Aimee Easterling's Blog, page 33

Cover and audio news

NaNoWriMo has been a very good nudge for me so far, with 62% of the rough draft of Pack Princess (the sequel to Shiftless) now complete! And, to celebrate, I commissioned this lovely cover from Skylar Faith.
That's "Trouble" pictured, for those of you reading along at home. No
preorder link yet, but I'm hoping to have the finished product ready for
you to enjoy by New Year's, if not a little sooner.



In other book news, I'm excited to announce that Bloodling Wolf will soon be available in audio format! The excellent Douglas Thornton has nailed Wolfie's voice, adding a layer of verisimilitude to the story that I didn't even know existed. Click here to download his audition and enjoy the first few minutes of the tale.



Thanks for everyone's help getting Despite the Gentleman's Riches
off to a good start so I could stop obsessing over my last novel's
rankings and could move on to writing the next story on my list! Your
kind words keep me writing.

Sweet billionaire romance is live

Aimee's newest novel, Despite the Gentleman's Riches, is now live! Here's what a couple of early readers had to say:

“I read the whole book in one sitting because I could not leave it unfinished.” — Sharon H. McConathy



“This book is staying on my Kindle as a 'LOVED' story, and I will re-read again and again.” — S. Chia

I won't bore you with the
details since you can read all about Ginny and her not-quite-magical
apple tree over on Amazon. But I will mention that the book is enrolled
in KOLL, so you can borrow for free if you subscribe to Amazon Prime or
Kindle Unlimited. And the launch price is only 99 cents, so even if you
have to pay full price, it's pretty cheap at the moment!



If you're still in love with reading on paper, the paperback version of Despite the Gentleman's Riches is also on sale for under five bucks.
Amazon determines discounts on physical books, so I can't say how long
that will last --- I recommend snagging your copy now if you want one.



No matter which format you choose, I hope you enjoy this sweet billionaire romance as much as I did!

Book review: Xoe

I'm
getting a late start on this post, which is a benefit for you because I
can link to the other reviews going up today across the Paranormal Blog
Tour world! Sara posted a very kind review of Shiftless, Marilyn embarked on the first book in S.N. Graves' serial, and S.N, Graves followed suit with a fascinating review of Isabel and the Wolf.



As for me, I picked up Xoe, aptly subtitled "Or Vampires, and Werewolves, and Demons, oh my!" and ripped through it. Here's the blurb:

Xoe Meyers has a normal life. She's stuck going to high school, and
she only has a few friends to call her own.



But even though she likes her normal life, things are about to change. A new guy has come to town, and he's anything but normal.



Before Xoe can say,
"Werewolf," her best friend's life is in peril, and Xoe's world is
turned upside-down. Can she trust another new guy who promises to come to her aid?

If you enjoyed Twilight, then Xoe
will be right up your alley with a strong heroine suddenly thrust into a
paranormal adventure. There's plenty of unique world-building to
distinguish between the two books, though, and Xoe is very different
from Bella, so you definitely won't be bored. I don't want to give much
away, but will say that the ebook is currently free, so why not pick it
up and give it a try? Perhaps, like me, you'll soon move on to book two.

2014 Paranormal Romance Blog Tour

I'm
excited to be part of the 2014 Paranormal Romance Blog Tour! And you
should be excited too because it means the possibility of getting free
books and other goodies. Here are the other participants:

Marilyn Vix Beware of the Warlocks Series Website/Blog: http://marilynvix.com

Marilyn is offering a free Smashwords code for the first book in her series, Never Marry A Warlock. The code is UB92D and is good through Halloween.

She also has a giveaway running with prizes ranging from free ebooks to gift cards. Be sure to enter!

S.N. Graves Look Back in Anger Series Blog: http://disturbedgraves.blogspot.com

Sara C. Roethle Xoe Website/Blog: http://saracroethle.com/

Ariana Hawkes   Isabel and the Wolf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArianaHawkes

What about me? Bloodling Wolf
is still free today for those of you who want immediate gratification,
and I'm also giving away three audiobook copies of Shiftless --- use the
widget at the end of this post to enter. And be sure to stay tuned for
more fun here and on the other participants' blogs all week long!

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My first audiobook!

The audio version of Shiftless
is here! Getting to listen to my favorite werewolves brought to life by
a trained voice actor was a revelation, and I hope you enjoy the result
as much as I enjoyed taking part in its creation. Here are some
relevant links:

You can listen to the first five minutes for free here.
The audio version of Shiftless is already available on Amazon and Audible. The
audiobook hasn't linked up with the print book and ebook yet, though,
so you don't yet see the reduced price that will be available if you've
already bought Shiftless in another form. But you can get the audiobook free with Audible's free trial (from either site) if you aren't a member.


The audiobook should be on iTunes soon!
You can read about my experiences going audio here. (Most handy for authors who'd like to follow my lead.)

What's coming next on the audio frontier? As one of my reviewers commented, Bloodling Wolf
really should be an audiobook as well, especially since it's short
enough that the audiobook would be pretty cheap. I polished the short
story (adding another thousand words in the process...oops) and will be
looking for narrator auditions on that story soon. In the meantime, if
you haven't read the prequel short story yet, it's free on Amazon today --- enjoy!

A paperback, a freebie, and a sale

Aimee's had a lot of book news lately, while I've been busy getting in the fall garden (and bringing home new goats!).  Things have been happening on the writing front, though.  First of all, the paperback version of The Naturally Bug-Free Garden
is now available for preorder, and will be in your hands by the
beginning of March!  It's currently marked down to $11.39, a steal
since the book is overflowing with full-color photos.  Preorder now
and you'll be among the first to enjoy my permaculture
insect-prevention wisdom on paper!



In the meantime, I've got
some immediate gratification for you to enjoy this week, with a free
ebook download and another ebook on sale at half price:



Low-Cost Sunroom shows you how to build
a greenhouse add-on for less than $15 per square foot!  Complete with
building diagrams, an explanation of sun angles, and more, you can
download today for free!



But what do you do with
all of those potatoes and carrots that are currently coming out of the
garden by the wheelbarrow load?  $10 Root Cellar
explains how to turn a junked fridge into a simple root-storage device,
and also includes tips on other storage options, on growing roots, and
on feeding roots to livestock.  Catch it at half price this week!



Thanks in advance for
downloading, and you'll  make my day if you tell a friend (or share
on facebook, twitter, etc.)!  Your shares are what help my books
pay the bills...which gives me more time to write.

Burgling the Dragon is live!

Just a quick note to let you know that Burgling the Dragon
is now live on Amazon for immediate download!  You can also borrow
the title for free if you're enrolled in Kindle Unlimited or Amazon
Prime (and I strongly encourage borrows --- they're great for both
writers and readers). 

You've also still got a few hours left to win a free paperback copy, so go spread the word!



Here are some early reviews:



"...A delightful,
well-written book that even though written for young people (per the
author) can be enjoyed by all ages.  It is a magical tale of trust and
loyalty and what it means to be family." --- Sharon McConathy



"Wish this book had been around when I was a kid.  I can't wait till I
see him to read it to my great grandson.  The story is unique, full of
surprises, and consistently entertaining.  Books such as this one
created in me a love of reading which has never left.  Highly addictive." --- Errol Hess



Your buys and borrows
(and reviews!) during launch week make a huge difference in the life of a
book, so thanks in advance for all your help!  And I hope you
enjoy the story as much as I did.

Despite the Gentleman's Riches available for preorder!

Coming soon...



Despite the Gentleman's Riches --- A Sweet Billionaire Romance



This book started out with a story my husband brought home from the grocery store
and has turned into a tribute to his favorite saying: "Sex, food, and
money make or break a relationship."  If you were intrigued by
Lena's brother in Flight of the Billionaire's Sister, now's your chance to follow along as Jack finds his perfect mate.



This warmly sensual romance ends with a happily ever after and is on sale during the preorder period for only 99 cents! 
I've set the launch date to December 19 because Amazon gets very, very
cranky if you don't meet your preorder deadline, and I didn't want to
have to stress about it.  But my unofficial goal is to have the
finished ebook in readers' hands by Halloween (or mid-November at the
latest).  I hope you'll consider checking it out!

Free copy of Burgling the Dragon

Lots
of excitement has been going on behind the scenes while Aimee plugs
away at her upcoming billionaire romance (title, cover and preview page
to be announced soon). 



In addition to the news Aimee mentioned in her last post, Burgling the Dragon will soon be available on paper, and one lucky reader will be taking home a signed copy! 



Use the widget below to enter, and good luck!














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A new cover

Three tidbits of fun news this week.  First, the short story collection I put out last winter has a new cover.  Isn't it pretty?  I think this image by Nizhava1956 has just the right tinge of everyday magic to bring the stories inside alive.



And, to celebrate, I've made the ebook free today!  So go download your copy and enjoy.



While you're over on Amazon, now's a great time to buy or borrow your copy of Flight of the Billionaire's Sister,
which is out of the preorder period and ready to read.  I hope you
enjoy what one reviewer called "strong intelligent young female
characters."



And now that Lena has
told her story, she's finally letting me get back to the meat of the
sequel novel.  The keyboards are clacking here and I expect to have
a rough draft done next month.  Yay!  Thanks for all of your
encouragement, which keeps me writing.