Michelle Styles's Blog, page 11
June 5, 2014
Cover Reveal for Saved by the Viking Warrior
This has to be one of my favourite covers.
Available for preorder on Amazon, AmazonUK, Barnes and Noble, , Book Depository.
Available for preorder on Amazon, AmazonUK, Barnes and Noble, , Book Depository.
April 10, 2014
Back cover blurb for Saved By the Viking Warrior
My editor just sent this through and I really love it.
"THERE IS NO ONE. I TRAVEL ALONE. I LIVE ALONE. ALWAYS."Battle-scarred Thrand the Destroyer has only one thing on his mind: settling old scores. But with the beautiful Lady of Lingfold as his prisoner, the unyielding warrior starts to dream of a loving wife and a home to call his own.Cwen is also seeking justice, but she knows the fragile alliance she’s built with Thrand will only last as long as they share a common enemy. Unless they can find a way to leave revenge to the gods to forge a new life together.
It comes out in September 2014. And you can read an excerpt here.
"THERE IS NO ONE. I TRAVEL ALONE. I LIVE ALONE. ALWAYS."Battle-scarred Thrand the Destroyer has only one thing on his mind: settling old scores. But with the beautiful Lady of Lingfold as his prisoner, the unyielding warrior starts to dream of a loving wife and a home to call his own.Cwen is also seeking justice, but she knows the fragile alliance she’s built with Thrand will only last as long as they share a common enemy. Unless they can find a way to leave revenge to the gods to forge a new life together.
It comes out in September 2014. And you can read an excerpt here.
March 21, 2014
Goodreads giveaway for Return of the Viking Warrior
My Goodreads giveaway for Return of the VIking Warrior is now live.
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Goodreads Book Giveaway
Return of the Viking Warrior by Michelle Styles Giveaway ends April 28, 2014.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win
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Goodreads Book Giveaway
Return of the Viking Warrior by Michelle Styles Giveaway ends April 28, 2014. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win
March 20, 2014
Return of the VIking Warrior excerpt
Time swiftly marches on. I am currently working on my latest but suddenly realised that I have not put up an excerpt for Return of the Viking Warrior. You can find it here. And if you are interested I have alos put up an excerpt for Saved by the Viking Warrior. The two are not linked btw.The Goodreads giveaway will be sorted in the next few days.
I am expecting my author copies to arrive within the week....
February 4, 2014
Cover Reveal Return of the VIking Warrior
Events have rather over taken me which is the reason for the long silence. Long story but my father in law is living with us now and my mother in law who is later stage dementia has been taken into care.
I am slowly writing my current wip but it is slow going.
Not entirely sure why Ash is ginger but I love the cover model for Kara. Overall it has a good feel.
I am slowly writing my current wip but it is slow going.
Not entirely sure why Ash is ginger but I love the cover model for Kara. Overall it has a good feel.December 20, 2013
The Back Cover blurb for The return of the Viking Warrior
This is the back cover blurb for my book which comes out in May 2014:
THE VIKING CLAIMS HIS WIFE
Kara Olofdottar thanked the gods when she married her childhood hero Ash Hringson. But this fearless raider has been gone so long, his proud arrogance is the only memory she retains of him. Now she must remarry to protect her lands for her son.
But then, on her wedding day, the conquering warrior returns to gasps of horror and surprise! After all, Ash was supposed to be dead, though to Kara's starved gaze he seems very much flesh and blood…and less than impressed to find his beautiful wife intent on marrying someone else!
THE VIKING CLAIMS HIS WIFE
Kara Olofdottar thanked the gods when she married her childhood hero Ash Hringson. But this fearless raider has been gone so long, his proud arrogance is the only memory she retains of him. Now she must remarry to protect her lands for her son.
But then, on her wedding day, the conquering warrior returns to gasps of horror and surprise! After all, Ash was supposed to be dead, though to Kara's starved gaze he seems very much flesh and blood…and less than impressed to find his beautiful wife intent on marrying someone else!
December 11, 2013
Harlequin Historical Author Giveaway 12 December: Michelle Styles
12 December is my day for the Harlequin Historical Holiday giveaway. My prize is a goodie box which includes: a box of Northumberland tea, chocolate dipped shortbread from the Heatherslaw bakery, a Roman wall fridge magnet, a tote bag from the Northumberland tartan company with a Northumberland tartan heart on the front (Northumberland tartan or shepherd’s plaid dates from 263 AD and is a black and white check) as well as a signed book of mine (winner’s choice). Overall value over £20 and I will ship it internationally. I will do the draw on Saturday 14 December 2013To enter: email contest@michellestyles.co.uk with the answer to the following question Paying the Viking’s Price is set in which year? Hint read the excerpt. Please put Holiday Giveaway 2013 as the subject. All entries go forward to the grand prize draw for the Kindle Fire HDX. You can read the terms and conditions here. Void where prohibited.
Currently my Regency Hattie Wilkinson Meets Her Match is on super special discount for Amazon.co.uk kindle users of 59p ! Iive no idea of the price on Amazon.com because it doesn't allow me to check prices (sigh!)
Paying the Viking’s Price is on sale at Amazon.co.uk (£3.74 print, £2.99 kindle)
November 27, 2013
Harlequin Historical Advent Calendar Giveway
The Harlequin Historical Authors Holiday Giveaway is back. In the spirit of an Advent calendar, the authors are giving away daily prizes and a Grand Prize of a Kindle Fire HDX Wi-Fi (or equivalent tablet depending on your location). Play every day for more chances to win. The Rules: Each participating author will have an activity planned on their website for their special day. You may be asked to comment on a blog, find an ornament, or visit a Facebook page. For each day you participate, your name will be entered into the Grand Prize drawing. At the end of the month on December 23, one day from the calendar will be randomly selected. One of the entrants from that day will then be randomly selected to win the Kindle. The more days you visit, the better your chances! Happy Holidays and we look forward to seeing you. Click here for official rules and eligibility. 
Participating Authors Grand Prize Drawing - December 23
Participating Authors Grand Prize Drawing - December 23
October 11, 2013
OneNote and the author
One of the things I'm attempting to do while waiting for my editor's thoughts ( they are now down on apper apaprently but she wants to add some other colleagues' insights) is to come to grips with OneNote.
Jami Davenport put something on the PAN loop about a cheat sheet for authors which explains the basic thinking.
OneNote comes with Microsoft Office. If you don't have it, you can download a version.
OneNote is an easy way to share various info -- think authors creating a continuity and needing to have a *bible* of notes which is shared between several people and can be updated by them.
It is also easy to transfer research between notebooks.
In theory it means capturing images/urls from the internet is easy. And I should not have to rely on my scraps of paper.
There are apparently apps for various tablets and smart phone.
What it is not -- a replacement for Word or for getting the words down on paper.
It is a great way to capture thoughts and images and have them there at your fingertips. This is particularly useful when you come to revise a project that has been sitting for several months and you discover you have to write a new scene and have forgotten various bits and what you had is now lost somewhere. You then lose an hour searching, can't find the scrap of paper but do unearth several interesting bits of info. You then proceed on a wing and prayer, knowing that the one last read through should bring any discrpencies only to have an eagle eyed copy editor mention that you have given two different very minor characters the same name etc. There are reasons why I keep of list of all named characters (if I can find it!)
OneNote does have a searchable feature whic will search through all your notebooks. There is even a place to put unfiled notes.
Having played around with it for a bit, it does make sense. However, I still like to do my plotting with pad and pen. Totally off screen
It is best to have a notebook for each project. You can have various sections such as character, plot, settings, research info etc.
Under character, you can have different pages. There is a tab on the right side which lists pages and subpages. So you could have a list of characters, a seperate page for each main character and within the main characters page, have subpages for backstory etc.
Jami Davenport put something on the PAN loop about a cheat sheet for authors which explains the basic thinking.
OneNote comes with Microsoft Office. If you don't have it, you can download a version.
OneNote is an easy way to share various info -- think authors creating a continuity and needing to have a *bible* of notes which is shared between several people and can be updated by them.
It is also easy to transfer research between notebooks.
In theory it means capturing images/urls from the internet is easy. And I should not have to rely on my scraps of paper.
There are apparently apps for various tablets and smart phone.
What it is not -- a replacement for Word or for getting the words down on paper.
It is a great way to capture thoughts and images and have them there at your fingertips. This is particularly useful when you come to revise a project that has been sitting for several months and you discover you have to write a new scene and have forgotten various bits and what you had is now lost somewhere. You then lose an hour searching, can't find the scrap of paper but do unearth several interesting bits of info. You then proceed on a wing and prayer, knowing that the one last read through should bring any discrpencies only to have an eagle eyed copy editor mention that you have given two different very minor characters the same name etc. There are reasons why I keep of list of all named characters (if I can find it!)
OneNote does have a searchable feature whic will search through all your notebooks. There is even a place to put unfiled notes.
Having played around with it for a bit, it does make sense. However, I still like to do my plotting with pad and pen. Totally off screen
It is best to have a notebook for each project. You can have various sections such as character, plot, settings, research info etc.
Under character, you can have different pages. There is a tab on the right side which lists pages and subpages. So you could have a list of characters, a seperate page for each main character and within the main characters page, have subpages for backstory etc.
September 23, 2013
Goodreads Giveaway for Paying the Viking's Price
Paying the Viking's Price will be released on1 November so I am doing a giveway in conjunction with Goodreads.
I will also be sending out my newsletter soon which will have another chance for people to win a signed copy. So if you haven't signed up, please do so. I only send out newsletters when I have a book out...
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Goodreads Book Giveaway
Paying the Viking's Price by Michelle Styles Giveaway ends October 30, 2013.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win
I will also be sending out my newsletter soon which will have another chance for people to win a signed copy. So if you haven't signed up, please do so. I only send out newsletters when I have a book out...
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Goodreads Book Giveaway
Paying the Viking's Price by Michelle Styles Giveaway ends October 30, 2013. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win
