M.L. Tompsett's Blog, page 15
September 23, 2017
Do your homework
Over the last week or so, I have noticed my books in price wars against one another across the digital platforms.
For example, yesterday morning, my first ebook – Sex, Lies And Family Secrets: The Guy Next Door – had been marked FREE on Amazon. (Price matching) By yesterday afternoon, the eBook had been discovered with a price, once more. Even though it had been FREE during the week and the same book on other digital platforms had been set with a price once more.
Now, it is the opposite, the other digital platforms are producing my first eBook for FREE and Amazon are still to follow suit. I wonder how long it will take them to follow and continue their price matching!
[image error] I have probably spoken too soon and other digital platforms might be selling my book with a price on its little head. Time will tell. Keep an eye out, and if you happen to see it for FREE, download a copy.
~~ Dark Ones, assassins and fighting to survive, become Alexia’s new way of life. ~~
Weeks away from turning eighteen, Alexia Steele is about to face the hardest challenge in her young life. The love of her life – Drake, is gone and Alexia’s mother just revealed a massive family secret, which will change her life forever. Arriving in a mysterious new world were Dark Ones roam, Alexia must find Drake before it is too late. Is the love she once shared with Drake strong enough to unite them before it is too late? Or – will the person who wants Alexia dead, succeed in their evil plans for power.
September 22, 2017
The end of another week
With our weather warming up, and tomorrow forecast to be HOT… As the old saying goes ‘All good things, come to an end.’ With a change due tomorrow evening.
Speaking of change and all good things, my first eBook Sex, Lies And Family Secrets: The Guy Next Door -is now back to its sale price. Check your eBook store, you might be lucky enough to still find a copy for FREE.
Some eBook stores have my second eBook, Sex, Lies And Family Secrets: Dark Surprises – at different prices. Shop around for a bargain.
With this fantastic weather due for tomorrow, enjoy, be safe and try to embrace this warmth and sunshine before it disappears once more.
P.S – Don’t forget to enter my competitions also.
To win one of my author pens
To win a copy of the stoned necklace worn by Alexia – from the second book – Dark Surprises. [image error]
To enter, click on the link to go to my webpage for details: – https://mltompsett.com/competition-time-2017/
Good Luck
September 16, 2017
The Guy Next Door – Hidden word competition. Extended.
The Guy Next Door – hidden word competition.
This competition is for the readers who have a copy of my printed book or an older version of my eBook – Sex, Lies And Family Secrets: The Guy Next Door.
Author Pen
For the chance to win one of my author pens, all you have to do is search for a word hidden within the story.
Hint:- This word is to do with a man in the navy.
Email: mltompsettauthor.compgiveaway@gmail.com with the name of the competition in the subject line. In the email write your name and email details. Including the – Chapter number with the hidden word – make sure to include what the hidden word is.
Competition closes 14th October, 2017. Winning entry will be drawn on the 16th October, 2017 and announced on Facebook and notified by email.
Good Luck
Due to popular demand and more first edition printed books being sold, I have extended this competition.
Good Luck, with your entry
September 5, 2017
Spring has arrived?
Spring has sprung, or has it? That is just one of the questions being asked lately.
Just when we thought the weather was turning. The temp was warming and the flowers started to bloom.
It has taken a complete 180 and more. Over the last week, the skies turned, temperatures have fallen and the rain turning to ice.
Once again, the gloves are out, preventing the fingers and hands from freezing. The physical side to keeping the blood pumping long enough while typing the next WIP, is a battle.
Wherever you might be, just remember – Things Can Only Get Better. In my case, I hope it also means the weather will also turn warm, instead of this freezing wet weather.
It will not be long and my first eBook, will be back at its sale price. So if you or your friends would like a copy for FREE, take the plunge and download a copy now.
[image error]First book of the series. FREE for a short time only. Dark Ones, assassins and fighting to survive, become Alexia’s new way of life. In this new series of Sex, Lies And Family Secrets: The Guy Next Door
August 28, 2017
August 26, 2017
American Vs British words meaning the same thing.
Do you ever find while reading, words a little confusing? Words in an American (author) published book vs a British (author) published book. Here are a few words and their meanings.
Source: www.grammarcheck.net
Filler words, to cut or not to cut?
Do you have a bad habit for adding unnecessary words. Here are a few helpful hints.
Source: www.grammarcheck.net
August 25, 2017
The comma, to use or not to use…
Here is one topic that can rattle several writers. With me, being one of them. The pros and cons to using the annoying comma.
Source: www.grammarcheck.net
11 Boring Phrases and what to use instead
Do you find your mind go blank and the words seem to repeat and your phrases boring. Read on to find what to use instead.
Source: www.grammarcheck.net
August 22, 2017
Humble beginnings for this little author
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MICHELLE Tompsett was raised in Bass.
Today, she lives at Corinella, is a mother of two adult sons, and is quietly involved in the small community.
Michelle is also an internationally published fiction author who can be found signing copies of her books for readers in a variety of places.
“It’s exciting to know my books have sold not just in Australia but, also across Europe, and the USA,” said Michelle, who goes by the name of ML Tompsett on her books.
“I included the middle initial as a separation between Michelle the mum, wife and business owner, and M L the romance fantasy author,” she said.
Although she a relatively new published author, Michelle’s two fiction books have already found success in the paranormal, fantasy romance genre.
The first book took 12 months to complete. The story line came to Michelle after she heard the haunting ballad Stay, by UK duo Shakespeare’s Sister.
The story sat on her laptop while she completed several online writing courses through Chisholm, including one titled “Publishing and Selling your eBooks.”
Originally written as one rather large book, Michelle later split her first novel into two stories and released them as a series Sex, Lies and Family Secrets.
The Guy Next Door is the first book, and features heroine Alexia, described by Michelle as “a kick arse independent female, who knows how to shoot and will do anything to protect the ones she loves”.
The series appears to have something for everyone with a blurb that promises, “Steamy sex scenes, blood, vampires, young love, violence, nudity, handsome muscled men, and babies.”
The action is set in a “strange new world, where people are no longer human.”
Her second book, Dark Surprises is the next instalment in the series, and follows Alexia into more adventures. It was recently published as an eBook.
A new publishing world
Michelle’s writing success is paramount to a modern publishing world on a digital platform, far removed from the usual forum of traditional publishing with hard copy printed books.
Michelle is known as an “indie author”, that is an author who designs, publishes, releases, and markets her own books.
Her first book sells as an eBook through online retail giant Amazon, and is instantly downloaded by buyers.
For those who still like to hold a book in their hands, they can also be printed on demand for buyers.
Michelle can order copies as she needs them, eliminating the need for storing hundreds of books at her home.
However, the company is American, with conversion rates and postage making the books expensive to produce.
“Next time around I will likely use Ingram Spark,” said Michelle.
“It’s an overseas company, with an outlet in Melbourne, so it makes the production easier, keeping costs down.”
Despite not being a celebrity or a bestselling author, Michelle’s books sell online.
“If the cover art and title grab a person’s attention, a reader can download and read the first few chapters before choosing to buy,” she said.
The books are also sold on many popular digital book websites including, iTunes, Barnes and Noble, Smashwords, and Kobo.
The latter is one of the world’s fastest-growing eReading services, offering eBooks to millions of users across the world. Like Amazon they have their own eReader device, and an app for smartphones and tablets.
Gone it seems are evenings spent turning paper pages in bed.
“Statistics show eBooks are becoming more popular. Though, many older readers of romance, still prefer a printed book to hold, smell and physically touch,” said Michelle.
Michelle is also a member of the Australian Romance Readers Association and Romance Writers of Australia.
The Australian Romance Readers Association runs events to connect with the fans. The professional organisation Romance Writers of Australia runs conferences, contests, and awards.
A community of over 1000 authors join in professional development, and writing critiques.
“Authors can learn the craft to become an indie author,” said Michelle.
“There are specific perks with being published the traditional way, but there are also other paths to getting your book out there. I plan to help other writers and potential authors to explore this in the future.”
“Publishing myself, I have more control over my books. I receive more of the royalty payment, then I would under a traditional publishing contract.
My first eBook is now free. My second eBook is available to the public for $3.99 at most eBook retailers, so you can imagine the tiny amount I’d receive whenever someone purchases and downloads my eBook. I only receive a small percentage of royalty payment.
There are still processing and publishing costs involved. I’m still getting my name out there.”
“I write and publish for the love of it, creating these stories, characters and different fantasy worlds for people to enjoy.”
“Once I am satisfied with my draft, friends and family read it and provide feedback on whether I have created a believable story in the fantasy world,” she said.
“I manage the whole process from start to finish, from writing, edits, design layout inside to outside, as well as book cover designs.”
“Don’t get me started on the promotional items I design. The variety of items, I use at events such as personalised coffee cups, pens and stubby holders to business cards, bookmarks and flyers.”
“I try to keep costs down by doing nearly everything myself. Being an indie author can be fun and enjoyable, but it is not a comfortable lifestyle. It is a lot of hard work. My advice, if you are going to write, don’t give up your day job.”
Michelle’s third book in the series will be released in 2018.
Find more on Michelle at http://www.mltompsett.com
