Michelle M. Pillow's Blog, page 74
December 6, 2012
Michelle M. Pillow: TMI Randomness
Michelle M. Pillow: TMI Randomness
Very informal micro chat about my experiences as a published author.
Topic: Some of the TMI (Too Much Information) questions I’ve gotten over the years, plus bonus, see my sock.
Michelle’s YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/michellepillow
About Michelle:
Michelle M. Pillow, Author of All Things Romance™, is a multi-published (over 70 published books!) , award-winning author writing in many romance fiction genres including futuristic, paranormal, historical, contemporary, fantasy and dark paranormal. Ever since she can remember, she has had a strange fascination with anything supernatural–ghosts, magical powers, and oh… vampires. What could be more alluring than being immortal, all-powerful, and eternally beautiful? After discovering historical romance novels, it was only natural that the supernatural and love/romance elements should someday meet in her wonderland of a brain. She’s glad they did for their children have been pouring onto the computer screen ever since.
She has been on the Amazon bestseller list multiple times, nominated for the Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award 2011, the winner of the 2006 RT Reviewers’ Choice Award, nominated for the 2007 RT Award, a Brava Novella Contest Finalist and a PAN member of RWA.
Publishers include everything from Indie to small press to big NY pubs: Random House, Virgin Books, Rouge (Ebury), Pocket Books, The Raven Books, Adams Media, Ellora’s Cave, Samhain, Running Press, Robinson, etc
Michelle is a journalist for Paranormal Underground Magazine. She has a BGS in History/Business with an English Minor, and a Photography degree. In 2009 she and fellow author Mandy M. Roth started their own highly successful self-publishing endeavor named The Raven Books.
Readers can contact her through her author website http://www.MichellePillow.com
For photography, visit http://www.PrettyPoisonPhotography.com
Join her email newsletter at http://www.michellepillow.com/newsletter/?p=subscribe
Visit Author Michelle M. Pillow
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The Raven Books
http://www.TheRavenBooks.com
December 4, 2012
Guest Blogging Today
Guest blogging over at the Smutketeers! Stop by and say hello. They’re having their big holiday event so be sure to browse around and follow the fun!
http://www.smutketeers.com/
Thank you and request
Thank you to everyone who takes time to tag, like, review my books (like on Amazon, BN, wherever you shop). This really helps other people find the titles (thanks complicated algorithm thingies) so I can’t say thank you enough!
Read something of mine you liked? Pretty Pretty Pretty Please take a moment to visit the book/author page and agree with tag words, “like”, and leave a quick review (doesn’t have to be fancy, just honest).
Michelle On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Michelle-M.-Pillow/e/B002BMOOKC/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1354647335&sr=1-1
December 3, 2012
Vlog: Best Part Of Being An Author
Michelle’s YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/michellepillow
Michelle M. Pillow: Best Part Of Being An Author
Very informal micro chat about my experiences as a published author.
Answering the reader question: What is the best thing about being a writer?
Mentioned in this video:
Dragon Lords – http://www.michellepillow.com/dragon_lords.htm
Matthews Sisters – http://www.michellepillow.com/cheek_books.htm
About Michelle:
Michelle M. Pillow, Author of All Things Romance™, is a multi-published (over 70 published books!) , award-winning author writing in many romance fiction genres including futuristic, paranormal, historical, contemporary, fantasy and dark paranormal. Ever since she can remember, she has had a strange fascination with anything supernatural–ghosts, magical powers, and oh… vampires. What could be more alluring than being immortal, all-powerful, and eternally beautiful? After discovering historical romance novels, it was only natural that the supernatural and love/romance elements should someday meet in her wonderland of a brain. She’s glad they did for their children have been pouring onto the computer screen ever since.
She has been on the Amazon bestseller list multiple times, nominated for the Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award 2011, the winner of the 2006 RT Reviewers’ Choice Award, nominated for the 2007 RT Award, a Brava Novella Contest Finalist and a PAN member of RWA.
Publishers include everything from Indie to small press to big NY pubs: Random House, Virgin Books, Rouge (Ebury), Pocket Books, The Raven Books, Adams Media, Ellora’s Cave, Samhain, Running Press, Robinson, etc
Michelle is a journalist for Paranormal Underground Magazine. She has a BGS in History/Business with an English Minor, and a Photography degree. In 2009 she and fellow author Mandy M. Roth started their own highly successful self-publishing endeavor named The Raven Books.
Readers can contact her through her author website http://www.MichellePillow.com
For photography, visit http://www.PrettyPoisonPhotography.com
Join her email newsletter at http://www.michellepillow.com/newslet...
Visit Author Michelle M. Pillow
The Raven Books
Holiday Giving – And fun *free* activity for kids
When you’re out holiday shopping–don’t forget your local animal shelters need “gifts” too — toys, rawhide treats, money, etc. Every little bit helps, even if you can only give one toy/treat. 
Or, even better, volunteer to walk dogs or play with kittens. Perfect free activity for kids, too.
Call them if you need help with ideas or to find out what they need.
Stop Dragon My Heart Around: Two Book Collection by Mandy M Roth and Michelle M. Pillow
Review
“5 STARS! Funny, sexy, and thrilling!” Susan, Ecataromance, May 2006
“5 Angels! M & M have done it once again. It seems that whatever these two ladies tackle together is a perfect blending of their storytelling skills. I have always enjoyed reading their compilations and will continue to look forward to reading them.” Serena, Fallen Angel
“5 STARS! I loved this anthology! Michelle Pillow’s and Mandy Roth’s writing styles compliment each other perfectly. Their fantasy dragons are hot hot hot! … Thanks, ladies, for a terrific double read and I hope more are in the offing.” Holly, EuroReviews
“4 1/2 HEARTS! The dynamic duo of Michelle and Mandy has done it again. STOP DRAGON MY HEART AROUND is a surefire winner!” LoveRomances
“9/10 Stop Dragon My Heart Around contains two fabulous, linked novellas centering on dragon shape shifters, perfect if you are a paranormal romantica fan.” Elizabeth, Novelspot
Product Description
Romancing the Recluse by Michelle M. Pillow
Viktor Dracodomus’ biological clock is ticking. As a dragon shifter, he only has a short time left to find his mate and reproduce or he’ll be forever sterile. Considering he’s lived for centuries, it shouldn’t be too hard. But there’s one catch. This recluse hasn’t been on a date for some time–since Queen Victoria took the throne. Modern women are nothing like those he remembers dealing with.
Samantha Egan’s life is in a slump, despite the fact she’s an heiress. She was just fired from a volunteer job, her boyfriend left her and she’s all alone in the world. But being the lady of propriety she is, she can’t believe it when she is compelled to start making out with a stranger in the middle of Central Park. Now the sexy man won’t keep his hands to himself and it’s all she can do to say no.
Tipping the Scales by Mandy M. Roth
Zarek Dracodomus has one slight problem. If he doesn’t mate by the end of the year, he’ll never have sex again. When he sees a tall seductress, he knows she’s the one. This headstrong sex goddess manages to turn the tables on the immortal playboy and Zarek finds himself racing to beat time, not only to remain sexually active but to win Keren’s heart as well. Little does he know he’s been yanked out of his tedium by a woman sworn to kill him and all of his kind.
December 1, 2012
Vlog: Best and Worst Jobs
Michelle Pillow: Worst and Best Jobs
Very informal micro chat about my experiences as a published author.
Answering the reader questions: What jobs have you had? What is your worst/best jobs?
Michelle’s YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/michellepillow
November 30, 2012
Raven’s Recession Gift Card Giveaway!
Raven’s Recession Gift Card Giveaway!
We know times are tight. We’re feeling the pinch too. We also know that the first things to be cut from most household budgets are the luxuries like book buying. Often we have contests that features free downloads or paperbacks (yes, we’re including those in this too) but we thought it would be nice to do more—to help ease the pinch as best we could. Our solution, a massive gift card giveaway contest. We’re giving away thousands of dollars worth of prizes! (We’ve given away thousands and are STILL doing it!)
How does it work?
Glad you asked! Once a month we’ll randomly select winners from those who have entered. They’ll be notified via email.
What are you entering to win?
You’re full of awesome questions! We have lots and lots and lots (can’t really stress this enough) of gift cards to nationwide retailers to give away, plus free book downloads, free paperbacks, and pretty much whatever else we can think to toss at folks come winner selection days. Examples of just some of the ones we’ll be giving away—Wal-mart, Meijer food, Gordon Foods, Kroger, Visa pre-paid cards, Borders, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Outback, Chilis, Red Lobster, Old Navy, Macy’s, Sears, Hot Topic, JcPenny, prepaid gas cards, starbucks, and many, many more. Also, we’ll be tossing in free downloads of our books and paperbacks as they’re available to us to giveaway. UPDATE to prizes: DSI Lites, kindle ereaders, video games, moives, tv box sets and much, much more!
How often are we selecting winners?
Monthly! Again winners will be notified by email and if it’s a gift card (rather than an e-gift card) that you won, we’ll need your snail mail addy to send it to you. Don’t worry, we’ll ask you for it if you’re a winner.
Can I pick which gift cards or prizes I get?
No, sorry. We’re randomly selecting winners and pairing them equally as random with prizes.
How do I enter for a chance to win?
We’ll be drawing out winners from a few different places this time around. From our Raven Books newsletter mailing list members, from Raven Books Twitter Followers and from Raven Books’ owners Michelle Pillow & Mandy Roth’s personal mailing lists, facebook followers and twitter followers. If you’re already on all the mailing lists and follow each twitter/facebook, yay, you’re already entered to win! If not, here are the direct links for each.
The Raven Books Email Newsletter
Mandy M Roth Email Newsletter
Michelle M Pillow Email Newsletter
Michelle M Pillow Twitter
Mandy M Roth Facebook
Why aren’t you posting winners name publicly?
We got dinged for doing this and are taking a small break. Apparently, not all people who enter contests want their name out that they entered and won. (Frankly, I find this odd but that’s me… Ouch, Michelle just slapped me for saying that publicly. I feel someone had to.)
When should I start?
Now! The sooner the better. We’ll repost this contest page in its entirety at the start of each month of the contest as a refresher for any who might have missed it and a reminder to any who might want to enter more than once.
Can I get a bonus entry if I also promote this contest in addition to promoting Raven Books?
You sure can! Just be sure you’re promoting Raven Books first and foremost. Then, if you spread the word about the contest too, you’ll be entered multiple times.
Any stipulations?
Yes, you must be 18yrs old or older to enter. Contest is void where prohibited. No, we will not send you cash equivalent and all the other normal disclaimer stuff inserted here_____. Yadda yada yadda yada….
November 29, 2012
Raven Magazine – FREE Holiday Issue Online
The End of the World? Are you ready? – December 2012 – A free, online magazine presented by The Raven Books, geared toward the varied interests of our readers.
November 27, 2012
Vlog: Do you believe in ghosts?
Michelle’s YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/michellepillow
Michelle M. Pillow: Paranormal Investigations
Very informal micro chat about my experiences as a published author.
Answering reader questions about paranormal investigation, ghosts and orbs.
About Michelle:
Michelle M. Pillow, Author of All Things Romance™, is a multi-published (over 70 published books!) , award-winning author writing in many romance fiction genres including futuristic, paranormal, historical, contemporary, fantasy and dark paranormal. Ever since she can remember, she has had a strange fascination with anything supernatural–ghosts, magical powers, and oh… vampires. What could be more alluring than being immortal, all-powerful, and eternally beautiful? After discovering historical romance novels, it was only natural that the supernatural and love/romance elements should someday meet in her wonderland of a brain. She’s glad they did for their children have been pouring onto the computer screen ever since.
She has been on the Amazon bestseller list multiple times, nominated for the Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award 2011, the winner of the 2006 RT Reviewers’ Choice Award, nominated for the 2007 RT Award, a Brava Novella Contest Finalist and a PAN member of RWA.
Publishers include everything from Indie to small press to big NY pubs: Random House, Virgin Books, Rouge (Ebury), Pocket Books, The Raven Books, Adams Media, Ellora’s Cave, Samhain, Running Press, Robinson, etc
Michelle is a journalist for Paranormal Underground Magazine. She has a BGS in History/Business with an English Minor, and a Photography degree. In 2009 she and fellow author Mandy M. Roth started their own highly successful self-publishing endeavor named The Raven Books.
Readers can contact her through her author website http://www.MichellePillow.com
For photography, visit http://www.PrettyPoisonPhotography.com
Join her email newsletter at http://www.michellepillow.com/newsletter/?p=subscribe
Visit Author Michelle M. Pillow
http://www.MichellePillow.com
The Raven Books
http://www.TheRavenBooks.com
