Mandy M. Roth's Blog, page 23
December 9, 2020
Author Must Haves
Looking for some quick and easy DIY online graphic apps to help meet your social media marketing needs? Not sure what online grammar checkers you should be looking more at? Overwhelmed by stock photo site choices? Here are some suggestions. Keep in mind, they’re all paid services and you’ll want to read their TOS carefully.
General Graphics Creation Tools
Canva
Bookbrush
PicMonkey
Stencil
Easil
Crello
BeFunky
Visme
Snappa
Piktochart
Adobe Spark
Ripl
Video
Animoto
Biteable
Filmora9
WeVideo
iMovie
Viddyoze
inVideo
Wave.Video
Adobe Premier
Final Cut Pro
Mockup Generator
Bookbrush
MediaModifier
Renderforest
MockupBro
MockupWorld
ArtBoard Studio
MockupsJar
Stock Photos and Video
Adobe Stock
Shutterstock
Depositphotos
Pond5
StoryBlocks
123RF
iStock by Getty Images
Dreamstine
Alamy
Other suggested apps that authors should have in their toolbox
Adespresso”
Scrivener
Plottr
Evernote
Online Editing and Proofing Tools
ProWritingAid
Grammarly
AutoCrit
WhiteSmoke
Ginger
Alternatives to Photoshop
Keep an eye on my blog. I’ll have a list of social media scheduling apps soon!
December 1, 2020
Most Wonderful Time of the Year Apple Audiobook Sale!
Nov 28th – Dec 25th
You MUST use the Apple id provided for each title because Apple has some duplicates of my audiobooks. Only THESE IDs are on sale.
Immortal Ops (Immortal Ops book one)
Apple: id1480602138
FREE
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/immortal-ops/id1480602138
Critical Intelligence
Apple: id1480606534
$0.99 USD
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/critical-intelligence/id1480606534
Radar Deception
Apple: id1480607810
$0.99 USD
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/radar-deception/id1480607810
Strategic Vulnerability
Apple: id1539644188
$0.99USD
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/strategic-vulnerability/id1539644188
Tactical Magik
Apple: id1480600939
$0.99 USD
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/tactical-magik/id1480600939
Administrative Control
Apple: id1480605952
$0.99 USD
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/administrative-control/id1480605952
Separation Zone
Apple: id1539645047
$0.99 USD
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/separation-zone/id1539645047
Act of Mercy (PSI-Ops book one)
Apple: id1480604776
FREE
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/act-mercy-paranormal-security-intelligence-immortal/id1480604776
Act of Surrender (PSI-Ops book two)
Apple: id1480606920
$0.99 USD
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/act-surrender-paranormal-security-intelligence-immortal/id1480606920
Act of Submission (PSI-Ops book three)
Apple: id1480603299
$0.99 USD
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/act-submission-paranormal-security-intelligence-immortal/id1480603299
Act of Command (PSI-Ops book four)
Apple: id1480604697
$0.99 USD
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/act-command-paranormal-security-intelligence-immortal/id1480604697
Wolf’s Surrender
Apple: id1480601271
$0.99 USD
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/wolfs-surrender/id1480601271
The Dragon Shifter’s Duty
Apple: id1483592295
$0.99 USD
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/the-dragon-shifters-duty/id1483592295
Broken Communication (Immortal Outcasts book one)
Apple: id1539642346
FREE
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/broken-communication/id1539642346
Damage Report (Immortal Outcasts book two)
Apple: id1539642360
$0.99 USD
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/damage-report/id1539642360
Isolated Maneuver (Immortal Outcasts book three)
Apple: id1539645662
$1.99 USD
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/isolated-maneuver/id1539645662
Hunted Holiday (BPI book one)
Apple: id1454394601
$0.99 USD
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/hunted-holiday-a-vampire-paranormal-romance/id1454394601
Heated Holiday (BPI book two)
Apple: id1454394772
$0.99 USD
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/heated-holiday/id1454394772
Sacred Places (Druid Series book one)
Apple: id1435904173
FREE
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/sacred-places-an-immortal-highlander/id1435904173
Goddess of the Grove (Druid Series book two)
Apple: id1435859060
$0.99 USD
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/goddess-of-the-grove-an-immortal-highlander-novella/id1435859060
Winter Solstice (Druid Series book three)
Apple: id1435863747
$0.99 USD
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/winter-solstice-an-immortal-highlander-novella/id1435863747
A Druid of Her Own (Druid Series book four)
Apple: id1435865979
$1.99 USD
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/a-druid-of-her-own-an-immortal-highlander/id1435865979
King of Prey (King of Prey book one)
Apple: id1435900660
FREE
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/king-of-prey-a-bird-shifter-novel/id1435900660
A View to a Kill (King of Prey book two)
Apple: id1454454491
$0.99 USD
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/a-view-to-a-kill-a-bird-shifter-novella/id1454454491
Master of the Hunt (King of Prey book three)
Apple: id1435853537
$0.99 USD
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/master-of-the-hunt-a-bird-shifter-novella/id1435853537
November 19, 2020
Let it Snow Audiobook Event Dec 1-15th
Let It Snow Audiobook Event! Dec 1- 15th
Hosted by NY Times & USA TODAY bestselling author Mandy M. Roth
All genres of audiobooks welcome.
Graphics are located here: https://rebrand.ly/SnowAudio
You MUST use #snowaudio2020 hashtag
Runs: Dec 1- 15th
Rules:
You decide how many or how few audiobooks you want to giveaway. You make your own rules for your own books. You select your own winners however you want and as many or as few as you want. You can feature as many or as few as your audio titles as you want. You are responsible for not only picking your own winners but awarding your own audiobooks/codes. (you need to figure out the best way to get codes/audiobooks and award them)
We ALL use the hashtag #snowaudio2020 and we all use the graphics provided. Graphics are made to be able to fit your audiobook cover on them. Other than that, we’re all on our own with how many books we list, if we do more than one giveaway at a time with our own titles, etc.
Everyone who is participating is required to notify their readers of this event at least once in your newsletter. You must also instruct readers to be sure to check out the hashtag for more wonderful audiobooks!
Event is being held on FB (required), Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, and Twitter. Tell readers to look for the hashtag #snowaudio2020
Please note: In your social media post you are required to tell readers to “check out the hashtag #snowaudio2020 for even more wonderful audiobooks.”
Google Drive Folder for Ad Graphics (add your audiobook covers to them):
https://rebrand.ly/SnowAudio
There is no official sign up for this. You just post with the hashtag #snowaudio2020 between Dec 1-15th.
November 14, 2020
Sale, Free Google Play Books, and More!
King of Prey Box Set of Ebook 1-7 (all that are currently released to date) is on super sale for $0.99USD for a limited time only!
Click for buy links:
https://buy.bookfunnel.com/dlmo8h9gm0
Paranormal Bird Shifter Romance
King of Prey Books 1-7 Set Contains:
King of Prey
A View to a Kill
Master of the Hunt
Rise of the King
Prince of Pleasure
Prince of Flight
Under His Wing
Free Google Play Books:
Help me take the codes to the limit!
I need your help. For obvious reasons, books sales are down this year for me. In hopes of boosting them, I’m offering some free reads on Google Play.
Google is a great alternative to those who like to read epubs but who might have had issues with a certain vendor that shall not be named. It’s also available in a lot of countries which is nice for a number of readers.
Even if you don’t normally buy your books from Google, please consider downloading these free titles to help boost my rankings there, making it easier for readers who do buy there to find my titles.
This promotion is limited and once a code has been used 20,000 times, it will no longer work. Let’s see if we can take these codes to the limit! Please redeem and share the information with your friends and reading groups.
Remember, it’s for a limited time only and for a limited number.
LINKS TO THE BOOKS ON GOOGLE PLAY:
Broken Communication: An Immortal Ops World Novella (Immortal Outcasts Book 1)
Code: CK2ANJ75USCL0
https://play.google.com/redeem?code=CK2ANJ75USCL0
Immortal Ops Books 1-4 (Box Set)
Code: JCJS9XL82SX6U
https://play.google.com/redeem?code=JCJS9XL82SX6U
Midnight Echoes: Part of the Immortal Ops Series World (Immortal Ops: Crimson Ops Book 1)
Code: 7DVDVAN2FWZD3
https://play.google.com/redeem?code=7DVDVAN2FWZD3
The Guardians: (The Guardians Book One)
PMQBXJ9WVZLDU
https://play.google.com/redeem?code=PMQBXJ9WVZLDU
Loup Garou: A Loup Garou World Novel (Tempting Fate Book 1)
Code: Q0RKVPXZ8FEL8
https://play.google.com/redeem?code=Q0RKVPXZ8FEL8
Poll in my reader group:
Vote for what you’d like to see me release next year.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MandyRothReaders/permalink/3026784340755527/
Coming Soon Books from Me:
https://www.mandyroth.com/coming-soon/
Prizes:
If you won a prize during my Oct Book Celebration it is mailing out soon so be on the lookout for it.
Next Sale, Freebie, Promo:
If you want to be sure you don’t miss out on any of my upcoming sales, freebies, promotions or announcements be sure you sign up for my newsletter and join my reader group!
Newsletter:
https://madmimi.com/signups/208352/join
Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MandyRothReaders
November 2, 2020
Yes, I write my own books.
Q: Have you ever hired a ghostwriter?
A: Some of you may remember the series I co-wrote with author Michelle M. Pillow that consisted of Pleasure Cruise, Date with Destiny, and Pleasure Island. Readers wanted more in the series world, but neither of us had the time to devote or commit to writing them, so we hired two ghostwriters to help us all with the idea we’d possibly launch a multi-author series world so that other authors could also write in the Pleasure Series World.
Each writer we hired turned in one short story. While the stories they submitted were great, and the authors were wonderful to work with, Michelle and I ultimately decided against publishing/releasing the stories and launching the multi-author world (at least for now).
That’s it. The extent of my hiring ghostwriters.
So, yes, I’ve hired them, but no book has ever been published or released by me that has been ghostwritten.
Q: Does that mean you write all of your own books?
A: I do! Writing for me is a full-time job and has been for over a decade, often to the detriment of other things in my life—family time, health, etc. It’s a calling, yes, but also a career. I’ve always been prolific, which comes from research and planning, but also practice. Some years I write faster than others.
Q: But your writing has changed over the years.
A: I sure the hell hope so! I’m always trying to better my craft. Always learning and growing as an author. When I started, I had no idea how to actually write a story. I just went with what felt right. While that worked in some regards, technically, it left a lot to be desired. I like to say I had on-the-job training since I started publishing with small presses back in 2004. With every book I’ve released, I’ve grown as an author. I learned more tricks and tips of the trade. With every editor I’ve had in my 17-year career, I’ve learned as well.
I’ve always been heavy into researching my books, but over the last decade, that has increased tenfold. In fact, in the last seven years alone, the time I spend researching has gone through the roof. That means more in-depth books and stories. That means tighter writing. That means it does take me a bit longer to write them. That’s fine. I value quality over speed. This all also means subtle growth in my writing skills. If I stayed stagnant, my books would be boring. I wouldn’t want to write them, and readers wouldn’t want to read them.
I work very hard to expand my mind and skill set, to challenge myself to do and try new things in my books and writing. I hope it shows.
You ever look back at a picture of yourself when you were in the awkward teen years and cringe at your hair and fashion choices? I look back at my first versions of my early work like that. LOL. That is probably why, I’ve been working so hard at getting them revamped, re-edited, revised, and re-released.
October 28, 2020
Spellcasting Hits the USA TODAY LIST!
Spellcasting with a Chance of Spirits has landed on the USA TODAY bestseller list! Thank you all so much for making this happen!
Release Date: Oct 21, 2020
#111 USAT
BUY LINKS (CLICK HERE)
September 27, 2020
PSI-Ops Sale!
Act of Mercy ebook is FREE for a limited time only (Sept 28- Oct 1) Amazon US & UK only!
Click to buy:
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Act of Surrender ebook is $0.99 USD for a limited time only (Sept 28th – Oct 4th) Amazon US & UK only!
Click to buy:
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Act of Submission ebook is $0.99 USD for a limited time only (Sept 28th – Oct 4th) Amazon US & UK only!
Click to buy:
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Act of Command ebook is $0.99 USD for a limited time only (Sept 28th – Oct 4th) Amazon US & UK only!
Click to buy:
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Act of Passion ebook is $2.99 USD for a limited time only (Sept 28th – Oct 4th) Amazon US & UK only!
Click to buy:
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Act of Brotherhood ebook is $2.99 USD for a limited time only (Sept 28th – Oct 4th) Amazon US & UK only!
September 19, 2020
Immortal Ops Books 1-4 Ebook Set
Immortal Ops Books 1-4 ebook boxset is on sale for a limited time only! $0.99USD
Paranormal Shifter Military Special Ops Romance
Books 1-4 in the Immortal Ops Series!
Contains:
Immortal Ops
Critical Intelligence
Radar Deception
Strategic VulnerabilityImmortal Ops
Immortal Ops Team Captain Lukian Vlakhusha is having issues with his newest target, Peren Matthews. His higher-ups want her eliminated. He simply wants her. The alpha side of him demands he claim her—that is, if she’ll have him. After all, he’s what she fears most—a wolf shifter. But there is more to Peren than even she’s aware of and the enemy is closer than anyone imagined.Critical Intelligence
Roi Majors, wolf-shifter and second in command of the I-Ops, is having a hard time believing that Intel can only get half the information needed to bring down an underground ring of vampires with big-spending backers who are hell-bent on creating a race of supernaturals with multiple strands of DNA in them. When he finds himself paired with the one woman in the world who seems immune to his self-proclaimed charms, he can’t wait to see her to safety and then bid her good riddance. He never counted on falling in love with her. And he sure in the hell never counted on her claiming to be an agent with a branch of the government no human should know about.
Radar Deception
Dr. Thaddeus Green survived a werepanther attack long ago, leaving him immortal and a member of the I-Ops team. He’s dedicated his life to genetics and to serving his country. After his mutated DNA led to the death of his loved one, he vowed to never let anyone close to his heart again. Try as he might, Green is unable to stop the mystical pull to the tall, leggy blonde with a sharp tongue and an even worse bite. Thinking Melanie is suffering from mating withdrawal, Green is prepared to do what he must to assure her survival, even if it means claiming her for himself, regardless of his need to protect his heart. Little does Green know that fate has been preparing him for Melanie Daly all his unnaturally long life.
Strategic Vulnerability
Held prisoner in a remote testing facility in the middle of the Brazilian rain forest, subjected to torture and abuse, shape-shifter and alpha male Wilson Rousseau has long since given up hope of being rescued. Days blend together until he can’t help but long for death. Saved from his isolated hell by a female’s distress call, he feels an instant connection to her.
Kimberly thought she was taking a trip to South America to study indigenous plant life. She had no idea she was playing into the hands of a madman whose goal is to create a genetically altered army of super-soldiers. When she finds herself locked in a cell with Wilson, a man who would give his life to save hers, there is an instant attraction. But the dark secrets surrounding their imprisonment may change their lives forever. Can they find a way to beat the odds and be together, or will the madman win?
Click to buy now!
September 8, 2020
Ends very soon! Druid Series Ebook Sales Event! Availabl...
Ends very soon! Druid Series Ebook Sales Event! Available on Amazon US and Amazon UK.
Don’t miss out on these immortal bad boys meeting their mates!
Click to learn more!
Amazon US
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074C8PJVN
Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07PWY3GRT
August 26, 2020
He’ll do anything to protect the succubus…
No one knows just how powerful Colonel Asher Brooks is. It’s a secret he’s fond of keeping. As point person for the Immortal Ops, he has seen just about everything the supernatural community has to offer. That is,until he arrives on the docks in Seattle to find a mess his men didn’t make. Something big is going down there and it means business. His concern is for Jinx, a leggy redheaded succubus who calls the area home. He’s spent centuries denying what he knows to be true, thinking he’s keeping his woman safe and that it’s for the best.
When Jinx calls to tell him she has information for him, he worries the woman who drives him mad with lust might be in danger. He’ll do anything to protect her, even if that means claiming her for his own, whether she’s up for being claimed or not.
AVAILABLE AT:
Amazon US Amazon UK Amazon AU Amazon CA Paperback: Amazon Audiobook: Audible Audiobook: iTunes Goodreads
ASIN: B00JZWDCCC
Series: Immortal Ops®
Other books in the series, click here.
To see the entire Immortal Ops World Suggested Reading Order, click here.
Immortal Ops
Critical Intelligence
Radar Deception
Strategic Vulnerability
Tactical Magik
Administrative Control
Separation Zone
Area of Influence
AVAILABLE AT:
Amazon US Amazon UK Amazon AU Amazon CA Paperback: Amazon Audiobook: Audible Audiobook: iTunes Goodreads
