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July 15, 2012
A review from across the pond
The whole move into publishing has been an eye-opening experience for me. That something I do, sitting here at my computer in Wisconsin, can have an effect on the other side of the planet, is mind-boggling. A few weeks ago I was checking my foreign sales and noted a jump in sales in the United Kingdom. Also, to my complete delight, there were two reviews of There no such thing as Werewolves. You can see them here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007KAE45A. Two people in England bought my book, and thought enough about it to go on Amazon and comment. To me, that is amazing. To those two wonderful people: THANK YOU SO MUCH!
I’m working hard on the third, and final, book in the Demons Rising series. It’s Salina Frye and Ryan Chamberlain’s story. I hope to have it out in late August or early September. While the series will be ended, the story will continue. Demons Rising will set the stage for a new series of novels set in a very dark future and dealing with a new generation of Templars and Arcanists. Right now I have three novels planned and hope to have the first out next year sometime.
So many stories to tell…so little time. Okay, back to work!
Until next time,
Steve
July 9, 2012
Guest Blog
It was very exciting to be invited to do a guest blog at Trish Jackson’s Romance Ramble. Trish writes Romantic Suspense and has a lot of great information on her blog. You can check out my guest blog at http://romanticreviewramble.blogspot.com/2012/07/romantic-tales-set-in-fantastic-worlds.html
June 28, 2012
New interest!
Wow, where has June gone? Between the WisRWA convention, some fix-up work around the house, and getting a really good start on Knight of the Night I’ve completely ignored my blog. Okay, there was also a fabulous wine tasting trip in there somewhere as well. Still not a good excuse. (Bad author…no cookie!!!)
So here’s an update on my writing. I have a bit of new interest in my novel, Son of Thunder. In May I did a complete rewrite of the first chapter, and another edit run on it, and I feel it’s much better book now. In the past few weeks I have received full read requests from an agent and a publisher. Fingers are crossed (even a few toes). I think it’s time for another round of query emails, then it’s right back to the grindstone on the next Demons Rising novella.
I am pretty sure that Knight of the Night will be the last book in the demons rising saga, making it a trilogy. Not that the story will be completed, in fact it will just be begun. I plan that the three books will be an introduction to a very dark future world and set the stage for a series of full novels set here. The demons will have risen to power and the Templars and Arcanists will be fighting an uphill battle that will span two worlds (possibly three). My mind is bursting with possibilities that I can’t wait to get down on paper (well in the computer anyway).
And just for the heck of it, (and because it’s slipping down the page) here’s a link to the promo video for There’s no such thing as Werwolves.
Note: If you LIKE/SHARE/SUBSCRIBE the author will get his cookie!
Until next time,
Steve
June 13, 2012
Free to give away to a good home: 2 wayward superheroes
Yup, now through Sunday you can pick up a free copy of the Kindle version of Swiftly Beats the Heart. the debut novella from that hot new paranormal romance author, S. C. Mitchell. (Okay, I know it’s just me, but that sounded so good. Maybe someday…)
Anyway, if you missed it the first time round, you can get it here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0077T6F06
June 11, 2012
The hazy days of summer.
It’s been a busy couple of weeks and I realized this morning just how long it has been since i updated this blog. Sorry about that. It was nice to keep the Book Trailer front and center for the past few weeks. I have received some nice comments on it and am very happy with how it came out.
June 1st – 3rd I attended the WisRWA Write Touch Conference. It was an excellent experience. Over 90 romance writers getting together to talk writing, publishing and the romance genre. I met two other male romance writers, and felt complete acceptance from the entire group. I did my first author signing, in a room filled with other published romance authors. It was quite exciting, and I think it went well. I was also able to pitch two agents that attended the conference, and received a request for a full read of Son of Thunder. It’s a very reputable agency. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that my search for a new agent is coming to a close.
Overall I came out charged up and ready to dive into the next Demons Rising novella: Knight of the night. This is the story of Salina Frye (from Werewolves) and Ryan Chamberlain (from Templar) and deals with the events following the closing of the demon gate. As the ravaged Arcanist and Templar forces seek to deal with the rising demon domination of their world, the rival groups need to put aside three thousand years of animosity and learn to work together. Expect some real fireworks.
Oh, and there’s one last thing:
FREE, FREE, FREE, FREE, FREE…
I have decided to put the Kindle version of Swiftly Beats the Heart for free starting Wednesday (6/13) and running through Sunday (6/17), so if you are new to my blog, or just missed it in February, here’s a chance to add it to your Kindle collection.
Until next time,
Steve
May 31, 2012
My first promotional video!
It just went live, and I’m very excited:
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A big thank you to my niece, Brittney Mitchell for letting me use her incredible original song, Fighting the Decree.
The video was produced by ~V~ Mitchell (my daughter) and Phyconian Productions.
Enjoy,
Steve
May 28, 2012
Love from across the pond.
Okay, maybe love is too strong a word, but one thing I forgot to check during my promotion was my foreign sales. I did surprisingly well in England and Germany, where I not only gave away free copies but also had some sales as well. I also had people pick up free copies of Werewolves in Spain, Italy, and France. The topper, though, is that I got two reviews on the British Amazon site: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007KAE45A
It’s interesting when I think about people in other countries reading my stuff. Some day I may have to dabble in translations, just to see if it would be worth it. I do have a connection with someone who can translate English into Spanish and French, but she’s pretty busy right now. Maybe in the future…
On another note, I have a writers conference coming up this coming weekend, and interviews lined up with two agents. I’m working hard on a final edit and polish of Son of Thunder, which I am planning to pitch to them.I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I can find a new agent soon.
Such Fun,
Steve
May 24, 2012
I feel the wheels turning
The free promotion of There’s no such thing as Werewolves went many time’s better than I though it would. I gave away over 2,700 copies, and received increased sales of both my other books during the promotion. Also, since the end of the promotion, sales of Werewolves appear to be up also. The promotion exceeded all my expectations.
I think of my publishing venture as this huge machine. Something I’ve invested a lot of time, energy and heart into. For the most part, it has felt like the machine is just sitting there, though occasionally I saw promise that it would start to move. After this promotion I really feel progress, like the wheels of the machine are starting to turn slowly, and just maybe some steam is building.
I would like to point out a wonderful group of people, who have helped me incredibly over the past year. The Writer’s Voice writing group of Eagle River, WI. If you are a beginning writer and live in north-central Wisconsin, please consider joining us. You will not find a more supportive and nurturing group of people to share your writing adventure with.
As I continue to grease the wheels of my writing machine, it’s nice to have some friends along for the ride.
Until next time,
Steve
May 16, 2012
Free – Werewolf!
Free, free, free, free, free!!!Yes. In honor of my new release: The Forsaken Templar – Demons Rising: Book 2, I am giving away Book 1 for free! Today through Sunday you can get a free download of the kindle version of There’s no such thing as Werewolves – Demons Rising: Book 1. It’s a great opportunity to introduce yourselves to the Demons Rising world. Get yours today by going here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007KAE45A
May 15, 2012
Book Signing For Literacy
Just a quick note that i will be joining a great group of Romance Authors in a Signing for Literacy event on Saturday, June 2nd, from 5:00 – 6:00 pm at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 1000 Imperial Ave, Rothschild, WI. All three of my books will be available for sale as well as many others including Jade Lee, Zoe Archer and Elizabeth Hoyt. Stop out and meet some real romance authors (and me too) and help support literacy.
Click here for full information.
