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October 31, 2012

The Crimson Hunt Release and Blogoversary Celebration!




To celebrate THE CRIMSON HUNT release on November 12, 2012 AND my blogoversary on November 17, 2012, I'm throwing a crazy New Adult swag giveaway!

That's right. I'm giving out many of my favorite new adult reads as well as a signed copy of my new adult sci-fi romance, THE CRIMSON HUNT!

But the biggest prize in the kitty (besides my awesome book of course!)? A brand new Kindle! One person will get all the swag you see below!

Swag up for grabs:
New Adult Treasure Trove!

Signed by the author (s):All...
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Published on October 31, 2012 22:00

October 28, 2012

Holiday Fling Cover Reveal and a holiday surprise!!!!

Hey all! Happy Monday!!! I'm very happy today, because I'm releasing the cover for my new adult contemporary short, HOLIDAY FLING!

I know it's crazy to think about the holidays already, BUT they are right around the corner and what better way to celebrate then with a nice short story!!! I love holiday music and I love holiday movies, so I decided to write a short that would give me that same feeling I get when I watch those movies or enjoy those tunes during the holiday season!

Without further...
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Published on October 28, 2012 17:25

October 24, 2012

The Authors Which Inspire Us

We all have authors which inspire us. Those people whose books take us into the worlds that we love and inspire us to be better writers.

I have three particular authors that really inspired me as I wrote The Crimson Hunt and all my other NA  works.  I was fortunate enough to meet each one of them this year, and I wanted to share them and the work that drew me to them!

First Up:

Jennifer Echols


Jennifer's book, Love Story, was the very first New Adult book I ever read. I was at Barnes an...
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Published on October 24, 2012 23:36

October 21, 2012

Vlogging in November Excitement!!!

Hey everyone! So, some exciting things are coming in the month of November so I decided to vlog about it!!!
Hope you enjoy and happy Monday!!!


Summary:
I gush over On the Island by Tracey Garvis GravesI go over the swag that I'm giving away for my November release month/ blogoversaryHoliday Fling cover reveal is Monday October 29th + a special holiday surprise!!!I hint at the next blog hop....
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Published on October 21, 2012 22:00

October 18, 2012

Some announcements, a special thanks, and a short scene from The Crimson Hunt!!!

Hey friends!  Happy Thursday!!!  
A Special Thanks!!!
I want to start this post by saying thank you so much for all your stellar support with my cover reveal!  Everything went amazing and I'm so happy people are excited for  THE CRIMSON HUNT release on November 12!
Some announcements!!!
So, now the the fun begins! With the release in a few weeks lots will happen on the blog because not only is next month release month, but it's my blogoversary!!!  Yep, a whole year a...
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Published on October 18, 2012 01:58

October 14, 2012

Cover Reveal and Chapter One of The Crimson Hunt!!!

Goodday friends!  It's such an exciting day because I'm debuting not only the cover for my new adult science fiction romance, THE CRIMSON HUNT, but also Chapter One! 
I hope you all love and thanks for your support!

The Crimson Hunt (Eldaen Light Chronicles, #1)
Release Date: November 12, 2012
Genre: New Adult Science Fiction Romance

College junior Ariel Richmond is working on year three of Project Normalcy.

Her house reeks of keggers past and her bestie is just a slight bit vul...
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Published on October 14, 2012 21:00

October 7, 2012

I have an announcement about some changes...

Hey, everyone.  Happy Monday to you.  Well, I've been thinking long and hard about this post. I knew I was going to have to make it, and before I did, I wanted to think over everything that was going to be said thoroughly.  

So, on that note, I want you all to know that some changes have recently occurred in my life.  These changes are for the best and I'm very excited to see what the future holds for me.  I can't wait to see what's in store, and I hope you all will st...
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Published on October 07, 2012 20:46

October 3, 2012

Review: Pitch Perfect, a new adult comedy


Beca, a freshman at Barden University, is cajoled into joining The Bellas, her school's all-girls singing group. Injecting some much needed energy into their repertoire, The Bellas take on their male rivals in a campus competition. (imdb.com)

Staring: Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, and Rebel Wilson

Directed by: Jason Moore

Hey, all! I have another movie review for you today! I was fortunate enough to see the movie Pitch Perfect last weekend since they had an early release in select cities.  I...
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Published on October 03, 2012 23:08

September 30, 2012

TFEiC 2012



Hey all!  Happy Monday and what a weekend it was!  Well, as I stated last week, I went to an indie book signing over the weekend.  This signing had mostly new adult writers, so I was very excited to meet so many of the people who push this category forward!  I had a blast and just wanted to share my pictures from the event.  The event was in a small room and the place was packed!  After the signing, I participated in a question and answer session with the authors...
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Published on September 30, 2012 22:00

September 23, 2012

I'll be at TFEiC, will I see you there? + Abbi Glines Cover Reveal

Happy Monday, everyone!  I've got a bit of a long post today so bear with me!

First things first,

Today I'm over at NA Alley interviewing new adult author Angela Corbett!  She wrote the second new adult book I ever read called Eternal Starling. So feel free to drop by and say hello :D

Check out my post----> here.


Next on the agenda,
I'm going to TFEiC, an indie book signing event, this saturday!  As you can see from the poster there is going to be a treasure trove of NA authors...
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Published on September 23, 2012 22:00