Ruth Silver's Blog, page 49
April 11, 2014
From Writer to Author
What comes after you write your novel?
Find a group ofbeta readers and ask for constructive criticism. Fix plot holes, fact check your story, double check POV (avoid head hopping), reconsider character motivations, and determine relevancy of scenes. Plan on sending your novel to several beta readers. You may not always agree with all the feedback provided, but if more than one person is telling you the same thing, it’s a good idea to listen.
Getting your book to readers: Traditional vs Self Pub...
April 4, 2014
Tour: Flawed Perfection by Cassandra Giovanni
Flawed Perfection by Cassandra Giovanni
Bobby Beckerson was the American All-Star hockey player–he was the spitting image of perfection to his family. Goofy, sweet and undeniably gorgeous, he had everything but the one girl he wanted: River Ahlers.
River Ahlers is successful in everything but love. She’s been in love with Adam Beckerson since they were kids. Worst of all she’s stuck right in the middle of the brother’s dueling over everything and anything, and she doesn’t even know she’s the ul...
Cover Reveal: Hunted by LeKrista Scott
Hunted
LeKrista Scott, Vampire Hunted Series # 2
By- Tyffani Clark Kemp
Expected Publication Date- April 16th, 2014
Genre- Paranormal/Vampires
LeKrista Scott survived three separate vampire attacks, almost drowned, and turned down her boyfriend’s proposal. What else could possibly go wrong?
Apparently, if it’s not one thing, it’s another. Lizette, a brand new vampire with a grudge, blames LeKrista for being turned into a monster. In retaliation, she decides to go straight for the throat, so to spe...
March 31, 2014
Cover Reveal: Aqua by M.A. George
Aqua
By M.A. George
Genre- YA Paranormal
Expected Publication Date- April 16th, 2014
Meet Layla McKelland:
Novelist (unpublished, but cut her some slack…seventeen is a bit early to despair),
Slightly neurotic introvert (Alright, let’s be honest…there’s no “slightly” about it),
International Woman of Mystery, and…
Okay, just scratch the bio.
The only real “mystery” in Layla’s life is why her father has never been on the scene. Or why her mother drags Layla to a new coastal home every year.
Nothing about...
March 30, 2014
Release Day Blitz: Summoned by Rainy Kaye
Summoned
By- Rainy Kaye
Publication Date- March 28th, 2014
Genre-New Adult Paranormal
Twenty-three year old Dimitri has to do what he is told—literally. Controlled by a paranormal bond, he is forced to use his wits to fulfill unlimited deadly wishes made by multimillionaire Karl Walker.
Dimitri has no idea how his family line became trapped in the genie bond. He just knows resisting has never ended well. When he meets Syd—assertive, sexy, intelligent Syd—he becomes determined to make her his own....
March 26, 2014
Tour: Rewound by D.T. Dyllin
Rewound
By- D.T. Dyllin
Genre- New Adult Romance
Dezdamona Kabinosh is on a mission—a mission of love. And she traveled back in her own timeline to complete it. After being betrayed by her husband she’s seeking a second chance at love, and Dez has come up with the perfect plan.
One problem though… Jaxson Kabinosh, her future husband, has also traveled back in time and he’s determined to keep Dez for himself. Who will win the ultimate battle for Dez’s heart? Jaxson, or her possible rebound guy?
Re...
March 25, 2014
Release Day Blitz: Awaken by Kristen Day
Awaken
Daughters of the Sea Book #2
By Kristen Day
The sacrifices we make have the power to shift the very fabric of who we are, and ultimately who we are meant to be…
After learning of her true destiny as the intended Leader of the Tydes, Anastasia Whitman must now embark on a perilous quest to the Underworld before the age of eighteen in order to plant the seed of immortality and complete her essence to become a true Sea Goddess. But before she can make her legendary journey, an unexpected new...
March 24, 2014
Tour – The Line That Breaks by J.M. Miller
*This is the follow up to The Line That Binds*
While searching for answers involving Stockton Estate’s stone well, Ben Shadows and LJ Wayde discover one truth: the curse is real.
Unfortunately, that truth has LJ facing the same fate that’s been tied to her bloodline for generations. The curse has given her the ability to help others conquer their greatest weaknesses, but it comes with a torturous price. As the rush of helping people starts to outweigh the pain of the consequences, LJ moves tow...
March 19, 2014
Book Tour: Evolution: LOVE by S.A. Huchton
Title- Evolution: ANGEL
Series-The Evolution Series #1
Author- S. A. Huchton
Genre- New Adult Superhero Romance
Expected Release Date- March 6th, 2014
Blurb
Candace Bristol has always been obsessed with comic books, but in a world where the nightly news often mirrors these inked stories, her dreams of becoming a real superhero could actually come true. After being rescued by members of the government’s AdvaNced Genetic EvoLution (ANGEL) Project four years ago, getting recruited for this elite team...
March 18, 2014
Cover Reveal: Uprising by Allana Kephart & Melissa Simmons
Uprising
The Dolan Prophecies Series Book #1
By- Allana Kephart & Melissa Simmons
Expected Publication Date- April 18th, 2014
Genre- New Adult Dystopian
The year 2102–the world as it was no longer exists. Ravaged by nuclear war and polluted almost to the point of no return, Earth was dying. When the faeries came and brought their healing magic, humanity was grateful at first. Centuries of damage repaired in just five years, and during the course of that rehabilitation, they invaded. Quietly overt...
