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November 20, 2013
An Epilogue for SCANDALOUS DESIRES
Goodness!
Duke of Midnight
spent a second week on the New York Times bestseller list. Thank you to everyone who bought the book in whatever form you enjoy! ;-)
To celebrate reaching 100 Duke of Midnight reviews on Amazon, I've posted an epilogue for Scandalous Desires .
Enjoy!
To celebrate reaching 100 Duke of Midnight reviews on Amazon, I've posted an epilogue for Scandalous Desires .
Enjoy!
October 29, 2013
WOOT!
We're over 100 reviews for
Duke of Midnight
on Amazon!!! Thank you to everyone who posted a review--although it does mean I'm spending my Sunday furiously finishing up that epilogue for
Scandalous Desires
. Seriously, you guys, I really didn't think we'd get to 100 this fast.
So here's a thought: I have an idea for a Maiden Lane "Christmas Special" epilogue. Would you all be interested if I posted it when we get to 200 reviews on Amazon? Do you think that's doable by X'mas? What do you think?
Oh, and THANK YOU again! I love my readers!!!
So here's a thought: I have an idea for a Maiden Lane "Christmas Special" epilogue. Would you all be interested if I posted it when we get to 200 reviews on Amazon? Do you think that's doable by X'mas? What do you think?
Oh, and THANK YOU again! I love my readers!!!
October 25, 2013
New York Times!!!
I'm quite pleased to announce that
Duke of Midnight
hit the New York Times bestseller list at number six--my seventh book in a row to make the list! :-D
October 23, 2013
The Votes Are In!
I've promised to post a free online epilogue when my just released book,
Duke of Midnight
, reaches 100 reviews on Amazon. In the meantime, I asked for input from readers on which Maiden Lane book you'd like an epilogue for...and now the results are in!
Charming Mickey O'Connor and Silence's book, Scandalous Desires was far and away the winner!
Coming in pretty evenly in second place were Winter and Isabel in Thief of Shadows , and Maximus and Artemis in Duke of Midnight .
There were votes for every book in the Maiden Lane series and a small, but quite vocal minority wanted an epilogue for all the books with appearances by all the main couples. Hmm...well, you know Christmas is coming up and if you're very, very good perhaps a small gift can be arranged. ;-)
In the meantime, I just noticed that Duke of Midnight has 74 reviews on Amazon in only the first week of release! I have two thoughts on this:
1. Thank you to everyone who took the time to post a review on Amazon, Goodreads or the book place of your choice! I'm very, very grateful for the support from all of my readers.
and,
2. Meep! I'd better get writing that epilogue. ;-)
Enjoy!
Charming Mickey O'Connor and Silence's book, Scandalous Desires was far and away the winner!
Coming in pretty evenly in second place were Winter and Isabel in Thief of Shadows , and Maximus and Artemis in Duke of Midnight .
There were votes for every book in the Maiden Lane series and a small, but quite vocal minority wanted an epilogue for all the books with appearances by all the main couples. Hmm...well, you know Christmas is coming up and if you're very, very good perhaps a small gift can be arranged. ;-)
In the meantime, I just noticed that Duke of Midnight has 74 reviews on Amazon in only the first week of release! I have two thoughts on this:
1. Thank you to everyone who took the time to post a review on Amazon, Goodreads or the book place of your choice! I'm very, very grateful for the support from all of my readers.
and,
2. Meep! I'd better get writing that epilogue. ;-)
Enjoy!
September 16, 2013
I need your opinion...
October 15th is when
Duke of Midnight
officially hits the stores--or your ereader.
It’s well known that the more reviews on Amazon, the more new readers see a book. Obviously I’d like to have as many readers as possible be aware of my books--that’s why I write after all: so readers can enjoy my books. But I hate simply asking for readers like you to post reviews without offering something in return. So here’s an idea I had: what if I offered a free epilogue from one of the Maiden Lane books when Duke of Midnight reaches one hundred reviews on Amazon? What do you think? Would you be interested in posting a review for me? What book epilogue would you like to read? I’d really like your input on this--after all you are the reader and what you think is the important thing. You can tell me your thoughts on my Facebook page, on Twitter, on Goodreads, or you can email me directly.
Meanwhile, I have several contests going on both Facebook and Twitter. On Twitter I’m giving away a $100 Barnes & Noble gift card when I reach 10,000 followers. On Facebook, I’ve teamed up with Madeline Hunter, Teresa Medeiros, Kristan Higgins, and Rachel Gibson to give away a book bundle through October, with a grand prize of a Kindle Paperwhite. Just follow me on Twitter or ‘like’ my Facebook page to enter--and if you’re a follower already, you’re automatically entered!
Enjoy!
It’s well known that the more reviews on Amazon, the more new readers see a book. Obviously I’d like to have as many readers as possible be aware of my books--that’s why I write after all: so readers can enjoy my books. But I hate simply asking for readers like you to post reviews without offering something in return. So here’s an idea I had: what if I offered a free epilogue from one of the Maiden Lane books when Duke of Midnight reaches one hundred reviews on Amazon? What do you think? Would you be interested in posting a review for me? What book epilogue would you like to read? I’d really like your input on this--after all you are the reader and what you think is the important thing. You can tell me your thoughts on my Facebook page, on Twitter, on Goodreads, or you can email me directly.
Meanwhile, I have several contests going on both Facebook and Twitter. On Twitter I’m giving away a $100 Barnes & Noble gift card when I reach 10,000 followers. On Facebook, I’ve teamed up with Madeline Hunter, Teresa Medeiros, Kristan Higgins, and Rachel Gibson to give away a book bundle through October, with a grand prize of a Kindle Paperwhite. Just follow me on Twitter or ‘like’ my Facebook page to enter--and if you’re a follower already, you’re automatically entered!
Enjoy!
August 22, 2013
TOS on Sale!
THIEF OF SHADOWS, Book 4 in the Maiden Lane series, is on sale in ebook!
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/thie...
Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Thief-Shadows-M...
Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thief...
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/thie...
Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Thief-Shadows-M...
Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thief...
August 1, 2013
Road Trip & Summer News
What a gorgeous August we're having here in central Illinois! Mild weather, no bugs, and sunshine nearly everyday. I've been taking advantage of the unseasonably lovely weather to play in my garden, but starting tomorrow I'm off on a road trip with my good friend, Jade Lee. We'll be driving to Pennsylvania, spending a week at a Bed and Breakfast at a writing retreat with three other writer friends and then driving back. On the way home we hope to stop by several bookstores to take a break and sign stock. Stay tuned!
I have wonderful news! I've just signed a contract with my publisher for a new contemporary romance under my alter ego, Julia Harper. I'm writing it right now and it's tentatively scheduled for release summer of 2014.
In other news I'll be appearing at Barbara Vey's Reader Appreciation Luncheon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, April 26, 2014. Many other authors are attending, including the wonderful Debbie Macomber, who will be the luncheon speaker. I hope to see you there!
I have wonderful news! I've just signed a contract with my publisher for a new contemporary romance under my alter ego, Julia Harper. I'm writing it right now and it's tentatively scheduled for release summer of 2014.
In other news I'll be appearing at Barbara Vey's Reader Appreciation Luncheon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, April 26, 2014. Many other authors are attending, including the wonderful Debbie Macomber, who will be the luncheon speaker. I hope to see you there!
May 24, 2013
LORD OF DARKNESS sale!
Lord of Darkness
is $4.99 on iTunes, Kindle, Diesel, Kobo, and Nook for the next week only!
If you live in the Champaign/Urbana area, I hope you'll join me, Valerie Bowman, and Jade Lee for a reading, Q&A, and signing at the Barnes and Noble on Saturday, June 8th at 2:00 p.m.
If you live in the Champaign/Urbana area, I hope you'll join me, Valerie Bowman, and Jade Lee for a reading, Q&A, and signing at the Barnes and Noble on Saturday, June 8th at 2:00 p.m.
April 28, 2013
Upcoming Appearances
I hope you've noticed the gorgeous cover for
Duke of Midnight
--scroll over the cover to see the stepback. I hope to start posting excerpts next month.
Meanwhile, conference season starts officially for me with the RT Book Reviews Convention in Kansas City next week. On Friday I'll be accepting the RT Reviewer's Choice Award for Best Historical Romance of 2012 for Thief of Shadows .
If you're attending the convention, here are the other places I'll be:
Wednesday, 1:15 p.m. Historical Panel: The Invention of Romance
Friday, 5:00 p.m. Team Romance Trivia Extravaganza
Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Giant Book Fair
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Jade Lee’s Birthday Party Roast
May 1st marks the opening of Brenda Novak’s month-long online auction to benefit juvenile diabetes. I’ve donated several items of interest:
Luncheon with moi at the RWA conference in Atlanta
An autographed set of the Princes Trilogy
An advanced reader copy of Duke of Midnight
Enjoy!
Meanwhile, conference season starts officially for me with the RT Book Reviews Convention in Kansas City next week. On Friday I'll be accepting the RT Reviewer's Choice Award for Best Historical Romance of 2012 for Thief of Shadows .
If you're attending the convention, here are the other places I'll be:
Wednesday, 1:15 p.m. Historical Panel: The Invention of Romance
Friday, 5:00 p.m. Team Romance Trivia Extravaganza
Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Giant Book Fair
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Jade Lee’s Birthday Party Roast
May 1st marks the opening of Brenda Novak’s month-long online auction to benefit juvenile diabetes. I’ve donated several items of interest:
Luncheon with moi at the RWA conference in Atlanta
An autographed set of the Princes Trilogy
An advanced reader copy of Duke of Midnight
Enjoy!
March 11, 2013
New York Times!
Lord of Darkness has made both the New York Times bestseller list and the USA Today bestseller list! Thank you to everyone who bought a copy!!!
