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September 11, 2019
NEW RELEASE
Thief of Hearts, second in the Red Heart Club series, releases tomorrow and I'm super-stoked. Who will be the better thief after one night of passion? If you love historical erotic, this is the novelette for you! Pre-order your copy today and have it delivered tomorrow. Free to KU subscribers and only .99 cents for everyone else. Keep on reading readers!
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July 17, 2019
The Dream Catcher-Did you know?
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Free to KU subscribers! Check out the blog post and then read the book!
Free to KU subscribers! Check out the blog post and then read the book!
July 12, 2019
Hand-Carved Wolf
"Hand-Carved Wolf" is free to KU subscribers! Get your copy today. #romance #paranormalromance #NativeAmericanromance #contemporary #mustread #widowmeetswidower #beautymeetsbeast #ghosts #southdakota
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July 7, 2019
The Rings of Faolan-Rubies
Available to members of NetGalley for a limited time! Request your copy today!
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The Rings of Faolan-Rubies
"A dangerous smile spread across his face. The game was on. Natalie no longer pretended to be the docile female, but became his equal. She challenged him here in his own home, and damn if it didn't turn him on." Michael Faolan
The Rings of Faolan-Rubies
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The Rings of Faolan-Emeralds
Enemies become lovers in "The Rings of Faolan-Emeralds." This werewolf series is sure to put a smile on your face and make your heart race!
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June 23, 2019
.99 CENT SALE!
Only a few more days to get your copy at this price!
#werewolves #paranormalromance #summerread #mustread #99centsale
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June 18, 2019
Why Do I Do Book Trailers?
I am an avid music lover, so it just makes sense to have a book trailer for each title I release. Television commercials are used nonstop for different products, so why not books? We are a very visual society. I say that based on the power of the book cover (which is another post by itself). However, once I found out the going price of a professional trailer, I quickly realized it wasn't in my budget. I then did some research. (If I can't climb the mountain, I'll go around it thinking!) I watched some tutorials, learned the basics, and downloaded video creator software on my laptop.
To this day, I have created six trailers and I'm hooked. I love the idea of presenting my books, in my own way, to the reader. Should trailers be your only avenue for marketing? Absolutely not! It takes a mix of old and new to reach today's reader, but trailers allow me another way to express myself and my books. I see my stories as exciting, action-packed, and full of romance, so that's how I want them to come across.
Here's a few tips I've learned along the way: There are plenty of free image as well as video segment download sites, trailers shouldn't be longer than two minutes or you run the chance of losing your watcher/reader's interest, and music has copyright/licensing rules just like anything else, so be very careful. You don't want to be a bestseller only to have a portion of your royalties seized by a music artist. This goes for any product you are trying to sell. Most video software comes with several music selections for a reason, so use them. There are also royalty-free music sites to find that perfect tune!
I do not use voice overs in my trailers. Although I have no problem with them, I made the decision based on who I'm trying to reach, or my audience-the romance reader. The key word in the previous sentence is "reader." A professional voice also costs more money!
These are just a few tips I've learned along the way in the creation process. I find the end result highly satisfying and it has become a regular part of my marketing campaign for each book. I cannot say if book trailers increase sales, but they have increased interest. I've also received some positive feedback because of them. I am by no way an expert on book trailers, but I'm learning as I go, and wanted to share the things I've learned. Good luck if you decide to go for it and please share any tips!
Here's my YouTube link if you're curious! My trailers are also here on Goodreads.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Cw...
To this day, I have created six trailers and I'm hooked. I love the idea of presenting my books, in my own way, to the reader. Should trailers be your only avenue for marketing? Absolutely not! It takes a mix of old and new to reach today's reader, but trailers allow me another way to express myself and my books. I see my stories as exciting, action-packed, and full of romance, so that's how I want them to come across.
Here's a few tips I've learned along the way: There are plenty of free image as well as video segment download sites, trailers shouldn't be longer than two minutes or you run the chance of losing your watcher/reader's interest, and music has copyright/licensing rules just like anything else, so be very careful. You don't want to be a bestseller only to have a portion of your royalties seized by a music artist. This goes for any product you are trying to sell. Most video software comes with several music selections for a reason, so use them. There are also royalty-free music sites to find that perfect tune!
I do not use voice overs in my trailers. Although I have no problem with them, I made the decision based on who I'm trying to reach, or my audience-the romance reader. The key word in the previous sentence is "reader." A professional voice also costs more money!
These are just a few tips I've learned along the way in the creation process. I find the end result highly satisfying and it has become a regular part of my marketing campaign for each book. I cannot say if book trailers increase sales, but they have increased interest. I've also received some positive feedback because of them. I am by no way an expert on book trailers, but I'm learning as I go, and wanted to share the things I've learned. Good luck if you decide to go for it and please share any tips!
Here's my YouTube link if you're curious! My trailers are also here on Goodreads.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Cw...
June 14, 2019
,99 cent sale!
For a limited time The Rings of Faolan-Rubies is on sale for just .99 cents. Get your copy today while the sale lasts!
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June 4, 2019
Extinct?
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While writing "The Rings of Faolan-Emeralds" and "The Rings of Faolan-Rubies," it surprised and saddened me to learn the Irish grey wolf, Canis Lupis, no longer roamed the island. By the early 1800's, and before English rule in the country, the wolf was hunted by the upper class until extinct.
Wolves are an integral part of any ecosystem. The re-introduction of a top predator, what was perhaps Ireland’s top predator, into an area would have many benefits. Predators affect not just prey species, but the entire balance of an ecosystem right down the food chain. This natural phenomenon, known as trophic cascade, impacts everything from the immediate prey species right down to the primary producers in the ecosystem. A classic example of a terrestrial trophic cascade is the reintroduction of grey wolves to Yellowstone National Park, which reduced the number, and changed the behavior, of elk.
In 2016, plans were underway for the wolf to be reintroduced into Killarney National Park. Two males and five females will be released along with plans for at least thirty more. This is exciting news for all wolf lovers including myself!
For more information check out this site: http://wildirelandtour.ie/wolves/.
While writing "The Rings of Faolan-Emeralds" and "The Rings of Faolan-Rubies," it surprised and saddened me to learn the Irish grey wolf, Canis Lupis, no longer roamed the island. By the early 1800's, and before English rule in the country, the wolf was hunted by the upper class until extinct.
Wolves are an integral part of any ecosystem. The re-introduction of a top predator, what was perhaps Ireland’s top predator, into an area would have many benefits. Predators affect not just prey species, but the entire balance of an ecosystem right down the food chain. This natural phenomenon, known as trophic cascade, impacts everything from the immediate prey species right down to the primary producers in the ecosystem. A classic example of a terrestrial trophic cascade is the reintroduction of grey wolves to Yellowstone National Park, which reduced the number, and changed the behavior, of elk.
In 2016, plans were underway for the wolf to be reintroduced into Killarney National Park. Two males and five females will be released along with plans for at least thirty more. This is exciting news for all wolf lovers including myself!
For more information check out this site: http://wildirelandtour.ie/wolves/.
