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Mercenary is Up!
Whoooo!! YES! Finally, I have finished re-writing the book, Mercenary.
This was not just an editing job. This was a complete revision and re-write. I’ve added scenes and changed some scenes, and fleshed it out a lot more.
The beauty of being able to revise/rewrite this series, is that not only am I catching mistakes, but I'm able to build more into the storylines. For example, with the previous version, there were things happening that didn't quite make sense until you got to book 18. I don’t believe that’s fair to the readers (and being a reader myself, I know that’d annoy me personally) so this time I've included a lot more detail and explanation, so it's clearer.
I'm hoping people like it. I LOVE the cover. Melody Simmons did an awesome job, and has done all the covers for the entire series. Yes, people, I have ALL the covers already and they are ALL gorgeous. I can’t thank her enough. While I chose the characters, she blended them into such beautiful backgrounds and completely captured the feel of the stories.
Interestingly, sci-fi romance doesn't seem to be a popular subgenre. Years ago I remember it was a large part of the paranormal romance rage, but seemed to dwindle away over time, which is a shame as there is so much scope with sci-fi romances.
For those who might be hesitant to dip their toes into this subgenre of sci-fi romance, you might want to try Outlaw, the first book in the series, which I have put up for sale for 99c at Amazon for a few weeks. I just changed the price this morning so I think it can take up to 72 hrs for the changes to take effect, but check it out in-between as it often takes less time.
Mercenary is now on Amazon and Smashwords for sale, and will be available soon at Kobo, iBooks and Barnes & Noble. Please note - I have found that most sci-fi romance readers seem to be on Kindle Unlimited, but because I know some readers prefer Kobo/B&N/iBooks and Smashwords, Mercenary will be going up at these places for about 4weeks before I flip them to KU. Unless, of course, suddenly sales sky-rocket at these other places ;-) Or at least I get enough sales to warrant leaving it there. But so far, like I said, most sci-fi romance readers seem to be at KU.
Okay, I'm off to update the website and do a few more things. I have an awesome TV horror series I’m halfway through, the Diamond Mosaic painting I want to try, and some good books calling my name. After all this I’ll be taking 2 - 3 weeks off to enjoy my downtime in-between the day job, but also to do some other chores badly needing doing. Then after that I’ll start the next Hope Bay novel.
But I will still be on-line even during my downtime, so drop me a line if you wish!
Cheers!
Ang
This was not just an editing job. This was a complete revision and re-write. I’ve added scenes and changed some scenes, and fleshed it out a lot more.
The beauty of being able to revise/rewrite this series, is that not only am I catching mistakes, but I'm able to build more into the storylines. For example, with the previous version, there were things happening that didn't quite make sense until you got to book 18. I don’t believe that’s fair to the readers (and being a reader myself, I know that’d annoy me personally) so this time I've included a lot more detail and explanation, so it's clearer.
I'm hoping people like it. I LOVE the cover. Melody Simmons did an awesome job, and has done all the covers for the entire series. Yes, people, I have ALL the covers already and they are ALL gorgeous. I can’t thank her enough. While I chose the characters, she blended them into such beautiful backgrounds and completely captured the feel of the stories.
Interestingly, sci-fi romance doesn't seem to be a popular subgenre. Years ago I remember it was a large part of the paranormal romance rage, but seemed to dwindle away over time, which is a shame as there is so much scope with sci-fi romances.
For those who might be hesitant to dip their toes into this subgenre of sci-fi romance, you might want to try Outlaw, the first book in the series, which I have put up for sale for 99c at Amazon for a few weeks. I just changed the price this morning so I think it can take up to 72 hrs for the changes to take effect, but check it out in-between as it often takes less time.
Mercenary is now on Amazon and Smashwords for sale, and will be available soon at Kobo, iBooks and Barnes & Noble. Please note - I have found that most sci-fi romance readers seem to be on Kindle Unlimited, but because I know some readers prefer Kobo/B&N/iBooks and Smashwords, Mercenary will be going up at these places for about 4weeks before I flip them to KU. Unless, of course, suddenly sales sky-rocket at these other places ;-) Or at least I get enough sales to warrant leaving it there. But so far, like I said, most sci-fi romance readers seem to be at KU.
Okay, I'm off to update the website and do a few more things. I have an awesome TV horror series I’m halfway through, the Diamond Mosaic painting I want to try, and some good books calling my name. After all this I’ll be taking 2 - 3 weeks off to enjoy my downtime in-between the day job, but also to do some other chores badly needing doing. Then after that I’ll start the next Hope Bay novel.
But I will still be on-line even during my downtime, so drop me a line if you wish!
Cheers!
Ang
Getting to the End!
Update on the current rewrite of the 3rd book in the Heart's desire Soul Destroyed sci-fi romance!
On the 2nd last round of edits.
1st round finished was the major re-write with scene changes, deletions & addits, along with grammar and spelling fixes. (Fixes? Probably just blew that grammar right out of the water then but...gotta live on the edge sometimes, baby!)
Now on the 2nd round, which is looking for missed plot holes, as well as some rewording of sentences and even deletion of words/phrases not needed - basically getting rid of useless twaddle. (Yes, I said 'twaddle'. Actually, I've become quite fond of that word the last few days. TWADDLE! Yep, sounds just as good now as it did seconds ago and yesterday and the day before!)
This round is quicker, as it's mainly reading and fixing here and there.
3rd & FINAL round I hope to start tomorrow, and this entails last checks before releasing this baby out onto the unsuspecting world!
So have 3 days off work, got the music playing softly, flask of hot coffee, and I'm going to hit the keyboard again. Working hard, people, working hard to get this done ASAP.
Okay - well OKAY! Yes, I admit I DID get diverted by watching cat videos on YouTube, but I'm back to work on this manuscript right now, I promise. ;-)
Oohh - one last thing - check out the totally AWESOME cover on my website - www.angelaverdenius.com! No blurb as yet, but the cover - thank you to cover artist Melody Simmons once again!
On the 2nd last round of edits.
1st round finished was the major re-write with scene changes, deletions & addits, along with grammar and spelling fixes. (Fixes? Probably just blew that grammar right out of the water then but...gotta live on the edge sometimes, baby!)
Now on the 2nd round, which is looking for missed plot holes, as well as some rewording of sentences and even deletion of words/phrases not needed - basically getting rid of useless twaddle. (Yes, I said 'twaddle'. Actually, I've become quite fond of that word the last few days. TWADDLE! Yep, sounds just as good now as it did seconds ago and yesterday and the day before!)
This round is quicker, as it's mainly reading and fixing here and there.
3rd & FINAL round I hope to start tomorrow, and this entails last checks before releasing this baby out onto the unsuspecting world!
So have 3 days off work, got the music playing softly, flask of hot coffee, and I'm going to hit the keyboard again. Working hard, people, working hard to get this done ASAP.
Okay - well OKAY! Yes, I admit I DID get diverted by watching cat videos on YouTube, but I'm back to work on this manuscript right now, I promise. ;-)
Oohh - one last thing - check out the totally AWESOME cover on my website - www.angelaverdenius.com! No blurb as yet, but the cover - thank you to cover artist Melody Simmons once again!
Discount Price
Hi all
just a quick touching of base to let you all know that Mercenary (bk 2 in the Heart's Desire Soul Destroyed series) is now 99c for a couple of weeks only.
So if you're not sure if you'll like sci-fi romance but have thought about giving it a go, then now's a good chance to dip your toes into the sub genre!
Mercenary is only available at Amazon - free for Kindle Unlimited, 99c for general. The link below is universal, so it will take you to the Amazon shop in your country, otherwise it will default to the US store.
hyperurl.co/Mercenary
cheers!
just a quick touching of base to let you all know that Mercenary (bk 2 in the Heart's Desire Soul Destroyed series) is now 99c for a couple of weeks only.
So if you're not sure if you'll like sci-fi romance but have thought about giving it a go, then now's a good chance to dip your toes into the sub genre!
Mercenary is only available at Amazon - free for Kindle Unlimited, 99c for general. The link below is universal, so it will take you to the Amazon shop in your country, otherwise it will default to the US store.
hyperurl.co/Mercenary
cheers!
HUNTER is released!!
Finally, Hunter,the 5th book in the sci-fi Heart's Desire Soul Destroyed series is done! Complete! Finito!
LOL
Fantastic cover (thanks to Melody Simmons). Check it out
BLURB
One savage night.
A child kidnapped, hurt in the very worst way.
A wench grown, now a bounty hunter.
She’ll hunt them down one-by-one.
The bounty hunter pack is closing in on their prey, Sabra can taste the victory.
Until she’s left dying in the snow.
One cold, bloody night.
He’s found her again.
A wounded wench, a childhood friend.
It will take all Cam has to save this lass.
If that’s not bad enough, plans are afoot, something more is happening in the galaxy, something that will touch them all - for evil dwells wherever man walks. Space pirates and outlaws, vengeance and murder…and something very alien.
*trigger warning child abuse* though the story doesn't go into a lot of indepth details about the abuse the heroine suffered at the hands of the space pirate, what is mentioned may be a trigger for anyone who has experienced it.
**
availble in ebook now from Amazon & Smashwords
ebook soon from B&N iBooks KOBO
soon in print
*please be aware that Hunter will switch to KDPSelect (Amazon exculsive) towards the end of September 2020
**
So now I'm going to do some last 'clean-up details' to do with a new release, then I plan to hit the sofa this afternoon with some horror movies. I've been going at this book hammer and tongs to get it done before I go back to work tomorrow! Then having a week or two off to recuperate before I hit the next Hope Bay novel.
Hope everyone is staying as safe as they can in this crazy world. I've seen some jaw-dropping things on TV (really, people? you REALLY did that?!).
The fires in California are horrific, my heart goes out to all caught up this terrible thing right on top of the pandemic.
Will catch up with you all again soon, I promise. It's been a crazy couple of months!
cheers
Ang
LOL
Fantastic cover (thanks to Melody Simmons). Check it out
BLURB
One savage night.
A child kidnapped, hurt in the very worst way.
A wench grown, now a bounty hunter.
She’ll hunt them down one-by-one.
The bounty hunter pack is closing in on their prey, Sabra can taste the victory.
Until she’s left dying in the snow.
One cold, bloody night.
He’s found her again.
A wounded wench, a childhood friend.
It will take all Cam has to save this lass.
If that’s not bad enough, plans are afoot, something more is happening in the galaxy, something that will touch them all - for evil dwells wherever man walks. Space pirates and outlaws, vengeance and murder…and something very alien.
*trigger warning child abuse* though the story doesn't go into a lot of indepth details about the abuse the heroine suffered at the hands of the space pirate, what is mentioned may be a trigger for anyone who has experienced it.
**
availble in ebook now from Amazon & Smashwords
ebook soon from B&N iBooks KOBO
soon in print
*please be aware that Hunter will switch to KDPSelect (Amazon exculsive) towards the end of September 2020
**
So now I'm going to do some last 'clean-up details' to do with a new release, then I plan to hit the sofa this afternoon with some horror movies. I've been going at this book hammer and tongs to get it done before I go back to work tomorrow! Then having a week or two off to recuperate before I hit the next Hope Bay novel.
Hope everyone is staying as safe as they can in this crazy world. I've seen some jaw-dropping things on TV (really, people? you REALLY did that?!).
The fires in California are horrific, my heart goes out to all caught up this terrible thing right on top of the pandemic.
Will catch up with you all again soon, I promise. It's been a crazy couple of months!
cheers
Ang
New Release: Forsaken
Yes!!!!!! Forsaken, bk 7 in the sci-fi romance Heart's Desire Soul Destroyed series has been released!!!
I have a few favourites amongst this rejuvenated (or should I say rejuvenating, since I'm not finished yet and there's still 11 books to go?!) series, and this is one of them. Sonja is such a unique and strong character, she gives these Daamens a run for their money. Face it, have you ever known a Daamen trader to be bested by a woman? Well hold your hats, because here comes Sonja!
***
Blurb
The sins of the creator. . .
The coldblooded pirate hijacked his ship, but Red didn't expect Sonja to hijack his heart, too. Now she was in danger, he wouldn't let her go.
A legacy of evil explodes in violence and blood. . .who will live, who will die. . .who will love the Forsaken?
***
Available now in ebook from:
Amazon http://hyperurl.co/HDSDF
Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
iBooks Kobo Barnes & Noble links to come - watch my website http://www.angelaverdenius.com for the links [I'm not going to bombard you every time a new link comes out ;-)]
Forsaken will be available at the above distributors until 3rd April, then will flip over to KDPS. While I normally like my books to be available in a lot of places, as I've found out, most sci-fi romance readers seem to be at KDPS, so...
Okay, that's enough taking up of your time. Just wanted to let you know about the new release. Even if you're not into sci-fi romances (and this isn't heavy on sci-fi, it's plot and character driven), at least you have an awesome coverr to check out (thanks to Melody Simmons at https://bookcoverscre8tive.com )
cheers!
I have a few favourites amongst this rejuvenated (or should I say rejuvenating, since I'm not finished yet and there's still 11 books to go?!) series, and this is one of them. Sonja is such a unique and strong character, she gives these Daamens a run for their money. Face it, have you ever known a Daamen trader to be bested by a woman? Well hold your hats, because here comes Sonja!
***
Blurb
The sins of the creator. . .
The coldblooded pirate hijacked his ship, but Red didn't expect Sonja to hijack his heart, too. Now she was in danger, he wouldn't let her go.
A legacy of evil explodes in violence and blood. . .who will live, who will die. . .who will love the Forsaken?
***
Available now in ebook from:
Amazon http://hyperurl.co/HDSDF
Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
iBooks Kobo Barnes & Noble links to come - watch my website http://www.angelaverdenius.com for the links [I'm not going to bombard you every time a new link comes out ;-)]
Forsaken will be available at the above distributors until 3rd April, then will flip over to KDPS. While I normally like my books to be available in a lot of places, as I've found out, most sci-fi romance readers seem to be at KDPS, so...
Okay, that's enough taking up of your time. Just wanted to let you know about the new release. Even if you're not into sci-fi romances (and this isn't heavy on sci-fi, it's plot and character driven), at least you have an awesome coverr to check out (thanks to Melody Simmons at https://bookcoverscre8tive.com )
cheers!
Witch - new release!
Whoo hooooo! Finally finished re-editing 'Witch', bk 8 in the Heart's Desire Soul Destroyed sci-fi romance series.
Here's the blurb:
In a bid to save a boy's soul from powerful dark forces, a famous witch and a notorious space pirate must unite. Together they will face the mysteries of the unknown, and an inheritance of powers untapped.
Evil is coming. It invades the most sacred of places, seeking to capture and destroy.
Beulah and Sinya are going to meet it head-on.
For love, for loyalty…for everything they believe in.
~*~*~*~*~
Previously published as 'Soul of a Witch', it has a new cover (super cool) and has been re-edited. I have to admit there weren't any changes in the storyline, just a 'tightening' of some sentences and a bit of a juggle with some words, but that was it.
I'd forgotten how cool it was to write this story way-back-when, my first foray into 'witchy' writing LOL. That touch of paranormal wet my appetite to do more later. Mind you, by the time I get this series done, who knows? So saying, only 10 books left to go! If I push it, I might get 2 or 3 more out this year...but let's see what life throws at me, as we all know what life does!
So you can check out the awesome cover here (sorry, I don't know how to do a link without printing out the whole website link!) - http://www.angelaverdenius.com
If you're not into sci-fi romance, no worries - but you gotta admire the cover - courtesy of Melody Simmons. ;-)
Available now in ebook from Amazon & Smashwords (Kobo, iBooks and B&N coming soon, watch the website!)
print: coming soon from Amazon.
Please be aware that 'Witch' will flip to KDPSelect in July sometime (as that's where most of the sci-fi romance readers seem to be!)
Now for my clean up of my computer and desk, then flop on the sofa and nurse this dastardly head cold!
Stay safe, my friends, and have a lovely day!
Here's the blurb:
In a bid to save a boy's soul from powerful dark forces, a famous witch and a notorious space pirate must unite. Together they will face the mysteries of the unknown, and an inheritance of powers untapped.
Evil is coming. It invades the most sacred of places, seeking to capture and destroy.
Beulah and Sinya are going to meet it head-on.
For love, for loyalty…for everything they believe in.
~*~*~*~*~
Previously published as 'Soul of a Witch', it has a new cover (super cool) and has been re-edited. I have to admit there weren't any changes in the storyline, just a 'tightening' of some sentences and a bit of a juggle with some words, but that was it.
I'd forgotten how cool it was to write this story way-back-when, my first foray into 'witchy' writing LOL. That touch of paranormal wet my appetite to do more later. Mind you, by the time I get this series done, who knows? So saying, only 10 books left to go! If I push it, I might get 2 or 3 more out this year...but let's see what life throws at me, as we all know what life does!
So you can check out the awesome cover here (sorry, I don't know how to do a link without printing out the whole website link!) - http://www.angelaverdenius.com
If you're not into sci-fi romance, no worries - but you gotta admire the cover - courtesy of Melody Simmons. ;-)
Available now in ebook from Amazon & Smashwords (Kobo, iBooks and B&N coming soon, watch the website!)
print: coming soon from Amazon.
Please be aware that 'Witch' will flip to KDPSelect in July sometime (as that's where most of the sci-fi romance readers seem to be!)
Now for my clean up of my computer and desk, then flop on the sofa and nurse this dastardly head cold!
Stay safe, my friends, and have a lovely day!
