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January 24, 2014
I Struck Gold!
I struck author gold! Want to know how? I was digging through my 2k plus of WIPS (its now pushing 3k) and I came across a folder marked mil_shifter (at the time I must have assumed this would compute over to military shifter right away when I spotted it… it did not). I opened it and I have 7 novels in there. All the bones are there, waiting for meat to be put on them and guess what. They are ALL PSI/Ops Division books! ALL OF THEM!
Note: These are NOT the ones I’ve already started and am releasing starting in March. These are 7 MORE!
WRITER GOLD!
That isn’t all I found.
In addition to finding the PSI/Ops novels listed above, I found, my original storyline for the Daughter of Darkness Series…. ALL 11 books. I found the next two books in the Wicked Lucidity world. And Kane’s book from Warriors of Darkness as well as a god book from the same world.
I found more Loup Garou books. The next books in the Valkyrie Series. And so much more!!!!! I thought all of this was lost with the giant crash–that I was starting over from scratch on giant series. Turns out, my backups worked but they were housed in a funky place on the new MAC.
I’m SO F-ing HAPPY right now!!!!!!!!!
I really can’t even verbalize it.
January 22, 2014
Don’t Stop Believin’
The Immortal Ops and Daughter of Darkness books have been published for ten years this year. I cannot believe the renewed interest in them and that they’ve been listing for as long as they have. I can’t thank you all enough. I will say there was a point that I second guessed what I was doing and if I should continue on the path of writing. I’m so glad I did. That I didn’t give up on my dream. And thank you all for words of encouragement and for all the fantastic reviews!
January 21, 2014
Are you a Rothhead?
It started as a joke with my readers on Facebook. Over the years they’ve called themselves a variety of things. So, one day, when craving lemonheads and was totally strung out on too much caffeine I declared that “from this day forth you shall all be known as Rothheads”. It was a joke. Somehow, it started to stick.
I ask you. Are you a Rothhead? LOL
January 19, 2014
FAQ: Immortal Ops
Q: Why are the Immortal Ops 1-4 split into two print books? IO I that has 1-2 and IO collection 2 that has 3-4?
A: Immortals Ops books one is around 35-40k making it a long novella. Critical Intelligence is 60k, making it a normal length book. Radar Deception is 60, norm length and Strategic Vulnerability is 35-40k (long novella). IO 1 and IO 4 were not long enough to go to print on their own.
How do I decide what book will release next?
I really wish I had a clone. That way I could get all the books written that I get requests for. As it stands, the technology isn’t perfected. Thank you all so much for all the requests for books. Know that I do listen and I do take it to heart. There are some series that I want nothing more than to get to play in the worlds on but sadly, they do not sell through (that don’t make back what was invested in them).I’m seeing a surge in sales in a lot of older works that I believe is attributed to the giant boost and success I’ve had on Amazon and BN the last few months.
More readers have found older works which is GREAT.
My schedule for 2014 is jammed packed. 2015 is already half filled as well. Those who work with me behind the scenes to make my books publishable can tell you… I’m one busy gal. Note: I love being busy. My daily word count goal to stay on track with this schedule is over 5k a day. Other authors can tell you, this is a lot. With no weekends or sick days.
Q: How do I decide what book will release next?
A: There are a variable of factors.
Is this a book or a series that is getting nothing but hammered in reviews and is suffering low sales and / or high piracy? If so, it moves down the release date list.
Is this a book from a series that is rockin’ the reviews and sales charts? If so, it moves higher and higher on the list. 
I think everyone can agree that makes sense.
Is the book contracted or does it have a special agreement with a third party for publishing? If so, then there is NO wiggle room for me on those books. They must come out when they are to come out no matter how much another title may be calling my name to work on it.
Thank you everyone for understanding and for being so supportive of what I do and how I do it. Please know that I am working very hard behind the scenes to bring you all the books you want.
January 17, 2014
Tactical Magik (Immortal Ops 5) releases Feb 11th
Tactical Magik (Immortal Ops 5) releases Feb 11th and you can pre-order your copy today to be sure you lock in the low price and get it the day it releases!
ASIN: B00HNYRHSE
(non-US Amazon search by ASIN #)
Eadan Daly has thrown himself into the role as the sixth I-Ops team member and has forged a brotherhood of sorts with the other men. When he’s asked to go on a solo mission for the PSI Branch (Paranormal Security and Intelligence) he’s not so sure he wants his old job back.
Inara Nash is a survivor, doing what she must to get by. On the run for years, from an organization she doesn’t fully understand, she tries to stay below the radar. When a blond hunk arrives and claims he’s her savoir, she suspects her luck might have finally run out. Sure, he’s hot and looks like he’d be good in bed but there is something almost magical about him that defies reality. And if there is one thing she’s learned in her life in the paranormal underground it’s you never trust a magik.
January 16, 2014
FAQ: Immortal Ops
Q: Why is Immortal Ops book one only a long novella?
A: Because I’d ONLY ever written first person POV prior to trying it. My editor at the time, Andrea, asked me if I’d ever considered trying my hand at writing third person. I nearly refused. Then I agreed to give it a try but said, “it won’t be 100k like the Daughter of Darkness and Valkyrie… my brain hurts when I write in third”.
She talked me into it and the rest is history.
Q: Does my brain still hurt when I write in third?
A: No, but I will admit I write much slowly in third.
January 15, 2014
Why Can’t We Be Friends?
It always baffles me when someone can’t just be happy for someone else, their success, whatever might be happening in their life. Some people look for ways to try to drag others down just for the sake of making themselves feel better. As a way to validate poor choices they’ve made or dreams they haven’t fulfilled. To those people I say “F off and grow up”. The mark of good people is being able to say and mean from the bottom of your heart “congrats”… without strings without malice, without a*sholeness. So to those of you who read my rants and have something right now that you’re proud of in your life, an accomplishment, a victory, no matter the size I say to you CONGRATS and I damn well mean it! And you better believe I’d love it if you shared it here with me!
Order Immortal Ops 5 Today!
Yes, the next Immortal Ops book is available for order. Tactical Magik can be pre-ordered on Amazon. It releases Feb 11th
And for all those emailing about a pre-order for Act of Mercy (PSI-Ops/Immortal Ops) it will be available for pre-order on Jan 31st! It releases March 3rd.
In addition to these two I’ll have another book releasing April 1st. This one is a secret that I can’t talk about just yet but I think all of you who have been waiting for me to release a YA book will be VERY happy.
