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March 25, 2016
Liverpool 2016
After the original event was cancelled, Leigh Stone stepped up and decided to get the event go ahead in order to recoup any losses made by authors and readers. In 27 days, she was able to hire a room, bring together the above authors (and models), and a whole host of readers and bloggers.
Myself, my assistant for the weekend (my best mate Sarah), another author Nicola C Priest, and blogger/volunteer Vikki Love arrived at the hotel on the Friday. Most of the evening was spent in the bar meeting up with other authors we’d already met, and other we hadn’t.
Saturday morning, we headed into the room and began to set up. Thankfully, I have a Sarah, otherwise my table would have looked like a jumble sale, but she made it all pretty. And I need to give a very special shout out to Ye Olde Swag Shoppe for providing me with the amazing swag I had to give away to readers.
Because of where I was sitting (I think I was put in the naughty corner), I didn’t realise straight away when the doors were opened until people reached my table to either buy a book or to collect a pre order. I was too busy people watching, and snapping a few sneaky photos.
I still find it a little strange when a readers asks to have a photo with me, but a couple did which I was honoured to do. I know there a couple more floating round, but I didn’t have them saved.
The signing flew by, and it was soon to pack away and head up to the room to get ready for the evening’s… shenanigans. We dressed up, Western Style, and descended on the bar for food and a lot of drink.
An amazing weekend was had by all, so much so – we’ve already decided to do it again next year. Same place, near enough the same time. Check out my events page for more details. I for one can’t wait!
March 1, 2016
Cover Reveal – Looking Back from L.A.
Wow… time certainly flew around pretty fast and already it’s cover reveal day for Gage’s POV. I really hope you like it, because I adore it and think it tells the reader so much about the story inside.
Synopsis:
It Started in Texas, but as we all know, “…Gage Charles Weston will not start something without thinking about the consequences.” In this companion novella to the story that started it all, get a peek inside Gage’s head and find out what he was thinking and experiencing while Charlotte was turning his world upside down and vice versa.
Cover designed by The Graphics Shed
**Praise for It Started in Texas**
“The banter between the girls is hilarious, they have such a beautiful friendship even though they all live countries apart from each other but they support each other so selflessly” – Natalie M (Amazon Reviewer)
“M B just makes all of the relationships within the group work, they feel real, I totally wanted to be in there with them! All characters were so laid back and relatable.” – Stacey G (Amazon Reviewer)
“I love how Charlotte came across as a ‘normal’ person. This author has a great talent of portraying her characters as real and she rocked it with this story.” – Philomena Callan (Goodreads Reviewer)
Teaser Tuesday – Slots (As Featured in The Edge of Madness Boxset) – R. E. Hargrave
THE EDGE OF MADNESS
unleashes MARCH 01, 2016
Official genre of box set: SUSPENSE, THRILLER, HORROR
Content warning:
RATED MA 18+ for mature content, V — violence, S — graphic sexual situations, L — vulgar language. Not suitable for anyone under the age of 18. Reader discretion is advised.
MARCH MADNESS as you’ve NEVER seen it… 15 COMPLETE NOVELS AND NOVELLAS FROM YOUR FAVORITE AUTHORS IN ONE PRETTY PACKAGE THROUGH
PAPER GOLD PUBLISHING.
Below is an excerpt from R.E. Hargrave’s genre debut, a horrific short story not meant for the faint-hearted, SLOTS:
Although Nolan had already told me what he’d seen, witnessing it first hand on the tapes had my guts flip-flopping worse than the buffet gods. With no audio we couldn’t hear what the man in black was saying to them, but I could see Taylor’s clear adoration with him. She was doing that finger twirl thing with her braid and laughing a lot. She also kept leaning into the guy… almost stumbling. It didn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that something was very wrong about the whole scene.
Hope had always been level-headed and aware of things. I’d never not seen her in total control of her surroundings. Leo replayed the footage and I watched closely, noting how Hope became more relaxed, less alert, as she sipped on the drink the man had given her. Taylor was giggling and falling into the mystery man while Hope stood by, giving a half-hearted laugh each time.
Hot tears pricked at the corner of my eye when I watched them walk off screen. The guy was practically carrying Taylor while Hope followed behind like an unknowing puppy. I had no doubts whatsoever that he’d drugged the girls.
“Mr. Schwarz, I think we need to call the police. Right now, please.”
(c) 2016, R.E. Hargrave, SLOTS
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February 21, 2016
Liverpool Signing 2016
As you may know, the signing at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool on 19 March has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances. Thankfully, a group of authors were able to salvage as many losses to authors and readers as possible. Check out the information below.
***POP UP SIGNING***
Out of the disappointment and anger over the cancellation of the Liverpool signing at Aintree, a group of authors all got together and agreed to sort an alternative. We have just had our 101st FREE ticket be snapped up, and only 79 remaining!!!
Get yours now before they run out!
https://liverpool2016.eventbrite.co.uk
February 13, 2016
It’s LIVE! From the Heart: A Valentine’s Day Anthology
***RELEASE BLITZ***
From The Heart: A Valentines Anthology
Authors: Mich Feeney, L.J. Harris, Beverley Hallowed, Sarah Elizabeth, Laura Morgan, Kyra Lennon, RJ Thompson, JA Heron
Release Date 14th February 2016
***All proceeds raised by this book will be donated to British Heart Foundation and will initially be priced at 99p/99c – this price will change soon after release***
Smart Buy Link: http://smarturl.it/Fromtheheart
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28459164-from-the-heart
M.B. Feeney and L.J. Harris–Roll Of The Dice
A Roll of the Dice leads to . . . fun between Thomas McDonald and Maisie Lewis as they embark on the next stage of their relationship.
Will they see it through, or will nerves get the better of them?
Beverley Hollowed–Changing Hearts
When Logan Bryce met Ella Graham, she became his whole world. Logan thought they would spend the rest of their life together. But when Ella gets sick, Logan has to face the possibility of losing the love of his life.
As he sits by Ella’s bedside and prays for her to live, he thinks back over their life together, and how they got to where they are today.
All Logan has left now is hope and a dream that maybe miracles do happen.
Sarah Elizabeth-Online Valentine
All I wanted was for him to notice me, but he didn’t even know that I existed … well, not really.
To him, I was always just Emmy.
Little Emmy.
Emmy the freshman.
Emmy, his best friend’s little sister.
He never paid me any real attention. At least, he didn’t until the day I decided to become somebody else.
Laura Morgan–Fly Away
After years of feeling unhappy and alone, Aria dreams of spreading her wings and flying away. Playing second fiddle to her husband’s career was never her idea of a fulfilling life, but she’s too lost in her sea of self-pity to make a change.
That is, until she meets Dexter Fray. After pursuing his dreams and becoming part of one the world’s hottest boy bands, he’s lost himself in the process. He’s lonely and miserable, but so smothered by fame and fortune he can’t make that change either.
When the pair meet one starry night on a rooftop, they find a kindred lost soul staring back at them in the darkness. A connection is made and their lives start to change, whether they wanted it to or not, and Aria wonders if perhaps Dexter might be the key to helping her find herself again.
If only it could be quite so easy…
Kyra Lennon–Sunshine & Surprises
It was supposed to be the happiest day of Eden’s life. Graduation day, followed by one final summer with no responsibilities.
When an unexpected pregnancy scuppers her plans, Eden has to break the news to her commitment-phobic boyfriend, Declan. With big decisions to make and Declan pushing her away, Eden’s world crashes around her as she faces not only the prospect of single motherhood, but the knowledge that she may have lost the man she’d waited so long to be with.
In a bid to stop her life spiralling out of control, Eden has to make some tough choices, but will Declan step up and ease the burden, or will Eden be left – literally – holding the baby?
RJ Thompson-An exercise in Love
At 25 Carly was fed up. She was single and the ugly duckling of her group. A night out turns into a disaster and opens her eyes. Giving her the courage to make that change and to be the woman she’s always hidden inside. Andy a personal trainer seeing the woman she really is gives her the push she needs to grab life with both hands and finally be happy and love herself.
JA Heron-Jersey Girl
Fun loving Kat and her bezzie Benny, know how to have a good time. But, it’s not always been fun and games in Kat’s life. Circumstances left her with nothing and so far, her time on this planet has been a rough ride. Orphaned after losing both parents and abandoned by her last living relative–her sister. Kat depends on her two closest friends, without whom, she’d probably be sleeping rough on the streets with a bottle of rum in her hands.
One cold and dreary night, she meets Connor Reeves. He arrives in Jersey to visit his elderly uncle. That’s when her life changes… but it’s not all plain sailing.
AUTHOR BIOS AND LINKS:
M. B. Feeney
M. B. Feeney is an army brat who finally settled down in Birmingham, UK with her other half, two kids and a dog. Currently at university studying for her BA (Hons) in primary teaching, she procrastinates on her assignments by listening to music of all genres and trying to get ‘just one more paragraph’ written on whichever WIP is open. She is also a serious doodler and chocoholic. Writing has been her one true love ever since she could spell, and publishing is the final culmination of her hard work and ambition.
Her publishing career began with two novellas, and she currently has multiple projects under way, in the hopes that her portfolio of what have been described as “everyday love stories for everyday people” will continue to grow. Always having something on the go can often lead to block which eventually gets dissolved by good music and an even better book.
Her main reason for writing is to not only give her readers enjoyment, but also to create a story and characters that stay with readers long after the book is finished, and possibly make someone stop and think “what if . . . ”
Links: Find M. B. Feeney at the following . . .
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mbfeeneyauthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mbfeeneyauthor
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6578767.M_B_Feeney
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/M.-B.-Feeney/e/B00ALXLYLK
Blog: https://mbfeeney.wordpress.com/
L.J Harris
L. J. HARRIS is a mother of teenage twin boys who she loves with all her heart. Her family is her life, her soul, and the very reason she gets out of bed every day. Coming a close second to her family is her writing.
She only just discovered a passion for writing in the past five or so years. She’d always written little poems in birthday cards for family members, but that was as far as her writing aspirations went…until she decided to write poems and give them to family members as homemade gifts.
It was then a spark was lit, and ever since, she hasn’t been unable to switch off the urge to write.
After a close family member fell ill, she began questioning what she wanted and searching for answers. Unable to sleep one night, she sat up and typed out her feelings on the laptop. Her husband read what she’d written and encouraged her to write more. It was then she knew she wanted to share her thoughts with others. She began with writing what she knew—her life story, but couldn’t get into it. Instead, she decided to write about something not based on fact, but fiction, and wrote a dream sequence which she showed to her family. They encouraged her to expand on it, and she hasn’t stopped since.
L.J. Harris discovered that as much as enduring pain, loss, betrayal, or any other negative thing in our lives can be devastating, if she hadn’t experienced them for herself, she not only wouldn’t have found some lifelong friends, she doubts she would have been able to write the feelings of anguish and loss that some of her characters have had to endure.
L.J. has been previously published and has shared several online stories and looks forward to continuing to share her work.
L. J. Harris can be found at:
Website: http://theworldofljharris.blogspot.com.au
Email: lisa.harris1965@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LJHarrisAuthor?ref=hl
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LJHarrisAuthor
Tumblr: http://www.tumblr.com/blog/heartofdarkess
Beverley Hallowed
My name is Beverley, though most people call me Bev. I live in Dublin, Ireland with my husband, my two sons and my dog Alfie. I released my first book, Forever and Always in December 2012. I have since released 10 more books, including two series. I am stay at home mom and a full time writer. I love music and almost anything creative.
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Beverelyhollowed2012Author/
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6680792.Beverley_Hollowed
twitter https://twitter.com/Bevhollowed
Sarah Elizabeth
Sarah Elizabeth is a British author who writes in the Romantic Suspense, New Adult, and Contemporary Romance genres. She lives and breathes for all things books, be it writing them, reading them, and sometimes even stroking them!
Her main influences are Rachael Wade, Jennifer Probst and Tina Reber.
She is a major fan of music with very eclectic taste, listening to Delta Goodrem through to Fightstar, Dvicio through to 3 Doors Down.
Sarah thrives to add mystery to the romance in all of her projects, spending many evenings and late nights when her four young children are tucked up in bed to let the words pour onto the pages and the characters inside her mind completely take over.
Social Media Links:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AuthSarahEliz
Twitter: @AuthorSarahEliz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahelizabethuk/
Amazon Author Page: http://tinyurl.com/pznmvof
Laura Morgan
Laura started her writing career putting together short stories and fan fiction, usually involving her favourite movie characters caught up in steamy situations, and wrote her first full length novel in 2013. A self-confessed computer geek, Laura enjoys both the writing and editing side of her journey, and regularly seeks out the next big gadget on her wish list.
She spends her days looking after her two young children and their cocker spaniel Milo, as well as making the most of her free time by going to concerts with her friends, or else listening to rock music at home while writing (a trend many readers may have picked up on in her stories.)
Like many authors, Laura has a regular playlist of tracks she enjoys listening to while writing, featuring the likes of Slipknot, Stone Sour, Papa Roach, Five Finger Death Punch, and Shinedown. If you’d like to listen along with her, you can find her Spotify playlist by clicking HERE.
Laura also loves hearing from her fans, and you can connect with her via the following:
www.lauramorgan.co
www.facebook.com/lauramorganauthor
www.twitter.com/lauram241
If you have enjoyed reading any of her stories, please take a moment to share your thoughts by leaving a review to help promote Laura’s work.
Laura Morgan’s novels include:
The Black Rose series:
Embracing the Darkness: book #1 in the Black Rose series
A Slave to the Darkness: book #2 in the Black Rose series
Forever Darkness: book #3 in the Black Rose series
Destined for Darkness: book #4 in the Black Rose series
A Light in the Darkness: book #5 in the Black Rose series
And her contemporary romance novel:
Forever Lost
Laura also writes YA Science Fiction under the alias L.C Morgan, with her new novel:
Humankind: Book 1 in the Invasion Days series
Kyra Lennon
Kyra is a self-confessed book-a-holic, and has been since she first learned to read. When she’s not reading, you’ll usually find her hanging out in coffee shops with her trusty laptop and/or her friends, or girling it up at the nearest shopping mall. Kyra grew up on the South Coast of England and refuses to move away from the seaside which provides massive inspiration for her novels. Her debut novel, Game On (New Adult Contemporary Romance), was released in July 2012, and she has since published a number of books within the New Adult genre.
Website: http://www.kyralennon.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyralennonwrites
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KLennonWrites
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyralennon/
RJ Thompson
R J Thompson is a freelance writer of fantasy fiction/erotic.. R J has always loved history so using her wild imagination and tying in her love of history and fantasy she started writing. With her debut novel Soulkiss already published R J has her sights set on producing some more mythical inspired novels along with a future series based on some hard assed demons.
She has many hobbies which include jewellery making, cross stitch, crafting and she also makes some awesome swag too. As well as this she also works out with her husband at their local gym and they both attend Caveman training. When R J isn’t writing she still works full time as a dental nurse and is also the Oral Health Educator for the practice.
Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/RJThompsonSoulMateNovels
Twitter- https://twitter.com/RJThompson13
Goodreads- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13920382.R_J_Thompsom
Youtube Book trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eax6S49uKZA
Website – http://rjthompson.net/
J A Heron
Jane Is a self confessed coffee addict and chocoholic. Like most women, she enjoys nothing more than snuggling with a good book, a steaming cup of coffee with a few munchies on hand. Jane lives in a small town called Burton on Trent, Staffordshire in the heart of England. This little town where she resides is famous for making beer, the home of Coors Brewery. She has called this industrial town home, all her life.
Jane is a mother, a fiancée and loves to write books of all genres. She believes in variety and loves nothing more than to try her hand at anything her mind conjures up.
Her back catalogue includes:
Erotic romance ~ ‘Belleza’
Erotic romance ~ ‘Alias’
Erotic thriller ~ ‘30 Days’
Women’s comedy drama ~ ‘GirlsQuad – A Best of Friends series: Book one’
She is currently working on GirlsQuad: Book two and a dark horror, collaborating with another author, amongst other projects.
Jane believes in her work, she believes in her stories and she hopes you will too, she will be bringing you lots more tales from the heart.
Stalk Jane on any or all of the following:
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My website ~ http://goo.gl/yQsDK5
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February 11, 2016
A Quick Update
Hi all,
I thought I’d write this post to keep you updated on what’s going on in my crazy life (I post on Facebook, but it’s bitty and can be all over the place)
Firstly, I have set up a form for you to subscribe to a newsletter I am working on sending out no more than once a month. If you’re interested in receiving the newsletter, click on the quill in the top right corner of this blog. (Just in case you’re not at a laptop or a PC, HERE’S the link.) I’m aiming for the first to be compiled and sent out after the signing next month (Liverpool, UK, 18/19 March 2016). Check out the events page for more details on this – I hope to see you there. – I am trying to work out if I can have the newsletter post on here as well as being emailed out. . . if anyone knows how to do this, let me know :)
It Started in Texas –
When I released it, I kept it exclusive to Amazon via KDP Select. I have now decided that once that expires, i will be uploading it to other platforms including Kobo, Barnes & Noble, and iBooks. This should happen within the next two weeks, and once I have links, I will be sharing them over on Facebook and on the Books page of this blog.
Valentine’s Day Anthology –
As you know, I have co authored a short with the wonderful L. J. Harris for a charity anthology which will be released on Valentine’s Day (4 days to go people!) We have been friends for years, and she is a wonderful Aussie author. This is her first foray into publishing a M/F book – not the last might I add – and she is just fantastic. have you pre ordered yet? If not, why not?
Get your copy NOW for only 0.99. All the royalties will be going to a wonderful charity based here in the UK. The British heart Foundation which strives to help people prevent heart disease which is one of the biggest killers in the UK.
Gage’s POV –
If you follow me over on Facebook, you’ll be aware that I have been working on an accompanying novella to Texas. I can officially announce that the title is . . . Looking Back from L.A.
It’s not a complete retell of the original story from Gage’s POV (I HATE those), but there will be some overlap, but mostly, it’s Gage’s thoughts on some of the more important aspects of his and Charlotte’s relationship, with a few extra bits added in.
I finished the first draft today and sent that over to the amazing R. E. Hargrave for editing. I’m hoping it’ll only need a polish *fingers crossed* and then I can get to formatting it, ready for the pre order to go live.
This will be happening around the time of the Liverpool signing (hopefully), and I am planning on the book itself to go live at the end of March – across multiple platforms straight away.
I am starting to gather information for anyone who would be interested in receiving an ARC copy. If you would like one, please fill out this FORM.
Other than these news updates, I have a few more projects planned for this year, some larger than others, that I will keep you updated about as much as I can. I really want to get more, quality releases out for you all.
Now for the cheeky bit.
If you have read any of my books, please consider posting a review either on Goodreads and/or Amazon (it doesn’t have to be essay length and in depth). Good or bad reviews count. I know I’ve said it before, but reviews of all ratings give authors the feedback they need to be continually improving. If readers don’t let us know if they like/dislike something, we don’t know how to get better. At the end of the day, we write for our readers, and we want to always improve to impress. We can’t do this if you don’t review.
That’s everything from me. If you have any burning questions, don’t hesitate to message me on my Facebook page or via email to mbfeeneyauthor@gmail.
January 20, 2016
From the heart – A Valentine’s Day Anthology
As you know, myself and L. J. Harris are collaborating on a story which will be included in the charity anthology which will be raising money for The British heart Foundation. Below is a full list of the authors included and their story titles. Blurbs will be released during the release tour, so you’ll just have to wait for those.
I am also posting a couple of teaser pictures for the collaboration myself and L. J. are almost finished with. We both hope you enjoy . . .
M. B. Feeney and L. J. Harris – Roll of the Dice
Beverley Hollowed – Changing Hearts
Sarah Elizabeth – Sinful Deceit
Laura Morgan – Fly Away
Kyra Lennon – Sunshine & Surprises
RJ Thompson – An exercise in Love
JA Heron – Jersey Girl
January 5, 2016
Can I have your attention please?
I am honoured to be part of this charity anthology which will be released on Valentine’s Day this year. My story, co-authored with the wonderful L. J. Harris, is about a young couple’s ‘first time’. Please take the time to check out the pre-order link below and help a fantastic UK based charity.
The cover is below, so without further ado…
A new Valentine’s day anthology to raise money for charity.
***All royalties will be donated to The British Heart Foundation***
Eight authors, seven short stories, all with romance in mind.
From the Heart – A Valentine’s Day Anthology
Release date: 14th February 2016
● ☆●PRE-ORDER● ☆●
http://smarturl.it/Fromtheheart
December 26, 2015
I know I’m a bit late…
I just wanted to make up a post to wish all my readers a Merry Christmas. Mine was quite quiet, which was lovely, and the kids enjoyed themselves (which is the main thing in my eyes)
Next year, I aim to be much more organised with my writing and my releases. The whole “New year, new me” thing, but a tad more author-y…
I hope all of you get the 2016 you wish for and that you deserve!
December 17, 2015
Lookit What’s Live!
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*(¸.•´✶♪(¸.•` IT STARTED IN TEXAS #Rockstar #Romance
#GetReadyforGage #TheBootsStayOn #ProudLyricist
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UK: http://amzn.to/1jgnH4q
