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March 5, 2019
New in Audio: His Earth Maiden
Former elite Federation soldier, now turned space pirate, Jackson Burke has done his best to turn his life around – for the better. He isn’t prepared when fate leaves a woman’s safety totally in his hands. Since heroes don’t leave a damsel in distress – and despite being outlaw pirates – the crew considers themselves the good guys, so Jackson assumes responsibility for the beauty.
It’s hard enough that his ship is held together by rust and sheer will, now he’s got to keep this good-guy thing straight and not give in to the urges the sassy female brings out in him. Raisa is everything a man could want, and for some reason, she seems to like him, rough edges and all, but he’s on the Federation’s wanted list, and they aren’t known to back down.
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February 22, 2019
Plagiarism and Hard-Working Authors
Earlier this week I woke up to messages about several books being plagiarized from myself and other authors. Since that day, the list has grown to an alarming number. The last numbers I saw posted online (they keep changing) was 26 authors (multiple books from some of those authors, including me), 2 recipes, and 2 articles. Thank you to the diligent writing community who’s stepping up and helping with this.
The author known as Cristiane Serruya plagiarized many in what appears to be a cut-and-paste compilation of several authors’ works. Specifically for me it is from Dragon Lords: Warrior Prince which released 2005. And Love Potions published in 2014.
I do not know the full extent yet, but I have screenshot comparisons from those two books: One | Two
Needless to say, PLEASE don’t buy anything from Cristiane Serruya.
This was not a fun reality to wake up to, and it has been a rough week because of it–not just for me, but for many.
It’s sickening, violating, heartbreaking, so many emotions. Authors put a piece of ourselves into everything we create. Writing a book is difficult and time-consuming & authors deserve to have that work protected.
A huge thank you for the support from readers and my fellow authors about this. You are why I love the writing community.
Quick Rundown
If you’re just catching up… When this first started, Courtney Milan shared a screenshot on Twitter showing how this author used a direct passage from my book, Warrior Prince. If you want to read the thread from the beginning, you can follow along on twitter here.
Thank you, Courtney, for tagging me and letting me know what was happening.
You can also follow the Twitter hashtag: #CopyPasteCris
Because it’s already explained perfectly elsewhere, I don’t need to rehash what is already being said. Here are links to a few places with more details:
Explanation when this started: Cristiane Serruya is a copyright infringer, a plagiarist, and an idiot – Courtney Milan
Nora Roberts explains this kind of case from her personal experiences:
PLAGIARISM, THEN AND NOW – Message from Nora Roberts
Ghostwriters
Serruya tried to claim ghostwriters did it to excuse her bad behavior. Though it appears she did employ ghostwriters, it also appears as if she sent them (and editors) a hodgepodge of pasted together scenes she’d collected, had them “fix” it, and then didn’t pay them from their work.
If it says Michelle M. Pillow on the cover, that book was written by me, and if I have a co-author that is mentioned on the cover as well. I have done work-for-hire projects, and pen names.
I do not have an issue with ghostwriters earning a living, and have met talented ones. There has been talk about ghostwriting in fiction right now, but let’s not get off-topic of this blog post about Serruya’s blatant plagiarism.
The Authors
I feel for all the authors this is also happening to (or has happened to). Knowing how many days/years/decades go into putting together a body of work, it’s horrible to have that hard work stolen.
So far I’ve seen reported: Michelle M. Pillow (me), Nora Roberts, Courtney Milan, Sara MacLean, Tessa Dare, Trish Morey, Victoria Alexander, Michelle St. James, Lauren Royal, Lisa Kleypas, Loretta Chase, Lynne Graham, Kresley Cole, Karen Marie Morning, Kerrelyn Sparks, Gena Showalter, Constance Phillips, Christi Caldwell, Cathy Williams, Carmen DeSousa, Callie Hart, Bella Andre, Anne Gracie, Alys Murray, Abby Green, Laurann Dohner.
There could very well be more.
If you are an author and believe your work is also part of this, please visit:
What to do about #CopyPasteCris – Courtney Milan
The Readers
OMG, I LOVE YOU.
Several of you have asked how you can help.
First, if you see an author’s work being plagiarized, please tell that author. For my books you can contact me on this website, or PM me on Facebook.
Second, I would never ask you to buy books you wouldn’t normally read, but I do ask that you check out the books from the authors on this list, and let other readers know about them. They might find something they’d like to try and maybe you’ll discover a new favorite.
February 13, 2019
FREE Audiobooks
FREE FROM MICHELLE M. PILLOW & AUTHORS DIRECT!
*US CA AU Countries only
The fun continues with my 15 year anniversary! I wanted to make sure everyone saw the current freebies.
Currently, Authors Direct is in US, CA, and AU, but they are expanding territories. Because offers might vary from time to time as to your location, please make sure you update your preference location on your Reader List subscription.
Directions
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Maiden and the Monster
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February 11, 2019
Just Released: Dragon Prince
Dragon Lords and Lords of the Var children are all grown up and having rebellious adventures of their own.
Grier’s fiery passion for Salena might be everything his dragon ever wanted but loving her might just lead to the destruction of everything he’s trying to save.
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DON’T MISS THE SERIES 15 YEARS IN THE MAKING!
February 4, 2019
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January 31, 2019
My Paranormal Valentine
7 FREE Books in one great anthology! This will go away in Feb, so get it while it’s available!
Including novels from Michelle M. Pillow, Robyn Peterman, Alyssa Day, Abigail Owen, Debra Dunbar, Renee George, and Lisa Kessler
January 29, 2019
Special Alert – Free and Sale Books on Barnes & Noble
BN.com SALE
Friday, January 25 through Thursday, February 28th
IMPORTANT: Coupon codes work ONLY on BN.com. They will NOT work on a NOOK device or inside a NOOK app, only at the online store.
*****CODES
NOOKBASHFREE to get Book 1 of the series free
NOOKBASH25 to get Book 2 of the series for 25% off
(codes only good for Michelle’s Space Lords and Warlocks MacGregor series)
*****COUPON RULES
*Must be redeemed on BN.com, not on a NOOK device or app.
*If there are two coupons, you cannot combine coupons at checkout. So check out separately.
*****STEPS TO USING B&N COUPON CODES
1. Visit BN.com on your desktop or device (coupons cannot be redeemed on a NOOK device or inside the NOOK app)
2. Add featured ebook to cart:
Love Potions, Book one Free
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SpellBound, Book two 25% off
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His Earth Maiden, Book one Free
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His Fire Maiden, Book two 25% off
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NOOKBASHFREE code fro book 1 free
NOOKBASH25 code for book 2 at 25% off
3. View shopping cart
4. Apply Coupon Code below the Order Summary.
Please note:
*Coupons cannot be combined at checkout
*To use different coupon codes, you must checkout applicable titles separately, free books in one transaction and 25%-off books in another transaction
5. Complete check out
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7. Access your NOOK library from your desktop, NOOK device, or the free NOOK app
January 9, 2019
New Release: Are you ready for SNOW?
The aliens have landed!
★JUST RELEASED!★
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NYT Bestselling Author, Michelle M. Pillow, is back with a brand new sci-fi alien romance adventure.
Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides: Snow
Alpha male alien comes to Earth to pick up a bride and instead meets a beautiful scientist whose job it is to capture him.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
5 Stars! Recommended! “Oh my – I absolutely love this series and SNOW has to be my favourite…Get comfy, strap in and be prepared to have a good giggle at the aliens’ antics!” – Leopardwolf, BookBub
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5 Stars! Recommended! “Brilliant!” – Nikki Brooks, BookBub
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SNOW
Tushar (aka Snow Chaos) knows there is little chance of finding a wife on his ice-ball of a home planet. Few can survive the subzero temperatures. When Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides offers to introduce them to women eager for love, he and his brothers can’t resist, but Earth is far from welcoming.
He knows he should focus on getting home, but all he can think about is laying claim to the sexy scientist who works for the bad guys.
Jennifer works for the Milano Foundation in an attempt to undermine their efforts. When Snow and his brothers land, it’s like a dream come true for her diabolical alien-kidnapping coworkers. Now she has to make a choice–keep her cover, or betray a dangerous corporation to save the alien she’s falling in love with.
Snow might be a blue humanoid from another planet, but life with him might be worth the risk.
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January 8, 2019
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Notice of Registered Trademarks
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December 31, 2018
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
There are a lot of fun things planned for you all in 2019 in honor of my 15 year author anniversary, and the 15 year Dragon Lords series anniversary.
(Wow! Has it really been that long?)
Thank you, Readers, for letting me be a part of your 2018! And I look forward to hanging out with you in the coming year!
