Category Archives: My Books

update

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Melanie

A few things happening… 1. Goodreads giveaway! I have listed a full Dark Angel Chronicles set under the first book, Starfire Angels, as a summer giveaway on Goodreads here: http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/54843-starfire-angels. All five books signed and sent by me. Sorry, U.S. … Continue reading →

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Blurb writing 101

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Melanie

The first thing readers notice is the cover. Next, it’s the blurb. This is your “back cover copy” describing your book. For either ebook or print, it’s what the retailers list as the description online. Writing the blurb is a … Continue reading →

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expanding Starfire Angels

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Melanie

I’ve had this idea for a while but have been wondering how far it might get. I don’t know if enough interest exists to make it a viable option. You tell me. I would like to expand Starfire Angels but … Continue reading →

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Another first draft done

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Melanie

Whew! What a frantic pace too! The rough draft of Shards clocked in at 29,000 words, or a tad over but close enough. I started this project just under three weeks ago, so this is a frantic pace for me, … Continue reading →

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New DESTINY cover is here!

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Melanie

Tada! Artwork by Paul Davies, who will be doing the cover for the prequel of this series titled PROPHECY. Look for that one in early 2014. The cover will be revealed in a few months. This new cover is going … Continue reading →

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Giveaway Results

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Melanie

Thank you to everyone who signed up for the chance to win one of my signed paperbacks of Soriel through Elle Casey’s Indie Book Giveaway. Congratulations to the winners: Crystal Debby Sheryl Shona Yia I’ve sent emails to the winners. … Continue reading →

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Secret Project Reveal WITH COVER!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Melanie

Tada! I mentioned it as a secret project a few times on Facebook, but was waiting for the right time to reveal it here for when I had something substantial. All I can say is that this will be a … Continue reading →

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Massive Indie Book Giveaway!

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Melanie

Thanks to fellow indie author, Elle Casey, for making this possible. I’ve thrown in 5 signed PAPERBACKS of Soriel. But hurry! The giveaway closes on the 15th! To enter, follow this link: http://ellecasey.com/promotions/elle-caseys-springtime-indie-book-giveaway/

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raising doubts

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Melanie

I’m having doubts again. I haven’t fully recovered from the last year and thinking I should take my writing in a different direction that I don’t feel is right. I love Soriel and Tiger Born for the balance of qualities … Continue reading →

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Deception excerpt

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Melanie

Fighting instincts kicked into full and, in spite of the soreness in her leg, she sent him stumbling. It cost her with a shot of pain in her leg that sent her sitting against the console, while he jumped to … Continue reading →

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