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Success in Epublishing: Interview With Tess Oliver

As a newly epubbed author myself, I'm amazed by the success of the epubbed YA authors who have blazed a trail over the last year.  In this series of blog posts, I'll be interviewing successful epubbed YA authors.  I'm thrilled to be given the chance to pick their brains and talk to them a little more in depth.  If you have any questions, be sure to leave them in the comments section.

Our first

YA Review: City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare

Title:  City of Ashes (second book in the Mortal Instruments series)
Author:  Cassandra Clare
Ages: 14 & up
453 pages
Personal Collection - Purchased at Target

Synopsis:  In the second book of the Mortal Instruments series, Clary is back with all of her demon-fighting friends.  Her mother remains in a coma in the hospital.  She's working on a relationship with her good friend Simon, despite the

New For 2011 - YA Book Reviews

Recently I've received some requests for book reviews.  I thought to myself...I don't have the time, they're not in my preferred genre, etc. and so I turned them down.  But the more I thought about it, the more I realized I'm already a major book pusher.  If I like something, I'll let you know.  I'll review it on Goodreads, I'll tell everyone I know about it, I'll buy it for family members as

Adventures in Epublishing: The Importance of Reviews

For a new and unproven author, reviews can be extremely helpful in spreading the word about your book and provide new readers with the confidence that their money is well-spent.  However, I don't believe that they are always a deciding factor.

I currently have 8 very positive reviews on Amazon, and 3 very positive reviews on Goodreads.  These numbers are quite small compared to others who have

Happy Holidays!

I hope that you and your families enjoy the next few days and that they are filled with fun and food!  And here's hoping that many of you receive Kindles or Nooks...happy ereading!  See you next week!

A Book A Day For The Holidays: Vestal Virgin by Suzanne Tyrpak

Vestal Virgin - Historical Suspense

Elissa Rubria Honoria is a Vestal Virgin--priestess of the sacred flame, a visionary, and one of the most powerful women in Rome. Vestals are sacrosanct, sworn to chastity on penalty of death, but the emperor, Nero, holds himself above the law. He pursues Elissa, engaging her in a deadly game of wits and sexuality. Or is Elissa really the pursuer? She

Adventures in Epublishing: Time to Write

I'm only officially two days in, but I'm enjoying my Writer Break (as I've dubbed Winter Break) immensely!  I've written almost 5,000 words in 2 days, crossing the 30,000 word mark on my latest YA novel, a vampire piece titled Bloody Little Secrets.  Being that I pretty much have no plans for the next two weeks off, I hope to finish this book by the time I have to go back to school.  I've been

A Book A Day For The Holidays: The Knot Artist by India Wilson

THE KNOT ARTIST - MYSTERY, THRILLER, WITH A RACY EROTIC EDGE


What happens after a terrible accident befalls a U.S. Senator in the Bridgehampton dungeon of the most expensive dominatrix on the East Coast, who specializes in rope bondage - and her world of being in control spins out of control?

Purchase Info: 
Special launch offer of 2-for-1 ($19.95) on the website www.TheKnotArtist.com until

A Book A Day For The Holidays: The Prince of Bryanae by Jeffrey Getzin

Prince of Bryanae - Fantasy

VENGEANCE FROM THE PAST
After over a century of valiant service, the elven soldier Willow has buried her past so deeply that even she has forgotten it. But it hasn't forgotten her. Now old enemies have found her and have kidnapped the Prince of Bryanae before her very eyes! Considered by most of Bryanae to be a traitor and coward, Willow must confront her fears and

Feature Your Book On My Blog - Bookaday

I so enjoyed my experience with the Book A Day For The Holidays promotion, that I've decided to make it a permanent feature here on the blog.  Beginning January 1st, I will offer up my blog for your book, on the day of your choosing (first come, first serve, of course).  After your day is up, you will be listed in the Bookaday Bookstore, where people can continue to peruse titles after they've