L.L. Hunter's Blog, page 53
October 12, 2013
Who wants to win a signed paperback?
Ok i will have a signed paperback of Treacherous when it becomes available, still waiting on my cover designer to send me the proof cover.
The contest close is november 1st and its pretty simple!
Rafflecopter is posted below!
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The contest close is november 1st and its pretty simple!
Rafflecopter is posted below!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Published on October 12, 2013 15:23
October 11, 2013
When Night Falls by Airicka Phoenix- Cover Reveal
Book Title: When Night FallsAuthor: Airicka PhoenixPublisher: Fire & Ash PublishingRelease date: Dec 2013Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi, Thriller with strong elements of RomanceWarnings: Language and sexual contentFormats: eBook & PaperbackOther Novels: http://www.amazon.com/Airicka-Phoenix/e/B00906AGHM
SYNOPSIS
The Earth as we know it no longer exists. Humanity has destroyed itself and with it any chance we may have had of returning.
What had started as a six month voyage through the stars becomes a nightmare when the passengers are stranded in space without hope. With Earth gone, the crew and passengers of The Dawn Light are left wandering the galaxy in search of a new planet. After years of searching, one is found, but no one is prepared for the terror that takes claim of the Galaxy Cruiser when one by one the people begin to turn, mutating into flesh eating monsters. For Scarlett, Hunter and Rolf, this means being trapped in a sardine can full of piranhas. Their only hope... to get the hell out before they’re next, but someone on the ship wants to be the only survivor to reach the new planet and will do anything to stop them. But just how far are they willing to go?
AUTHOR BIO
Best-Selling author Airicka Phoenix lives in rainy British Columbia with her beautiful family. When she's not pounding away at the keyboard, she can be found reading, shining her collection of daggers or chilling with her kids.
She is the author of the Touch Saga, The Sons of Judgment Saga, The Lost Girl Series, and Games of Fire.
Airicka also writes adult paranormal & contemporary romance under her alter ego, Morgana Phoenix. Her first novel, Capture Me, will be out 2014.
For more about Airicka, visit her website at: http://airickaphoenix.com/Author/
Stalk Links: Author Website: http://airickaphoenix.com/Author/Author Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/.../252135634831614...Touch Series Page:https://www.facebook.com/TouchSeriesByAirickaPhoenix?ref=hlDesign Page: https://www.facebook.com/.../462373910480084Morgana Phoenix Page: https://www.facebook.com/.../Morgana-Phoenix/148839731972606Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/AirickaPhoenix Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/AirickaPhoenixAmazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Airicka-Phoenix...LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/airicka-p...Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/enCA/Search...Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/airickaphoenix/Barns & Nobles: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/airic...
Add to your TBR list: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17696414-when-night-falls
What do you think of Airicka's latest offering? I seriously cannot wait to sink my teeth into this book!
Published on October 11, 2013 00:30
October 4, 2013
Melissa Andrea- A Forever in Darkness series double cover reveal!
I am excited about anything this woman creates. When i heard she was asking for help in her DOUBLE cover reveal i just had to sign up! I am just in love with what Regina Wamba has created (seriously, everything this woman creates is genius!)I am so very blessed to be a part of this cover reveal for Melissa Andrea!
Blurb for The Edge of DarknessI loved to dance, but I don’t anymore. I was in an accident I don’t remember… or maybe I don’t want to remember.Either way, every day since, has been an adjustment and I’m left with a constant reminder that nothing is forever. Now, my life is a tangled web of darkness filled with deceit, hate, betrayal and lies. I don’t dwell on the past, I don’t regret and I don’t remember… I survive. But then I met Ryland Dare and he changed everything. He reminded me that life’s worth living and that remembering isn’t always a bad thing.
You don’t know true darkness until you've felt light…
On the outside looking in, some would say my siblings and I have had a pretty easy life. But beyond the fancy cars, the huge house and endless social events, is where the truth really lies. Power hungry father, defeated mother and fake friends? Yeah I have one of each. Then Araya Noelle comes along and shows me what I’ve been missing. She thinks I changed her life, but really, she saved mine.
At the edge of darkness, you must Dare to HOPEDARE to LOVEDARE to LIVE
The Edge of Darkness Teaser
Colliding into her, we fell against the wall. My mouth came down on hers fiercely, and my fingers flexed around her ribs. I lifted her against me, and her shapely legs wrapped around my waist easily. My hands moved over her hips, and my fingers dug into her flesh, bringing her closer and harder against me. I needed her to know exactly how good this was going to be.
Buy Links:
The Edge of Darkness
Amazon:Kindlehttp://www.amazon.com/The-Edge-Of-Darkness-ebook/dp/B00D4AAU08/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380804939&sr=8-1&keywords=melissa+andrea
Paperback:http://www.amazon.com/Edge-Darkness-Trinity/dp/1484977939/ref=la_B009Z6G982_1_1_title_1_pap?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1380804981&sr=1-1
B&Nhttp://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-edge-of-darkness-melissa-andrea/1115466809?ean=2940016792118
Blurb for The Grace in Darkness
Every part of me yearns for Ryland and there hasn’t been a day that’s gone by that I don’t question if I made the right decision. Adjusting is something I should be used to by now but how can I do that when life has other plans?
When darkness consumes you, only true light can free you
Remembering how I existed before Araya came into my life and turned everything upside down has been the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. I can’t stand to be round anyone and the feeling is mutual. But I’m ready to take back what’s mine. I’m ready to be whole again. But every decision has a choice and every choice has a consequence.
To find the grace in darkness, you mustDare to be BRAVEDare to be STRONGDare to be ALIVE
The Grace in Darkness Teaser
"I can’t come back as anything that didn’t allow me to be close to you, Hummingbird, because damn it all to hell if I don’t exist unless I’m with you.” -Ryland
Melissa Andrea Bio:
I find it hard to sum up my life in a paragraph, but I'll try.
Reading has always been a passion for me and writing is as instinctive as breathing. Every inhale is an idea; every exhale a creation. Flutter, The Discover Series was my debut release and since then I have written a contemporary romance, The Edge of Darkness. The only thing I do better than writing? Making beautiful, sassy and independent, girls. My daughter's will always be my greatest accomplishment, my biggest fans and my every inspiration. I live, breath and would die for them! I've been married to one of the greatest men in my life for 7 years and I love him more than chocolate (you know shit just got real :), Justin Timberlake and Friday's. Without him my website would be a mess and I would probably being paying more taxes than I should be. He is a jack of many trades and this is just my opinion but I like to think besides my daughters, I'm his second biggest accomplishment. (Does anyone else hear a horn tooting?)I was born in Denver, Colorado -but I will always think of sunny Arizona as my home. I don't have a big family, but I'm close with my sister, brother & my mom. My mom is my hero, my inspiration, and I couldn't have asked for a more amazing person to be raised by. She has supported me throughout this crazy adventure and I'm lucky to have her on my side!
6 things you should know about me:1. I'm a tornado with lipstick! Translation: I'm very girly, but I can get down and dirty with the best of them.2. I adore the color pink!3. I love things that sparkle (including vampires!)4. I like even numbers (hence 6 things about me, not 5)5. I'm loyal to a fault but I like to see the good in everybody. Don't mistake my kindness for weakness though because my bark is not always bigger than my bite :))6. I don't like calling readers 'fans'. When it come down to it, I am all YOUR biggest fan! MWAH!I will never be able to thank every reader, every blogger or every author who has helped me in one or a million ways since I published but I will try every chance I get. Y'all are the reason I am here and every comment, every message, every review makes me feel like I have a reason to be. So to the moon and back, THANK YOU!
Okay, so this was a little longer than a paragraph.
My stalker links all in one super easy spot :))
Like me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/m.andrea.authorFollow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/melissa_andreaaPin with me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/melandrea01/Keep up to date on my website: http://melissaandrea.com/My Author apphttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.komp.melissaandrea
Published on October 04, 2013 00:02
October 1, 2013
An Untimely Return- by J&L Wells- Cover Reveal
Title: An Untimely Return
Author: J & L WellsGenre: paranormal/ Time travel RomanceNew AdultPage count: 70,000 wordsRelease date: January - feb
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/AnUntimelyRomance (facebook)
An awakening tick of the grandfather clock, its rusty hands moving once again, slowly, in reverse.
Thirteen years have passed since Heather’s sudden and unexplainable disappearance. An ultimate betrayal sparks anger, awakening vengeful spirits from the past as Dannika steps into the role of leading lady.
Being thrown back into the nineteenth century brings with it the return of familiar faces, and the rekindling of intricate love triangles. Will Dannika have the strength to fight off unwanted suitors and the benevolent forces held within Freesdon Manor?
Author bio
Mother and daughter, Judith and Laura, writing duo from Staffordshire, England. When they are not writing they are busy looking after, and walking their four beautiful dogs. They are presently working on a number of different genres, and are really excited to see Regina Wamba work her magic on their forthcoming covers. They are both very happy to be published by Jeff and Amber Bennington of Nexgate gate press, Jeff is a big inspiration to them both due to his success with his own novels. The authors are presently looking forward to the release of An Untimely Return, the second in the untimely series.
I cannot wait to read book two!
Links to book one:
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D0WZ57SAmazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00D0WZ57S
Author: J & L WellsGenre: paranormal/ Time travel RomanceNew AdultPage count: 70,000 wordsRelease date: January - feb
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/AnUntimelyRomance (facebook)
An awakening tick of the grandfather clock, its rusty hands moving once again, slowly, in reverse.
Thirteen years have passed since Heather’s sudden and unexplainable disappearance. An ultimate betrayal sparks anger, awakening vengeful spirits from the past as Dannika steps into the role of leading lady.
Being thrown back into the nineteenth century brings with it the return of familiar faces, and the rekindling of intricate love triangles. Will Dannika have the strength to fight off unwanted suitors and the benevolent forces held within Freesdon Manor?
Author bio
Mother and daughter, Judith and Laura, writing duo from Staffordshire, England. When they are not writing they are busy looking after, and walking their four beautiful dogs. They are presently working on a number of different genres, and are really excited to see Regina Wamba work her magic on their forthcoming covers. They are both very happy to be published by Jeff and Amber Bennington of Nexgate gate press, Jeff is a big inspiration to them both due to his success with his own novels. The authors are presently looking forward to the release of An Untimely Return, the second in the untimely series.
I cannot wait to read book two!
Links to book one:
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D0WZ57SAmazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00D0WZ57S
Published on October 01, 2013 05:06
September 27, 2013
Only Half Alive by Konstanz Silverbow- Release Day Blitz
Book: Only Half Alive.Author: Konstanz Silverbow.Genre: YA Paranormal Romance.Release Date: September 27th 2013. Cover Reveal Host: LadyAmber Tours.
Blurb
The world's darkest creature, will be their brightest hope.
While darkness haunts her, she craves the light. Christina is a demon, but she doesn't want to be. She is willing to sacrifice everything to change it. Only one person stands in her way, and he will stop at nothing to keep her the way she is.
The greatest battle of light vs dark threatens every living creature, a battle that could destroy all. And the demon in love will only have one chance to save everyone.
About the author:
Konstanz Silverbow has always been a dreamer . . . but not a writer. Being an author was something she was dragged into. But since that day, she hasn't stopped. It has become more than a hobby, it is a passion. During the day Konstanz works, making jewelry, playing the violin, collecting dragons, and learning all she can about medieval weapons. But at night she creates made up worlds and places where those dragons come to life and the weapons are used in battle." Young adult fantasy, paranormal with a dash of romance author, Konstanz Silverbow; Proud Creator of magical worlds, fictional creatures, ideal super heroes and sarcasm since 2007!
Author Page - Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/konstanzsilverbowTwitter - https://twitter.com/konstanzsBlog- http://nothoughts2small.blogspot.com/Author page on Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7102407.Konstanz_SilverbowOnly Half Alive on Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17970670-only-half-alive
Published on September 27, 2013 14:32
September 25, 2013
Finding Kia by Airicka Phoenix blog tour
Book Name: Finding KiaAuthor: Airicka Phoenix
Publisher: Fire & Ash Publishing
Release date: August 20, 2013 Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary RomanceWarnings: Language. Sexual Content. (16 )
Formats: e-book, paperback
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Amazon LinkGoodreads Link
Blurb
“Maybe you should avoid me tonight.”His arm slipped around my waist and I was drawn into his chest. “If I only have this one night with you, the last thing I’m going to do is stay away.”
Kia Valentines had always accepted the fact that she was a nerd, a nobody. It was a badge she wore with honor, until the day she saved Claudia DeLorenzo’s life and lost herself.When offered the chance to shed her identity for a single night, Kia never believed it would change her life. It was one night. It meant nothing, or it shouldn't have. But that single night turned out to be her undoing when she finds passion in the arms of the one person she can never have.
Adam Chaves was more than just a gorgeous face, he made her laugh, but more importantly, when he looked at her, she felt like the most beautiful girl on earth. But Adam has no idea that Kia was the girl behind the mask and Kia has no intention of telling him. But a secret can only be kept if no one else knows about it. Claudia knows and she wants something Kia isn't willing to give in order to keep it.Will Kia succumb? And just how far is Claudia willing to go to get what she wants?
Excerpt
“She’s talked about you, but she never warned me just how dangerous you were.”Somehow, I really doubted he meant in a Charlie’s Angels, sexy in tights kind of way. “I am not dangerous!”His brow lifted as his gaze darted to the binder drip drying in the sink. “Could have fooled me.”This was so not the way I wanted him to remember me, like some clumsy whack job with balance issues. “Those were accidents.”“And the restaurant?”“Accident!” I was sticking to that story if it killed me.The corner of his lips twitched. “Sure thing, nena.” “Kia,” I corrected him. “My name—”“I know,” he said. “I haven’t forgotten.”Right. “You just called me Nena.” Yeah, I was so not impressed.He rolled a pink tongue over his teeth. “It means baby in Spanish.”Baby? He called me baby? Wait, what kind of baby? The hot, seductive sort or the, you need a diaper change sort?He laughed. “Do you always think so hard?”“Yes,” I said automatically. “I think. I’m a thinker.”“Interesting.”I frowned. “Why?” Better yet… “How?”He grinned. “I’m a doer.”
Author BioAiricka Phoenix is the best-selling author of The Touch Saga, Games of Fire and Octavian's Undoing with short stories in Whispered Beginnings: A Clever Fiction Anthology and Midnight Surrender Anthology. She also writes adult paranormal & contemporary romance under her alter ego, Morgana Phoenix.
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For more about Airicka, also on how to win giveaways, read author interviews and reviews, visit her website at: http://airickaphoenix.com/Author/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Airicka-Phoenix/252135634831614
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/AirickaPhoenix
Goodreads
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/airicka-phoenix/40/432/74
Fanpage: http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/100193 See more at: Anchor group publishing profile
Other Novels: http://www.amazon.com/Airicka-Phoenix/e/B00906AGHM/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1375770776&sr=1-2-ent
My Review
Call be biased because i love everything this woman puts out, everything this woman touches is gold. And this gem is no different. First of all, i think the cover is my fave so far! i thought i loved the Octavian's Undoing cover, but i love this so much more!!There is so much to love about this book. First, there's the cover! second, there's the KICKASS heroine. I love her clumsiness but also this girl has a fiery personality and a sharp tongue, which is handy around that bi-atch of an arch nemesis.And last but not least, i have one word for you -- ADAM *le sigh*Now give me book 2!!!
There is also a GIVEAWAY to enter! Win a copy of any of Airicka's books!
Enter here!
Published on September 25, 2013 18:00
September 17, 2013
Now you can have a new release date and have your blurb too!
I am feeling invigorated and excited!
For the past week and a bit my lovely agent at Writer's Bloq have been sitting on the brand new revised blurb for The Chronicles of Fire and Ice, as well as the new release date!
We're so anxious to share them with you, but we've been waiting on my series page on Facebook to reach the small goal of 200 likes first.
Well i am excited to say, that you did it! You helped us reach our goal. So now you can have a new release date and have your blurb too!
So here it is. Enjoy ;)
Archangels are extinct and the world is now inhabited by a half-human/half-angel race called Nephilim. But it’s been told that one Archangel remains – a child born of fire only known as The Legend.
21-year-old Nephilim Scarlett Porter is about to start her Angel training at the infamous Blackbell Academy, so she doesn’t have time to worry about dreams of mysterious dark angels. The last thing she expected was her dream angel to be Dyston Blackbell or that finding her was part of his mission – a mission Dyston is prepared to fail to keep Scarlett and the secret of who she is safe.
But, danger is closer to Dyston and Scarlett than they realize.
War is brewing, led by a group of Nephilim called The Lucifites, and they need The Legend to carry out their plans. With the help of their friends, the two must find the leader of the Lucifites and stop his plans for destruction. But will Dyston and Scarlett’s love survive what’s coming? How far will Scarlett go to save those she cares about the most?
Please do tell me what you think in the comments or on facebook or twitter. We can't wait to hear what you think ;)
But when is the new version of Fire and Ice coming out i hear you say?
How about... *drum roll please!*
DECEMBER 10!!!
Go and add it to your TBR lists, tweet, mark your calanders! I am in the process of editing the new version on goodreads.
We will announce a date for the cover reveal SOON! So look out for that and of how you can be a part of it.
For the past week and a bit my lovely agent at Writer's Bloq have been sitting on the brand new revised blurb for The Chronicles of Fire and Ice, as well as the new release date!
We're so anxious to share them with you, but we've been waiting on my series page on Facebook to reach the small goal of 200 likes first.
Well i am excited to say, that you did it! You helped us reach our goal. So now you can have a new release date and have your blurb too!
So here it is. Enjoy ;)
Archangels are extinct and the world is now inhabited by a half-human/half-angel race called Nephilim. But it’s been told that one Archangel remains – a child born of fire only known as The Legend.
21-year-old Nephilim Scarlett Porter is about to start her Angel training at the infamous Blackbell Academy, so she doesn’t have time to worry about dreams of mysterious dark angels. The last thing she expected was her dream angel to be Dyston Blackbell or that finding her was part of his mission – a mission Dyston is prepared to fail to keep Scarlett and the secret of who she is safe.
But, danger is closer to Dyston and Scarlett than they realize.
War is brewing, led by a group of Nephilim called The Lucifites, and they need The Legend to carry out their plans. With the help of their friends, the two must find the leader of the Lucifites and stop his plans for destruction. But will Dyston and Scarlett’s love survive what’s coming? How far will Scarlett go to save those she cares about the most?
Please do tell me what you think in the comments or on facebook or twitter. We can't wait to hear what you think ;)
But when is the new version of Fire and Ice coming out i hear you say?
How about... *drum roll please!*
DECEMBER 10!!!
Go and add it to your TBR lists, tweet, mark your calanders! I am in the process of editing the new version on goodreads.
We will announce a date for the cover reveal SOON! So look out for that and of how you can be a part of it.
Published on September 17, 2013 22:29
September 11, 2013
Take the plunge!
Have you ever had the dream of writing a book?
What's stopping you?
You may have excuses like, oh i don't have the right story, no one's going to like my work, its too expensive blah blah... no! stop all that whinging and just take the plunge!
I did, and i couldn't be happier.
RIGHT NOW has never been a better time to write that book and publish it.
How do i get my work published?
This question i have been asked A LOT! Believe it or not, its easier than you think!
Why self publishing?
The first thing people think or say when i say i'm a published author, is wonder how i got published. Its not all that hard.
First, i did my research. I discovered all these self publishing print- on demand companies before i discovered amazon (Oh well, i learnt from my mistakes). I went to a seminar held by one of the leading print on demand companies in the world, Hay House and their offshoot, Balboa press, who mainly deal in self help books, but anyway, they taught me a lot about the marketing side and gave me some inside information in to how the publishing industry works.
I considered going with them, but found it was going to cost about $1000 to publish my first book and that was way out of my budget. I did some googling and discovered Xlibris, another print on demand company. Long story short, i advise you NOT to go with companies such as Xlibris as they are expensive and will keep hounding you for your hard earned money, plus they do not have professional editors. They deliberately re-edited my book, taking out words and misspelling others just so i would cough up extra money.
I don't want to bash any companies, all i'm saying is, if you are a wannabe author on a budget, these may not be the best options.
I did eventually have my first book published by Xlibris, but after almost a year, have finally been accepted by a literary agent, so will be republishing my first book, The Chronicles of Fire and Ice before Christmas.
Here are the reasons why you SHOULD self publish.
If you still want to self publish, the best route to take by far and from experience, is Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing and Createspace for paperbacks. They publish exclusive to amazon worldwide, and are affordable to set up.
BUT BEFORE YOU DO ALL THAT:
Before you even think of publishing your work you will need to contact a few people;
1: A cover designer. I know a few affordable designers, contact me if you would like a referral. Or if you don't have a budget, i work with a designer is a bit more on the expensive side, but is really professional and creates absolutely amazing work! Regina Wamba of Mae i Design and Photography.(check out my covers for The Chronicles of Fire and Ice, The Chronicles of Blood and Stone and The Garden of Eden).
Here is a link to Regina's website
2: An editor!- An editor is really important. i skimped on my first two books because i was poor, but if you want to sell more books and look more professional, i recommend hiring an editor. I can recommend my editor, Rogena Mitchell- Jones. She is affordable and can do a great deal for first- timers and more than one manuscript.
Also if you end up using them or are interested in hiring them, make sure you tell them i sent you!
You may have seen me mention something about an agent earlier in the post. I recommend you check out my previous post - "Big news for The Chronicles of Fire and Ice" my story on how i came to be represented by my agency, Writer's Bloq Inc.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to message me on facebook, tweet me, comment on this post or email me at llhunter.author@gmail.com.
If you have dreams, don't just say you have dreams, go out and start making it happen! Take the plunge and have no regrets! It'll be the best thing you ever did, trust me ;)
**This blog post is sponsored by Grammarly. - An online proofreader.**
"I use Grammarly's grammar check because a book without a proper grammar check, is like toast without vegemite: it lacks taste."
What's stopping you?
You may have excuses like, oh i don't have the right story, no one's going to like my work, its too expensive blah blah... no! stop all that whinging and just take the plunge!
I did, and i couldn't be happier.
RIGHT NOW has never been a better time to write that book and publish it.
How do i get my work published?
This question i have been asked A LOT! Believe it or not, its easier than you think!
Why self publishing?
The first thing people think or say when i say i'm a published author, is wonder how i got published. Its not all that hard.
First, i did my research. I discovered all these self publishing print- on demand companies before i discovered amazon (Oh well, i learnt from my mistakes). I went to a seminar held by one of the leading print on demand companies in the world, Hay House and their offshoot, Balboa press, who mainly deal in self help books, but anyway, they taught me a lot about the marketing side and gave me some inside information in to how the publishing industry works.
I considered going with them, but found it was going to cost about $1000 to publish my first book and that was way out of my budget. I did some googling and discovered Xlibris, another print on demand company. Long story short, i advise you NOT to go with companies such as Xlibris as they are expensive and will keep hounding you for your hard earned money, plus they do not have professional editors. They deliberately re-edited my book, taking out words and misspelling others just so i would cough up extra money.
I don't want to bash any companies, all i'm saying is, if you are a wannabe author on a budget, these may not be the best options.
I did eventually have my first book published by Xlibris, but after almost a year, have finally been accepted by a literary agent, so will be republishing my first book, The Chronicles of Fire and Ice before Christmas.
Here are the reasons why you SHOULD self publish.
If you still want to self publish, the best route to take by far and from experience, is Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing and Createspace for paperbacks. They publish exclusive to amazon worldwide, and are affordable to set up.
BUT BEFORE YOU DO ALL THAT:
Before you even think of publishing your work you will need to contact a few people;
1: A cover designer. I know a few affordable designers, contact me if you would like a referral. Or if you don't have a budget, i work with a designer is a bit more on the expensive side, but is really professional and creates absolutely amazing work! Regina Wamba of Mae i Design and Photography.(check out my covers for The Chronicles of Fire and Ice, The Chronicles of Blood and Stone and The Garden of Eden).
Here is a link to Regina's website
2: An editor!- An editor is really important. i skimped on my first two books because i was poor, but if you want to sell more books and look more professional, i recommend hiring an editor. I can recommend my editor, Rogena Mitchell- Jones. She is affordable and can do a great deal for first- timers and more than one manuscript.
Also if you end up using them or are interested in hiring them, make sure you tell them i sent you!
You may have seen me mention something about an agent earlier in the post. I recommend you check out my previous post - "Big news for The Chronicles of Fire and Ice" my story on how i came to be represented by my agency, Writer's Bloq Inc.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to message me on facebook, tweet me, comment on this post or email me at llhunter.author@gmail.com.
If you have dreams, don't just say you have dreams, go out and start making it happen! Take the plunge and have no regrets! It'll be the best thing you ever did, trust me ;)
**This blog post is sponsored by Grammarly. - An online proofreader.**
"I use Grammarly's grammar check because a book without a proper grammar check, is like toast without vegemite: it lacks taste."
Published on September 11, 2013 16:09
September 7, 2013
Author Spotlight on Cinta Garcia de la Rosa
I was asked do to do a favour for my friend (more like sister from another mother) author Laura Wells, on behalf of author Cinta, and i said of course!
You can read about Cinta and her book below!
AUTHOR BIO. Cinta Garcia de la Rosa is a Spanish writer who has loved the written word since he discovered she was able to read books at age 5. Since then, she has become a bookworm and reads around 100 books every year. She also writes, every day, compulsively, even in the middle of the night. You cannot control when inspiration hits you, can you? She writes in English because she is convinced that in a previous life she was British, so writing in English feels more natural to her than writing in her native language. Yes, she is crazy like that. Cinta Garcia is the author of “The Funny Adventures of Little Nani”, a collection of short stories for children, and “A Foreigner in London”, a short story published on Smashwords.
Here is a message from Cinta:
Hello, everyone! Since I published my book “The Funny Adventures of Little Nani” almost one year ago, I couldn’t imagine that my book was going to suffer so many changes. First, one day I decided that I didn’t like the cover any more; it was boring and I wanted it to be eye-catching so it could make children feel attracted to it. So my boyfriend, who is an amazing illustrator and writer, Mark Stone, designed a new cover for my book. So I had a lovely new cover for my book. Yay! However, once I had the new cover, I also thought that maybe the inside of the book should also suffer some renovations. So I made it go through a new round of edits and I changed a bit the design of the pages. I will just say that the first edition of my book had empty boxes so children could draw their own illustrations. In the second edition I deleted those boxes, but I added new things. I won’t tell them here... You should buy a copy and discover them by yourself *winks* Once I was completely happy with my book, I started presenting it to the world, and I also started getting new reviews. And that’s how I got the seal that my book sports now on its cover: the amazing site Readers’ Favorite reviewed my book and rated it as a 5-Stars Read, and they gave me the seal. Almost on the same week, my book was chosen Indie Book of the Day by the site of the same name. All those are happy news that I wanted to share with all of you. Please, consider reading my book and leaving a review. Even if it is a 1-star review, it will be useful, because it will let me know how to improve in future books. Thanks!
About the book:
BLURB. Little Nani is a little girl who likes helping people. However, when she helps people the results can be a bit unexpected. Why is that? Little Nani is a witch! Or at least she wants to be a witch. With her magic wand, she will try to cast different spells to help her friends, but she won't be successful all the time. Follow Little Nani in her funny adventures and meet her extraordinary friends. Funny ostriches, horses that love reading, super-fast turtles, grumpy zombies... Little Nani has lots of friends! You can also draw your own characters! Little Nani is willing to become a good witch. Will she manage to do it? Who knows? Read the stories and discover what happens next!
Below you can find out where to buy little Nani and also where you can get in contact with Cinta! Please do check them out!
LINKS TO THE BOOKS.Createspace: https://www.createspace.com/3914481Amazon (US): http://www.amazon.com/Funny-Adventures-Little-Nani-ebook/dp/B009YMBXJW/ref=tag_dpp_lp_edpp_ttl_inAmazon (UK): http://www.amazon.co.uk/Funny-Adventures-Little-Nani-ebook/dp/B009YMBXJW/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_tSmashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/298936
MEDIA LINKS:Twitter: https://twitter.com/CintaGarciaRosaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cinta-Garc%C3%ADa-de-la-Rosa-Author/333755993341596Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6470058.Cinta_Garc_a_de_la_RosaAmazon Author: http://www.amazon.com/Cinta-Garc%C3%ADa-de-la-Rosa/e/B009LHYYSMSmashwords Author: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/Austenite78Website: http://www.cintagarciadelarosa.com/ // http://littlenani.webs.comBlogs: http://cintascorner.wordpress.com/ // http://icantstopreadingblog.com/ // http://authorsyouwanttoread.wordpress.com/Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/CintaGarciaRosa/Tumblr: http://www.tumblr.com/blog/cintascornerAbout.me: http://about.me/cintagarciaAuthorsdb: http://authorsdb.com/authors-directory/1034-cinta-garcia-de-la-rosaAskdavid.com: http://askdavid.com/reviews/book/children-book/3237Independent Authors International: http://independentauthorsinternational.org/iAi/Cinta_Garcia.htmlIndependent Authors Network: http://www.independentauthornetwork.com/cinta-garciacutea-de-la-rosa.htmlAuthorShout: http://authorshout.com/author-shout-bookshelf/cinta-garcia-de-la-rosa/
Published on September 07, 2013 17:24
August 31, 2013
The Garden of Eden is out!!! Release day thoughts and contest.
It seems like a long time coming, the day is finally here!
I began writing The Garden of Eden in december 2012 while writing The Chronicles of Blood and Stone and finished the first draft back in may or june of this year.
You may be wondering why i decided to give Eden her own story? well, if you read Fire and Ice, it is obvious. She has such a strong personality that she was practically begging me for her own story!
During my release day event on facebook, or on my page you may have seen me post about a contest. No? Well, here is a little more information about that.
Would you like to have a character named after you in a future installment of The Eden Chronicles?
All you have to do is tell me what you would like to see Eden and Asher get up to in the next two books of The Eden Chronicles!
The contest closes when i begin writing book 2, The Garden of Death next year, after i finish my two current projects.
I would also like to add, because of you, release day has been a success!! The Garden of Eden has already been ranked #36 in the top Paranormal Romance ebooks for teens!! Thank you so much to every one who has helped me bring my little novella out into the light!
I began writing The Garden of Eden in december 2012 while writing The Chronicles of Blood and Stone and finished the first draft back in may or june of this year.
You may be wondering why i decided to give Eden her own story? well, if you read Fire and Ice, it is obvious. She has such a strong personality that she was practically begging me for her own story!
During my release day event on facebook, or on my page you may have seen me post about a contest. No? Well, here is a little more information about that.
Would you like to have a character named after you in a future installment of The Eden Chronicles?
All you have to do is tell me what you would like to see Eden and Asher get up to in the next two books of The Eden Chronicles!
The contest closes when i begin writing book 2, The Garden of Death next year, after i finish my two current projects.
I would also like to add, because of you, release day has been a success!! The Garden of Eden has already been ranked #36 in the top Paranormal Romance ebooks for teens!! Thank you so much to every one who has helped me bring my little novella out into the light!
Published on August 31, 2013 21:10


