Unlocked Release Date

Well, after a lot of umming and ahhing, I've settled on a final release date for the final book in The Alpha Group. Unlocked will be coming to you on August 18th. I know this is a few weeks later than I initially indicated, and I know that sucks a lot, but as much as I want you all to have your copies ASAP, it's for the best.

When I started writing this series, I made myself a promise I'd be as transparent as possible with you all. I know the structure is a bit unorthodox (long novellas with cliffhangers) which I've blogged about before, and I wanted to make sure everyone knew what they were getting into. That meant posting how many parts there were, their titles, and some projected release dates.

Unfortunately, to put it simply, I overestimated myself. I'm still very new to all of this, and I was just so keen to get the conclusion to everyone that I set myself a deadline that left me no wiggle room at all. In retrospect, two months between books was always verging on too ambitious. The second part of the series flowed out of me fairly easily, and if I'd been able to maintaing that pace I'd have been okay, but the third has been much tougher. There's more elements to juggle and I've hit a few brick walls, and couple that with some personal issues that slowed me down, and it means I can't quite hit the July date I wanted. I could try and rush it out the door, but you, me, and the story all deserve better than that.

I'm super sorry to let you down. I feel awful. I hate not being able to keep my word. Hopefully you can all forgive me. It's only a few weeks extra! I will make it up to you with an awesome release day giveaway, and lots of teasers in the interim =)
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Published on July 02, 2013 07:53 Tags: maya-cross, the-alpha-group, unlocked
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message 1: by Joan (new)

Joan No need for apologies, you books are well worth the wait!!!!!! I can't wait until August 18th. Thank you


message 2: by Amiee (new)

Amiee Was wondering when Unlocked was coming out have been checking Amazon constantly! Thanks for the update :)


message 3: by Darreth (new)

Darreth What!? I think it is awesome that we are getting it this year! No worries, your fans understand. I mean J.R Ward has a year in between, so what is a few extra weeks :)


message 4: by Hengy (new)

Hengy Etebar Maya - thank you so very much for the release date of this year and not next year. thank you thank you and thank you again. You are awesome writer. Love all of your works.

BIG AND HUGE FAN - As Always yours, Hengy


message 5: by Kaleigh (new)

Kaleigh Maya-
I find it necessary to tell you that your books are amazing! I could not put either of them down and I can not wait for the third one to be released next month. I will be counting the days. I know you mentioned these are the first books that you have wrote in this genre and I must say bravo! Please keep writing them, you have done an amazing job...Thanks for writing these stories. HAPPY READER HERE!!!!


message 6: by Writer (new)

Writer Dear Maya,

You are certainly one of a kind! From the very first blog you wrote explaining and breaking down the cost of publishing a book and everything that entails writing and publishing, you already had me. You had me when I read Locked, I like your style of writing, I like the way you featured the heroine and not just the hero which is fairly common in most books. I am in awe that despite your very limited pace in a race of time to get Unlocked available to us, you take the time to post and explain to us why the delay ( which is actually fast compared to months or a year wait in some books ) so take your time, us loyal fans of yours will wait patiently and gladly.

My best to you! ^: ~
Mila


message 7: by Marilyn (new)

Marilyn No worries, there's no need to apologize! I'm sure it'll be worth the wait. Can't wait to read it! Thank you for your honesty and for taking the time to notify your readers. That says a lot. I'm excited that I'll head back to school with Sebastian Locke fresh on my mind;)


message 8: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie Appreciate the honesty here. I still am looking forward to reading the series.


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