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Fiction Friday - a catch up

So I totally failed at rounding up January's reads. My excuse is I was so focused on getting Theory Unproven back out and available for you to purchase that I just didn't get the time.

I finished the last post with Hazel Takes Over. From their I moved on to one of Dreamspinner's Dreamspun Desire titles. The few of these I've already read are pure 'fantasy' romance (as opposed to fantasy/romance, which I'll come to in a moment), full of romance tropes, instalove, and work out perfectly endings....

I know this is supposed to be Fiction friday...

but I forgot to prep the post.

Instead have a quick round up of what's happening in my quiet corner of the publishing world.

The first newsletter went out, only a week late and with only one formatting issue that I've had reported back to me (which I had caught when it was too late, and didn't see the point of reissuing). I'd hoped giving away a free book would generate some reviews for said sadly neglected short but it was not to be. Still, it's good to have Waiting for a Spark back on the vir...

Theory Unproven Re-released

I'm so happy that the story of Eric, Tyaan, and the elephants is available to buy again after three months off the shelf. If you're wondering there have been no changes to the content. Only the publisher has changed.

For anyone that doesn't know what I'm talking about, here's the lowdown.

Theory Unproven

Artwork by Meredith Russell
Working with elephants in their natural habitat has always been Eric Phillips dream. Getting what he’s always desired introduces him to Tyaan Bouwer, the bush pilot...

Theory Unproven returning to a virtual bookshelf near you

I'm pleased to confirm that after a brief hiatus Theory Unproven is to be re-released under my publishing label, Finally love Press. 
Nothing has changed in the book, and it even retains its gorgeous cover, thanks to RJ and the generosity of LLB. (Eagle eyed readers may notice the change of logo but that is it.)

Release is scheduled for 31st January and with that in mind I am offering ARC copies of the ebook in exchange for an honest review. I appreciate that many of you that com...

Fiction Friday

Not much to report this week. I had one DNF, but I only read it for half an hour before deciding the book wasn't for me. Which reminds me, a comment from anon asked why I don't reveal the books I didn't like. I'm going to pretty much steal my own response and stick it here.

The reason I only list my favourite reads is multilayered. I want to spread the love for books I enjoyed. If you buy just one of the books I've mentioned then I'll be happy for that author. Writing is a joy but selling book...

A missing review

I say a missing review because I totally missed it at the time it was published.

A four star review from Lucy at Hearts on Fire.

"I love how they are together, funny and sweet. They tease each other and it’s lovely. The cows, especially, made me laugh. And Mal’s endearment in Punjabi, so charming."

"Kudos... for providing a Muslim character who is human, not villainized or made perfect. Mal has given up a lot to be true to himself (his family, his church) and I loved that he kept his connection...

Fiction Friday

Welcome to the first Fiction Friday post of 2017.
This Christmas I received a shiny new notebook from my Secret Santa. What does this have to do with Fiction Friday? Well, I’ve decided to use it to keep a written reading journal. This way I’ll be able to keep a log of not just what I read but why I picked that particular book at that particular time. It’ll also give me somewhere other than my extensive TBR shelf at GR to list books I stumble across that I ‘really want to read NOW’ and then pro...

Sorry for the delay

Real Life got in the way, and that means I'm still working on the newsletter. So if you want to sign up for the first issue (and get a free copy Waiting for a Spark, now with the bonus ficlet When the Boat Come In) there is still time. I anticipate it being ready to go by Friday.

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So pleased.

I'm stoked to announce that Resistance has been named as one of Hearts on Fire's favourite reads of 2016.



Universal Amazon link: myBook.to/Resistance_LF

And Payhip 

Payhip

My self published books will now be available on Payhip for those of you that don't like Amazon.
Here's the link to my Payhip storefront.
At Payhip the ebook is available in epub, mobi, and pdf. 
I get paid the moment you buy the book so there is no chance of ruthless types absconding with my royalties.
The pricing is slightly higher than Amazon but if you share your purchase on social media I'll give you a 20% discount. (I don't quite understand how the site does this so if you try it you c...