Laura M. Baird's Blog, page 12

Hello, readers, and welcome to June

June is underway, and here in the PNW we're eagerly anticipating summer with sunny days.
Family time has been wonderful, and my little break was welcomed. Hubby and I are spending time on spring cleaning; doing all those necessary chores that come with being a home owner.

Regarding my submission to Evernight for their upcoming male/female anthology, my dragon shifter story wasn't quite what they were looking for, but it will be a single publication.
I'm looking forward to announcing a release date as well as seeing what gorgeous cover the designer comes up with!
Evernight's anthologies are always filled with a fantastic variety of stories, in both the male/female and male/male editions, and with the line-up I've seen, both will prove to be just as amazing.

I've made small gains on my new project, and I'm excited to see where my characters take me. Sometimes I draft very loose plots, but there's no guarantee I'll stick to it. Most often I love when a story takes a turn and I'm thrilled with the direction. However, there have been times when I'm not thrilled at all and the story needs a major revision. Stay tuned to see how this one will turn out. ;)

As for my own reading, I had a chance to relax and catch up on my TBR pile as well as reviews. But just as soon as I finish a great read, I realize I've got plenty more waiting. Which isn't a bad thing. The tough part is deciding what to read next, and that's usually dependent on my mood. Romcoms give me much needed lightness and laughter, where as a romantic suspense engages my brain and immerses me in the plot.

Whatever you're doing in the coming months, hope you find time to relax and read.

As always, my best!

When a break is needed...

Hey, friends and readers!
Hope your days are treating you well. Mine have been great.
I completed my dragon shifter story, submitted, and now wait to hear if it'll be part of the anthology for Evernight; or at the very least, a stand alone publication.
In the meantime, I'm making a dent in that huge TBR pile I told you about. ;) Filling my well.

I'm also spending time loving on my grand kids. Yes, plural! For those who've been following, you may have noticed I've not mentioned much about my family lately. I tend to keep my personal and author lives separate, no matter how much they intertwine. How could they not, right?
Well, we recently welcomed twin grand babies into our family. So now our grandson, who is almost three, has a little sister and brother to dote on. Everyone is healthy and precious.

Between family and work (because I'm continuing to practice dental hygiene two days a week), along with writing, I've got a lot on my plate. And I love it!
And with our summer approaching, hubby and I hope to take every advantage of our nice weekends (because they can be fleeting). We want to take some road trips, take in some drag racing, and even catch some hockey games at the start of the new season in October/November.

So while I contemplate my next writing project, I'll love on my family and get lost in the many fantastic books awaiting my attention.

Cheers to all, and happy reading! xo

Author Update

Hey, readers!
For those who joined me in fun engagement on my FB author page, thanks! I enjoyed learning a bit about my followers, and I hope it'll continue. It was my pleasure to award two readers with digital downloads of my newest release, Vintage.
Vintage
Plus two others got a gift pack consisting of a journal, pens, charms, and extra goodies.

There's still the Beach Bag of Books giveaway that runs through this month, and you'll find that information at my website.
https://www.laurambairdauthor.com

As for my writing update, I completed the alpha male shifter story for the anthology call with Evernight Publishing. A dragon shifter meets his mate in Vegas.
A few readers are going over it, and I'll read through and make any changes I feel are needed before submitting. Fingers crossed!
I've been fortunate to have stories included in two previous anthologies that reached best selling status internationally with Amazon.
Billion Dollar Love
Reluctant Bride

I'm wavering between two stories that are swirling through my head, and as soon as I decide which one to work on, you can be sure there will be snippets and teasers on SM. When you find them, let me know what you think. ;) Or, tell me what you'd love to see more of, from me.
More cover models? (I'll definitely be writing Jesse's story.)
In a Flash
Shades of Sepia
How about more adventures from Abby's siblings? (The twins are niggling in my brain.)
Unexpected Adventures

Hope you're finding great books to read. My TBR is huge! At some point, I'll start to make a dent in it. ;) And you can be sure I'll keep adding to it!

Hope you all have a fabulous week! xo

Book Promos for May

Here are this month's book promos, featuring free and reduced reads, from steamy romance to holiday reading, plus featured audio books:

Audiobook romance:
https://books.bookfunnel.com/romance_...

Second chance at love:
https://books.bookfunnel.com/secondch...

May 99cent reads:
https://books.bookfunnel.com/99romanc...

Spring fling or fatal affair: https://books.bookfunnel.com/spring-f...

Christmas reads anytime:
https://books.bookfunnel.com/christma...

Hot and steamy reads:
https://books.bookfunnel.com/hotandst...

Do you want more giveaways?

Of course you want more giveaways! ;)
Here are two fantastic ones:
I've teamed up with a few of my favorite authors and we're bringing one lucky reader a bag full of summer fun. Books, books, and more books from these gals (plus me):
Dania Voss
Christine Anna Kirchoff
Hannah Morse
Plus swag and other goodies.
Enter here:
https://kingsumo.com/g/aswon3/beach-b...

And to celebrate my newest release, as a thank you to my readers, I've got a giveaway running from my FB page. US readers can win goodies and international readers aren't being left out, so take a look:
https://www.facebook.com/LauraMBairda...

Bonus!
Check out my website for another giveaway and book promotions.
https://www.laurambairdauthor.com/con...

Good luck! Hope you find something to love!

Final week for giveaway and discovering books

Two blogs on the same day?! Yep!
I decided maybe my previous blogs have been a bit long-winded, containing information that would better split into separate posts. So you get to choose what you wish to read about.
In this post, I've got a giveaway and book promos that run through this week, so hope you'll take advantage of finding books you'll love reading.

From Love Kissed Book Bargains, find books in Kindle Unlimited and have a chance to win!
https://lovekissedbookbargains.com/20...

Here are free reads to discover:
https://books.bookfunnel.com/bookspry...

More new releases:
https://books.bookfunnel.com/newrelea...

And watch my SM pages for a special giveaway I'm running in celebration of Vintage ~ my story in The Reincarnation Series. Find all my links at my website.
https://www.laurambairdauthor.com/con...

Enjoy this final week of April with great books!

Happy 101st Blog and happy new releases!

My 101st blog post - who would've thought. ;)
This is another way for me to keep you, the readers, up on happenings and new releases.
April is Indie Author Month, and there's been plenty to celebrate.
The final two releases in The Reincarnation Series are out! (As of Tuesday).
I hope you've picked up your copies and are enjoying.
Here's the complete list:
Black Lotus
Vintage
Switch
Blood Tears
Renaissance
Buccaneer
Eternity by April Hollingworth
Dreamcatcher: The Reincarnation Series, Book 8
Syre by Kyann Waters

All books are available at Amazon and in Kindle Unlimited
https://amzn.to/3Dh6xhY

Happy reading!

New release and cover love

Hey, readers!
Tuesday is release day, and I'm excited for the next two books in The Reincarnation Series:
Switch by Hannah Morse
Switch
Blood Tears by Alyna Lochlan
Blood Tears
If you like vampires, fated mates, angst, emotions, and sexy romance, you'll love these books.

I'm so happy readers are loving Vintage! It and Black Lotus are the first two books in the series.
Vintage
Black Lotus
Don't miss a single moment! And you can look forward to five more books in the series, releasing over the next two Tuesdays. :)

And now, for some cover love. If you have a moment to spare, I'd love your vote in the Author Shout cover wars.
Securing His Mate is up for best cover this week.
Securing His Mate
You can follow this link to vote. I appreciate anyone taking the time to cast even one vote.
https://authorshout.com/cover-wars/

As for my writing update, I'm working on a story for Evernight Publishing's anthology call - alpha male, shifters. Excited I'm back in the writing groove! Look for updates on that coming in May.

My best!
Laura

New Releases!

By the time most read this, Vintage will be released!
It's part of a multi-author, shared-world series about second chances at eternal love.

Vintage

Reginald Cast and Charlotte Tremmington share forbidden love. He's a slave in 1860. She's a plantation owner's daughter. After one glorious night together, their world is ripped apart.

Charlotte is killed in a fit of rage by Julius Barclay, would-be suitor and Reginald's owner. He then blames Reginald and attempts to kill him as well. With Reginald's escape, an encounter with a vampire – the beautiful Syre – gives him a chance at eternity and a reunion with his love.

Renata Charles, a modern-day estate sales director, is enchanted by a vintage yellow dress that spurs vivid daydreams of another time. She soon learns the visions are glimpses of her life as Charlotte, and the mysterious and appealing Reggie was her lover.

When the past comes back to haunt them, their chance at forever is threatened.

Will Reginald save his beloved and finally put an end to the evil trying to keep them apart?

Can Renata come to terms with who she is and accept eternal love?
~
Also releasing is Black Lotus, Book 1, by Kristal Dawn Harris!

Black Lotus

The remaining books will release each Tuesday throughout April, and are available for preorder at Amazon and in Kindle Unlimited.

https://amzn.to/3Dh6xhY

Seven authors - Nine riveting romances!
Happy reading! ;)

Preorder alert... and a big favor to ask!

Hello, readers!
I'm excited to announce my next story - a vampire novella - is ready for preorder. Vintage releases April 5th at Amazon and in Kindle Unlimited. (This summer it'll go Wide at other digital retailers.)
Vintage: The Reincarnation Series, Book 2
Vintage is also up for vote in the list April 2022 Most Anticipated Romance Releases, and my big favor to ask is if you would take a moment to add it to your Want-to-read shelf, then add to the list.
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
It means a great deal to authors to have as much exposure as possible as well as get readers interested in our work.
I very much appreciate your time and loyalty!
Seven authors have come together to give readers nine riveting stories about love, loss, and second chances.
Stories will release throughout April on Tuesdays, so watch my SM pages for each release.
Until next time, my best! xo