Shelli R. Johannes's Blog, page 13
January 21, 2013
More book news!
Some how I missed this news with holidays and Disney trip.
Untraceable was named a Finalist in the U.S. Book News Book Awards for Young Adult!
Thanks to U.S. Book News!
I will say I was alsop a finalist in The Kindle Book Review along with the last entry - Wanted Dead or Undead. The book is a good book so if you are looking for a new zombie book - try it!
Fiction: Young Adult
Winner
The Whitest Wall by Jodee Kulp
Better Endings New Beginnings
978-14563248498
Finalist
Freedom Road by T.M. Souders
CreateSpace
978-1479283231
Finalist
Guardians Inc.: The Cypher by Julian Rosado-Machain
CreateSpace
978-1466455337
Finalist
Pirate & Hoopoe by Diarmid Cammell & Karima Cammell
Dromendary Press
978-0-9788966-0-7
Finalist
Unchained by L.B. Tillit
Saddleback Educational Publishing, Inc.
978-1616517922
Finalist
Untraceable, Book I in the Nature of Grace Series
by S.R. Johannes
Coleman & Stott
978-0984799121
Finalist
WANTED: Dead or Undead, The Zombie West Series (Book #1) by Angela Scott
Evolved Publishing
978-1622538515
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Untraceable was named a Finalist in the U.S. Book News Book Awards for Young Adult!
Thanks to U.S. Book News!
I will say I was alsop a finalist in The Kindle Book Review along with the last entry - Wanted Dead or Undead. The book is a good book so if you are looking for a new zombie book - try it!
Fiction: Young Adult
Winner
The Whitest Wall by Jodee Kulp
Better Endings New Beginnings
978-14563248498
Finalist
Freedom Road by T.M. Souders
CreateSpace
978-1479283231
Finalist
Guardians Inc.: The Cypher by Julian Rosado-Machain
CreateSpace
978-1466455337
Finalist
Pirate & Hoopoe by Diarmid Cammell & Karima Cammell
Dromendary Press
978-0-9788966-0-7
Finalist
Unchained by L.B. Tillit
Saddleback Educational Publishing, Inc.
978-1616517922
Finalist
Untraceable, Book I in the Nature of Grace Series
by S.R. Johannes
Coleman & Stott
978-0984799121
Finalist
WANTED: Dead or Undead, The Zombie West Series (Book #1) by Angela Scott
Evolved Publishing
978-1622538515
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January 16, 2013
Some News and 2013 Focus
So I have some great (unexpected) news that came up over the holiday!
I have a new foreign rights agent! Yay! Jennifer Custer is with AM Heath in London, one of the oldest literary agencies in the UK. Now Untraceable and friends will be at Bologna in March and fingers crossed we can jump the pond. :)
In a way it was serendipitous as I think these things often are - Jennifer is from Atlanta and the South so she personally connected to the story when it came across her desk. She lives in London with her hubby so we also share foreign hubbys (not the same one but our hubbys are foreigners :). Also - a big thank you to the Alliance of Independent Authors because they introduced me to Jennifer. You can find out more about them on the right side of my page.
This is very important to me. For one - it is hard to get your indie-pubbed work out internationally. And two - I must say it is nice to have someone on my side again. I haven't had that for a couple years since my last agent and I parted - so this is a great change for 2013.
I've also reestablished my goals for the year.
I'm trying to balance social media with writing and giving back to the writing community. I don't want to just focus on one or the other. And as I've mentioned before, giving back in some way is important to me.
Priorities
Write more on a schedule
Post blogs on a schedule - 2-3 times a week
Schedule time on social media when taking breaks
Only attend conferences I speak at or have a direct tie in to my craft or the business of publishing
Find ways to give back to all authors and the writing community.
Publishing Goals
Continue indie publishing while maybe testing out some traditional publishing options.
Query my shiny new project to see what publishing path is best - indie or traditional (haven't decided yet)
Release Unstoppable (book 3) in May (indie)
Finish releasing the SUFFOCATE novelette series over the summer (indie)
Release a fourth book in Fall? (indie)
Marketing goals
Reach the reader more directly - skype visits etc
Update my web site - lord knows it needs it
Continue to be authentic
Try to find a way to support a couple nature organizations with my Nature of Grace series
National coverage (have not clue how yet :)
Aggressive but doable only because my books are already planned and plotted - it's just writing and editing, which is the easiest part for me.
A huge personal goal is to establish my worth and stick to it. Without going into detail, I often accept less than what I deserve to accommodate others or I give more than is expected - so this shift in mindset is a hard one for me.
Writing Goals
From a writing perspective, I am moving in one direction for now: Contemporary Thrillers (adult and new adult)
I want to create fast-paced novels. Untraceable was not as fast-paced as Uncontrollable (in my opinion). I think that was primarily because there was too much feedback on Untraceable in the beginning and I lost confidence in my own work with my old agent.
Tone down my urge to add descriptions and narrative
Up the pacing
Plot in advance to make the writing part easier
Continue being open to feedback and learning my craft
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I have a new foreign rights agent! Yay! Jennifer Custer is with AM Heath in London, one of the oldest literary agencies in the UK. Now Untraceable and friends will be at Bologna in March and fingers crossed we can jump the pond. :)
In a way it was serendipitous as I think these things often are - Jennifer is from Atlanta and the South so she personally connected to the story when it came across her desk. She lives in London with her hubby so we also share foreign hubbys (not the same one but our hubbys are foreigners :). Also - a big thank you to the Alliance of Independent Authors because they introduced me to Jennifer. You can find out more about them on the right side of my page.
This is very important to me. For one - it is hard to get your indie-pubbed work out internationally. And two - I must say it is nice to have someone on my side again. I haven't had that for a couple years since my last agent and I parted - so this is a great change for 2013.
I've also reestablished my goals for the year.
I'm trying to balance social media with writing and giving back to the writing community. I don't want to just focus on one or the other. And as I've mentioned before, giving back in some way is important to me.
Priorities
Write more on a schedule
Post blogs on a schedule - 2-3 times a week
Schedule time on social media when taking breaks
Only attend conferences I speak at or have a direct tie in to my craft or the business of publishing
Find ways to give back to all authors and the writing community.
Publishing Goals
Continue indie publishing while maybe testing out some traditional publishing options.
Query my shiny new project to see what publishing path is best - indie or traditional (haven't decided yet)
Release Unstoppable (book 3) in May (indie)
Finish releasing the SUFFOCATE novelette series over the summer (indie)
Release a fourth book in Fall? (indie)
Marketing goals
Reach the reader more directly - skype visits etc
Update my web site - lord knows it needs it
Continue to be authentic
Try to find a way to support a couple nature organizations with my Nature of Grace series
National coverage (have not clue how yet :)
Aggressive but doable only because my books are already planned and plotted - it's just writing and editing, which is the easiest part for me.
A huge personal goal is to establish my worth and stick to it. Without going into detail, I often accept less than what I deserve to accommodate others or I give more than is expected - so this shift in mindset is a hard one for me.
Writing Goals
From a writing perspective, I am moving in one direction for now: Contemporary Thrillers (adult and new adult)
I want to create fast-paced novels. Untraceable was not as fast-paced as Uncontrollable (in my opinion). I think that was primarily because there was too much feedback on Untraceable in the beginning and I lost confidence in my own work with my old agent.
Tone down my urge to add descriptions and narrative
Up the pacing
Plot in advance to make the writing part easier
Continue being open to feedback and learning my craft
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January 12, 2013
Kindle Fire Giveaway - 20 authors
20 Amazing Authors plus more than 100 of the Best Bloggers have joined together to bring you 1 Amazing Giveaway!
The winner will have the option of receiving a Kindle Fire HD (US Only)
Or $199 Amazon.com Gift Card (International)
Or $199 in Paypal Cash (International)
This giveaway is sponsored by these Awesome Authors:
The Essence by Kimberly Derting
Alaina Claiborne by MK McClintock
Excuse Me, My Brains Have Stepped Out by Pandora Poikilos
Uncontrollable by S.R. Johannes
Hunted by Ednah Walters
Cliffhanger by Amy Saunders
I Was Here - Before You Came by Camelia Miron Skiba
Everlost by Brenda Pandos
Blood Oath by T.L. Clarke
Reaper's Novice by Cecilia Robert
Bulletproof by Jeff LaFerney
Lancaster House by Taylor Dean
Two Halves by Marta Szemik
Murder on Potrero Hill by M.L. Hamilton
Bellyache by Crystal Marcos
Kill Shot by Anne Patrick
Skid Out by Ann Marie Frohoff
Between by Mary Ting
Dragon Stones Saga by Kristian Alva
Rapunzel Untangled by Cindy C. Bennett
Giveaway Details
1 winner will receive their choice of a Kindle Fire HD (US Only), $199 Amazon Gift Card or $199 in Paypal Cash (International).
Ends 1/31/13
Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer http://iamareader.com and sponsored by the authors. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
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January 4, 2013
JA Konrath's Revelation
So as my first post, I'm going to talk about hypocrisy in publishing.
JA Konrath has been a pioneer in self-publishing. Those of us who have traveled down the self- publishing road know of him. His blog, his opinions, his books. He's been a man who has stood up for his right to publish. A man who has been vocal in his distaste for publishing. And a successful self publishing author (who of course build his audience with a traditional publisher).
Every year, Konrath lists his New Years Resolutions and sometimes gives his prediction for indie publishing for the year to come.
This year JA Konrath's big statement - is telling indie authors and writers to "Get over yourself and just write."
Really?
For years, JA Konrath has promoted social networking, connected with readers, supported indie publishing, and helped authors move forward in their goal of publishing.
But now that he's made it big - he suddenly preaches, "Go on your own and forget everyone who helped you get there?" which of course was picked up by MediaBistro.
I'm sorry Mr. Konrath, but for once, I respectfully disagree with your post. I dont want to start a battle with him because to be frank he would chew me up and spit me out.
But this hypocrisy is what bothers me about some big-time authors. Self published or traditionally published.
They network with writers, connect with readers, network, blog and then when they make it big (usually with the help of those people) - they suddenly decide they don't have time for it anymore.
They decide they should just focus on themselves.
All in the name of writing.
Don't get me wrong, I think we do need to focus on writing more. The craft. Creating good stories. Spend less time online. But this to me was a - forget you- kind of statement. Not in the name of craft persay.
This view is a bit distorted. A tad shady. It makes me feel like they're networking just to sell. Not to connect and learn and assist. It's a mentality of "Let's do what we can to meet as many people to get ahead, build readers, and then when we make it really big and boast about sales and money - we don't have time for you anymore."
Now JA Konrath's big revelation is that he just wants to write??
Don't we all?
I understand this view. Sometimes I just want to write. Check out. Be alone. And sometimes I do take that time. But does it have to be all or none?
I kinda feel like I have somewhat of an obligation to continue connecting with those I've met along the way. Those I've been connecting with. Those who have helped me. To respond to readers who give my book a chance. To connect with authors. But most of all, to give back to others.
Maybe this is a problem of mine. Maybe this is not the popular view anymore. But I think it should be. Especially if readers and writers are a big part of what got you where you are today.
I understand the need to write and prioritize. But to use the system to your benefit - start a blog, go on Facebook and pretend to connect, - make it big, and then back-out or disconnect when paychecks get too big and your name gets known - is a crappy thing to do.
What Konrath forgets is there are many authors who make it big and DON'T forget their readers, still talk at conferences to help writers, and maintain connections who helped them. They are able to do both. Sometimes one may falter but they try. maybe not equally but at least a little.
I hope as I continue to grow my career and explore different paths that I continue to blog, tweet, connect, share, and help others. I hope I don't blow people off.
I don't think it has to be one or the other. I think I can write and still make time to connect.
Will I be able to do all of this every day or as much as I have in the past? No.
Will I let people down? Probably.
But will I try? Yes.
Will I make a declaration that I no longer have time for readers, writers, or the publishing industry? Never. Because that is not what I believe.
Bestselling authors would not be where they are without the community of writers and their loyal readers.
What are your thoughts?
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JA Konrath has been a pioneer in self-publishing. Those of us who have traveled down the self- publishing road know of him. His blog, his opinions, his books. He's been a man who has stood up for his right to publish. A man who has been vocal in his distaste for publishing. And a successful self publishing author (who of course build his audience with a traditional publisher).
Every year, Konrath lists his New Years Resolutions and sometimes gives his prediction for indie publishing for the year to come.
This year JA Konrath's big statement - is telling indie authors and writers to "Get over yourself and just write."
Really?
For years, JA Konrath has promoted social networking, connected with readers, supported indie publishing, and helped authors move forward in their goal of publishing.
But now that he's made it big - he suddenly preaches, "Go on your own and forget everyone who helped you get there?" which of course was picked up by MediaBistro.
I'm sorry Mr. Konrath, but for once, I respectfully disagree with your post. I dont want to start a battle with him because to be frank he would chew me up and spit me out.
But this hypocrisy is what bothers me about some big-time authors. Self published or traditionally published.
They network with writers, connect with readers, network, blog and then when they make it big (usually with the help of those people) - they suddenly decide they don't have time for it anymore.
They decide they should just focus on themselves.
All in the name of writing.
Don't get me wrong, I think we do need to focus on writing more. The craft. Creating good stories. Spend less time online. But this to me was a - forget you- kind of statement. Not in the name of craft persay.
This view is a bit distorted. A tad shady. It makes me feel like they're networking just to sell. Not to connect and learn and assist. It's a mentality of "Let's do what we can to meet as many people to get ahead, build readers, and then when we make it really big and boast about sales and money - we don't have time for you anymore."
Now JA Konrath's big revelation is that he just wants to write??
Don't we all?
I understand this view. Sometimes I just want to write. Check out. Be alone. And sometimes I do take that time. But does it have to be all or none?
I kinda feel like I have somewhat of an obligation to continue connecting with those I've met along the way. Those I've been connecting with. Those who have helped me. To respond to readers who give my book a chance. To connect with authors. But most of all, to give back to others.
Maybe this is a problem of mine. Maybe this is not the popular view anymore. But I think it should be. Especially if readers and writers are a big part of what got you where you are today.
I understand the need to write and prioritize. But to use the system to your benefit - start a blog, go on Facebook and pretend to connect, - make it big, and then back-out or disconnect when paychecks get too big and your name gets known - is a crappy thing to do.
What Konrath forgets is there are many authors who make it big and DON'T forget their readers, still talk at conferences to help writers, and maintain connections who helped them. They are able to do both. Sometimes one may falter but they try. maybe not equally but at least a little.
I hope as I continue to grow my career and explore different paths that I continue to blog, tweet, connect, share, and help others. I hope I don't blow people off.
I don't think it has to be one or the other. I think I can write and still make time to connect.
Will I be able to do all of this every day or as much as I have in the past? No.
Will I let people down? Probably.
But will I try? Yes.
Will I make a declaration that I no longer have time for readers, writers, or the publishing industry? Never. Because that is not what I believe.
Bestselling authors would not be where they are without the community of writers and their loyal readers.
What are your thoughts?
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December 22, 2012
Raised Over $5,500 in 5 days! Thank you!
Thank you donators and bidders!
The auction has come to a close!
Thank you to everyone who participate in donating and bidding! Special thanks to those who wanted to donate but we could not squeeze in :(
Notes:
All bids are closed.
All emails to winners have gone out.
Please donate your bids by tomorrow at the link sent in your email.
If you did not leave any contact information and we could not find you - the second person won.
If you left a twitter id only - we have tweeted you. Please contact us by midnight tonight for your item/instructions.
All winners and donators will be linked up by tomorrow - once donation is complete. :
We appreciate your generosity during this auction.
We raise over $5, 500 in 5 short days!
We have been overwhelmed at the response from both donators and bidders! My goal was 5,000 and as you can see we exceeded this.
Thank you for your support in the auction and for a good cause - esp right before the holidays.
Happy Holidays!
Shelli, Miral and Kate.
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December 20, 2012
Untraceable package and 1 hour Consultation (up for auction)
I have a couple of bids up for auction at the "Publishing Hearts Connecticut" which continues until Friday night, 11:59 PM EST
A 1 hour phone call/consultation (can be on marketing or indie pubbing or query)
An Untraceable Deluxe Book package (Signed Untraceable, Signed Uncontrollable, limited edition Grace bracelet, and swag)
There are tons of great items for bidding still open - agent critiques, editor phone calls, signed books and more!
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A 1 hour phone call/consultation (can be on marketing or indie pubbing or query)
An Untraceable Deluxe Book package (Signed Untraceable, Signed Uncontrollable, limited edition Grace bracelet, and swag)
There are tons of great items for bidding still open - agent critiques, editor phone calls, signed books and more!
Thanks for giving back! :)http://feeds.feedburner.com/Faerialit...
December 17, 2012
Auction (Publishing Hearts Connecticut) is going on now!
Many of us have watched the tragedy fall out on T.V.
Innocent lives lost. Heroes found. Hearts broken.
As a publishing industry, we can ban together to make a difference in more lives once again.
As parents, we need to honor our own children in this tragedy by helping others.
As humans, we can step up and help each other.
What is PubHeartsConn?
It’s an online auction to benefit the victims of the Sandy Hook Connecticut shootings through Newtown Youth and Family Services. The auction is currently scheduled to start Monday, Dec 17th (9am EST) and the first round will end Friday Dec 21st (11:00 PM EST)
Agents, editors, authors, illustrators, and industry experts have donated various products and services to be auctioned off to the highest bidder, with donations being made directly school.
We plan to donate the money to the school's relief fund for the families to possibly help with grief counseling, funeral arrangements, and scholarships for students.
You can bid on an items or donate directly to The United Way of Western Connecticut.
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December 14, 2012
Frees Souls: Susan Kaye Quinn
Finally, Susan's third book is out. I love this series so don't miss it. You can also get the digital box set and read it all at once.
Free Souls by Susan Kaye Quinn
(Book Three of the Mindjack Trilogy) Now Available!
When your mind is a weapon, freedom comes at a price.
Four months have passed since Kira left home to join Julian’s Jacker Freedom Alliance, but the hole in her heart still whistles empty where her boyfriend Raf used to be. She fills it with weapons training, JFA patrols, and an obsessive hunt for FBI agent Kestrel, ignoring Julian’s worries about her safety and repeated attempts to recruit her for his revolutionary chat-casts. When anti-jacker politician Vellus surrounds Jackertown with the National Guard, Kira discovers there’s more to Julian’s concerns than she knew, but she’s forced to take on a mission that neither want and that might be her last: assassinating Senator Vellus before he can snuff out Julian’s revolution and the jackers she’s come to love.
All Mindjack stories available on Amazon, Barnes&Noble, Kobo, Smashwords, and iTunes
(Note Free Souls is not yet available on iTunes)
Early Praise for Free Souls
“Quinn paints a picture of a not-too-distant America where politicians inflame the hatred of one section of the populace for another—all for their own gain—and you worry that her world is not so far off from our own.”
— Dianne Salerni, author of We Hear the Dead, The Caged Graves, and the forthcoming The Eighth Day
"Free Souls starts with a bang and doesn't let up. Like a mash-up of all your favorite science-fiction adventures from Star Wars to The Legend of Korra, it blends nonstop action, nail-biting escapes, and great romance. I absolutely loved it! A great series conclusion—a must-read."
— Leigh Talbert Moore, author of Rouge and The Truth About Faking
“Susan did it again. Free Souls was WOW! I expected Kira to step up to her role as heroine but not like this. Surprises kept coming until the very end which tied up more loose ends than I knew existed. Warning: Don't start reading until you have time to finish. I didn't want to put Free Souls down for a second. It's that kind of book.”
— Sher A. Hart, Goodreads Review
Interview
Susan's over at Amy Saunder's blog today (12.14.12), answering questions about how she came up with the mages' abilities, what kind of mage she would be, and all about her future works.
Digital Box Set
Since Free Souls is out, there is now a Digital Box Set of the Mindjack Trilogy for those of you who want the whole series!
Available on Amazon, Barnes&Noble
Mindjack Origins Collection
Want more Julian? Wondering how Sasha's ability really works? Looking for EXCLUSIVE DELETED SCENES from Free Souls? This collection of novellas, scenes, and other goodies is for those craving a bit more of the characters and drama of the Mindjack series.
Includes:
Mindjack Novellas
Mind Games (Raf's story)
The Handler (Julian's story)
The Scribe (Sasha's story)
TWO EXCLUSIVE DELETED SCENES from Free Souls (published nowhere else!)
PLUS Mindjack flash fiction, an (imaginary) conversation between Raf and Julian, and other goodies for readers who want just a little bit more of Kira, Julian, Raf, and the Mindjack crew.
Available on Amazon, Barnes&Noble
ENTER TO WIN
one of FIVE ecopies of the Mindjack Origins Collection
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Free Souls by Susan Kaye Quinn
(Book Three of the Mindjack Trilogy) Now Available!
When your mind is a weapon, freedom comes at a price.
Four months have passed since Kira left home to join Julian’s Jacker Freedom Alliance, but the hole in her heart still whistles empty where her boyfriend Raf used to be. She fills it with weapons training, JFA patrols, and an obsessive hunt for FBI agent Kestrel, ignoring Julian’s worries about her safety and repeated attempts to recruit her for his revolutionary chat-casts. When anti-jacker politician Vellus surrounds Jackertown with the National Guard, Kira discovers there’s more to Julian’s concerns than she knew, but she’s forced to take on a mission that neither want and that might be her last: assassinating Senator Vellus before he can snuff out Julian’s revolution and the jackers she’s come to love.
All Mindjack stories available on Amazon, Barnes&Noble, Kobo, Smashwords, and iTunes
(Note Free Souls is not yet available on iTunes)
Early Praise for Free Souls
“Quinn paints a picture of a not-too-distant America where politicians inflame the hatred of one section of the populace for another—all for their own gain—and you worry that her world is not so far off from our own.”
— Dianne Salerni, author of We Hear the Dead, The Caged Graves, and the forthcoming The Eighth Day
"Free Souls starts with a bang and doesn't let up. Like a mash-up of all your favorite science-fiction adventures from Star Wars to The Legend of Korra, it blends nonstop action, nail-biting escapes, and great romance. I absolutely loved it! A great series conclusion—a must-read."
— Leigh Talbert Moore, author of Rouge and The Truth About Faking
“Susan did it again. Free Souls was WOW! I expected Kira to step up to her role as heroine but not like this. Surprises kept coming until the very end which tied up more loose ends than I knew existed. Warning: Don't start reading until you have time to finish. I didn't want to put Free Souls down for a second. It's that kind of book.”
— Sher A. Hart, Goodreads Review
Interview
Susan's over at Amy Saunder's blog today (12.14.12), answering questions about how she came up with the mages' abilities, what kind of mage she would be, and all about her future works.
Digital Box Set
Since Free Souls is out, there is now a Digital Box Set of the Mindjack Trilogy for those of you who want the whole series!
Available on Amazon, Barnes&Noble
Mindjack Origins Collection
Want more Julian? Wondering how Sasha's ability really works? Looking for EXCLUSIVE DELETED SCENES from Free Souls? This collection of novellas, scenes, and other goodies is for those craving a bit more of the characters and drama of the Mindjack series.
Includes:
Mindjack Novellas
Mind Games (Raf's story)
The Handler (Julian's story)
The Scribe (Sasha's story)
TWO EXCLUSIVE DELETED SCENES from Free Souls (published nowhere else!)
PLUS Mindjack flash fiction, an (imaginary) conversation between Raf and Julian, and other goodies for readers who want just a little bit more of Kira, Julian, Raf, and the Mindjack crew.
Available on Amazon, Barnes&Noble
ENTER TO WIN
one of FIVE ecopies of the Mindjack Origins Collection
a Rafflecopter giveaway
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December 11, 2012
Announcing INDIE ReCon - free conference on all things indie!
First of things, big Happy bday to Elana Johnson!! To celebrate her bday, Christina Fonseca is giving away a PRINT collection of all three of her books (yes, even the last one once it is released), and ebooks of Regret, Possession and Surrender. The contest will run through 12/15.
Ive known her for years online, skyped with her, and online grouped with her in many amazing forums. She is brilliant and lovely and I adore her so give her a bday shout out!
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In other news,
Do I have a surprise for you! :)
A small group of indie writers has pulled together and is hosting a FREE online conference on everything INDIE in Feb 2013!
Welcome to the first INDIE ReCon - Make Indie Publishing a Mission Possible
Are you curious about Indie publishing, but don't know where to start? Or, are you already a published Indie author looking to boost your sales or expand your reach? Then you'll want to attend a new exciting online conference happening in 2013 - INDIE Revolution Conference. Or as we like to call it, INDIE ReCon.
INDIE ReCon is happening online from February 12-14, 2013.
INDIE ReCon is a FREE, ONLINE conference that is modeled after the awesome annual WriteOnCon. It is designed to help any writer or author who is curious about the ins and outs of Indie publishing.
However any author or writer can attend because we cover topics all of you may want to know more about (marketing etc)
Everything from the pros and cons of Indie publishing, essential aspects in creating a high-quality book, successful online marketing, and expanding into International markets.
We will feature over 30 guests that include industry experts as well as some of the bestselling adult and young adult authors in the publishing industry today including: Bob Mayer, Hugh Howey, M. Leighton, and Samantha Young (just to name a few).
For three days, INDIE ReCon will highlight new topics every hour (sometimes every half hour) for 8 hours a day which will include interviews, blog posts, vlogs, and live online chats. You'll receive advice from authors, bloggers, marketing partners, cover designers, editors, and more. You can check out our line up of topics and guests on our website.
Did we mention it's FREE and ONLINE? Well, there's more. Tons of Giveaways! There will be awesome giveaways from each and every speaker and partner. This will include books as well as services like free book designs, free editing, book development services, marketing prizes, and more.
So mark your calendars for Feb 12-14th!
But, more importantly, sign up now with your email and we'll be sure to send you updates, news, and reminders as the conference gets closer so you won't forget.
You won't find this much information (or excitement) about Indie publishing anywhere else. The hosts, partners, and presenters are all giving their time and knowledge for free for one simple reason: they're excited about being Indie and they want to help you decide if it's right for you too.
You can already sign up on the home page to receive updates and news.
We hope you join us at INDIE ReCon - where we'll help you make Indie publishing a mission possible!
See you there!
Founders/Hosts:
S.R. Johannes
Ali Cross
Laura Pauling
Jessie Harrell
Heather McCorkle
Cheri Lasota
Special thanks to our partners:
ALLi
Bibliocrunch
IndieReader
Kindle Fire Department
World Literary Cafe
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In other news,
Do I have a surprise for you! :)
A small group of indie writers has pulled together and is hosting a FREE online conference on everything INDIE in Feb 2013!
Welcome to the first INDIE ReCon - Make Indie Publishing a Mission Possible
Are you curious about Indie publishing, but don't know where to start? Or, are you already a published Indie author looking to boost your sales or expand your reach? Then you'll want to attend a new exciting online conference happening in 2013 - INDIE Revolution Conference. Or as we like to call it, INDIE ReCon.
INDIE ReCon is happening online from February 12-14, 2013.
INDIE ReCon is a FREE, ONLINE conference that is modeled after the awesome annual WriteOnCon. It is designed to help any writer or author who is curious about the ins and outs of Indie publishing.
However any author or writer can attend because we cover topics all of you may want to know more about (marketing etc)
Everything from the pros and cons of Indie publishing, essential aspects in creating a high-quality book, successful online marketing, and expanding into International markets.
We will feature over 30 guests that include industry experts as well as some of the bestselling adult and young adult authors in the publishing industry today including: Bob Mayer, Hugh Howey, M. Leighton, and Samantha Young (just to name a few).
For three days, INDIE ReCon will highlight new topics every hour (sometimes every half hour) for 8 hours a day which will include interviews, blog posts, vlogs, and live online chats. You'll receive advice from authors, bloggers, marketing partners, cover designers, editors, and more. You can check out our line up of topics and guests on our website.
Did we mention it's FREE and ONLINE? Well, there's more. Tons of Giveaways! There will be awesome giveaways from each and every speaker and partner. This will include books as well as services like free book designs, free editing, book development services, marketing prizes, and more.
So mark your calendars for Feb 12-14th!
But, more importantly, sign up now with your email and we'll be sure to send you updates, news, and reminders as the conference gets closer so you won't forget.
You won't find this much information (or excitement) about Indie publishing anywhere else. The hosts, partners, and presenters are all giving their time and knowledge for free for one simple reason: they're excited about being Indie and they want to help you decide if it's right for you too.
You can already sign up on the home page to receive updates and news.
We hope you join us at INDIE ReCon - where we'll help you make Indie publishing a mission possible!
See you there!
Founders/Hosts:
S.R. Johannes
Ali Cross
Laura Pauling
Jessie Harrell
Heather McCorkle
Cheri Lasota
Special thanks to our partners:
ALLi
Bibliocrunch
IndieReader
Kindle Fire Department
World Literary Cafe
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December 7, 2012
YA Scavenger Hunt Winners
You can see all the winners of the hunts here: http://yascavengerhunt.blogspot.com
RED TEAM WINNER:
Janice Bartelt
BLUE TEAM WINNER:
Sharrice Hewlett
MY WINNER:
Taharah (taherahabbas@aol.com)
Congrads and thanks so much for playing. I met tons of great new bloggers and plan to visit your blogs - yay! :)
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