Hot For the Holiday! Multi-author sale!

February 9-13!!

*Some titles sale dates vary. Some are Amazon US only. Be sure to check the vendor pricing before you buy.
Vendor price is final. Some titles are part of Kindle Unlimited! 

So many deals to be had! Be sure you scroll through them all!

Super Hot Deals and Steals! 

Including my books Frank and The Werewolf Tamer and Dracula: In the Flesh.

Mandy M. Roth
Book Title: Mating Behavior
Price: FREE
Sale Dates: Feb 9-13
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Mandy M. Roth
Book Title: Sacred Places
Price: $0.99 USD
Sale Dates: Feb 9-13
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Eve Vaughn
Book Title: Kyriakis
Price: $0.99 USD
Sale Dates: Feb 9-13
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Cristina Rayne
Book Title:Tempted by the Jaguar #1: Transformation (Riverford Shifters)
Price: FREE
Sale Dates:Feb 9th ONLY
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Cristina Rayne
Book Title: Claimed by the Elven Brothers: Decision (An Elven King Novella #1)
Price: $0.99 USD
Sale Dates: Feb 9-13
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Mandy Rosko
Book Title: Burns Like Fire (Dangerous Creatures Book 1)
Price: FREE
Sale Dates: February 9-13
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Mandy Rosko
Book Title: My Angel Lover, Have Mercy On Me (M/M)
Price: $0.99 USD
Sale Dates: February 9-13
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Cathryn Fox
Book Title: Crashing Down
Price:$.99 USD
Sale Dates: Feb 9-13
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S.K. Falls
Book Title: Fevered Souls Book 3
Price: $0.99 USD
Sale Dates:  Feb. 9-13
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S.K. Falls
Book Title: Fevered Souls Book 4
Price: $0.99 USD
Sale Dates: Feb. 9-13
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JC Andrijeski
Book Title: Rook (Allie’s War Book One)
Price: FREE
Sale Dates: Feb 9-13
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Anthea Lawson
Book Title: Kisses & Rogues
Price:  $0.99 USD
Sale Dates:Feb 9-15
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Zoe York
Book Title: Fall Hard (SEALs Undone #2)
Price:  FREE
Sale Dates:  Feb 9-13
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Zoe York
Book Title: When They Weren’t Looking (Wardham #3)
Price: $0.99 USD
Sale Dates: Feb 9-13
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Michele Bardsley
Book Title: Moon Pack Rules: Her Werewolf Boyfriend Episode One
Price: FREE
Sale Dates: Feb 9 – 13
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Michele Bardsley
Book Title: Moon Pack Rules: Her Werewolf Boyfriend Episode Two
Price: FREE
Sale Dates: Feb 9 – 13
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Christine Bell
Book Title: Fix You, Books 1-3, The Complete Box Set
Price: $0.99 USD
Sale Dates: Feb 9-13
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Christine Bell
Book Title: Between Us: Book One
Price: FREE
Sale Dates:   Feb 9-13
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Molly McLain
Book Title: Can’t Shake You (River Bend, #1)
Price: $0.99 USD
Sale Dates: Feb 9-10 ONLY
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Molly McLain
Book Title: Can’t Hold Back (River Bend, #1.5)
Price: FREE
Sale Dates: Feb 9-10 ONLY
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Carina Wilder
Book Title: Bearing Up in Wolf Rock
Price: $0.99 USD
Sale Dates: Feb 9-13
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Carina Wilder
Book Title: Encounters (Sought by the Alphas)
Price: FREE
Sale Dates: Feb 9-13 
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V. M. Black
Book Title: Blood Born (Cora’s Choice 1)
Price:  $0.99 USD
Sale Dates:  Feb 9-13
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V. M. Black
Book Title: Taken, Pursuit, Escape 3 Book Bundle (The Alpha’s Captive)
Price:  $0.99 USD
Sale Dates: Feb 9-13
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Renee George
Book Title: The Lion Kings (Part One)
Price:  FREE
Sale Dates:  Feb 9-11
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Renee George
Book Title: The Lion Kings (Part Two)
Price:FREE
Sale Dates: Feb 9-11
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Cherie Marks
Book Title: Lost in New Falls
Price: $0.99 USD
Sale Dates:  Feb 7-14
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Michelle M. Pillow
Book Title: Everlastingly
Price: FREE
Sale Dates: Feb 9-13
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Michelle M. Pillow
Book Title: The Mighty Hunter
Price: $0.99 USD
Sale Dates: Feb 9-13
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A.C. James
Book Title: Make A Wish: A Christmas Encounters Novella (Steamy Contemporary Romance)
Price:  $0.99 USD
Sale Dates:  Feb 9-13
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A.C. James
Book Title: Ever After Series: Paranormal Romance Box Set (Steamy Vampire Romance)
Price:  $0.99 USD
Sale Dates:  Feb 9-13
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Tasha Black
Book Title: Curse of the Alpha: Episodes 3 & 4
Price:  $0.99 USD
Sale Dates:  Feb 9-13
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Tasha Black
Book Title: Curse of the Alpha: Episodes 5 & 6
Price:  $0.99 USD
Sale Dates:  Feb 9-13
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Melissa Schroeder
Book Title: A Santini in Love (The Santinis)
Price:  $0.99 USD
Sale Dates:  Feb 9-13
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Tracey H. Kitts
Book Title: Frank and The Werewolf Tamer
Price:  $0.99 USD
Sale Dates:  Feb 9-11
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Tracey H. Kitts writing as T.K. Hardin
Book Title: Dracula: In the Flesh
Price:  $0.99 USD
Sale Dates:  Feb 9-11
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Arial Burnz
Book Title: Midnight Eclipse
Price:  $0.99 USD
Sale Dates:  Feb 9-13
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Renee George
Book Title: Midnight Shift (Episode One)
Price:  FREE
Sale Dates:  Feb 9-13
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Cathryn Fox
Book Title: Torn Between Two Brothers
Price:  Temp Sale
Sale Dates:  Feb 9-13
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Deanna Chase
Book Title: Defining Destiny (Destiny, Book 1)
Price:  FREE
Sale Dates:  Feb 9th only
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Laurie London
Book Title: Assassin’s Touch (Iron Portal #1)
Price:  $0.99 USD
Sale Dates:  Feb 9-13
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Jenna Dales
Book Title: Kissing Drake (Butterfly Girls #1)
Price:  FREE
Sale Dates:  Feb 9-10
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Chloe Cole
Book Title: Coercion: Book One
Price:FREE
Sale Dates:  Feb 9-13
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TJ Michaels
Book Title: Spirit of the Pride ~ Pryde Ranch Shifters
Price: $0.99 USD
Sale Dates:  Feb 9-13
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Jaide Fox
Book Title: StarCaught (Interstellar Mayhem)
Price: $0.99 USD
Sale Dates:  Feb. 9-13
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Jaide Fox
Book Title: Summoner’s Captive
Price: $0.99 USD
Sale Dates:  Feb. 9-13
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Sylvia Frost 
Book Title: Huntbound
Price: SALE
Sale Dates:  Feb. 9-13
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Lissa Matthews
Book Title: Melting Jane
Price: FREE
Sale Dates:  Feb 9-13
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Lissa Matthews
Book Title: Love and Tattoos
Price: FREE
Sale Dates:  Feb 9-13
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Jaycee Clark
Book Title: Angel Eyes
Price: Temp Sale
Sale Dates:  Feb 9-13
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Jenna Dales
Book Title: Inspire Me (Hot Rods #1)
Price: Sale
Sale Dates:  Feb 9-13
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Sidney Bristol
Book Title: Falling for His Best Friend
Price:  $0.99 USD
Sale Dates:  Feb 9-13
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Juliet Spenser
Book Title: Wherever You Are (Bliss Harbor)
Price:  $0.99 USD
Sale Dates:  Feb 9-13
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Juliet Spenser
Book Title: Kiss Me Again (Bliss Harbor)
Price: FREE
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Natasha Logan
Book Title: Under His Spell
Price: FREE
Sale Dates: Feb 11-13
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I am officially a USA Today Best-Selling author!

There were times that I wondered if I would ever get to say that, "USA Today Best-Selling author." Well, it happened today and I am completely overcome. I'm not sharing the news here to brag, not by any means. I am really and truly humbled. I owe a huge thank you to Mandy M. Roth, and Michelle M. Pillow, who invited me to be a part of the Taming the Alpha boxed set. If not for them, I wouldn't be having this amazing moment right now.

I cannot believe that I can now put those words beside my name. I always wanted to. But the market goes up and down. You crank out another book, and hold your breath to see if readers will love it the way that you do. It' truly is a gamble. But, if it's in your blood, it's what you do.

I couldn't do anything else with my life. I am a writer and I always will be. Now, I feel like I might actually be a successful one. I am crying as I write this and I don't even care if that makes me sound crazy. LOL This has been such a long time coming and I am so grateful for this moment.

Today, one of my dreams came true.

Taming the Alpha is up for pre-order

Featuring Tales from NYT, USA Today and National Bestselling Authors!
 
Limited Time Boxed Set!
 
When an alpha is too hot to handle, what's a girl to do? Simple...Tame the Alpha and make him purr.
 
From deliciously sizzling contemporary bad boys, to pulse-tingling paranormal hotties, you're sure to fall in love and in lust with any or all of these alphas. Over twenty fabulous authors bring their A-game to tempt your every desire.
 
Anthology Includes: Werewolves & Shifters, Demons & Devils, Paranormal & Urban, Military, Vampires, Genetic Engineering, Witches & Wizards, Contemporary, Special Forces, Dystopia, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Special Forces, Dragons, Demons, Billionaires, Magic, Fantasy, Futuristics and so much more!

Preorder Amazon US
For Amazon Non-Us Search the ASIN: B00PMG53UY
More Vendors Coming Soon!

Update: Here are links to the other vendors. :)

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PMG53UY

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00PMG53UY

Amazon CA: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00PMG53UY

Amazon AU: http://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B00PMG53UY

Amazon DE: http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00PMG53UY

iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id944073837

Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1120806892

Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/taming-the-alpha-over-20-alpha-male-tales-of-contemporary-military-werewolves-shifters-vampires-billionaires-witches-dragons-demons-more

The unfortunate trend of snark

First, I am not a fan of snark. (If you couldn't tell that from the title. LOL) I do not think it is clever, or funny, or cute. I think it is rude, often bitchy, and downright hateful. Unfortunately, it also seems to get worse this time of year.

Why am I blogging about this exactly? Because it bothers me. I do not understand the need to be harsh to a complete stranger unless they did something to me personally. Or attacked someone I care about for no reason.

Here is an example. 

I saw a woman walking down the sidewalk at a mall. She was wearing an outfit that I thought looked good, and she probably did too. Some snooty woman walked past her and said something to the effect of her outfit being a disgrace and she "shouldn't be allowed out in public."

I was stunned. I just stood there for a moment and starred. Then the woman on the receiving end of this started to cry. It broke my heart. Since I was right behind her on my way to the door anyway, I couldn't let it go. I told the snooty woman, "Why don't you do us all a favor, take your opinions, write them all down, and shove them up your ass. No one asked what you think!"

She looked pissed, but she left. The other woman thanked me and continued to cry. I asked, "Do you know her?"

She shook her head and said, "I've never seen her before in my life. Who does something like that?"

That is a very good question. Who does something like that to someone they don't even know? Not that knowing them would make it any better, but not knowing them sure does make it stranger.

Of course, this type of behavior is much more prevalent online. Most people who dish out what I call "Drive-by snark" or "Drive-by trolling" would never have the nerve to do this to someone in public. The internet gives anonymity to people who do this sort of thing for fun.

Being a public figure of any kind makes you more likely to have to deal with it too. I know authors who receive death threats in email because they didn't write a certain story the way someone thought it should go! (No, it wasn't me.) How insane is that?

I and many other authors have been the victim of overly personal and hateful reviews as well. Not liking something is one thing. Insulting the author or writing a deliberately ridiculous (for whatever reason) review is another.

It's difficult to imagine someone actually doing this sort of thing, but you'll find them everywhere. Regardless of topic, they are on many forums, all over Facebook, and of course, Goodreads.

People put this stuff out there on purpose, just to be hurtful. Just because they can.

Unfortunately, this is not real life. Well, it is, but not face to face, like the rude woman at the mall. If you voice an opinion here, you are "behaving badly." People form internet groups to organize attacks like this. Sounds unreal, doesn't it? It's true.

I'm getting sidetracked though. My point isn't to bitch about reviews. I wonder WHY people do this to each other. The example of reviews simply comes easily to me. By the way, I've had to stop reading reviews. I want to continue writing and that's what it takes for me. I had to shut that out of my life.

My point was, why do people treat each other so harshly over nothing at all. What purpose does that serve? It isn't funny. A human being with actual feelings is on the receiving end of that insult.

We've all been alive long enough to know that the world isn't full of sunshine and rainbows. No one expects that. However, there is a difference in giving an honest opinion and being an asshole. 

Am I perfect? Certainly not. If someone pisses me off, they generally know about it. However, standing up for yourself isn't the same as lashing out for no reason. I do my best to treat other people as I would like to be treated. It may sound cheesy or cliche, but it's true. It is also a valuable lesson that many people seem to have never learned.

Here's one more thing to think about. Everyone you meet is struggling with something. It might be their job, or finances, or a kid on drugs, or a crazy ex, or their physical health. Whatever it is, we all have battles that we fight. Just because you see someone with a smile on their face doesn't mean that smile came easily. Many such expressions (when they are genuine) are hard won. Who are you to take away their bit of hard-earned happiness? And why would you do it? Simply because you can? If so, you are a miserable person.

For all we know, they might be contemplating suicide. Maybe that hateful comment was the last straw for them? If you think that example is too extreme, think of Robin Williams. He always put his best face forward and look at what he was clearly struggling with.

No matter what face they present to the world, everyone is struggling with something. I would hate to know that I spent my time tearing another person down when I could just as easily lift them up.

Upcoming books and a new series

As those who follow my posts on FB know, I've been really busy. Since several people have asked what exactly my schedule holds for the rest of this year, and the new year, I thought I'd give a quick update.

Taming the Alpha - December 2014 - I'm very excited to be a part of this anthology. There are lots of amazing authors in this, including Mandy M. Roth, and Michelle M. Pillow. My novella in this set is called Once Upon A Full Moon.

After Dark, Lilith Mercury Book 7 - This is the final book in the Lilith Mercury series. It's scheduled for release January 6, 2015 and is available for pre-order now.

Pre-order your copy here.

Bound by Blood - This is the brand new series that I just finished writing.

This series still needs to go through edits, but here is the tentative release schedule.

Book One - Oriana's Curse - Feb, 2015
Book Two - Demon's Embrace - May, 2015
Book Three - Dragon Slayer Dreams - August, 2015
Book Four - Enter the She-Dragon - Nov. 2015
Boxed Set - Feb. 2016

The Eternal Kiss - This is currently part of a boxed set (Heaven to Hell) and will be released as a single short novella in April, 2015

Plus, I'm part of another (still kind of secret) series coming up next fall 2015. I can say that I will finally continue the story of Kurtis, the Dracula impersonator from Frank and The Werewolf Tamer. At least, that's the plan. This is still in the planning stages, so don't hold me to it.

I've written 5 books in just under 3 months. Yes, I'm tired. LOL As much as I love writing, I'm going to take a slight step back and focus a little more on me for a change. What does that mean? It means that I'm going to get back into a regular workout schedule, play some video games, and watch some movies on my list.

You may not realize (or maybe you do) how important this is for a writer. It's exciting to know that people want to read one book right after the other. But maintaining that kind of pace will drive you nuts, and quite possible shorten your lifespan from stress. LOL

Please know that I appreciate each and every one of you and I write as fast as I reasonable can. My wrists and hands hurt if I go faster physically than I do right now. Plus, I like to have time to let new ideas "percolate" for a while. I think it makes the characters and worlds more real when they finally make it onto paper.

I'll still be proofing and editing the stories mentioned above, plus sending them to my editor. So, I'm not on vacation or anything. I've just got to do my very best to rest my brain so that I can continue what I hope to be a long, productive, and successful career. :)

Having said that, I've already got a few ideas for another possible series. LOL

Help me make Something Wild Permanently FREE on Amazon

There's a trick to getting books listed as FREE on Amazon. ;) I'd like to offer Something Wild to readers at no cost, you know because you guys are awesome. But, I need your help to do that.

If Something Wild is reported as FREE on other vendors, Amazon will "price match" it, making it a freebie for everyone.

Here's how you do it.

1. Follow this link to Something Wild on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P31L8OS

2. Scroll to the bottom until you see "TELL US ABOUT A LOWER PRICE," and click it.

3. A window will pop up asking where you saw the lower price. Select "Website."

4. Now, copy and paste either of these links from Smashwords and KOBO. Please be sure to put 0.00 as the price and 0.00 as the shipping price. 

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/488903

http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/something-wild-6


That's all there is to it. :) Then, we wait to see Amazon price match this bad boy and make it FREE.

Once it's price matched for FREE, be sure to download it! It's a short, sexy werewolf story with a few free samples thrown in at the end. ;)

Thanks for reading, and thanks for your help! 

The power of positivity

I don't know about anyone else, but it's been one of those weeks for me. I'm not going to get overly personal, but I will share some random positive things. Why? Because it makes me feel better. Maybe it will help some of you out there, who are also stressed out, to feel better as well. Get ready for some ridiculous crap. LOL

These are in no particular order, and they aren't "about" anything in particular either. This is just a random collection of things that make me smile. I hope they make you smile also.

Because everyone needs to feel like a unicorn sometimes. :)

It's Batman on a unicorn. It needs no explanation.

We are now ready for the dookie apocalypse. LOL

Why am I posting this?

This is me in Target. LOL 

I love horror movies, therefore, this is funny. LOL

Hell, yeah! 

This is my mouse pad. Really. 

Because one does not simply stop making Mordor jokes. ;)

Anger management issues. LOL

I have laughed way too much at this.

Because unicorns are awesome. 

This is what I need to look at every day. 

This concludes my randomness. I hope it helped. LOL