Here, Kitty Kitty A Paranormal Romance Anthology What is it about the tiger that so captivates? Or about the jaguar that enchants? Why are we so drawn to the lethal grace of the large feline predators of the world? Get ready to purr, growl and roar along with six paranormal... Continue Reading →
Crimson Dahlia Now Available on Amazon Kindle!!!!
I am so excited to announce that Crimson Dahlia (Book #3 of the Svatura Series) is now available on Amazon Kindle! Click here to get your copy today: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EPJBTSE!!! If you haven't had a chance to read the first two books, Blue Violet and Hyacinth, click here for links to purchase at any of the following vendors:... Continue Reading →
My Shot at a Pitch Contest (Entangled Publishing on NA Alley)
The awesome folks at NA Alley are hosting a pitch contest from Entangled Publishing. NA Ally are a group of people who have been or are in the writing/publishing biz and who are focused on the New Adult genre. If you haven't heard of NA, it is a genre that bridges the gap between Young Adult... Continue Reading →