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November 13, 2013
Meet Jed Carson
Meet Jed - the ultimate alpha male in "The Vitamin D Treatment" - on my author Facebook page this week.
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJuliaB...
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October 17, 2013
Just In! My Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Competition Judge's Review
I’m so excited! I entered the Writer’s Digest Self-Publishing Book competition in March and just received the judge’s review. Here it is:
Entry Title: The Vitamin D Treatment
Author: Julia Bramer
Judge Number: 74
Entry Category: Genre Fiction
Books are evaluated on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 meaning “needs improvement” and 5 meaning “outstanding”. This scale is strictly to provide a point of reference, it is not a cumulative score and does not reflect ranking.
Structure and Organization: 4
Grammar: 5
Production Quality and Cover Design: 3
Plot (if applicable): 4
Character Development (if applicable): 4
Judges Commentary*:
The writing pulsates with suspense and excitement, and tells an engaging story that lends itself well to the erotic suspense genre. The crosscutting of scenes and shifting between viewpoints is cinematic in nature, and so this book would lend itself quite well to being filmed commercially. The cast of characters, especially Olivia as she emerges to become the primary protagonist, are, individually and collectively, certainly strong enough to command center stage throughout the novel, and will successfully arouse the reader’s interest in wanting to know what will happen next. This is a really entertaining plot that could easily appeal to a wide audience.
The book could be improved by adding more description. If a scene takes place indoors or out, especially if it's a new setting, describe the setting first with a few sentences (or paragraphs, if it's an important setting), describing not only the physical aspects of a setting but, whenever appropriate, using as many of the senses as possible to describe a scene. This likewise applies to characterization. When a person first appears in the narrative, insert just two or three sentences of description of them, generally providing a physical description, the person's age and what the person is wearing, and their demeanor.
*Commentary may be quoted as: “Judge, Writer’s Digest 21st Annual Self-Published Book Awards”
Entry Title: The Vitamin D Treatment
Author: Julia Bramer
Judge Number: 74
Entry Category: Genre Fiction
Books are evaluated on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 meaning “needs improvement” and 5 meaning “outstanding”. This scale is strictly to provide a point of reference, it is not a cumulative score and does not reflect ranking.
Structure and Organization: 4
Grammar: 5
Production Quality and Cover Design: 3
Plot (if applicable): 4
Character Development (if applicable): 4
Judges Commentary*:
The writing pulsates with suspense and excitement, and tells an engaging story that lends itself well to the erotic suspense genre. The crosscutting of scenes and shifting between viewpoints is cinematic in nature, and so this book would lend itself quite well to being filmed commercially. The cast of characters, especially Olivia as she emerges to become the primary protagonist, are, individually and collectively, certainly strong enough to command center stage throughout the novel, and will successfully arouse the reader’s interest in wanting to know what will happen next. This is a really entertaining plot that could easily appeal to a wide audience.
The book could be improved by adding more description. If a scene takes place indoors or out, especially if it's a new setting, describe the setting first with a few sentences (or paragraphs, if it's an important setting), describing not only the physical aspects of a setting but, whenever appropriate, using as many of the senses as possible to describe a scene. This likewise applies to characterization. When a person first appears in the narrative, insert just two or three sentences of description of them, generally providing a physical description, the person's age and what the person is wearing, and their demeanor.
*Commentary may be quoted as: “Judge, Writer’s Digest 21st Annual Self-Published Book Awards”
October 13, 2013
What About Flapjack?
Many thanks to the Making Connections and Fifty Shades Support group ladies who volunteered to review “The Vitamin D Treatment”. Some of you love the story and some of you hate it, but I’m struck by the lack of attention to the hero in the story.
What about Flapjack? The cat is a prominent character in the series, yet no one has mentioned his antics in their reviews, so what’s up?
LIKE Flapjack on my new Facebook author page at https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJuliaB...
What about Flapjack? The cat is a prominent character in the series, yet no one has mentioned his antics in their reviews, so what’s up?
LIKE Flapjack on my new Facebook author page at https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJuliaB...
October 11, 2013
Goodreads Giveaway for "Side Effects"
I've set up "Side Effects: The Vitamin D Treatment" for a giveaway. Check it out at https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
October 6, 2013
LIKE My New Author FB Page
I set up an author Facebook page and invite Goodreads members to check it out at
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJuliaB...
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJuliaB...
October 1, 2013
Side Effects Published!!!
The sequel to "The Vitamin D Treatment" is now available on Amazon and B&N.
“Her sweetness seeps into his soul and the ground shifts beneath him again, his primal need for her bubbling and boiling to the surface, and he makes a decision that will change his life forever, sure it’s a side effect of the Vitamin D treatment because he would never have contemplated the drastic move before it.”
The steamy tale continues as Jed and Olivia are forced to flee the country and their relationship heats up and takes an unexpected turn. From Jamaica to Brazil to New York, their journey is packed with surprising twists, dark revelations and more erotic encounters, and Jed’s decadent past tests their love and one secret will remain buried forever.
Check it out at Side Effects The Vitamin D Treatment Finale
“Her sweetness seeps into his soul and the ground shifts beneath him again, his primal need for her bubbling and boiling to the surface, and he makes a decision that will change his life forever, sure it’s a side effect of the Vitamin D treatment because he would never have contemplated the drastic move before it.”
The steamy tale continues as Jed and Olivia are forced to flee the country and their relationship heats up and takes an unexpected turn. From Jamaica to Brazil to New York, their journey is packed with surprising twists, dark revelations and more erotic encounters, and Jed’s decadent past tests their love and one secret will remain buried forever.
Check it out at Side Effects The Vitamin D Treatment Finale
September 17, 2013
Reviewer Spots Filled
The 20 reviewer spots have been filled! Wow! As a new author, it's very exciting and I'm pleased by the response.
Thank you to the ladies who volunteered to read the book and to the gals at Goodreads, especially Feifei, who is a mod for the group "Making Connections" and is fabulous!
Unless you have put your heart and soul and time into writing a story, it's difficult to understand how much it means to receive positive (and negative, but it sucks) feedback. When I read a book, I want to escape and leave behind my cares for awhile, and I hope to give readers a similar experience.
I love erotic romance stories, and with "The Vitamin D Treatment", my wish is for booklovers like myself to escape to a hot and steamy place with a delicious man who loves them. Gotta love the genre!
Thank you to the ladies who volunteered to read the book and to the gals at Goodreads, especially Feifei, who is a mod for the group "Making Connections" and is fabulous!
Unless you have put your heart and soul and time into writing a story, it's difficult to understand how much it means to receive positive (and negative, but it sucks) feedback. When I read a book, I want to escape and leave behind my cares for awhile, and I hope to give readers a similar experience.
I love erotic romance stories, and with "The Vitamin D Treatment", my wish is for booklovers like myself to escape to a hot and steamy place with a delicious man who loves them. Gotta love the genre!
September 8, 2013
Side Effects
The erotic tale of Jed and Olivia continues in “Side Effects”, which will be coming soon.
Jed and Olivia are forced to flee the country and their relationship heats up and takes an unexpected turn. When they return, Jed’s dark past tests their love and one secret will remain buried forever.
Check out the cover image at https://www.facebook.com/julia.bramer.73.
Jed and Olivia are forced to flee the country and their relationship heats up and takes an unexpected turn. When they return, Jed’s dark past tests their love and one secret will remain buried forever.
Check out the cover image at https://www.facebook.com/julia.bramer.73.
September 1, 2013
Reviewers Wanted
I'm seeking reviewers! Visit http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1... for a free Kindle or Nook copy in exchange for a review.
Your opinion matters!
Your opinion matters!
August 25, 2013
Now Available on Nook
The 90-day exclusive with Amazon's KDP Select has ended, so you can now find the book on Nook at http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-v.... Enjoy!
