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September 30, 2011
The Friday 56… Stolen
Stolen...???
*G* It's my WIP. And it's literally the closest. At all times right now.
Here's the 5th line from the 56th page.
She hid like a rabbit, cowering still and silent for fear the predators would see or hear her if she moved. Even now, she couldn't break that conditioning.
FYI-I have no details about this one. I'm still writing it...it's contracted to Ballantine. That's it. Sorry!
About the Friday 56
Grab the book nearest you. Right now
Turn to page 56.
Find the fifth sentence.
Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like) along with these instructions on your blog or (if you do not have your own blog) in the comments section of this blog.
Post a link along with your post back to this blog.
Don't dig for your favorite book, the coolest, the most intellectual. Use the CLOSEST.
By the way, if you live in or near Atlanta, I'm signing tomorrow! Come see me... details...
4-5:30 in Decatur, GA at the Moonlight & Magnolias Conference...bookfair open to the public.
October 1
The Decatur Hotel & Conference Center
Decatur, GA
For other info on attending authors, check out the site...
September 29, 2011
IF YOU HEAR HER… ARC GIVEAWAY
So I've got a galley of IF YOU HEAR HER
A CRY IN THE WOODSThe scream Lena Riddle hears in the woods behind her house is enough to curdle her blood—she has no doubt that a woman is in real danger. Unfortunately, with no physical evidence, the local law officers in small-town Ash, Kentucky, dismiss her claim. But Lena knows what she heard—and it leaves her filled with fear and frustration.
Ezra King is on leave from the state police, but he can't escape the guilty memories that haunt his dreams. When he sees Lena, he is immediately drawn to her. He aches to touch her—to be touched by her—but is he too burdened by his tragic past to get close?
When Ezra hears her story of an unknown woman's screams, his instincts tell him that Lena's life is also at risk—and his desire to protect her is as fierce as his need to possess her.
This is an 'open to anybody' giveaway.
Want it? Leave a comment. That's it. I'll draw a winner next week and the winner's name will be posted to the blog. FYI, entering the contest means you've read my contest disclaimer and agree to the contest disclaimer. If you haven't read the disclaimer, please do so. The winner's name will be posted here and that's the winner's notification-I don't email the winner.
There ya go. Enter away...
**Please note...my spam filter is aggressive. Very aggressive...but I watch it and I clear out all legit links. It may take a day or two-both Nicole & I are going to be gone for a few days so we'll be clearing it out as we can, depending on internet access. If nothing else, we'll clear it out when we get back Sunday. So don't worry, if your comment doesn't appear, it's just being held in my mod queue-it catches some for weird & unusual reasons.
September 28, 2011
Writer Wednesdays… Sarah Makela
Today's Writer Wednesday is Sarah Makela
What's the one thing that remains unchanged during your writing process, from one book to another? (ie: Intensive plotting? Music?)
A: The one thing that remains unchanged during my writing process is the way I keep track of my progress and daily word count goals. I love my Excel spreadsheet. It keeps me aware of my deadline, so I know if I should change my pace if I get ahead or too far behind of where I should be.
What's the one piece of advice you'd give a new writer?
A: Don't give up! If you want it fiercely enough, you'll achieve it.
What's the one piece of advice you wish was wiped from the minds of writers everywhere?
A: I'd totally wipe away "Write What You Know." If I followed that and wrote solely what I know, my books would be so boring. I've never shot a handgun. I've never met a weretiger or a technomage. I've never been a private investigator. That's the beauty of research and the creative mind.
What's the one book you think everybody, writer or not, should read?
A: I'd say for everybody to read a book that happily whisks them away from everyday life. I started reading when I was younger, and it's helped me through some really challenging times.
Want to do the Writer Wednesday? Check it out here...
September 27, 2011
Bloggers…want a free copy of Hunters Declan & Tori?
Hey bloggers...Want to get a free copy of Hunters: Declan and Tori? If you help me spread the word about the reissue, you might be able to...
This fall, the rights on the Hunters books started reverting back to me. I plan on reissuing them all, with great covers, at lower prices. The first one, Hunters Declan and Tori is at $2.99 and it's out now.
Reissues, especially self-released ones, don't exactly get the promo push that new releases do, and of course, word of mouth is everything.
So, if you help me get the word out, I'll give away some down loads of Hunters: Declan and Tori
All you have to do to enter is post the info between the ______________ and then leave me the link here. I'll draw 5 bloggers to get a copy. No review necessary, although if you want to review it, hey, you're more than welcome to.
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Reissued at a new, lower price...available at ARe Nook & Kindle
Book 1
Tori McAdams was a sensible woman. She didn't believe in hocus-pocus, she didn't believe in ghosts, and she definitely didn't believe in vampires…not until the night she was attacked by one. Alone, starving and afraid, she doesn't know what's happening but at least she had somebody to turn to…
Declan Reilly was normally the last person she'd go to for help, but now he was the first on her list. He can help; she knows he can. She never could have planned on what happens next, though…the sexy detective is so much more than he appears.
Warning: This book contains violence, sex, more violence, a maniacal murderer, sex, more violence, and a menage or two thrown in for good measure. There are also sighs, happy endings, a romance, a hero, a heroine, and a little bit of falling in love.
**Please note this work has been previously published. While it's been edited, no new material has been added.
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The excerpt link goes to http://www.shilohwalker.com/website/?page_id=39
You can use this to grab the cover ...
September 26, 2011
Grimm Giveaway Winners…
First...the daily winners:
Anne Hope's Winner...
WINNER: Bookpushers
Suzanne McLeod's winner
WINNER: Viki S
Bonnie Dee & Marie Treaner
WINNER: Gigi Staub
Bettie Sharpe
WINNER: Jen B
Nadia Lee
WINNER: Harlem Huntress
Allison Pang
WINNER: Viki S
Thea Harrison
WINNER: Dara Young
And the winner of my prize...
Yelena Casale
Okay, guys... here is where it gets complicated.... I need you to email my admin, Nicole... not me. I'm getting ready to go out of town and when my inbox explodes, I lose things.
So email Nicole at grimmhunter.shilohwalkerATgmail.com with your name, the author who had your prize... ie: Yelena, Winner of Shiloh's Prize in the subject line.
In the email, please include your mailing address if you won:
Thea's prize
Allison's prize
Suzanne's prize
Shiloh's prize
In the email, please include the format of your choice (PDF, PRC, etc) if you won:
Bettie's prize
Nadia's prize
Bonnie & Marie's prize
Anne's prize
Thanks to everybody who entered and thanks to all of my authors who donated prizes and excerpts, guest blogs, etc!
Remember, all comments left during the daily Grimm Giveaway are entered for the big giveaway...info here. Make sure you've read my disclaimer-all winners will be posted to my blog and that's your notification. If you don't check back...you don't know if you've won. More info on the Grimm giveaway link.
Dying is hard enough... coming back to life is brutal.
read more...
September 25, 2011
He's coming…
They kept whispering that...
We were there at Actor's Theatre of Louisville for Dracula last night. It was awesome. There was a new Dracula, I believe, and a new Renfield. Both were great. I really got a kick out of the ending this year...
Image from Actor's Theatre website
September 24, 2011
Hunters Declan and Tori…now at Nook & Kindle as well!
ARe | Smashwords | Nook | Kindle
revised...available in ebook only
Tori McAdams was a sensible woman. She didn't believe in hocus-pocus, she didn't believe in ghosts, and she definitely didn't believe in vampires…not until the night she was attacked by one. Alone, starving and afraid, she doesn't know what's happening but at least she had somebody to turn to…
Declan Reilly was normally the last person she'd go to for help, but now he was the first on her list. He can help; she knows he can. She never could have planned on what happens next, though…the sexy detective is so much more than he appears.
Warning: This book contains violence, sex, more violence, a maniacal murderer, sex, more violence, and a menage or two thrown in for good measure. There are also sighs, happy endings, a romance, a hero, a heroine, and a little bit of falling in love.
**Please note this work has been previously published. While it's been edited, no new material has been added.
By the way...before anybody asks...if you saw the cover a few days ago, yes, it's a little different. Don't ask. O.o
September 23, 2011
Helping Harry…
A friend told me about this extraordinary kid and asked me if I'd be willing to write a short article to put in a collection of essays to help raise money for his charity, Help Harry Help Others. An 11 yr old kid who an inoperable brain tumor who wants to help others. Yes. I can do that.
All proceeds from this essay collection will be going to Harry's Charity. There are some excerpts and such, but the essays are from writers...about...writing 
Again, all proceeds are going to the charity. It would be great if you could grab a copy and help spread the word about this amazing kid.
And if you're so inclined...you can buy it at Smashwords now. It will be at Kindle & Nook once they get it uploaded.
http://www.helpothershelpharry.org/ (for people to donate to Harry directly, set up by his supporters)
http://www.helpharryhelpothers.com/ (Harry's site, buy bracelets and/or donate to CRUK)
http://authorshelpingharry.blogspot.com/ (the blog for the project)
https://www.facebook.com/Authors4Harry (the FB page)
The Friday 56…The Departed
It's the closest...cuz I'm editing.
"He . . ." Tiffany looked away. She chewed on her lip, her eyes
closed. Then quietly she whispered, "Everybody loved Tristan.
He was a good guy, you know? People . . . they listened to him.
Even me."
About the Friday 56
Grab the book nearest you. Right now
Turn to page 56.
Find the fifth sentence.
Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like) along with these instructions on your blog or (if you do not have your own blog) in the comments section of this blog.
Post a link along with your post back to this blog.
Don't dig for your favorite book, the coolest, the most intellectual. Use the CLOSEST.
