Summer Devon's Blog, page 4
December 14, 2013
Alter Ego's book is on sale (taken from my blog).
Thank You, Mrs. M is doing the Kindle Countdown thing now. http://amzn.com/B0075O2BV0
For the next 4 days, XX hours, XX minutes and XX seconds, it's only 99 cents.
I'd go look up and copy/paste the right numbers, but it would all be a lie by the time you read this anyway. Yep, I still like that countdown thing.
This book also recently showed up in an article. http://www.heroesandheartbreakers.com... *
I like the book; Kathy likes it; someone at RT likes it. http://www.rtbookreviews.com/book-rev... ***
Otherwise?
This has never sold very well and when I tried to give it away, people wouldn't meet my gaze--they checked their wrists when everyone knows no one wears watches anymore.
BE A TREND-SETTER AND READ THIS BOOK. ONLY 99 CENTS.
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* it [uses] the basic plot of Jean Webster's Daddy Long-Legs in a way which captures its essential spirit but also creates something intriguingly new...Rothwell's story is wonderful in its own right, but it also added something new to my understanding of Daddy Long-Legs.
*** 4.5 stars This is a sweet, funny and emotional tale. This modern take on Daddy-Long-Legs, by Jean Webster, has wonderful, fully developed characters. The brief mention of sexual and drug themes contributes to the gritty reality of the character's world. This incredible story will appeal to adult as well as young readers.
For the next 4 days, XX hours, XX minutes and XX seconds, it's only 99 cents.
I'd go look up and copy/paste the right numbers, but it would all be a lie by the time you read this anyway. Yep, I still like that countdown thing.
This book also recently showed up in an article. http://www.heroesandheartbreakers.com... *
I like the book; Kathy likes it; someone at RT likes it. http://www.rtbookreviews.com/book-rev... ***
Otherwise?
This has never sold very well and when I tried to give it away, people wouldn't meet my gaze--they checked their wrists when everyone knows no one wears watches anymore.
BE A TREND-SETTER AND READ THIS BOOK. ONLY 99 CENTS.
_________________________________________
* it [uses] the basic plot of Jean Webster's Daddy Long-Legs in a way which captures its essential spirit but also creates something intriguingly new...Rothwell's story is wonderful in its own right, but it also added something new to my understanding of Daddy Long-Legs.
*** 4.5 stars This is a sweet, funny and emotional tale. This modern take on Daddy-Long-Legs, by Jean Webster, has wonderful, fully developed characters. The brief mention of sexual and drug themes contributes to the gritty reality of the character's world. This incredible story will appeal to adult as well as young readers.
December 6, 2013
such a poser
Our book coming out later this month has a cool cover.
I like it. It fits the slightly neurotic character of John. But that model is such a hussy--I see him everywhere, glaring from bunch of covers.
He's no Jimmy Thomas.
Now THERE IS THE FACE that launches a gazillion books.
The guy on Gent's Madness tries hard but can't come close to the number of covers sporting the smirking blond man. He is everywhere.
Turns out authors keep creating blond characters but there isn't an army of cute blond men suitable for covers in the cheap-pix world, that's why we see him so often.
I like it. It fits the slightly neurotic character of John. But that model is such a hussy--I see him everywhere, glaring from bunch of covers. He's no Jimmy Thomas.
Now THERE IS THE FACE that launches a gazillion books.The guy on Gent's Madness tries hard but can't come close to the number of covers sporting the smirking blond man. He is everywhere.
Turns out authors keep creating blond characters but there isn't an army of cute blond men suitable for covers in the cheap-pix world, that's why we see him so often.
November 12, 2013
my alter ego just published a new book!
A brand new m/f historical by Kate Rothwell
Hey! LOOK! The Earl, a Girl, and a Promise is up on amazon.
When a nearly naked woman crashes into his arms, Paul, the new Earl of Latterly, knows he’s left his monk-like world behind. Raised apart from females by his misogynist father, Paul hardly knows how to speak with the delightful girl who’s dashed out of the dance hall. But in a single night’s tryst, they discover a passion he’s long denied himself. Yet to his dismay, he learns Emma is the adopted sister of the very man he seeks. The true heir to the earldom, Paul’s ne’er-do-well cousin.
Although she’s tried to escape her free-loving mother’s reputation, Emma consents to one night of lust…for a price. But as her heart falls for the stranger, she forgoes payment and flees into the night. Only to find Paul on her doorstep again, seeking her brother. And offering an inheritance that will change her family’s lives forever.
Her rapscallion brother needs training to blend with the ton, and Paul needs Emma’s help. Fear of becoming his eccentric father makes Paul skittish, and Emma’s outré family keeps the waters well-churned. But as Paul fulfills his promise to reveal the true heir, he and Emma must forge a new path to love. Before their pasts rob them of true happiness.
Note: This book contains explicit sexual content and graphic language. It is hotter than many titles by Kate Rothwell.
The the fuss and bother I've done in the past with new releases isn't happening with this one. I do blog-tourish things. I go comment everywhere. And I end up unable to write for a couple of weeks afterwards because my brain gets shoveled into a different mindset--one I intensely dislike. So I'm just putting this out, quietly. At least when the book gets ignored this time I know there's a good reason for it!
Does that sound like a nose cut off to spite my face? (and I was embarrassingly old when I figured out the phrase was " to spite my face" not "to despite my face.") Naw. Not how it feels.
About this book.
I wrote this a few years ago, back when I had an agent, and it kept nearly getting bought by New York. One editor said she'd just published a storyline that was similar. Another said it didn't have the right kind of sex she liked. Another liked my style but thought it wasn't dark enough.
So okay, no New York. Let's all prove New York wrong and buy a gazillion trillion copies of it. Make that prolific yet undiscovered Rothwell a feel-good success story that shows up on the front page of Amazon.
Although I might give in and do some bribery later. I'm thinking -- how about giving away a Kindle or something? Eventually. Maybe. I have to think about this one. Right now I'm going to go demand Mike make some cookies to celebrate--and to warm up this house.
Hey! LOOK! The Earl, a Girl, and a Promise is up on amazon.
When a nearly naked woman crashes into his arms, Paul, the new Earl of Latterly, knows he’s left his monk-like world behind. Raised apart from females by his misogynist father, Paul hardly knows how to speak with the delightful girl who’s dashed out of the dance hall. But in a single night’s tryst, they discover a passion he’s long denied himself. Yet to his dismay, he learns Emma is the adopted sister of the very man he seeks. The true heir to the earldom, Paul’s ne’er-do-well cousin.
Although she’s tried to escape her free-loving mother’s reputation, Emma consents to one night of lust…for a price. But as her heart falls for the stranger, she forgoes payment and flees into the night. Only to find Paul on her doorstep again, seeking her brother. And offering an inheritance that will change her family’s lives forever.
Her rapscallion brother needs training to blend with the ton, and Paul needs Emma’s help. Fear of becoming his eccentric father makes Paul skittish, and Emma’s outré family keeps the waters well-churned. But as Paul fulfills his promise to reveal the true heir, he and Emma must forge a new path to love. Before their pasts rob them of true happiness.
Note: This book contains explicit sexual content and graphic language. It is hotter than many titles by Kate Rothwell.
The the fuss and bother I've done in the past with new releases isn't happening with this one. I do blog-tourish things. I go comment everywhere. And I end up unable to write for a couple of weeks afterwards because my brain gets shoveled into a different mindset--one I intensely dislike. So I'm just putting this out, quietly. At least when the book gets ignored this time I know there's a good reason for it!
Does that sound like a nose cut off to spite my face? (and I was embarrassingly old when I figured out the phrase was " to spite my face" not "to despite my face.") Naw. Not how it feels.
About this book.
I wrote this a few years ago, back when I had an agent, and it kept nearly getting bought by New York. One editor said she'd just published a storyline that was similar. Another said it didn't have the right kind of sex she liked. Another liked my style but thought it wasn't dark enough.
So okay, no New York. Let's all prove New York wrong and buy a gazillion trillion copies of it. Make that prolific yet undiscovered Rothwell a feel-good success story that shows up on the front page of Amazon.
Although I might give in and do some bribery later. I'm thinking -- how about giving away a Kindle or something? Eventually. Maybe. I have to think about this one. Right now I'm going to go demand Mike make some cookies to celebrate--and to warm up this house.
October 16, 2013
good poetry from my blog
I showed my kid to the serenity prayer:
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
The courage to change the things I can,
And wisdom to know the difference.
and he introduced me to Lord Byron's prayer for poo:
O Cloacina, Goddess of this place,
Look on thy suppliants with a smiling face.
Soft, yet cohesive let their offerings flow,
Not rashly swift nor insolently slow.
This demonstrates why you want to raise nerds.
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
The courage to change the things I can,
And wisdom to know the difference.
and he introduced me to Lord Byron's prayer for poo:
O Cloacina, Goddess of this place,
Look on thy suppliants with a smiling face.
Soft, yet cohesive let their offerings flow,
Not rashly swift nor insolently slow.
This demonstrates why you want to raise nerds.
October 1, 2013
new book! release day for meeeee
"The plot is rich in detail and subtle in message, and Peter’s relationship with Colin is thoroughly and playfully sexy, joyfully leading readers through a truly romantic journey toward happiness." --STARRED review, Publisher's Weekly
Happy release day to me! my new ebook
Happy release day to me! my new ebook
September 21, 2013
I think we can all agree
What we need now is a link to the Cuban Pete dancing spider and thank goodness, here it is, at last.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7nFTD...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7nFTD...
September 10, 2013
A book cover!
This is for the next Devon-Dee m/m historical which will be out February 18. 2014.
In the meantime, I'm posting this cover all over the internet because I can.
In the meantime, I'm posting this cover all over the internet because I can.
August 29, 2013
Sibling Rivals coming in October
I've fretted about this book. It hasn't gotten the best response. I even tried to find someone to blame.
But then Publisher's Weekly gave it a starred review and I've abandoned that neurosis (this week, anyway).
here, look -- here's a chunk of the review:
"The plot is rich in detail and subtle in message, and Peter’s relationship with Colin is thoroughly and playfully sexy, joyfully leading readers through a truly romantic journey toward happiness." I've almost memorized the review.
In other news, Junk is a fun book.
But then Publisher's Weekly gave it a starred review and I've abandoned that neurosis (this week, anyway).
here, look -- here's a chunk of the review:
"The plot is rich in detail and subtle in message, and Peter’s relationship with Colin is thoroughly and playfully sexy, joyfully leading readers through a truly romantic journey toward happiness." I've almost memorized the review.
In other news, Junk is a fun book.
August 17, 2013
Want a Kate Rothwell Title? Free?
This blog post is my version of netgalley. Promo, baby, but not pushy.
Here, let me copy/paste from my other blog:
Psst. Hey! How about a free book?
Email me, katerothwell at gmail.com I'll send it, no strings attached. Obviously I want people to post reviews and that's why I'm giving it away. But if you can't bring yourself to write a review, I won't hold it against you. I know how it is.
I've just discovered that the more people who have copies (and who got them from me rather than stole them from pirate sites) the more copies I end up selling, eventually. So okay? Let me know.
Consider this note a form of netgalley -- and the pre-real-release party continues.
4.5 Stars!
"Rothwell's historical romance is pleasing from every angle!"
--RT Bookreviews Magazine
Love Between the Lines
Danger won’t deter this intrepid reporter—even when life and love are on the line.
Sir Gideon Langham wants the best for his flagship newspaper. Hiring daring female reporter Lizzie Drury, aka “Trudy Tildon,” seems like a smart decision—until he finds himself falling for her. He knows she’ll risk everything to get a story, including one that puts both their lives in danger.
Lizzie longs to write real, in-depth articles. When handsome Sir Gideon offers her a job as more than a stringer, she reluctantly leaves her New York beat for unfamiliar London. But as she pursues a murder investigation, ghosts from her past become all too real.
Digging up dirt attracts the attention of powerful forces who won’t hesitate to stop Lizzie dead. Hanging in the balance are Gideon’s reputation—and Lizzie’s life. In a race to find a killer, Lizzie and Gideon must learn to trust each other…before it’s too late.
Here, let me copy/paste from my other blog:
Psst. Hey! How about a free book?
Email me, katerothwell at gmail.com I'll send it, no strings attached. Obviously I want people to post reviews and that's why I'm giving it away. But if you can't bring yourself to write a review, I won't hold it against you. I know how it is.
I've just discovered that the more people who have copies (and who got them from me rather than stole them from pirate sites) the more copies I end up selling, eventually. So okay? Let me know.
Consider this note a form of netgalley -- and the pre-real-release party continues.
4.5 Stars!
"Rothwell's historical romance is pleasing from every angle!"
--RT Bookreviews Magazine
Love Between the Lines
Danger won’t deter this intrepid reporter—even when life and love are on the line.
Sir Gideon Langham wants the best for his flagship newspaper. Hiring daring female reporter Lizzie Drury, aka “Trudy Tildon,” seems like a smart decision—until he finds himself falling for her. He knows she’ll risk everything to get a story, including one that puts both their lives in danger.
Lizzie longs to write real, in-depth articles. When handsome Sir Gideon offers her a job as more than a stringer, she reluctantly leaves her New York beat for unfamiliar London. But as she pursues a murder investigation, ghosts from her past become all too real.
Digging up dirt attracts the attention of powerful forces who won’t hesitate to stop Lizzie dead. Hanging in the balance are Gideon’s reputation—and Lizzie’s life. In a race to find a killer, Lizzie and Gideon must learn to trust each other…before it’s too late.
July 25, 2013
You'll thank me for this
Over at my real world blog, I tell you how to get audiobooks for 99 cents. These are all public domain titles, but these audiobooks are read by professionals and most sound fabulous. You get the books on your kindle (or computer) free and then use whispersync to pick up the audiobooks. I'm ready for some more Oscar Wilde any second now.
In other news, my friend bought me a hula doll for my dashboard. It's genuine Hawaiian kitsch made in China. It's even better than I'd hoped.
In other news, my friend bought me a hula doll for my dashboard. It's genuine Hawaiian kitsch made in China. It's even better than I'd hoped.
