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September 13, 2013
New Consoling Angel Trailer !
Check out my new trailer that I have made for my book that has gotten reissued!
Purchase on:
2013 Best in Category & Best in Paranormal Short Stories – Wise Bear Digital Book Awards
PG – English -Short Story – YA /Time Travel/Romance
Book Blurb-
Mira did not know what she had in store the day she fell asleep while wanting to escape her current situation. Overcoming a death from someone so close and burying herself in school and an internship has kept her somewhat awake and alive. An admiration for the actor, James Dean was all that kept the memory of her father alive. If she couldn’t be with her father, she could at least remember what they shared an admiration for together. She always wanted to meet James Dean… she didn’t know it would come true. Be careful what you wish for. It may just come true.
September 1, 2013
Cover Reveal & Blog Tour participants needed!
So what do you all think? I thought it looked amazing and fits the story. Thank you to Kim Killon and her staff! They are amazing!
I’m also looking for participants for a new blog tour for the book starting Sept 16th!
If you’re interested please fill out the form:
Book Blurb:
Mira did not know what she had in store the day she fell asleep while wanting to escape her current situation. Overcoming a death from someone so close and burying herself in school and an internship has kept her somewhat awake and alive. An admiration for the actor, James Dean was all that kept the memory of her father alive. If she couldn’t be with her father, she could at least remember what they shared an admiration for together. She always wanted to meet James Dean… she didn’t know it would come true. Be careful what you wish for. It may just come true.
August 13, 2013
Web History: History of SEO in slides!
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) plays such a huge role in our lives and our websites. So here is some fun in slides explaining how this great tool came to be!
The History of SEO from HubSpot All-in-one Marketing Software
August 9, 2013
Review: Twice in a Lifetime by Jennifer Jakes
Book Blurb:
Be Careful What You Wish For. . .
No-nonsense stuntwoman Isabella Douglas will do anything to stop an unwanted divorce and reclaim the happy life she had, even allow her old friend to concoct a magical spell to turn back time. But when the spell goes awry, Izzy finds herself trapped aboard a 1768 Caribbean pirate ship with a captain who’s a dead ringer for her sexy as sin husband, Ian. Convinced he’s playing a cruel joke, she’s furious – until she realizes he doesn’t know her or believe they’re married.
Captain Ian Douglas does not have time to deal with an insane woman who claims to be his wife; he has to save his kidnapped sister. But as Izzy haunts his dreams and fills him with erotic memories he can’t explain, he’s forced to admit he feels more than lust.
Trapped in a vicious cycle of past mirroring present, Izzy knows they only have days to find Ian’s sister and prevent disaster from striking a second time. If she doesn’t, their marriage will be destroyed again – along with the man she loves.
Review:
If you are looking for second chances, romance, sexy scenes, and pirates then look no further and read Twice In A Lifetime. Izzy is divorcing her husband but she still loves him. Thanks to her friend Celeste, she will get a second chance to prove her love and end up in 1776! I loved the story, the characters and the imagination. Very well done. Izzy kept me laughing because of how head strong she was to never stay put. I think the story is one that many can relate to because we have all had lost love at one point or another. Jakes has been added to my favorite author lists and she will soon be on yours as well!
August 8, 2013
Review: Loving a Prince Charming (Fairy Tales & Ever Afters) by Danielle Monsch
Review:
I’ve got to hand it to Monsch, she’s a great storyteller who loves to twist fairy tales into something completely new and exciting! I loved this story because it really threw me until the end as to what was going to happen. I also absolutely love strong heroines like Kira who kick butt! Kira was not only a loyal friend, but was willing to do whatever it took to save her friend and the man she would come to love. Seth feeling the same way but fighting it because he values duty among everything, but how long can he hold off before being consumed by his own heart? You will have to find out! Such a talented writer, I am already checking out her other works as well. The covers also are pretty amazing. If you love romance, fairy tales and great characters, then Monsch doesn’t disappoint !
Book Blurb:
Honor and Integrity were more than words to Seth – they were the values he lived his life by. As Prince of a large kingdom, putting duty before desire was vital for the prosperity and wellness of his people. If sometimes he looked at Kira – best friend since childhood and his personal guard – and regretted his betrothal to the Princess of a neighboring kingdom, well, that was the price he had to pay for his people’s happiness.
Even if that Princess was cursed and given the nickname Sleeping Beauty.
Seth discovers the way to end the curse and, against his father’s wishes, sets off on a perilous journey to free her with Kira by his side. But Kira represents a different type of danger… Only love can break the curse, but how can Seth keep his promise to protect Sleeping Beauty when every moment with Kira makes his heart damn duty and demand its desire?
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Excerpt:
Seth ducked lower, scrunching his body behind the tree as the chattering of the women grew louder on the other side of the trunk.
“I thought I saw him in this area,” said the first. He recognized the voice, Lady Isa – no, Ire – well, it began with an “I”. Nice enough, but her family was so desperate for a match that they pushed her to act beyond the bounds of propriety.
“He has to be around here somewhere,” said the second. Now her, he didn’t like. Lady Deva treated servants like dirt underneath her shoes. Father said he had to be nice to her since she came from a very important merchant family, so he gritted his teeth and smiled at her at formal functions. That didn’t mean he had to put up with her at any other time.
“Ladies, what are you doing standing around the garden?” And this voice was the dearest to him in the world and welcome any time he heard it.
“Kira, how nice to see you. We thought we saw His Highness and wanted to ask him if there was something special he desired for his twenty-fifth birthday. Now I’m sure he is here somewhere, since you wouldn’t be far from his side, would you? You always were so close to the prince. He’s lucky that you see to his every need.” The tone was subtle vileness, but before he could stand and make his way to the women, Kira’s arm snaked around the trunk of the tree, the forefinger pointing at him, the demand of *Stay where you are* undeniable.
He was busted. Might as well sit back and enjoy the show.
“Lady Deva, my charge is and always will be His Highness and His Highness alone. I am not as fortunate as you in the ability to spread myself and my favors to anyone who desires it.”
And the tension was palpable even back here. Seth cocked his head in anticipation of the next volley, but the winner was Kira as Deva backed down, saying, “We will find His Highness later. Please inform him we were looking for him.”
“I’ll be sure to do that,” Kira responded in her driest tone. There was rustling, footsteps fading, and then Kira’s voice sounded again. “It’s safe, Your Cowardness.”
He poked his head around. “They’re all gone?”
“The scary girls are no more.”
“Are you mocking me?” He looked up, up, and up. She was probably the tallest woman in the kingdom, and thank heavens he was taller than her by a couple inches or he might have had some inadequacy issues being her best friend. “How’d you get so tall? Your dad is short.”
“It’s because of how you dragged me behind you when we were kids. My legs had to stretch to keep up.” The wind picked up then, the strong wind ruffling Kira’s ponytail and whipping the red strands around her face. She smoothed them back, using the movement to cover the fact her eyes were taking in their surroundings, assessing for any possible risks or potential enemies.
She should never have been made his bodyguard. His father had been wrong to make that decision.
To keep his mind from going down that well-worn argument yet again, Seth stood and ruffled the hair she’d straightened only moments ago. “Hey!” she cried, batting at his hands and glowering at him.
July 15, 2013
Workshop: Publicity 101 with Instructor: Heather Riccio
***Permission to forward granted***
Want to learn the tips and tricks to publicize your novel and your own personal brand? This workshop is designed for all writers, whether newbies or experienced, traditionally published or self-pubbed.
Publicity 101
Instructor: Heather Riccio
Dates: August 12–16, 2013
Cost: $10 for YARWA members (non-member fee is $20)
TO REGISTER go to: http://yarwa.com/programs
About the class: You’ve written a novel, now what? Even if you are with a publishing house, you can benefit from this class. Learn the tricks of the trade. Blog tours are all about visibility, but it’s the reviews that count. You aren’t just selling your novel, you’re selling “you.” Become friends with your readers and they’ll help you sell, sell, sell. Want to know who to contact in terms of magazine placement, etc? I have you covered. Let’s do this…together!
About the instructor: Heather has been a publicist with Entangled since December 2011, and has done marketing/publicity with the Palm Springs International Film Festival since 2008. Her Masters degree is in Fiction Writing and her undergraduate degree is a double degree in English and Anthropology from University of California, Riverside.She also works for Bowker part-time as a market researcher, which keeps her up-to-date on book trends. On the side, Heather can also be found doing pro-bono work as the Director of Partnerships for Project Migration, a fashion accessories company with a charitable initiative. Her life-long goal is to work for Entangled and write at night! Find her on Twitter @HeatherRiccio
For any questions, please contact YARWA VP of Programs, Lea Nolan at vp-programs (at)YARWA (dot) com
Interested in joining YARWA? Click here to learn more: http://yarwa.com/join-yarwa
July 7, 2013
The Fourth of July Anthology gets a 5 Star review from Fallen Angel Reviews!
Thank you to Fallen Angel Reviews for their rave review of The Fourth of July Anthology!
“The Fourth of July is filled with six wonderful stories by six incredible artists that brings joy, love, romance, and some twists and turns to delight any reader.” – Linda L.
To read the rest of the review, please visit their site: http://fallenangelreviews.com/2013/June/lindal-thefourthofjuly.htm#.UdiiMj5ART9
Purchase on Amazon/Nook/All Romance
Book Blurb:
1-Tangled Up In Need— When the object of her cyber lust shows up on her doorstep on the Fourth of July, Johanna Porter is caught between panic and giddiness. What’s a Canadian girl to do?
2-Fireworks—After the death of her grandfather, Sarah takes his things away. A picture will lead her to a magical night. What’s a girl from New York going to do with a man from the 1940′s?
3-The Ghost Whispered, “I Love You”— Anna must change the past in order to be with Jon, her long-dead husband from a previous lifetime, who was mortally wounded at Bunker Hill.
4-Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire—When Bear scents his mate, he’s on a mission to make Ginger his. Unfortunately, the town’s Fourth of July celebration is proving to be a dangerous distraction.
5-I’ll Be Seeing You— World War Two had changed everything except for Betty and Frank’s love for each other and their determination to be married before Frank leaves for Europe.
6-Lover’s Meeting— Hoping against hope, Andrew returns to Ocean Breeze, Florida after being gone five years, looking for the one woman he should have never let get away.
July 4, 2013
Looking to warm up your Fourth? Check out these amazing romance short stories!
Since the name pretty much explains it, I want my readers to have an amazing fourth, but also us romance lovers love a good story, right?
Go download The Fourth of July anthology from DCL. It contains one of my short stories, Fireworks and many amazing stories about love and the fourth of July.
Fireworks is featured in The 4th of July Anthology
PG – English -Short Story – Time Travel/Romance
Published by Dark Castle Lords
Purchase
Date: June 2013
Book Blurb-
Purchase on Amazon/Nook/All Romance
Book Blurb:
1-Tangled Up In Need— When the object of her cyber lust shows up on her doorstep on the Fourth of July, Johanna Porter is caught between panic and giddiness. What’s a Canadian girl to do?
2-Fireworks—After the death of her grandfather, Sarah takes his things away. A picture will lead her to a magical night. What’s a girl from New York going to do with a man from the 1940′s?
3-The Ghost Whispered, “I Love You”— Anna must change the past in order to be with Jon, her long-dead husband from a previous lifetime, who was mortally wounded at Bunker Hill.
4-Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire—When Bear scents his mate, he’s on a mission to make Ginger his. Unfortunately, the town’s Fourth of July celebration is proving to be a dangerous distraction.
5-I’ll Be Seeing You— World War Two had changed everything except for Betty and Frank’s love for each other and their determination to be married before Frank leaves for Europe.
6-Lover’s Meeting— Hoping against hope, Andrew returns to Ocean Breeze, Florida after being gone five years, looking for the one woman he should have never let get away.
Praise for Fireworks
“THE FOURTH OF JULY has it all, paranormal, historical and contemporary romances. The authors bring their own unique story with such intensity and chemistry between their characters. The sex scenes are designed to burn up the pages and romance that makes you sigh with each turn of the page. For this reviewer, anthologies always leave me wanting more. But, if it’s a short stories you want then THE FOURTH OF JULY is just what you’re looking for.” ~ Gloria Gehres
Happy Fourth of July!
I want to wish all my friends, family and readers a Happy Fourth of July!
Wishing the best for our troops and our country!
July 2, 2013
Web Learning 101: Writing A Short Story
So lately I have been writing a ton of short stories from Consoling Angel, Destined, Fireworks, and newly to come soon, The Lucky Valentine. Why do I like writing them so much? I think because it really makes the writer sit and come up with a small world that can be over in a blink of an eye. It’s also a great challenge to not want to continue on and on. So for today’s lesson, I want you to take a look at writing a short story and I challenge you to write one.
How To Write A Short Story from gueste887d1
