I finally fixed all the glitches I had with my Booksprout account and am offering IT’S WITCH O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE for read and review for a few weeks. If you are a BookSprout reader, you can claim a copy here: IWOS
You must review the book on Amazon when you are done and you have the option of also reviewing on Bookbub and Goodreads.
Since this is a reader arc offer there may be a few typos in the text.
Be well and happy reading.
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Hey kids- just wanted to let you know that I’ve got a GOODREADS GIVEAWAY going on for my upcoming short story collection DEATH BETWEEN THE PAGES.
I’m giving away 50 KINDLE copies of the book.
You can enter the giveaway here: GOODREADS GIVEAWAY
and don’t forget to go to the book listing and mark it as WANT TO READ.
thanks, oodles, and good luck!
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From my 4th book in the MacQuire Women Series THE VOICES OF ANGELS. So I’m back to action sentences for starters, LOL! This sentence has A LOT of action, too!
Filed under #firstlinefriday
So, it’s been a minute since I had a new story uploaded to my Kindle Vella account. I’m starting a new one today and it’s a bit of a departure for me – like all my other Vella stories have been, LOL!
MAGIC’S CHARM is a modern-day story about a master magician who is so much more than she seems on stage. She’s riddled with secrets – secrets she’ll do anything to keep from becoming public.
Unfortunately, writer Rhys McDowell wants to unearth those secrets. Chapters 1-3 in Vella are always free to read, so if you have an account, I hope you take advantage of this new story. I’ll be uploading new episodes every Monday and Thursday, as I write the story.
And remember – if you are a Kindle Unlimited subscriber, you get 200 free tokens to “spend” any way you want in Vella. That’s a great incentive to read the stories on the platform.
This should be fun….I’m hoping!
Happy reading, kids.
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This mug is almost 40 years od!!! Egads…it still works, tho!
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Book 3 in the MacQuire Women’s Series, FIRST IMPRESSIONS, give us today’s first line Friday.
“Dr. Rogers, the dog-bite patient from the veterinary clinic is here.”
As you can see, with this book I learned to change up from strict exposition to a line of dialogue that puts you right in the thick of the story, LOL!
Hopefully, after reading that line, readers want to know who Dr. Rogers is and who was bitten by a dog.
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I am so honored to announce that I will be a panelist in two of this upcoming weekend’s RWA event, TRADITIONAL AUTHOR WEEKEND.
Are you a writer? Newbie, or trying to get published? An indie author who is looking for something different? Or a writer who wants to take their career to the next level?
No matter where you are in your writing career, this wonderful weekend of workshops and panels will educate you on all the aspects of pursuing a traditional publishing career – and yes, you still can get signed by a traditional publishing house, even in this explosion of Indie/self-pubbed times.
Unlock the door to the world of traditional publishing and set yourself up for success!
Get the tools you need to successfully traditionally publish a romance novel. This one-of-a-kind, two-day virtual mini-conference is dedicated to romance writers unfamiliar with, interested in, or need help navigating the path of traditional publishing.
When: Saturday, January 21, 2023 – Sunday, January 22, 2023
Where: Zoom; log in via your computer or smart device
Registration: $299, RWA Members; $349, Non-RWA Members
Registration is now open! Registration closes January 20, 2023, or when spots are gone.
All registered attendees will have access to the recordings for a period of six months.
Register here: TAW
Priscilla Oliveras, author, keynote
Sonali Dev, author
Leticia Gomez, editorial director, Dafina (Kensington Books)
Candace Havens, author
Athena W. Hernandez, author
Peggy Jaeger, author
Michelle Klayman, Boroughs Publishing Group
Thien-Kim Lam, author
LaQuette, author
La Sheera Lee, agent, SBR Media
Mia P. Manansala, author and book coach
Jode Millman, author and IP attorney
Ella Quinn, author
A.M. Roark, author
Reese Ryan, author
Naima Simone, author
Leslie Truex, agent, Blue Ridge Agency
More to come!
Priscilla Oliveras, author, keynote
Sonali Dev, author
Leticia Gomez, editorial director, Dafina (Kensington Books)
Candace Havens, author
Athena W. Hernandez, author
Peggy Jaeger, author
Michelle Klayman, Boroughs Publishing Group
Thien-Kim Lam, author
LaQuette, author
La Sheera Lee, agent, SBR Media
Mia P. Manansala, author and book coach
Jode Millman, author and IP attorney
Ella Quinn, author
A.M. Roark, author
Reese Ryan, author
Naima Simone, author
Leslie Truex, agent, Blue Ridge Agency
More to come!
All times are listed in Central Time.
Registration for Traditional Author Weekend is required to attend the sessions below, unless otherwise noted.
| Saturday, January 21 | |
| Time | Event |
| 9:00 – 9:10 a.m. | Welcome from RWA President Clair Brett |
| 9:15 – 9:30 a.m. | Keynote with Priscilla Oliveras |
| 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Understanding Publishing Lines: Write a Manuscript that Fits Panelists: Leticia Gomez (Kensington Publishing), Candace Havens, La Sheera Lee (SBR Media), and Morena Stamm (The Wild Rose Press) |
| 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. | Do the Research: Agents’ and Editors’ Wish List and Submission Guidelines Panelists: Michelle Klayman (Boroughs Publishing) and Leslie Truex (Blue Ridge Agency) |
| 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Writing a Query Letter and Synopsis: Preparing the Submission Material Presenter: Candace Havens |
| 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. | The Best Pitches Presenter: Leticia Gomez (Kensington Publishing) |
| 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | From Contract to Bookshelf Panelists: Peggy Jaeger and LaQuette |
| 3:45 – 5:15 p.m. | After Hours Fun Host: A.M. Roark |
| Sunday, January 22 | |
| Time | Event |
| 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Copyrights and Contracts Presenter: Jode Millman |
| 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. | How Many Nos Before I Got a Yes Panelists: Sonali Dev, Peggy Jaeger, Thien-Kim Lam, Mia P. Manansala, Ella Quinn, Reese Ryan, & Naima Simone |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Public Relations and Marketing for Traditional Authors Presenter: Athena Hernandez |
| 12:45 – 1:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
I hope to see you there!!! This really will be a great weekend of learning, networking, and focusing in on your career!
Peggy Jaeger, Author 