Nikki Jefford's Blog, page 17
July 31, 2012
10 Authors, 10 Charities, Chances to win paperbacks, posters & ebooks
August 1 - 8, 2012
Organized by the fabulous Rachael Wade, author of the Resistance Trilogy.
Come check out some great causes, donate and then enter the raffle.
http://www.lightsonoutreach.com/the-r...
Organized by the fabulous Rachael Wade, author of the Resistance Trilogy.
Come check out some great causes, donate and then enter the raffle.
http://www.lightsonoutreach.com/the-r...
July 29, 2012
99 cent Entangled Sale Ending
Entangled will remain at 99 cents for the last couple days of July (and maybe the first part of August?) before returning to $2.99.
If you know anyone who has been planning to buy book one, now would be a good time.
Buy links to Kindle, Nook and other devices posted on my blog.
http://www.nikkijefford.com/2012/07/9...
If you know anyone who has been planning to buy book one, now would be a good time.
Buy links to Kindle, Nook and other devices posted on my blog.
http://www.nikkijefford.com/2012/07/9...
July 15, 2012
Back on Barnes & Noble!
Entangled returned to Barnes & Noble today.
On sale for the same 99 cent introduction to the series special as Amazon in eBook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/entan...
Also back on Smashwords:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
Working with Smashwords on getting both books onto the iTunes store soon!
Both Entangled and Duplicity are both out in paperback now. Amazon & CreateSpace is carrying them. For some reason only book 2 is showing as available on Book Depository. Still working out the kinks!
On sale for the same 99 cent introduction to the series special as Amazon in eBook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/entan...
Also back on Smashwords:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
Working with Smashwords on getting both books onto the iTunes store soon!
Both Entangled and Duplicity are both out in paperback now. Amazon & CreateSpace is carrying them. For some reason only book 2 is showing as available on Book Depository. Still working out the kinks!
July 1, 2012
Best Indie Books of 2012 Semifinalist
Happy July!
Super surprise this morning:
Entangled made it as a semifinalist in The Kindle Book Review's Best Indie Books of 2012 YA category.
http://thekindlebookreview.blogspot.c...
Super surprise this morning:
Entangled made it as a semifinalist in The Kindle Book Review's Best Indie Books of 2012 YA category.
http://thekindlebookreview.blogspot.c...
June 24, 2012
Win! 3 Paperback copies of Entangled
I'm giving away three print copies of Entangled here at Goodreads through July 15th. (US/Canada)
I have the proof copy and it came out Gorgeous with a capital G!
Sign up to win and if you want to be extra awesome, spread the word.
I have the proof copy and it came out Gorgeous with a capital G!
Sign up to win and if you want to be extra awesome, spread the word.
June 22, 2012
Entangled Chosen as BOTM at Shut Up & Read
Thank you to Tt and everyone at the Goodreads group Shut Up & Read for choosing ENTANGLED for this July's Book of the Month: "INDEpendent Author." (Love it!)
Hope you enjoy!
Hope you enjoy!
June 20, 2012
In Love with Adrian
Enchantment (Spellbound #3) got off to a promising start only to sputter and stall when I abandoned the book to organize the Spellbound blog tour.
Now I'm back on track and enjoying the journey, though part of me is dragging my heels because once book 3 is finished the series is done and I'm having trouble letting go.
Of all the books in the series, I've been looking forward to #3 the most.
I love Adrian's tragic back story. I've never cared for prologues, but I made an exception here because I think it's more powerful to see Adrian the boy and experience his tragedy with him rather than in reference.
Adrian isn't as easily domesticated as Raj, which makes him even more fun to write. I love both warlocks for different reasons, but I find myself experiencing an attraction for Adrian that I'm not entirely sure is healthy. Oh yes,
I dream about him at night.
Fictional crushes never hurt anyone, am I right?
Now I'm back on track and enjoying the journey, though part of me is dragging my heels because once book 3 is finished the series is done and I'm having trouble letting go.
Of all the books in the series, I've been looking forward to #3 the most.
I love Adrian's tragic back story. I've never cared for prologues, but I made an exception here because I think it's more powerful to see Adrian the boy and experience his tragedy with him rather than in reference.
Adrian isn't as easily domesticated as Raj, which makes him even more fun to write. I love both warlocks for different reasons, but I find myself experiencing an attraction for Adrian that I'm not entirely sure is healthy. Oh yes,
I dream about him at night.
Fictional crushes never hurt anyone, am I right?
June 16, 2012
What to get Dad?
For those of you running late...
This year's bestselling true crime adventure makes the perfect Father's Day gift.
The Barefoot Bandit is one wild, action-packed adventure that is as hilarious as it is break breaking. Colton Harris-Moore is without a doubt the most extraordinary teen bandit of our time.
BONUS: I was Bob's research assistant and a large chunk of the book takes place in the beautiful San Juan Islands (WA) where we live.
Bob is one of the most entertaining guys I've ever met. I'm so happy I got the opportunity to work with him and make a lifelong friend. He took time out of his tour schedule - interviews with NPR and Fox - to make suggestions on each and every one of my Spellbound Trilogy covers. They would not have come out the way they did if not for Bob's input.
Seriously, GREAT GUY!
Bob is currently giving away three hardbacks at Goodreads now through June 18 if you want to try and win a copy for yourself.
This year's bestselling true crime adventure makes the perfect Father's Day gift.
The Barefoot Bandit is one wild, action-packed adventure that is as hilarious as it is break breaking. Colton Harris-Moore is without a doubt the most extraordinary teen bandit of our time.
BONUS: I was Bob's research assistant and a large chunk of the book takes place in the beautiful San Juan Islands (WA) where we live.
Bob is one of the most entertaining guys I've ever met. I'm so happy I got the opportunity to work with him and make a lifelong friend. He took time out of his tour schedule - interviews with NPR and Fox - to make suggestions on each and every one of my Spellbound Trilogy covers. They would not have come out the way they did if not for Bob's input.
Seriously, GREAT GUY!
Bob is currently giving away three hardbacks at Goodreads now through June 18 if you want to try and win a copy for yourself.
June 12, 2012
Alice in Wonderland meets Lord of the Rings
...except Kara is Queen of the Grimoire in S.M. Boyce's Lichgates.
The book is FREE on amazon kindle one last day then off amazon select for good. So grab it:
"Today!"
Wednesday, June 13th.
Linkies on my blog post:
http://www.nikkijefford.com/2012/06/v...
The book is FREE on amazon kindle one last day then off amazon select for good. So grab it:
"Today!"
Wednesday, June 13th.
Linkies on my blog post:
http://www.nikkijefford.com/2012/06/v...
June 6, 2012
Entangled Updated Version
Most up-to-date version as of June, 3, 2012.
Entangled was never intended to include profanity. I've weeded out everything except for a scene in which Gray, in the guise of Charlene, is joking around with her sister's snotty friend Brittany. The B bombs or whatever you want to call them stay there. That dialogue sounded ridiculous when I tried changing it to "jerk."
Another term that was brought to my attention is slut. I wasn't even aware of using it and had to do a find on the manuscript. Sure enough, there were 6 instances in the text. (One stayed.)
Personally, I'm not fond of the word and would rather say "miniskirt" than "slutty skirt" as I did twice (and now changed). Why does a short skirt need to be slutty?
There's one passage I changed, which I think is actually funnier now. I'll share it on my blog soon with more discussion on this as I think it's an interesting topic.
Also, in a much early version of Entangled that was changed sometime in March, there was a scene where Raj sees Charlene giving Blake a BJ inside his car in the school parking lot. This was changed to the couple making out. Enough people were disturbed by that scene that I tweaked it.
Maybe I need to go back to writing adult romance. LOL!
I am always open to feedback. When readers take the time to bring up questions or concerns, I take the time to listen.
That said (and I mentioned this in an email to the reviewer I was having the slut discussion with) I write for the joy of it and I will not allow people to rob me of that pleasure every time someone takes offense.
If making a change makes sense, I am happy to consider it.
I have updated my goodreads blurbs to include: "This book is intended for older teens." And will do the same on amazon and B&N.
I am also considering changing NetFlix and Kindle to TV and eReader in DUPLICITY after seeing it caused annoyance with a reviewer on goodreads.
I use these terms like I would Kleenex. Didn't even notice, but I'd sooner use something universal.
Now back to working on book three where there are no sluts, no bitches, and no Kindle devices - just good old fashioned magic and romance. ;)
Entangled was never intended to include profanity. I've weeded out everything except for a scene in which Gray, in the guise of Charlene, is joking around with her sister's snotty friend Brittany. The B bombs or whatever you want to call them stay there. That dialogue sounded ridiculous when I tried changing it to "jerk."
Another term that was brought to my attention is slut. I wasn't even aware of using it and had to do a find on the manuscript. Sure enough, there were 6 instances in the text. (One stayed.)
Personally, I'm not fond of the word and would rather say "miniskirt" than "slutty skirt" as I did twice (and now changed). Why does a short skirt need to be slutty?
There's one passage I changed, which I think is actually funnier now. I'll share it on my blog soon with more discussion on this as I think it's an interesting topic.
Also, in a much early version of Entangled that was changed sometime in March, there was a scene where Raj sees Charlene giving Blake a BJ inside his car in the school parking lot. This was changed to the couple making out. Enough people were disturbed by that scene that I tweaked it.
Maybe I need to go back to writing adult romance. LOL!
I am always open to feedback. When readers take the time to bring up questions or concerns, I take the time to listen.
That said (and I mentioned this in an email to the reviewer I was having the slut discussion with) I write for the joy of it and I will not allow people to rob me of that pleasure every time someone takes offense.
If making a change makes sense, I am happy to consider it.
I have updated my goodreads blurbs to include: "This book is intended for older teens." And will do the same on amazon and B&N.
I am also considering changing NetFlix and Kindle to TV and eReader in DUPLICITY after seeing it caused annoyance with a reviewer on goodreads.
I use these terms like I would Kleenex. Didn't even notice, but I'd sooner use something universal.
Now back to working on book three where there are no sluts, no bitches, and no Kindle devices - just good old fashioned magic and romance. ;)
