Echo Shea's Blog, page 13
October 24, 2014
I Don't Do It Alone...
"Light a Candle for the Beast" will have its cover reveal this Monday. It makes me think about a lot of things, including this: I don't do it alone.
This doesn't mean I don't write alone--I do. I write the stories, edit three or four times (if I'm being good) and then I send it to some trusted friends to see how it looks through a reader's eyes. I trust them, value their opinions, and that means I agonize over every change, every edit on my story. You would not believe the comma drama that can...
This doesn't mean I don't write alone--I do. I write the stories, edit three or four times (if I'm being good) and then I send it to some trusted friends to see how it looks through a reader's eyes. I trust them, value their opinions, and that means I agonize over every change, every edit on my story. You would not believe the comma drama that can...
Published on October 24, 2014 23:39
October 17, 2014
Giveaway!
My first attempt at a giveaway. Wish me luck, folks.
Here is your prize, shown by my lovely assistant. Show 'em, what we've got Bob!
Thanks, Bob. Now onto how you win these lovely earrings... a Rafflecopter giveaway Good luck guys! Giveaway starts the eighteenth and ends the 25th. Get 'em while you can. :)
Here is your prize, shown by my lovely assistant. Show 'em, what we've got Bob!

Published on October 17, 2014 19:47
Blogging
Soas anyone can tell, blogging hasn't been my forte. Not because I don't have anything to say, but because there's too much to say. What doI share?
I know some blogs that really have their stuff together. Space Opera writer Hywela Lyn's http://hywelalyn.blogspot.com/2014/10/blog-post.html, fellow Portals author Anna Simpson's blog http://emaginette.wordpress.com/and well, this one is just for anyone who loves fantasy and it's hosted some of my favorite authors http://www.magicalwords.net/.
Real...
I know some blogs that really have their stuff together. Space Opera writer Hywela Lyn's http://hywelalyn.blogspot.com/2014/10/blog-post.html, fellow Portals author Anna Simpson's blog http://emaginette.wordpress.com/and well, this one is just for anyone who loves fantasy and it's hosted some of my favorite authors http://www.magicalwords.net/.
Real...
Published on October 17, 2014 18:54
October 11, 2014
Secret of the Souls


Release Date:October 6, 2014 Publisher: J. Taylor Publishing
Target Reader:Adult
Keywords:Fantasy Thrust out of their homes by a human High Priest on a vengeful mission, the Natives of Derlund no longer have a place to call their own. One escaped capture, however, and now she,Hyla, is the only one who can save her p...
Published on October 11, 2014 18:00
October 9, 2014
October 6, 2014
Spooktacular Seductions Give Away!
Roane Publishing is giving away three eARCs of Spooktacular Seductions!
Genre: Romance Anthology Release Date: October 31, 2014 Keywords: Romance, Short Stories, Halloween, Paranormal
Falling in love can be terrifying.
Eight tales of spooky romance brought to you just in time for Halloween. Where Angels Tread byChristy Thomas Do You Believe in Ghosts byAnne Higa Bewitching Gypsy byLinda Carroll-Bradd If This Be Madness byEcho Shea Encantado byHavva Murat Garden of Souls byMichelle...

Falling in love can be terrifying.
Eight tales of spooky romance brought to you just in time for Halloween. Where Angels Tread byChristy Thomas Do You Believe in Ghosts byAnne Higa Bewitching Gypsy byLinda Carroll-Bradd If This Be Madness byEcho Shea Encantado byHavva Murat Garden of Souls byMichelle...
Published on October 06, 2014 21:18
September 28, 2014
An End and a Beginning
[image error] Today is the last free read of September--have no fear, what free reads we have published will remain free for all to read, but there will be no more new ones published to Roane's website. The celebration of Roane's anniversary has come to an end, but boy, what a way to celebrate. :)
Still, this feels so sad, so I have some good news for you. Something to soothe you're pain so to speak. Roane has agreed, and we have already signed the contract, on a new read. This will be my very first paid s...
Still, this feels so sad, so I have some good news for you. Something to soothe you're pain so to speak. Roane has agreed, and we have already signed the contract, on a new read. This will be my very first paid s...
Published on September 28, 2014 20:46
September 22, 2014
Free Read!
Manor of Sweet Souls: Gladys Celebrates is now available. Whoot!
Note, this is FREE! Amazon hasn't caught on yet, so if you happen to seeit there just wait a bit. It will eventually be free there, too.
Here it is on Smashwords. I loved writing this and I really hope you enjoy it:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/478534
See all of Roane's free reads(including mine)here: http://www.roanepublishing.com/free-reads.html, including this week's release partner (as Roane's been releasing them in two'...
Note, this is FREE! Amazon hasn't caught on yet, so if you happen to seeit there just wait a bit. It will eventually be free there, too.
Here it is on Smashwords. I loved writing this and I really hope you enjoy it:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/478534
See all of Roane's free reads(including mine)here: http://www.roanepublishing.com/free-reads.html, including this week's release partner (as Roane's been releasing them in two'...
Published on September 22, 2014 00:45
September 19, 2014
Yay! It's Here!

Spooktacular Seductions
A Halloween Anthology
Romance
By Various Authors
Release Date: October 31, 2014
Where Angels Tread by Christy Thomas
Blurb: Loralei takes extreme measures to prove her cheating husband has forsaken their bows by seeking confirmation from a fortune-teller. The truth revealed is that she’s been unfaithful in a six hundred year old spiritual marriage.
Samael, the Angel of Death must assist a young girl’s soul in ascending to heaven. An unexpected encounter with his estra...
Published on September 19, 2014 22:55
September 15, 2014
Edits and Circles
So today's been spent tracking edits in "Light Among the Trees", and running around in circles trying to get things done. I've finally gotten the umphto my oomph and I'm ready to move, butIstill want to get more done than I see doing tonight. Oh, well.
There are some very lovely things on the horizon. Since I last posted, there are now four new shortstories on Roane, see here: http://www.roanepublishing.com/free-reads.html. I'm so very excited, because next week is my story, "Manor of Sweet So...
Published on September 15, 2014 21:11