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September 20, 2013
The Sock Wars hits #67 on the Amazon Bestseller List!
Happy Friday Y'all!!
September 17, 2013
My Latest Book is Now Available for Pre-order...
....on Kobo. It'll be available everywhere on December 2nd, so if you want to be notified when it's available elsewhere, just drop me a line or add yourself to my mailing list.From the author of the Kobo bestselling novel, The Sock Wars comes The Migraine Mafia.
On paper, Viive McBroome lives the perfect life—a key player in a fast-paced, technical field, one promotion away from real success—but that’s only if you ignore one little problem.
Sandwiched between one migraine and the next, Viive’s life is like those choose-your-own-adventure books you read as a kid, only less fun and with a lot more drugs. And lately, as her bosses politely march her toward a vacation that might never end, even the good days seem like a struggle for survival.
Faced with frustration from her loved ones and the dark machinations of a new coworker, Viive feels herself getting pulled under by guilt, apologies, and workplace shenanigans. But then she meets the Migraine Mafia, a quirky, vibrant support group, and her fragile camouflage begins to crumble. She discovers that a room full of strangers just might be able to change the way she views her illness—and realizes that if she doesn’t learn to ask for help, her health isn’t the only thing she stands to lose.
Sometimes painful, frequently hilarious, never dull, The Migraine Mafia is the story of one woman’s life-altering decision to thrive in the face of chronic illness. Pre-order a copy on Kobo today.
July 24, 2013
The View From My Writing Room
I just got back from four days on our boat (a Grampian 30 sailboat), which is moored on Lake Ontario. My better half, John, and I spend most summer weekends on our boat, and I wrote a good part of "The Sock Wars" while on it. I did a bunch of edits on my upcoming novel, "The Migraine Mafia" this weekend, and this was my view:
Spoiled! That's me :)
Spoiled! That's me :)
"The Sock Wars" is an ALLi Indie Author Pick
I'm thrilled that "The Sock Wars" has been selected as an ALLi Indie Author Pick for this month:
If you're an indie writer, you should check ALLi out. It's a writer's organization that focuses and lobbies on behalf of on indie writers, and is basically awesome. And if you're a reader, why not hop over and take a look at this month's Indie Author Picks, as well as "After Phoenix", by Martine McDonagh, this month's Book of the Month?
If you're an indie writer, you should check ALLi out. It's a writer's organization that focuses and lobbies on behalf of on indie writers, and is basically awesome. And if you're a reader, why not hop over and take a look at this month's Indie Author Picks, as well as "After Phoenix", by Martine McDonagh, this month's Book of the Month?
July 13, 2013
Have You Read "The Dirty Parts of the Bible"?
I read this novel in 2011 and fell in love with it; it's very well written, engaging, and unique; "a humorous novel set during the Great Depression---a rollicking tale of love and liquor, preachers and prostitutes, trains and treasure, sure to appeal to fans of Water for Elephants, O Brother Where Art Thou?, Mark Twain, and Johnny Cash."
I was very happy to wake up this morning at #19 on the Amazon Kindle Humor bestseller list...
...right beside it. Looks like it's just .99 right now, so it's a great time to pick up a copy.
I was very happy to wake up this morning at #19 on the Amazon Kindle Humor bestseller list...
...right beside it. Looks like it's just .99 right now, so it's a great time to pick up a copy.
July 11, 2013
What I'm Working on Now - The Migraine Mafia Cover Reveal
I'm in the midst of rewrites for my second novel (many thanks to my beta readers!), which will be in stores December 1st of this year. The cover has recently been finalized...and here it is!
A woman in denial.
A chronic illness.
The most tenacious support group ever.
Click here if you want to be added to my mailing list so I can drop you a line when it's out!
A woman in denial.A chronic illness.
The most tenacious support group ever.
Click here if you want to be added to my mailing list so I can drop you a line when it's out!
June 25, 2013
Why I Won't be Joining The Writers Union of Canada
I have a guest post over at ALLi today - The Alliance of Independent Publishers - about the Writers Union's recent decision to (possibly) admit indie writers. Please hop on over and take a look when you have a chance.
As an aside - if you're a self-published writer and interested in joining a writers' organization, take a look at ALLi. They have lots of information, a crack advisory team, and an international perspective. Go ALLi!
As an aside - if you're a self-published writer and interested in joining a writers' organization, take a look at ALLi. They have lots of information, a crack advisory team, and an international perspective. Go ALLi!
May 31, 2013
The Sock Wars hits #3 on the Amazon Movers and Shakers List!
I'm thrilled that The Sock Wars hit #3 on the Amazon Movers and Shakers list this morning, and #396 overall in the store.
Awesome end to a less-than-awesome week - I'm handing my latest novel, "The Migraine Mafia" (a story about a thirtysomething and her chronic pain support group) over to my beta readers this weekend. I have chewed off all my fingernails, and I think I'm going to start on my toes next :)
Many thanks to Pixel of Ink for picking up my 99c sale, and for features from Flurries of Words and Bookblast.co. Tomorrow I'm appearing on Trindie Books (which features Kobo books) and The Bargain Book Hunter. If you're looking for free or bargain books, all these sites are excellent, so please check them out when you have a chance!
My sale is running until the 2nd, so swing by and pick up a copy if you haven't yet!
Awesome end to a less-than-awesome week - I'm handing my latest novel, "The Migraine Mafia" (a story about a thirtysomething and her chronic pain support group) over to my beta readers this weekend. I have chewed off all my fingernails, and I think I'm going to start on my toes next :)
Many thanks to Pixel of Ink for picking up my 99c sale, and for features from Flurries of Words and Bookblast.co. Tomorrow I'm appearing on Trindie Books (which features Kobo books) and The Bargain Book Hunter. If you're looking for free or bargain books, all these sites are excellent, so please check them out when you have a chance!
My sale is running until the 2nd, so swing by and pick up a copy if you haven't yet!
May 29, 2013
The Sock Wars on Sale for 99c this Weekend
Hi everyone! I'm running a sale from now until this weekend (ending on the 2nd), so if you'd like to pick up a copy or gift it to a friend then swing by Kobo or Amazon and pick up a copy. If you'd like to check out the first chapter to see if you'll like it, you can do so on my site, Wattpad or Kobo.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
May 27, 2013
Anyone Out there from Iceland or Guernsey?
My latest Goodreads giveaway is now over - 1711 people entered and 3 people won - from the US and Canada. Thanks to everyone who entered!
When I chose the regions for my latest giveaway I added Iceland and Guernsey, because my website has gotten some visits from those areas. My better half John and I fell in love with Iceland when we were there about a year and a half ago - as someone with an Estonian background, I felt right at home with the Scandinavian esthetic, the friendliness of the people, and the yumminess of their food. This was taken right outside the famous Blue Lagoon (on the only sunny day we got, unfortunately).
...and after Kobo's fantastic Memorial Day sale this weekend, I'm now snuggled up the the awesome The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society on the Literary Bestseller list. I've been meaning to read this book forever and it's now officially on my TBR list.
So, to do something nice for both Guernsey and Iceland - if you live in either place and think you might like The Sock Wars, please give me a shout and I'll send you a free e-book!
When I chose the regions for my latest giveaway I added Iceland and Guernsey, because my website has gotten some visits from those areas. My better half John and I fell in love with Iceland when we were there about a year and a half ago - as someone with an Estonian background, I felt right at home with the Scandinavian esthetic, the friendliness of the people, and the yumminess of their food. This was taken right outside the famous Blue Lagoon (on the only sunny day we got, unfortunately).
...and after Kobo's fantastic Memorial Day sale this weekend, I'm now snuggled up the the awesome The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society on the Literary Bestseller list. I've been meaning to read this book forever and it's now officially on my TBR list.
So, to do something nice for both Guernsey and Iceland - if you live in either place and think you might like The Sock Wars, please give me a shout and I'll send you a free e-book!
