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IndieReCon 2014

With the release of Honor's Knight in only 2 weeks away, I emerge from my writing cave to announce that I'll be at this year's IndieReCon, a free online writing convention for authors with a focus on self publishing, marketing, editing, and other topics of general writerly interest running Feb 25-27! 
I'll be there talking about writing fast with a new essay update looking back at 2 years of 10k a day. I'll also be doing a live chat at 5:15 on Tuesday, Feb 25 on all manner of writing and publishing topics. That said, there's a lot more going on at this convention than just me. Here's the full 2014 schedule, and as you see, it's pretty rad. I'll be attending a lot of these chats myself just as a con goer, and I'll tweet when I do in case you want to join me. Let's talk some shop and have fun!
Speaking of shop talk, I'd like to piggyback on this announcement for a moment to set my own shop straight. Between being a guest at a self publishing convention and the fact that the first book in my new series, Nice Dragons Finish Last (coming in July 2014!) will be self published, it might seem like I'm jumping ship. To that, I say there's more than two ships in the sea of publishing. 
At this point in my career, I've done big NY traditional publishing and I've done self publishing, and I've had pretty good luck with both. But like the sea I just compared it to, publishing is ever changing, and the smart author is always open to trying something new. So that's what I'm doing, trying something new, and I'll be sure to let you all know how it turns out. 
In the meanwhile, whatever your end publishing choice, I think there's a lot to be learned from successful self published authors. I've met a lot of authors over the years, and the self publishing folks are hands down the most savvy when it comes to marketing, promotion, and the business of being a writer. So I'm going to see if I can't learn something new from the experts. If you're interested in being a writer, I hope you'll come join me. Registration is free, so it's not like you'll be out anything if you don't like it. Considering the schedule and the guest list, though, I have high hopes!
See you there!

Grand Prize Giveaway!

Oh, what a crazy seven days this has been, but now, at last, we've come to grand finale. Time to announce the grand prize winner. Drum roll, please...


And the official winner of the HONOR'S KNIGHT raffle is... Jessi! WOOOO!!!!
Jessi! You win signed copies of both FORTUNE'S PAWN and HONOR'S KNIGHT plus a $50 Amazon.com gift card! HOORAY! Please contact me with your address and how you'd like the books made out and I shall send your prize post haste!
And with that, our raffle is over! Thank you to everyone who helped me spread the word about Devi. You have all be a giant help and I couldn't do any of this without you. Seriously. Without readers, I have no job. I OWE YOU MY LIFE... O__O
*Ahem* well, thank you again for everything and congratulations to all the winners! I am dedicating tomorrow to mailing books (assuming the mail is still working what with this ice storm). Weather permitting, all prizes will be mailed tomorrow. Thank you again, and I hope you love HONOR'S KNIGHT!!

Day 7 Winner and Grand Prize Hype!

Okay, I TOTALLY BLANKED and didn't post a winner yesterday. I'm really sorry, and without further ado, Monday's winner is....Carl V. Anderson!!! Come on down!!



Thank you so much for helping promo this book! Please contact me with your address and how you'd like the book made out.

And with that, this is our FINAL DAY! I'll be announcing the grand prize winner tonight (for reals this time), and it's anyone's game. Keep spreading the word about HONOR'S KNIGHT and Devi in general and posting about it in the comments on the original post and I'll keep tallying your entries!

Again, thank you everyone for helping me launch this book! Sometimes book promo can feel like so much shouting into the void, and I want you to know that I really, really appreciate all your help. I couldn't do this without you!

See ya'll tonight!!

- Rachel

Day 6 Winner!!

And today's winner is....Conal O'Neill!! Yaaaay!



Thank you so much for helping me get the word out about Devi! Please contact me with your address and how you'd like the book made out. Remember, you are still eligible for the grand prize, so keep entering!

And for everyone who didn't win, there are still 2 more days (one more contest day and then the grand prize give away on Tuesday!) to win free books, so keep spreading the word about HONOR'S KNIGHT and posting about it in the comments on the original post. Everyday is a new day to enter. The more you spread the word, the more chances you have to win!!

Thank you everyone for helping me launch HONOR'S KNIGHT!!!

Day 5 Winner!

And today's winner is...Lali!!! HOORAY!!



I was so happy when your number came up because you have DEFINITELY gone above and beyond and I can't say how amazingly grateful I am for everything you've done! Thank you a million times for helping me get the word out about HONOR'S KNIGHT!

Please contact me with your address and how you'd like the book made out. Remember, you are still eligible for the grand prize, so keep entering!

And for everyone who didn't win, there are still 2 more days to win free books and the grand prize, so keep spreading the word about HONOR'S KNIGHT and posting about it in the comments on the original post. Everyday is a new day to enter. The more you spread the word, the more chances you have to win!!

Thank you everyone for helping me launch HONOR'S KNIGHT!!!

Day 4 Winner!

And today's winner is....Trisha Gupta!! WOOO!


You do, indeed! (And happy early birthday!!)

Thank you thank you thank you for helping to spread the word about Devi! Please contact me with your address and how you'd like the book made out. Remember, you are still eligible for the grand prize, so keep entering!

And for everyone who didn't win, there are still 3 more days to win free books and the grand prize, so keep spreading the word about HONOR'S KNIGHT and posting about it in the comments on the original post. Everyday is a new day to enter. The more you spread the word, the more chances you have to win!!

Thank you everyone for helping me launch HONOR'S KNIGHT!!!

Day 3 Winner!

And today's winner is....Deshipley!! I hope you're ready for more Devi!


Thank you thank you thank you for helping to spread the word and for being my fan! Please contact me with your address and how you'd like the book made out! Remember, you are still eligible for the grand prize, so keep entering!

And for everyone who didn't win, there are still 4 more days to win free books and the grand prize, so keep spreading the word about HONOR'S KNIGHT and posting about it in the comments on the original post. Everyday is a new day to enter. The more you spread the word, the more chances you have to win!!

Thank you everyone for helping me launch HONOR'S KNIGHT!!!

Day 2 Winner!

(Sorry for the late post, kiddo got the best of me!)

And without further ado, today's winner is....Carol Feeney!! HOORAY!!!




Again, mega props and thanks for helping me out, Carol! Please contact me with your address and how you'd like the book made out Remember, you are still eligible for the grand prize, so keep entering!

And for everyone who didn't win, there are still 5 more days to win free books and the grand prize, so keep spreading the word about HONOR'S KNIGHT and posting about it in the comments on the original post. Everyday is a new day to enter. The more you spread the word, the more chances you have to win!!

Thank you everyone for helping me launch HONOR'S KNIGHT!!!

Day 1 Winner!!

And the winner for the first day (okay, first 8 hours) is.... Hisham El-Far !! Wooo!! In keeping with today's Phineas and Ferb theme, here's a baby Perry to celebrate!


Awww, so cute and lethal!

Anyway, please contact me with your address and how you'd like the book make out, and I will mail it off! Remember, you are still eligible for the grand prize, so keep entering!

And for everyone who didn't win, there are still 6 more days to win free books and the grand prize, so keep spreading the word about HONOR'S KNIGHT and posting about it in the comments on the original post. Everyday is a new day to enter. The more you spread the word, the more chances you have to win!!

Thank you everyone for helping me launch HONOR'S KNIGHT!!!

The Official HONOR'S KNIGHT Raffle!!

It's finally here!!

HONOR'S KNIGHT, sequel to FORTUNE'S PAWN and the second to last book in the Devi Morris Paradox trilogy, doesn't officially come out until February 25, but that's not how we roll here at Casa de Aaron/Bach.
Note the awesome Felicia Day quote on the cover! *Squeeeeee!*
Yes, the lovely folks at Orbit have sent me a huge box of books, and since I've already read the story a few times, I thought, why not give them away? 
Raffle time!!
As per usual, I will be giving away seven signed books, one per day until next Tuesday, Feb 11. There will also be a Grand Prize Winner who will receive signed copies of both Paradox novels plus a $50 Amazon.com gift card! You know, so you can buy even more books! As usual, winners will be selected once a day leading up to the Grand Prize Winner on Tuesday.
Don't they look awesome together? Don't you want them?! (And yes, this is a picture of my brag shelf with space left for HEAVEN'S QUEEN, and yes, those are Phineas and Ferb Uno cards. Don't you want to play Phineas and Ferb Uno?)
Now, if you've been following my blog, you know how this works, but for everyone one else, here are the deets:
Official HONOR'S KNIGHT Raffle Rules!The Prizes!As mentioned above, I am giving away 7 personalized signed copies of HONOR'S KNIGHT or FORTUNE'S PAWN, your choice, one for each day from today (Tuesday, Feb 4) until Tuesday, February 11! On the final day, I will also be drawing one grand prize winner who will receive signed copies of both released Paradox novels plus a $50 Amazon.com gift card!
How to EnterTo win these amazing prizes, all you have to do is spread the word that HONOR'S KNIGHT is coming out on February 25! Post about Devi on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, your blog, or any other social platform of your choice. And if you've already read the the first book, I will also count reviews of FORTUNE'S PAWN left on Goodreads, Amazon, Barnes & Nobel, or other large online book site toward your entries, because reviews are awesome! Once you've spread the word, simply drop me a note in the comments below letting me know what you did and I'll enter you into the pot.
This is a raffle, which means you can enter multiple times. Every time you post about HONOR'S KNIGHT somewhere on the internet (or even in real life! I'll totally count putting up a flyer if you roll old school!) put it in the comments below with a link. Pin the cover, post on Twitter, and mention the book on your blog? That's 3 entries! Tell me so in the comments below and I'll enter your name 3 times.
I'll be drawing from the comments on this post (meaning this post here on my actual blog! If you're reading this on the Goodreads automatic repost of my blog, you have to come to my site and leave your comments on the original thread or I won't see your entry!). Winners will be selected every day at 7:00 PM EST, including today! The sooner you enter, the more chances you have to win!
The grand prize drawing will be on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11th at 7:00 PM, east coast US time (EST). After that entries will be closed and I'll be mailing out a lot of books!
Boring Rules StuffSince postage is murder and I'm doing this myself, I'm afraid this contest is only open to people living in the US, Canada, and the UK. Only one entry per social network per day (no posting it a million times on Twitter for a million entries :P). Readers who win one of the earlier signed copies will still be eligible for the grand prize at the end, but since they already have a book coming to them, I'll pick a new winner to get the extra copy.
And that's the contest! If you have any questions, please contact me! If you want to read a sample of FORTUNE'S PAWN, you can do that here.
Good Luck!And please spread the word of the contest around. If I get a ton of people, I'll just give away more books to keep the chances even. Thanks for playing!