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September 1, 2013
Guest Author Stephanie Karpinske shares some very important Don’ts for Authors.
Our guest author today is Stephanie Karpinske author of The Samantha Project. Today she shares some vital don'ts for authors. Established authors will nod in agreement as we all learned this the hard way, but to all the new and upcoming authors, make sure you read this. This is so don'ts for authors and advise that will take you far into your writing career.
I would like to thank Stephanie for stopping by and giving some great advice. One can never learn enough and sharing advice and wisdom is some of the great ways to assist others.
Don’ts for authors
Don’t ignore reader comments, especially when several readers make similar comments.
Don’t edit and write at the same time. Editing is a different skill than writing and it’s better to go back and edit later.
Don’t take bad reviews personally. Not everyone will like your book and that’s okay. Everyone has different tastes.
Don’t write books in a genre you don’t read or have any interest in. It’s true that some genres sell better than others but don’t force yourself to write books in those genres just for sales alone.
Don’t neglect to proofread your book, preferably with a professional proofreader instead of friends and family.
Don’t limit your word count on a first draft. It’s better to tell the whole story, no matter how long it is and then edit later.
Don’t overuse names in dialogue. People don’t usually call people by their names when talking in real life.
Don’t be afraid to cut paragraphs, scenes, or even entire chapters from your manuscript.
Don’t try to design your own cover unless you’re really good at it. There are plenty of professional cover designers that offer reasonable rates to Indie authors.
Don’t forget to market your book once it’s out. Marketing starts before the book comes out and it never ends.
Stephanie is a freelance health writer by day and novel writer by night. She's been dreaming up stories for as long as she can remember but finally put a few down on paper (or ebook) with her YA trilogy, The Samantha Project. She's currently working on a new adult romance series that’s coming out soon! When she’s not writing, she’s reading (usually YA/NA romance or a mystery thriller), cooking something really good, or running (to burn off the calories of whatever she cooked that was really good).
Links-
Blog -http://stephaniekarpinske.com
Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/931822
Twitter- https://twitter.com/StephKarpinske
Facebook-http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stephanie-Karpinske/451860748215443?ref=stream
Book Blitz and Giveaway: The Samantha Project Trilogy by Stephanie Karpinske
Book Info-
Title- The Samantha Project
Series- The Samantha Project Book #1
By-Stephanie Karpinske
Genre- YA Sci Fi
Blurb-
Seventeen-year-old Samantha has a seemingly perfect life; great parents, early admission to Stanford, and a boyfriend who happens to be the hottest guy in school. But Sam's life takes a dark turn when she starts developing powers brought on by her unknown involvement in a global corporation's genetic enhancement project. Now the corporation decides it's time to take Sam back and turn on the genetic switch that will unleash all the powers of her enhanced genes.
During a heart-pounding race to flee from the people who created her, Sam encounters another person who was part of the experimental project. He's been living in hiding for years and now that Sam's found him, she's put both their lives in danger. But they can't run for long. A technological safeguard embedded in their cells ensures that if the corporation can't have them, nobody will.
Links-
Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17159917-the-samantha-project
Amazon- http://amzn.to/Tj5Ruj
Book Info-
Title-The Golden Couple
Series-The Samantha Project Book #2
By- Samantha Karpinske
Blurb-
In this action-packed second installment of The Samantha Project series, Samantha and Erik go on a search to find a way to save themselves from the genetic time bomb ticking away in their cells. Along the way, they discover a shocking secret that changes everything.
Although Samantha's boyfriend, Colin, is back now, she can't deny her feelings for Erik. It isn't long before she learns the real reason why she can't resist Erik. But only after she's gone too far with him. So far that Colin may never forgive her.
GlobalLife Genetics continues to pursue Samantha and they'll stop at nothing to get her. Sam still doesn't understand GlobalLife's plan for her but she knows it's something big. And she knows it isn't good.
Links-
Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17412637-the-golden-couple
Amazon- http://amzn.to/XpTLTe
Barnes & Noble- bit.ly/VBtZ2q
Book Info-
Title- A Chosen Destiny
Series- The Samantha Project Book # 3
By- Samantha Karpinske
Blurb-
Samantha's destiny was chosen long ago. At least that's what she's told by the people who created her. Her enhanced genes and genetic software were meant to do everything from mold her personality to pick who she falls in love with.
But can destiny be changed? Ever since Samantha learned the truth about herself, she's struggled to figure out who's really in charge of her life. Can she make her own choices? Or is her future determined by her genes?
Old enemies reappear and new ones emerge as Samantha and Erik use their powers to fight the people who are after them. But it's getting harder to figure out who's good and who's evil. The enemy they've been fighting may not be the one who's truly after them.
Links-
Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17726205-a-chosen-destiny
Amazon- http://www.amazon.com/Chosen-Destiny-Samantha-Project-ebook/dp/B00CCSLCVY/ref=pd_sim_kstore_1
Barnes & Noble- http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-chosen-destiny-stephanie-karpinske/1115122480?ean=2940016635675
Stephanie is a freelance health writer by day and novel writer by night. She's been dreaming up stories for as long as she can remember but finally put a few down on paper (or ebook) with her YA trilogy, The Samantha Project. She's currently working on a new adult romance series that’s coming out soon! When she’s not writing, she’s reading (usually YA/NA romance or a mystery thriller), cooking something really good, or running (to burn off the calories of whatever she cooked that was really good).
Links-
Blog -http://stephaniekarpinske.com
Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/931822
Twitter- https://twitter.com/StephKarpinske
Facebook-http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stephanie-Karpinske/451860748215443?ref=stream
Facebook Event- https://www.facebook.com/events/532150250190450/
August 31, 2013
Book Blast: Wrecked by HP Landry
Wrecked
Series- Pointe Hope Series Book # 1 By-H.P. Landry Expected Publication Date- August 31, 2013 Mylie Mier's life is overshadowed by tragedy and heartbreak.
She refuses to settle for Mr. Right Now and is holding out for her happily ever after. Then she meets Damien James.
Arriving in Pointe Hope was the pinnacle of Damien James' success.
He finally had everything he worked so hard for and life is going as planned--until he catches a predator attempting to defile a helpless victim. Mylie enters his life with the all the subtleness of a freight train.
Their connection is instantaneous but Damien is jaded and refuses to acknowledge his attraction. Though mesmerized, Mylie quickly realizes that her savior is a pretentious jerk. They fight their obvious connection, and Damien inadvertently pushes Mylie right into the arms of a sociopath.
Will Mylie live to see her happily ever after or will Damien's callousness force her to be destined to a life that is wrecked?
About the Author-
H.P. Landry is the author of the Pointe Hope Series: the gripping New Adult Romance series that allows you to experience tragedy and heartbreak as it follows the small town and their troubling lives in finding love. H.P. Landry on her off time is the Family Director of her own version of a chaotic Brady-like family with her two children, and her partner’s two children. She began writing at a very young age that turned into obsession as an adult. The creative writer has been inspired by family and friends to write her compelling stories.
August 29, 2013
Book Blitz and Giveaway: Those Four Letter Words by Christina Channelle
Those Four Letter Words By- Christina Channelle Genre-Mature YA/New Adult Contemporary Publication Date- July 3rd, 2013 Eighteen-year-old Jade Reamer is a tough girl with a reputation to prove it. She loves three people and three people only: her brother, her boyfriend, and her best friend. Everyone else is irrelevant.
That is … until Reed enters the picture again.
Suddenly things start to spiral out of control and things aren’t as they seem. Life is no longer simply black and white, love versus hate. Suddenly, it’s hard to figure out which of those four letter words is true.
Especially when she can’t look away from those devil eyes.
I love you. I hate you. I love you. I hate you. Which is it? I don’t even know anymore.
Well, let’s find out.
This 15,000 word novella contains coarse language, angst-driven young adults, and a lot of pent-up frustration.
Oh yeah. Plus love and a little bit of hate.
Goodreads / Amazon / Smashwords
About the Author- I’m a twenty-something Canadian who has always had a passion for writing. I enjoy reading, along with music, movies, reality television … let’s just say I like to be entertained!
I've written the Blood Crave Series which includes DAHLIA, FALLEN TEARS, and most recently published, ROWAN.
THOSE FOUR LETTER WORDS was released July 3, 2013. So if you enjoy contemporary romances with a kick, add it to your to-read list!
REAP, a YA Paranormal Romance, will be released October 11, 2013. Mark it on your calendar.
If you ever want to read my ramblings on various things both book and non-book related, check out my site at http://channellewrites.wordpress.com and/or my Facebook page athttp://www.facebook.com/ChristinaChan...
Links- Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6862036.Christina_Channelle Twitter- https://twitter.com/channellewrites Website- http://channellewrites.wordpress.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ChristinaChannelle
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August 28, 2013
Character Interview with Daciana from Cloaked In Fur by TF Walsh
Today we have Daciana from Cloaked In Fur by T.F Walsh for an interview. Let’s find out more about her and her world.
Character Bio: Daciana is a twenty-four-year-old moonwulf who is determined to become a human and spend her life with the human she loves.
Describe yourself what is your worst and best quality?
My best quality would be caring too much for family and friends. Now that is also my worst quality, because it gets me into all sorts of trouble and puts those I care about in harm’s way.
What is the one thing you wish other people knew about you?
I’m not like the other wulfkin. I don’t want to hunt down humans and eat them. They won’t admit it, but I know it’s there, lingering in their thoughts. And I hate that other wulfkin assume I’m the same.
What is your biggest secret something no one knows about?
As a child, I ran away from my mom because I listened to a wulfkin who told me if I remained, I’d end up killing her. Of course, it’s not true. I know that now, but that was over fifteen years ago. The guilt still bugs me. One day I’ll make it right. I’m just not sure how.
What are you most afraid of?
Loosing, Connell. I’m not sure I could go on without him.
What do you want more than anything?
No more secrets and no more hatred in the world. I want all species to live in harmony.
What is your relationship status?
Taken, of course! Connell’s girlfriend.
How would you describe your sense of fashion?
Pragmatic, simple and easy to tear off if I need to transform. I love brands, bur rarely wear them. Why bother when they usually end up torn and covered in dirt.
How much of a rebel are you?
That’s an odd question. Others might say a lot, but I don’t see that way. I’m standing up for what I believe in, for what I want in life. Shouldn’t everyone do that?
What do you considered to be your greatest achievement?
That’s easy. Winning Connell’s heart.
What is your idea of happiness?
Living with Connell and having no monsters to chase or hunt down. Right now I’m not living with Connell, and to be honest I don’t know what the future holds in that area.
What is it that you, most dislike?
Being betrayed by those you love, especially family.
Which living person do you, most despise?
Lutia. I don’t want to think about her, but I promised her if we ever crossed paths again, she’d be sorry.
What is your greatest regret?
Not trusting, Connell with my secrets.
What is the quality you most like in a man?
Believing in the person they love, no matter what, and never giving up on them.
Which living person do you most admire?
I have two. Radu, who is like my brother and risked his life to help me, and Botolf, who was the father I never had.
If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?
I’d have been born a human.
What is your motto?
Never look back in life. Always go forward.
Book Blitz and Giveaway: Cloaked in Fur by T.F. Walsh
Cloaked in Fur
T.F. Walsh
Genre: Paranormal Suspense with strong romance elements
Publisher: Crimson Romance
Date of Publication: August 5, 2013
ISBN: 978-1-4405-7161-9
ASIN: B00DV0XJ4A
Number of pages: 216
Word Count: 73,000 approx.
Cover Artist: Stephanie Hannus
Book Description:
As a moonwulf, Daciana never expected to fall in love with a human. Hell, she never imagined that she’d abandon her pack, endanger everyone around her, and break the worst rule possible. But she did.
A rogue werewolf is killing Daciana’s friends, and she sets on capturing the creature. She’ll do whatever it takes to stop the beast. The police and her boyfriend, Inspector Connell Lonescu, are starting to question her involvement in the murders, which is endangering the pack’s secret existence. But when the pack alpha kidnaps Connell, revealing the awful truth about the creature and its connection to the pack, Daciana must choose between saving the man she loves and saving her pack family from certain death.
Amazon Amazon UK BN iTunes Crimson Romance
OPENING OF CHAPTER 4
The phone’s strident ringing woke me up, and I glanced over at the bedside clock blazing
5:13 A.M. Too damn early for anything.
Tempted to dive back under the covers, I checked the caller ID: Connell. Crap. The previous night’s events came pouring back: me turning into a wulfkin outside the full moon, running with the pack all night, collecting my keys from the woods, and ditching Connell again. On top of that, I never retrieved the old books for the elixir. Double crap.
I pushed my legs over the edge of the bed, scrunched the sheet in my fist and answered the call. “Hi.”
“Where are you?” The panic in his voice turned my stomach.
“At home.”
“What happened to you last night?”
My throat dried up as my mind whirred with excuses. “I uncovered something in my research and got stuck into it, not realizing it was past midnight when I checked the clock. I didn’t want to wake you and went straight home. I’m sorry.”
“I suspected you wouldn’t come. Looks like I was right.”
“Come on, Connell, give me a break. I’m working on something majorly important.
When you’re on a case and spend nights in the office, I don’t give you shit about it.”
“That’s not what pisses me off. It’s that you never tell me anything. Send me a message if you’re going to be late or not turn up, anything to let me know what’s going on. It feels like you’re only staying with me on until something better comes along.”
“That’s not true. I only want you.”
Silence.
I lowered my head and stared at the dirt beneath my toenails from the previous night’s run.
“I don’t want to talk about this now,” he said. “We found two more bodies this morning. The victims were located on the opposite sides of the city.” He paused. “Why would a wolf bolt across the city after a kill? They attack in packs, don’t they?”
A shiver rippled down my spine, the possibility of two more dracwulf kills made me furious. There was no convincing myself the attacks weren’t related to the others; I felt the truth in my gut. Worse yet, I wondered whether the dracwulf was simply hungry or territorial, and Sandulf had to know. I flopped onto the bed and curled into a ball.
When I gave no response, Connell continued. “I need you to review the reports from the previous attacks today and visit the new scenes to see if you believe it's the same animal.”
I cringed at the innocent wolves who could lose their lives over Sandulf’s stupidity.
“Your team can test the evidence and see if it’s the same predator without me.”
“We have limited testing resources in this country, so we need your expertise to move things along.”
The way he said “your” sounded full of contempt, and it pained me to hear him talk like that.
“The chief wants a hunting party issued this weekend, preferably with Romania’s Animal Research Institute’s approval. He’s already spoken with your boss, Vasile.”
I climbed up and paced the room, shaking my head. Typical Vasile to agree to anything the cops asked.
“If I could leave you out of this, I would, but I can’t. Trust me, I tried.”
“I appreciate that. Where should we meet?”
“Piaţa Square. Half an hour?”
“I can do that.”
He hung up.
A snarl ripped past my throat at the terrible start to the day. Who could blame Connell for being upset? I’d be livid if he kept avoiding me.
I threw on a pair of Levi’s, boots, and a gray hooded top. The bathroom mirror reflected gray wolf eyes from my recent transformation, and already the silvery color was fading into a darker shade. I pulled every strand of my nest-style hair into a ponytail and rushed outside into the morning twilight.
Tour Wide Giveaway
1 set of six wolf wineglass charms –open to US Shipping
4 wolf keychains–open to US Shipping
About the Author:
T.F. Walsh emigrated from Romania to Australia at the age of eight and now lives in a regional city south of Sydney with her husband. Growing up hearing dark fairytales, she's always had a passion for reading and writing horror, paranormal romance, urban fantasy and young adult stories. She balances all the dark with light fluffy stuff like baking and traveling.
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TFWalsh
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tfwalsh
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/tfwalsh/
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/TFWalsh
Book Release and Giveaway: American Girl on Saturn
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Book Info-
Title- American Girl on Saturn
By- Nikki Godwin
Publication Date- August 28, 2013
Blurb-
The summer after graduation is supposed to be that first real taste of freedom - but not for eighteen-year-old Chloe Branson. Just as that breeze of freedom is making its way into her galaxy, her secret-service-agent dad drops a meteor-sized bomb of bad news on her and her sisters. An attempt has been made on the lives of Canadian boyband, Spaceships Around Saturn, during their USA tour, and the guys have to go into hiding ASAP. The only problem? In the midst of the crisis and media frenzy, their dad volunteered to hide the guys...in their house.
Six-year-old Emery is as ecstatic as any self-proclaimed Saturnite would be, but Chloe and her seventeen-year-old sister Aralie watch their summer plans crash and burn like a falling star. The SAS guys aren't happy with the situation, either. Bad boy Jules picks fights with Aralie about everything from his Twitter followers to his laundry, and heart-throb Benji can't escape Emery's fangirlisms for more than three minutes.
But after the super-cute Milo kisses Chloe during a game of hide-and-seek, she finally understands what Emery means when she talks about SAS being "out of this world." If this is what Saturn feels like, Chloe doesn't want to come back to Earth.
Links-
Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17798679-american-girl-on-saturn
Nikki Godwin is a Young Adult/New Adult author from the southern USA. She is a city girl who can't live without Mountain Dew, black eyeliner, Hawthorne Heights, and candles from Bath & Body Works. When not writing, she's not-so-secretly internet-stalking her favorite bands. She may or may not completely love One Direction.
Links-
Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6895711.Nikki_Godwin
Blog- http://nikkigodwin.blogspot.com/
Twitter- https://twitter.com/NikGodwin
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/NikkiGodwinWrites
Amazon- http://www.amazon.com/Nikki-Godwin/e/B00BUXE30Y/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1377568699&sr=8-1
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August 27, 2013
Book Blitz and Giveaway: How He Really Feels He Feels Trilogy Book One by Lisa Suzanne
How He Really Feels
He Feels Trilogy
Book One
Lisa Suzanne
Genre: Contemporary Romance
ISBN-10: 1489523863
ISBN-13: 978-1489523860
ASIN: B00CVEMV1E
Number of pages: 318
Word Count: 91,598
Cover Artist: Humblenations.com
Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/Xa2r9quZzEI
Book Description:
Julianne Becker is desperately in love with her boss, Nick Matthews. She has daydreamed about him since the day she first met him a year earlier, but she is firmly stuck in the friend-zone until New Year’s Eve, when the game completely changes and she finds out how Nick really feels about her.
They embark on a sexy affair that’s everything Julianne ever dreamed of... except she can’t tell anyone about it. What will happen if anyone finds out about their secret relationship? And how will her lifelong best friend, Travis Miller, react when Julianne begins a relationship with someone who isn’t him?
How He Really Feels is a novel that explores relationships and love between coworkers and friends. It contains some adult situations and is intended for mature readers.
Excerpt:
Who cared that I didn’t have anyone to kiss at midnight? The important thing was that this was the end of an old year and the start of a brand new one, and I had several goals in mind for this new year. The most important, of course, being Nick. I would find a way to push past this professional business friendship relationship we had formed. I would find a way to kiss him, hold him, make love to him in this new year.
It was my resolution, and I was determined to make it happen.
Everyone raised their glasses in the air and counted along, “Ten! Nine! Eight! Seven! Six! Five! Four! Three! Two! One! HAPPY NEW YEAR!” I glanced over at Lucy, whose lips were locked to Jake’s, and then Travis, who was kissing Brooke. I smiled, happy for my friends despite my lack of a man to kiss at midnight, when I felt a tap on my shoulder.
I turned around, and my heart stopped as my eyes met Nick’s. Utter shock hit me as I realized that he was actually here. And he looked fucking sexy in a black suit with a gray shirt under it, open at the collar. He had just a shadow of a beard, making him look rugged and manly, and his hair was mussed perfectly in every direction. I was so dazed that he was standing in front of me that I was rendered momentarily speechless.
The room suddenly got very quiet around me, and all I could do was stare at him. His eyes never left mine as he brought both of his hands up to cup my cheeks and I was certain at that moment that he was going to kiss me. My heart slammed into my ribs and then my eyes closed automatically as his lips brushed mine just once. Every nerve ending in my body was alight with electricity at our connection. He clutched me close against his chest in a quick embrace. “Happy New Year,” he murmured, his breath tickling close against my ear, sending shivers down my spine. And then, as if it had all been a dream, he was gone.
I stood rooted to the spot, unsure of whether that had really happened or if I had just imagined it, if I had dreamed it because I wanted it so badly or if all of the champagne had finally caught up with me and I was hallucinating.
It was like the room had been on mute for a moment, and suddenly someone had turned the volume back up to full blast.
“Happy New Year!” Travis shouted to me, pulling me into a hug and kissing my cheek. I blinked a few times, trying to focus on what was happening around me, still unsure of what had just happened.
I shook my head to clear it, echoing, “Happy New Year,” to Travis.
Lucy hugged me next, and then Jake and Holly. We all clinked glasses as a group, and I realized that everyone had been so wrapped up in their own New Year’s kisses that no one had witnessed mine. Whether or not it was in my mind or it had really happened, it was my very own New Year’s secret. And that secret, special moment that the two of us had shared had been perfect, even if it had only been in my mind.
5 ecopies, 2 signed paperbacks (US only), and 2 $5 Amazon gift cards.
Lisa Suzanne is a high school English teacher who lives at home in Arizona with her amazing husband and adorable yellow lab.
Web: http://www.authorlisasuzanne.com
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/AuthorLisaSuzanne
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorLisaSuzanne
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LisaSuzanne24
Cover Reveal: Incomplete by Lindy Zart
Incomplete By- Lindy Zart Expected Publication Date-September 6th, 2013
There are three absolute truths in Grayson Lee’s life: 1. His existence was a mistake. 2. No one is good enough for his best friend, Lily Jacobs, especially not him. 3. He loves her anyway. Goodreads
About the Author-
Lindy Zart has been writing since she was a child. Luckily for readers, her writing has improved since then. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband, two sons, and one cat. Lindy loves hearing from people who enjoy her work.
Links- Twitter- https://twitter.com/lindyzart Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/lindyzart Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/lindyzart Amazon Author Page- http://www.amazon.com/author/lindyzart Blog- http://lindyzartauthor.blogspot.com
Smashwords Author Page-https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/lindyzart
August 26, 2013
Book Blitz and Giveaway: The Awakening: Liam The Awakening Book Two by Abby Niles
The Awakening: Liam
The Awakening Book Two
Abby Niles
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Covet, Entangled Publishing
Date of Publication: 8/26/13
ISBN: 9781622662821
Number of pages: 206
Book Description:
Shifter, Liam Doyle knows Hell. At least he believed he did. The night he feels his mate die, he learns how very wrong he was. Nothing he’d struggled with since Ava’s rejection compares to the emptiness that fills his soul by her death. Lost in his grief, he’s taken by surprise and drugged. When he wakes, everything changes. Nothing is what it seems, and someone is dead set on making him pay.
When Ava Michaels is taken captive, she’s thrust into a dark and terrifying world along with the man she was forced to leave behind. While being near Liam again is heartbreaking, the motive behind her kidnapping is gradually revealed. The more she learns, the more she worries Liam isn’t the man she believed him to be. He has enemies willing to do anything to extract their revenge. Can their love survive a crazy man’s vengeance?
$50 Amazon or BN Gift Card (Winner’s Choice)
Ever since Abby Niles picked up her first Sweet Valley High book in sixth grade and fell in love with Elizabeth and Todd, she’s been hooked on romance. By the time she reached high school, she was devouring meatier romances with pirates, cowboys and knights. She never imagined that those years of reading would one day lead to her becoming a published author.
In her late twenties, after having twins and becoming a stay-at-home mom, she started doodling stories to keep her sanity. Next thing she knew, she was actually submitting to publishing houses. And was immediately rejected. That didn’t stop her though. She found herself some kickass critique partners, honed her craft, and continued submitting.
And eventually sold a short story, then a novella, then a novel, and now a series.
Today, she juggles work, home life, and writing. It’s not always easy, but hey, who said life was easy?
In her downtime, which isn’t often, you can find her playing ‘Just Dance’ with her kids or trying to catch up on her never-ending to-be-read list. She also loves Zumba, and refuses to admit she looks more like Animal doing his Muppet flail than a sensual Latin dancer.
Website: http://www.abbynilesauthor.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyniles
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbynilesauthor
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