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7/14/2018

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7/14/18

I have so much news to share.  Some of it's good news and some of it's bad news, and I'm really hoping you and LT3 will forgive me for the bad news.  Let me get all of the bad out of the way first. 

I am a very, very bad author.  I struggled so much with the edits for The Coup and the Prince.  It was ridiculous considering how short the story is, but for some reason those damned edits just wouldn't go.  I finally got them back to LT3, but I was beyond late.  There is no way Coup will be released on time and it's all my fault.  I'll let you know what LT3 decides to do about it, but for the interim I will continue to wallow in misery for my incompetence. 

The next bit of bad news is that the audio book for Supernatural Consultant: Volume Two will be delayed indefinitely.  I know some of you had expressed interest in Volume Two, which is why I reached out to LT3 about it.  Sales for Volume One just weren't high enough to justify putting Volume Two into audio.  LT3 is still interested in doing it, but it's been pushed back to the bottom of the to-do list.  The second that changes I'll let you all know. 

The last bit of bad news is Paint, Guns, Money, & Love is out of print.  It wasn't selling well and it wasn't my best work, so it was decided to let it go.  I have a feeling it won't be missed, but I'm still sad it's gone. 

And now, finally, on to the good news! 

The response for Ground of Insurrection has been phenomenal.  I haven't seen a single negative review!  A few bits of constructive criticism, but overall everyone has really enjoyed it.  Reading all those wonderful reviews really lifted my spirits when I needed it most, so thank you to everyone that read and reviewed. 

The Coup and the Prince is available for pre-order at LT3 for a 15% discount.  You can get your copy reserved today: https://lessthanthreepress.com/books...

I have been working on Ge-Mi.  No, part two hasn't grown, but I finally started organizing book two.  Each book in this series will be split into two parts and Di-Na, the second book in the series, not only has a name, but it has its two main characters.  I hope you'll love Kay and Sierra as much as Taylor and Nevada.  Now that I've gotten all of that figured out, I'm really hoping to return to finishing Ge-Mi: Part Two.  Feel free to check out the summaries and such on my current projects page. 

I have seen the first draft covers for The Coup and the Prince and for Heartbeat and they are perfect.  I'm really looking forward to sharing the final versions with all of you, so check back for a cover reveal post soon! 

All I have left on my to-do list this weekend are the edits for If A Butterfly Don't Fly.  I put them off while I was figuring out Coup.  I'm hoping because this is the second round, the edits will be easy.  We'll see, but I'm going to start working on them as soon as I finish giving The Sentinel's Prophesy one last check.  I am going to get Prophesy submitted to LT3 today. 

And that's it for all my news.  I'll keep you all appraised as I learn more and I'm hoping next time it will be all good news. 
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News: Coming Soon and Not So Soon

11/7/2017

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11/7/17

LT3 and I have been sending emails back and forth.  I've asked far too many questions and probably annoyed the heck out of them (sorry!), but it was very productive nonetheless.  I now have lots of news to share with you.  First, the cover for Supernatural Consultant, Volume Two has arrived!  Volume Two is the second print compilation in the series and will include Dragon Detective, Dragon Soldier, Dragon Adventure, and Dragon Home.  LT3's plan was to try to get it to the printer today, so--barring human error and unforeseen circumstances--it should be for sale sometime next week.  I will let you know when it's up on LT3's site.  I know Amazon and some of the other online stores take a bit longer, but at least you'll know when to start looking. 

Second, Volume Two has been included in the list of books to be turned into audiobooks.  I believe it is currently third on the list and audiobooks take time to make, so look for it to be available next February, March, or April.  I'm hoping to be able to pin down a more exact date when the book is sent to the voice actor. 

Third, LT3 and the editor for Kelpie Blue conferenced and came to the same conclusion I did: a January release date for Kelpie Blue--given the extent of the edits--just wasn't realistic.  LT3 provided me with a new release date instead.  Look for Kelpie Blue to be in your hands on March 21, 2018. 

And, don't forget to pre-order your copy of Hadash Aviv, my short spy thriller.  It will be released in just over a month, on December 13, 2017 and (if you haven't read it before) I think you'll really like it.  It's a reprint, so check your ebook libraries to see whether you already purchased it, and then if you haven't go grab your copy today: https://lessthanthreepress.com/books...
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News: Audio Books and Sales

12/11/2016

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12/11/16
  • Coming Soon: The first three books in my Supernatural Consultant series--Dragon Consultant, Dragon Deception, and Dragon Dilemma--will be arriving in audio book this month.  I don't have an exact date, but I will definitely let you know as soon as I learn it.  The audio books for my Dragon's Hoard series were a big hit and I'm really hoping you'll enjoy Supernatural Consultant just as much.  And, yes, for those who are worried, the next books in the series will also become audiobooks, but it probably won't be until after Dragon Home is published. 

  • Ner Li is coming out in just a few days.  Thanks to LT3's huge holiday sale, you can get it for 28% off if you buy before December 14th.  The Case of the Wandering Wolves is also 28% off until the end of the holiday sale.  Plus, every single one of my books in LT3's catalogue is also on sale for 15% off.  This is a great opportunity to stock up. 
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News: What I'm Working on Now

10/25/2016

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10/25/16
  • I have been writing, but I can't stick to one story.  I added a bit to If A Butterfly Don't Fly, then switched to Ge-Mi: Part Two, then added 1k words to my story with the awkward working title of Coliseum Story.  I've also worked on Ground of Resurrection and another story with a working title of Coup.  If I could stick to one story, maybe I would feel like I was making progress, but I'm still feeling a bit stuck.  Of course, a few months ago I wasn't able to write anything.  Some writing is considerably better than no writing at all.  I'm hoping that this upward trend will continue and I'll be able to write even more soon. 

  • LT3 and I have been talking about a few things.  First, my Dragon's Hoard series is going out of print early next year and I'm talking with LT3 about a reprint.  What that means is the series will go through a thorough edit, possibly get updated covers (I'm not sure about that since the original covers are so fabulous), but overall the series won't change too much.  I'm hoping to finally get my short stories completed in time for the reprint, so there's lots to do. 

  • Second, LT3 and I have begun talking about producing Supernatural Consultant 1-3 as an audio book.  This would be in the same style as the print book with all three of the first books in the series (Dragon Consultant, Dragon Deception, and Dragon Dilemma) together in one audio book.  We're at such an early stage of this process that it will be at least a year from now before the audio book might be released.  I'm just so excited that it's happening! 
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News: Audiobooks and Preorder

3/12/2014

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3/12/14
  • Breaking the Shackles, Stealing the Dragon, and Melting the Ice Witch are now available at World Wide Audiobooks!  Pick up your audiobooks today. 

  • Wings of the Stars is available for preorder at LT3.  Get a 15% discount if you buy before April 1, 2014. 
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News:

3/10/2014

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3/10/14
  • The Oracle's Hatchling is selling well and everyone I've heard from seems to really like it!  Thank you to everyone who has read and/or reviewed. 

  • The last three books in The Dragon's Hoard Series should be arriving in audiobook stores in just a few days.  I'll keep everyone posted on when they come out! 

  • LT3 has very kindly agreed to take on Third Time's The Charm.  I'm very grateful for their help getting my short story ready for everyone to enjoy.  Of course, they just sent me back some edits and at first glance it looks like I might end up rewriting the entire thing!  The comments and suggestions are amazing and very detailed, which means I have a lot to do to get it fixed up.  I'm looking forward to the challenge! 

  • Kelpie Blue is really starting to take shape.  I'm trying to figure out just how fast I want the romance to go, especially since there are going to be some time skips.  I also need to solidify the overarching plot that will carry the story through to the end.  I would say I've never worked on something this complicated before, but Magnified and If A Butterfly Don't Fly are both as challenging.  I'm kicking myself a little bit for working on all three at the same time. 

  • Riptide Publishing has posted new anthology prompts.  Without an invitation or an agent, being accepted for an anthology call is the only way to become one of their authors.  I have ideas for three or four of their calls so I'm going to give it a try!  Keep an eye on my Current Projects section for all the info on what I'm working on.  LT3 also has a new call out that I'm interested in writing for, so I have lots to work on!  I really hope I can do it! 
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News: Audiobooks and Writing

2/15/2014

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2/15/14
  • The Finding the Wolf audiobook is officially available today!  WorldWide Audiobooks released it earlier this week, but today is the day other audiobook retailers begin to sell it as well!  FtW is already available with Audible!  Keep an eye on your favorite audiobook retailer to get your copy today. The rest of the series will be available in audiobook in just one month! 

  • I think I'm working on too many stories right now.  I'm having trouble sticking to one for long enough to add measurable length to the word count.  I've written a couple hundred words in just about every story I've worked on this week, but I don't feel like I've actually advanced any plots.  I haven't gotten pulled exclusively into just one story, which means that when I sit down to work on one, ideas for one of the others start filtering in.  I inevitably switch to a different story multiple times throughout the day.  It's not fun and I'm really hoping something changes soon. 
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News: Audiobooks, Release Dates, and Writing

2/8/2014

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2/8/14
  • Finding the Wolf is officially available as an audiobook!  You can purchase it right now from Red Planet Audiobooks.  It will roll out to all third-party vendors starting on its scheduled release date of February 15th.  LT3 will link to other vendors as the audiobook becomes available.  The rest of the Dragon's Hoard series will follow next month! 

  • I have an official release date for Wings of the Stars.  It will be ready for sale on April 2, 2014.  Look for pre-order sales to start sometime in March! 

  • I have written a good chunk of The Oracle's Golem.  I have an idea of where I want the story to go and I'm getting ideas for book four of the series as well.  My goal is to have Golem in LT3's hands before Hatchling comes out on March 5th.  I think it's very doable! 

  • Just a reminder, there's only a few more days to buy My Truest Love, part of  Rocking Hard Volume 2, for a 15% discount.  It goes on sale February 12th.  Paint, Guns, Money, and Love will also start running on LT3's serial section on February 12th.  There's so much to look forward to next week! 
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News: February Plans

2/2/2014

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2/2/14
  • January was a pretty good month in terms of writing!  I finished writing Road to Home and now it's somewhere in LT3's editing queue.  Heartbeat was also accepted for their Satisfaction Guaranteed anthology.  I've finished the edits for The Oracle's Hatchling, due out in March, and Heart's Tournament, due out in May.

    Magnified has exploded in terms of size and depth this past month, with no signs of slowing down any time soon.  I've also started work on a new paranormal fantasy about fae and singing called If A Butterfly Don't Fly. 

  • My goals in February are simple enough: write a lot!  I would like to finish Magnified and The Oracle's Golem.  I would also love to finish all the research I need for Butterfly and Kelpie Blue.  At some point I would also like to get my Trickster's Eye series going, but that's on the bottom of my to-do list. 

    February also has some exciting releases to keep an eye out for!  Rocking Hard Volume 2 is already available for pre-order.  If you buy it now you can get 15% off.  It arrives in stores on February 12.  Paint, Guns, Money, & Love will begin running in LT3's weekly serial section on February 12.  If you have a serial subscription be sure to check it out!  On February 15 Finding the Wolf will come out in audiobook, which is amazing.  I'm really looking forward to hearing the finished product.  As always I will post more February news as I learn it! 
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News: Road to Home and Audiobooks

1/14/2014

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1/14/14
  • Road to Home is done.  Sort of.  All that's left is editing, but that editing includes trying to add about 1k words so I meet my minimum word count.  I want the sequel to be nearly the same length as the original.  It shouldn't be too hard to find places to expand.  I also need to add a few short paragraphs to the epilogue.  Finishing a story is the hardest part, because I have to tie everything up neatly and let my characters go.  I'm expecting to be ready to submit to LT3 by the end of the month! 

  • Speaking of submissions: still no word.  I'll give LT3 and DSP another week before I bug them about it.  I'm still hoping for good news! 

  • I've posted the covers of the Dragon's Hoard audiobooks.  They're a smaller version of the original covers, but still very awesome.  Finding the Wolf will be released on February 15, 2014.  The next three books will all be released together on March 15, 2014.  I'll post more information on the audiobooks as I learn more! 
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