Colleen Helme's Blog, page 7
March 11, 2013
Secrets That Kill - Now available
Yes!! I'm happy to announce that my next Shelby Nichols Adventure is now available on Amazon - as a kindle - and soon as a paperback! WOOHOO!
http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Shelby-...
http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Shelby-...
March 2, 2013
Secrets That Kill available soon!
As a “favor” to Uncle Joey, Shelby must deliver a letter to his associate in Orlando where she has been vacationing with her family. When things go terribly wrong, Shelby finds herself being pursued by a Florida Kingpin for the information he thinks she stole. On her own and in trouble, Uncle Joey sends Ramos to her rescue. As Shelby and Ramos take care of unfinished business, Shelby uncovers information about Ramos and a secret that could change his life. On a path of revenge and intrigue, Shelby finds that some secrets are meant to be kept…and others? They can kill.
November 13, 2012
Secrets That Kill
Working hard on the next Shelby Nichols Adventure!!!
It's called SECRETS THAT KILL!! I'm hoping for an early 2013 release!! TEASER... This one is about Ramos...and I am so excited about it!
It's called SECRETS THAT KILL!! I'm hoping for an early 2013 release!! TEASER... This one is about Ramos...and I am so excited about it!
August 20, 2012
Lie or Die - Goodreads Giveaway
My next Shelby Nichols Adventure, Lie or Die, is now up for a Goodreads Giveaway. The contest ends on August 31st so enter today to win a signed copy!!
August 1, 2012
Lie or Die: Now Available!
Lie or Die is finally up on Amazon as a kindle and paperback! YAY! You can find the kindle here:
http://www.amazon.com/Lie-Shelby-Nich...
and paperback here:
http://www.amazon.com/Lie-Die-Shelby-...
Hope you enjoy this next Shelby Nichols Adventure!!!
http://www.amazon.com/Lie-Shelby-Nich...
and paperback here:
http://www.amazon.com/Lie-Die-Shelby-...
Hope you enjoy this next Shelby Nichols Adventure!!!
July 21, 2012
LIE OR DIE available July 31, 2012
Hey Everyone!
So excited to announce that my next Shelby Nichols Adventure, LIE OR DIE will be available on July 31, 2012!
Back Book Blurb:
Shelby has her hands full managing her new agency, but she’s determined to make it work. Her first case to track down stolen money leads her into the lingerie business where nothing is as it appears. She also finds plenty to keep her busy with the police department and Detective Harris. But all that pales in comparison to what she must do to help Uncle Joey, the local mob boss. When Chris receives threatening notes, and Hodges turns up dead, it is up to Shelby to determine what is going on and who is behind it all. It seems the past has a way of catching up with her. Soon, Shelby must use all her wits to stay alive, and her only option? Lie or Die.
Check out my facebook page to see the cover and make a comment! http://www.facebook.com/ColleenHelmeA...
So excited to announce that my next Shelby Nichols Adventure, LIE OR DIE will be available on July 31, 2012!
Back Book Blurb:
Shelby has her hands full managing her new agency, but she’s determined to make it work. Her first case to track down stolen money leads her into the lingerie business where nothing is as it appears. She also finds plenty to keep her busy with the police department and Detective Harris. But all that pales in comparison to what she must do to help Uncle Joey, the local mob boss. When Chris receives threatening notes, and Hodges turns up dead, it is up to Shelby to determine what is going on and who is behind it all. It seems the past has a way of catching up with her. Soon, Shelby must use all her wits to stay alive, and her only option? Lie or Die.
Check out my facebook page to see the cover and make a comment! http://www.facebook.com/ColleenHelmeA...
November 23, 2011
Goodreads Giveaway
Hey Everyone!
Just wanted to let you know my next Shelby Nichols Adventure, Fast Money, is now available and up for a giveaway! I hope you will enter! The giveaway ends on Jan. 1, 2012 and I'm giving away 5 books.
Good Luck!
Just wanted to let you know my next Shelby Nichols Adventure, Fast Money, is now available and up for a giveaway! I hope you will enter! The giveaway ends on Jan. 1, 2012 and I'm giving away 5 books.
Good Luck!
November 13, 2011
Why I Write
I wrote this blog for LASR reviews and thought I would post it here as well.
As a voracious reader all my life, I loved fantasy novels and after thinking up all kinds of stories in my head, I decided to give them a home on paper. Of course, this didn't happen until my youngest child was in the sixth grade. My novel, Flame of Destiny, began as a vivid dream and evolved into a full-fledged book. Writing this story brought a sense of excitement that fueled my creativity and brought a new dimension to my life. I love being creative!
As I was finishing this book, I got the unexpected news that my youngest child had a cancerous brain tumor. This totally blind-sided my family, and as his mother, I wished in so many ways that I could take this burden from my son. After surgery, the next eight months of radiation and chemotherapy treatments were some of the hardest of my life, but there also came an outpouring of love and support that truly made this experience easier to bear.
I quit my part-time job to be with my son and spent a lot of time in the hospital. I found that writing became a way to cope with things I couldn't control. Writing about characters who faced almost insurmountable odds quickly became personal. It was a time of reflection for my family, encompassing a sharing of deep feelings of love for one another, and putting into perspective the things that matter most.
At the end of my son's treatments, he was given a clean bill of health. He is now ten years out, and he is considered 'cured' for which I am ecstatically grateful. Mundania Press has since published my books, FLAME OF DESTINY, with the sequel, THE RELIC, released just a few weeks ago.
I have been asked many times why I write fantasy novels. I think it's exciting to escape into a make-believe world with different forms of magic that bring new insights to the human character as well as obstacles to face. Fantasy allows the use of magic to overcome challenges, but also brings another dimension to good and evil. How one faces those challenges depends on their character. So even though my books are set in a fantasy world, they are similar to real life because all of us, at one time or another are capable of extraordinary things. That's worth writing about. That's real magic.
In FLAME OF DESTINY, Callista is a strong, feisty young woman who is determined to find the man responsible for the deaths of her family. She joins the Elite Guard where her talent as a swordmaster earns her the highest honors at the Academy. Her first mission leads her into an ambush where her talent becomes manifest as a power only heard of in legends. Callista is saved from certain death by Justin, the king's errant son. They must discover who has betrayed them, and the extent of this evil plot. What is the price they must pay to succeed? (Rated Best Book by LASR reviews!)
THE RELIC continues the story where FLAME OF DESTINY left us. Can Callista and Justin destroy what the wizard began…
To find out more go to http://www.colleenhelme.com and get the books! Both are available in print or E-book.
Best Wishes and Happy Reading!!
As a voracious reader all my life, I loved fantasy novels and after thinking up all kinds of stories in my head, I decided to give them a home on paper. Of course, this didn't happen until my youngest child was in the sixth grade. My novel, Flame of Destiny, began as a vivid dream and evolved into a full-fledged book. Writing this story brought a sense of excitement that fueled my creativity and brought a new dimension to my life. I love being creative!
As I was finishing this book, I got the unexpected news that my youngest child had a cancerous brain tumor. This totally blind-sided my family, and as his mother, I wished in so many ways that I could take this burden from my son. After surgery, the next eight months of radiation and chemotherapy treatments were some of the hardest of my life, but there also came an outpouring of love and support that truly made this experience easier to bear.
I quit my part-time job to be with my son and spent a lot of time in the hospital. I found that writing became a way to cope with things I couldn't control. Writing about characters who faced almost insurmountable odds quickly became personal. It was a time of reflection for my family, encompassing a sharing of deep feelings of love for one another, and putting into perspective the things that matter most.
At the end of my son's treatments, he was given a clean bill of health. He is now ten years out, and he is considered 'cured' for which I am ecstatically grateful. Mundania Press has since published my books, FLAME OF DESTINY, with the sequel, THE RELIC, released just a few weeks ago.
I have been asked many times why I write fantasy novels. I think it's exciting to escape into a make-believe world with different forms of magic that bring new insights to the human character as well as obstacles to face. Fantasy allows the use of magic to overcome challenges, but also brings another dimension to good and evil. How one faces those challenges depends on their character. So even though my books are set in a fantasy world, they are similar to real life because all of us, at one time or another are capable of extraordinary things. That's worth writing about. That's real magic.
In FLAME OF DESTINY, Callista is a strong, feisty young woman who is determined to find the man responsible for the deaths of her family. She joins the Elite Guard where her talent as a swordmaster earns her the highest honors at the Academy. Her first mission leads her into an ambush where her talent becomes manifest as a power only heard of in legends. Callista is saved from certain death by Justin, the king's errant son. They must discover who has betrayed them, and the extent of this evil plot. What is the price they must pay to succeed? (Rated Best Book by LASR reviews!)
THE RELIC continues the story where FLAME OF DESTINY left us. Can Callista and Justin destroy what the wizard began…
To find out more go to http://www.colleenhelme.com and get the books! Both are available in print or E-book.
Best Wishes and Happy Reading!!
September 24, 2011
Book of the Week
Flame of Destiny won Book of the Week at Long and Short of it Reviews! Thanks to everyone who voted! With the win I got a great video trailer! It's awesome!!
Hope you will take a minute to watch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrC4Y9...
Hope you will take a minute to watch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrC4Y9...
September 3, 2011
The Relic
I am so excited to announce the release of my new book The Relic! This is the sequel to Flame of Destiny and very close to my heart. The story of Callista and Justin continues with plenty of action and intrigue! I will be hosting a contest for a give-away on this site soon. The Relic is also available as a kindle and nook! Best Wishes!
