Also, I want you to know that somebody - (lil' ole me) LM Preston Loves You!!!
Purgatory Reign (Free Valentine Day Pre-Release Link)
Coupon Code: (Good for 2/14-2/15) VA66Z
Today, share this gift, and tell somebody that they are loved!
Thursday, February 14, 2013
A VALENTINE's Gift FOR You! PURGATORY REIGN-early ebook release copy!
HAPPY VALENTINE's DAY from Peter Saints, main character of PURGATORY REIGN!
FOR Today Febuary 14th-15th you can download a free copy of PURGATORY REIGN, all that I ask is that you leave an honest review everywhere you see it.
Also, I want you to know that somebody - (lil' ole me) LM Preston Loves You!!!
Purgatory Reign (Free Valentine Day Pre-Release Link)
Coupon Code: (Good for 2/14-2/15) VA66Z
Today, share this gift, and tell somebody that they are loved!
Also, I want you to know that somebody - (lil' ole me) LM Preston Loves You!!!
Purgatory Reign (Free Valentine Day Pre-Release Link)
Coupon Code: (Good for 2/14-2/15) VA66Z
Today, share this gift, and tell somebody that they are loved!
Monday, February 11, 2013
Cover Reveal for Thundering Luv!
I know it's not summer, but it's the week for lovers, showing love, giving love, just plain talking about 'luv'.
My summer LUV series started with Flutter Of Luv and now this summer I will be releasing, THUNDERING LUV, and boy is it a summer ride of turbulence!
So while the story is in editing, and my editor and I are shining it up for you, I wanted to share a sneaky peek of the cover, compliments of the wonderful, Emma Michaels, who designed it.
1....2....3.... Ta! Da!
Release Date: June 1st, 2013
Format: Ebook Only Release, but will be part of a print book in 2014 that includes 3 short YA Summer Romances by LM Preston to include (Flutter Of Luv, Thundering Luv, and Double Trouble Luv)
Details: Book 2 in 'Luv' series. It is a stand alone. The first book in the series is Flutter Of Luv. If you want a taste of this series before you get your copy of Thundering Luv, just pick up a copy for $0.99 at all ebook retailers.
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Also, if you leave an email address, I will send you a free copy of Flutter Of Luv (book one in the Summer Luv series) :-D Yep, just comment below and let me know how to reach you and I will GIVE YOU a copy of the first book in my Summer Luv series.
Since you have to wait until June to read book 2 in the series, check out Flutter Of Luv.
Here are the wonderful list of bloggers who are showing off my new book baby from 2/11-2/18!
Read Between The Lines
Writer's Alley
Young Adult Novel Reader
Jess's Book Blog
Cranky Ashley
Girls Heart Books
Seraphine Muse
The Curiosity Key
We Do Write
Ren's Rambles
Books and Their Wordly Realm
A Dream Within A Dream
Books, Reviews, Wine and Cheese
Curling Up With A Good Book
A Little Bit of R&R
AoBiblioSpere
JD's Leisure Zone
Ema Volf
Write Game
Christine Fonseca
Tam's Two Cents
My Reading Addiction
Delphina Reads Too Much
My summer LUV series started with Flutter Of Luv and now this summer I will be releasing, THUNDERING LUV, and boy is it a summer ride of turbulence!
So while the story is in editing, and my editor and I are shining it up for you, I wanted to share a sneaky peek of the cover, compliments of the wonderful, Emma Michaels, who designed it.
1....2....3.... Ta! Da!
THUNDERING LUV (Short Story-YA Romance)
Jewel has always been able to get the guy she wanted. The starting jock on the football team, the team captain on the basketball team, and the lead swimmer on the swim team. Problem is, she didn't find them the least bit exciting. Was she cold or a she-wolf for guys? Colin thought so, and he'd do anything to bring her down a peg or two. When these two collide on the sandy beach during their mixed up summer vacation, sparks fly, making this a summer neither will forget.
Jewel has always been able to get the guy she wanted. The starting jock on the football team, the team captain on the basketball team, and the lead swimmer on the swim team. Problem is, she didn't find them the least bit exciting. Was she cold or a she-wolf for guys? Colin thought so, and he'd do anything to bring her down a peg or two. When these two collide on the sandy beach during their mixed up summer vacation, sparks fly, making this a summer neither will forget.
Release Date: June 1st, 2013
Format: Ebook Only Release, but will be part of a print book in 2014 that includes 3 short YA Summer Romances by LM Preston to include (Flutter Of Luv, Thundering Luv, and Double Trouble Luv)
Details: Book 2 in 'Luv' series. It is a stand alone. The first book in the series is Flutter Of Luv. If you want a taste of this series before you get your copy of Thundering Luv, just pick up a copy for $0.99 at all ebook retailers.
Goodreads link: (cover reveal guest, please ‘add’ book to your ‘to-be-read’ list) www.goodreads.com/author/show/3348681.L_M_Preston
Invitation to Facebook Release Party (Link): May, 18th, 2013 combined party with LM Preston's 2013 releases, https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/371743026256005/
Also, if you leave an email address, I will send you a free copy of Flutter Of Luv (book one in the Summer Luv series) :-D Yep, just comment below and let me know how to reach you and I will GIVE YOU a copy of the first book in my Summer Luv series.
Since you have to wait until June to read book 2 in the series, check out Flutter Of Luv.
Here are the wonderful list of bloggers who are showing off my new book baby from 2/11-2/18!
Read Between The Lines
Writer's Alley
Young Adult Novel Reader
Jess's Book Blog
Cranky Ashley
Girls Heart Books
Seraphine Muse
The Curiosity Key
We Do Write
Ren's Rambles
Books and Their Wordly Realm
A Dream Within A Dream
Books, Reviews, Wine and Cheese
Curling Up With A Good Book
A Little Bit of R&R
AoBiblioSpere
JD's Leisure Zone
Ema Volf
Write Game
Christine Fonseca
Tam's Two Cents
My Reading Addiction
Delphina Reads Too Much
Friday, February 8, 2013
Dark Salvation by Katie Salidas COVER REVEAL!
Have I told you about my obsession? I love book COVERS!!! And I'm so happy to be a part of the Dark Salvation REVEAL by Katie Salidas.
AND read about the FREEEEEEEEE book 1 in the series offer!
FREE!!!
Book 1 in the series! IMMORTAL! Click Here
About Katie!
Participating Blog Stops!
AND read about the FREEEEEEEEE book 1 in the series offer!
Title: Dark Salvation
Author: Katie Salidas
Series: Immortalis
(Companion Novel)
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Rising
Sign Books
Release Date: April
1st
Blurb/Synopsis:
A gathering storm of violence is on the horizon. Whispered
threats of the Acta Sanctorum’s return have the supernatural world abuzz. Only
recently aware of the other world hidden behind our own, Kitara Vanders has
barely scratched the surface of what being supernatural truly means. A special
woman in her own right, she possesses unique telepathic abilities, gifts that
have recently come under the scrutiny of the Acta Sanctorum, a fanatical
organization whose mission is to cleanse the world of anything supernatural.
Targeted, and marked for death, Kitara’s only hope lies with the lethally
seductive yet emotionally scarred warrior, Nicholas.
Knowing full well the atrocities the Acta Sanctorum is
capable of, Nicholas is all too eager for the battle to begin. Fueled by pain
and rage from the loss of his mate, he’s itching for a fight, but one thing
stands in his way, Kitara: a beautiful dark-haired woman with unique psychic
abilities and an unusual link to the Saints. Despite his resolve to remain
focused on his mission, a purely physical relationship binds them together in a
way neither of them expected. And when her life hangs in the balance, Nicholas
finds his own is teetering on the edge too.
FREE!!!
Book 1 in the series! IMMORTAL! Click Here
About Katie!
Katie
Salidas is a Super Woman! Endowed with special powers and abilities, beyond
those of mortal women, She can get the munchkins off to gymnastics,
cheerleading, Girl Scouts, and swim lessons.
She can put hot food on the table for dinner while assisting with
homework, baths, and bedtime… And, she still finds the time to keep the hubby
happy (nudge nudge wink wink). She can do all of this and still have time to
write.
And if you can
believe all of those lies, there is some beautiful swamp land in Florida for
sale…
Katie Salidas resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mother, wife,
and author, she does try to do it all, often causing sleep deprivation and many
nights passed out at the computer. Writing books is her passion, and she hopes
that her passion will bring you hours of entertainment.
Participating Blog Stops!
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Speaking at Mt.Airy Library on WORLD BUILDING
I'll be speaking at Mt.Airy Library this Saturday, Feb. 9th, 2013 at 1pm! And if you are in Maryland I hope you can join me.
Mount Airy Branch Library
705 Ridge Avenue
Mount Airy, MD 21771
The world we create for our characters should be vivid, complete and reflect a piece of ours.
Mount Airy Branch Library
705 Ridge Avenue
Mount Airy, MD 21771
The world we create for our characters should be vivid, complete and reflect a piece of ours.
World Building ... my way
I once participated in a Sci-Fi critique group, where one of the authors asked about World Building. Our leader never expanded on this topic. When this topic was bought up, I pondered what I did when I build the many worlds I create for my books.
I believe everyone has their own methods. However, here are some of mine that help me throughout the process.
EXPOSE YOURSELF TO EARTH AND ITS WONDERS
I love to travel, as I have mentioned many times before. Traveling and exposing yourself to different wonders of our world can be a catalyst for the creation of your new world.
STUDY THE WORLD AROUND YOU
If traveling is not possible, or even if it is, take time to study and observe your surroundings. Things that may not seem interesting initially can become an integral part of the world you create. When you are walking, or touring areas take your time, allow your imagination to go beyond the obvious and ask yourself many questions. For example, when I am flying in an airplane, I ask myself, “What if the clouds were black, blue, grey?” What if the sun was white? Or lower to the ground? What if the plants had fingers? Push yourself to expand on the world around you.
RESEARCH AND MAKE NOTE
I do a lot of research on the internet. Truth be told, I don’t do a lot of reading, I just look at pictures. I tend to look at pictures for a long time, and sit back and see if it fits into my world.
I note what extremes I want my world to have.
I note what rules my world should have.
I note what kind of species could live in that world.
How would a human sustain this environment?
Should I create something artificial in order to allow my humans to live here?
DRAW IT OUT
I draw out parts of my world or cut out pictures of places or things that fit in the world I am starting to create.
DECIDE WHAT TO REVEAL ABOUT YOUR WORLD
I tend to create this elaborate world, and then I take out a lot of the microscopic pieces that I believe the reader can fill in. However, I give the backdrop in the world the reader creates. I note the rules for that world, its species, animals and weaknesses.
USE OTHER RESOURCES AND BUILD UPON THEM
Research other mythological worlds, and change them, pervert them or and enhance them to fit your characters needs.
FILL IN THE RULES
Address the main guidepost of your world. How is it powered? Is it advanced? Is it rugged? What’s the climate? What does the land look like? Does it has a sun or moon? Are there animals there? What are the major species?
HOW DOES YOUR CHARACTER FIT IN?
Note how your character fits into this world? Are they from here? Do they visit? How do they survive? Communicate with the species on this planet?
When I world build it comes natural to me, because I’ve always loved science and like to spend time pondering its wonders. However, taking notes, going exploring, drawing it out, and making DA RULES has helped me greatly in creating the worlds in my novels.
I once participated in a Sci-Fi critique group, where one of the authors asked about World Building. Our leader never expanded on this topic. When this topic was bought up, I pondered what I did when I build the many worlds I create for my books.
I believe everyone has their own methods. However, here are some of mine that help me throughout the process.
EXPOSE YOURSELF TO EARTH AND ITS WONDERS
I love to travel, as I have mentioned many times before. Traveling and exposing yourself to different wonders of our world can be a catalyst for the creation of your new world.
STUDY THE WORLD AROUND YOU
If traveling is not possible, or even if it is, take time to study and observe your surroundings. Things that may not seem interesting initially can become an integral part of the world you create. When you are walking, or touring areas take your time, allow your imagination to go beyond the obvious and ask yourself many questions. For example, when I am flying in an airplane, I ask myself, “What if the clouds were black, blue, grey?” What if the sun was white? Or lower to the ground? What if the plants had fingers? Push yourself to expand on the world around you.
RESEARCH AND MAKE NOTE
I do a lot of research on the internet. Truth be told, I don’t do a lot of reading, I just look at pictures. I tend to look at pictures for a long time, and sit back and see if it fits into my world.
I note what extremes I want my world to have.
I note what rules my world should have.
I note what kind of species could live in that world.
How would a human sustain this environment?
Should I create something artificial in order to allow my humans to live here?
DRAW IT OUT
I draw out parts of my world or cut out pictures of places or things that fit in the world I am starting to create.
DECIDE WHAT TO REVEAL ABOUT YOUR WORLD
I tend to create this elaborate world, and then I take out a lot of the microscopic pieces that I believe the reader can fill in. However, I give the backdrop in the world the reader creates. I note the rules for that world, its species, animals and weaknesses.
USE OTHER RESOURCES AND BUILD UPON THEM
Research other mythological worlds, and change them, pervert them or and enhance them to fit your characters needs.
FILL IN THE RULES
Address the main guidepost of your world. How is it powered? Is it advanced? Is it rugged? What’s the climate? What does the land look like? Does it has a sun or moon? Are there animals there? What are the major species?
HOW DOES YOUR CHARACTER FIT IN?
Note how your character fits into this world? Are they from here? Do they visit? How do they survive? Communicate with the species on this planet?
When I world build it comes natural to me, because I’ve always loved science and like to spend time pondering its wonders. However, taking notes, going exploring, drawing it out, and making DA RULES has helped me greatly in creating the worlds in my novels.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Does Book Purchase Habits Differ By Genre?
What genre books do you buy and does the format or the genre drive you?
Audio Books...I love to purchase non fiction books in audio
Paperback Books...got to get those recipes, diet books, and thought provoking books in paperback- Oh, and all the Middle Grade Books are in paperback for my son.
Ebooks, ALL my fiction purchases so far this year for both my teen daughters and I have been in ebooks.
As an author of both Middle Grade and Young Adult fiction, I have noticed that my sales numbers differ in formats, genre and sometimes subject matter.
Does your purchase habits differ depending on what kind of book you purchase? Or what you are purchasing it for?
I’ve noticed that my YA Romance Short Stories, sell pretty well via ebooks. It’s like some consumable that people just purchase the first one of and if they like it, then they buy all of them.
As for my Middle Grade releases they still have most of their sales in paperback.
For my scifi, mostly that’s purchased in ebooks also.
Now for my buying habits, I like to purchase my non-fiction in paperback. Usually because I still like to write in my non-fiction books. Either by taking notes or there’s just something about holding the page that makes me feel like I’m absorbing it more.
WHAT BOOKS DO YOU BUY, in what GENRE that have to be PAPERBACK or EBOOK? Like all your YA has to be paper? Or all your short stories have to be ebook?
Audio Books...I love to purchase non fiction books in audio
Paperback Books...got to get those recipes, diet books, and thought provoking books in paperback- Oh, and all the Middle Grade Books are in paperback for my son.
Ebooks, ALL my fiction purchases so far this year for both my teen daughters and I have been in ebooks.
As an author of both Middle Grade and Young Adult fiction, I have noticed that my sales numbers differ in formats, genre and sometimes subject matter.
Does your purchase habits differ depending on what kind of book you purchase? Or what you are purchasing it for?
I’ve noticed that my YA Romance Short Stories, sell pretty well via ebooks. It’s like some consumable that people just purchase the first one of and if they like it, then they buy all of them.
As for my Middle Grade releases they still have most of their sales in paperback.
For my scifi, mostly that’s purchased in ebooks also.
Now for my buying habits, I like to purchase my non-fiction in paperback. Usually because I still like to write in my non-fiction books. Either by taking notes or there’s just something about holding the page that makes me feel like I’m absorbing it more.
WHAT BOOKS DO YOU BUY, in what GENRE that have to be PAPERBACK or EBOOK? Like all your YA has to be paper? Or all your short stories have to be ebook?
Friday, February 1, 2013
Bryna Butler author Spotlight!
Let's get to know author Bryna Butler!
Can you give us
your favorite quote from one of your books and explain it?
One of my favorite quotes comes from my newest book, Shadows Rising. In this scene, Keira
faces off against the leader of a group of extremists that believe her charge
is keeping her from her destiny. I think this quote is a great mix of Keira’s
courage and her youth.
“You keep
yapping about my charge being a distraction, but here I am dealing with you
again. Leave us and my charge alone or die tonight at my hand. I mean it, jerk
wad.”
What types of
things/people/music inspires you and makes you want to keep writing?
I’m very inspired by my favorite authors. I often name
characters, places and things in my stories in homage to these authors and
their work. For instance, in the Midnight Guardian series there is a goth girl
named Mikayla Collins whom everyone calls Mikey. Mikey is clearly named in
honor of Michael Glass and Shane Collins, two of my favorite characters from
Rachel Caine’s Morganville series. Her goth look comes from another beloved
character in that series. Also, I’m a huge Joss Whedon fan (who isn’t?). If you
look hard enough, you will find several subtle references to Buffy and Firefly sprinkled throughout my books.
Describe your
typical writing day or week.
Just call me the “Night Writer”, not because it sounds like
an insanely cool superhero, but because it is true. For me, writing typically
begins after the kids are tucked into bed somewhere around 9 p.m. I grab a soda
from the fridge and settle in with my laptop. Typically, I first re-read and
edit the last thing I wrote before I start writing anything new. That refreshes
it in my mind and allows me to move forward.
Is there a food
or drink do you have to have when you're writing?
I can’t eat while I write. Sounds good in theory, but it
never works in practical application. BBQ sauce on the keys…melted cheese on
the screen...a whole chapter about brownies.
Can you tell us
what you're working on right now (& possibly provide an excerpt &
cover)?
Shadows Rising was released on January 18th. In this 4th
installment in the Midnight Guardian series, Keira and her friends race to
rescue her charge before The Harvest and the rise of a new form of evil, the
shadows.
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