All These Secrets #indielicious

It's Sunday. You knew that. But what you don't know is that I pitched Shattered Secrets, and now a bunch of agents are interested in reading more of it. How cool is that? I know! So, while I'm skimming my book one last time before sending it off to them, please pray for me and my fingernails. Not sure I'll have many left when this is over. This week's teaser comes in the form of Derick's POV. Squee. I LOVE DERICK. He's so much fun to write. Enjoy! "Derick,...

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Zarconian Island #newrelease #cqchat

Today I have fellow Curiosity Quills author, Aja Hannah, dropping in. I've asked her the most wonderful question ever--the same one I always ask. What part of you is in your main character. Take it away, Aja! ~The first editor who ever read my novel had thick glasses and she towered above me in a splattered-colored chair at the Maryland Writers Conference. I was still painfully shy in those days and I could not keep my eyes on her pink face....

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Are You Green?

So, I was browsing Facebook, as I do on so many occasions, and came across a picture linked to Stephenie Meyer's author account. (If you don't know who SM is, where the hell have you been the last few years?) Anyway, I scrolled down and found a rant written by another author that linked to Stephenie's page. The rant went something like this: ANGRY GUY: Wow...aliens that invade humans by taking over bodies....then add a romance...we all knew...

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Bad News #indielicious

Hey everyone! Well, the contest from last week didn't work out. I didn't expect it would. I whipped up my logline in a flash, and well, since my novel is a genre-bender and I called Shattered Secrets a YA Fantasy, the judges were probably left scratching their heads after the first 250 words. I'm not offended. In fact, part of me is relieved. More about that later. For now, we dive deeper into my made up character's problems. Dad and Mom chased...

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January Black #review

****REVIEW****  I've thought about this book for days, now, and it just won't leave me alone. You see, January Black is haunting. The story takes place in a futuristic society where you're never really sure if Matty and everyone around him are on a different planet, in a dystopian future, or what. It's kind of confusing, and that's half the fun. Matty is a troublemaker. Well, his teachers think so anyway. I think they're just jealous...

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Wilde's Army is on SALE!

It's the Luck o' the Irish! Leprechauns struck and changed the price of MANY of Curiosity Quills' titles to 99 cents. Wilde's Fire is there, and so is Wilde's Army! Check out the other great books, and get to downloading. The sale does not last long. Once Upon a Changeling by V.J. Chambers  Cappuccino Heaven by Michelle Wright  The Space Whiskey Death Chronicles by William Vtika 18 Things by Jamie Ayres The Charge...

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Jerky Boys #indielicious

Do I even need to tell you what today is? Didn't think so. Happy day-that-shall-not-be-mentioned-day. I'm bringing you another teaser from Shattered Secrets. I mean, really, would you expect anything else? I entered this bad boy into a contest the other day, and I've been biting my nails ever since. You can yell at Jessa Russo, Mom and Dad. It's all her fault. Anyhoo. Last week, Derick visited Abby in the hospital, and before he left, he gave...

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Colour Wielders #cover reveal

A couple years ago, I sat down and started writing a book. I hadn't realized how much that would change my life. Shortly after completing the first draft of Wilde's Fire, I met Dawna Raver through a critique partner matching site. I'd already encountered a few wackos through the service, so I was insanely on edge about reading her work and marking it up. But, after a chapter or two, lots of google chats, and many phone calls later, I knew...

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Dreamscape Cover Reveal!

When Christie Rich told me she was looking for help with her cover reveal tour, I jumped at the chance. LOOK AT THAT COVER! Very pretty, and makes me want to know what the heck she has in her hand. Right? Check out the blurb: Every night before Amelia falls asleep she makes a wish to dream of him – the man who calls her to their beautiful private oasis, her sanctuary where she is free of her greedy landlord’s threats. But tonight, he will not...

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The Charge #newrelease

Well, it's time for another promotional post for a dear friend of mine. Sharon Bayliss and I met through Curiosity Quills Press. She submitted her novel to us, and I had the pleasure of reading it. Now, she's published. All thanks to mwah. Okay, some of that might have to do with her talent. But only some of it! I asked Sharon the same thing I ask every author: What Part of You is in Your Main Character. Here's her response! Krystal Wade asked...

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Overprotective Fathers #indielicious

Happy Sunday, everyone. This week has been AMAZING. You've all contributed to my dream, helping me reach the top of the Amazon Charts with ALL THREE OF MY BOOKS. So, before I go on any longer, I just want to THANK YOU. Thank you for supporting me, for believing in me, for encouraging me. Thank you for reading my books and spreading the news and coming back here every week for more. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Now, onto Shattered Secrets....

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IndieGirlCon!

Well, it's finally happened. I've decided to attend a conference! When Rebecca Rynecki e-mailed and asked if I'd share a booth with her, I nearly fell over. A) someone wanted to share a booth with me, and B) my husband said I should go. Take note, this event occurs February 22, 2014 (a Saturday). I'll be gone a whole weekend, having girl time and promoting my books-- --and he SAID I SHOULD GO. God bless my husband. Three kids all to himself...

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Wilde's Fire On Sale . . . FREE

March 4th – 6th only, the unforgettable fantasy, Wilde's Fire, will be Free on Amazon! Make sure you download your copy and tell all your friends! Link To Amazon for those of you who want to "buy" the book now: WILDE'S FIRE "An unforgettable experience in magic, adventure, and love. I was immediately captivated by the story and couldn't stop turning pages." - Vicki Keire, Best-Selling YA Author "Krystal Wade's world of war, prophecy, and darkness...

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Smoke is Never a Good Thing #indielicious

It's Sunday, which means it's time for another little teaser from Shattered Secrets. Yep, you either love this day or hate it. :-) If you visited last week, you know Miss Abby tried escaping, only to fall off the couch and break her shoulder . . . but, Boredas, the nicer of the two kidnappers--if you call kidnappers nice--performed a painful inspection and discovered her shoulder was "merely" dislocated. OUCH, right? He's told her a few things...

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