Hiring an Assistant

You may have noticed that I’ve been absent recently from my blogging, newsletters, and general social media. It isn’t that I’ve forgotten! Honest!

The thing is, I’ve been spending more time on my writing in order to keep up with demand (which is an awesome ‘problem’ to have :0) But with spending more time on my writing and other business activities, it only leaves me a small amount of time to get EVERYTHING else done. You know, things like sleeping and such.

Which brings me to the title of this post.

 

I made the *gulp* decision to hire an assistant to help get everything done that is on my plate as an indie author.

She’ll be helping me get the info out there. It’ll still be me, but she will be doing the hard work, setting up posts, helping line up interviews, helping me put together giveaways and pretty much keep me on target when it comes to my writing world!

On top of ALL of that, she’ll be completely revamping my website and WOW, she has some pretty amazing ideas. All in all, I couldn’t be happier to be working with her, and I’m looking forward to how much more we can do as a team that I couldn’t manage on my own.

So who is this mystery woman, assistant and website designer extraordinaire? This superwoman in disguise that all authors dream of having on their team? 

Well, you’ll just have to wait to find out. As you know, I love a good cliff hanger, and this is one of those times where I will say—

Good things come to those who wait. Or in my case good things come to those who are in need of some serious help!

Best-Selling Reads W!N an iPad Mini! #amreading

 

The best authors in New Fiction are celebrating the grand 

opening of BestSellingReads.com with a February promotion:

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Prize for winning reader entry: iPad Mini with Wi-Fi 16GB plus 1 eBook from each BSR author

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$300 gift card plus 1 eBook from each author (if winner received eReader holiday gift)

2^nd & 3^rd place winners: $25 Amazon gift card

Enter now at http://www.bestsellingreads.com

Winners will be chosen February 28th by Rafflecopter. No purchase necessary.

Debut Author Laura Howard- "The Forgotten Ones"

Title: The Forgotten Ones

Author: Laura Howard

Genre: NA Paranormal Fantasy Romance

Expected release date: May 15, 2013

Age Group: New Adult

Cover Designer: Stephanie Mooney

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Book Description:

Allison O'Malley just graduated from college. Her life's plan is to get a job and take care of her schizophrenic mother. She doesn't have room for friends or even Ethan, who clearly wants more.

When Allison's long-lost father shows up, he claims he can bring her mother back from the dark place her mind has sent her. He reveals legends of a race of people long forgotten, the Tuatha de Danaan, along with the truth about why he abandoned her mother.

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Here is the link to the RAFFLECOPTER Giveaway! 

Keeping up with Demand #amwriting

So, you might have noticed I all but disappeared off the blog circuit. Hmm. No? Here’s what I’ve been up to since the middle of December when my last blog went out, for those of you who are interested . . .

Writing, writing, writing, interrupted for holidays, writing, writing, writing. Obviously though, no blog writing.

Right now, “Immune” the sequel to “Priceless” (and the one that I’ve been focusing on) is off to the editors. For the moment, the release date is March 2013 (early if all continues to go well). Then, it’s off to book #3, #4, #5 etc . . . .The plan is to have at least 4 more books out by the end of 2013.

For now, what this means is that my blog may suffer a little, and for that I apologize. I will do my best to keep up at least here and there, and for sure, I will have announcements when new releases, cover art etc are coming down the pike. But, for now, to keep my readers happy, I’m focusing on my writing. You know, the kind that turns into books . ;-)

W!N a copy of Priceless, a sexy Urban fantasy Mystery

For anyone who hasn't yet picked up "Priceless" there is a contest running over at FREEBOOKSY where you can enter to win 1 of 10 kindle copies. Get over there while the getting is good, there is a time limit on how long you have to enter.

And if you are reading this, there is a good chance you already have qualified (which makes entering the contest even easier!)

Okay, that's it for today. I'm off to get some writing done now. I promise to write a full on blog post in the near future. ;p

Need Amazing Cover Art? #amwriting



I've introduced you before, but I want you to all say hi to Ryan Bibby, cover artist extrordinaire! Ryan lives in New Zealand with his wife and kids and is building up his clientele list as a cover artist. Not only his he an AMAZING artist that SERIOUSLY will knock your socks off. He produces high quality work that stands alongside some of the BEST covers in the industry. There is no doubt in my mind that without his amazing covers, my books wouldn't sell even half as well as they do. People judge books by their covers, plain and simple.

Its a funny story how I met Ryan. You remember the cover art polls I was doing late last year? Ryan contacted me and offered his services as a prize for the cover art that recieved the lowest number of votes. Aww, what a sweetie! I did point out that might not go over so well with the "winner" of the new cover art, so instead we did a draw off another posting all about Ryan. If you want to check that out, click HERE.

After that, it was all downhill! Just kidding!

 Ryan put together my Zombie-ish Apopcalypse cover art, Ingredients of a Cauldron and my most recent title, Priceless. He works across the board with different genres, and honestly is FABULOUSLY easy to work with.
Ryan is still building his clientele list, so if you are looking for cover art, I can recommend Ryan without reservation as a talented artist, great guy and all around workhorse when it comes to making sure your cover art is spot on.

So take a minute and check out just a few of Ryan's cover art in a variety of genres.

To contact Ryan email him at ryan.a.bibby@gmail.com OR you can check out his new website

book-cover-designs.com

 

 

 

 

 

Release Party Extension, "Priceless" is on FIRE! #amreading

Wow, I am literally shaking as I write this.

"Priceless" has climbed to the top 400 (as of this posting) and is #1 in the Occult Horror top 100 list.

With a release like that, and because I KNOW the book wouldn't have done so well without your support, I'm extending the review drive.

Get a review of "Priceless" up on Amazon.com by November 30 at midnight PST and your name will be placed in a draw to win a KINDLE FIRE. And if things continue to go this well, I think I will add in some other prizes too. Surprise prizes!!

All you have to do is leave a review, I will take your info from there and contact the winner on December 1st.

If I haven't said it already, or made it abundantly clear, THANK YOU for your support, reviews, cheering me on and belief in me and my writing. You, my readers, friends and family are the reason I do this. *hugs to you all*