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March 12, 2021
Review: The Tinderbox: Soldier of Indira by Lou Diamond Phillips
If you’re a fan of sci-fiction YA you’re going to love this entertaining and unique retelling of a Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale The Tinderbox. 
The story is fast-paced which I appreciated because I’m known to put a book down that drags and then forget to pick it up again. That wasn’t the case at all here. I found I couldn’t put The Tinderbox down. I was glued to my e-reader from the moment I opened it until the very end.
Mr. Phillips brought a level of wit, charm, detail, and relatability to the characters that brought them to life for me. He’s secured his place on my auto-buy list and I can’t wait to read his next book.
The Tinderbox is currently part of Kindle Unlimited and can be found here.
March 10, 2021
Featured Book of the Week – Pike’s Peak
“Preventing world domination has its perks—brawn, brains, and now … beauty.”
Will the superhero get the girl?
From The League of the Unnatural series, Pike’s Peak is a gripping tale of true love you will not be able to put down.
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“I never give the story away, but I'll say this.. These books about shifters always such a great story with gripping action and true love.”
Amazon Customer
You can buy your copy today from the below vendors by clicking on one of the links below!
Google Play
Apple Books
Nook
Kobo
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Amazon AU
Amazon CA
As always, connect with me on social media and let me know what you think!
March 8, 2021
Tips and Tricks for Writing
March 9th, 2021! Join Gena Showalter, Jill Monroe, and Mandy M. Roth as they talk about tips and tricks for writing a series. Cost is $5 for nonmembers and free for WRW members. Time 7-7:45 PM ET. This takes place on ZOOM
Reading Challenge Winner Update
All in all, there were 244 entries. 40 winners were selected and notified. About half of their prizes have already mailed out. The other half will mail out by the end of the month.Thank you all so much for taking part in it!
March 3, 2021
Marketing Funnels
I’m sure by now you’ve all heard about the process in which cattle goes to market. How you start them off in a large area and corral them through a narrowing stretch to where you want them to be. Marketing funnels are much the same way. NO, I’m not calling readers or buyers cattle, I’m explaining in a way I think a number of people might follow.
At the start of your marketing funnel will be your large area. Where the masses gather. Each step of the process from there is narrowing the passageway to the end goal—which should be you. Each step you have your readers take should be one more step toward you and your platform. What does that mean? Your website and your newsletter.
Remember what works for one author may not work for another so don’t be discouraged if something works. Try something else. Be innovative and don’t be afraid to ask your readers what brought them to you, how they found you, and what they like about your books. This will help you with your marketing down the road.
Good luck!
Featured Book of the Week – Blaze of Glory
Have you read Blaze of Glory yet?
“Sheriff Jonathan MacSweeny is in charge of keeping the peace in Prospect Springs. When he learns his childhood sweetheart is to be married off to the town sleazebag, he goes in guns blazing to see to it she’s his."
Want to find out more? Check out what this lovely reader has to say...
"I was given an ARC copy of this book in return for an honest review. I love Mandy's books, I love her humour and sense of fun, she also manages to inject just the right amount of drama and mischief to keep you hooked on the story. The characters are always well written and they draw you in. That is certainly the case with Blaze of Glory, even though it was a short read it had it all. I love the characters Jonathan is a yummy Alpha Male and Molly is the heroine who is a kickass herself and doesn't really need saving, but he does anyway,
If you want a quick and satisfying read with shifters and witches try this book, I don't think you will be disappointed.
Happy Reading
Amazon Customer
Blaze of Glory is the first book from the Prospect Springs Shifters series and is available for you to buy today from the retailers below - just click on the link!
I'd love you to let me know what you think!
Google Play
Apple Books
Nook
Kobo
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Amazon AU
Amazon CA
December 24, 2020
Mandy M. Roth Reading Challenge 2021
Mandy M. Roth Reading Challenge 2021 (1st Quarter)
If you’re like me, you’ll snatch up a great book deal when it’s offered with the intention of reading it. But, life gets in the way, other books come out, and before you know it, the great deal is buried in your e-reader, never to see the light of day again. Well, how about we dust them off and put them to good use? Like winning some awesome goodies!
That’s right, I’m issuing a Reading Challenge to all of you. The books on the challenge page have all been FREE at one point or another throughout the year (on either Amazon, Google Play, Apple Books, Kobo, Nook, or Bookbub).
It’s time to pull them from the depths of your e-reader library and read them. Then, when you’re done, be sure to post a review of that book on at least two of the following locations:
Amazon
Google Play
Apple Books
Nook
Kobo
Bookbub
Goodreads
Doesn’t matter what combination of places you use. Also, if you post at more than two, you’re entered more than once into the drawing for some awesome prizes!
Now, you’ll need to fill out the form on the page for EACH book you’ve read and reviewed. And you’re be entered for a chance to win with EACH book you submit reviews for.
Already read the book(s) and already posted your review(s), fantastic! Just submit your links via the form to be entered for a chance to win.
Bonus entries are awarded for audiobook reviews of the titles too!
This challenge will run until Feb 15th. Then it will close to submissions. I’ll be drawing winners on March 3rd!
HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE PRIZES I’LL BE GIVING AWAY:
Tarot card decks
Cleansing kits (sage, etc.)
Witch reference books to help build your witchy library
Signed print books from me
Handbags
and more!
So, readers, are you up for the challenge?
Here is the link to the challenge page. The books are listed there.
https://www.mandyroth.com/reading-challenge/
December 20, 2020
Sevan FREE for a limited time only!
Sevan by NY Times bestselling author Mandy M. Roth
Interstellar Alphas #1
Available for FREE on:
Google Play
Kobo
Apple Books
Nook
Amazon US
Destiny lies along an uncharted course…
Commission Captain and special operative Sevan Vasil has enough problems without the strange dreams that seem to be his mind’s version of a cruel joke. No woman could be that perfect…except perhaps his fated mate. No human or alien alive would dare answer a lion-shifter’s call. Not with the state of unrest and anti-supernatural movement in the universe. When the raven-haired beauty who invaded his dreams appears on his communication screen, he knows everything is changing, and maybe destiny is on his side. And just maybe, she is his mate. He just needs to find a way to keep her safe on her own planet before he can keep her for eternity.
#sciencefiction #romancebooks
Promo price not available at all vendors or all countries. Price subject to change without warning.
December 16, 2020
Release Schedule Updates
As I mentioned before, I’m doing my very best to get Act of Surveillance (Rurik’s book) released this month. Those of you who ordered via Amazon will be getting a notice about the date being moved. Know that I am trying very hard to still release the book by the end of this month.
Act of Freedom (Striker’s book) marks the last book in the original release schedule for 2020 that was affected by the Year from Hell. Its date is still fluid and will move around.
I want to say thank you so much to each and every one of you who has been so incredibly understanding during these trying times. I feel so blessed to have such a supportive reader base.
In a year that has been marked by so much negative it’s heartwarming to see there is still positive out there. So, from the very bottom of my heart, I want to thank you again.
Love,
Mandy
Thank you for being you
December 11, 2020
Amazon KDP University with Mandy M Roth
I had the pleasure of being a guest author on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing’s Amazon KDP University. We talked a lot about publishing and marketing. I showed off how socially awkward I am and still managed to have fun doing it. If you get a moment to watch the interview please do.
Link to the apps and sites discussed in the interview. CLICK HERE
