Rashell Lashbrook's Blog
July 1, 2020
New review from Indie Reader.com
I write for myself first, but I would be a liar if I said that reviews don’t matter. For the indie author, reviews are crucial. Reviews are the social proof that our work is worth the reader’s time. I’m a small minnow (or whatever is even smaller than a minnow) in a very large pond. When I received the email today from IndieReader.com, I cried. I think I was relieved. Strange reaction, but relief is the best way to describe what I feel. Relief that the thoughts in my head were transferred into words that reached another soul. It’s just the beginning, but I’m going to appreciate this moment! https://indiereader.com/book_review/how-a-monster-is-made/
May 20, 2020
Giveaway – on the run
Don’t miss this group giveaway with an amazing collection of dark, delicious thrillers and such! It’s easy to enter, and you won’t regret it! What could be better than free books? https://claims.prolificworks.com/free/6j61p7qQfOWU1koUYJKC
May 10, 2020
calling all book reviewers
How a Monster is Made is now available for advance reviews! There are a few easy requirements, most importantly that you love to read. Honesty is a must, and there is a deadline of July 12, 2020. Follow this link to learn more – https://booksprout.co/arc/36430/how-a-monster-is-made
May 9, 2020
Advance copy giveaway
I’m stoked to announce the first giveaway of How a Monster is Made! Follow this link to learn more –https://claims.prolificworks.com/free/GhQlxqsb
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May 7, 2020
The baby is almost here!
After several years of labor pains, a small amount of screaming and hair-pulling, and a serious amount of self-reflection, my newest novel, How a Monster is Made, is about to be born! The process has been much slower than I’d anticipated, but life gets in the way sometimes.
I couldn’t be more thrilled to announce the release date of July 12, 2020. How a Monster is Made will be available on Amazon in both ebook and paperback form. We are in the process of creating audiobook versions of this novel (along with the audio version of my first book, Hidden in the Dark).
The support from my family, friends, and fellow book lovers has been overwhelming. I couldn’t do this without you! A million thanks!
Giveaways will be announced soon – Be sure to subscribe to my mailing list to get all the notifications!
September 24, 2017
Book Review – Ines’ Words by Haidji
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Where you can find the book – https://www.amazon.com/Ines-Words-Hai...
About the book –
The love story between Ines de Castro and King D Pedro I is one of the most tragic, intense and powerful in European history. Their story has become a legend and it is difficult to separate fact from fiction, where the only certainty that remains is the element of forbidden, but everlasting, love. With her latest work, Ines’ Words, Haidji brings her unique and magical style to this subject and shows not only the enduring power of the legend, but of love itself.
My review – 5 Stars
This beautiful story reads like a long, romantic poem about lovers destined to find each other again in a future life. I felt the aching sense of longing as the main character searched for her eternal lover in this deeply emotional piece of work. The author’s writing feels sacred, somehow. I have read twice already, savoring each word. I’m sure I’ll read it again in the future. Ines’ Words would be a wonderful candidate for a poetry reading. A real treasure in this day and age!
August 4, 2017
Free Kindle Download – August 5th through 9th
I love this feature of KDP Select! It’s that time again where I’m allowed to give away the Kindle version of my book, Hidden in the Dark for FREE!!!
Follow this link to get your free copy! – https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Dark-Ev...
Feel free to share!
March 24, 2017
Another Goodreads Giveaway!
The first Goodreads giveaway was so much fun that I wanted to start another one before the OFFICIAL launch of my new book, Hidden of the Dark happens on April 1st! So, without further adieu, here it is – I’m giving away five first edition, autographed copies of Hidden in the Dark. Entries accepted beginning March 25th through April 8th. No purchase required to enter –
Please feel free to share with your psycho-thriller loving friends! The more the merrier!
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Goodreads Book Giveaway
Hidden in the Dark
by Rashell Lashbrook
Giveaway ends April 08, 2017.
See the giveaway details
at Goodreads.
March 20, 2017
Next Please!
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Our family is on a little vacation this week. As much as I’m loving it, my head is always on my writing. I hate this about myself, but I can’t seem to change it. I’m obsessed. Now that the official release of Hidden in the Dark is less than two weeks away, I’m mulling over the next book.
I know that the book will be about the evil character, Randall, from Hidden in the Dark. Although he doesn’t get a real point of view in my first novel (and doesn’t deserve one – after all, he’s horrible, right?) I find myself wondering how he became that way. I find myself looking for clues about him in the first story, almost as if I’m a detective. What kind of environment would create such a terrible monster? Was he ever “normal”, or did he begin life as a depraved creature?
Too make matters even more exciting for myself, I’m giving myself a much shorter deadline for this book. I’ve decided to hold my own feet to the fire and launch my next novel in December of 2017. I think this means that I might actually need to create an outline! (My first novel sort of wrote itself over a period of four years or so…)
On the long trip back home, I’m going to create a character profile of this man. It’s an entirely structured exercise, which is a new experience for me. Structure feels a lot like rules, and rules are for other people. But, all the best advice tells me to do this, and more, if I want to deliver on my crazy, self-imposed deadline! So, I will be a good student and listen to more experienced writers who have gone before me.
I promised myself when I began this journey that I would take chances and be brave. Some days, I’m not sure whether I’m being brave or foolish with my decisions. I am sure, however, that I’m following my passion, and that feels right!
It’s easy for me to get caught up in the business end of anything and let it weigh me down. It’s not that I don’t enjoy that part of it. I have a bit of a background in administration and marketing. The challenge of making a business grow excites me, and this book marketing business isn’t much different. But nothing, and I mean nothing, excites me like a blank page and free reign.
No matter the method I utilize to organize the production of this book, I can’t wait to learn more about Randall Carter’s history. I’m dying to know how the monster was made!
March 17, 2017
Two Days Only! Free Kindle Download of Hidden in the Dark!
In hopes of gaining some honest reviews on Amazon prior to my official release date of my book, Hidden in the Dark, we made the decision to offer a free download of the book for two days only. The promotion begins TODAY, March 17th and also runs through tomorrow midnight.
I’m so excited to give my friends a chance to be among the first to read Hidden in the Dark!
To get your free Kindle ebook click on the image –
