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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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!
In honor of April, I give you an April showers mug that my dear friend Jill gave me several years ago. One of my book covers has a couple embracing in the rain under a red umbrella. She found this mug and thought of me.
Love that!!!
This is the book cover of THE VOICES OF ANGELS…
And the cover of the book was based on this very famous photograph I sent to my cover artist for inspiration:
Don’t you just love when all that stuff ties together? It’s like art Karma meets book Karma meets cup Karma!
Love that!!!
So, do you have any seasonal mugs?? Show me so I can gawk, heehee!
And here’s a little about THE VOICES OF ANGELS if you’re interested – which I hope you are, LOL!
Love is the last thing Carly Lennox is looking for when she sets out on her new book tour. The independent, widowed author is content with a life spent writing and in raising her daughter. When newscaster Mike Woodard suggests they work on a television magazine profile based on her book, Carly’s thrilled, but guarded. His obvious desire to turn their relationship into something other than just a working one is more than she bargained for.
Mike Woodard is ambitious, and not only in his chosen profession. He wants Carly, maybe more than he’s ever wanted anything or anyone else. As he tells her, he’s a patient man. But the more they’re together, Mike realizes it isn’t simply desire beating within him. Carly Lennox is the missing piece in his life. Getting her to accept it-and him-may just be the toughest assignment he’s ever taken on.
Happy Monday, peeps ~ Peg
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Covid has forced a change in our Holiday shopping habits in 2020. Cyber Monday may still be a thing, but BLACK FRIDAY may turn out to be an even bigger digital sale day.
So, having said that, many of my romance books are on sale for #99cents right now, making your digital shopping not only easy, but economical, too!
And dont forget my website store! All the print books listed there are just #10.00 waaaaaaaaaay below Amazon, B&N, Kobo and all the others charge! WAAAAAAAAAAY BELOW ( just in case you did’t hear me!)
So…happy shoppiing, peeps!
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My friend – and fabulous writer – Claire Marti, is re-releasing her Holiday story WRAPPED UP WITH YOU today and she graciously agreed to share a little about the book with my followers!!!! Look at this cover – isn’t it delicious??!!!!
When cocky financial genius Rafael Cruz is forced to partner with his snarky office rival Phoebe Hollingsworth to land a prestigious new client, nothing goes as planned. At work, they ignore each other, but at the Jingle Ball, their unexpected chemistry changes the game. Will their secret holiday hook-up ruin the deal or is it the start of a deeper connection?
** A shorter version of this steamy enemies-to-lovers romance originally appeared in the Jingle Balls anthology. It has been revised and expanded into a novella. **
Get your copy here: Amazon ~ B&N
He flashed a grin. “Look at us, agreeing and everything. This truce isn’t too tough.”
Her lips curved upward in the first genuine smile she’d ever bestowed on him. “We’re regular besties now. And who knows, maybe we can even extend it to work on Monday.”
He held up his hands and laughed. “Don’t get all wild and crazy on me now. One evening at a time.”
She rolled her eyes, but grinned back. “Anyways, should we head downstairs?”
Claire Marti started writing stories as soon as she was old enough to pick up pencil and paper. After graduating from the University of Virginia with a BA in English Literature, Claire was sidetracked by other careers, including practicing law, selling software for legal publishers, and managing a non-profit animal rescue for a Hollywood actress.
Finally, Claire followed her heart and now focuses on two of her true passions: writing contemporary romance filled with love and laughter and teaching yoga.
Connect with Clair here:
Website: ~ Facebook: ~ Instagram: ~ Goodreads: ~ Bookbub: ~ Amazon:
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Every once in a great while a series comes along where you just have to one click the next book before it’s even released because you have been waiting in anticipation for it to drop!!!
That’s the way I feel about KARI LEMOR’S series THE STORMS OF NEW ENGLAND.
And guess what? The collection is on sale right now!
GET ALL FIVE BOOKS FOR UNDER $11
PRAISE FOR THE STORMS OF NEW ENGLAND
“The author writes beautifully, drawing the reader into the hearts and minds of the characters.”
“This played like a Lifetime movie in my head.”
“I am now in love with the Storm family and can’t wait for the next book to be released!”
💖99c ELUSIVE DREAMS- An injured Marine, an introverted loner, two orphaned children needing a home. Can they create a perfectly imperfect family? (marriage of convenience, girl next door)
💖99c TRUE DREAMS – A recovering addict in search of a quiet life. An innocent optimist seeking fame and fortune. Can she see beyond his past to heal his damaged soul? (boss/employee, bad boy/virgin)
💖STOLEN DREAMS- An uptight perfectionist. A bohemian free spirit. Can she convince him a walk on the wild side is good for the soul? (opposites attract, friends with benefits)
💖BROKEN DREAMS – A new single dad. An unconventional nanny. A little boy in his own world. Can she show them that family is more than an image? (single dad/nanny, special needs family found)
💖99c FORGOTTEN DREAMS – Ten years ago he left her to join the navy. Now he’s back ready to pick up where they left off. Can the magic of Christmas open her heart up enough to trust him again? (sweet Christmas reunion novella)
https://www.karilemor.com/storms-of-new-england
“I have to know you’d be okay with marrying me. It wouldn’t be a traditional marriage, obviously. I wouldn’t expect anything from you…you know…in that way. It would be a marriage of convenience, in name only.
Her tongue poked out as she glanced at the floor. “You really want to marry a freak?”
“You really want to marry a scarred, impotent soldier who can’t walk?” There, he’d said it, and the world hadn’t ended. And she hadn’t walked out or looked at him with pity in her eyes. That’s what he dreaded most. The pity.
Jim’s words of putting it in the past and moving on rang through his head. Maybe he should try. Ask her out on a date. Easy, right? Baby steps.
“I’m hot. How’d you like to get ice cream before we head home?”
Sara chewed on her lip. “I didn’t bring my purse. Are you paying? I’ll pay you back later.”
“My treat.”
Jumping to his feet, he took her hand and hauled her up. They were going out for ice cream, and it was his treat. Could that count as a date? He thought it could. Even if she didn’t know.
A little about the author, Kari Lemor
Kari Lemor has always been a voracious reader. One of those kids who had the book under the covers or under the desk at school. Even now she has been known to stay up until the wee hours finishing a good book. Romance has always been her favorite, stories of people fighting through conflict to reach their happily ever after.
Writing wasn’t something she enjoyed when young and only in the last few years began putting the stories that ran rampant in her head, down on paper.
Now that her kids are all grown and have moved out, she uses her spare time to create character driven stories of love and hope.
She lives with her husband in a small town in New England dreaming of warmer weather. But only if it’s near the ocean.
You can connect with Kari here:
Website: Facebook: Reader Group-The Lit Lounge – Twitter: Instagram: Goodreads: BookBub: Amazon Author page: Pinterest:
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The authors of the wonderful Holiday Romance Anthology, CHRISTMAS COMES TO DICKENS, are having an all day Facebook party on Sunday, 11.1.2o2o. You will have already gained an hour of sleep, so you’ll be nice and refreshed to attend the party, heehee!
Here’s the link to the facebook page to join us for a fun day of stories, games, and prizes. CC2DFBP
Do you have your copy of the ebook yet? Here, let me make it easy for your:
Christmas Comes to Dickens UBL Link: https://books2read.com/DickensChristmas
My story ANGEL KISSES and HOLIDAY WISHES is part of this fabulous collection. It’s a second chance romance about rekindled love, loss, and grown up problems.
and don’t forget to download the FREE cookie recipe book as a gift from us to you,
It’s a Dickens of a Cookie UBL Link: https://books2read.com/dickens-cookie
See you Sunday~ Peg
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I’m so excited this day has finally arrived!!! the CHRISTMAS COMES TO DICKENS Holiday Romance Anthology releases today. 10 fabulous and heartwarming ( think Hallmark – only better!) Romance stories by 10 Award winning and Best selling Authors. And all for just 99 cents. I mean, come on!!! How great a deal is that???
There’s something for every romance reader in Christmas Comes to Dickens. Sweet and charming stories from these 10 bestselling authors deliver all the joy of the season. https://books2read.com/u/b6ZepZ
Millie’s Awesome Holiday Miracle by Top 100 Author Nancy Fraser ~ She’s an overworked single mom struggling to make ends meet. He’s the handsome CEO who’s come to Dickens to save—or close—the toy factory. Can one precocious little girl bring a couple of much-needed miracles to the people she cares about most?
Miracle At Holly Hill Inn by Top 100 Author Maddie James ~ Ariana is looking for the perfect Christmas village. Instead, she finds the town Scrooge. Will two days snowbound together at Holly Hill Inn bring them closer together, or send them each on their merry way?
Holiday Hearts by Top 100 Author Caroline Clemmons ~ Laura Jordan’s beauty and sense of humor are more apparent than her sharp mind, soft heart, and strict code of right and wrong. Ward Callahan has avoided romantic complications to throw himself into building his ad agency. Once he meets Laura, he falls hard but must convince her that dating her boss is not inappropriate. Can he convince her he doesn’t want her heart only for the holidays, but forever?
The Tinsel Tango by Best Selling Author Bonnie Edwards ~ Brenna needs some R&R over Christmas in Dickens. Tango lessons from mysterious Jett…Smith? may bring her everything her heart desires, but his secrets may kill the love they find.
Wisdom of the Heart by USA Today Best Selling Author Liz Flaherty ~ They were best friends who fell in love, but that was high school. Life and families and other loves had happened since that dear and distant time. They’re friends again, comfortable with each other and having so much fun at Christmas time in Dickens. They’re not still in love, but…wait…could it be happening again?
Operation Snowball by Best Selling Author Kathryn Hills ~ Returning to small town life is hard for Army veteran John Gridley. The last thing he expects to find is love with the beautiful widow, Heather Murphy. Can the perfect Christmas tree and a missing cat named Snowball bring them together despite meddling townsfolk?
Angel Kisses and Holiday Wishes by Best Selling Author Peggy Jaeger ~ When Sage left town 18 years ago, she left Keith’s heart in tatters. Now she’s back, and he’s wondering if they can put the past behind them and rekindle the love they lost.
Holly’s Wish by Top 100 Author Kathleen Lawless ~ What if the girl who got away is actually standing right in front of you? Years earlier, Nico and Holly shared one magical Christmas Eve. She never stopped wishing he’d find where she left her number.
When he does, is it too late?
Holiday Heart Wishes by Award Winning Author Lucinda Race ~ On her way into Dickens to visit family, Vera picks up Tony, a stranded motorist. Rather than part ways when they arrive, they discover their loved ones are intent on getting married. Can they slow down the older couple’s rush to the altar? Or, will holiday heart wishes come true for everyone?
Santa’s Wish by Best Selling Author Jan Scarbrough ~ Will Christmas magic help them overcome Roz’s career ambitions and Cooper’s grief, and bring them together for a second chance at love?
Get your copy of the anthology and our gift to you, a 20 recipe cookie companion, here:
Christmas Comes to Dickens UBL Link: https://books2read.com/DickensChristmas
It’s a Dickens of a Cookie UBL Link: https://books2read.com/dickens-cookie
And don’t forget to follow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DickensHoliday/
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Happy Holiday Reading, peeps ~ Peg
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Peggy Jaeger, Author 