I am so delighted to reveal the cover of Enlightened, the second book in A.L. Waddington’s Eve series.
The book doesn’t officially release until April 21, but the author is offering 20 e-book copies of its prequel, Essence, from now through March 10! Click on the code below for details.
But first, feast your eyes on this gorgeous illustration. I absolutely LOVE the colors!
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If you like multi-generational stories and have ever wondered what your neighbors are up to, you might want to take a literary visit to Clarence Bay. Created by Joan Leacott, the shoreline community is the namesake for her contemporary romance series. I’m happy to welcome her here today to discuss her work.
After the interview, leave a comment for a chance to win e-copies of the first two books in the Clarence Bay series, ABOVE SCANDAL and SIGHT FOR SORE EYES.
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1. Your contemporary romance series is set in a place called Clarence Bay, “where the neighbors will keep your secrets.” Is this based on any real location? Where did the inspiration come from?
My husband and I have had a cottage on the shores of beautiful Georgian Bay for fifteen years. The nearest town for shopping is Parry Sound. Over the years, we’ve grown fond of the place, attended festivals and fireworks, done the cruises. The town is situated between the deep forest and rock of the Canadian Shield and the clear, island-dotted waters of Georgian Bay. The town has a human history spanning aboriginal settlement, through the lumber era, to modern tourism. A long history combined with awe-inspiring geography makes Parry Sound the perfect stand-in for Clarence Bay.
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2. The first volume centers around three different women, all from a different generation within the same family. What can readers expect in the second volume?
I love multi-generational stores told from multiple points of view, so that’s what I write. In Sight for Sore Eyes, a pair of scheming seniors have matchmaking on their minds. Jean is the heroine Emma’s grandmother and Horace is the hero Asher’s grandfather. Little do Jean and Horace know, they’re about to get caught in their own trap. Continue reading
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Join me this afternoon for Desperately Ever After’s big release celebration! From 1-5 p.m., I’ll be plugging into the Twitterverse to talk about my novel, writing, dogs, fairy tales, beating the winter blues, and whatever else strikes your fancy. I also have FIVE e-books to give away–one every hour! You get one entry for doing each of the following:
• Following me on Twitter
• Liking my Facebook page (if you’ve already done this, “like” my status instead)
• Tweeting #DesperatelyEverAfter
• Signing up for exclusive e-mails
Do all four by 1 p.m. for a total of twenty chances!
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Rather than signaling the end of a fairy tale, tonight midnight signals the beginning of mine!
Finally, the e-book version of Desperately Ever After is out! Click here for all the nifty info ;)
Print copies are RIGHT behind, so check back for that announcement shortly (or, better yet, sign up for e-mail updates by clicking here).
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Well, it’s been one heck of a week!
After revealing the cover of Desperately Ever After on Monday, I was floored to receive 37 entries to the e-book giveaway! But even more than that, your super supportive feedback pasted a smile on my face for two days straight and gave me the mojo I need to face what’s next: the early bird e-book release tomorrow, and the print book release next week. I’m truly floating on air, so thank you all!
Then, two days later, the lovely Ruth Mancini shared her fantastic publishing story and offered up a copy of Swimming Upstream to one lucky winner as well. Thanks a million again to Ruth for reminding us all that if we believe in ourselves and don’t let the naysayers win, we can achieve anything!
Congratulations to Kristy (aka Feltenk) and Bridget, respectively, for holding the lucky numbers. Your prizes are on the way.
For those of you still hoping to snag a free copy Continue reading
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Sometimes, the best days are those during which absolutely nothing happens. This weekend, I could think of nothing better than sitting beside the Christmas tree, clicking away on my laptop while Hubby watched football by my side and Puppy cuddled near the crackling wood stove.
Of course, if this was an everyday occurrence, I might be bored out of my mind (as it is, my mind finds resting on often impossible task). But as 2013 draws to a close, I find myself at peace and grateful for so many things: a family reconnection in Ireland, Christmas lights, an enchanted week in Kauai, a dear old friend’s wedding, an afternoon stroll with my husband and our adorable dog. But even as I say goodbye to the year that brought me those memories, I’m thrilled over the promise of 2014. Continue reading
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Today, the extremely talented Jennifer Laam joins us to answer some questions about her debut novel, THE SECRET DAUGHTER OF THE TSAR. It is a historical reimagining of the Russian Revolution and the fate of the Romanov blood line, as told through three fascinating women.
After the interview, leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of her book!
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1. THE SECRET DAUGHTER OF THE TSAR tells the amazing story of what could have happened if Tsar Nicholas II had a fifth daughter who escaped Russia before the revolution. What attracted you to this period of history and to the Romanov family?
I feel attracted to times of upheaval. I grew interested in Russian History during the events leading to the collapse of the Soviet Union. From there, I started reading about the first Russian Revolution in 1917 and Rasputin and the last royal family. I think I was most drawn to the beauty of their lives, at least on the surface, and the juxtaposition of that beauty with the sad state of the country politically and the family’s ultimate fate. Continue reading
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It’s possible I learned about it in school at some point, but my first memorable encounter with the Romanov family came from a 1997 animated film called “Anastasia.” The protagonist had red hair (always a plus), the songs were catchy (hello, “Journey to the Past”), and I had an embarrassingly large crush on the hero, despite the fact that he was a cartoon.
It was a fun, lighthearted movie that I later found out was as realistic as Santa Claus.
Fast forward a decade, when I stumbled upon a historical documentary about the Russian Revolution and the eventual extrajudicial killing of the entire Romanov family (from the tsar to the maid to 13-year-old Alexei). Continue reading
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I found this post by Dahlia Adler a few months ago and loved it. For some reason, it seemed perfect for a rainy Friday. Whether you’re a writer or a reader, it offers some good insight.
Read it, comment, and then head on over to The Daily Dahlia for more.
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If you enjoy Skipping Midnight, fairy tales or puppies (and come on, who doesn’t like puppies?) please head over to Facebook and “like” my page. Who knows, maybe it’s a wizard in disguise and doing so will grant you eternal good karma. Just sayin’…
Non-writers, we love you. We really do. We love how badly you want us to succeed, how badly you want to give us advice, and the incredible amount of support you give with your words and wallets. You are amazing. And when you try to make suggestions as to how we should go about publishing our books, it’s not you we’re frustrated at, exactly. We know that writing looks easy; it’s something we’ve all had to do in school a zillion times. And we know we’re not all getting paid for it yet, and that makes it look like it’s just this fun little thing we do to pass the time or indulge our insanity, and yes, it is that too.
But here’s the thing: it’s hard work. It’s time-consuming. It’s soul-sucking. And it’s so, so much more than you think it is. It’s something that requires a lot more…
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There from the beginning
The great Jennifer Weiner (author of Good in Bed, In Her Shoes, and, my personal favorite, Goodnight Nobody) doesn’t need to give advice to the legions of writers salivating over her wild success. With 10 bestsellers and 11 million copies in print, she could easily spend the rest of her life in seclusion, mailing out manuscripts for instant publication, and cashing in royalty checks. Instead, she is constantly going on Twitter to make adoring fans laugh; on Facebook to provide glimpses into her life; and all over the web to answer questions and make hope-swollen writers feel a little bit at ease.
A few years ago, when I decided to stop dreaming about becoming a novelist and do something about it, I found a great deal of guidance from a spot on her website. In addition to the numerous pages reflecting her success, there was one titled “For Writers.”
It was filled with great advice. But the best, hands down, was this: GET A DOG Continue reading
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