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October 18, 2013
Carly’s Dare to Love Giveaway! by Carly
To celebrate my Facebook Fan Page hitting 17,000 LIKES, and to give you a chance to read DARE to LOVE early, I’m giving away 17 – e-Advanced Reading Copies! Enter by Saturday 11:59 PM.
October 15, 2013
DARE TO LOVE on Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Carly's Big News
Later today I hope to post an exclusive iTunes preorder link, and on November 18th, you'll be able to find the books on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Kobo. And YES, the book will be available in paperback too!
For the FULL SCOOP:
http://www.plotmonkeys.com/2013/10/15...
Carly’s Big News!
I know I’ve been teasing everyone for a while now about some exciting news that I have in the works. And I now have the official go-ahead to tell the world what’s coming next for me! Are you ready? I’m so ready to share. I’ve been DYING to shout from the rooftops and have had a hard time keeping the news to myself. But here you go:
I’m going Indie!
That’s right. Instead of publishing my next series of books with a traditional publisher, I’ve decided to self-publish the series. Don’t worry, I’ll explain what this means for you. But first …
I made the decision to self-publish my next series for one primary reason: YOU, my readers. The rise and success of self-publishing has obviously made a huge impact on the industry, and many of my readers have reached out to me personally, encouraging me to make some changes. Although my publishers have always been very good to me and I’ve very much enjoyed working with them, there is a good reason for me to make the switch. More control. Making the move to indie is giving me more control over my books. I’m no longer tied to a specific word count set by a publisher. I have more control over the editing process. I can make the final decisions on covers, release dates, blurbs and content. And the most important factor: I now set the price points of my books. Making the switch to self-publishing is giving me total control to make both myself and you, my readers very, very happy.
WHAT’S NEXT?
DARE TO LOVE) is the first book in my brand new series (also titled DARE TO LOVE), and is set to release on November 18th, 2013.
DARE TO LOVE
New Yo
rk Times Bestselling Author Carly Phillips turns up the heat in her newest sexy contemporary roman
ce series, and introduces you to the Dare family… siblings shaped by a father’s secrets and betrayal.
Since finding out his father had another family on the side, Ian Dare swore to be the upstanding, responsible man his cheating parent had never been. When it comes to his relatives, he gives his all but in relationships he offers the bare minimum. But one glimpse of sensual Riley Taylor arouses his dominant and protective instincts and Ian is entranced. He will do anything to possess her … and does. But any future with Riley must include him extending an olive branch to the half-brother who is a constant reminder of the pain he’d rather forget.
Independent and always in control, Riley Taylor makes no apologies for choosing men carefully. Relationships have never been a priority and she believes herself hardened to domineering men – until she meets charismatic Ian Dare. He manages to turn a simple kiss into an all out assault on her senses and when he takes control in the bedroom, she’s stunned to discover she likes it. As their affair heats up, they soon realize they complete each other in ways neither imagined. But Riley’s past is closer than she cares to remember, and her struggles with Ian’s dominance might just cost her everything.
ITunes Exclusive Preorder – Coming Soon
Coming soon, you can pre-order DARE TO LOVE exclusively at iTunes. On the day of release, you can find the books on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Kobo. In addition, the book will be available in paperback too! Of course I’ll send a newsletter, but be sure to follow me on social media (links below) in order to get the most up to date information as it happens! For my paperback readers: This bears repeating: YES these books will available in paperback as well as eBook!
A FUN NOTE ABOUT DARE TO LOVE
In the past my books have been sweet and sexy contemporaries with a small town setting, but with DARE TO LOVE I’m turning up the heat. The Dare to Love Series will be steamier, sexier and hotter than anything I’ve ever written. And I can not wait for you to read it!
Any questions, ask below! I’m happy to answer.
Links to social media:
Carly’s Big News! by Carly
I know I’ve been teasing everyone for a while now about some exciting news that I have in the works. And I now have the official go-ahead to tell the world what’s coming next for me! Are you ready? I’m so ready to share. I’ve been DYING to shout from the rooftops and have had a hard time keeping the news to myself. But here you go:
I’m going Indie!
That’s right. Instead of publishing my next series of books with a traditional publisher, I’ve decided to self-publish the series. Don’t worry, I’ll explain what this means for you. But first …
I made the decision to self-publish my next series for one primary reason: YOU, my readers. The rise and success of self-publishing has obviously made a huge impact on the industry, and many of my readers have reached out to me personally, encouraging me to make some changes. Although my publishers have always been very good to me and I’ve very much enjoyed working with them, there is a good reason for me to make the switch. More control. Making the move to indie is giving me more control over my books. I’m no longer tied to a specific word count set by a publisher. I have more control over the editing process. I can make the final decisions on covers, release dates, blurbs and content. And the most important factor: I now set the price points of my books. Making the switch to self-publishing is giving me total control to make both myself and you, my readers very, very happy.
WHAT’S NEXT?
DARE TO LOVE) is the first book in my brand new series (also titled DARE TO LOVE), and is set to release on November 18th, 2013.
DARE TO LOVE
New Yo
rk Times Bestselling Author Carly Phillips turns up the heat in her newest sexy contemporary roman
ce series, and introduces you to the Dare family… siblings shaped by a father’s secrets and betrayal.
Since finding out his father had another family on the side, Ian Dare swore to be the upstanding, responsible man his cheating parent had never been. When it comes to his relatives, he gives his all but in relationships he offers the bare minimum. But one glimpse of sensual Riley Taylor arouses his dominant and protective instincts and Ian is entranced. He will do anything to possess her … and does. But any future with Riley must include him extending an olive branch to the half-brother who is a constant reminder of the pain he’d rather forget.
Independent and always in control, Riley Taylor makes no apologies for choosing men carefully. Relationships have never been a priority and she believes herself hardened to domineering men – until she meets charismatic Ian Dare. He manages to turn a simple kiss into an all out assault on her senses and when he takes control in the bedroom, she’s stunned to discover she likes it. As their affair heats up, they soon realize they complete each other in ways neither imagined. But Riley’s past is closer than she cares to remember, and her struggles with Ian’s dominance might just cost her everything.
ITunes Exclusive Preorder – Coming Soon
Coming soon, you can pre-order DARE TO LOVE exclusively at iTunes. On the day of release, you can find the books on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Kobo. In addition, the book will be available in paperback too! Of course I’ll send a newsletter, but be sure to follow me on social media (links below) in order to get the most up to date information as it happens! For my paperback readers: This bears repeating: YES these books will available in paperback as well as eBook!
A FUN NOTE ABOUT DARE TO LOVE
In the past my books have been sweet and sexy contemporaries with a small town setting, but with DARE TO LOVE I’m turning up the heat. The Dare to Love Series will be steamier, sexier and hotter than anything I’ve ever written. And I can not wait for you to read it!
Any questions, ask below! I’m happy to answer.
Links to social media:
October 10, 2013
What does it take to DNF a Book? by Carly
First, a little Carly business before we go on to today’s discussion!
Tune in on OCT 15th – ONE WEEK and counting to find out what’s going on with me — and what’s up next!! Of course I’ll be posting here that day, but to be sure you get all the news … CLICK HERE to signup for my newsletter today!
And now back to your regularly scheduled programming!
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We’re all readers, right? Well, duh. And we like some books, others … not so much. That’s all part of human nature. But what does it take for you to put down a book you’ve paid money for and say, I’m not finishing this? For me, it’s not about the money spent, so therefore I must finish the book. There’s only one thing that will make me DNF a story … BOREDOM. Sheer, I don’t care what happens next. It’s rare, rare, rare for me. But sadly, I’ve put three books down in the last few weeks and that makes me sad. But reading is for pleasure. I know I won’t love everything about every book … but if you can’t hold my interest at all? DNF.
How about you? What does it take for YOU to put down a book you’ve paid money for and say, I’m not finishing this? Or will you always complete what you start?
What does it take to DNF a Book?
First, a little Carly business before we go on to today’s discussion!
Tune in on OCT 15th – ONE WEEK and counting to find out what’s going on with me — and what’s up next!! Of course I’ll be posting here that day, but to be sure you get all the news … CLICK HERE to signup for my newsletter today!
And now back to your regularly scheduled programming!
******
We’re all readers, right? Well, duh. And we like some books, others … not so much. That’s all part of human nature. But what does it take for you to put down a book you’ve paid money for and say, I’m not finishing this? For me, it’s not about the money spent, so therefore I must finish the book. There’s only one thing that will make me DNF a story … BOREDOM. Sheer, I don’t care what happens next. It’s rare, rare, rare for me. But sadly, I’ve put three books down in the last few weeks and that makes me sad. But reading is for pleasure. I know I won’t love everything about every book … but if you can’t hold my interest at all? DNF.
How about you? What does it take for YOU to put down a book you’ve paid money for and say, I’m not finishing this? Or will you always complete what you start?
October 3, 2013
Surprise Author Contest! Welcome Kathleen Brooks! by Carly
I met Kathleen Brooks at RWA, Atlanta this past summer … she’s amazing. She writes Romance, suspense, & humor all wrapped into one small town. And she has a new book out on October 7th called SECRETS COLLIDE …
After spending the past few months wrapping up his life outside of Keeneston, the mysterious Cy Davies is finally coming home and he’s not coming alone either. While rescuing a sassy investigative reporter for a gossip magazine in a dark alley, he takes her to the one place he knows he can keep her safe — Keeneston.
Gemma Perry was having the worst week of her life. Now she finds herself in a small town where gossip is the currency. She should fit right in, except for the fact that she unwillingly holds secrets to bring down a dangerous international criminal.
With their lives in danger, will Gemma and Cy be able to discover themselves and true love?
The good news for you? Kathleen is giving away 2 copies of SECRETS COLLIDE .. tell us what you love about contemporary romance for a chance to win! And please put in your e-Reading format choice in case you win! Kathleen’s giveaway is in eBook format!
Surprise Author Contest! Welcome Kathleen Brooks!
I met Kathleen Brooks at RWA, Atlanta this past summer … she’s amazing. She writes Romance, suspense, & humor all wrapped into one small town. And she has a new book out on October 7th called SECRETS COLLIDE …
After spending the past few months wrapping up his life outside of Keeneston, the mysterious Cy Davies is finally coming home and he’s not coming alone either. While rescuing a sassy investigative reporter for a gossip magazine in a dark alley, he takes her to the one place he knows he can keep her safe — Keeneston.
Gemma Perry was having the worst week of her life. Now she finds herself in a small town where gossip is the currency. She should fit right in, except for the fact that she unwillingly holds secrets to bring down a dangerous international criminal.
With their lives in danger, will Gemma and Cy be able to discover themselves and true love?
The good news for you? Kathleen is giving away 2 copies of SECRETS COLLIDE .. tell us what you love about contemporary romance for a chance to win! And please put in your e-Reading format choice in case you win! Kathleen’s giveaway is in eBook format!
September 29, 2013
Friday Winner and Sunday Funny by Carly
The winner of Carly’s Gift Card is:
# 57 – Rebecca Kramer!!! (love the Tarzan comment, FYI!)
CONGRATULATIONS! Please email me at: carly phillips author @ gmail . com (no spaces) for a chance to win!
SUNDAY FUNNY
You don’t need to speak or understand Yiddish to find this funny!
4 Jewish brothers left home for college, and eventually, they became
successful doctors, and lawyers and prospered.
Some years later, they chatted after having dinner together.
They discussed the gifts that they were able to give to their elderly
mother, who lived far away in another city.
The first said, “I had a big house built for Mama.”
The second said, “I had a hundred thousand dollar theater built in the
house.”
The third said, “I had my Mercedes dealer deliver her a SL 600 with a
chauffeur.”
The fourth said, “Listen to this. You know how Mama loved reading the Torah
and you know she can’t anymore because she can’t see very well. I met this
Rabbi who told me about a parrot that can recite the entire Torah. It took
twenty rabbis 12 years to teach him. I had to pledge to contribute £100,000
a year for twenty years to the temple, but it was worth it. Mama just has to
name the chapter and verse and the parrot will recite it.” The other
brothers were impressed.
After the holidays Mama sent out her “Thank You” notes.
Milton – Bubbeleh, the house you built is so huge, I live in only one room,
but I have to clean the whole house. Thanks anyway.
Marvin – Mine Shayne Kindeleh. I am too old to travel. I stay home. I have
my groceries delivered, so I never use the Mercedes and the driver you hired
is a Nazi. The thought was good. Thanks.
Menachim – Tataleh, you give me an expensive theatre with Dolby sound, it
could hold 50 people, but all my friends are dead. I’ve lost my hearing and
I’m nearly blind. I’ll never use it. Thank you for the gesture just the
same.
Dearest Melvin – You were the only son to have the good sense to give a
little thought to your gift. The chicken was delicious.
HAHAHAHA!
HAPPY SUNDAY!
