Lilly Avalon's Blog, page 14
April 19, 2014
I've been... absent, I know...
Why, hello there my lovelies!
I'm so sorry for being so quiet for so long. There has been a lot going on in real life lately and I've had to set aside a few things while I tied up some loose ends and got life back to a somewhat normal. I promise you, though, that I am working on getting myself back out there.
Another reason why it has been so long is this blog. Well, the original blog I had on Wordpress. Somehow the html wasn't right and I know nothing about configuring that sort of thing, so I finally had to switch over to Blogger, which is a lot easier for me to use. I transferred all my old posts to this blog and once I get everything set up, I'll delete the old blog.
Anyhow... there's so much to get caught up on! Here's some of the stuff that has happened that I haven't had a chance to talk about...
First of all, a huge thank you to every single person who helped share the release of Here All Along , who bought the book, who read the book, who reviewed the book, who did anything to promote the book. You are all wonderful people and I'm cyber-hugging you right now. (If you close your eyes, you can imagine it.)
In March, I ran a special promotion for Here All Along where you could get it for free for five days. It went so well that it actually made it to #9 on the free Romantic Erotica list on Amazon! NUMBER NINE. It was in a Top Ten on a list on Amazon. That was exciting. Thank you for that.
One of my beta readers mentioned how much she wished there was more to Adrian and Hazel's story than what is told in Here All Along. It got me to thinking about how much I adored them myself as I was telling their story. It made me realize that their story wasn't over yet. It never is when you finish reading a story... but I needed to tell the rest of the story. So I decided there will be more to the story in the full-length sequel, Here We Are . I'm working on the plot of the story--I have a basic idea of how I want it to go, but I need to work out the details. Once I get an outline of where I need to go, I'll be able to be more definitive on when the story will be published (my early estimate was end of summer, but it may take longer).
Here We Are isn't the only story that I'm writing right now. I have a novella that I've been dabbling in here and there recently. The title is Seduced by Midnight and it's going to be a modern satire on historical romance. It's early in the works, so I haven't added it on Goodreads. Once I get halfway through writing it, I'll put it on there. I just want to make sure I will definitely be publishing it in the near future (most likely before Here We Are). I also have another writing project in the works, but it's too soon to tell any details on that one yet. I promise (cross my heart!) that I'll tell you all about it when I know more.
I suppose that's all for now. There will be more to discuss in the coming future. I'll be getting this blog redesigned within the next month or so, so there's that to look forward to. In the meantime, I'm going to focus more energy than ever into writing, and at least being on Twitter more. Until then...
XOXO,
Lilly <3
I'm so sorry for being so quiet for so long. There has been a lot going on in real life lately and I've had to set aside a few things while I tied up some loose ends and got life back to a somewhat normal. I promise you, though, that I am working on getting myself back out there.
Another reason why it has been so long is this blog. Well, the original blog I had on Wordpress. Somehow the html wasn't right and I know nothing about configuring that sort of thing, so I finally had to switch over to Blogger, which is a lot easier for me to use. I transferred all my old posts to this blog and once I get everything set up, I'll delete the old blog.
Anyhow... there's so much to get caught up on! Here's some of the stuff that has happened that I haven't had a chance to talk about...
First of all, a huge thank you to every single person who helped share the release of Here All Along , who bought the book, who read the book, who reviewed the book, who did anything to promote the book. You are all wonderful people and I'm cyber-hugging you right now. (If you close your eyes, you can imagine it.)
In March, I ran a special promotion for Here All Along where you could get it for free for five days. It went so well that it actually made it to #9 on the free Romantic Erotica list on Amazon! NUMBER NINE. It was in a Top Ten on a list on Amazon. That was exciting. Thank you for that.
One of my beta readers mentioned how much she wished there was more to Adrian and Hazel's story than what is told in Here All Along. It got me to thinking about how much I adored them myself as I was telling their story. It made me realize that their story wasn't over yet. It never is when you finish reading a story... but I needed to tell the rest of the story. So I decided there will be more to the story in the full-length sequel, Here We Are . I'm working on the plot of the story--I have a basic idea of how I want it to go, but I need to work out the details. Once I get an outline of where I need to go, I'll be able to be more definitive on when the story will be published (my early estimate was end of summer, but it may take longer).
Here We Are isn't the only story that I'm writing right now. I have a novella that I've been dabbling in here and there recently. The title is Seduced by Midnight and it's going to be a modern satire on historical romance. It's early in the works, so I haven't added it on Goodreads. Once I get halfway through writing it, I'll put it on there. I just want to make sure I will definitely be publishing it in the near future (most likely before Here We Are). I also have another writing project in the works, but it's too soon to tell any details on that one yet. I promise (cross my heart!) that I'll tell you all about it when I know more.
I suppose that's all for now. There will be more to discuss in the coming future. I'll be getting this blog redesigned within the next month or so, so there's that to look forward to. In the meantime, I'm going to focus more energy than ever into writing, and at least being on Twitter more. Until then...
XOXO,
Lilly <3
February 14, 2014
Here All Along Release Day!
It’s release day for Here All Along AAAAANDDDDD Valentine’s Day! Isn’t is exciting?! It feels that way for me anyway. I’m so happy to have Here All Along out there finally. I have some blogs sharing it today for my blitz and it makes me all giddy inside. Don’t forget about my giveaway! a Rafflecopter […]
Here All Along Release Day!
It's release day for Here All Along AAAAANDDDDD Valentine's Day!
Isn't is exciting?! It feels that way for me anyway. I'm so happy to have Here All Along out there finally.
I have some blogs sharing it today for my blitz and it makes me all giddy inside.
Don't forget about my giveaway!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
XOXO,
Lilly Avalon
February 12, 2014
Here All Along is now available on Amazon! Giveaway time!
Hello lovely people! I have great news… Here All Along is available on Amazon two days early! Here’s the link for purchasing at the low price of 99¢. In honor of the release of my debut story, I’m hosting a little Valentine’s Day themed giveaway. Here’s what you can win: Chocolates, Sweethearts, and an adorable […]
Here All Along is now available on Amazon! Giveaway time!
Hello lovely people!
I have great news... Here All Along is available on Amazon two days early! Here's the link for purchasing at the low price of 99¢.
In honor of the release of my debut story, I'm hosting a little Valentine's Day themed giveaway.
Here's what you can win:
Chocolates, Sweethearts, and an adorable flocked notebook in an XOXO box!
Plus, I have some Here All Along book swag coming in the mail soon that I'm going to throw in as a bonus for you. This giveaway will only be available for US mailing addresses only, but there will be more giveaways in the future for everyone!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
A huge thank you to everyone who has been helping spread the word and to those who will be participating in the blitz on Friday!
XOXO,
Lilly Avalon
I have great news... Here All Along is available on Amazon two days early! Here's the link for purchasing at the low price of 99¢.
In honor of the release of my debut story, I'm hosting a little Valentine's Day themed giveaway.
Here's what you can win:
Chocolates, Sweethearts, and an adorable flocked notebook in an XOXO box!
Plus, I have some Here All Along book swag coming in the mail soon that I'm going to throw in as a bonus for you. This giveaway will only be available for US mailing addresses only, but there will be more giveaways in the future for everyone!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
A huge thank you to everyone who has been helping spread the word and to those who will be participating in the blitz on Friday!
XOXO,
Lilly Avalon
February 2, 2014
The Here All Along Book Blitz is coming up on release day
Hello dearies!
I have some news--Here All Along is going to have a release day blitz! And I would be so overjoyed to have you be part of it. All you have to do is click here for the sign up post and, well, sign up! I'm so excited because it's getting so much closer to the release date. The story is currently in the hands of beta readers and an editor, so there is a lot happening right now. I'll keep everyone posted on any new updates.
XOXO,
Lilly Avalon
I have some news--Here All Along is going to have a release day blitz! And I would be so overjoyed to have you be part of it. All you have to do is click here for the sign up post and, well, sign up! I'm so excited because it's getting so much closer to the release date. The story is currently in the hands of beta readers and an editor, so there is a lot happening right now. I'll keep everyone posted on any new updates.
XOXO,
Lilly Avalon
February 1, 2014
The Here All Along Book Blitz is coming up on release day
Hello dearies! I have some news–Here All Along is going to have a release day blitz! And I would be so overjoyed to have you be part of it. All you have to do is click here for the sign up post and, well, sign up! I’m so excited because it’s getting so much closer […]
January 22, 2014
The cover reveal for Here All Along is finally here
Hello pretty people!
I am so very pleased to present the cover for my debut, Here All Along.
Here All Along
Release date: February 14th 2014
Designed by Marie Landry
Add on Goodreads
Follow me on Twitter
Isn't it gorgeous? I'm super excited!
Check out my little teasers...
a Rafflecopter giveaway
An enormous thank you goes out to Raina at Grapevine Book Tours and to every single one of you participating in the reveal. I appreciate it very much!
XOXO,
Lilly Avalon <3
I am so very pleased to present the cover for my debut, Here All Along.
Here All Along
Release date: February 14th 2014
Designed by Marie Landry
Add on Goodreads
Follow me on Twitter
Every time Hazel Bell goes on a date, she returns home unhappy and disenchanted about love. At least her best friend Adrian Williams is always there for her, even more so now that they're roommates. After both of them have a bad night out, they decide to just relax and forget the world for awhile. It's been a long time since they've been alone together. They certainly weren't counting on the close quarters bringing out hidden desires. Now it appears their platonic friendship is being put to the test—one that neither can resist. By the end of the night, will it be the end for Hazel and Adrian—or a new beginning?
Isn't it gorgeous? I'm super excited!
Check out my little teasers...
a Rafflecopter giveaway
An enormous thank you goes out to Raina at Grapevine Book Tours and to every single one of you participating in the reveal. I appreciate it very much!
XOXO,
Lilly Avalon <3
January 21, 2014
The cover reveal for Here All Along is finally here
Hello pretty people! I am so very pleased to present the cover for my debut, Here All Along. Here All Along Release date: February 14th 2014 Designed by Marie Landry Add on Goodreads Follow me on Twitter Every time Hazel Bell goes on a date, she returns home unhappy and disenchanted about love. At least […]
January 13, 2014
Want to be part of the cover reveal for Here All Along?
Hello all! I would love to have you show off the shiny new cover (designed by Marie Landry) for Here All Along. The lovely Raina from Grapevine Book Tours is helping put together this event. There’s still plenty of time to sign up. You’ll not only be able to share the cover, but also some […]
