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January 3, 2014
Quote of the Day 5: Hidden Destiny
Can you feel the Pack getting closer? Well you should because Hidden Destiny, Redwood Pack book 6, is almost here! North and Lexi’s story comes out on January 14th! To give you a little taste and get you ready for Hidden Destiny, please enjoy the Quote of the Days. Be sure to check back each day for a little bit more of the Redwood Pack!
Tomorrow North would take the next steps. He just hoped to hell that Lexi wanted to take them with him.
January 2, 2014
Quote of the Day 4: Hidden Destiny
Can you feel the Pack getting closer? Well you should because Hidden Destiny, Redwood Pack book 6, is almost here! North and Lexi’s story comes out on January 14th! To give you a little taste and get you ready for Hidden Destiny, please enjoy the Quote of the Days. Be sure to check back each day for a little bit more of the Redwood Pack!
Lexi stiffened for just a moment at his order then relaxed into him as if her body needed his words to calm.
January 1, 2014
Quote of the Day 3: Hidden Destiny
Can you feel the Pack getting closer? Well you should because Hidden Destiny, Redwood Pack book 6, is almost here! North and Lexi’s story comes out on January 14th! To give you a little taste and get you ready for Hidden Destiny, please enjoy the Quote of the Days. Be sure to check back each day for a little bit more of the Redwood Pack!
“But I wanted to come to you,” Parker whispered and warmth filled North’s chest.
This boy. This little boy.
December 31, 2013
2013: A Year of Reflection
It’s been such an amazing year, I somehow don’t really believe what happened. So many good things happened to me this year it almost eclipsed all the stress! If you know me at all, I love lists, so here is what happened in the world of Carrie Ann Ryan in 2013:
1. Books Galore
I went a little crazy with books. I had 13 releases in 2013
Blurred Expectations
Redwood Pack Vol 3
Finding Abigail
Her Lucky Love
Her Warriors’ Three Wishes
Forgiveness
Shattered Emotions
Redwood Pack Vol 4
A Taste of Decadence
Dreams of Ivory
An Unlucky Moon
Ever After
Midnight Ink
With these came the end of one series, Holiday Montana, and the start of another, Montgomery Ink. I went deeper into the Redwood Pack and Dante’s Circle series that I’ve ever thought I’ve ever been able to do.
2. USA Today List
My goal in writing was to reach readers. It was never to make a 7 figure deal and find an agent. Not that those aren’t freaking amazing things, but what I did this year made me happy. I made the USA Today List and was so surprised. I have my readers to thank for this.
3. Half a Million
I passed 500,000 books sold since 2011 this year. I have no idea how I did that other than my readers rock. Let’s hear it for another 500,000! (LOL)
4. A New Website and assistant
I’ve learned to ask others for help and thank God I did. Fatin, Charity, and Stacy have been my rocks this year and I’ve been able to breathe again.
5. Anthologies
I worked on two anthos this year: Ever After and Midnight Ink. Both were unique and freaking amazing to work on. I get to do two more in 2014. Tee hee.
6. Personal Life
My husband got his PHD this year. We moved to Chicago. We are now adults! LOL
7. New Family Member
We adopted a new cat, Cane, this year so now we have three rescue cats that are part of our family.
8. Fated Desires Publishing
We opened Fated Desires Publishing to other authors this year. Lia and I are indie authors who wanted to help other authors. It’s a great experiences working with other authors.
9. My Health
I’ve learned to actually take care of my health since I’m a little sick at the age of 27. Though now that we’ve moved I’ve had to learn how to work with my health again.
10. New Readers
I’ve met so many readers this year, had my first reader author lunch and plan to do more. Readers are the reason I get to do what I do, the reason I have a roof over my head, and the reason I have a smile on my face. Thank you!
What’s coming in 2014?
15 Books, 6 Conferences, a new niece, a VACATION, and who knows what else!
Hidden Destiny (Redwood Pack Book 6) – Jan 14th
____________ (Will announce soon) – Feb 11th
A Beta’s Haven (Redwood Pack Book 6.5) – Feb 18th
Ink Inspired (Montgomery Ink Book 0.5) – Feb 19th
Redwood Pack Vol 5 – March 11th
____________ (Will announce soon) – March 18th
Tangled Innocence (Dante’s Circle 4, Dante’s story) – April 15th
Fighting Fate (Redwood Pack Book 7, Cailin’s story) – June 17th
Loving the Omega (Redwood Pack 7.5, Maddox novella) – July 15th
Dark Fates (a PNR Antho that contains Redwood Pack 7.7, my Redwood Pack elder Emeline and Noah’s story) – August 12th
Redwood Pack Vol 6 – August 26th
Delicate Ink (Montgomery Ink Book 1, Austin’s story) – October 14th
___________ (Will announce soon) – Nov 2014
Fierce Enchantment (Dante’s Circle Book 5, Faith’s story) – Dec 9th
Happy New Year from me to you. Thank you for a wonderful 2013 that made me cry, laugh, and fall in love with writing all over again. I can’t wait to see what happens in 2014 and work with you all. As always, I’m here if you need me and I can’t wait to show off my books next year! Thank you so much for reading!
Carrie Ann’s Anniversary Giveaway Day 31 – LAST DAY!
Happy Anniversary to me! Yep! It’s been 2 years since An Alpha’s Path came out and wow, just wow. Things have surely changed since I first started, haven’t they? I’m so excited about the upcoming year and my 12 (gulp!) releases! Because of that and because I love my readers so much for getting me where I am today, we’re having a party. You’re going to read this same paragraph on the next 31 posts, so be warned LOL. I am giving away something small each day. All you have to do is comment on this post with the answer to the following question and be signed up for my NEWSLETTER to be entered. At the end of the month, I will pool ALL comments and ONE person will win ALL of my books for 2014. That means as soon as the book is ready for reviewers, that grand prize winner gets the book before anyone else. All winners will be announced the first week in January!
I am so grateful for my readers. You guys make what I do worth it. I am blessed to write every day and make it my job. Yes, I don’t seem to sleep sometimes, but eh, I’ll sleep later. So yay! Thank you! Now, the more hype this contest gets, the better. I might just throw in an extra grand prize or two if we get enough comments!
What books are part of the grand prize?
Hidden Destiny
A Beta’s Haven
Redwood Pack Vol 5
Tangled Innocence
Ink Inspired
Fighting Fate
Loving the Omega
Redwood Pack Vol 6
Dark Fates
A Montgomery Ink Prequel
Delicate Ink
Fierce Enchantment
Question for Day 31 (the last day) to enter to win a $5 Amazon, BN, ARe, or other eBookstore GiftCard:
What are you plans for tonight?
Don’t forget to leave your email!
Comment by 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on the last day of the blog for your chance to win. For the grand prize, all comments over the 31 days will be combined and will end by 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on 12/31/13. Only 31 entries allowed her ISP address for the grand prize. 1 entry per day. All winners will be selected randomly using a Random.org. Winners will be contacted by the author. Only one entry per ISP address. The contest is OPEN to international readers unless otherwise stated. No purchase necessary to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Void where prohibited.
Quote of the Day 2: Hidden Destiny
Can you feel the Pack getting closer? Well you should because Hidden Destiny, Redwood Pack book 6, is almost here! North and Lexi’s story comes out on January 14th! To give you a little taste and get you ready for Hidden Destiny, please enjoy the Quote of the Days. Be sure to check back each day for a little bit more of the Redwood Pack!
He loved her strength, the way she protected her family though she was much smaller than her brother. He loved those fierce eyes, that athletic body, and that silky blonde hair of hers.
He knew it was silky because he’d felt it when he’d tucked it behind her ear.
December 30, 2013
Quote of the Day 1: Hidden Destiny
Can you feel the Pack getting closer? Well you should because Hidden Destiny, Redwood Pack book 6, is almost here! North and Lexi’s story comes out on January 14th! To give you a little taste and get you ready for Hidden Destiny, please enjoy the Quote of the Days. Be sure to check back each day for a little bit more of the Redwood Pack!
North sucked in a breath at a sharp, lancing pain arching across his palm and cursed.
Carrie Ann’s Anniversary Giveaway Day 30
Happy Anniversary to me! Yep! It’s been 2 years since An Alpha’s Path came out and wow, just wow. Things have surely changed since I first started, haven’t they? I’m so excited about the upcoming year and my 12 (gulp!) releases! Because of that and because I love my readers so much for getting me where I am today, we’re having a party. You’re going to read this same paragraph on the next 31 posts, so be warned LOL. I am giving away something small each day. All you have to do is comment on this post with the answer to the following question and be signed up for my NEWSLETTER to be entered. At the end of the month, I will pool ALL comments and ONE person will win ALL of my books for 2014. That means as soon as the book is ready for reviewers, that grand prize winner gets the book before anyone else. All winners will be announced the first week in January!
I am so grateful for my readers. You guys make what I do worth it. I am blessed to write every day and make it my job. Yes, I don’t seem to sleep sometimes, but eh, I’ll sleep later. So yay! Thank you! Now, the more hype this contest gets, the better. I might just throw in an extra grand prize or two if we get enough comments!
What books are part of the grand prize?
Hidden Destiny
A Beta’s Haven
Redwood Pack Vol 5
Tangled Innocence
Ink Inspired
Fighting Fate
Loving the Omega
Redwood Pack Vol 6
Dark Fates
A Montgomery Ink Prequel
Delicate Ink
Fierce Enchantment
Question for Day 30 to enter to win a Midnight Ink Tote:
Do you have a resolution for the New Year? If so, what is it?
Don’t forget to leave your email!
Comment by 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on the last day of the blog for your chance to win. For the grand prize, all comments over the 31 days will be combined and will end by 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on 12/31/13. Only 31 entries allowed her ISP address for the grand prize. 1 entry per day. All winners will be selected randomly using a Random.org. Winners will be contacted by the author. Only one entry per ISP address. The contest is OPEN to international readers unless otherwise stated. No purchase necessary to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Void where prohibited.
December 29, 2013
Carrie Ann’s Anniversary Giveaway Day 29
Happy Anniversary to me! Yep! It’s been 2 years since An Alpha’s Path came out and wow, just wow. Things have surely changed since I first started, haven’t they? I’m so excited about the upcoming year and my 12 (gulp!) releases! Because of that and because I love my readers so much for getting me where I am today, we’re having a party. You’re going to read this same paragraph on the next 31 posts, so be warned LOL. I am giving away something small each day. All you have to do is comment on this post with the answer to the following question and be signed up for my NEWSLETTER to be entered. At the end of the month, I will pool ALL comments and ONE person will win ALL of my books for 2014. That means as soon as the book is ready for reviewers, that grand prize winner gets the book before anyone else. All winners will be announced the first week in January!
I am so grateful for my readers. You guys make what I do worth it. I am blessed to write every day and make it my job. Yes, I don’t seem to sleep sometimes, but eh, I’ll sleep later. So yay! Thank you! Now, the more hype this contest gets, the better. I might just throw in an extra grand prize or two if we get enough comments!
What books are part of the grand prize?
Hidden Destiny
A Beta’s Haven
Redwood Pack Vol 5
Tangled Innocence
Ink Inspired
Fighting Fate
Loving the Omega
Redwood Pack Vol 6
Dark Fates
A Montgomery Ink Prequel
Delicate Ink
Fierce Enchantment
Question for Day 29 to enter to win a $5 Amazon, BN, ARe, or other eBookstore GiftCard:
Do you have a Tattoo? If so, where?
Don’t forget to leave your email!
Comment by 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on the last day of the blog for your chance to win. For the grand prize, all comments over the 31 days will be combined and will end by 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on 12/31/13. Only 31 entries allowed her ISP address for the grand prize. 1 entry per day. All winners will be selected randomly using a Random.org. Winners will be contacted by the author. Only one entry per ISP address. The contest is OPEN to international readers unless otherwise stated. No purchase necessary to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Void where prohibited.
December 28, 2013
Carrie Ann’s Anniversary Giveaway Day 28
Happy Anniversary to me! Yep! It’s been 2 years since An Alpha’s Path came out and wow, just wow. Things have surely changed since I first started, haven’t they? I’m so excited about the upcoming year and my 12 (gulp!) releases! Because of that and because I love my readers so much for getting me where I am today, we’re having a party. You’re going to read this same paragraph on the next 31 posts, so be warned LOL. I am giving away something small each day. All you have to do is comment on this post with the answer to the following question and be signed up for my NEWSLETTER to be entered. At the end of the month, I will pool ALL comments and ONE person will win ALL of my books for 2014. That means as soon as the book is ready for reviewers, that grand prize winner gets the book before anyone else. All winners will be announced the first week in January!
I am so grateful for my readers. You guys make what I do worth it. I am blessed to write every day and make it my job. Yes, I don’t seem to sleep sometimes, but eh, I’ll sleep later. So yay! Thank you! Now, the more hype this contest gets, the better. I might just throw in an extra grand prize or two if we get enough comments!
What books are part of the grand prize?
Hidden Destiny
A Beta’s Haven
Redwood Pack Vol 5
Tangled Innocence
Ink Inspired
Fighting Fate
Loving the Omega
Redwood Pack Vol 6
Dark Fates
A Montgomery Ink Prequel
Delicate Ink
Fierce Enchantment
Question for Day 28 to enter to win a $5 Amazon, BN, ARe, or other eBookstore GiftCard:
What book are you looking forward to of mine in 2014?
Don’t forget to leave your email!
Comment by 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on the last day of the blog for your chance to win. For the grand prize, all comments over the 31 days will be combined and will end by 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on 12/31/13. Only 31 entries allowed her ISP address for the grand prize. 1 entry per day. All winners will be selected randomly using a Random.org. Winners will be contacted by the author. Only one entry per ISP address. The contest is OPEN to international readers unless otherwise stated. No purchase necessary to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Void where prohibited.
