Rebel Miller's Blog, page 3
November 23, 2015
Here's a Fun Read ... Hot Off the Press!
What I love most about the writing community is how supportive its members are. A big 'thank you' to the Writers Community of Durham Region for featuring me in the current issue of their newsletter! Flip to page 9 and 10 in the link below to read an article on me and how I came to write AWAKENING.
http://rebelmillerbooks.com/…/uplo…/2...
Cheers - Rebel
http://rebelmillerbooks.com/…/uplo…/2...
Cheers - Rebel
October 5, 2015
Coming Soon: Book Two in Kira's Story Title and Cover Reveal
Next month, I'll be revealing the title and book cover for the follow-up to Awakening: Book One of Kira's Story.
Please follow my social media links on Twitter.com/RebelMIllerBoox or on Facebook.com/RebelMillerBoox to get the reveal!
Of course, there will be a link provided in my Goodreads blog.
A hint about the title - "A vow you make is one you should never break..."
Cheers!
Rebel
Please follow my social media links on Twitter.com/RebelMIllerBoox or on Facebook.com/RebelMillerBoox to get the reveal!
Of course, there will be a link provided in my Goodreads blog.
A hint about the title - "A vow you make is one you should never break..."
Cheers!
Rebel
September 22, 2015
Quick Fiction
Hi everyone,
Every now and then, I’ll be posting short stories or story prompts as part of my Quick Fiction series. To start things off, here’s a story prompt that I encourage anyone to add to or to simply enjoy.
Oh, and look out for a free short story that I’m building out for a character from my debut novel, AWAKENING, and posting on my blog over the course of six monthly instalments, starting spring 2016.
Click the link below to read the first short story prompt called Chasing Memories.
http://rebelmillerbooks.com/quick-fic...
Enjoy!
~ Rebel
Every now and then, I’ll be posting short stories or story prompts as part of my Quick Fiction series. To start things off, here’s a story prompt that I encourage anyone to add to or to simply enjoy.
Oh, and look out for a free short story that I’m building out for a character from my debut novel, AWAKENING, and posting on my blog over the course of six monthly instalments, starting spring 2016.
Click the link below to read the first short story prompt called Chasing Memories.
http://rebelmillerbooks.com/quick-fic...
Enjoy!
~ Rebel
August 26, 2015
For My Fellow Authors in Relationships Out There
I actually said this, so I thought I should create the eCard ;) LOL
August 24, 2015
AWAKENING Book Blog Tour
Delighted to announce that my first ever book blog tour starts today! There is still one spot available, so if you want to be a Book Tour Host and review my debut novel, AWAKENING, check out this link for details:http://merakibooktours.com/tour-kicko...
There will be a review each day over the next two weeks, excluding weekends. I believe the more the merrier, so Goodreads reviewers are more than welcome to host.
Enjoy!
There will be a review each day over the next two weeks, excluding weekends. I believe the more the merrier, so Goodreads reviewers are more than welcome to host.
Enjoy!
August 17, 2015
Goodreads Giveaway: Are you a winner?
I'm thrilled to share that there were more than 1,000 people who requested one of five limited print edition copies of my debut novel, AWAKENING!
Are you a winner? If so, your book is in the mail!
:) Rebel
Are you a winner? If so, your book is in the mail!
:) Rebel
July 30, 2015
Radio Interview: AWAKENING
Hi everyone,
I'm happy to share a few clips from a recent radio interview I did about my debut novel, AWAKENING. Click on the link below to hear me speak about what inspires me to write and plans for the next books in the series and beyond. There's also a clip of me reading an excerpt from the book.
http://rebelmillerbooks.com/media/
Enjoy!
Rebel
Awakening: Book One of Kira's Story
I'm happy to share a few clips from a recent radio interview I did about my debut novel, AWAKENING. Click on the link below to hear me speak about what inspires me to write and plans for the next books in the series and beyond. There's also a clip of me reading an excerpt from the book.
http://rebelmillerbooks.com/media/
Enjoy!
Rebel
Awakening: Book One of Kira's Story
July 16, 2015
On Why I Write
I've always been a writer. From my earliest days weaving tales about torrid affairs with members of New Kids on the Block to doodling my every thought in notebooks, storytelling has always been a part of my life. When I think on it now, it's why I started out in corporate communications.
Of course, like any writer, I wanted to write a novel, but I have always been a very practical woman and so did the math. I mean, really, to be a writer meant enduring years of rejection by agents, publishers, editors and then possibly even by the readers themselves ... didn't it?
The funny thing is as I got older, the less fearful of those things I became. Perhaps it was the fact that I had already done everything I thought I was supposed to do.
Advanced education - check!
Married to a great man - check!
Two awesome kids - check!
Burgeoning and solid career - check!
Fulfilled passion ... radio silence.
That silence was a loud call to action.
I tell my two boys that they should reach for their dreams and not let fear set you on your ass. Well, not quite in that language.
There will always be fear and anxiety about venturing into something new. I'm an independent author, which means I bypassed the agent and publisher submission phase, but it doesn't mean the anxiety around my editor critiques and reader reviews don't exist. Believe me, those can be the most nerve-wracking. I'm not getting away with anything by shortening my path to publication.
As I said, I've always been a writer, but I wasn't doing the writing that I had always wanted to, the type of writing that creatively fed my soul. At the end of the day, why I write goes beyond fulfilling a childhood dream. I write because I have stories to tell and a compulsion to tell it, because it's a challenge and it's exciting. I write because I love it, and we should all be so lucky to have the chance to do what we love.
~ Rebel
Awakening: Book One of Kira's Story
Of course, like any writer, I wanted to write a novel, but I have always been a very practical woman and so did the math. I mean, really, to be a writer meant enduring years of rejection by agents, publishers, editors and then possibly even by the readers themselves ... didn't it?
The funny thing is as I got older, the less fearful of those things I became. Perhaps it was the fact that I had already done everything I thought I was supposed to do.
Advanced education - check!
Married to a great man - check!
Two awesome kids - check!
Burgeoning and solid career - check!
Fulfilled passion ... radio silence.
That silence was a loud call to action.
I tell my two boys that they should reach for their dreams and not let fear set you on your ass. Well, not quite in that language.
There will always be fear and anxiety about venturing into something new. I'm an independent author, which means I bypassed the agent and publisher submission phase, but it doesn't mean the anxiety around my editor critiques and reader reviews don't exist. Believe me, those can be the most nerve-wracking. I'm not getting away with anything by shortening my path to publication.
As I said, I've always been a writer, but I wasn't doing the writing that I had always wanted to, the type of writing that creatively fed my soul. At the end of the day, why I write goes beyond fulfilling a childhood dream. I write because I have stories to tell and a compulsion to tell it, because it's a challenge and it's exciting. I write because I love it, and we should all be so lucky to have the chance to do what we love.
~ Rebel
Awakening: Book One of Kira's Story
July 13, 2015
I got a bit of press: New Author Brings Genre to a Whole New Dimension
Fifty Shades Of Grey Meets Science Fiction In New Adult Romance Novel From Rebel Miller
You can read the article at the link below:
http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/217...
You can read the article at the link below:
http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/217...
July 9, 2015
Much Love for the Goodreads Community
Hi everyone,
I've been on Goodreads since February of this year. I have to confess ... I became a member because I was leading up to the launch of my first novel and was hoping to learn from expert authors how best to get the word out about their books.
Months later, I have to admit the Goodreads community has surpassed my expectations in every way! I've found a home where I can not only promote my novel, but more importantly, connect with fellow readers and some of my favourite authors too!
This, my first Goodreads blog, is simply to say 'thank you' to all my Goodreads friends. I look forward to connecting with you and learning from you too!
Rebel
Awakening: Book One of Kira's Story
I've been on Goodreads since February of this year. I have to confess ... I became a member because I was leading up to the launch of my first novel and was hoping to learn from expert authors how best to get the word out about their books.
Months later, I have to admit the Goodreads community has surpassed my expectations in every way! I've found a home where I can not only promote my novel, but more importantly, connect with fellow readers and some of my favourite authors too!
This, my first Goodreads blog, is simply to say 'thank you' to all my Goodreads friends. I look forward to connecting with you and learning from you too!
Rebel
Awakening: Book One of Kira's Story
