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Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Grammarly Poses the question: Men vs. Women Who is the Better Writer?
Anyone who has read this blog knows that our writers love Grammarly. Incredible people, and a really great grammar checking product, especially for those of us who struggle with confusing modifiers, comma splices or dangling anythings.
Grammarly recently posed the question who is the better writer, men or women? And I think you'll find their results surprising! Check it out! (if the pic is too small to read the words, click here to see the original :-)
Grammarly recently posed the question who is the better writer, men or women? And I think you'll find their results surprising! Check it out! (if the pic is too small to read the words, click here to see the original :-)
What do you think? Do you agree, or do you think gender plays no role at all when dealing with great stories and the authors that write them?
Monday, December 29, 2014
Literary Justice for All!
Indie-Visible 2.0 Soft Launch
Hooray! We here at Indie-Visible are thrilled to be (soft) launching our site! So, who the heck are we anyway? Indie-Visible is an awesome collaboration backed by a super talented team of writers, bloggers, and freelancers in the publishing industry, who you can meet here and here.
Indie-Visible's BookHub is an online magazine where readers can connect with their favorite authors in fun, innovative ways. BookHub will have a variety of columns, including Indie Book Recommendations, Interactive Contests, and all sorts of activities aimed at getting to know talented authors and their books. If this interests you, be sure to click on the subscription link below!
In the PubHub, writers can get tips on a variety of writing and publishing elements, as well as build their dream publishing team by selecting from our endorsed list of freelancers. Our goal is to provide the perfect "Hub" for writers, where an environment of expertise and professionalism will offer high-level support in all phases of the publishing process and beyond. If this interests you, be sure to click on the subscription link below!
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Monday, December 15, 2014
Fighting Fate is finally here!
What
Marissa Johnson never expected when she came to Illinois to tour her brother's
Alma mater was meet the man who would haunt her dreams. Once introduced, she
knew she would do anything to stay close to him and hope for a chance.
Mike Harrison never expected to fall for his old college friends little sister. Defending his heavy weight title and having any woman he wanted wasn't enough to keep him away any longer.
Two years came and went while neither of them acted on their wants or desires. All of that changes when someone's grief brings the two together into a situation they can't ignore any longer.
But what happens when insecurity, jealousy, and lack of faith come into play? Can these two overcome the obstacles thrown in their path or will it all come crashing down around them?
Mike Harrison never expected to fall for his old college friends little sister. Defending his heavy weight title and having any woman he wanted wasn't enough to keep him away any longer.
Two years came and went while neither of them acted on their wants or desires. All of that changes when someone's grief brings the two together into a situation they can't ignore any longer.
But what happens when insecurity, jealousy, and lack of faith come into play? Can these two overcome the obstacles thrown in their path or will it all come crashing down around them?
I absolutely love contemporary romance and new adult
novels. After years of falling completely into books an idea came to mind.
Something that wasn't out there yet needed to happen. Writing flowed so
naturally for me that I couldn't get the words down fast enough. I love
developing characters that people can relate to.
The
Flawlessly Broken trilogy starts with Finding Solace and was released December
5th 2013. It continued with Fearing Regret which was just released July 2014.
Fighting Fate, the last installment will be in your hands December 15th 2014.
Here are the first two books in the Flawlessly Broken Series!
AmazonUS: http://amzn.to/116CrKw
AmazonUK: http://amzn.to/13eSMOP
Smashwords: http://bit.ly/1x1V92o
Kobo: http://bit.ly/1vdl7ka
AmazonUS: http://amzn.to/1uaNcFT
AmazonUK: http://amzn.to/12AIx6A
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Kobo: http://bit.ly/116E2Qw
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Raine Thomas' Faire-Amanti now Available!
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Stranded
in the desolate Dark Lands, Kyr and Ty share a bittersweet reunion. Alametria
lies on the brink of darkness. Their people are still reeling, believing she’s
dead at Ty’s hands. With no other choice, many have turned to the Guardians and
Advisor Vycor for guidance, never suspecting they’re being led to slaughter.
Kyr
and Ty encounter overwhelming challenges in their fight to save their people: a
deadly environment, murderous Marauders, and powerful protections preventing
them from reaching the palace. When the journey itself could mean their deaths,
the one thing that keeps them going is the thought of bringing VycorDane to
justice.
Facing
a battle on multiple fronts, lacking resources, and significantly outnumbered,
Kyr and Ty must rely on each other in the race to save their planet. Will they beat
the odds and restore peace to Alametria...or will Vycor’s evil destroy them
all?
Amazon: http://bit.ly/ROTFAAMZ
Amazon
UK: http://bit.ly/ROTFAAMZUK
iBooks: http://bit.ly/ROTFAiBooks
Kobo: http://bit.ly/ROTFAKobo
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/ROTFAGoodreads
Turning so he faced Kyr, he lifted a gloved hand to her shoulder. Are you sure you want to do this?
She nodded, but he saw the rapid pulse in her neck belying her
fear. They were both struggling to ignore the flight reflex pounding in their
minds.
He considered walking to the storage bay and pulling out the
sleeping pallets Gren had packed for their use, but he worried that taking even
that much time would have them both abandoning this plan and giving in to the
protections. Instead, he bent down and kissed her.
The feel and taste of Kyr shoved every other thought to the far
corners of his mind. Although it had only been a few days since he last touched
her like this, he felt like a starving man being offered a sumptuous buffet.
Her soft lips eased open beneath his, begging him to deepen the kiss. He
obliged, rubbing his tongue against hers as she tasted him just as thoroughly.
He ached to touch her. He broke away from her long enough to yank
off his goggles and gloves. She hastily did the same. As if of one mind, they
didn’t stop there, stripping out of their flight gear with quick, purposeful
movements. When Ty was done, he helped Kyr remove the rest of her clothing.
Then they came together in a mad rush, their mouths once again finding each
other in a searing kiss.
Open your mind to me, Kyr thought. Only
to me.
Yes. Only you.
He barely processed her demand over the raging need coursing
through his body, but understood what she wanted. Since their first time
joining here in the Dark Lands, he had learned that he had to keep a barrier between
them when they made love. If he didn’t, they ran the risk of their joined power
spiraling out of control like it had that time. On the more practical side,
there was also the fact that if he allowed himself to feel everything she felt,
their lovemaking would be over practically before it started.
Trust in us, she encouraged him as her hands ran along the muscles of his
arms and chest.
Heedless of the consequences, he did as she asked, fully opening
his mind to hers.
Raine Thomas is the award-winning author of bestselling Young
Adult and New Adult fiction. Known for character-drivenstories that inspire the
imagination, Raine recently signed with multiple award-winning producer Chase
Chenowith of Back Fence Productions to bring her popular Daughters of Saraqael
trilogy to the big screen. She's a proud indie author who is living the dream.
When she isn't writing or glued to e-mail or social networking sites, Raine can
usually be found vacationing with her husband and daughter on one of Florida's
beautiful beaches or crossing the border to visit with her Canadian friends and
relatives.
Catch up on the rest of the Ascendant Series here
AmazonUK: http://amzn.to/1EDzrEb
Nook: http://bit.ly/1oO3dCb
iBooks: http://bit.ly/1zl7CO2
Kobo: http://bit.ly/1pT1V9S
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Ancients is Here!
Bittersweet to see such a great story end, but Elizabeth Isaacs doesn't disappoint! Helluva read!
Enjoy! ~Kate~
The Kailmeyra Chronicles: Book Three—
Following Nora and Gavin’s defeat of the Dokkalfar, the kingdom has flourished and brought hope to its people.
But looks can be deceiving.
Like wisps of death, darker emotions seep into unexpected places. Now the nighttime holds fresh horrors for Gavin as Nora’s visions of the future invade her dreams. Though Nora can’t remember them, she knows Gavin sees her mind as clearly as his own. Noticing the affects her nightmares have on him, Nora warns Gavin of the dire consequences of altering fate. But she fears he’ll do whatever it takes to assure her visions don’t come true—even going against all he believes.
When Nora and Gavin discover Mia, the new Empress of the Dokkalfar, is growing stronger, they return to Earth sooner than planned. But Nora's old home isn’t what it used to be. Civilization has plunged back into the Dark Ages and the Earth is on the brink of annihilation.
As Nora and Gavin find themselves at the Edge of the World, doubt plagues them. Are they walking a path which alters fate or one elaborately planned by the enemy?
If Nora Johnson hadn't been on campus that day she would have never known her true destiny. Helping her friends move into the dorm that she wanted to call home, Nora accidentally collides with mysterious stranger, Gavin Frey. His very first touch sends flames through her heart. The world seems different--something within her has changed.
She tries to resume her mundane life, but she is now consumed with the one whose very presence ignited her soul, the one with eyes of emerald. Nora soon learns that an energy buried deep within has been unleashed. She now wields unimaginable power and has become Gavin's source, his strength.
Her newfound joy is shaken when she discovers that Gavin is not who he appears to be, and she has been thrust in the middle of a war of mythical proportions. Negativity allows all things evil to flourish, the earth is under siege. The fate of creation hinges on the power within her heart. Will she be strong enough to survive?
A gripping tale of unbounded love and ancient power, The Light of Asteria will take you on an epic adventure filled with war, treachery, and demons, as well as unimaginable delights.
Enjoy! ~Kate~
Following Nora and Gavin’s defeat of the Dokkalfar, the kingdom has flourished and brought hope to its people.
But looks can be deceiving.
Like wisps of death, darker emotions seep into unexpected places. Now the nighttime holds fresh horrors for Gavin as Nora’s visions of the future invade her dreams. Though Nora can’t remember them, she knows Gavin sees her mind as clearly as his own. Noticing the affects her nightmares have on him, Nora warns Gavin of the dire consequences of altering fate. But she fears he’ll do whatever it takes to assure her visions don’t come true—even going against all he believes.
When Nora and Gavin discover Mia, the new Empress of the Dokkalfar, is growing stronger, they return to Earth sooner than planned. But Nora's old home isn’t what it used to be. Civilization has plunged back into the Dark Ages and the Earth is on the brink of annihilation.
As Nora and Gavin find themselves at the Edge of the World, doubt plagues them. Are they walking a path which alters fate or one elaborately planned by the enemy?
If you haven't read the Kailmeyra series, the first one is on sale this month for only $0.99!
If Nora Johnson hadn't been on campus that day she would have never known her true destiny. Helping her friends move into the dorm that she wanted to call home, Nora accidentally collides with mysterious stranger, Gavin Frey. His very first touch sends flames through her heart. The world seems different--something within her has changed. She tries to resume her mundane life, but she is now consumed with the one whose very presence ignited her soul, the one with eyes of emerald. Nora soon learns that an energy buried deep within has been unleashed. She now wields unimaginable power and has become Gavin's source, his strength.
Her newfound joy is shaken when she discovers that Gavin is not who he appears to be, and she has been thrust in the middle of a war of mythical proportions. Negativity allows all things evil to flourish, the earth is under siege. The fate of creation hinges on the power within her heart. Will she be strong enough to survive?
A gripping tale of unbounded love and ancient power, The Light of Asteria will take you on an epic adventure filled with war, treachery, and demons, as well as unimaginable delights.
Available on:
In celebration of all the fun, Elizabeth is giving away a signed copies of the entire series and a $25 gift card! Just fill out the Rafflecopter below, and good luck!
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Release Day Alert!
I know it's been a long time coming, but the third book in the Kailmeyra series is slated for release November the 11th!
As you know, we've been through several changes this past year. The series moved publishing companies, had a face lift and a fresh round of edits, and we moved the ebooks to Vook for distribution.
We couldn't be more pleased with the outcome, and we thank everyone for sticking with me!
If you'd like to participate in the launch blog tour (with cool giveaways and lots of fun), please click here and fill out the form.
Kate
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