Archive for November, 2011
November 27th, 2011
Technically, in the U.S., this is a holiday weekend (Thanksgiving was Thursday, then came Black Friday and next up is CyberMonday). This is our kickoff to the major Christmas/New Year’s sales gateway. The lights are going up, and red green and gold are everywhere to be seen.Because of the holidays (which involve a lot of [...]
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November 23rd, 2011
I’ve been hosting a lot of guest posts this month, mostly because I’m overwhelmed with work and trying to get a handle on what needs to get done in the next year (a lot, and I’ll update about some exciting new projects on Friday, I hope). But it is snowing this morning, and I couldn’t [...]
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November 22nd, 2011
I’m hosting author KJ Steele one more time — I couldn’t resist, since she had such an interesting question for everyone. Please leave a comment if you find the question interesting, too! And the Question Is: Have you ever wondered if you can be born into the wrong life? It is a question I have [...]
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November 20th, 2011
Time for another installment of The Ex-Files. First, though, big news! The Fairy Tale Bride is FREE on Kindle and Nook. The price is raised at Smashwords and iTunes, but Amazon and B&N are still free, so check it out if you like historical romance. I’m happy to say that Miranda and Simon’s story is [...]
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November 18th, 2011
Please welcome author KJ Steele to the blog. Could you please tell us a little about your book? No Story to Tell is a story about Victoria Lackey, a once promising dancer who now finds herself trapped in a passionless marriage, and arid existence. Upon meeting Elliot, a sensual artist who has recently moved into the [...]
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November 17th, 2011
Please welcome author Gregory Earls to the blog today. He’s going to talk about how using real life experience is a great way to find inspiration. And, on the flip side, how hard it is to convince some readers that you haven’t experienced everything your character has! My novel, Empire Of Light, is of the Urban [...]
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November 16th, 2011
Please welcome author Crystal Connor to the blog. We need to congratulate her, as her novel was a finalist in the 20011 International Book Awards. Congrats, Crystal! I grew up telling spooky little campfire style stories at slumber parties. We’d make a tent in the bedroom, and the only source of light would be from [...]
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November 11th, 2011
Please welcome David Rocklin to the blog today. The author of The Luminist, he found his inspiration in the poignant photography of one woman who captured images of people long gone. What inspired you to write your first book?Do you have a specific writing style? I was inspired by a visit to the Getty Museum [...]
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November 10th, 2011
Please welcome author James Mace to the blog today. He’s going to answer questions about how ancient Rome inspired his newest book. If you’re a fellow history lover — or a fellow soldier — you will enjoy! What inspired you to write your first book? I drew my inspiration from a variety of sources. Foremost, [...]
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November 6th, 2011
As promised, you get two chapters of The Ex-Files this week, to make up for my falling behind in the last few weeks. Also, for those of you who’ve hung in with me, as a reward — The Fairy Tale Bride is now FREE for a limited time on B&N, Apple, Sony, etc. (but not [...]
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