Jocelynn Drake's Blog: Announcements, page 29
November 26, 2012
Writing Progress
NaNoWriMo is winding down to its last week. Have you been writing this month? Have you made some solid progress?
I'm behind on where I should be for NaNoWriMo, but I can't complain. I've been making some good progress on a pair of projects, which I am quite pleased with. For secret project #1, I haven't written as much lately. I had to put it aside and work on secret project #2 for a little while because it has something of a minor deadline. What's more, I broke an important rule of mine -- DON'T EDIT PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED PAGES UNTIL THE ENTIRE ROUGH DRAFT IS COMPLETE. I figured since this isn't on deadline and not a contracted project, I can do whatever the hell I want, which is kind of true. However, going backwards rarely ever helps you move forward.
As I worked on secret project #1, I realized that I didn't like the first chapter. Oh, it's a good chapter, but it's not where a book should start. The chapter wasn't doing everything it needed to do. So, I went back and wrote a new first chapter. I have since been going back through previously written pages, tweaking, filling in more worldbuilding, and adding some important information and characters. I'm feeling a little better about this draft than I did initially.
Will it ever see print? Who knows? I'm having fun and that's the point. Here's my progress on Secret Project #1 at the moment.
For secret project #2, I buckled down and got some serious pages done in a relatively short amount time. It's not been my usual book writing speed because I've been doing some long-term plotting while I write. My typical process is to outline the entire plot for a book before I start writing. This one, I've got the major points and important areas in my head. I know where my characters are headed and some big things they have to accomplish. I just don't know how they're going to get everything done. But I'm okay with that. The first three chapters are down and I'm heading back to the synopsis for some tweaking.
Will it ever see print? I sincerely hope so. Here's my progress on Secret Project #2 at the moment.
And no matter how good of a writer you become, there's always room for improvement. I think every author I know drifts back to one or two favorite writing books to revisit a key technique or maybe just as a pep talk when things get rough. In celebration of NaNoWriMo, HarperCollins has 10 writing e-books on sale for $1.99. I grabbed a couple myself. Check them out. For more information, please click here.
I'm behind on where I should be for NaNoWriMo, but I can't complain. I've been making some good progress on a pair of projects, which I am quite pleased with. For secret project #1, I haven't written as much lately. I had to put it aside and work on secret project #2 for a little while because it has something of a minor deadline. What's more, I broke an important rule of mine -- DON'T EDIT PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED PAGES UNTIL THE ENTIRE ROUGH DRAFT IS COMPLETE. I figured since this isn't on deadline and not a contracted project, I can do whatever the hell I want, which is kind of true. However, going backwards rarely ever helps you move forward.
As I worked on secret project #1, I realized that I didn't like the first chapter. Oh, it's a good chapter, but it's not where a book should start. The chapter wasn't doing everything it needed to do. So, I went back and wrote a new first chapter. I have since been going back through previously written pages, tweaking, filling in more worldbuilding, and adding some important information and characters. I'm feeling a little better about this draft than I did initially.
Will it ever see print? Who knows? I'm having fun and that's the point. Here's my progress on Secret Project #1 at the moment.
For secret project #2, I buckled down and got some serious pages done in a relatively short amount time. It's not been my usual book writing speed because I've been doing some long-term plotting while I write. My typical process is to outline the entire plot for a book before I start writing. This one, I've got the major points and important areas in my head. I know where my characters are headed and some big things they have to accomplish. I just don't know how they're going to get everything done. But I'm okay with that. The first three chapters are down and I'm heading back to the synopsis for some tweaking.
Will it ever see print? I sincerely hope so. Here's my progress on Secret Project #2 at the moment.
And no matter how good of a writer you become, there's always room for improvement. I think every author I know drifts back to one or two favorite writing books to revisit a key technique or maybe just as a pep talk when things get rough. In celebration of NaNoWriMo, HarperCollins has 10 writing e-books on sale for $1.99. I grabbed a couple myself. Check them out. For more information, please click here.
November 7, 2012
Where to Get Signed Books
After all the insanity of the past couple of months, I am going to lie low for November to get my strength up to tackle to holidays and probably a new book. In the meantime, I think I've left you with enough to read for a while. If you've enjoyed the Dark Days series and/or Angel's Ink from The Asylum Tales, and find yourself thinking "Gee, I'd like a signed copy but was unable to make it to Jocelynn's signings," I can help you.
Before leaving the bookstores, I signed some stock for my lovely readers to discover. If you're in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area, Joseph-Beth Booksellers should still have some signed copies of my books. They are located at:
2785 Dixie Hwy
Crestview Hills, KY
859-912-7860
If you're a little farther north in Ohio,
Books & Co. outside of Dayton, Ohio should still have several of my signed books. They are located at:
The Greene Shopping Center
4453 Walnut Street
Dayton, OH 45440
937-429-2169
And finally, I left a really big stack of signed book at Schuler Books and Music in Lansing, Michigan. They are located at:
2820 Towne Center Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48912
517-316-7495
P.S. If you aren't close to any of these locations, you can give Schuler a call and I think they might be willing to ship the books to you. You may just have to cover the price of shipping. I'm not sure, but it doesn't hurt to check.
Before leaving the bookstores, I signed some stock for my lovely readers to discover. If you're in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area, Joseph-Beth Booksellers should still have some signed copies of my books. They are located at:
2785 Dixie Hwy
Crestview Hills, KY
859-912-7860
If you're a little farther north in Ohio,
Books & Co. outside of Dayton, Ohio should still have several of my signed books. They are located at:
The Greene Shopping Center
4453 Walnut Street
Dayton, OH 45440
937-429-2169
And finally, I left a really big stack of signed book at Schuler Books and Music in Lansing, Michigan. They are located at:
2820 Towne Center Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48912
517-316-7495
P.S. If you aren't close to any of these locations, you can give Schuler a call and I think they might be willing to ship the books to you. You may just have to cover the price of shipping. I'm not sure, but it doesn't hurt to check.
November 1, 2012
The Asylum Tales
It has been a wild this year, with multiple stories hitting e-readers and on the shelves. I'm hearing from lots of readers that they heard about some releases, but not everything. Let me take this time to get you caught up on everything that is out there for you to read about Gage, Bronx, Trixie, and the strange happenings at the Asylum Tattoo Parlor.
If you're interested in reading everything (and in order), the best place to start are the prequel novellas. The are only available as e-books. But the nice thing is that they are only $1.99 per story. For less than 4 bucks, you get close to 200 pages of stories. These two stories happen years before the events of ANGEL'S INK, providing you with basic background on Bronx, Trixie, Gage, and the city of Low Town.
The first prequel novella is THE ASYLUM INTERVIEWS: BRONX. The reason it is called an interview is due to the fact that it tells the story of how Gage "interviewed" and came to hire Bronx at the tattoo parlor.
The second prequel novella is THE ASYLUM INTERVIEWS: TRIXIE. The story
tells how Gage met Trixie and with her help, saved Gage's ex-girlfriend
Jo.
Now, if you finish the prequel novellas and are left thinking: "Gee, those were great, but I would still really like some more information before I did into a full length novel of this series." I've got some help for you. Gage and I have worked on several interviews and essays that provide great background information to the world of Low Town.
If you would like to learn about how the warlocks and witches came to dominate the world that Gage live in, please read his essay called "The Subjugation of the Races". (PDF)
If you would like a tour of Low Town, please read Gage's article called "Low Town Tour Guide". (PDF)
If you would like to read a story about Gage's life before being taken to the Towers, please read his story called "School Days." (PDF)
If you'd like to read my interview of the main characters of the two prequel novellas, please read my article called "Seeking Asylum." (PDF)
If you'd like to read about the time Gage met the Headless Horseman, please click this link.
Now you should be thinking that you're ready to read ANGEL'S INK. (Of course, you don't have to read all of the above to understand the adventures of Gage and his pals in Low Town, but some people just like as many stories as they can get.) ANGEL'S INK is the first full-length novel in the series. It is available as both a trade paperback as well as an e-book. What's more, the audio book will be available on November 13.
Here's a quick book description:
Buyer beware . . .
Looking for a tattoo—and maybe a little something extra: a burst of good
luck, a dollop of true love, or even a hex on an ex? Head to the quiet
and mysterious Gage, the best skin artist in town. Using unique
potions—a blend of extraordinary ingredients and special inks—to etch
the right symbol, he can fulfill any heart's desire. But in a place like
Low Town, where elves, faeries, trolls, werewolves, and vampires
happily walk among humanity, everything has its price.
No one knows that better than Gage. Turning his back on his own kind, he
left the magical Ivory Tower where cruel witches and warlocks rule, a
decision that cost him the right to practice magic. And if he disobeys,
his punishment—execution—will be swift.
Though he's tried to fly under the radar, Gage can't hide from powerful
warlocks who want him dead—or the secrets of his own past. But with the
help of his friends, Trixie, a gorgeous elf who hides her true identity,
and a hulking troll named Bronx, Gage might just make it through this
enchanted world alive.
After you read this book, you may be interested in my interview with Sofie, a character that makes an important appearance in the first novel. To read the interview, please click here.
And finally, I have one last story for the Asylum Tales series that is currently available. Gage's Halloween short story appears in the anthology BLOOD BY MOONLIGHT, which came out last week. The anthology is currently available as an e-book, but it looks like Amazon will also be offering print copies on November 13.
Here's a quick book description:
Just in time for the scariest season of all, three popular paranormal
authors come together to tell original tales of romance where Anything
can happen under a Halloween moon . . .
Tempers flare and passions rise in Jocelynn Drake's Of Monsters and Men as the local werewolf pack clashes with the Winter Court's Wild Hunt . . .
In Terri Garey's The Ghoul Next Door, a witch and a warlock battle it out for possession of a haunted house, but the ghost may have her own agenda . . .
And, in Trick or Treathen by Caris Roane, a master vampire struggles to stay away from the mortal woman who enflames his very soul.
If you've read all of that ... well, you'll just have to wait until 2013 for my next Asylum Tales novel when DEAD MAN'S DEAL hits shelves.
If you're interested in reading everything (and in order), the best place to start are the prequel novellas. The are only available as e-books. But the nice thing is that they are only $1.99 per story. For less than 4 bucks, you get close to 200 pages of stories. These two stories happen years before the events of ANGEL'S INK, providing you with basic background on Bronx, Trixie, Gage, and the city of Low Town.The first prequel novella is THE ASYLUM INTERVIEWS: BRONX. The reason it is called an interview is due to the fact that it tells the story of how Gage "interviewed" and came to hire Bronx at the tattoo parlor.
The second prequel novella is THE ASYLUM INTERVIEWS: TRIXIE. The story
tells how Gage met Trixie and with her help, saved Gage's ex-girlfriend
Jo.
Now, if you finish the prequel novellas and are left thinking: "Gee, those were great, but I would still really like some more information before I did into a full length novel of this series." I've got some help for you. Gage and I have worked on several interviews and essays that provide great background information to the world of Low Town.
If you would like to learn about how the warlocks and witches came to dominate the world that Gage live in, please read his essay called "The Subjugation of the Races". (PDF)
If you would like a tour of Low Town, please read Gage's article called "Low Town Tour Guide". (PDF)
If you would like to read a story about Gage's life before being taken to the Towers, please read his story called "School Days." (PDF)
If you'd like to read my interview of the main characters of the two prequel novellas, please read my article called "Seeking Asylum." (PDF)
If you'd like to read about the time Gage met the Headless Horseman, please click this link.
Now you should be thinking that you're ready to read ANGEL'S INK. (Of course, you don't have to read all of the above to understand the adventures of Gage and his pals in Low Town, but some people just like as many stories as they can get.) ANGEL'S INK is the first full-length novel in the series. It is available as both a trade paperback as well as an e-book. What's more, the audio book will be available on November 13.
Here's a quick book description:
Buyer beware . . .
Looking for a tattoo—and maybe a little something extra: a burst of good
luck, a dollop of true love, or even a hex on an ex? Head to the quiet
and mysterious Gage, the best skin artist in town. Using unique
potions—a blend of extraordinary ingredients and special inks—to etch
the right symbol, he can fulfill any heart's desire. But in a place like
Low Town, where elves, faeries, trolls, werewolves, and vampires
happily walk among humanity, everything has its price.
No one knows that better than Gage. Turning his back on his own kind, he
left the magical Ivory Tower where cruel witches and warlocks rule, a
decision that cost him the right to practice magic. And if he disobeys,
his punishment—execution—will be swift.
Though he's tried to fly under the radar, Gage can't hide from powerful
warlocks who want him dead—or the secrets of his own past. But with the
help of his friends, Trixie, a gorgeous elf who hides her true identity,
and a hulking troll named Bronx, Gage might just make it through this
enchanted world alive.
After you read this book, you may be interested in my interview with Sofie, a character that makes an important appearance in the first novel. To read the interview, please click here.
And finally, I have one last story for the Asylum Tales series that is currently available. Gage's Halloween short story appears in the anthology BLOOD BY MOONLIGHT, which came out last week. The anthology is currently available as an e-book, but it looks like Amazon will also be offering print copies on November 13.
Here's a quick book description:
Just in time for the scariest season of all, three popular paranormal authors come together to tell original tales of romance where Anything
can happen under a Halloween moon . . .
Tempers flare and passions rise in Jocelynn Drake's Of Monsters and Men as the local werewolf pack clashes with the Winter Court's Wild Hunt . . .
In Terri Garey's The Ghoul Next Door, a witch and a warlock battle it out for possession of a haunted house, but the ghost may have her own agenda . . .
And, in Trick or Treathen by Caris Roane, a master vampire struggles to stay away from the mortal woman who enflames his very soul.
If you've read all of that ... well, you'll just have to wait until 2013 for my next Asylum Tales novel when DEAD MAN'S DEAL hits shelves.
October 22, 2012
Contests, Appearances, & New Stories. Oh My!
I just want to give a big thanks to everyone who has given my new book, Angel's Ink, a chance. It's been a great ride and I'm excited for readers to meet Gage and the rest of the gang at Asylum. To celebrate the release of new book, I have several contests that are close to winding down. Don't miss out on these chances to get some good stuff!
Contests
I am running a contest on Goodreads that ends in three days on October 26. I am giving away 5 signed copies of ANGEL'S INK. The contest is open to readers in the U.S, Canada, and Great Britain. Would you like to enter? Use the button below.
Book Chick City is also running a contest that closes on October 31. I am giving away 2 signed copies of ANGEL'S INK and the contest is open internationally. To read the short Halloween story and enter the contest, please click here.
I've got a killer contest running over at Literary Escapism that closes on October 31. I am giving away a Nook, and electronic copies of all the Asylum Tales stories (The Asylum Interviews: Bronx, The Asylum Interviews:Trixie, Angel's Ink, and Blood by Moonlight). If you would like to read my interview with Sofie and enter that contest, please click here.
And finally, there's an awesome contest running over at Supernatural Underground. The blog is giving away a huge pile of books, which includes ANGEL'S INK. The contest ends on October 31. To enter the contest, please click here.
Appearances
Do you have some questions about writing, the Dark Days series, my new series, or just want to know what I had for breakfast? I will be doing at least two online chats. This will
be your chance to ask me questions. I'll be to talk about anything you want.
Wednesday, October 24 -- Reddit Fantasy Chat -- 7pm CST Click here to check out Reddit
Thursday, October 25 -- Literal Addiction -- 8-9pm EST Click here to check out Literal Addiction
Books & Co.
Saturday, November 3
1pm
Are you in Ohio or live in Northern Kentucky? I'll be passing through
Dayton, Ohio on Saturday, November 3. It's another chance to get a book
signed and ask me a question!
Books & Co.
The Greene Shopping Center
4453 Walnut Street
Dayton, OH 45440
937-429-2169
Schuler Books and Music
Sunday, November 4
3pm
Are you in Michigan and love the Dark Days series? Or maybe you're just
interested in getting the details on the Asylum Tales? This could be
your last chance to get a signed book for a little while.
Schuler Books and Music
2820 Towne Center Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48912
517-316-7495
New Stories
And just in case you are completely out of new things to read, I have one last short story coming out for 2012. Yes, I have a new Asylum Tales short story in the BLOOD BY MOONLIGHT anthology, which also features stories from Terri Garey and Caris Roane. The anthology comes out on Tuesday, October 23.
Book description:
Just in time for the scariest season of all,
three popular paranormal authors come together to tell original tales
of romance where Anything can happen under a Halloween moon . . .
Tempers flare and passions rise in Jocelynn Drake's Of Monsters and Men as the local werewolf pack clashes with the Winter Court's Wild Hunt . . .
In Terri Garey's The Ghoul Next Door, a witch and a warlock battle it out for possession of a haunted house, but the ghost may have her own agenda . . .
And, in Trick or Treathen by Caris Roane, a master vampire struggles to stay away from the mortal woman who enflames his very soul.
The e-book is currently on sale for $0.99 and you can get an paperback edition for $3.99, but it doesn't come out for November 13.
Contests
I am running a contest on Goodreads that ends in three days on October 26. I am giving away 5 signed copies of ANGEL'S INK. The contest is open to readers in the U.S, Canada, and Great Britain. Would you like to enter? Use the button below.
Book Chick City is also running a contest that closes on October 31. I am giving away 2 signed copies of ANGEL'S INK and the contest is open internationally. To read the short Halloween story and enter the contest, please click here.
I've got a killer contest running over at Literary Escapism that closes on October 31. I am giving away a Nook, and electronic copies of all the Asylum Tales stories (The Asylum Interviews: Bronx, The Asylum Interviews:Trixie, Angel's Ink, and Blood by Moonlight). If you would like to read my interview with Sofie and enter that contest, please click here.And finally, there's an awesome contest running over at Supernatural Underground. The blog is giving away a huge pile of books, which includes ANGEL'S INK. The contest ends on October 31. To enter the contest, please click here.
Appearances
Do you have some questions about writing, the Dark Days series, my new series, or just want to know what I had for breakfast? I will be doing at least two online chats. This will
be your chance to ask me questions. I'll be to talk about anything you want.
Wednesday, October 24 -- Reddit Fantasy Chat -- 7pm CST Click here to check out Reddit
Thursday, October 25 -- Literal Addiction -- 8-9pm EST Click here to check out Literal Addiction
Books & Co.
Saturday, November 3
1pm
Are you in Ohio or live in Northern Kentucky? I'll be passing through
Dayton, Ohio on Saturday, November 3. It's another chance to get a book
signed and ask me a question!
Books & Co.
The Greene Shopping Center
4453 Walnut Street
Dayton, OH 45440
937-429-2169
Schuler Books and Music
Sunday, November 4
3pm
Are you in Michigan and love the Dark Days series? Or maybe you're just
interested in getting the details on the Asylum Tales? This could be
your last chance to get a signed book for a little while.
Schuler Books and Music
2820 Towne Center Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48912
517-316-7495
New Stories
And just in case you are completely out of new things to read, I have one last short story coming out for 2012. Yes, I have a new Asylum Tales short story in the BLOOD BY MOONLIGHT anthology, which also features stories from Terri Garey and Caris Roane. The anthology comes out on Tuesday, October 23.
Book description:
Just in time for the scariest season of all,three popular paranormal authors come together to tell original tales
of romance where Anything can happen under a Halloween moon . . .
Tempers flare and passions rise in Jocelynn Drake's Of Monsters and Men as the local werewolf pack clashes with the Winter Court's Wild Hunt . . .
In Terri Garey's The Ghoul Next Door, a witch and a warlock battle it out for possession of a haunted house, but the ghost may have her own agenda . . .
And, in Trick or Treathen by Caris Roane, a master vampire struggles to stay away from the mortal woman who enflames his very soul.
The e-book is currently on sale for $0.99 and you can get an paperback edition for $3.99, but it doesn't come out for November 13.
October 16, 2012
Angel's Ink Is OUT!
Run! Don't walk. RUN to your nearest bookstore and pick up your copy of Angel's Ink. Yes, after a long wait, my newest novel is now out on shelves and available on e-readers. You can now read about tattoo artist Gage Powell's adventure in the city of Low Town as he tries to evade warlocks, werewolves, elves and Death.
Help support my new series! Get out this week and pick up my newest novel.
Beyond that, I think you're gonna love this novel. It's got all kinds of insanity and creatures running around in Low Town, just trying to get ahead in life without getting cut down by the witches and warlocks living in the Ivory Towers.
And then, of course, Gage is just trying to get a little closer to the woman of his dreams.
Poor guy. Gage just can't catch a break. But then, his insanity is just there to amuse you.
How can you read it?
The trade paperback is out today.
The e-book is out today.
The audiobook comes out November 13.
And the book is also being released in the U.K on November 15.
If you would like a signed copy and live in Madison, Wisconsin, I will be stopping by the Barnes & Noble near the West Towne Mall this evening to sign whatever books they have on hand.
If you live in the Cincinnati, Ohio/Kentucky area, I will be at the Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Crestview Hills, Kentucky on Saturday, October 20 at 1 pm. I will be signing books and answering questions for about two hours.
Finally, it's going to be a big party day! I've got a guest post and giveaway going today over at Literary Escapism. I would definitely check this one out. Also, I'll be hanging out tonight on J.R. Ward's Facebook page talking about the new series. Come check it all out!
Help support my new series! Get out this week and pick up my newest novel.
Beyond that, I think you're gonna love this novel. It's got all kinds of insanity and creatures running around in Low Town, just trying to get ahead in life without getting cut down by the witches and warlocks living in the Ivory Towers.
And then, of course, Gage is just trying to get a little closer to the woman of his dreams.
Poor guy. Gage just can't catch a break. But then, his insanity is just there to amuse you.
How can you read it?
The trade paperback is out today.
The e-book is out today.
The audiobook comes out November 13.
And the book is also being released in the U.K on November 15.
If you would like a signed copy and live in Madison, Wisconsin, I will be stopping by the Barnes & Noble near the West Towne Mall this evening to sign whatever books they have on hand.
If you live in the Cincinnati, Ohio/Kentucky area, I will be at the Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Crestview Hills, Kentucky on Saturday, October 20 at 1 pm. I will be signing books and answering questions for about two hours.
Finally, it's going to be a big party day! I've got a guest post and giveaway going today over at Literary Escapism. I would definitely check this one out. Also, I'll be hanging out tonight on J.R. Ward's Facebook page talking about the new series. Come check it all out!
October 9, 2012
The Crazy Is Building
The closer we get to the release of Angel's Ink, the more the crazy builds. I've got lots going on so I'm going to have lots of links for you. Let's get to it!
Jocelynn Drake stuff
HarperCollins have released a sneak peek of Angel's Ink. If you haven't picked up any of my latest novellas, then you've missed the early sneak peeks of the novel. Well, you now have a chance to read the first 20 pages of the book. To check it out, click here.
Want to listen to some Angel's Ink inspired music? HarperCollins has pulled together a playlist on Spotify. Click here to check it out!
I'm also appearing over at Bitten by Books on Wednesday. I have a guest blog going up where I have a conversation with Gage. I am also giving away a $40 Amazon gift card. Check it out this link before the post goes up at 5 pm Central.
If you're still looking to win a copy of Angel's Ink, I am still giving away 5 signed copies over at Goodreads. The contest is open for 16 more days. Click here to enter the contest.
Also, keep an eye out on J.R. Ward's Facebook page as well. I'll be making an appearance over there next week -- talking books and giving away copies.
Are you going to New York Comic Con this week? I'll be stopping in with some other awesome authors on Saturday. Click here for the details.
And finally! I have created my own Pinterest page if you keep up with that kind of thing. HarperCollins also has a Pinterest page dedicated to Angel's Ink and tattoos. To see that page, click here.
More good stuff to read
In case you're running low on things to read, I've got a few suggestions for you. On Tuesday, Kim Harrison's collection of short stories INTO THE WOODS was released. Be sure to check it out!
Need some more stuff? IO9 has a great article listing some awesome reads coming out this month. To see the article of cool October reads, click here.
Jocelynn Drake stuff
HarperCollins have released a sneak peek of Angel's Ink. If you haven't picked up any of my latest novellas, then you've missed the early sneak peeks of the novel. Well, you now have a chance to read the first 20 pages of the book. To check it out, click here.
Want to listen to some Angel's Ink inspired music? HarperCollins has pulled together a playlist on Spotify. Click here to check it out!
I'm also appearing over at Bitten by Books on Wednesday. I have a guest blog going up where I have a conversation with Gage. I am also giving away a $40 Amazon gift card. Check it out this link before the post goes up at 5 pm Central.
If you're still looking to win a copy of Angel's Ink, I am still giving away 5 signed copies over at Goodreads. The contest is open for 16 more days. Click here to enter the contest.
Also, keep an eye out on J.R. Ward's Facebook page as well. I'll be making an appearance over there next week -- talking books and giving away copies.
Are you going to New York Comic Con this week? I'll be stopping in with some other awesome authors on Saturday. Click here for the details.
And finally! I have created my own Pinterest page if you keep up with that kind of thing. HarperCollins also has a Pinterest page dedicated to Angel's Ink and tattoos. To see that page, click here.
More good stuff to read
In case you're running low on things to read, I've got a few suggestions for you. On Tuesday, Kim Harrison's collection of short stories INTO THE WOODS was released. Be sure to check it out!
Need some more stuff? IO9 has a great article listing some awesome reads coming out this month. To see the article of cool October reads, click here.
October 3, 2012
Getting Closer
We are getting closer and closer to the release of Angel's Ink. Very soon, you will get the chance to take an extended stroll through Low Town with Gage and the rest of the gang from Asylum Tattoo Parlor. We've only got 13 days left. That's less than TWO weeks.
Guest Blog
I stopped by Urban Fantasy Land on Tuesday and talked about the magic system I designed for the Asylum Tales series. To read my guest blow, please click here.
Good Word
The love continues to grow for the Angel's Ink. If you would like to read about what Paperback Dolls, please click here. Also, be sure to stop by Mortality Bites.
Appearances -- Live and in person
In just 10 days, I will be at New York Comic Con, talking on a panel with several amazing authors. The panel is at 1:30 pm and will be immediately followed by two different book signing opportunities. If you're going to be at NYCC, be sure to check out my schedule here.
In addition, I will be in Cincinnati, Ohio area; Dayton, Ohio; and Lansing, Michigan during the next month. I'll be signing books, answering questions, and telling secrets. If you'd like the dates, times, and locations, please click here.
Appearances -- online
Not anywhere near those locations, but you've still got some burning questions for me? I will be doing at least two online chats. This will be your chance to ask me questions about the Asylum Tales, Dark Days series, writing, my video game playing habits, and my preferred toothpaste if you want.
October 24 -- Reddit Fantasy Chat -- 7pm CST Click here to check out Reddit
October 25 -- Literal Addiction -- 8-9pm EST Click here to check out Literal Addiction
Mark your calendars! Get ready for lots of fun.
Guest Blog
I stopped by Urban Fantasy Land on Tuesday and talked about the magic system I designed for the Asylum Tales series. To read my guest blow, please click here.
Good Word
The love continues to grow for the Angel's Ink. If you would like to read about what Paperback Dolls, please click here. Also, be sure to stop by Mortality Bites.
Appearances -- Live and in personIn just 10 days, I will be at New York Comic Con, talking on a panel with several amazing authors. The panel is at 1:30 pm and will be immediately followed by two different book signing opportunities. If you're going to be at NYCC, be sure to check out my schedule here.
In addition, I will be in Cincinnati, Ohio area; Dayton, Ohio; and Lansing, Michigan during the next month. I'll be signing books, answering questions, and telling secrets. If you'd like the dates, times, and locations, please click here.
Appearances -- onlineNot anywhere near those locations, but you've still got some burning questions for me? I will be doing at least two online chats. This will be your chance to ask me questions about the Asylum Tales, Dark Days series, writing, my video game playing habits, and my preferred toothpaste if you want.
October 24 -- Reddit Fantasy Chat -- 7pm CST Click here to check out Reddit
October 25 -- Literal Addiction -- 8-9pm EST Click here to check out Literal Addiction
Mark your calendars! Get ready for lots of fun.
September 25, 2012
More Good News Pours In
My readers are such sweet softies! I am loving all the entries for my "What Floats Your Boat?" contest. I am so glad that I am not picking the winner based on my favorite response, but picking a winner randomly. If you have not entered to win an early signed trade paperback copy of my latest book, Angel's Ink, please click this link and leave me a comment answering my question.
To all my United Kingdom readers, I have good news! Angel's Ink has been picked up by the U.K. branch of Harper Voyager so that the book will be released in the U.K. I don't have a release date yet, but I have a feeling it's going to be close to the U.S. release date of October 16.
To all my lovers of audio books, I have more good news. Angel's Ink is also being released as an audio book. I've seen the cover and the book is being read by Michael Urie. I don't have a release date yet, but it should be close to the book release date of October 16.
Finally, I have a new guest appearance today over at Donna's Blog where I talk about why I chose to write about magical tattoos and the interesting tattoo artists who create them. Head over and check it out!
To all my United Kingdom readers, I have good news! Angel's Ink has been picked up by the U.K. branch of Harper Voyager so that the book will be released in the U.K. I don't have a release date yet, but I have a feeling it's going to be close to the U.S. release date of October 16.
To all my lovers of audio books, I have more good news. Angel's Ink is also being released as an audio book. I've seen the cover and the book is being read by Michael Urie. I don't have a release date yet, but it should be close to the book release date of October 16.
Finally, I have a new guest appearance today over at Donna's Blog where I talk about why I chose to write about magical tattoos and the interesting tattoo artists who create them. Head over and check it out!
September 20, 2012
Wheels In Motion
Ahh... my dear friends. The promotion cycle for the release of Angel's Ink is gearing up. I'm sure you're going to be positively sick of me by the time November rolls around, but there's going to be some interesting opportunities to find out some secrets and win some books.
Interviews
Get the scoop on the Asylum Tales over at Urban Fantasy Land with my interview.
Get the low down on me over at I Smell Sheep. Want some little-known-details on me? Read my most recent interview here!
The Characters
Want to know some behind-the-scenes details about Gage Powell, the narrator of the Asylum Tales? Check out this short over at Literary Escapism. Also, you've got a couple more weeks to enter my giveaway!
Speaking of giveaways, if you have won an e-book from me recently, I will be sending it shortly. My recent move has tied my finances up in a bit of a snarl. I am expecting everything to be straightened out shortly and my top priority is to get those books out to you.
Things to Come
Want to see me in person? Ask me a question, learn a secret or two, and get some books signed. Here is my updated list of appearances in October/November -- including New York, Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan.
What's more, there's going to be more giveaways and online chats! Can't make it to a signing? You will still be able to ask me questions at Reddit. I'll be on Reddit on October 24 answering questions and chatting the evening away. I'm also planning interesting fun with the wonderful J.R. Ward for October 16. More to come with the start of October.
P.S. I promise that my next blog post with have absolutely ZERO promotional crap.
Interviews
Get the scoop on the Asylum Tales over at Urban Fantasy Land with my interview.
Get the low down on me over at I Smell Sheep. Want some little-known-details on me? Read my most recent interview here!
The Characters
Want to know some behind-the-scenes details about Gage Powell, the narrator of the Asylum Tales? Check out this short over at Literary Escapism. Also, you've got a couple more weeks to enter my giveaway!
Speaking of giveaways, if you have won an e-book from me recently, I will be sending it shortly. My recent move has tied my finances up in a bit of a snarl. I am expecting everything to be straightened out shortly and my top priority is to get those books out to you.
Things to Come
Want to see me in person? Ask me a question, learn a secret or two, and get some books signed. Here is my updated list of appearances in October/November -- including New York, Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan.
What's more, there's going to be more giveaways and online chats! Can't make it to a signing? You will still be able to ask me questions at Reddit. I'll be on Reddit on October 24 answering questions and chatting the evening away. I'm also planning interesting fun with the wonderful J.R. Ward for October 16. More to come with the start of October.
P.S. I promise that my next blog post with have absolutely ZERO promotional crap.
September 14, 2012
Mark Your Calendar
I've got a lot of cool things for you today. It's gonna be a great Friday! An interview, a new short short story, publication news, and even tour dates. So, let's not waste any time and get to it!
Interview
In an effort to help spread the word about my new Asylum Tales series and the upcoming release of Angel's Ink as well as the recent releases of the two novellas, Urban Fantasy Land has posted an interview I participated in. I talk about the new series, writing, and all the usual good stuff. To read the interview, just click here.
School's In short story
Literary Escapism is running a series through the month of September to celebrate the start of another school year. The book site has gathered together a large group of writers and gotten them to torture their characters into telling stories about their time school. With a little work, I got my new main character Gage to talk about grade school. To read the short story and to enter the giveaway, just click here.
Got a book you're trying to publish?
Have you been working on a science-fiction or fantasy novel that you've been trying to get published but haven't found an agent or publisher yet? Well, you're in luck. For two weeks in October, HarperCollins will be accepted unagented COMPLETED manuscripts for consideration for publication. This is an extremely rare opportunity that you don't want to pass up. For more details, click here.
Tour Dates!!!
To celebrate the upcoming release of Angel's Ink, I will be doing a mini-book tour. This will be your chance to get a signed copy of my books, ask me questions, and get all the behind-the-scenes dirty details. These are the details on the appearances as I currently have them. I will post more details as information comes in.
New York Comic Con
Saturday, October 13
I will be on one panel with some awesome authors (squee!). I will probably be signing books on Saturday as well. At the very least, I'll being hanging out at the HarperCollins booth and I can sign stuff then. Saturday is the ONLY day I will be at NYCC.
Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Saturday, October 20
1pm
Are you in Kentucky or live in the Cincinnati, Ohio area? Well, I'll be passing through and signing books. Stop by Joseph-Beth Bookseller in Crestview Hills, Kentucky to pick up a signed book or two as well as get your burning questions answered!
2785 Dixie Hwy
Crestview Hills, KY
859-912-7860
Books & Co.
Saturday, November 3
1pm
Are you in Ohio or live in Northern Kentucky? I'll be passing through Dayton, Ohio on Saturday, November 3. It's another chance to get a book signed and ask me a question!
The Greene Shopping Center
4453 Walnut Street
Dayton, OH 45440
937-429-2169
And we are trying to plan something for Lansing, Michigan, but we're trying to line up an event time with a flight schedule at the moment. I'll give an update when I hear more. Also for the Madison, Wisconsin readers, I don't currently have an event lined up for the release, but I promise to go sign some books the day Angel's Ink is released and I'll give an announcement when it happens.
Interview
In an effort to help spread the word about my new Asylum Tales series and the upcoming release of Angel's Ink as well as the recent releases of the two novellas, Urban Fantasy Land has posted an interview I participated in. I talk about the new series, writing, and all the usual good stuff. To read the interview, just click here.School's In short story
Literary Escapism is running a series through the month of September to celebrate the start of another school year. The book site has gathered together a large group of writers and gotten them to torture their characters into telling stories about their time school. With a little work, I got my new main character Gage to talk about grade school. To read the short story and to enter the giveaway, just click here.
Got a book you're trying to publish?
Have you been working on a science-fiction or fantasy novel that you've been trying to get published but haven't found an agent or publisher yet? Well, you're in luck. For two weeks in October, HarperCollins will be accepted unagented COMPLETED manuscripts for consideration for publication. This is an extremely rare opportunity that you don't want to pass up. For more details, click here.
Tour Dates!!!
To celebrate the upcoming release of Angel's Ink, I will be doing a mini-book tour. This will be your chance to get a signed copy of my books, ask me questions, and get all the behind-the-scenes dirty details. These are the details on the appearances as I currently have them. I will post more details as information comes in.
New York Comic Con
Saturday, October 13
I will be on one panel with some awesome authors (squee!). I will probably be signing books on Saturday as well. At the very least, I'll being hanging out at the HarperCollins booth and I can sign stuff then. Saturday is the ONLY day I will be at NYCC.
Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Saturday, October 20
1pm
Are you in Kentucky or live in the Cincinnati, Ohio area? Well, I'll be passing through and signing books. Stop by Joseph-Beth Bookseller in Crestview Hills, Kentucky to pick up a signed book or two as well as get your burning questions answered!
2785 Dixie Hwy
Crestview Hills, KY
859-912-7860
Books & Co.
Saturday, November 3
1pm
Are you in Ohio or live in Northern Kentucky? I'll be passing through Dayton, Ohio on Saturday, November 3. It's another chance to get a book signed and ask me a question!
The Greene Shopping Center
4453 Walnut Street
Dayton, OH 45440
937-429-2169
And we are trying to plan something for Lansing, Michigan, but we're trying to line up an event time with a flight schedule at the moment. I'll give an update when I hear more. Also for the Madison, Wisconsin readers, I don't currently have an event lined up for the release, but I promise to go sign some books the day Angel's Ink is released and I'll give an announcement when it happens.
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