DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT- DARK EMBRACE (Dark Paradise, #4)

I'm thrilled to announce I'll be heading back in my writing cave.

Mala's and Landry's story concluded with DARK REDEMPTION. This time I get to revisit Paradise Pointe, Louisiana to explore the ramifications of their past actions and how it impacts the life of a very special character from the series. She had a difficult time in the previous books. I think it's only fair she gets her own story.

See that? I managed to keep this post spoiler free, but I bet those who have read the series can figure out who I'm talking about (leave your guess in the comments below).

My thanks to everyone for your support. Without those of you who took the time to read and review DARK PARADISE, DARK SACRIFICE, and DARK REDEMPTION, I never would have been given the opportunity to bring you DARK EMBRACE. 

Thank you!
 

DARK REDEMPTION RELEASE DAY!

Three book releases in three months and I'm still alive! Today marks the last launch day with the release of DARK REDEMPTION. It's the third in the Dark Paradise series and concludes Mala and Landry's love story.
 

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If you've read the first two novels, DARK PARADISE and DARK SACRIFICE, then you know secrets hide beneath the murky swamps and polite facades in Paradise Pointe, Louisiana.

I wrote the series arc as a mystery in itself. The first two books have a mystery for the characters to solve, but underlying all of the drama and chaos is another player--the biggest of the Big Bads. Clues were left behind, puzzle pieces, which will lead to the ultimate battle between good and evil. 

Does that sound dramatic?

Yeah, well, ya'll know me pretty well by now. I love to entertain. And I couldn't help inserting a Whedonism.

Because of the holiday, the DARK REDEMPTION release day blitz will be live tomorrow. I'll add the links from the awesome bloggers who participated to the post when I receive them.

My sincere thanks to everyone who has supported me in this journey. It truly is a dream come true.

The Dark Paradise series is now available in its entirety wherever books are sold.

Buy Now:

AMAZON  / B&N / INDIGO / iBOOKS/ AMAZON UK / AMAZON CA / GOOGLE PLAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

DARK REDEMPTION (DARK PARADISE, BOOK 3) EXCLUSIVE COVER REVEAL ON HEROES AND HEARTBREAKERS

I'm thrilled to announce that the exclusive cover reveal for DARK REDEMPTION, the third book in my trilogy, is on HEROES and HEARTBREAKERS today. 

I'm so excited because I've been waiting since November for this gorgeous work of art to be shared with the world. 

But before head over to the cover reveal, I want to invite you to my Facebook Release Day Party for DARK PARADISE on July 1st from 7:00 p.m. EDT-10:30 p.m. EDT.

Click on the link above to join me, and a group of wonderful authors, for prizes, games, and partying into the night.

A CHANCE TO BREATHE

Well, I'm out of my writing cave. Sorry to have been gone so long. I feel like I’ve neglected you. I tried to keep the blog fairly current by posting some awesome cover reveals, but I apologize for not keeping you updated during my writing hiatus. The good news is I finished the last book in my series coming out this summer, DARK REDEMPTION, and did it by my deadline. It’s off with my editor.  

Now, I’m recovering because, WOW, that story took me on a wild ride. I swear, by this last book those characters lived and breathed. Mala and Landry had a story to share with you all, independent of anything I wanted. I just typed and tried to keep up while they sent me on a terrifying, yet at times, hilarious adventure. Their love really shined brightly in everything they did, and I’m extremely grateful they were my muse.

My goal upon writing this series was to make sure each book was better than the preceding. I often read a first book in a series, fall in love with it, then buy the second book only to be disappointed.

As a reader, it sucks. I fall in love with authors, and when I find one I like, I'll read everything they've ever written. As long as the author consistently provides a good product. I don't expect every book to be brilliant, but I don't want to feel like I wasted money that could've gone to a book I would've enjoyed more. If you know what I mean?

Anyway, this goal is what I strove for and what constantly played in my mind as I wrote.

Which to be honest, at times, made it difficult for me to remain focused. All of my doubts and fears took turns rearing their ugly heads. I started second guessing myself and stalled writing to work out various plotlines to be sure I really wanted the story to go in a certain direction. Those insecurities can be debilitating if you get sucked in too deep.

It wasn't until I realized that my characters knew the story they wanted to tell that I let myself go.

OH MY GOSH! It was so freeing. The words flew off the page. Half the time I couldn’t believe what I was typing. It sounds crazy, but hey, it worked. I love it. I’m proud that I wrote it. And I can’t wait for you all to read it because I hope you fall in love with Mala and Landry too.

Thanks for hanging in there with me. I'm enjoying this small chance to catch my breath before the DARK SACRIFICE edits arrive next week, then it's into the editing cave. 

So what have you been up to since I've been on hiatus. Leave me a comment so we can catch up.

THE WINNER IS...

Rhiann W. has won the DARK PARADISE cover reveal $25 Amazon gift card giveway.

 

YAY! *throws confetti*

 

 

I would like to thank everyone for their support this week. I know I must've driven a few of you crazy with all of my tweets and posts. I promise this is not normal behavior. Typically, I’m more the reclusive (shy) type.

 

Now that my cover reveal is over, I’m heading back into my writing cave. I probably won’t stick my head out very often because I’m on a deadline.

Those who are new to this blog may not know this, but DARK PARADISE is the first of three books in my trilogy. DARK SACRIFICE and DARK REDEMPTION are also being published this summer (all three within a month of each other. *gasp*).

So, I’ll be busy writing and editing for the next few months. I still have some cool cover reveals scheduled for other authors. And, well, I also have my amazing covers for DARK SACRIFICE and DARK REDEMPTION sitting in my computer, begging to be released to the world.

So stay tuned.



IT'S NANO TIME

Anyone else joining me in this month long writing party?

I'm going to do my best to win again. My plan is to use the energy of NaNo to finish DARK REDEMPTION.

The only things that might stall my goals... edits for DARK PARADISE AND DARK SACRIFICE.

As you can see,  some exciting things have happened since I last updated my blog. I have new titles, yay!

And release dates.

DARK PARADISE, DARK SACRIFICE, and DARK REDEMPTION will be published on 07/01/14, 08/05/14, and 09/02/14. It's going to be a busy summer.

I've also completed the first pass edits for Dark Paradise, and I'm waiting for the second.

I'm also expecting my first pass edits for DARK SACRIFICE to arrive any day now. 

And it that's not enough, I'm also editing QUEST FOR THE GOLDEN APPLE for my awesome agent.

So, there you go. Wish me luck with NaNo. I think I'll need it.