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Why I changed my heroine’s name

When dinosaurs roamed the earth… okay, it wasn’t that long ago.

I wrote a character named Isis.

Yes, Isis.

Then the world changed.

And my poor heroine was named Isis. Her book was called Reclaiming Isis. And I never could get over the ‘ick’ factor of it all.

I debated changing her name many times.

Recently a writer friend said “why don’t you change her name to Iris?”

A massive lightbulb went off over my head.

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I love the name Iris. And it’s so close to Isis it seemed like the ‘ahah’ of all ‘ahahs.’

So that’s where we are.

Isis has become Iris.

I’m in the process of updating all references on my website, in the books, on the cover, in the backmatter. And then it’ll be off to update it everywhere I can on amazon, goodreads, etc.

It’s a lot of work, but I feel good about the decision.

If you see a reference to Isis out there where it should now be Iris, let me know, won’t you?

Thanks for understanding. Sorry for the confusion.

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Seven months ago, their bride disappeared but Tristin and Rafe never stopped looking for her. When no amount of money or searching produces results, they turn to each other for support.

Then a routine stop on Prime C delivers the shock of a lifetime. Iris doesn’t remember the two men who claim she belongs with them, but her body certainly does.

With danger on their heels and an enemy who will stop at nothing to silence their triad, Rafe and Tristin must protect Iris while they fight to win her heart again.

Features two sinfully handsome mercenaries, a voluptuous woman, m/f/m pleasure and a love that will last a lifetime.

How long to leave a price for a BookBub Ad

I’ve seen this question several times recently.

How long should I leave my promotion price for a BookBub ad?

Which got me thinking about how I read BookBub newsletters. I usually read them the day after they hit my inbox. Or the day after that.

With that in mind, I’d be tempted to leave my promo price up for at least three days. Promo day + 2.

Just my $.02.

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Have you read Fangs, Fur & Mistletoe yet?

Here’s one of my favorite “clips” from the book:

“Need,” he growled against her throat.

“Take,” she whispered back.

His response was swift. The bark of the palm tree dug into her shoulders as his hands gathered the material of her dress. She slid her hands up his torso and hooked them over his shoulders, ready for the ride of a lifetime.

Currently free with KindleUnlimited.

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Which supernatural power do you want?

Have you ever thought about what supernatural power you wish you had?

As paranormal romance authors, we spend a lot of time thinking and writing about all sorts of powers and abilities.

Like, probably more than we’d like to admit.

So, just for kicks, we thought we’d share which paranormal abilities we’d love to have!

Question: If you could have the abilities of any paranormal creature (vampire, werewolf, witch, dragon, etc.), what would you choose and why?

So, as much as I love vampires, I’d have to go with having magic on this one.

I think I’d be a very boring witch, though. I’d be using my powers to do everyday tasks. Dishes? Done. Laundry? Handled. Forgot to grab milk at the grocery store? No worries! It’s in the fridge.

Thankfully, the characters in my stories are much more adventurous than I am!

Submitted by L. Danvers, Author of Blood Heirs

I love werewolves but I think I’d have to be a witch. I have a fairly sassy personality so I think it’d be great fun to tease people with my powers. And if I can get the mop to clean the house without me, all the better!

Submitted by Selena Blake, Author of Ready & Willing

My favorite shifters are wolves, but I would love to have psychic abilities. Telekinesis, clairvoyance, astral projection, energy manipulation, any or all of those.

Submitted by Erin St. Charles, Author of Close Enough to Love

I love my PNR characters. I write about shifters (cat-shifters and wolf-shifters) and vampires. But if I could chose to be anything, I would probably pick witch. I am a huge fan of Charmed (the original), and even though Paige was half whitelighter, I wish I could orb. Oh, the time I would save. Plus, telekinesis would be awesome too.

Submitted by R.L. Kenderson, Author of Forbidden Blood (Forbidden #1) 

I’d choose to be a dragon because they can fly, have pretty scaled armor, breathe fire and hoard books. (Dragons don’t really need gold or gems…they are lumpy and cold to sleep on.)

Submitted by Beth Caudill, Paranormal Romance Author

Okay, I would love to be a powerful witch who can cast spells. I would love to be able to do things like move things without touching them, teleport or even fly.

Submitted by Alicia Montgomery, Author of The Last Blackstone Dragon 

I’d choose to be one of the vampires in my world. Mortal beings with long lives (think of all the history they get to witness) and the ability to travel miles in seconds via the space between dimensions. Who needs sunlight?

Submitted by Miranda Jameson, Author of Berlin Nocturne

I would love to be something that could fly. I can’t really picture myself as a dragon, but maybe some kind of falcon or hawk shifter would be cool! Having other powers is tempting, too–like the longevity of vampires, and the magical powers of witches. Maybe I could be one of those hybrid species that gets the best of everything. 

7 Reasons You Should Read the Stormy Weather Collector’s Edition

Have you read the Stormy Weather Collector’s Edition?

7 reasons why you should:

Set in Louisiana, the Stormy Weather series follows the sinfully handsome Deveraux men on their quest to true love. This hurricane season the stars are finally aligned just right and these smooth talking wolf shifters are in for a wild ride full of danger and passion!

In The Cajun’s Captive, Alpha Sebastian has a blast from the past when he comes face to face with the woman he thought would be his other half. Now he’ll do anything to win her back, even tie her to his bed.

Then his younger brothers meet a wildlife photographer in the heart of the bayou in Bitten In The Bayou. With a hurricane baring down on them, they’ll offer her shelter but will Jules lose his heart to the beautiful strawberry blonde or will her past catch up with her?

Just a month later, in Seduced by a Cajun Werewolf cousin Laurent is wondering what’s in the water when he sees a ghost. The love of his life is alive and well and trying to kill him!

Brother Andre is in Savannah on business in Mated to a Cajun Werewolf when his past catches up with him. Nothing is what it seems and once again mother nature is showing her teeth. Even though Juliette broke his heart, he can’t help but protect her. But who will protect his heart?

Cousin Burke runs away from all the bayou craziness in Stranded with a Cajun Werewolf. There is definitely something in the water down there so he heads north to his cabin in New Hampshire. A near miss with a crazy driver turns out to be a woman in grave danger, a woman he can’t resist. A fierce early season snow storm will strand them together just long enough to unravel all their secrets.

BONUS – 2 other stories set in the Stormy Weather world featuring Stormy Weather characters. 7 stories in all!

Don’t miss this beloved paranormal romance series. Buy now!

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Planner Peeps: Get Your Eraseable Pens

I guess you don’t technically need to be a planner person to enjoy these pens, but if you’re anything like me, plans change. I like using these erasable pens in my planner so I don’t have to smother things in White Out.

Check ’em out. Aren’t they pretty?

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I shared my love of these on Instagram and wanted to make sure folks could find them. I got mine at Staples but you can get them at Amazon too.

This is the exact set I got:

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There’s also a black retractable version:

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#TreatYourself

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Treat Yourself!

Second Chance with Her SEAL is available in PRINT! (Read an excerpt and get your copy here.)

Treat yourself this holiday season.

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Unlock the Epilogue!

Help Unlock the Epilogue!

Want to see what happens after “the end?”

Help David and Sabrina’s book get to 50 reviews total and the epilogue will be unlocked.*

Beta reader Jodie says:

“I love it the perfect ending to a great book!”1

When these two love birds get to 50 reviews, this page will magically morph into more Happily Ever After!

Can you handle it?!

Can you?

Do your part. Go leave a review!

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*It doesn’t matter if you leave a glowing review or not, all reviews will be counted. That’s 50 total, across Amazon, Goodreads, iTunes, Barnes and Noble, Kobo and GooglePlay.

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Available Now – Second Chance with Her SEAL

I can’t believe it’s that time again.

Release day.

Depending on who you ask, release day strikes anxiety directly into the heart of the author. Like a really sharp arrow. Or, they could be all excited, dancing in fields of flowers and spouting sonnets.

I’m feeling a little of both today.

It’s been a while since I had a new release.

I feel rusty. I feel anxious. I feel forgetful and tired and anxious. Did I mention anxious?

I’m also excited.

Boomer and Sabrina are two characters who taught me a lot. It took a while to write their book for many reasons, but one was that they have suffered so much. These two people have known tremendous loss and pain.

But they’re strong.

And Sabrina is the sweetest optimist. She’s a survivor. More than that, she’s worked her ass of to thrive.

I want to be here when I grow up.

And I totally get why she wants a second chance with her childhood bestie.

He’s pretty spectacular himself.

She’s willing to do anything for a second chance.

Anywho… read it. Be prepared to cry, to be inspired, and douse yourself with ice water.

ABOUT Second Chance with Her SEAL

David “Boomer” Jameson knows heartbreak all too well. As a child, his sun had risen and set with Sabrina Duncan. But fifteen years ago, she broke his heart after a single date.

A chance meeting sets off fireworks between them and now it’s Sabrina chasing him. She’ll do whatever it takes to earn a second chance.

There’s no way he’s letting her break his heart a second time. But that doesn’t mean he won’t claim her delicious body for his ultimate satisfaction.

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Amazon – http://www.selena-blake.com/SCWHSa

Amazon UK – http://www.selena-blake.com/SCWHSuk

Amazon FR – http://www.selena-blake.com/SCWHSfr

Amazon DE – http://www.selena-blake.com/SCWHSde

iBooks – http://www.selena-blake.com/SCWHSibooks

Nook – http://www.selena-blake.com/SCWHSbn

Kobo – http://www.selena-blake.com/SCWHSk

Google Play – http://www.selena-blake.com/SCWHSgp

Smashwords – http://www.selena-blake.com/SCWHSs

PRINT – coming soon

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Update on The Cajun’s Captive PRINT Version – AKA Where The Hell Is It?

Just a quick update.

I thought I’d have The Cajun’s Captive available this week in print but you know what they say about best laid plans.

There’s a tiny hiccup at the printer so we’re looking at mid September, friends. But it’s on the way. I promise!

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