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March 13, 2014
Vote for your favorite cover for Rachel Schieffelbein's Don't Fall!
Don't Fallby Rachel SchieffelbeinRelease Date: 2014Swoon RomanceSummary from Goodreads:: In which a teenage girl endures the over-protective love of her adoptive mother until she falls for a boy who has her wanting to spread her wings, pitched as a contemporary retelling of RAPUNZEL.
Seventeen-year-old Anya leads a very secluded life in a house on the edge of town with her adopted mother. She doesn't go to school, but instead has a private tutor. Her over-protective mom keeps her so sheltered that she doesn't even have a best friend.
But Anya doesn't seem to mind. She has her books, her photography, and her daydreams, and would do anything to please her mom. Until one day at the library, the only place she's allowed to go, she takes a picture of a beautiful boy.
Before long she's lying to her mom, and sneaking out late at night to meet Zander. But Zander wants more than a secret romance. If Anya wants to be with the boy of her dreams, she will have to risk her relationship with the only other person she's ever cared about.
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Which cover do you like better?Option #1Option #2Option #3Poll MakerOption #1: Designed by Taylor.ink, photograph by Beth MitchellOption #2: Photographed and designed by Laura Lanning
Option #3: Designed by Anna Zaffke, photo from Shutterstock.by Aleshyn_Andrei
About the AuthorRachel grew up in a tiny town in Minnesota. She still lives there, with her husband and their four kids. She coaches high school speech and theater, rides Arabian horses, reads as much as she can, and writes stories.Author Links:
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March 11, 2014
Cover Reveal for Over the Ocean!
Today is the cover reveal for Over the Ocean by the very talented Georgia St. Mane (aka Rachel Schieffelbein) First a little something about the book: When Bree meets Logan, and hears his oh-so-sexy British accent, it's lust at first sight.
Bree thinks Logan feels the same way, especially when they're snuggled up on her couch with his tongue down her throat. But when Logan decides that getting into a relationship when he only has a few months left in the States is a bad idea, Bree agrees to be "just friends."
But every time he flashes his swoon-worthy smile, complete with dimples, Bree has a hard time keeping her thoughts in the "friend zone."
A little something about the author: Georgia St. Mane is married with four kids. She's passionate about writing, reading, and theater. She thinks everyone deserves their own love story. Georgia also writes YA as Rachel Schieffelbein.
Don't forget to add it on Goodreads! Now the moment you've been waiting for!!!!!!!!!!
I love this cover! What do you think?
Oh I almost forgot! Here's a little teaser! Can't wait to read this!
Bree thinks Logan feels the same way, especially when they're snuggled up on her couch with his tongue down her throat. But when Logan decides that getting into a relationship when he only has a few months left in the States is a bad idea, Bree agrees to be "just friends."
But every time he flashes his swoon-worthy smile, complete with dimples, Bree has a hard time keeping her thoughts in the "friend zone."
A little something about the author: Georgia St. Mane is married with four kids. She's passionate about writing, reading, and theater. She thinks everyone deserves their own love story. Georgia also writes YA as Rachel Schieffelbein.
Don't forget to add it on Goodreads! Now the moment you've been waiting for!!!!!!!!!!
I love this cover! What do you think?Oh I almost forgot! Here's a little teaser! Can't wait to read this!
March 9, 2014
My Writing Process Blog Tour
Thank you to the awesome Juliette Cross for inviting me to participate in the Writing Process Blog Tour! Juliette is my agent sister and you can check out her post here.
A little bit about Juliette:
JULIETTE is a southern writer with a love of sensual settings, snarky heroines, and dangerous men. Her NA urban fantasy romance debut begins with the Nightwing Novellas. SOULFIRE jump-starts this series as a loose retelling of Romeo and Juliet, except with a happily-ever-after, half-dragon men, and steamy sex. Publishing details are coming soon! If you'd like to find out more, you can follow Juliette here:
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20640241-soulfire
Blog: http://juliettecross.weebly.com/blog.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliettecrossauthor?ref=hl
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Juliette__Cross
Now let's get started!
My Writing Process.
What am I working on?
I think the question should be what am I not working on? I just finished edits on (Once) Again the next book in the Again series that will be out in June with Berkley Penguin. I'm also working on final edits for Beach Side Beds and Sandy Paths the sequel to King Sized Beds and Happy Trails that I wrote with the amazing and talented Cassie Mae. Cassie and I are also working on the prequel that will release between Beach Side Beds and the third book Lonesome Beds and Bumpy Roads. I'm also working on two other New Adult contemporary novels, a YA contemporary novel and rewriting another YA contemporary novel I had shelved. Oh and a YA novel about witches. I'm not happy unless I have a million things going on!
How does my work differ from others of its genre?
Oh! That's a good question. I don't write to trend. I try to avoid it and just write the story the way I feel it needs to be told. A lot of people think New Adult is sexed up YA and it's not. It's a time in your life where you are on your own for the first time, where decisions you make can have a bigger impact on your future, and a time when you can explore your options. I try to focus on those aspects of the story and not just the sexy time. Though my books do have sex in them, but I don't write those scenes just to write them in. It has to work with the story and the characters.
Also whether I'm writing NA or YA I try to keep it as realistic as possible. My characters are never perfect. They have flaws because I have never met a single person who doesn't.
Why do I write what I do?
That's easy. I don't want to admit I'm nearing thirty. I can stay in my teens through the characters I write. They were the best years of my life, so why wouldn't I want to write about it?
How does your writing process work?
There is no rhyme or reason to my writing process. It's utter madness actually, but I always say there is a method to my madness because somehow I make it work. Most of the time I'm a pantser, but there are times where I plot. I usually need tea, coffee or wine, depending on what time of day it is. Sometimes a snack usually Cheez-its or Tostitos and I just go with it. I like to do writing sprints with my critique partners because then I can't make excuses for not sitting down and getting the words on the screen.
Once I get a first draft completed, I send it out to a few CP's and my mom, get their feedback, make revisions and then send it out to another round of CP's. I also have beta readers I send to after all revisions to make sure nothing was missed. That's about it.
Next Week on the Tour:
Two of my favorite people!
Cassie Mae (sometimes writes as Becca Ann ;)) is a nerd to the core from Utah, who likes to write about other nerds who find love. Her angel children and perfect husband fan her and feed her grapes while she clacks away on the keyboard. Then she wakes up from that dream world and manages to get a few words on the computer while the house explodes around her. When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with the youth in her community as a volleyball and basketball coach, or searching the house desperately for chocolate.
Rachel Schieffelbein grew up in a tiny town in Minnesota. She still lives there, with her husband and their four kids. She coaches high school speech and theater, rides Arabian horses, reads as much as she can, and writes stories.
A little bit about Juliette:
JULIETTE is a southern writer with a love of sensual settings, snarky heroines, and dangerous men. Her NA urban fantasy romance debut begins with the Nightwing Novellas. SOULFIRE jump-starts this series as a loose retelling of Romeo and Juliet, except with a happily-ever-after, half-dragon men, and steamy sex. Publishing details are coming soon! If you'd like to find out more, you can follow Juliette here:Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20640241-soulfire
Blog: http://juliettecross.weebly.com/blog.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliettecrossauthor?ref=hl
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Juliette__Cross
Now let's get started!
My Writing Process.
What am I working on?
I think the question should be what am I not working on? I just finished edits on (Once) Again the next book in the Again series that will be out in June with Berkley Penguin. I'm also working on final edits for Beach Side Beds and Sandy Paths the sequel to King Sized Beds and Happy Trails that I wrote with the amazing and talented Cassie Mae. Cassie and I are also working on the prequel that will release between Beach Side Beds and the third book Lonesome Beds and Bumpy Roads. I'm also working on two other New Adult contemporary novels, a YA contemporary novel and rewriting another YA contemporary novel I had shelved. Oh and a YA novel about witches. I'm not happy unless I have a million things going on!
How does my work differ from others of its genre?
Oh! That's a good question. I don't write to trend. I try to avoid it and just write the story the way I feel it needs to be told. A lot of people think New Adult is sexed up YA and it's not. It's a time in your life where you are on your own for the first time, where decisions you make can have a bigger impact on your future, and a time when you can explore your options. I try to focus on those aspects of the story and not just the sexy time. Though my books do have sex in them, but I don't write those scenes just to write them in. It has to work with the story and the characters.
Also whether I'm writing NA or YA I try to keep it as realistic as possible. My characters are never perfect. They have flaws because I have never met a single person who doesn't.
Why do I write what I do?
That's easy. I don't want to admit I'm nearing thirty. I can stay in my teens through the characters I write. They were the best years of my life, so why wouldn't I want to write about it?
How does your writing process work?
There is no rhyme or reason to my writing process. It's utter madness actually, but I always say there is a method to my madness because somehow I make it work. Most of the time I'm a pantser, but there are times where I plot. I usually need tea, coffee or wine, depending on what time of day it is. Sometimes a snack usually Cheez-its or Tostitos and I just go with it. I like to do writing sprints with my critique partners because then I can't make excuses for not sitting down and getting the words on the screen.
Once I get a first draft completed, I send it out to a few CP's and my mom, get their feedback, make revisions and then send it out to another round of CP's. I also have beta readers I send to after all revisions to make sure nothing was missed. That's about it.
Next Week on the Tour:
Two of my favorite people!
Cassie Mae (sometimes writes as Becca Ann ;)) is a nerd to the core from Utah, who likes to write about other nerds who find love. Her angel children and perfect husband fan her and feed her grapes while she clacks away on the keyboard. Then she wakes up from that dream world and manages to get a few words on the computer while the house explodes around her. When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with the youth in her community as a volleyball and basketball coach, or searching the house desperately for chocolate.
Rachel Schieffelbein grew up in a tiny town in Minnesota. She still lives there, with her husband and their four kids. She coaches high school speech and theater, rides Arabian horses, reads as much as she can, and writes stories.
March 8, 2014
Josh's story coming this June!
I'm So Excited!!!!!!
For those of you that read (Never) Again, Josh's story, (Once) Again, will be out this June with Berkley Penguin!!!! I am super excited about this book. Josh was one of my favorite characters in (Never) Again and I just had to write his story. The blurb is still pending, but I've decided to share with you my pitch.
A shooting at Josh Wagner’s college left him injured and emotionally scarred. Two weeks later, back in his childhood home, he ignores the nightmares throwing him on the floor and assures his family especially his sister, Liz, he’s fine. He doesn’t want to burden them with his pain or for them to find out what really happened that day in the hallway. When he opens the door for the home health aide his parents hired, the last thing he expects is to be face to face with Kat. Katherine Singleton was the only girl Josh ever loved and after summer days at the water park and nights in the back of his pickup, he left for college, and she never asked him to stay. Josh is ready to pick up where they left off, but Kat avoids his advances, dodging questions and evading any talk of their past. Not one to give up so easily Josh breaks Kat down and realizes he’s not the only one struggling with demons.
Excuse me while I go jump up and down and scream some more ;)
For those of you that read (Never) Again, Josh's story, (Once) Again, will be out this June with Berkley Penguin!!!! I am super excited about this book. Josh was one of my favorite characters in (Never) Again and I just had to write his story. The blurb is still pending, but I've decided to share with you my pitch.
A shooting at Josh Wagner’s college left him injured and emotionally scarred. Two weeks later, back in his childhood home, he ignores the nightmares throwing him on the floor and assures his family especially his sister, Liz, he’s fine. He doesn’t want to burden them with his pain or for them to find out what really happened that day in the hallway. When he opens the door for the home health aide his parents hired, the last thing he expects is to be face to face with Kat. Katherine Singleton was the only girl Josh ever loved and after summer days at the water park and nights in the back of his pickup, he left for college, and she never asked him to stay. Josh is ready to pick up where they left off, but Kat avoids his advances, dodging questions and evading any talk of their past. Not one to give up so easily Josh breaks Kat down and realizes he’s not the only one struggling with demons.
Excuse me while I go jump up and down and scream some more ;)
February 28, 2014
Cover Reveal for Cassie Mae's How to series!
Today is an awesome day because I get to reveal the covers to the last two books in Cassie Mae's How to series! That's right! Two covers!!!! These are some of my favorite books and I can't wait to be able to hold them in my hands!
First up:
HOW TO SEDUCE A BAND GEEK (out June 2014)
Sierra Livingston’s got it bad for her sister’s best friend, Levi Mason—the boy who carries his drumsticks in his pocket, marches with the school’s band, and taps his feet to whatever beat runs through his head. Sierra racks her brain for ways to impress the sexy drummer, but the short skirts and bursting cleavage don’t seem to cut it.
When Sierra gets paired with Levi’s sister, Brea, for a mentorship program, they strike a deal. In exchange for Sierra keeping her mouth shut about Brea ditching the program, Brea lets Sierra dig for more info on Levi to help get the guy of her dreams.
But when Sierra discovers Levi no longer plays the drums, his family has moved into a trailer, and he’s traded in his Range Rover for a baby blue moped, Sierra’s not sure if she can go through with violating his privacy. She’ll have to find the courage to ask him straight out—if he’s willing to let her in—and explore other ways to seduce the school’s band geek.
It sounds awesome, right? That's because it totally is! And here's the cover
Don't forget to add it on Goodreads.
Next up and possibly my favorite cover!
HOW TO HOOK A BOOKWORM (out Summer 2015)
It’s Brea Mason’s sixteenth birthday, and she has three wishes. 1. Be magically eighteen like the rest of her friends. 2. Grow a money tree for her family whose financial problems are well known about town. 3. Overcome her test anxiety before she flunks out of every class.
But one day later, she's still sixteen, her family's money worries abound, and she's no closer to passing than she was the day before!
Then a very sexy transfer student—with gobs of cash—shows up. Brea figures she has a better chance of burping up glitter than attracting the new guy, but he seems extremely interested in her.
Just when Brea thinks things are looking up, her report card arrives marked with four giant F’s. Enter resident bookworm and Brea's loyal friend, Adam Silver. If he can't help Brea pass, no one can.
Even with Adam's help, Brea can't handle the mounting pressure, and finds an escape with the new student who knows little about her problems.
But spending oodles of time with her boyfriend strains the friendship with Adam she relies so heavily on. Faced with losing the only real comfort and support she has ever had, Brea starts to wonder if she can hook a bookworm before it's too late.
Love Adam and Brea and the cover is perfect!
Don't forget to add this on Goodreads either!
Now all three together!!!!!
How awesome do they all look next to each other???
For those of you who don't know Cassie Mae, though I find that hard to believe ;)
AUTHOR BIO:
Cassie Mae is a nerd to the core from Utah, who likes to write about other nerds who find love. She’s the author of the Amazon Bestsellers REASONS I FELL FOR THE FUNNY FAT FRIEND and HOW TO DATE A NERD, and is the debut author for the Random House FLIRT line with her New Adult novels FRIDAY NIGHT ALIBI and SWITCHED. She spends time with her angel children and perfect husband who fan her and feed her grapes while she clacks away on the keyboard. Then she wakes up from that dream world and manages to get a few words on the computer while the house explodes around her. When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with the youth in her community as a volleyball and basketball coach, or searching the house desperately for chocolate.
First up:
HOW TO SEDUCE A BAND GEEK (out June 2014)
Sierra Livingston’s got it bad for her sister’s best friend, Levi Mason—the boy who carries his drumsticks in his pocket, marches with the school’s band, and taps his feet to whatever beat runs through his head. Sierra racks her brain for ways to impress the sexy drummer, but the short skirts and bursting cleavage don’t seem to cut it.
When Sierra gets paired with Levi’s sister, Brea, for a mentorship program, they strike a deal. In exchange for Sierra keeping her mouth shut about Brea ditching the program, Brea lets Sierra dig for more info on Levi to help get the guy of her dreams.
But when Sierra discovers Levi no longer plays the drums, his family has moved into a trailer, and he’s traded in his Range Rover for a baby blue moped, Sierra’s not sure if she can go through with violating his privacy. She’ll have to find the courage to ask him straight out—if he’s willing to let her in—and explore other ways to seduce the school’s band geek.
It sounds awesome, right? That's because it totally is! And here's the cover
Don't forget to add it on Goodreads.
Next up and possibly my favorite cover!
HOW TO HOOK A BOOKWORM (out Summer 2015)
It’s Brea Mason’s sixteenth birthday, and she has three wishes. 1. Be magically eighteen like the rest of her friends. 2. Grow a money tree for her family whose financial problems are well known about town. 3. Overcome her test anxiety before she flunks out of every class.
But one day later, she's still sixteen, her family's money worries abound, and she's no closer to passing than she was the day before!
Then a very sexy transfer student—with gobs of cash—shows up. Brea figures she has a better chance of burping up glitter than attracting the new guy, but he seems extremely interested in her.
Just when Brea thinks things are looking up, her report card arrives marked with four giant F’s. Enter resident bookworm and Brea's loyal friend, Adam Silver. If he can't help Brea pass, no one can.
Even with Adam's help, Brea can't handle the mounting pressure, and finds an escape with the new student who knows little about her problems.
But spending oodles of time with her boyfriend strains the friendship with Adam she relies so heavily on. Faced with losing the only real comfort and support she has ever had, Brea starts to wonder if she can hook a bookworm before it's too late.
Love Adam and Brea and the cover is perfect!
Don't forget to add this on Goodreads either!
Now all three together!!!!!
How awesome do they all look next to each other???
For those of you who don't know Cassie Mae, though I find that hard to believe ;)
AUTHOR BIO:
Cassie Mae is a nerd to the core from Utah, who likes to write about other nerds who find love. She’s the author of the Amazon Bestsellers REASONS I FELL FOR THE FUNNY FAT FRIEND and HOW TO DATE A NERD, and is the debut author for the Random House FLIRT line with her New Adult novels FRIDAY NIGHT ALIBI and SWITCHED. She spends time with her angel children and perfect husband who fan her and feed her grapes while she clacks away on the keyboard. Then she wakes up from that dream world and manages to get a few words on the computer while the house explodes around her. When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with the youth in her community as a volleyball and basketball coach, or searching the house desperately for chocolate.
February 27, 2014
Cover Reveal Melissa Giorgio's The Soul Healer!
Today I have the cover reveal for Melissa Giorgio's newest book The Soul Healer!
A little something about the book:
The Soul Healer Blurb
It’s been two months since Gabi Harkins first learned of demons and the mysterious hunters who battle them. After discovering a few unbelievable surprises about herself, she simply wants to settle into a normal routine that involves dating her boyfriend Rafe Fitzgerald, hanging out with her friends, and eating lots of dessert. But when her peaceful life is destroyed by the ultimate of betrayals, Gabi must rely on her wits—and a few new crazy friends—to survive her hardest challenges yet.
The sequel to The Sight Seer combines action, romance, and a healthy dose of humor as Gabi struggles to learn the truth about the secrets that surround her life.
Make sure you add it on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20634001-the-soul-healer
A little something about the very awesome Melissa Giorgio: Bio
Melissa Giorgio is a native New Yorker who graduated from Queens College with a degree in English. She's always dreamed of being a writer and has been creating stories (mostly in her head) since she was a little girl. Also an avid reader, Melissa loves to devour thick YA novels. When not reading or writing, she enjoys watching animated films, listening to music by her favorite Japanese boy band, or exploring Manhattan.
Ready for the cover? I know I am. It's gorgeous.
A little something about the book:
The Soul Healer Blurb
It’s been two months since Gabi Harkins first learned of demons and the mysterious hunters who battle them. After discovering a few unbelievable surprises about herself, she simply wants to settle into a normal routine that involves dating her boyfriend Rafe Fitzgerald, hanging out with her friends, and eating lots of dessert. But when her peaceful life is destroyed by the ultimate of betrayals, Gabi must rely on her wits—and a few new crazy friends—to survive her hardest challenges yet.
The sequel to The Sight Seer combines action, romance, and a healthy dose of humor as Gabi struggles to learn the truth about the secrets that surround her life.
Make sure you add it on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20634001-the-soul-healer
A little something about the very awesome Melissa Giorgio: Bio
Melissa Giorgio is a native New Yorker who graduated from Queens College with a degree in English. She's always dreamed of being a writer and has been creating stories (mostly in her head) since she was a little girl. Also an avid reader, Melissa loves to devour thick YA novels. When not reading or writing, she enjoys watching animated films, listening to music by her favorite Japanese boy band, or exploring Manhattan.Ready for the cover? I know I am. It's gorgeous.
February 11, 2014
Release Day!
King Sized Beds and Happy Trails is now live on both Amazon and Barnes and Noble!!!!!! I had so much fun writing this book with the awesome Cassie Mae aka Becca Ann, and I hope you have as much fun reading it.
Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/King-Sized-Happ...
Barnes and Noble link: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/king-...
Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/King-Sized-Happ...
Barnes and Noble link: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/king-...
February 5, 2014
Valentine's Day Giveaway!
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and it's the perfect time for a giveaway. A book giveaway of course! One lucky person will get a NA bundle. Another will get a YA bundle. The contest ends on Valentine's Day. All you have to do to win is enter below! Spread the word. Good luck!
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