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March 26, 2021
Snippets and Giveaways…
Rainbow Snippets is a Facebook group for LGBTQ+ authors, readers, and bloggers to gather once a week and share six sentences from a work of fiction–a WIP or a finished work or even a 6-sentence book recommendation.It has been a hectic week for me, but after a lot of writing, I’m down to To Poison a Prince‘s epilogue.
I would also like to announce a little giveaway taking place, come the 2nd of April, one person will win a $75 gift card.
For those of you who are new or catching up… Darshan and Hamish are a pair of thirty-something princes from two vastly different lands. Their tale starts with them travelling through the ginormous Udynea Empire that Darshan is from on their way to the capital. In this piece, they are readying themselves for a soirée thrown by Darshan’s half-sister. Last week, they were going kinda backwards on that…
“Gods,” Darshan growled in Tirglasian. His hand slid beneath the opening to splay across Hamish’s chest. The warmth of his husband’s skin soaked through the thin undershirt, blatantly teasing him. “I almost cannot wait to strip these from you tonight.” He tipped his head to one side, grinning wickedly as he fingered the sherwani. “Or maybe have you wear only this whilst you ride me.”
What a vision that would be. The pale silk glowing against Hamish’s brown skin as they both ground and thrust towards climax.
“Dar!” his name slipped out his husband’s lips on a wisp of a gasp.
And there you have it. I’ll, hopefully, be back next weekend to share more of these two adorkable twits. In the meantime, check out these other snippets.
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March 19, 2021
Rainbow Snippets and more…
Rainbow Snippets is a Facebook group for LGBTQ+ authors, readers, and bloggers to gather once a week and share six sentences from a work of fiction–a WIP or a finished work or even a 6-sentence book recommendation.It has been a very long time since I’ve posted on my blog. I know, last post was way back in September. Of all the things I’ve neglected in favour of writing, this is the worse. But I figured it’s time to hop back into this weekly schedule.
A few things have transpired. I’m now a USA Today Bestselling author, thanks to the box set, Once Upon Another World, hitting the list back in October 2020. To Target the Heart also made finalist in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards and, after wrangling the plot back into line, I am almost done with its sequel, To Poison a Prince. And that is the book I shall be snipping from today.
For those of you who are new or catching up… Darshan and Hamish are a pair of thirty-something princes from two vastly different lands. Their tale starts with them travelling through the ginormous Udynea Empire that Darshan is from on their way to the capital. In this piece, they are readying themselves for a soirée thrown by Darshan’s half-sister.
Darshan ran a hand up Hamish’s chest, still admiring the sight whilst mumbling to himself. “A bit more embroidery would have this looking immensely better, but that can’t be helped. Maybe I can have it done once we reach Rolshar.” He stroked along the overcoat’s collar in whispering glides, smoothing out the wrinkles and adjusting the toggles.
Hamish remained still, seemingly captivated by the movements.
Satisfied that no one would disturb them for a few moments, Darshan curled his fingers into the cool fabric. The topmost toggle popped open with a quick flick of his magic. Then the next.
The outfit parted like it was made for him alone to remove.
And there you have it. I’ll, hopefully, be back next weekend to share more of these two adorkable twits. In the meantime, check out these other snippets.
If you’re looking for more news of my books, be sure to “Like” my Facebook page and/or join me in my Facebook group!
September 26, 2020
Cover Reveal – To Poison a Prince
It’s finally time to reveal the cover for To Poison a Prince, the third full novel in my Spellster Series.
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Someone is out to murder his husband and he might just be the reason they succeed.
Imperial Crown Prince Darshan knew his journey home wasn’t going to be the modest one he hoped for, especially not after eloping with Hamish, a former prince—and now exile—of Tirglas.
When he thwarts a clumsy attempt on his husband’s life during a soirée hosted by his long-standing rival and half-sister, he figures the worst is behind them.
Yet, the threat of death continues to shadow them across the empire. Someone is intent on making the rumours of his husband’s demise a reality, someone who can erase the memory of their very presence from people’s minds.
Darshan must discover who is behind the attempts before they succeed. But who can he trust when the culprit is capable of slipping by the most vigilant of guards?
Pre-order on Amazon for $2.99
July 1, 2020
Connections eMagazine Reader’s Choice Award Voting
https://melaniepsmith.com/2020-readers-choice-awards/?contest=photo-detail&photo_id=9232
June 11, 2020
Bunch of Freebies!
Have you pre-ordered Once Upon Another World?
Once you have, you’ll be able to access 10 exclusive books, along with other retailer-specific freebies, right here!
What freebies? Let me break it down for you…
If you purchase through iBooks:
Get all 10 books pictured with proof of purchase plus:
• An Encyclopedia of Characters and Creatures in the set
• A Once Upon Another World Journal
• A Coloring Book inspired by the Novels in the set
If you purchase through Nook:
Get all 10 books pictured with proof of purchase plus:
• A Once Upon Another World Spell Book
• A Recipe Book inspired by the Novels
• A Calendar of all the Book Covers in the Box Set
If you purchase through Amazon:
Get all 10 books pictured with proof of purchase plus:
• A Once Upon Another World Reader’s Log
That’s a lot of freebies. Us in our little boxset family are really pushing hard to get our goal of being on the USA Today Bestseller list come release week. A goal that could never possibly be reached without all our wonderful readers. We’re truly grateful for all the support and overjoyed at the response this set has gathered.
If you’re able to, please consider iBooks as your first purchase choice.
April 22, 2020
To Target the Heart – Blog Tour Day 7-8
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Days 7-8 of my To Target the Heart Blog Tour.
There is a chance to win an ebook of In Pain and Blood, or one of two ebook copies of An Unexpected Gift. So get popping over to one of the stops! Or more if you’re interested in the worldbuilding aspect of spellster series!
Nat Kennedy Books – GUEST POST
CCreadsbooks – Instagram REVIEW
April 20, 2020
To Target the Heart – Blog Tour Day 4-6
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Days 4-6 of my To Target the Heart Blog Tour.
There is a chance to win an ebook of In Pain and Blood, or one of two ebook copies of An Unexpected Gift. So get popping over to one of the stops! Or more if you’re interested in the worldbuilding aspect of spellster series!
Eric Huffbind
Valerie Ullmer | Romance Author
LGB Blogger
Stories That Make You Smile – INTERVIEW
Bayou Book Junkie
Sharonica Logic
TTC Books and more
April 18, 2020
To Target the Heart – Blog Tour Day 3
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Day 3 of my To Target the Heart Blog Tour.
There is a chance to win an ebook of In Pain and Blood, or one of two ebook copies of An Unexpected Gift. So get popping over to one of the stops! Or more if you’re interested in the worldbuilding aspect of spellster series!
Gay Book Promotions Blog
Louise Lyons Author
Phoebe’s Randoms – REVIEW
April 16, 2020
To Target the Heart – Blog Tour Day 2
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Day 2 of my To Target the Heart Blog Tour, of which there is a chance to win an ebook of In Pain and Blood, or one of two ebook copies of An Unexpected Gift. So get popping over to one of the stops! Or more if you’re interested in the worldbuilding aspect of spellster series!
Drops of Ink
Lily G Blunt
Maggie Blackbird – INTERVIEW
Mirrigold: Mutterings & Musings
Never Hollowed By The Stare
Wicked Faerie’s Tales and Reviews
https://wickedfaeriesreviews.blogspot.com/
Joyfully Jay – REVIEW
April 15, 2020
To Target the Heart – Blog Tour Day 1
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With To Target the Heart‘s release, so marks Day 1 of my Blog Tour, of which there is a chance to win an ebook of In Pain and Blood, or one of two ebook copies of An Unexpected Gift. So get popping over to one of the stops! Or more if you’re interested in the worldbuilding aspect of spellster series!
Gay Book Promotions
BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee
Books, Tattoos and Tea
Hoards Jumble
Ilovebooksandstuffblog
Matt Doyle Media
MM Midnight Cafe – GUEST POST
My Fiction Nook
OMG Reads – REVIEW
Shari Sakurai
The Blogger Girls – GUEST POST
