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WINNERS of the Soul Mate Publishing #Giveaway

Winners time! I will contact the winners in order and they will pick from the prizes available. Please share this with anyone you know, because I don't have a way to contact some of the winners. If you see your name on the list, please leave your email in the comments. As a refresher, here are the prizes:

I'm throwing in a copy of my own book Branded

Signed copy of Stepping Up To Love by Katie O'Boyle (US Only)

Signed copy of Cursed be the Wicked by J.R.Richardson (US Only)
$25 Star Bucks gift card and 3 ecopies of Kiss Me Dead by Dale Ibitz

$10 ITunes card and Almost Wrecked by Crystal Firsdon
A Pair of earrings and Perfectly Honest by Linda O'Connor

2 ecopies of Protect Her by Sophia Kimble
2 ecopies of The Tithe by Elle Hill

In My Wildest Dreams and Dreams Do Come True by Larynn Ford
Bleddyn Hall by Amanda L.V. Shalaby
Haunted: Ten Tales of Ghosts by Carole Ann Moleti
Riding for Love by Tina Susedik
A Mighty Good Man. Rebecca E. Neely
Souls Entwined by Anne B. Cole
Between Land and Sea by Joanne Guidoccio

Gracie's Plan by Rose Lange 

 And since I have some left overs from last month, I'm going to give them away too!

CQ has donated 12 ebooks of the winner's choice!
Three of Matthew Cox's books, winners choice, of Division Zero, Virtual Immortality, Caller 107, or Operation Chimera

Death, the Devil, and the Goldfish, and Stiltskin by Andrew Buckley
The Undead by Elsie Elmore

Destruction by Sharon Bayliss

Scrapbook by Amy Lynn Spitzley

Okay, are you ready??? The winners are:
Jaye GarlandKate C.Cheryl YekoSophia KimbleWriterldrose.comMJ ComptonAnn NoserBethany AveryAbrielleMaggie MundyBethLinda O-ConnerJoanne GuidoccioJo RichardsonNeva BrownKim HotzonGay YellenBarbra BettisCandace ColtAbby SharpeBeverly WellsBeppie HarrisonVK Lynch-DoranCatherine CastleLayne Macadam
Congrats to all the winners! You will be receiving an email from me soon.

REUTS Author Interview: Valentina Cano

Valentina Cano is a student of classical singing who spends whatever free time she has either reading or writing. She also watches over a veritable army of pets, including her five, very spoiled, snakes. Her works have appeared in numerous publications and her poetry has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and Best of the Web. She lives in Miami, Florida. You can find her here.








Tell us how you came to be an Author with REUTS.I read about REUTS on Absolute Write Water Cooler, a website that is the go-to site for everything related to writing and getting published. There wasn’t much information about REUTS because it was brand new and had no books published yet. What caught my eye was the quality of the sample covers they had on their site. They were much more beautiful than any other independent publishing companies that I’d seen before. I was thrilled to receive a full manuscript request from them, and the rest, as they say, is history.
 What do you enjoy most about being a REUTS Author?The individualized attention I’ve received from everyone involved with REUTS has been out of this world. As a debut author, I truly didn’t expect to get this kind of help and enthusiasm from a publishing company.
What have your experiences been like working toward being published?Getting published for the first time is a trial, no matter what route you go. I knew I didn’t want to go the self-publishing way, because I didn’t (and still don’t) know all the ins and outs of the publishing process. I needed the guidance of experienced people in the business, so I signed with an agent and got started on the submission process.
What would you have done differently?I’m very happy with the way the novel has turned out and with the entire experience, so I’m not sure I would have done anything differently.
How has your book been marketed?REUTS has been great about getting the word out about THE ROSE MASTER. They helped me prepare for my Facebook release party, they scheduled a great book blog tour, and they have gone out of their way to mention the novel anywhere and everywhere. Of course, a lot of marketing has to fall on the author herself because REUTS is an independent publisher. I bought ad space in Shelf Awareness for Readers, on Facebook, Goodreads, and Publisher’s Weekly. I have also set up a reading in the Books & Books store in Miami and I will be taking part in the Miami Book Fair International.
Any advice on how to better market a book?It takes a lot of stamina and, it has to be said, it isn’t cheap. Getting noticed by some of the larger magazines or websites requires investing substantial amounts of money in ads. It is also important to reach out to readers on their blogs and even other authors. I’ve received great support from all of the other REUTS authors, for which I am very grateful.
Last question; If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go, when would it be, and what would you be wearing?I am a huge Doctor Who fan, so let’s say if I was invited on the TARDIS (a time traveling machine disguised as a royal blue police box) the first place I would want to visit is Victorian London. I have always been in love with this time period, with all the Gothic richness of it, which is why my first novel takes place in this age. Since the TARDIS has an unlimited supply of clothes, so I’m sure I would be able to find a bustle gown I could wear.

THE ROSE MASTER- Amazon and REUTS
Blurb The day Anne Tinning turns seventeen, birds fall from the sky. But that's hardly the most upsetting news. She's being dismissed from the home she's served at since she was a child, and shipped off to become the newly hired parlor maid for a place she's never heard of. And when she sees the run-down, isolated house, she instantly knows why:
There's something wrong with Rosewood Manor.
Staffed with only three other servants, all gripped by icy silence and inexplicable bruises, and inhabited by a young master who is as cold as the place itself, the house is shrouded in neglect and thick with fear. Her questions are met with hushed whispers, and she soon finds herself alone in the empty halls, left to tidy and clean rooms no one visits.
As the feeling of being watched grows, she begins to realize there is something else in the house with them--some creature that stalks the frozen halls and claws at her door. A creature that seems intent on harming her.
When a fire leaves Anne trapped in the manor with its Master, she finally demands to know why. But as she forces the truth about what haunts the grounds from Lord Grey, she learns secrets she isn't prepared for. The creature is very real, and she's the only one who can help him stop it.
Now, Anne must either risk her life for the young man she's grown to admire, or abandon her post while she still can.

REUTS Book Cover Reveal: Golden by Melinda Michaels

I was supposed to post this two days ago, but with everything going on, it got neglected. Better late than never!
About Golden: High school senior Hanna Loch just suffered a blackout in front of her entire homeroom class. She hasn’t had one in over ten years, and she’s terrified—the last time she blacked out, she woke up with no memory of her life before. To make matters worse, no one can explain why it happens. For Hanna, bad things tend to come in threes.And that doesn’t even begin to cover it . . .When she learns she could be a descendant of someone who lived once upon a time, Hanna must put her trust in William Vann, a descendant of one of the most hated villains ever known. Their histories are intertwined in more ways than she expected, and he has answers about her past, answers even her family won’t share.But is it safe to put her trust in someone who appears to be danger reincarnate, while trying to escape the darkness that tried to kill her ten years ago?A loose fairytale retelling, GOLDEN is a story that’s just right, weaving together lost secrets, vengeful enemies, and what happens when fiction becomes reality.

About Melinda Michaels:Melinda Michaels is the author of Golden and currently lives in Milford, Pennsylvania. A self-proclaimed historian with a rare sense of humor, Melinda finds an immense amount of joy in knowing useless facts, exploring historical places and drinking copious amounts of coffee. When she’s not writing she can be found researching obscured time periods for her own amusement or refurbishing old furniture.Melinda loves Philadelphia and visits often to enjoy the city with her husband Andrew. Together they have three rambunctious pets. Archie the Beagle, Winston the Boston Terrier and Beatrice the cat.
Golden is the first in a Young Adult magic realism series. Find more now on facebook, twitter, or her website.  

REUTS Marketing: Tiffany Triechel

Bio: Tiffany Rose does marketing for REUTS Publication and is still waiting for her Starfleet uniform to come. Until then she spends her time writing about magical girls and boys full of warped justice. When she isn’t writing there is a good chance Photoshop is open. Any extra time is spent looking out for plot bunnies and serendipity.




1.      Tell us how you came to work with REUTS.
I can’t remember if a twitter event led to me to REUTS Publications or Veronica Park first.  She was the Acquisitions Director at the time, but whether it was the chicken or egg, I started talking to Veronica a bit more over twitter. One day she basically asked me if I wanted to help out with a REUTS thing. Said sure, and after a few months of interning for Veronica I was offered a position on the marketing team.
2.      What does your job entail? 
To put it simply, I organize blog tours, make teaser graphics, bookmarks (or any other graphic the author might need), create book trailers and pass out review copies to lovely readers.
3.      What do you enjoy most about marketing? 
As much as I love some of the book bloggers I’ve come across, I think my favorite part is working with the authors. They’ve already poured their hearts into these stories and I like being able to add to the experience. I don’t have any say in the editing, but I can create visuals for them that will help others visualize what they had in their own heads for maybe years already.
4.      What have your experiences been like working with the authors and promoters?
They’ve been great! Writers are my sort-of people anyways, but those who decide to promote books if just personally as a fan or more officially as a book bloggers realize what a work of love a book takes. It’s wonderful see everyone support each other for the sheer love of it. 
5.      What is the hardest part in marketing?

I’d say the hardest part is trying to meet everyone. It’s a huge community and there are countless indie books, bloggers, and readers that even if I was a Big Five powerhouse I’d never see. It’s important to build those relationships and that simply takes time.
6.      And what is the best part?

Actually getting to know neat people that you otherwise might have never known and helping that author present something they love to everyone. From a more design point of view it makes me smile to see a graphic I did somewhere on someone’s website. 
7.      Last question; If you could meet anyone in history, who would it be and why?Ask me another day and I might say someone else, but today we are hands down going to go with Nikola Tesla. He was such a neat guy and there is so much we don’t really know of him since he gets overshadowed by famous people I enjoy less.
For more about me you can follow me on twitter @ArtOverChaos or on tumblr by the same name. Currently, I’m writing a science fiction web series called Bone Diggers. This historical fiction meets video game culture can be found on Wattpad, Tumblr, or DeviantArt. I hope you check it out!

Thanks for having me Katie! 

REUTS Editor: Michelle Hoehn

Michelle Hoehn was born on a Monday, married on a Saturday, and last seen purchasing what has to be (in her opinion) the most delicious mini watermelon on a Sunday. After earning degrees in Illustration and English, she masquerades as a graphic designer, but really only gets to open Photoshop once or twice a week, spending more time writing and editing social media content instead. Michelle loves all kinds of storytelling, especially animation, comic books and television, and still wishes she could grow up to be a Ghostbuster. She lives in New York with her equally geeky husband.


1.     Tell us how you came to work with REUTS.I first found out about REUTS during their 2013 Project REUTSway short story contest. My friend Felicia was working on submissions for the contest and she asked me to review her work before she submitted it. It looked like a lot of fun, so halfway through the contest I hopped on and submitted stories of my own. I started following many of the Project REUTSway folk on Twitter and soon discovered a whole host of writers and editors on the inter web (the REUTSway writers in particular are a talented, positive and supportive bunch - and I’m not just saying that - they’re a great group of peeps).

One of the people I followed was REUTS’ Editorial Director Kisa Whipkey. I think I asked her casual questions about editing following Project REUTSway, but in January 2014, she posted a blog about what it takes to be an editor (http://kisawhipkey.com/2014/01/17/what-it-takes-to-be-an-editor/) and it struck a chord. I get to do some writing and editing at my day job, and around that time, I’d been proofing/editing a YA manuscript Felicia was developing. I knew this was something I wanted to do, but I had the mindset where I lacked the formal education and wasn’t getting enough work experience to really set out and do it.

I asked Kisa if I could email her some questions about editing (as her blog post did not dissuade me in the least :) ) and we started exchanging emails. She suggested I do a trial run on a short story they use to interview editors at REUTS to see what skills I could work on. I was so nervous! What if I missed something? What if my suggestions were off? So many ‘what ifs’! But I did well, and Kisa asked if I’d be interested in joining up with REUTS. I received my first manuscript in summer 2014.
2.     What does your job entail?I read through the manuscript a few times, and look for things that don’t fit or need to be fleshed out, like if a character does something out of character or if the order of events need to change. The author spends so much time and effort building the world in their manuscript, so I need to spend as much time as I can to get familiar with the story and the characters so we can work together. I make suggestions as to what could be changed, and we go back and forth until we feel the story as a whole is solid.

Then there’s the line editing. In my case, I go through a chapter at a time to correct spelling, grammar, and dialogue, and send the proposed edits back to the author. Once the manuscript is as good as we can make it, it goes back to REUTS for a final look by Kisa and starts getting ready for publication.
3.     What do you enjoy most about being an editor? I think working with the author is probably the best part. It’s a different experience to see a book before it’s published, and then work with the author to get it published. Playing in the author’s sandbox and getting fully immersed in their story is a lot of fun.
4.     What have your experiences been like working with the authors?I’ve only worked with one for REUTS so far, and I absolutely love her. We’ve never actually met - just chatted online and messaged each other back and forth about the manuscript - but I love how I can comment on something in her novel with a GIF, or just gush about something she wrote, and she doesn’t think I’m crazy. At least, she’s given no indication that she thinks I’m crazy… ;)
5.     What is the hardest part of being an editor?Can I list two?

Number one: The time commitment. I’m a poor judge of estimating the amount of time it can take for me to work on something, and I blew off household work (I’m still paying for that now *face palm*) and other personal life matters. I don’t plan on making that mistake again, so I’ve learned/am learning better time management because of it.

Number two: The uncertainty. And there’s a lot of it. “Is this the best way to phrase [blank]?” “Oh God, it’s a semicolon - what do I do?” “Does this make sense if X happens and then Y happens? Let’s map out ALL THE EVENTS and see.”

Editing means a lot of thinking - about plot points, character arcs, all that funness. Unfortunately, sometimes second-guessing rears its stupid head. When you get right down to it, the decisions you make are for the good of the story, and you need to trust that you’re making the right call, not just for the book, but for the author, too.

6.     And what is the best part?Everything I’ve learned and everything I will learn.

7.     Last question; If you could bring any book/movie/TV show to life, what would it be and why?My favorite literary character is Sherlock Holmes, so I think I’d like to bring Laurie R. King’s The Beekeeper’s Apprentice to life, somehow. Or Nicholas Meyer’s The Seven-Per-Cent Solution. Both authors really nailed the character of Holmes, as far as I’m concerned. For how analytical and anti-social some actors portray Holmes, King and Meyer remember that Holmes also had a heart and was human like the rest of us, even if he wasn’t that good at showing it.
Golden, an upcoming YA novel from REUTS Publications was the first REUTS project I worked on, and I absolutely love the world Melinda Michael's created.The cover reveal is March 3rd.
GOLDEN:High school senior Hanna Loch just suffered a blackout in front of her entire homeroom class. She hasn’t had one in over ten years, and she’s terrified—the last time she blacked out, she woke up with no memory of her life before. To make matters worse, no one can explain why it happens. For Hanna, bad things tend to come in threes.
And that doesn’t even begin to cover it . . .
When she learns she could be a descendant of someone who lived once upon a time, Hanna must put her trust in William Vann, a descendant of one of the most hated villains ever known. Their histories are intertwined in more ways than she expected, and he has answers about her past, answers even her family won’t share.
But is it safe to put her trust in someone who appears to be danger reincarnate, while trying to escape the darkness that tried to kill her ten years ago?
A loose fairytale retelling, GOLDEN is a story that’s just right, weaving together lost secrets, vengeful enemies, and what happens when fiction becomes reality.

REUTS Acquisitions Editor: Summer Wier

BIO:Summer Wier is an MBA toting accountant, undercover writer, and all around jack-of-all-trades. She loves reading anything with a smart story and pretty writing.  Link  is her debut novel and the first in The Shadow of Light series. She has three short stories appearing in  Fairly Twisted Tales For A Horribly Ever After  and co-authors the  Splinter  web serial. When she’s not digging through spreadsheets or playing mom, you can find her reading/writing, cooking, or dreaming of the mountains in Montana.
Connect with Summer via Twitter @summerwier OR visit her website www.summerwier.com.
1.      Tell us how you came to work with REUTS.It was as simple as inquiring about open positions! I received a response outlining a couple departments with openings, including acquisitions. I'd always wanted to gain experience and behind-the-scene perspective into the query/submissions process, so I was excited for an opportunity to do so. I originally began as an acquisitions assistant, but when I moved to the Marketing Director position (a story for another post) I became the fourth member of the acquisitions team.
2.      What does your job entail? I consider queries with other members of the acquisitions team. As I'm sure the other members will mention, the REUTS process is a little different from the norm. No one person is solely responsible for accepting or rejecting a manuscript. At both the query and full level, we consult on each submission. We discuss pros and cons, each casting a vote on a project, and majority rules. It's a great way to flesh out problems as well as identify story potential from more than one subjective view.
3.      What do you enjoy most about being an acquisitions editor?I love being one of the first people to discover an amazing story, though it's SO hard to have to wait to share it with the world! It's also really cool to see how many unique ideas and distinct voices are out there.
4.      What have your experiences been like working with the authors?I've had great experiences working with and getting to know authors in this capacity. It's neat to be able to express love for someone's work, to discuss its potential, and extend a publication offer. It's also worth mentioning that we don't sign every manuscript we offer on for various reasons—such is the way of publishing—but that doesn't mean we're any less excited for the author when the work is released into the world. However, there's definitely a special something, a "kindred spirit" kind of vibe, when an author decides to publish with REUTS.
5.      What is the hardest part of being an acquisitions editor?Definitely rejections. It's the worst having to tell someone you're passing on their manuscript. THE WORST. And unless you haven't followed submission guidelines, we send personalized rejection letters to every submission. There are a million different reasons why a manuscript may not be right for us, but we try to offer encouragement, support, and/or suggestions where possible. Did I mention IT'S THE WORST? But that also goes both ways. Like I mentioned above, sometimes we fall in love with a story and the author chooses another path for it. And though we are still excited for the author and the story's success, it's sad to see the precious slip away.
6.      And what is the best part?Hands down, having a contract accepted for a story I love. *insert giddy school girls hugging and jumping around until they fall over* OR, you know... *high fives for the guys*
7.      What kind of manuscripts do you enjoy and are looking for, and how can an author submit to you?I have a wide variety of tastes. My profile lists fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, historical fiction, and period romance as favorite genres, but I don't really consider genre when I'm picking books to read or pursuing manuscripts. I love just about anything with a unique story and smart dialogue. Seriously, it could be action adventure, western, or even humor (faves not listed on my preferred list). That being said, I don't do over the top gory horror or depressing contemporaries. I'm a HEA kind of gal! I'm also not the best choice for manuscripts with extensive swearing or explicit sex scenes. Nope. I like things PG-13 and under.
Authors can submit to me via the REUTS submission form: http://www.reuts.com/submissions/subm... OR to summer@reuts with a Query + 10 pages.
8.      Last question; If you were suddenly struck by lightning/bitten by something/exposed to toxic waste, and ended up with super powers, what would it be and why?Enhanced mental acuity. If you've seen the movie Limitless with Bradley Cooper, know how awesome that would be. I would plow through my to-do lists, finish all of my WIPs, and use my powers to make the world a better place. (That sounds more like a Miss America pageant answer, but there ya have it.)

REUTS Author Interview: Carys Jones

     


     Today we have the first of the REUTS authors for this month's features. Please welcome Carys!

Carys Jones loves nothing more than to write and create stories which ignite the reader's imagination. Based in Shropshire, England, Carys lives with her husband, two guinea pigs and her adored canine companion Rollo. 

When she's not writing, Carys likes to indulge her inner geek by watching science- fiction films or playing video games. 

She lists John Green, Jodi Picoult and Virginia Andrews as her favorite authors and draws inspiration for her own work from anything and everything. 

To Carys, there is no greater feeling then when you lose yourself in a great story and it is that feeling of ultimate escapism which she tries to bring to her books.

For more information about Carys please visit www.carys-jones.com or follow her on Twitter; @tiny_dancer85



1.     Tell us how you came to be an Author with REUTS.
I’d heard about Reuts as I’d been following their progress online and knew they were an upcoming YA publisher. I approached them with my manuscript, Dare to Dream. They read the initial chapters and asked to read Maggie’s whole story. After a few months tentatively waiting they got back to me saying how much they loved the book and wanted me to join the Reuts family!
I was so excited as they were definitely the publisher I wanted to work with as they understand the YA market and put so much love and support behind all of their books.
2.     What do you enjoy most about being a REUTS Author?
Working with people who understand the genre. My editor, Eleanor, totally gets my story and whenever I have a query, Reuts founder Ashley always gets back to me right away. Reuts make me feel like I matter and that I’m a part of something special. I’ve also virtually befriended some other great Reuts authors like fellow Brit Melody Winters and also Drew Hayes. Everyone associated with Reuts is so friendly and positive that they have made my journey to publication feel extra special!
3.     What have your experiences been like working toward being published?
In all honesty they have been tough. So often you get doors shut in your face. Maybe you manage to get a foot in first, but the doors almost always close. It is hard to be new to publishing and striving to make a name for yourself. That’s what is great about Reuts, they genuinely care about the story, even if you’re an unknown writer.
I’m also published through Harlequin UK with my adult work so am starting to slowly understand the publishing world more and more.
4.     What would you have done differently?
I’d have started writing a lot younger. I didn’t write my first full length novel, First to Fall, until I was twenty three. Looking back, I wished I’d started writing as soon as I could! I’ve got so many stories I still need to write and worry about finding the time to do them! I don’t know what I was waiting for, I think a part of me feared that if I wrote books too young people wouldn’t take me seriously but now I realize that’s not the case at all. The story is all that matters, if you write a great story who cares how old you are?
5.     How has your book been marketed?
Dare to Dream has been marketed through Reuts. They have a great connection with YA bloggers who help spread the word about new books.
6.     Any advice on how to better market a book?
I could honestly wax lyrical on this. I’m sure any author will tell you that these days you spend 50% of your time writing and the other half marketing your books! The best advice I can give is to be active online, get on Twitter and Facebook and engage with readers as much as possible as they are the people who matter.
Sadly it is all about visibility. You could have written the greatest book ever but if people aren’t aware of it, how are they going to read it? It is tough to get your work noticed. Harlequin use promotional websites like Book Bub and Amazon Daily/Monthly deals are great too.
Marketing can be difficult but it comes with the territory of being an author.
7.     Last question; If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go, when would it be, and what would you be wearing?
I’d go straight to Main Street in Disneyland, California! I’d go at Christmas! I’ve always wanted to see Disneyland decorated for the holidays! (I’m actually getting excited thinking about this) Ooh and I’d be wearing my favorite Disney Christmas jumper, my Hollister jeans and my beloved Rocket Dog Boots! So I’m snug but still dressed appropriately to go on all the rides! Yay! So can we go, like seriously? *waits expectantly*

Dare To Dream:

“The world was going to end. Of that, Maggie Trafford was certain.”

Fourteen-year-old Maggie Trafford leads a normal life. Well, as normal as being crammed in a three-bedroom house with four siblings and a single parent can be, anyway. But despite being somewhat ignored at home, Maggie excels, earning top grades, a best friend who would do anything for her, and stolen looks from a boy in Maths. 

It’s not until the dreams start that Maggie realizes “normal” is the least of her problems. Every night, she lives the same nightmare—red lightning, shattered glass, destruction. But nightmares are just that, right? No one believes her when she says it’s an omen. At least, not until the already mysterious pillars of Stonehenge start falling. 

No longer alone in her fear, Maggie and the world watch with bated breath as one after another, the historic stones tumble, like a clock counting down. But only Maggie knows what it means: when the last stone falls, destruction will reign. And when the world ends, there’s only one option left—survive.

Horrifying and raw, Dare to Dream is equal parts tragedy and hope, detailing the aftermath of apocalyptic catastrophe, the quest for survival, and the importance of belief.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23337621-dare-to-dream

Publisher Feature Month: REUTS Introduction

This month we have REUTS for our featured publisher. REUTS is a publisher that may be new, but it has done nothing but impress me, which is why my Cadence books are now signed with them. There's a great month lined up with a good mix of staff and authors, so follow along. Here is their description from their website:

WHO ARE WE? Simply put: we’re authors, lovers of the written word. Whether we started as readers, editors, designers or television personalities, our driving passion is the creation and growth of incredible stories. Collectively, our team has over a dozen years of experience in all aspects of the industry–from the traditional query, agent, publisher pathway . . . to the wild and fast-moving world of advertising . . . to the complex and delicate workings of bottom-line driven marketing. We use these valuable skills to magnify the talents of our authors and showcase their works to the fullest degree. REUTS is an independent YA/NA publisher that offers an unconventional, yet advantageous, “hybrid” of self-publishing and traditional publishing methods.
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? It means we offer our authors the enhanced creative control usually associated with self-publishing, while also providing the expert level of support one might expect from a professional publishing house. Essentially, we’ve combined the best of both worlds while leaving behind the undesirable or inconvenient parts of either.
Join the movement– get REUTED in an amazing book.

Submission details here.

Soul Mate Feature End of Month Wrap Up and GIVEAWAY

A huge thank you to everyone who jumped in to make this Soul Mate feature a success. To all the authors, editors, and staff from CQ, a special thank you. And everyone who followed along, and especially commented, I love you! Please come back for March's feature to meet more amazing people.

Some quick stats:
Most popular Author post: Rose Lange
Most popular Staff post: Janet Clementz
Most popular post overall: Acquisitions Editor: Janet Clementz
Countries where the most visitors came from: 
1. US
2. Russia
3. Canada

Now, for the big event, the GIVEAWAY!!!

For all those who have commented throughout the month you are instantly in the draw once for each comment you made. To enter, comment below on what you enjoyed about the feature month and what you learned. Winners will be announced the second Saturday of March. Here are the prizes! (ebooks unless otherwise stated)


I'm throwing in a copy of my own book Branded

Signed copy of Stepping Up To Love by Katie O'Boyle (US Only)

Signed copy of Cursed be the Wicked by J.R.Richardson (US Only)
$25 Star Bucks gift card and 3 ecopies of Kiss Me Dead by Dale Ibitz

$10 ITunes card and Almost Wrecked by Crystal Firsdon
A Pair of earrings and Perfectly Honest by Linda O'Connor


2 ecopies of Protect Her by Sophia Kimble
2 ecopies of The Tithe by Elle Hill

In My Wildest Dreams and Dreams Do Come True by Larynn Ford
Bleddyn Hall by Amanda L.V. Shalaby
Haunted: Ten Tales of Ghosts by Carole Ann Moleti
Riding for Love by Tina Susedik
A Mighty Good Man. Rebecca E. Neely
Souls Entwined by Anne B. Cole
Between Land and Sea by Joanne Guidoccio

Gracie's Plan by Rose Lange

And since I have some left overs from last month, I'm going to give them away too!


CQ has donated 12 ebooks of the winner's choice!
Three of Matthew Cox's books, winners choice, of Division Zero, Virtual Immortality, Caller 107, or Operation Chimera

Death, the Devil, and the Goldfish, and Stiltskin by Andrew Buckley
The Undead by Elsie Elmore

Destruction by Sharon Bayliss

Scrapbook by Amy Lynn Spitzley

Soul Mate Publishing Author: Victoria Pinder

Author Bio:
Victoria Pinder grew up in Irish Catholic Boston then moved to Miami. Eventually, found that writing is her passion.She always wrote stories to entertain herself. Her parents are practical minded people demanding a job, but when she sat down to see what she enjoyed doing, writing became obvious.The Zoastra Affair, Chaperoning Paris, Borrowing the Doctor, and Electing Love, Mything the Throne and Favorite Coffee, Favorite Crush will be published in 2014.Now she is represented by Dawn Dowdle of Blue Ridge Literary Agency.
Also she’s the Vice President for the Florida Romance Writers. Her website is www.victoriapinder.com.
Contact InformationWebsite: http://www.victoriapinder.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victoriapinder1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/victoriapinder Blog: http://victoriapinder.com/?cat=6 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8120316.Victoria_Pinder

1.      Tell us how you came to be an Author with Soul Mate Publishing.So at RWA Anaheim I heard about Soul Mate Publishing. I submitted the first book I ever wrote to them in hopes of a contract, and I never heard back. Perhaps it was for the best. The book is hard for me read now too. Then I saw online that Debby liked sci fi romance, and I had a story I intended to self publish. I decided to submit that and they bought it. I then sent in my contemporaries and Debby signed them too. I knew I made a good decision when I met Debby Gilbert at RWA Nationals in Atlanta.
2.      What do you enjoy most about being a SMP Author?
This is a hard question. I think I like that I have input in all things. My covers are top notch. I had to listen that perhaps something in a story wasn’t right, but if I felt it important I had the right to say something.
3.      What have your experiences been like working toward being published?English is totally subjective. I knew this in high school as I thought that class was always just a grade based on personality of the teacher more than facts. Plus I used to be a lawyer, so I know how to talk to people. I love pitching. It’s super easy for me, but you live and you learn.
4.      What would you have done differently?I’d have not been so eager for my first book contract which was not with Soul Mate. That book has never seen the light of day, and I’m thankful to have worked with Soul Mate Publishing. Other books have now been born.
5.      How has your book been marketed?Marketing is on us. I wish I was a better marketer or life worked out to market at the time I’m supposed to. But I learned from other authors that it’s a day to day jog and not a one day party. So I’m still doing it.
6.      Any advice on how to better market a book?Listen to people and be willing to jump in. Do something until you learn a better way and then figure that out.
7.      Last question; If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go, when would it be, and what would you be wearing? For my honeymoon last year I truly wanted to go to Alaska on a cruise, but the wedding cost too much. We’re saving for a house, so one day. I also totally want to go to Greece, and I have a friend and fellow Soul Mate author who is getting married there in 2016. I have plans to go. But for a dream, I’ve always wanted to go to New Zealand. To me it looks so cool. I’d be wearing sneakers wherever I go, unless the beach beacons. Then flip flops are great. I’d go with my husband of course, and no matter what it will be a great time.
Book Title: Borrowing the DoctorLink: http://amzn.to/1wc1u6XBook Blurb:Party girl. Art thief. All around bad girl. It’s what all the newspapers call socialite and heiress Kate Sparrow. It’s all untrue. Kate’s been set up and she’s following the orders of the FBI to get the real criminal, her father. She’ll have to put up with her sister, the wedding fiasco, and her own fears that someone is after her, trying to stop her to get what she needs to prove her innocence. Doctor Daniel Collins joins his brothers on a cruise to the wedding of his young cousin. His cousin begs him to keep a close watch on the bride’s sister, Kate. He's to keep her from ruining the wedding. Kate doesn’t trust Daniel's help in her life, but the man’s interference is blocking a few problems. She lets him. After all, he spent a few years in the military and having a friend like Daniel is nice. But when her fears become true, someone is after her, pretending to be in a relationship with the sexy doctor has its benefits. What she hadn’t planned was opening her heart to trusting him. But if she doesn’t open up, she’s going to lose out on far more than her life, she’d lose out on love.  Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/VUcbTGD7UnE