Donna Augustine's Blog, page 6
March 20, 2015
Fated is now live, plus other updates!
Settling the cosmic score is what Karma was drafted by the Universe to do. But what happens when all the humans start going to the dark side? She’s got to find the source and the most likely suspect is her long time rival, who outclasses her in both power and resources.
Luckily, she’s got a new partner in Fate but he comes with his own set of complications. The confirmed bachelor...
February 12, 2015
I’m in a Writing Funk!
It happens, more often than I’d like to admit. All sorts of things can set them off, a harsh comment I read or careless comment from someone not intending to be hurtful. It’s not like you were even in a bad mood. Then BOOM, you’re in a funk and you can’t write, even if you can. By that I mean you could be writing the best lines of your life but they all read like crap to you because your self esteem has fallen out of the bottom.
The worst thing about a funk is you never really know how long it...
January 14, 2015
Why It’s Good To Suck
I was having a conversation the other day with a friend and mentioned how thinking you’re a bad writer, IMHO, is a good thing. She laughed. This particular friend laughs very easily. It’s one of her best traits. She didn’t seem aware of the benefits of ranking so low on the totem pole of life. Of course, with very little encouragement, I continued on and explained my point of view on the subject. I could also write a blog post on why you shouldn’t invite opinions from opinionated people, but...
January 12, 2015
Interview With Author Rebecca Chastain
I recently had the chance to meet fellow urban fantasy author Rebecca Chastain. She had the wonderful idea of doing an interview swap. I’ll be featured on her site today as well answering the same questions she answered below. Make sure to check out the excerpt of her book, A Fistful of Evil, as well!
The Illuminant Enforcer world doesn’t include the usual urban fantasies tropes (such as vampires and werewolves). Why did you choose this world setting?
The easiest answer is that I wanted to crea...
November 10, 2014
Jinxed (Karma Series, Book Two) is now available!!
November 7, 2014
Favorite Current Reads
1. Fever Series – Karen Marie Moning
Told from a first person POV, you follow Mac as she hunts down her sister’s killer. If you like a slow building story that’s dark and gritty, this is a must read. As an entire series, it can be considered a romance as well. If you like alpha males, Barrons will probably make your top five.
I’ve read some people complain about not liking Mac. If you do read this, just...
November 5, 2014
Jinxed Blurb and Cover. Coming Nov 10, 2014!
hat they call me and the very essence of who I am. When I died young, I was recruited by the agency that keeps the Universe running smoothly. As someone with a human past, most of my coworkers consider me inferior.But not everyone. Something evil has been stalking me for centuries. It’s been biding its time, waiting for the moment when it will strike andit needs me to to do it.
Its methods of recruitment are tearing apart every aspect of my life. I’m slowly losing myself, both men...
My Books
Karma Series
Karma (Book One, Karma Series)
People say karma’s a…well, you know. Personally, I don’t think I’m that bad.
It’s not like I wanted this job. I wasn’t even in my right mind when I accepted
the position.
Now, I’m surrounded by crazy coworkers like Lady Luck, who’s a bit of a tramp,
and Murphy’s Law, who’s a bumbling oaf. But the worst is Fate. He’s got a problem with transfers like myself, and I have to see him constantly. It’s unavoidable. We’re hunting the same man, my murderer.
Buy for...
October 26, 2014
Karma Book Tour
October 27 Interview
The Creatively Green Write at Home Mom
www.creativelygreen.blogspot.com
October 27 Spotlight
IndieWritersReview.
http://indiewritersreview.wordpress.com/
October 28 Interview
Butterfly-o-Meter Books
http://butterfly-o-meter.com/
October 29 Spotlight
Cassandra M’s place
www.cassandramsplace.com
October 30 Guest blog
The Buttontapper
http://buttontapper.com/blog/
October 31 Spotlight
3 Partners in Shopping, Nana, Mommy, & Sissy, Too!
http://3partnersinShopping.blogspot.com
November 3 Guest b...
October 14, 2014
5th Annual Spooktacular Giveaway Hop
Some Halloween Tips
1. Don’t be the people who give out fruit or toothbrushes. I know it’s well meaning but you’ll be forever labeled the dud of the neighborhood by anyone under 15.
2. Buy the good stuff. You might enjoy some rare weirdo candy but most kids want a Snickers or Laffy Taffy. Stick to the tried and true.
3. Buy the biggest portion sizes you can spring for. Our metabolisms might not be able to take it but you’ll be king of the neighborhood.
4. If you do give out the big portions, be p...
