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March 26, 2016
Witch Dance is ONE MONTH away from release
Several months ago, an idea I had for a series demanded to be written… the result is Witch Dance, a young adult paranormal story about a teenage witch named Starling. It’s a mix of factual information, legends and myths, and my overactive imagination, and I can’t wait to share it with the world. Less racy that The Waiting Series, the Hopewell Coven follows a group of witches whose job is to guide a Mississippi Flatwoods Indian tribe called the Apacik.
I’d love help getting the word out. If you’re interested, here’s the link:
http://bit.ly/WitchDanceRDSignUp
March 22, 2016
Release Day – The Hinterland Veil: The House of Crimson and Clover Volume VII by Sarah M. Cradit @thewritersarah
THE HINTERLAND VEIL, the seventh volume in the bestselling Paranormal Southern Gothic series, The House of Crimson & Clover, is now available on all major online retailers.
Amazon | BN | iTunes | Kobo | Google Play | Goodreads
The Deschanels are scattered across Europe, each in search of what matters most.
Finding himself closer to Ana every day, Finn must exercise patience, and follow his Quinlan training, to prevent losing her forever.
Aleksandr sees the world through a different lens, as he discovers the joy and heartbreak of first love.
Desperate for a miracle, Nicolas fears losing Mercy to her own delusions, and together they set off for Scotland in search of the unknown.
At the center of everything sits Anasofiya and Cyler, each fighting their own internal battles, each hurtling toward very different outcomes.
In this compelling seventh volume, our heroes grow ever closer to their goals as…
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The Hinterland Veil is HERE
THE HINTERLAND VEIL, the seventh volume in the bestselling Paranormal Southern Gothic series, The House of Crimson & Clover, is now available on all major online retailers.
Amazon | BN | iTunes | Kobo | Google Play | Goodreads
The Deschanels are scattered across Europe, each in search of what matters most.
Finding himself closer to Ana every day, Finn must exercise patience, and follow his Quinlan training, to prevent losing her forever.
Aleksandr sees the world through a different lens, as he discovers the joy and heartbreak of first love.
Desperate for a miracle, Nicolas fears losing Mercy to her own delusions, and together they set off for Scotland in search of the unknown.
At the center of everything sits Anasofiya and Cyler, each fighting their own internal battles, each hurtling toward very different outcomes.
In this compelling seventh volume, our heroes grow ever closer to their goals as bravery conquers fear and fate races time.
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Need to catch up on the series first? Volume I, THE ILLUSIONS OF EVENTIDE, is FREE for a limited time.
Amazon| BN | Kobo | Itunes | Google Play | Goodreads
Nicolas Deschanel was betrayed by the only two people who matter to him. Their disloyalty stung and an overwhelming sense of loss lingers. Nicolas has lived the high life professing to not have a care in the world, and now this illusion is calling his bluff.
Determined to take control of an existence now devoid of purpose, he sojourns to his family’s holiday home on the Gulf of Mexico. Resolved more than depressed, he plans to privately say goodbye to a world which no longer needs him. Of questionable fortune, he finds a woman, Mercy, sitting alone on the shore at eventide. Nicolas is conflicted between an obligation to help, and annoyance at her intrusion.
Mercy has many layers of secrets. Deepest of all, she cannot tell this Child of Man she is thousands of years old and very powerful. In her presence, Nicolas’ own dormant powers begin to surface, triggering a sequence of events that cause both of their lives to spiral further out of control. When old friends from both sides come to help, together they all learn a painful truth: new life can only begin once you’ve set free what means the most.
March 14, 2016
Magick After Midnight- 40 Stories for .99!
A Paranormal Romance Novella Collection
Featuring The Menagerie by Sarah M. Cradit
Welcome to The Menagerie. You’ll be offered a single choice.
Your deepest desires, granted. Once made, it cannot be undone.
Cyler spent a century training under the strict tutelage of the Scholars
of Farjhem. Now, as he prepares to be sent off into the world a new
fledgling, he has only one desire: to serve Agripin, the Grand Duke of
his homeland.
After missing his chance, a dejected Cyler is instead presented with
another, entirely different offer: An invitation from Duchess Oriana,
the duke’s beautiful but depraved sister, to join in her den of hedonism
known only as The Menagerie.
Cyler accepts the coveted invite to this secret world of sensual
wonders, but not all is what it Oriana has her designs set on more than
offering a service. As he is pulled deeper into the underground world of
wicked decadence, he beings to see how prophetic the words on his
invite truly are.
Escape into 20 bewitching novellas from your favorite USA Today and
International Bestselling Paranormal authors. From witches to shifters,
to fae and vampires, this scintillating set will have you reading well
into the witching hour.
This collection also comes with an opportunity to receive 20 MORE
full-length novels by the same authors for FREE. That’s 40 spectacular
stories all for the price of a cup of witch’s brew!
Grab it right now from Amazon! http://amzn.com/B01CV92PCI
February 10, 2016
Here is my interview with Sarah M. Cradit
Name: Sarah M. Cradit
Age: A lady never reveals her age. ;)
Where are you from: I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, but spent most of my twenties moving around the country for my other career. My husband and I lived all over, from Michigan to Georgia to Tennessee to Maine. We’ve been back in Oregon for some time, but never know where our next adventure might take us.
Fiona: Tell us your latest news?
2016 is going to be a big year for new projects! I have two full-length House of Crimson & Clover books releasing this year, as well as several short stories from the series. Most of the series will also be available in audio before the year is over, too, which I’m excited about. As well, I am partnering on a brand new series with author Becket called The Text Message Serials. We…
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February 4, 2016
Teletubbies in Black and White, Set to Joy Division
January 14, 2016
Cover Reveal: Jessie’s Girl by Lindy Zart
Book Title: Jessie’s Girl
Author: Lindy Zart
Cover by: Mae I Design
Publisher: WaWa Productions
Genre: New Adult
Release date: 2/26/16
Synopsis:
The road trip from Minnesota to Pennsylvania and back is meant to be the final adventure before four friends go their separate ways in the fall.
Except nothing goes as intended, beginning with the unexpected addition of Catherine Tate, Jessie Keller’s new girlfriend. Sam Kent denies his attraction to her while simultaneously deflecting unusual interest from his pal Hannah Lopez. Dickie Dean is the socially inept book lover who surprises them all.
Amidst a malfunctioning vehicle, being caught in the middle of a robbery, beer drinking, mosquito attacks, and other teenage drama, the five experience courage, broken hearts, fear, and laughter. Most importantly, they make memories.
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28525124-jessie-s-girl
YouTube Book Trailer: http://tinyurl.com/hjs75oy
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1UPP9mW
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/607510
Author Bio:
Lindy Zart is the USA Today bestselling author of Roomies. She has been writing since she was a child. Luckily for readers, her writing has improved since then. She lives in Wisconsin with her family. Lindy loves hearing from people who enjoy her work. She also has a completely healthy obsession with the following: coffee, wine, bloody marys, peanut butter, and pizza.
Author Links:
Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/zznk8th
Instagram: ZartLindy
Listen to the playlists for Lindy’s books on Spotify.com
Get an eBook autograph from Lindy at Authorgraph.com
Check out Lindy’s YouTube channel.
January 12, 2016
How I Doubled My Annual Kobo Sales in 2015
NYT bestselling author Cristin Harber recently blogged about her efforts over the last year to expand retailer market share at Kobo. We loved the story and her helpful tips, and were thrilled when she agreed to let us share the post here. To read more posts by Cristin outlining “Actionable Ideas for Indies,” go to The Next Level Author.
By Cristin Harber
One of my 2015 goals was to rely less on Amazon. They owned over 75% of my market share in 2014, and I wasn’t comfortable with that. So I prioritized Kobo and iBooks for 2015, drafting two distinct marketing plans. Basically, I needed to make the sales needle move substantially without a scary financial investment.
Below is a global, pictorial representation of my Kobo 2014 year to date sales, which were earned organically. Other than posting Kobo buy links and running (without a good ROI) Facebook ads…
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December 26, 2015
The Hinterland Veil (C&C Volume VII)| Cover Reveal + Pre-Order Available!
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday with their loved ones! Many of you have asked me about release information for Volume VII, and so I’ve been busy with a holiday surprise of my own.THE HINTERLAND VEIL will be released on March 22, 2016! Volume VII picks up the story threads of Finn, Aleksandr, Anasofiya, Agripin, Nicolas, and Mercy, bringing each of their adventures to a climax. From Ireland to Scotland, from Finland to Russia, the Deschanels are back to fight for what matters most.
PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW!
The campaign begins. Bravery conquers fear. Fate races time.
Amazon | BN* | iTunes | Kobo*| Google Play
*BN and Kobo are on holiday hiatus from publisher updates. Pre-order will likely become available around the new year.
Don’t forget, The House of Crimson & Clover Volumes I-IV is still on sale for $.99 (90% off list price!) until 12/31. A perfect time to catch up on the series, or send the gift to a friend!
Amazon | BN | iTunes | Kobo | Google Play | Goodreads
Season’s Greetings!
Sarah
December 10, 2015
Farewell 2015… Hello 2016!
2015 was a crazy, exciting, tumultuous, eventful, wonderful year. Looking back, I’m thrilled at the results, and looking forward to an even more eventful 2016.
Here are some of 2015’s highlights:
Hit the USA Today Bestseller’s list for the first time- twice!
Participated in the Anne Rice Undead Con in NOLA as a panelist for the second year in a row.
Wrote and published a total of EIGHT new titles (2 full lengths, 6 shorts). Among them were Volumes V and VI of The House of Crimson & Clover, Empire of Shadows and Myths of Midwinter.
The Storm and the Darkness was featured as a favorite title on the Dinner Party Show by Christopher Rice.
Participated in several great multi-author boxed sets with other wonderful authors.
Released two boxed sets of my own work: Volumes I-IV and Lagniappes Volume 1 (collection of shorts).
I set aggressive business goals for myself for 2015. I hit those goal in November, and have since been exceeding them.
As the year comes to a close, I wanted to share with readers what they can expect in 2016. You can always find the most up-to-date info on these projects (and others) on my website.
The House of Crimson & Clover
Volume VII of The House of Crimson & Clover: The Hinterland Veil
The Hinterland Veil brings readers back to the story of Finn and Ana, as they both work toward reuniting after the events of Empire of Shadows. Readers also get a lot more of Aleksandr, who is quickly growing into a man and finding his own way in the world. Coming March 2016.
Volume VIII of The House of Crimson & Clover: The Secrets Amongst the Cypress
The Secrets Amongst the Cypress picks up both where Empire of Shadows and The Hinterland Veil left off. Specifically some answers around where we left Jacob and Amelia. Estimated Fall 2016.
Secret House of Crimson & Clover Project
There’s not much I can say here without a major spoiler, but fans of the series will be clamoring for this one!
More Short Stories
This includes new shorts, as well as publishing shorts previously only available in boxed sets, such as The Menagerie (my Crimson & Clover erotica), and A Band of Heather (the Colleen and Noah Christmas short).
More Multi-Author Boxed Sets
I love the comradery of working with other authors, and also the opportunity to gain exposure with new readers. Expect to see me in several more of these in 2016.
Other Projects
Collaboration with Another Fantastic Author on a New Series
What I can tell you is this: we’re working on not just a single book, but a series. Think thriller, with murder mystery wrapped in. The other author is one of my favorites and our collaborations so far on this have been fantastic. I wish I could say more, but we aren’t ready yet to announce!
Sci-Fi Novella as Part of Multi-Author Sci Fi Project “The Complex”
35 authors, including myself, are coming together to provide novellas in a shared sci-fi world, known as The Complex. All stories in this collection will be released individually on December 10, 2016. You can follow more news here: http://thecomplex.info/
New Horror Novella: Innocuous
Horror has always been, and still is, one of my favorite genres. It was about time I started dipping my feet in as a writer, and Innocuous will be my first effort. I haven’t set a publication date yet, but I have started the pre-work.
Is that all for 2016? Maybe. Who knows! That’s the beauty of the creative brain… you never know where it might take you. The above list keeps me on target and disciplined, but if a new project comes across my desk, one that inspires me, I may find myself making time for it. Stay tuned!
