Lizzy Ford's Blog, page 50
April 19, 2012
Lizzy’s books now available from Bookshare, a website for readers with print disabilities
I recently joined a group of authors who donated their books to Bookshare.org, a non-profit organization supported by the US Department of Education. The purpose of the website is to offer ebooks to readers with print disabilities. The books are uploaded into the Bookshare system, and readers are provided with special technology that reads the books to them, so they can enjoy books they may not be able to otherwise. It’s an awesome concept that was brought to my attention by one of my readers on Twitter!
If you all know of any readers with print disabilities, Bookshare offers low-to-no cost ebook subscriptions to qualifying individuals.
I intend to continue providing my future books to Bookshare, too. For authors in Lizzyland, I encourage you to check out the Bookshare website and consider contributing your books as well!
Lizzy offers ebook subscriptions: 10 ebooks for $19.99
I’m happy to announce the newest product in our store: ebook subscriptions. 10 ebooks for $19.99! It’s a savings of at least $10. I’m trying to offer up a few different packages so my books stay affordable and I can stay a fulltime writer! Ha! Among other packages I’m considering:
- Autographed paperback subscription – 10 paperbacks
- Lifetime ebook subscription
- Different denominations of ebook subscriptions (like 25 for $40 or similar!)
But, I’ll start with the 10 and see how it goes.
April 18, 2012
Book Feature: “Heteroflexibility” by Mary Beth Daniels
Please welcome to Lizzyland, author Mary Beth Daniels. She’s here to share her romantic comedy, “Heteroflexibility”. As a special gift, she’s made her book free on Kindle for April 18th-19th.
Heteroflexibility: A Romantic Comedy
Wise-cracking wedding photographer Zest Renald has just been served divorce papers when she agrees to accompany a lesbian softball team during their elopement to California on the eve of the 2008 presidential election. She’s never heard of Prop 8, and her only exposure to lesbian culture is an addiction to the talk show Ellen. But with her assets frozen and her husband claiming their house for the Other Woman’s Love Child, she needs the job.
Zest’s gaffes and notoriously bad gaydar endear her to the brides, as well as Bradford, the beautiful male stylist who travels with them. Just when Zest is figuring out how to manage her attraction to the unattainable “safe” man, they arrive in California amidst the worst anti-gay protests San Diego has ever seen.
When the minister the women hired turns out to be a Prop 8 zealot hell-bent on preventing the wedding, Zest and the brides are chased across the city in a hilarious yet poignant attempt to foil the protestors and tie the white knot.
Available at:
Amazon (Free for Kindle on April 18th-19th)
Barnes & Noble
Author Bio:
Mary Beth Daniels is a writer and wedding photographer. She is a huge fan of Ellen Degeneres, softball teams with outrageous names, and puppy dogs that look like puff balls.
Find Mary Beth Daniels on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marybethdaniels
April 17, 2012
Veteran screenwriter Rick Natkin is newest member of Lizzy’s team
There’s a new member of the Lizzyland team: Rick Natkin, a veteran screenwriter who is collaborating with me to adapt one of my books into a script. Which book will it be? He’s reviewing “Katie’s Hellion” and “Damian’s Oracle” to see which would translate best to the Big Screen.
Does this mean I have a movie deal? Nope. Not even close. This means I’m doing what I
do best: pursuing some bats**t crazy avenue to see what happens. It’s like a science experiment – but way more fun!
Rick wrote the original “Necessary Roughness,” “The Boys of Company C” and several other incredible movie scripts before ducking out of Hollywood for a spell to be closer to his family. He’s talented, funny and brilliant. A perfect fit for Lizzyland!
So … what do YOU think? Which book (Hellion or Oracle) would you like to see at the theatre? 
April 12, 2012
Book Feature: "Eternal Youth" by Julia Crane and Heather Adkins
Please welcome to Lizzyland two talented authors who've combined their awesomeness into one book for you, Julia Crane and Heather Adkins (writing as Nolia McCarty). Together they wrote, Eternal Youth
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Summary: The six years following the abrupt death of her father were the worst of Calista Bishoff's life. Frightened by her own mortality, Callie's mom threw herself into a search for the Fountain of Youth—and dragged Callie along with her.
Callie should have loved traveling, but instead she hated every minute. When one more failed search sends her mother into depression, they finally return home to California. Sixteen-year-old Callie is ready to hang with her friends and be normal for as long as she can.
But, an unplanned trip to Bermuda with her grandmother throws Callie's plans awry, and there's more in store for Callie and her mom than just a simple beach vacation. Callie's life is turned inside out as she finds herself in a very different world than the one she knows—
Where things exist that she never dreamed were real.
Julia bio:
Julia crane is the author of the Coexist: Keegan's Chronicles. She has a bachelors degree in criminal justice. Julia has believed in magical creatures since the day her grandmother first told her an Irish tale. Growing up her mother greatly encouraged reading and using your imagination. Although she's spent most of her life on the US east coast, she currently lives in Dubai with her husband and three children. She can be found (on most days) at http://juliacraneauthor.com/
Heather bio:
Heather Adkins is an independent fiction novelist and avid bibliophile with the library to prove it.
Heather started writing sixteen years ago when she really wanted to be like R.L. Stine. Several never-to-be-seen novels later, she may have changed her mind a bit and started writing whatever she felt was right. To date, she has dabbled in numerous genres including chick lit, historical romance, horror, mystery, and various forms of the paranormal. Her influences include Jennifer Crusie, Laurell K Hamilton, Kim Harrison, and Jim Butcher. She first began publishing her work in June 2011, much to the chagrin of her mother.
She has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, though all that got her in the end was a shattered pinkie finger that no longer bends. On the bright side, she types faster with nine fingers than most people do with ten. She loves to travel and would give her good pinkie and her soul for a cottage in Ireland where she could write in peace. As it is, she has to fight through a lifetime's worth of distractions just to write ten sentences. She also enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading when she has time to do so.
She is the author of paranormal mystery "The Temple" and fantasy/romance "Abigail", as well as upcoming chick lit "Constant State of Disaster". A practicing Witch, Heather lives in North Central Kentucky with a house full of animals and the love of her life–all of whom drive her crazy. She can be found daily (mostly) at http://heather.bishoffs.com
April 11, 2012
Book Feature: "The Malja Chronicles" by Stuart Jaffe
Please welcome fantasy author, Stuart Jaffe, to Lizzyland! He's sharing his series, "The Malja Chronicles". Book 1 and Book 2 are below. Book 3 is due out next month.
The Way of the Black Beast (The Malja Chronicles)
Malja wants answers. She wants to know why the two most powerful magicians in all of Corlin ripped her from her mother's arms, raised her only to fight, and then tossed her away to die at age ten. She wants to know why they are trying to recreate the spells which caused the Devastation that wiped out most of the world's population, leaving behind skeletal cities and abandoned technology. And she wants to kill them.
With Tommy, an orphan bearing the tattoos of a sorcerer, she crosses this shattered land. Despite the challenges they face — crazed magicians, guitar-playing assassins, mutated beasts — Malja pursues her vengeance with a single-mindedness that may destroy all she holds dear, forcing her to make a terrible choice between the family she lost and the one she has built.
Available at:
The Way of the Sword and Gun (The Malja Chronicles)
For the past year, Malja and her companions have traveled the ruined lands of Corlin 
trying to bring order to the chaos of a world destroyed by magic. But when Owl, a warrior skilled in the Way of the Sword and Gun, enlists their aid in facing a new threat from the North, everything changes.
Now, Malja must face Queen Salia — a self-made ruler obsessed with taming the wild magical energies pulsing from a place known as the Library. Magical energies that could drive her mad and destroy the world once again.
But magic this powerful can do more than destroy. It could also help Malja unlock a path toward the desires she buries in her heart. Desires that may tear her from those she cares for the most.
Available at:
Connect with the Author:
website: http://www.stuartjaffe.com
blog: http://www.stuartjaffe.com/blog
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stuart-Jaffe/198658916814671
April 10, 2012
Vote for your favorite post and host from the Rhyn Trilogy book tour!
The Rhyn Trilogy tour ended April 9, and wow – what an awesome experience! I worked with incredibly supportive bloggers, reviewers and authors on this tour, and I'm grateful for how wonderful (AND PATIENT!!) everyone was! I'd also like to thank Jenn for setting up everything; she's been a lifesaver!
And now, for the vote! Which blog and host were your favorites? I've linked all the blogs and Rhyn Trilogy interviews, reviews and posts below. I think you can vote more than once … this is my first time with this plug in, so give it a whirl!
[If I missed anyone on my poll, pls let me know!!]
Take Our Poll
April 9, 2012
Book Feature: "The Lakeland Knight Series" by Laura Lond
Please welcome to Lizzyland, author Laura Lond! She has a wonderful fantasy series and the first book is currently free so be sure to get your copy as it's only free for a limited time.
Lord Arkus of Blackriver Castle readily admits that he is a villain and sees no reason why it should stop him from being the protagonist of this book. After all, Prince Kellemar, an aspiring hero, has defeated him in a rather questionable way. Bent on revenge, Arkus attempts to capture a powerful evil spirit who would make him nearly invincible, but a last-minute mistake leaves him with a Sparkling instead—"a goody-goody spirit that helps heroes, watches over little children, and messes up villains' plans." Bound to Lord Arkus for five years of service and sworn to act in his best interests, the Sparkling is not easy to get rid of, and of course his understanding of "best interests" is quite different from what Lord Arkus has in mind.
My Sparkling Misfortune is approximately 33,000 words (126 pages in the printed edition). Includes 10 black-and-white illustrations. It is also available as an audiobook.
Available at:
How far would a villain go to help a friend? Lord Arkus of Blackriver Castle thinks doing 
three heroic deeds is a bit too far. Not only it's plain detestable, it can ruin his reputation and get him in trouble with the Villains League. On the other hand, it's not like he's got friends to spare. And losing the League's membership isn't the end of the world, one can always work independently.
Available at:
About the Author:
Laura Lond is an internationally published author of several novels and a collection of short stories. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. Having worked for 2 years at a literary museum, Laura entered the world of business, working for large international corporations like Xerox Ltd. and Fluor Daniel. After moving from Europe to the United States, she has been self-employed as a freelancer.
April 6, 2012
Book Feature: Prophecy of the Flame by Lynn Hardy
This book won't be for everyone, but the cause is very, very noble! Lynn is raising money for the homeless via a Kickstarter project – and giving away a Kindle!
In a blinding flash of light, five nondescript strangers are yanked from this world and thrust into a land of sorcery. Transformed into the characters they were pretending to be; Archmage Reba, Jamison the healer, Jerik the dwarf, Charles the prince charming, and Allinon the druid elf blend twentieth century technology with the supernatural powers of this new world.
This band of wannabe heroes soon discovers that having the powers you have always dreamed of, does not make life a dream come true. The Crusaders of the Light struggle to form a cohesive band as they fight to liberate the kingdom of Cuthburan from the evil horde threatening humanity.
Battle is also waged within Reba, an ordinary housewife who has become the most powerful mage on the planet, as she struggles to remain true to her wedding vows. Drawn against her will to the arms of Prince Alexandros, Reba must choose between the prophesied marriage to a handsome prince in a magical world or returning to the husband she left behind.
This book is being made into a MOVIE!! Hollywood Helps Charity! Proceeds from book sales and the movie will go to help the Homeless.
Buy the Prophecy of the Flame on Kindle, and Paperback
Remember you are helping Charity too!
Give to KickStarter Hollywood Helps Homeless Families Event (& get the book!!)
Lynn Hardy is teaming up with Promotional Book Tours to give away a Kindle ($79 Amazon Giftcode)
You need javascript enabled to see this giveaway.Follow the tour and check out the Guest post to follow the Treasure hunt
for an audio version of Prophecy of the Flame and a signed Movie Poster!
April 5, 2012
Lizzy Ford and Julia Crane launch virtual stores on their websites
I'm happy to announce that young adult paranormal author Julia Crane and I have both launced book stores on our websites! The links are below:
We are hoping this helps those readers in countries outside of Amazon, iTunes, and BN's reaches. It also gives us the opportunity to provide discounts to our fans and/mailing lists. I currently have only ebooks up but will be adding autographed paperbacks to the store soon! Stay tuned!
In addition, I'm in the process of launching an affiliate program. I'm working out the final details this week and hope to have the official launch annoucement next week. In general, for anyone interested, you'll receive a 33.5% of books sold through my site that were referred by you.
I'll post a breakdown of the commission and a video this weekend to the Affiliates tab!
If you're interested in participating, please send me an email!
