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Magic Formula

Yeah…I really don’t think there is one, sorry. But don’t go just yet, I’m sure I can cobble together some words of wisdom for anyone staring out as an Indy author. Oh wait…I’m still starting out, forget that. You can go and do something much more interesting than read my musings.

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Still here? OK, fab

It’s Alive…well not exactly but it IS live.

What you’ve been waiting for…Wanted is Live!

I’m so proud of this book> I loved writing it…loved getting feedback and even loved how …yeah I can’t put that because it would be a massive spoiler.

If you haven’t clicked…and you probably have because you’re awesome…go click now!

Wanted

Promise you won’t be disappointed ❤

xdee

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Oh my…cold shower time.

You’re welcome

A million words…

Apparently the great and good Stephen King said you have to write a million words before you actually get good. I’m paraphrasing, but I certainly agree in principle. Somewhere in my next book is my millionth word….its most likely a profanity or possibly the word ‘cock’ but still, I certainly feel I have come a very long way with my writing, since my first book.

My 9th novel is due out on the 30th March. Here’s my cover…I flove it ❤

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I’m not going to lie…I think it’s my favourite book to date and despite my best friend’s initial worry that the story of a girl and 4 guys would be some crude cock-fest…it really isn’t…well mostly isn’t

Best Seller…woohooo

Just a quickie…said the actress to the…never mind. OK, I’m gonna toot my horn a little, just a little, because I know its not the ‘BIG’ list, not NYT or top  Amazon top 100 (although I have hit that in the past

One for the Diary!

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OUT 24TH JANUARY 2017
SPECIAL RELEASE PRICE OF 99P/99C

Yes, you did read that right.

I know, a full length novel for 99p- I’m shocked too! Grace is the concluding part to the super hot, steamy, sexy and all those other delicious adjectives used to describe The Disgrace Trilogy.

You would be crazy to miss this deal, because if you know me at all, you know I don’t put my books on sale very often. Mostly, because I need to eat and I think 2.99 is a fair price to pay…I pay that all the time for hours and hours of reading joy, actually I pay more but still, you know what I mean…a Grande Latte costs more blah blah…

Anyway, not here to lecture you in the value of ebooks…I just want to make sure to set a reminder, mark your calendar or whatever…Just don’t forget to pick up this bargain when it goes live, ❤ ❤ ❤

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What’s your Resolution?

Well that crept up quickly…where the hell did 2016 go?

I’m not normally one for resolutions…I tend to do a short, medium and long term plans but I thought this pretty much summed up how I’d like to approach 2017.[image error]

So what’s coming…what’s new?

I have the final book in the Disgrace Trilogy- Grace due out 24th January, which for the time being is my last book remotely connected to the Choices Trilogy. I know, I know…I’m a little heart broken too, so it’s safe to safe I will probably revisit either Daniel and Bethany, Ethan and Ada or Jason and Sam at some point…Never Say Never.

I also have a standalone that I think you are gonna love coming out in March…but more about that later.

So a little recap about 2016, I had an amazing year, met some more fabulous readers and made the best on-line friends I could wish for and really hope to meet for real in the future. It will happen.

I have hopes and dreams, like most people I guess and I am so very grateful I get to do something I love. I am even more grateful that some of you love it too…Love my tribe.

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I think if I have learnt anything about social media, with my very limited experience is that above anything else, there is always another side…and if it’s not your side…for the love of all thats holy..scroll on by. Life is just too short to not take pleasure where you can, let others have their opinions and enjoy the friendships you have been fortunate enough to forge.

I fall in love all the time, its very real to me and I cherish every encounter. They makes my heart beat a little faster, my life a little brighter and my heart swell. I look forward to new experiences and as much as there will always be someone to tell you, “you can’t”…”I don’t think thats a good idea” or “What the f**k are you thinking?” I’m going to repeat…Life is Short.

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I wish you all the very best for 2017 and I can’t wait to hug the bejesus out of you at a future signing❤

xdee

 

It’s not all fannying about on Facebook…

I was invited to a small writer group, Chalk the Sun run by the very lovely Ardella Jones yesterday. The purpose was to share my experience of self publishing and although in the past I have been known to look like I am about to haemorrhage when I have to speak in front of others, this was actually fun.

There was wine, yes, but mostly it was just chatting about the ins and outs of getting your book out there. Tops tips…hmm?

Write something everyday- It doesn’t matter what. If I’m not actually mid book, which recently is rare, but if I’m not, I will do a blog post, a long post on my reader group or a letter. Just to get some words down.

That was pretty much the nub. I mean there was a great many questions regarding the nuts and bolts of what I actually ‘do’ outside of writing to get my name out there,  with social media, relationship building, promotion, street teams, advertising, covers, formatting blah blah etc. Honestly, most of the information you can get from a decent Guide to…book, that’s certainly where I got most of my knowledge, well that, and at the cliff face.

I think I might’ve frightened them a little with how much work I put in outside of writing, but I have a marketing background and this is my business, my brand and my passion. So it isn’t a chore, it’s what gets me out of bed in the morning.

I did think that had I sat in a room full of extremely intelligent and talented people before I published I might not have put pen to paper in the first place. Crippling insecurity and self doubt would have hindered for sure, but thats just me…or is it?

I think the best advice is “Just keep writing”. Get it finished, get it our there and ALWAYS get professional help before you press publish.

 

Oh…and be nice. It’s costs nothing and means everything.

xdee

 

 

On a Positive Note

I have the best readers…reader group…street team…friends.

The First Summer Indie awards run by Metamorphosis Publishing has just finished and it was such a close nail biting race. I had 3 books in the erotic romance category and with over 200 nominations I was pretty much blown away that in the end I had all 3 books in the top 4. You can see where this is going???

Yes, I was pipped at the post but honestly I would be nowhere near that post if is wasn’t for some amazing people…dedicated…relentless and a lil’ bit crazy. I couldn’t love you guys anymore if you were my own kids…actually thats not a compliment…most of the times I want to strangle my kids…so you guys win…hands down

How Cool is This?

I have been asked to speak at a small writer group in London about my first year as a self-published Erotic Romance author…I know…so excited!!! I mean it will be a quick talk because I get super fast when I’m nervous, and also I go so red, I look like I am about to haemorrhage but still…

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So what am I going total about…hmm well I did a rough…ahem, very rough list:

Points to cover (very roughly and not necessarily in this order)

* But you’re not a real writer…Self Publishing is vanity publishing…tell that to my bank account.

* Giving it your all…professional help (seeing the ‘would’ for the trees)…be nice.

* You are your Brand – Your covers, blog page, FB and other social media

* Visibility – Why Erotic Romance?

* Advertising and Bloggers…Street Teams and crazy people.

* Something for Nothing…why I gave away 30K plus ebooks?

* Book signings and beyond.

 

And then the organiser suggested a fun writing competition to write an erotic scene..winner gets a free drink at the bar…oh did I mention it’s being help in a pub?…Well why else did I agree