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New Year's Blog Hop!!

Crack that bottle of Champagne; 2013 is on!! It's sure to be an exciting year, and I'm celebrating the season with another of Carrie Ann Ryan's blog hops -- the New Year's Blog Hop. There are more than 200 authors and bloggers participating, mostly of the romance variety. So check out the list and drop by for prizes on each blog.

What does the New Year mean to you? Do you have any special traditions or ways to mark the year gone by or plan for the coming year?

Each year, my husband and I choose a theme that fits where we are and what we're working toward in the coming year. We talk over possible themes during the fall, and choose one right around Christmas.

In 2012, the focus was balance. We have two small children, our careers and our passions (writing for me, music for him). The balance theme was definitely applicable and I thought about it all year long. I used that focus as a compass to check my thoughts and my actions against. There were times that word flashed into my mind and let me know I wasn't on the right path. That was always a signal to refocus my attention. Choosing balance made my life happier and more fulfilling in 2012.

For 2013, we've chosen the theme more good. The idea is that instead of focusing on things we aren't, or things we can't have or can't do, all of that energy should go into progressing toward our goals. One of our greatest laments is the lack of time to do what we truly love -- but the more we lament it the more time we waste. No more! This year, instead of focusing on the ice cream I love to consume in the evening but feel I shouldn't have, I'll focus on eating tons of fresh, green things, so there's less room for the worse choice. Instead of worrying over lost writing days, I'll sit my butt in the chair and produce. Instead of worrying over how little time I'm able to spend on social media, I'll make the time I am there FUN, like life should be. :)
That's our idea for 2013. What's yours? I'd love to hear about it. 

Since I'd love to reach some new readers with this hop, you can buy either (or both!) of my paranormal romance novellas on Smashwords for half off this month using coupon code NX74A for Tribute, and WL57F for Vessel. I'm also going to give away a $10 Amazon gift card to one reader who comments on this post during the hop -- please be sure to include your email address so that I can send you the gift card if you win. :)

Then, of course, there are the grand prizes for the entire hop!

Here's the information about the grand prizes: 


We have THREE grand prizes. You as a reader can go to EACH blog and comment with your email address and be entered to win. Yep, you can enter over 200 times!
Now what are those prizes?
1st Grand Prize: A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet2nd Grand Prize: A $300 Amazon or B&N Gift Card3rd Grand Prize: A Swag Pack that contains paperbacks, ebooks, 50+ bookmarks, cover flats, magnets, pens, coffee cozies, and more!

Get to hopping, folks! This is your chance to start the New Year off making new author and blogger friends!

Final ROW80 Update of 2012! Eek!

Alright guys. I don't have long for this post. Life has blown up around my ears and I barely have a clear view of the door, which I fear I'll never reach through all this muck.

Yes, I'm being dramatic. But there's also lots going on, and that mental space I need to finalize the novel I'd planned to publish this fall just isn't happening.

Here's a very quick "life" update. Just like everybody, Christmas and Solstice always bugger up my writing plans with a myriad of additional stuff to do. Cooking, baking, crafting, shopping, wrapping, gifting, gathering, reflecting, celebrating…it's all precious, and we need these activities in this season. We need to think about something outside ourselves as winter closes in, we need to think about those we care for, and do right by them. We also need to reflect on the year gone by and anticipate the coming year. It's a season heavy in spirit, and the hours we spend focused on that great wheel of life pay dividends as we begin the new year more centered and whole. Yet I never consider all of that time when it comes to setting writing goals. Maybe in 2013 I'll wise up. :)

I'm also competing for a promotion at work. I've had two interviews in the last few weeks, and now it's down to waiting for the BIG NEWS after the holidays. In the meantime, work has been busy, busy. Between current projects and thinking through how I'll hit the ground running if I get this promotion, I'm pretty worn out by the time kiddos are in bed. Far too frequently these days I'm going to bed early instead of writing…but if I'm supposed to be superwoman during the day…anyway, I won't go on and on. I'm sure you know what I mean.

I had two goals this round of ROW80, and I didn't complete either one. I did make progress, and that's the side I'm focusing on. :)


1) Publish Queen Witch. 
Queen Witch will be out within a month. But that's about three months behind what I said at the beginning of the round. I'm a little sad that I haven't gotten a book out during 2012. But onward and upward -- I can't waste precious time worrying about weeks gone by, only what's coming up. 
2) Revise Flight, the third Children of the Sidhe novella.
I haven't mentioned this goal recently, but I have been working away at it. I'm about three-quarters of the way through my first edit. It's pretty clean. I know there's work to do at the end, because when I wrote the first draft, I hadn't outlined the final two books in the series. Now I've written the book that comes after this one, and outlined the final novella, including how the epic battle goes down. Revising the end of book three is going to be super fun now that I know so much more about what comes next. Yay! That'll be my task as soon as Queen Witch is published.
I also wrote the first 8,000 words of the sequel to Queen Witch during this round. That's a good start, and I'll pick it back up in 2013.
I'm wishing everyone a happy holiday season. Hold your dear ones close, and rejoice in what you have, and what is to come. Blessings to you and yours.

For Writers: Snapshot of Publication Day

All of us go about things differently, but I thought it might be useful for a writer just branching out into ebook publishing to know just what I do as a self-published author on a publication day. Honestly, it's been long enough since I published a new book that I needed a refresher myself. Here's what I came up with.


Publication Day
You can do a lot of what I’m going to list here ahead of "publication day." I did so for my first publication, but the final parts ended up being so quick and easy that now I like to do this all on the same day, because it adds to the suspense for me. :)
Final check of manuscript formatting.
Final edit of description, if I haven’t already.
In one folder, have all documents for book (cover files, author bio, book description, excerpt).
In the same folder, create versions of manuscript.
In Word, save different copies for:Kindle Edition: Change title page; add Kindle links to samples of your other books that appear as “back matter”Smashwords Edition: Change title page; don’t link samples, because Smashwords distributes to many venues for you, and you don’t know where your readers are going to want to buy your other booksNook Edition: Change title page; add Nook links to samples of your other books that appear as “back matter”Save as PDF and HTML: Remove references to a specific edition, these will be multi-purpose documents, for uploading to some sites, and sharing with friends/reviewers who don’t have ereaders
Through Calibre (free software you can get online) create MOBI and EPUB books. Here’s how I do this:Import .htm file (It’s important when you create your .htm to choose option to “save only display information to htm”; otherwise it turns out crappy, in my experience.)Rename and provide author nameClick “convert books,” select “convert individually”Fill out all fields available about your book (title, author, series, series volume)Add your coverChoose the output format (you want at least a MOBI and EPUB file)Click “OK” and watch ‘er spinRinse and repeat for subsequent versionsSend to iPad or Kindle by email to check formatting and fix any issues (You can also just open the documents in Calibre after you create them, but I feel safer using my own ereaders to check formatting.)

Publish ebook! This step is actually really easy. Each venue has its own required fields and a different way of getting the information about your book, but all of the forms I’ve encountered are straightforward.Smashwords (close-to-instant gratification, and wide distribution)Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (Amazon also has CreateSpace if you want to publish a print version)PubIt! for NookKoboAll Romance Ebooks (if applicable)

As soon as your book appears on sites, here are some of the internet mechanics to work out:Add a post to your blog and all of your social media outletsAdd the new book to the relevant page of your blog, with buy linksAdd the new book to your Amazon Author Central page when it goes live on AmazonAdd the new book to GoodreadsCelebrate! :)

This is only the publication step of the author biz. Marketing and promotion of your book baby are a whole different ball-game. I'm considering a post on that, but I'm no expert. lol

I hope this helps a writer or two realize this self-publishing gig isn't brain surgery. There are tools to make it pretty easy. What it takes is a great product, perseverance, attention to detail, and a willingness to ask questions when you're stuck. 

If you're interested in hearing more about any of these steps, let me know. And authors, chime in with anything I missed here. 

Author Tracy Falbe's Feel Real Fantasy Blog Tour!

Fantasy author Tracy Falbe has completed her Rys Rising series, and she's doing a blog tour to celebrate. Today, I'm happy to join the fun. Tracy's post today is a character profile of Tempet, one of the characters in her Rys Rising series.


Take it away, Tracy!
Today’s stop on the Feel Real Fantasy blog tour celebrating the completion of the Rys Rising series by Tracy Falbe introduces readers to Tempet, tabre champion of Nufal.
Age: One hundred sixty eight at beginning of epicPhysical appearance: dark gray skin, black hair, black eyes, tall, muscular, powerfulSpecial skills: Combat, integrating his magic with his weapon, speed, ability to levitate, deep psychic link with his twin sisterMagical items: Enchanted armor and an enchanted warhammer called a bitaran
Tempet is a member of the Drathatarlane Sect of magical tabre. He has a twin sister Alloi. They are devoted to each other, and they are considered two of the most talented and powerful tabre in Nufal. Tempet’s magic manifests itself mostly through physical feats. Although he is capable of landscanning, spirit projection, and casting various spells, he mostly applies his magic to fighting with weapons. Originally he was a Bozee champion. Bozee is a ritualized combat among tabre that is a popular spectator sport for tabre and humans throughout Nufal. But when the war with the rys explodes, he applies his skills in an arena of true mortal danger. Tempet loves being tested in this way. He knows that he must defend his homeland from the rys through direct confrontation. Others will battle with long distance magic but he will be toe-to-toe with their enemies. Deep down he believes that he was born for war even if he regrets the death and destruction it inevitably brings.
Author’s feelings about the character:
I must confess that Tempet was always an elusive character for me to write. I experienced him mostly through his relationship to his sister Alloi. To her he was steadfast strength and unfailing love. Tempet combines the ferocity of a killer with pure and supportive love. Alloi is much more emotionally sensitive, and he is very protective of her. Very little in his heart competes with his loyalty to his sister. All else is trivial. Although he thrives on combat, his personality is not particularly dark. He can also maintain his focus throughout the hardest circumstances.
From Rys Rising: Book I
When the Eschalam finally spoke, the others could tell that he had reached a decision. “Alloi, I must ask something of you that will not be easy,” he said.
Trying to hide her apprehension, Alloi said, “Of course, my Master.”
“I need you – and only you – to stay the winter in Kwellstan instead of coming home to Drathatarlane with your family, as would be right. You must do this so you can continue to monitor the rys,” the Eschalam said.
The dismay of the twins fluttered through their translucent spirit projections.
“Do not separate us, my Master,” Tempet said. “What reason could you have for this?”
The question was audacious, but the Eschalam chose to overlook the transgression. “Tempet, forgive me. I know that it must pain you to be apart from your sister, but the time has come to advance your training. Although you and your twin together are more powerful than others, this is also a weakness. Both of you will realize your fullest potential if you spend some time apart. Then you will see how you rely on each other. Trust me. This must be done, and it must be done before we urgently have need of your powers,” he explained.
The snarl of displeasure was clear upon the image of Tempet in the Pen’dalem, but Alloi was able to look past her fear and hear the greater meaning of her master’s words. “My Master,” she said. “Do you foresee that we shall…war with the Kwellstan?”
They were awful words, and Alloi regretted for the first time that there was a rivalry between the Sects. It had always seemed so normal before, but, if it threatened the peace that they all enjoyed, then it was not so right.
“War with Kwellstan is not certain, Alloi,” the Eschalam assured her. “But the Drathatarlane are committed to regaining the governance of Nufal. Obey me.”
The twins were dismissed, and Tempet returned to his body seething with outrage. “I will not do it!” he declared and smacked the wall of the meditation chamber.
Alloi wrung her hands. She was upset too, but she recognized the importance of her assignment to monitor Dacian.
“Tempet, perhaps there is wisdom in his words. We do rely on each other. We could learn more about our powers if we were apart,” she said.
“No!” Tempet said sharply. He cast an angry spell at the door and broke it from its hinges. He stalked from the chamber, and Alloi knew that it was useless to speak with him now.

From New Religion: Rys Rising Book III
Then the luscious warmth of Alloi’s shielding magic sheathed him in power, and Tempet kicked Dacian’s legs and clipped him across the jaw with the shaft of his bitaran. The rys King stumbled and Tempet swung hard as the rys’s sword fell low. Dacian twisted away and the tabre’s hammer head passed over his falling face, nicking only a little chunk of skin from a cheekbone.
As Dacian hit the ground, he cast a spell at Tempet. His shielding spell reinforced by Alloi protected him, and he brought his hammer up for another blow, but the ground beneath him shook and then erupted in jagged shards of rock. He tumbled and a spear of stone sliced his arm.
The magic of Onja pummeled him as he scrambled off the broken ground. In the persistent glow of mixing spells, he saw Dacian withdraw. Tempet tried to follow, but the storm of Onja’s spells was relentless.
Exhausted and bleeding, Tempet felt the arm of his father slip around him. The attack spells abated, and, in the sudden calm, they assessed the dark landscape with their senses. More rys were withdrawing and regrouping up the road.
Finally blessed by a lull in fighting, Tempet and Havax staggered away in search of Alloi and the other females. They found them emerging onto the road. Some were being delivered by militiamen on horseback. Alloi arrived on foot. She ran to Tempet and embraced him.
“Dear Sister forgive me,” Tempet cried.
“Whatever for?” Alloi said. She could imagine no blemish on his conscience. That they were alive and holding each other relieved her beyond expression.
“You needed me. I felt your distress,” Tempet murmured. They had been a Bozee pair since being old enough to train, and leaving her without proper defense felt like a terrible lapse.
“Times are difficult,” Alloi understated.

Tracy Falbe invites you to give her characters a chance to feel real to you. The Rys Rising fantasy series is driven by magic, passion, bravery, ambition, conquest, and defeat. Rys Rising: Book I is a free ebook and hopefully your gateway to an epic reading experience.
Start reading Rys Rising for free and enter the prize drawing. http://falbepublishing.com/braveluck/feel-real-fantasy-blog-tour.html
Free ebook samples
Rys Rising: Book I Union of Renegades: The Rys Chronicles Book I
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Mid-Week Update: It's Been Crazy

There is more crazy to come. But I don't have to tell you that. :)

I'm hearing lots of chatter from writers finishing up their NaNo 50,000 -- if that's you, way to go!! What a major accomplishment!

My own writing has been progressing VERY slowly the past two weeks. I am about one-third of the way through my novel Queen Witch, again, incorporating beta changes and a couple of new scenes. I'm having trouble getting big blocks of time to work on it, and I don't want to dive in with just a few minutes, because I'm afraid I'll screw something up. I'm close enough to publication that I'm being very careful as I make changes and additions. Still, it's going to need a final read through once I'm done. Some days this process seems endless, but after more than a year of working on this book, I am almost there. Just have to keep moving forward.

Last weekend was the one-year anniversary of my last publication -- the second novella in my Children of the Sidhe series, Vessel. I certainly expected to have another book out by now, but I've held myself to finishing the novel before I release any more novellas. The editing portion is definitely where I have a backlog. I have two more Children of the Sidhe novellas written and ready for revision, and a complete outline for the fifth and final book in that series, whenever I get to it. With my current family situation (I have two little girls under four), it's easy to fit in first drafts. The tough part is finding quiet time to myself to edit -- the portion where I feel I have to "get it right."

Maybe a good goal for 2013 would be incorporating a better system for making sure I'm editing and moving projects forward, instead of writing more new stuff…or at least while I'm writing more stuff. I find the first draft, free-writing part so joyful now, it gives me these lovely bursts of creative energy, without the pressure of "getting it right." And I don't need big blocks of quiet time for that, I can write in ten to twenty minute increments while the kids play. So I doubt I'll give up new word count, I just need to figure out how to be working more effectively on the books I've already written, too.

So many goals, and so little time! I wish you all the best of luck with your writing and reading over the holidays. Here comes December!

Interview with Fantasy Author Andrew Leon

Andrew Leon was one of the first bloggers I met when I set out on this crazy adventure. Andrew blogs at StrangePegs.

Andrew's been on one wild ride himself during the fifteen months since he released his first book, The House on the Corner . Today he's going to fill us in on the story he's working on currently, which he is publishing in a serial format, a chapter at a time. I'm intrigued by this idea. Serial fiction has a VERY long history. It used to BE the way books were published. And it's coming back. But don't take it from me. Take it from an author who's living it right now. :)

With that, let me welcome Andrew Leon to my blog. Welcome, Andrew!


When did the storyline that became Shadow Spinner first occur to you?Well, that's actually more complicated than it sounds. I wrote (most of) “The Evil That Men Do,” which was just supposed to be a stand alone story. And for a long time it was. Later, I wrote “The Tunnel,” because I wanted to write a story about a kid dealing with a fear. Once both stories existed, I realized there was a link between the two.
Where did Tib, the young boy in Shadow Spinner , come from?I don't know where Tib came from. Probably, I was walking to get my kids from school one day, and I realized there was a boy named Tib in my head that wanted a story.
What gave you the idea for the character Michael in The Evil That Men Do ?The character of Michael came out of my desire to write a story about how powerful words can be. The idea that words can kill. Once I had decided I wanted to write that story, I needed a character to go with it.
How did these characters’ stories tie together in your wacky writer mind?As I kind of already said, I don't really know. I only realized later that Tib was Michael's son. But it made perfect sense, so I went with it.
The Evil That Men Do is a story for adults, and Shadow Spinner is for a middle-grade audience. What age group do you prefer writing for?I don't actually know the answer to that question yet. I wrote The House on the Corner for my kids, so it needed to be appropriate for kids, but I didn't want it to be only for kids. I developed Shadow Spinner while working with the kids in the creative writing class that I teach, so it also needed to be appropriate for kids. I do have adult stories in my head, but I'm going to need to finish the first story arc of the House series before I go onto those.
What made you decide to release Shadow Spinner in a serial format?That's an interesting question. In all actuality, I decided to do it that way because I found an article from someone (a big shot) in the publishing world saying how no one should ever, ever do serials. The author of the article didn't give any good reasons for that, just that it should never ever be done. Of course, my response was “why not?” After all, some of the biggest authors in history (Dickens, Asimov) released their works serially.
What kind of response have you gotten for Shadow Spinner so far?The response so far has been pretty positive. I don't know if I'd say overwhelmingly so, but no one has said they don't like it. Of course, a lot of people won't tell you if they don't like something, so that can be hard to know sometimes.
Have readers mentioned the chapter-by-chapter format specifically, and what have they said?I've had a lot of readers tell me they are really enjoying the serial format. Not that they like it because of that, but they are enjoying it even more than they would have if I had just released the whole thing at once. It seems, despite what the author of that article said, that people do like serials. In fact, since I started releasing Shadow Spinner, Amazon has started an entire serial arm of their publishing division. I wouldn't say that I started a bandwagon, not enough people are reading me, yet, for that, but I was definitely in with the whole serial thing before the bandwagon started. And it does seem that there may be a bandwagon. Many people in the industry are projecting that serials are going to be the big, “new” thing, because people like things in small bites that they can read when they are doing things like standing in line.
Do you plan to do more serial projects?Well, I hadn't planned to; however, I've recently had another idea that I think would work really well in serial format, so I think I will do at least one more. Besides, I'd like to actually try out Kindle's serial service.
In your opinion, what is the most promising aspect of serial fiction, and the biggest drawback?The most promising aspect is the bite size format of it. People stuck waiting in line or whatnot can pick up their portable device and have something they can finish in a sitting while waiting around. The drawback is going to be when people really want to “settle down with a good book.” The serial format won't work in  those circumstances. I have had one person tell me that she will probably not read any of Shadow Spinner until she has the whole thing to sit down with.
What is Tib going to discover next? (Had to slip that in there… *wink*. How about the teaser for the next installment?)
Hmm…well, all I can say is that Tib is about to discover a whole new world. A world that's not new at all.


About the Author

I got a degree in English with the intent to write. Then, I got busy with other things, including getting married and having kids, and let the whole writing thing get away from me. 20 years later, I'm finally doing it. My first novel is currently available through Amazon on the Kindle and as a physical book.

Mid-Week Update: Time to Prioritize

There are some stretches of life that burst at the seams with to-do lists, calendar items, and event after event after event. For me, this is one of those stretches. The next six weeks are bound to be incredibly hectic. I knew this was coming. The timing of several fairly major things was uncertain until today, and it turns out they're all happening at once! :)

On the one hand, I'm pursuing a promotion at work. I've known this was a possibility since late summer, when we heard a key player on our team was leaving for a more minty-shaded pasture. I've had the same job for seven years, although it has evolved along with my skill set…but I'm feeling ready for a change. And this would really be more of an upgrade, instead of a complete change, since I'd still be working with the same folks, in the same office, etc. I'm blessed with interesting, diverse projects and a great team, so I'd be excited to move up into a leadership position. We shall see what happens, but for now it is absorbing some of the energy I have grown used to putting into writing.

On the other hand, I've received back all of the beta comments and edits on Queen Witch. I've given this latest set a quick perusal, and I'm excited by a lot of the comments, so that's fun! Some will be tougher to work through, so I'm sleeping on how to best approach them. And any progress on the book will have to wait until my day job/application stuff is complete for the day.


Of course both of these things are happening at what is one of the most hectic times of year, especially when you have a big family -- the holidays. Our calendar still isn't completely worked out, so I'm not sure how many December weekends we'll have plans. Thanksgiving looks mild, with plans only on the day of. Talk about something to be thankful for!!
So what's my strategy for dealing with overload on multiple fronts? (Keep in mind that since I have little children, I don't let myself turn into the crazy snarling b**ch I used to morph into at times of high stress. I have to find ways to actually cope, while still being a nice, positive person to be around.) Here's the strategy: I'm focusing on MORE, instead of negative thoughts about SCARCITY. There is enough time to do what's important. I just have to clearly assess and stick with my priorities.
This week the first priority is the day job, and the second priority if I have time left is making progress on Queen Witch edits. Next week my application will be in for this promotion, and I'll be sprinting toward publication of Queen Witch! Yay!
One item is now going to drop from my list of goals at the moment -- I've written the first 7,000 words of the second Foulweather Twins book so far in November. Now I'll be flexible with myself, after self-congratulations on getting the first 13% written. I'm at a natural stopping point right now. Yesterday I made more notes on the next section of the book, thinking through timing and pacing and what I wanted to show vs. summarize. So now is a good time to set it aside until Queen Witch is out. If I get all antsy I might write more of it before then, but I'm not setting a goal for it. Any more word count in November is bonus. 

Autumn's Harvest Blog Hop Giveaway Winner!

The Autumn's Harvest Blog Hop, brought to us by Carrie Ann Ryan through Carrie Ann's Blog Hops, was a lot of fun!! It ran for four days over the long weekend, and ended yesterday. More than 200 authors participated, and Carrie Ann made it very simple to do so.

My post for the blog hop had a total of 48 comments, and almost 200 page views over the four-day hop. From what I can tell, most of that was new traffic, and I even ended up with a handful of new blog followers. Thanks for joining, guys!

As my giveaway, I'd offered up a $10 Amazon gift card to one lucky reader. That winner is:
K. April Holgate! I've already sent your prize by email. Enjoy!!

I Finally Caught On To Supernatural

I've caught random episodes of the TV series Supernatural many times over the years. I always found it entertaining, but I didn't quite get it. I had none of the background for the main characters. I just knew the main characters were hot. :)



I noticed recently that the entire series was available on Netflix. So one night I watched the first episode…and the second. The next day I watched another two. Ten days later and I think I watched episode ten last night. I'm hooked! I'd love to watch an episode right now, but it isn't at all kid friendly!

In some ways, this show reminds me of Buffy. There's definitely a rhythm to the episodes already and an overarching plot that is moving along, but the episode plots are also diverse and engaging. It's creepy and violent enough to keep my hubby involved for an episode here and there, which is a bonus. lol.

So, if you've been on the fence about Supernatural, give it a shot, especially if you're into the darker side of speculative fiction. I couldn't believe there are 149 episodes. I guess I'll be playing catch up for a while.

Autumn's Harvest Blog Hop

Autumn is one of my favorite seasons. (I have four.) To me, the scents of the damp earth and its fruits, the furious sounds that fill stormy nights, and a warm kitchen encapsulate fall.

After the boisterous activity of summer, my kitchen calls. Finally, there's no need to worry about heating up the house! I can make soups and roasts, and bake things again. Outside, grapes fill the brisk air with their sweet scent, ready to be turned into juices and jams -- and wine, but not at home. :) Since this is one way I feed my soul, by feeding others' bodies, I'm excited to be back in my warm kitchen with the cool floor under my bare feet.

And on those rainy nights -- the ones that used to call me to the window as a child to watch the storm (who am I kidding; they still do) -- there's nothing better than pulling my legs up under me on the couch, wrapping up in a fleece blanket, and hunkering down with a great book. Unless it's snuggling up with my love and a good book! That's why this season fits writer me like a cozy pair of fuzzy socks.


Welcome to the Autumn's Harvest Blog Hop! I hope you have a great time perusing the posts of the MANY authors and bloggers taking part.

Boy howdy, do we have prizes to mention here! Here's the grand prize information for the entire hop:

We have THREE grand prizes. You as a reader can go to EACH blog's Autumn's Harvest post and comment with your email address and be entered to win. Yep, you can enter more than 200 times!
Now what are those prizes?
1st Grand Prize: A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet2nd Grand Prize: A $50 Amazon or B&N Gift Card3rd Grand Prize: A Swag Pack that contains 10+ paperbacks, ebooks, 50+ bookmarks, cover flats, magnets, pens, coffee cozies, and more!

Also, I'm giving away a $10 Amazon gift card to one lucky reader of this blog! To enter, leave a comment on this post that includes your email so I can contact you with your prize if you win. Simple as that! I'll let you know who won on November 13th. Good luck!

If you'd like to know more about my fae-filled paranormal romance series, click on the covers below to read a description and excerpt. Have a beautiful fall season, everyone!


This is a blog hop! Click here to visit other participating authors and bloggers!