This is the one that started it all. I can't believe it's been five years since Rafael and Kaya came into the world. For those of you who haven't heard the story of how I came to choose Gargoyles instead of another type of being, here you go.
My bestie, Jennifer, and I were talking on the phone. We love paranormal books, and she suggested I write a shifter story since we love to read them. I was sitting in my driveway, and we were tossing ideas back and forth. I have two concrete Gargoyles on either side of my front steps, and I asked her what she thought about Gargoyles instead of vampires or wolf shifters. She loved it, since we hadn't read a book about Gargoyles.
With Rafael being my first self-published book, it's rough around the edges. I was figuring things out as I went, and going back to re-read it now, it shows. I've thought about revising it so it's more on par with my writing style of today, but so many of my readers have told me to leave it alone. Yes, it's rough, but it shows my progression from book one to where we are now in the series.
Even though it's rough, and the style of my writing has evolved, I am still proud of Rafael, and I will forever be grateful to my girl, Jen, for encouraging me to take the chance at writing what we love.
In honor of Rafael's 5 year book birthday, I have taken it out of KU so I can offer it for free across several platforms. For those of you who haven't read it, now's your chance to see what the Stone Society is all about.
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Kobo
iBooks
Universal Link
To celebrate, I'm running a rafflecopter giveaway for a chance at $25. Enter the contest here: Rafflecopter
Monday, November 18, 2019
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Paranormal Audiobook Extravaganza & Ebook Sale
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Here is a sample of Rafael, Stone Society Book 1.
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Deacon is Live
It's been almost 5 years since Rafael was put out into the world. Now, with Book 12, things are winding down. There will be at least two more books as the Clan deals with Drago and the Unholy, but with Sebastian's birth, the kids are coming into the new world, and their stories will have to be told. Yes, I'm getting ahead of myself, but it's really exciting.
I'm not tired of the Gargoyles. Not by a long shot. But I am excited about the Gryphons. I will focus on the biker/mercenaries as I give the Gargoyles the proper send-off they deserve. Not that they're going away. The Goyles will play a large roll in their kids lives, but it will be Sebastian, Connor, Amelia, Tabby, Anthony, and all the others who are front and center. These will by new adult stories, so don't worry, there will be sexy times as the young Goyles and half-bloods meet their own mates.
Back to Deacon. I love this book. It is different from the others in that Sabrina doesn't go through nearly as much turmoil as the other mates did. Yes, she has something happen she has to get through, but she and Deacon mate more quickly than the others have. There isn't as much danger in this book, but there were other issues that needed focusing on, and that took precedence. This was one of the hardest books to write while being one of the easiest. I won't spoil things, but just know I had to have my own tissues handy while writing certain scenes.
If you're ready to dive into Deacon, please click on the links below. It will be available wide for a bit before I pull it for Kindle Unlimited.
I'm not tired of the Gargoyles. Not by a long shot. But I am excited about the Gryphons. I will focus on the biker/mercenaries as I give the Gargoyles the proper send-off they deserve. Not that they're going away. The Goyles will play a large roll in their kids lives, but it will be Sebastian, Connor, Amelia, Tabby, Anthony, and all the others who are front and center. These will by new adult stories, so don't worry, there will be sexy times as the young Goyles and half-bloods meet their own mates.
Back to Deacon. I love this book. It is different from the others in that Sabrina doesn't go through nearly as much turmoil as the other mates did. Yes, she has something happen she has to get through, but she and Deacon mate more quickly than the others have. There isn't as much danger in this book, but there were other issues that needed focusing on, and that took precedence. This was one of the hardest books to write while being one of the easiest. I won't spoil things, but just know I had to have my own tissues handy while writing certain scenes.
If you're ready to dive into Deacon, please click on the links below. It will be available wide for a bit before I pull it for Kindle Unlimited.
Friday, August 2, 2019
Life Happens
Sometimes, life happens. You get a new puppy who takes all your spare time. Your spouse has surgery and you help take care of him. You get sick and your head is in a fog. The air conditioner breaks and it's too hot to think. What does this have to do with writing? Everything. I don't have a job where I leave the house, sit down behind a desk, and forget about life for a while. My job is at home, sitting behind a deck, where all the things in my personal life are front and center.
I like to blame the lack of writing on the characters not talking, and to some extent, that's the truth. I have been working on Deacon, Book 12 in the Stone Society, for months now. Before the pup, I could write a book in a month. First draft, anyway. I am nowhere near half-way with Deacon. When I sit down to write, something comes up. If I have the time and the quiet, the characters are quiet. I have turned away from Deacon to start two other stories, but this book is calling to me to get it out there. Why, then, won't Deacon and Sabrina cooperate? I have no idea.
The good news is I'm getting a few words in Maveryck's story (book 2 in The Hounds of Zeus), and the final book in my YA trilogy. I keep toiling away a few words at a time on the other projects in hopes Deacon is finally going to stop being stubborn.
I found a new narrator for the Stone Society on audio, and so far, I'm loving this guy. The process is completely different, and I get to listen to Nikolas as it's being put together. With the first four, I had to wait until the end and listen to the completed audio. I still love the first four, and the narrator did a wonderful job, but this process is something I need right now.
Why am I writing all this? Because they're words. Putting any words down is a lesson for an author. Getting these words off my chest helps me see I'm not being lazy or slacking off. There are reasons Deacon is still sitting on my computer and not going to be in paperback ready for the Naughty Nashville signing in 3 weeks. Hopefully, by the time I write my next blog post, I'll have all three books out.
I like to blame the lack of writing on the characters not talking, and to some extent, that's the truth. I have been working on Deacon, Book 12 in the Stone Society, for months now. Before the pup, I could write a book in a month. First draft, anyway. I am nowhere near half-way with Deacon. When I sit down to write, something comes up. If I have the time and the quiet, the characters are quiet. I have turned away from Deacon to start two other stories, but this book is calling to me to get it out there. Why, then, won't Deacon and Sabrina cooperate? I have no idea.
The good news is I'm getting a few words in Maveryck's story (book 2 in The Hounds of Zeus), and the final book in my YA trilogy. I keep toiling away a few words at a time on the other projects in hopes Deacon is finally going to stop being stubborn.
I found a new narrator for the Stone Society on audio, and so far, I'm loving this guy. The process is completely different, and I get to listen to Nikolas as it's being put together. With the first four, I had to wait until the end and listen to the completed audio. I still love the first four, and the narrator did a wonderful job, but this process is something I need right now.
Why am I writing all this? Because they're words. Putting any words down is a lesson for an author. Getting these words off my chest helps me see I'm not being lazy or slacking off. There are reasons Deacon is still sitting on my computer and not going to be in paperback ready for the Naughty Nashville signing in 3 weeks. Hopefully, by the time I write my next blog post, I'll have all three books out.
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Expanding the Horizons with KU and Audiobooks
I've been busy writing my new series, The Hounds of Zeus. It is a spin-off of the Stone Society, and I'm really excited to bring readers these Gryphon Biker Mercenaries. These aren't exactly cross-overs, but we will see some of the Stone Society Clan making an appearance in the Hounds. Once Waging War is out there, I'll be back to the Gargoyles with Book 12, Deacon.
I've had Rafael, Book 1, on KU for a while, and I decided to go ahead and gradually put the others on there as well. Both Rafael and Gregor are available on audio, and Dante will be out next week. Frey will be in the mix in a couple months.
I've had Rafael, Book 1, on KU for a while, and I decided to go ahead and gradually put the others on there as well. Both Rafael and Gregor are available on audio, and Dante will be out next week. Frey will be in the mix in a couple months.
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