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Blog postWhen I was your age...
Okay, maybe I sound like a grandpa, but it's true. Times have changed... for writers and readers that is.
In the past, a book would come out with enthusiasm and hit the shelves. Maybe it would do well, maybe not so well, but eventually the book would disappear from the bookstore. And unless you were a big name, the book would be lost only to be found in a discount bin at a used book store.
Now, fans can find you at any time. You can play with promo -
Blog postWinner Announcement!
...and Rafflecopter Giveaway!
I am elated to announce that my novel, GAME OF LOVE, is the winner of Outstanding “Romance” in the 2016 IAN Book of the Year awards.
It took five years to publish this novel. Five years of doubt, rewrites, rejections, edits, giving up, giving in, and finally finding the team that put Gemma and Andre's story out into the world.
Since then, the book has won multiple awards. I am honored and humbled. Thank you for the -
Blog postA Beautiful Story
Today I have the pleasure of reviewing Amanda Hager's debut novel WITHOUT BORDERS. There are books that are meant to rile you up; books that take you on an emotional rollercoaster; and then there are books that as you read through the pages you hope no one will bother you. You hope they'll just leave you alone. You want to find your favorite sofa, have hot coffee supplied to you on a perpetual basis, and if possible, a bit of rain outside would bring the whole experience -
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Blog postWhat's better than a cover reveal? Two cover reveals!
Today's the day for a dual cover reveal: OF SCIONS AND MEN by Courtney Sloan and GYRE by Jessica Gunn! Both books are in the New Adult category and are being published by Curiosity Quills Press.
Here's a bit about each book:
OF SCIONS AND MEN by Courtney Sloan (February 22nd, 2016)
Geopolitical babysitting while arresting preternatural killers, it’s just the daily grind for Scion Rowan Brady. Brash and sarcastic, Rowan -
Blog postThankful for our Veterans
I was going to write a long post, explaining why I want to contribute. I wrote multiple drafts, but in the end I deleted all of them. I realized I was trying to justify and explain and hopefully convince others that this was a good thing to do. In the end, I'm doing this because veterans matter. As you know, I write stories of second chances and I believe that our veterans deserve a second chance.
I will donate every penny I earn from the book royalties in t -
Blog postFour years ago today...I was printing out copies of a fledgeling manuscript that at the time was named "Aces."
I was about to share pages from my first complete novel.
I was preparing my luggage.
I was rechecking my hotel reservations at the Newport Beach Hyatt.
I was nervous.
I wanted to cancel my registration.
I was about to attend my very first writers' conference.
I questioned my sanity.
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Blog postCover RevealInconceivable!
I am honored to be part of this exciting Cover Reveal for debut novelist, Tegan Wren. Her novel, INCONCEIVABLE! is scheduled for released on November 16th, 2015.
I read about this novel months ago and instantly knew this is the type of novel that I'd plow through. But I'm getting ahead of myself: First the Cover! But be sure to come back because I hope to land an advanced copy and review the book before release!
INCONCEIVABLE! Cover
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Blog postBody Check!
There are no penalties in this debut novel by Sophia Henry. This fun, fantastic book came out on September 1st, 2015. I've been patiently waiting my turn to review and promote a great book in a new series!
The Blurb
She closed her heart long ago. He just wants to open her mind. For fans of Toni Aleo and Sawyer Bennett, the debut of Sophia Henry’s red-hot Detroit Pilots series introduces a hockey team full of complicated men who fight for love.
Auden Berezin is -
Blog postThe Power of Music
I've blogged about this before: music is an important element of my writing.
When a new concept is developing, one of the first things I do is build the playlist for the book. As the name suggests, I go through songs in my library that evoke the right image and mood. The song may influence a scene, a chapter, a line of dialogue... sometimes an entire scene.
This is how it starts and by the time I'm about a quarter of the way into writing the boo -
Blog postWhen "Thank You" Just Doesn't Cut It
It has been three weeks today, since my debut novel GAME OF LOVE was officially released. So much has happened since then that it feels like it's been months not weeks.
Let's recap what has happened so far:The book was granted the 5-Star Review by Readers' Favorite which is why the book now carries their emblem 31 reviews on Amazon with an average score of 4.8/5.047 ratings/reviews on Goodreads w -
Blog postSometimes you have to Rearrange Your Planned Life
I'm very excited to be part Annika Sharma's Review Tour.
Why you ask? Because this book had my heart in knots. How will she choose? Who will she choose? What about--sorry... I did it again. First things first! The beautiful cover and some details about the book...
THE REARRANGED LIFE, by Annika Sharma
Genre: Interracial, contemporary-romance
Publisher: Curiosity Quills Press
Date of Release: M -
Blog postAn Amazing Debut!
Back in late March, I shared the cover for this debut novel. Based on the blurb I knew this would be a special one. I didn't realize just how special. I read it in ONE SITTING. I'm getting ahead of myself. First things first!
The Blurb...
There's a drawer I never open. It holds a picture I never look at. It reminds me of a day I hate to remember, but I'll never forget.
I'd give anything to be like the other girls on campus. Going to -
Blog postFIVE STAR Review for GAME OF LOVE
In advance of the May 4th release of my novel, I am very excited to announce that Readers' Favorite has given GAME OF LOVE a shiny Five Star Review.
Let me be clear. Every single review, every tweet, email, and message is as valuable as the other. I am honored and humbled. It is always about the reader and what my stories do for them.
What makes this special is that Readers' Favorite has a reach that will introduce my st -
Blog postCalling All Tennis and #TeamVika Fans!
GIVEAWAY OFFICIALLY CLOSED ON JUNE 2, 2015
Victoria Azarenka Autographed GAME OF LOVE t-shirt and more!
Game of Love officially releases world-wide on May 4th, 2015!
So how do we celebrate this epic day?
With an epic Giveaway!
Some background first...
If you know tennis, you know the name Victoria Azarenka (Vika). She was the former #1 player in the world just over a year ago. She's won two Grand -
Blog postDuring a Delayed Penalty The Odds Are Against You!
I have a soft spot for sports romance novels (shocking, right?). Sophia Henry's debut new adult novel, Delayed Penalty is just that (Random House/Flirt). This is book one of "A Pilots Hockey Novel." In full disclosure, I'm looking forward to this one because the author is awesome on so many levels so I am hopeful because if only 5% of her brilliance comes through in her book, then it promises to be a great one!
The C -
Blog postThe Emotional Lifecycle
Your book is added to Goodreads!
And you want to just...
Then in one magical moment, this happens...
And you feel gooood!
Then this happens...
You wanted it, you got it, now you feel like...
Then you get this!
And your happy dance is so epic you throw out your hip...
In the very next moment you realize this will happen too. Eventually...
So you calm down, feel than -
Blog postHow Long Do You Hold On?
Today I am lucky enough to participate in the cover reveal of Jessica Ruddick's new adult debut novel, LETTING GO. Read the brief blurb below and you'll see this is my type of book. The novel will be released on May 25th by Entangled Embrace. I haven't read this on yet, but when I do, you can be sure I'll write all about it.
The Cover:
Blurb:
How long do you hold on?
Cori Elliott likes order. Her schedule, her social life...even her GPA is p -
Blog postTHIRTY-ONE DAYS TO GO AND..
The doorbell rang...
The nice Fedex man gave me this...
Then I opened it...
Then I hugged the book for a bit and remembered how many times I almost gave up on her. How many times I was told, "Maybe this one isn't the one." How many times I thought, "Maybe this dream is just a dream."
But now I hold it in my hands. Gemma and Andre's story is being read even before it's been officially published. It's real. Thank -
Blog postSometimes you have to Rearrange Your Planned Life
I'm very excited about this book. Annika is my literary agency sister and publisher sister. So she's my sister-sister! More importantly, the story she's written is my type of tale. Sometimes the life you think you're supposed to have isn't the one that presents itself.
BOOK & AUTHOR INFO:
The Rearranged Life by Annika Sharma
Published by: Curiosity Quills Press
Publication date: May 15th 2015 -
Blog postAnother Stunning Book Cover
May is shaping up to be a great reading month. Marie Meyer's debut new adult novel, ACROSS THE DISTANCE releases on May 5th from Grand Central/Forever Yours. I am honored that I am among the first to reveal this cover for a few reasons: (1) The author is a genuinely good person. (2) The book sounds fantastic, and (3) the cover. I mean. Look at the cover! Wait, I'm getting ahead of myself....
The Blurb...
There's a drawer I never open. I -
Blog postIs It May Yet?
May holds to be a promising month. There are three, count them three novels by debut new adult novelists that are on my radar. The first is RUN AWAY by Laura Salters which will release on May 19th from Harper Collins Impulse. I'm really excited about this one. The premise of the book is filled with intrigue, the blurb itself has a dark tone, and the cover... well, you'll be the judge. Clearly I think it's a perfect cover for this story. Enough blabbering, Ara!
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Blog postOne Month Ago I Showed you the Cover...Today, we Open the Kimono!
Hopefully that got your attention, because Missing Pieces is a gem in the vastly overcrowded world of dystopian novels.
First the book summary:
Your family is the most important part of your life. Your families are the people you love, and love is what separates us from scoundrels and criminals. It maintains order. Your parents, your sibling, and your Partner are the ones you love. There should never, ever -
Blog postIt's (almost) here!
Meredith Tate's debut new adult novel, Missing Pieces from Simon & Schuster is nearly here. But while I impatiently wait (is it March 3rd yet?), I am honored to be among the first to reveal the cover. And what a cover it is. Powerful in its simplicity yet full of depth and beautiful colors that pull you in.
Do yourself a favor and read the summary below, then follow the author. You'll quickly find this is one book you'll want to pre-order. Go ahead -
Blog postAn epic announcement on World Nutella Day!
As you may know by now, I am a big Nutella fan. I don't mean I'm big, as in large, although I could stand to lose an ounce or two. What I do mean is that I love Nutella.
So it should come as no surprise that Nutella makes an appearance in my debut novel, Game of Love in a scene where Gemma, a world-class athlete, decides to indulge and share a Nutella croissant with Andre. This is symbolic of freedom from her old way of bein -
Blog postI tried to pretend that my friend Kerry Schafer had not asked if I wanted to participate in the Virtual Cookie Exchange Blog Hop.
I had a legitimate excuse. She asked just before Thanksgiving so I was busy... and stuff. But I have a hard time saying no to friends. So although I will be very liberal with my interpretation of the word Cookie (I'm a writer, I'm allowed to do that), I am providing a recipe from my vaults -- my secret sauce if you will.
Here we go!
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