Michele E. Gwynn's Blog, page 15

A Reptilian Encounter at Petsmart

Had to run up to Petsmart earlier to get food for the felines. I met a lizard who wanted me to bring him home. I tried to tell him I have four cats, it's not a good idea. We compromised....belly rubs.

The Madness has Arrived!

New Release NOW AVAILABLE!

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Contains titles from the following authors:

CAPTIVE (BOOK 1 OF A NEW LIFE SERIES) — Samantha Jacobey
TROPICAL NIGHTMARES — Kelly Cozzone
NORTH BY NORTHEAST — Cherime MacFarlane
MY DAYLIGHT MONSTERS — Sarah Dalton
DUPLICITOUS — Stephanie Nett
DIRTY BUSINESS — Julie Elizabeth Powell
NO CALLER ID — Ruby West
A CRYSTAL SNOWFLAKE — Holly Barbo
BLOOD IS POWER — Ella Medler
LOST SHADOWS — Julie Elizabeth Powell
SPLIT — Michele E. Gwynn
SLOTS — R.E. Hargrave
BLOOD CROW — Cleve Sylcox
SECRETS ROOM — Kim Faulks
13 — Julie Elizabeth Powell 

March Madness and New Audiobooks from Michele E Gwynn

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It has been a while (since October 31st of 2015). Hope everyone survived the holidays and that one and all are having a great start to 2016.

So what's new? So much going on! First, I have a new box set coming out March 1st with an EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE Psychological Thriller, Split. The set is being put out by Paper Gold Publishing (Dublin, Ireland), and contains 15 novels and novellas from your favorite Thriller & Horror authors from around the globe. I'm honored to be part of the 'Madness', and thrilled to announce further collaborations in 2016 with PGP. There will be two more box sets, one filled with Erotic tidbits, and a horror set for Halloween. In the meantime, you can Pre-Order The Edge of Madness for ONLY $0.99 on Amazon, iBooks, Kobo, and Barnes and Noble.

UNIVERSAL AMAZON: http://mybook.to/EDGEofMADNESS
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0192KE3P6
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YOUTUBE trailer:
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In addition to the box set, I have book three in The Checkpoint, Berlin Detective Series, The Redemption of Joseph Heinz, coming in April. (Previously titled the Kriminal Erotic Series). Redemption follows Exposed: The Education of Sarah Brown, and The Evolution of Elsa Kreiss. The story delves into investigating a new clue on an old cold case introduced in book one. Heinz finds himself conducting an unsanctioned criminal investigation in St. Petersburg, Russia. Alone, and without backup, he follows the trail left by a ledger confiscated during the Ivchencko arrest to a warehouse owned by the head of the Russian mafia, a man known as The Butcher. With danger imminent, and a driving need to solve the case of the disappearance of Marlessa Schubert, Heinz must tread carefully or end up dead. He just isn't sure if it will be by the Butcher's hand for interfering in the brotherhood's affairs or by the hands of his partner and fiance, Birgitta Mahler...for missing their wedding!

Stay tuned for this one, and in the meantime, check out my two new audiobooks, Celluloss (Book II in the Harvest Trilogy), and Camael's Gift (Book I in the Angelic Hosts Series).

Coming soon to audio, Census, Camael's Battle, and Sophie's Wish!
Download Camael's Gift at the following retailers: Amazon:
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iTunes: Part Two in the Harvest Trilogy is now available on Audio.
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iTunes: New from my pal, and fellow author, Paranormal Queen, Jami Brumfield, comes Rhyme's Reason, Part II, Men and Secrets (Dating a Werewolf Series). Continued from Rayne's Thunder, the story continues to develop with the Manchester siblings. Rayne has fulfilled the stipulation in her late father's will by finding and marrying her true mate, but sister Rhyme, and brother, River, are still trying to find theirs.

Rhyme decides to play detective and vet each of the men vying for her hand in the Mating Games.... Will she discover who murdered her dear friend, Isaac, or will she accidentally fall in love with a cold-blooded killer?

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Fun times and Author shenanigans in the Alamo City

Yesterday, I finally got to meet one of my best friends, and fellow author, Jami Brumfield, in person. You see, we both began writing for Examiner about 6 or more years ago, and through that medium, began what has since grown into what can only be described as a familial friendship, a sisterhood. Jami and I talk all the time. We collaborate on projects, and now, we've met each other, and each other's families. Love her hubby, Gary, and sister, Robin! They met my mom, and together with six other Crazy Lady Authors, (Aubree Lane, Diane Rinella, Samantha Jacobey, Jennifer Theriot, Kelly Cozzone, and Teri Riggs), we had ourselves a blast at the 2nd annual Deep in the Heart Author Event in San Antonio.

Michele E. Gwynn & Jami Brumfield

We met some wonderful fans, and acted like teenagers on Spring Break, but that's okay. It was fun. Next stop, Hilton Head, SC in June. That's going to be some serious R&R, and will officially be the largest gathering of Crazy Ladies in one city. We'll be on the beach. You won't be able to miss us. We'll be the ones with fruity adult beverages, a good book in hand, and surrounded by Cabana boys that look like cover models...probably because we'll be holding cover model tryouts. That's how we roll.

L to R:  Samantha Jacobey, Diane Rinella, cover model Devon Ryan, (photo bomb by the husband of author Anne Conley), Kelly Cozzone, Aubree Lane, Teri Riggs, and Jami Brumfield Diane Rinella and Kelly Cozzone in San Antonio, Texas trying to outdo Ozzy Osbourne antics at the Alamo Crazy Ladies in the Alamo City: Out front, Diane Rinella, L to R: Beth (PA and friend to Teri Riggs), Teri Riggs, Jennifer Theriot, K. Cozzone (sister of Kelly), and Kelly Cozzone.

Kobo Book Savings Coupon

Hey, Kobo readers, have I got a dealio for you!

The first month of 2016 is almost over, and what better way to celebrate than with a 50% off sale-fully supported by Kobo?
This special sale will start today (Jan. 28th) and ends on Sunday, January 31st and will be valid in Canada, United States, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.Customers will be able to redeem 50% off of any title published by KWL using the promo code JAN1650 an unlimited number of times starting this Friday-so please, let your readers and fans know about this incredible opportunity to stack up on eBooks while they can!

You can find ALL my Kobo titles here: Author Michele E. Gwynn books on Kobo
The Edge of Madness Sophie's Wish, Exposed: The Education of Sarah Brown, The Evolution of Elsa Kreiss, Census, (Darkest Communion Coming THIS week!)

Indie Author Struggles

Finding the elusive formula for success as an Indie author continues to be the struggle for myself and many traditionally published, as well as self-published authors. It's something we must all work on every single day.

Of course, it begins with a quality story! But what happens after the last two words are typed? What happens after The End? Well, that's  only the beginning.

Authors must then decide whether or not to submit their manuscript to a traditional publisher or go it alone, and if they go it alone, what venue will be the best one? Amazon, the monster retailer who has a stranglehold on the Indie author industry, or Draft2Digital, or maybe Smashwords? Blurb? Bookbaby? It takes a great deal of research to decide on the best course of action, but BookLife cites that hybrid authors do best.

"Fluidity between traditional and self-publishing continued last year as a growing number of hybrid authors explored their options in both areas. A steady stream of authors took publishing deals only to return to self-publishing, while traditional authors, such as bestselling comic book author Warren Ellis (Cunning Plans: Talks by Warren Ellis), continued to explore self-publishing as a supplement to their other work. This makes sense financially: a survey by Digital Book World found that hybrid authors earn the most money, with a median income between $7,500 and $9,999 a year, followed by traditionally published authors ($3,000–$4,999), and indie authors ($500–$999). The assumption that authors only use self-publishing until they can secure a traditional deal bears out less and less." READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE.

I've personally tried both self-publishing and small press publishing. So far, I'm for being self-published, but that was only after going through the experience of being under the umbrella of a publisher, and learning what it takes just to get myself out there. I'm still working it, every day, and with your help, gaining good exposure. (P.S. You're AWESOME, and I truly appreciate you, my readers).

My advice, try both venues, listen to your critics, then use what makes you a stronger writer and discard the rest while moving steadily forward. Above all, keep writing!

FIND YOUR NEXT FAVORITE BOOK!

Are you coming to see me in San Antonio?

Hello!

I hope everyone survived the holidays what with all the food, the festivities, and the family you probably only see once a year! I wanted to peek in and let everyone know what's coming up in my world.

First, I hope you're planning on coming to see me (and my fellow Crazy Lady Authors along with many other amazing authors) at the Deep in the Heart Author Event in San Antonio, Texas on February 6th. So you're wondering about this Spurs logo, eh?

San Antonio Spurs vs. Detroit PistonsAT&T Center, San Antonio, TXWed, Mar 2, 2016 07:30 PM
It's going to be a fun and fabulous event, and the Crazy Ladies will be having a MONSTER GIVEAWAY of paperback books, a Mastercard Gift Card, and SPURS Tickets for the March 2nd home game against the Detroit Pistons. You read that right! But you have to be present to both enter and win. We'll be holding the drawing in the last half hour (3:30 p.m. CST) so make plans to be there. Come say hello to me, Jami Brumfield, Diane Rinella, Jennifer Theriot, Kelly Cozzone, Teri Riggs, Samantha Jacobey, and Aubree Lane. We sure do want to meet you! (3511 Colony Drive, San Antonio) DOORS OPEN AT 11:00 A.M. TO VIP TICKETHOLDERS AND 1:00 P.M. TO THE PUBLIC.

Meanwhile, I've wrapped up my new Psychological Thriller short, SPLIT, which will premiere in the already highly ranking box set, The Edge of Madness, from Paper Gold Publishing. This is one twisted tale! You can PreOrder The Edge of Madness from Amazon, iBooks, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble. 

ALL Links below.Amazon:
US  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0192KE3P6
UK  http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0192KE3P6
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Netherlands  http://www.amazon.nl/gp/product/B0192KE3P6Japan  http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0192KE3P6
Brazil  http://www.amazon.com.br/gp/product/B0192KE3P6
Canada  http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0192KE3P6
Mexico  http://www.amazon.com.mx/gp/product/B0192KE3P6
Australia  http://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B0192KE3P6
India  http://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B0192KE3P6UNIVERSAL AMAZON: http://mybook.to/EDGEofMADNESSKOBO: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-…/ebook/the-edge-of-madness-2
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KOBO short: http://ow.ly/WuLBHB&N: http://ow.ly/WbJF3iBooks: http://ow.ly/WbJYDAPPLE:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1068243575YOUTUBE trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5SaRXFLly4&feature=youtu.be

Now that Split has left my desk, it's time to return to Detective Heinz in the third installment of The Checkpoint, Berlin Detective Series. I'll be knee-deep into the snow and cold of St. Petersburg, Russia (in my imagination) helping Heinz solve an old cold case while dealing with a case of cold feet over his upcoming wedding to his partner and love, Det. Birgitta Mahler. Look for The Redemption of Joseph Heinz in March. I'll be publishing out through Ingram Spark for this one so I can distribute world-wide into bookstores in every corner of the world. I'm pretty excited about this new avenue. It's going to be exciting.

So be sure to mark you calendars! I'll be the perky blonde (yes, I did it! I went blonde) with a big smile and a table-full of books. Too vague? Okay, I'll be the one whose tabletop billboard says AUTHOR MICHELE E. GWYNN. That ought to clear it up. Come by and say hello. Enter the Crazy Lady Giveaway, and get your favorite books autographed.

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13 ~ Julie Elizabeth Powell
What is found within the depths of the human soul? Does wickedness linger, as if the Devil’s thumb is ready to pluck the strings of certain choices? And with the strumming, just how far will Evil spread? 13 is the story of random souls pitted against the tragedy of the modern world. What is their connection, if any? Nameless; are these merely humans whose weaknesses force them to commit heinous crimes, or demons under the skin, aware of their sins yet indifferent to the outcome? Will they decipher the unknown and make it out alive? Who is watching, what is the end? 13 examines the modern world, its failings, its image, its ever increasing race to destruction – its collapse of values meant to further mankind rather than annihilate. It questions choices, peering into the distorted ethics and morals of where humanity stands today, what it has lost and whether or not there is any hope for the future. If morals have become simplistic and vague, tainted intellectually and rigid, can it only give rise to succumbing to personal motives and flaws, focussing only on self-preservation? Or is it a result of what has been lost in the face of progress? Where such ideology needs re-evaluating; where tradition, continuity, conservation, stability and constraints on behaviour have great value...maybe progress is the expression of ruin after all? 13 wallows in horror, not only in blood but the psychological neglect of why the modern world must be wary of its way forward and not succumb to self-interests, where greed, amongst other negative traits, is personified to such an extent that nothing is left to save us. 13 could be seen as a résumé of failures, yet, for those who read it, maybe it will filter enough into consciousness that the tide may be turned. Or perhaps Destiny has other ideas? Warning: strong language and scenes of violence /horror/drugs/sex Slots ~ R.E. Hargrave
You know the saying, ‘What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas’ . . . well, that’s not always true. Three travelers find themselves running to Sin City in an attempt to right a wrong, only to have it backfire—in a big way. Rated NC-17 for extremely graphic scenes. Please heed warning inside. Warnings First off, the musical inspiration for this horrific short story came from God Speed You Black Emperor, Dark Lotus, Type O Negative, and Alkaline Trio. If you are a child, elderly, or have a heart condition, then this story is probably not for you. If you cannot handle torture scenes and/or have a weak stomach, why are you here? This story is not for you. If you have any problems with language, nudity (and descriptions of such), drugs, forced sexual acts (including gore porn), maiming, torture, forced humiliation, self-mutilation, vomit, urine, blood, snakes, character death and more . . . then I cannot stress enough that this story is not for you. Split ~ Michele E. GwynnJennifer Jones suffered the loss of her parents in a car accident. Heaped upon her grief and survivor’s guilt is a debilitating layer of domestic abuse from her fiancé, Aaron. It’s all too much, and without warning, she snaps. Free from the moorings that bind us all to rational boundaries, Jennifer finds that stepping across the line and committing murder means she no longer needs to follow anyone’s rules but her own, but has she gone too far? Now that she’s tasted the heady power of controlling her own destiny, she can’t stop!Down the rabbit hole she goes into a realm of psychotic darkness so deep, she may never find her way out again! Is murder Jennifer’s new reality or has reality skewed, tilting on its axis, writing its own story? Reality is in the eye of the deceiver, after all. Is this new reality real or has Jennifer Jones split? No Caller ID ~ Ruby WestJerome's all charm, no substance. At best, he's a talented womanizer. His wife leads a long list of women scorned by him, and one of them carries a deep grudge. When his life takes a downward spiral, in a blur of binge drinking and hookups, the calls start. Someone's playing a tantalizing game with him, but who?
Secrets Room ~ Kim Faulks
Be prepared for the most haunting horror and suspense novel to hit the shelf in years… What would you do if you woke in a room filled with strangers, with no memory of how you got there, and no way out? Morgan Drimmel wakes to find herself in the midst of this nightmare. The gouged, blood-splattered walls scream of terror and torture, and the unrelenting light that shines between the cracks in the walls fills her with dread. When the others in the room wake, they form alliances, and Morgan finds herself drawn to rogue biker Slade Rivers. But dependence, for her, has always come with a deadly price. Those inside the room have secrets too; dark secrets they will go to any length to keep from getting out. When evil rears its ugly head, Morgan will not only have to fight to survive—she will also have to trust. This is THE book you shouldn't pass up! Blood Crow ~ Cleve SylcoxAs Confederate and Union forces clash in and around the Missouri community of St. Charles, Constance McAdams fights a war of her own. Her mind has been fractured, her heart ravaged, and her soul nearly torn from its very existence. Her husband, Gavin, threatened by a corrupt sheriff and judge, is the binding that holds her together. With a blessing from an old Choctaw woman as her only weapon, she spirals into a maddening world of crows and spirits as she fights the forces pressing in around her. Blood is Power ~ Ella MedlerIn this second installment of his story, Nick Hunter proceeds to track down and eliminate every person involved in his son's kidnap. But where will the chase end? And has he bitten off more than he can chew? Nick discovers a tangled net of human trafficking and corruption, and world-class players with a penchant for disturbed obsessions. Gritty, dark, chock-full of suspense. Don't start reading if you cannot finish it in one sitting. Duplicitous ~ Stephanie NettIt was meant to be an easy job; go to my sister’s and update their security system. My sister’s husband is handsome and rich and she lives the epitome of a perfect life. As I work, Reese drops a bombshell and things begin to spiral out of control at a rate far faster than I’m comfortable with. After waking covered in blood, I’m left to piece together the mystery of what happened before I go mad. Or die trying. A Crystal Snowflake ~ Holly BarboWhen Chayse’s friend is murdered before he can get protective custody, she and her department in Homeland Security are thrust into a race to stop a destructive cyber worm from wiping out all bank and stock market records during the Christmas break. The good news is there is an inoculating code which will stop the worm. The bad news is it is hidden in a special crystal concealed in the sculpted walls of a beautiful ice hotel in the lapland region of Sweden and the terrorists are searching for it too. As the snow flurries of November becomes frozen December each side rush to find the crystal…with entirely different goals. Will the Christmas holiday bring destruction for western financial systems?
Lost Shadows ~ Julie Elizabeth PowellNot only had Adam lost his parents in a car crash, but he’d also forgotten who he was. Pamela is haunted by the patient who was murdered by her father. Barbara and Mike have mysterious secrets. Harry seeks solace at the bottom of a glass. And why is Mildred so afraid? While Helen’s mind gathers dust, Lizzie mourns the loss of her, and her husband. Both Penny and Jane are frantic to find their daughters, if in different ways. Rick wonders what to do about his family. And who is William? Most are strangers, all are haunted by darkness – does this unite them, or is it something they must do that will free them? Will they find what is lost?
Tropical Nightmares ~ Kelly CozzoneSurviving numerous attempts on their lives including the explosion that rocked Tropical Dreams, David Murphy and Tiana Alexander started to rebuild their lives. Living on the beautiful and tranquil island of St. Lucia, they tried not to let the ugliness of Robert Dubose invade every aspect of their lives. They knew he was coming and wouldn't stop until someone was dead. Robert Dubose planned every second of his revenge against David and Tiana down to the littlest detail. This time he was leaving nothing to chance. Bringing a partner in on the plan almost guarantees his success. Can David and Tiana once again defeat Dubose or will he finally get his revenge? Will Dubose and his hidden partner finally succeed in killing them? Can David forgive himself for failing Tiana or will their love be another casualty? Dirty Business ~ Julie Elizabeth PowellGavin Bloom and Alex Moore run an online magazine for an adult market; although each insists it has to be within the limits of not only the law but to their sense of decency. Gavin is on the edge of developing a revolutionary turn for that very magazine, a programme that will no doubt secure the business, maybe forever. Amidst the excitement and enjoyment of its success, however, is the mysterious and heinous murder of one of their own. Who can have done it? And why? And who is the woman fastened by a chain to a wall? Follow the twists and turns and perhaps you can solve the puzzle before they do. Warning: some strong language, violence and moderate scenes of a sexual nature. My Daylight Monsters ~ Sarah DaltonI always thought my demons came out in the day, rather than at night. I’ve never been scared of the dark. I’ve only ever been scared of real things: getting ill, having injections, physical pain… death. Those are my monsters, not ghosts or vampires or whatever else can hide under your bed at night. I was wrong. The dark makes everything worse. When 17-year-old Mary Hades is admitted by her parents to a psychiatric unit, her worst nightmares are confirmed. How can she get better in a place that fills her with dread? Her friendships with the other patients — her wacky roommate Lacey, her protector Mo, and the mysterious, green-eyed Johnny — begin to fill her with hope, until she realizes that people in the hospital are dying without explanation. Something sinister stalks the corridors, and it’s up to Mary to stop it. But the closer she gets to the answer, the more perilous her situation becomes, and Mary discovers the only way to get out alive is to confront the things that scare her most. North by Northeast ~ Cherime MacFarlaneWithout her he is alone in the world. Letting his wife go alone to Seattle, Washington to display her paintings in an invitation only show is difficult. But he has commitments to fulfill. Unease turns to fear when she doesn't answer his call. The "sight" tells him something is horribly wrong. An inept investigator, an obsessed fan and three friends all come together in a tight tale of a race into British Columbia's Pacific Coast as a husband tries to save the only thing he ever wanted, his wife. Captive (Book 1 of A New Life Series) ~ Samantha JacobeyA New Life Series is an epic adventure. TORI FARRELL's life IS one wild story... escaped from a biker gang and running from drug lords... used by the FBI and hoping to protect her present from her past... IT'S DARK - IT'S BRUTAL, and it's WORTH EVERY MINUTE OF IT!! (Mature read, 18+ for graphic sexual content and violence, including rape) Amazon US ~ Amazon Int'l ~ B&N ~ iTunes ~ GoodreadsKOBO✯ ✯ Special GIFT WITH PURCHASE Offer with KOBO purhcase ✯ ✯ magicofbookspromo@gmail.com

Sneak Peek Teaser Seeks Redemption

Some Sneak Peek Goodness!

COMING SOON! 

The first teaser for The Redemption of Joseph Heinz, Book III in the Checkpoint, Berlin Detective Series.

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