Okay, I’m totally copying this from the inimitable Serena Chase at Edgy Inspirational Romance. It’s a brilliant variation on a favorites list, and I loved it so much, I’m borrowing her concept (Thank you, Serena!). Here we go…. Besides raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, I do, from time to time, discover new favorite things. Here a few from this past year. Favorite winter accessory: Rampage Faction Boot or my BearPaw Boots Favorite known-author-I-just-discovered: James Rollins – I’m ashamed I hadn’t read his books before now. I am in love with his blend of black ops and scientific/futuristic technology plotlines. In fact, I’m downright jealous. I would LOVE to pen a series in a similar vein. Rollins is …
BEOWULF INFLUENCER SEARCH
Okay, Rapid-Fire Readers! Here is your chance to sign up to be an INFLUENCER for BEOWULF, which releases in a month. PLEASE READ THIS WHOLE POST before dashing off to enter. I’m doing things a little differently. This isn’t a first-come, first-serve basis–so everyone has time to enter. I have THIRTY copies for some boots-on-ground team members, who will help me positively influence the launch of BEOWULF! All you need to do is TWO THINGS: >>1. ENTER through the Rafflecopter widget: a Rafflecopter giveaway >>2. and LEAVE A COMMENT on the Rapid-Fire Fiction Facebook post as well about how/where you will influence (blog, reviews on BAM!, B&N, Amazon, LifeWay, CBD, etc.). Please note: This is not an agreement …
#32 Author Scavenger Hunt Stop #27 – Heather Burch Interview
Having fun yet? It’s my great pleasure on this hunt to host/feature amazing YA author, Heather Burch, who is featuring Avengers, the third book in her Halflings series. So, you know how it works–read the interview, grab the clue, then continue on to the next clue. once you have been to all 31 stops, then return to http://www.crimsonpulsemedia.com and enter the entire clue text! Now…without further ado, heeeeerre’s HEATHER! First, I want to thank the amazing Ronie Kendig for having me drop by. Scavenger Hunt! So fun! Q: Everyone seems to have a “how I got published” story. What is yours? In 2005, God spoke to me that it was my year to do things that were important to …
The Mighty League App Giveaway
Hey, Peeps! As many of you probably know, my twin boys have been on the great Asperger’s adventure since they were about 5 years old. One twin presents more idiosyncrasies than the other, but together, they make life intriguing! Although my writing schedule is pretty insane at the moment, when the opportunity came up to check out this app and storybook with my twins, I lunged at the chance. So, here’s a bit about the book, then an official Fast-Rope Review! The Mighty League, Vol. 1: The Terrible Taunting Storybook APP DESCRIPTION | The adorkable JMan and his plucky hedgehog sidekick, Mr. Redge are the unstoppable, secret superhero team who save a classmate from the poking pranks of Dr. Evil Touch! …
Upcoming Events
Well, I’m having a glitch with my website’s calendar, so I wanted to make sure y’all know about these upcoming events: Christian Author Day at Books-A-Million – October 19th 2 – 5 pm Arundel Mills, Baltimore, Maryland. Capitol Christian Writers – November 11 7-9pm 10520 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030 I will present my Rapid-Fire Your Fiction, a talk on pacing and movement in scenes/chapters.
Young Adult Covers
So, I’ve been working on a YA fantasy series, but I’ve also been a longtime reader of the genre. In the hopes of getting my series published, I started wondering about covers. What covers are selling, what’s not…and I thought about covers that made ME buy books, or at the very least, take a closer look. What follows are covers and my opinions, for what they’re worth: While I didn’t buy Enclave (not really into the zombie “flesh-eating Freaks” (as one reviewer put it) thing), this cover made me check into the content. And even the publisher’s blurb was well written and intriguing…again, until I realized what the “Freaks” are–really. I really love the striking orange/red/gold tons in this cover, …
Winner & Upcoming Events
GIVEAWAY UPDATE: Rafflecopter chose Bethany Kaczmarek and Jennifer King as the “Pick Your Book” giveaway winners. Thank you, ladies, for being Rapid-Fire Fiction readers and staying in touch! UPCOMING EVENTS: I love getting to connect with readers across the country via this blog but also on the Rapid-Fire Fiction Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/RapidFireFiction), but it’s even more awesome to do that face-to-face. Here are some upcoming events: Oregon Christian Writers Summer Conference – I will be teaching (Rapid-Fire Your Fiction and He…Giggled?) at OCW’s Summer Conference August 12 – 15. I hope to see you there! American Christian Fiction Writers Annual Conference – I’ll be on an author panel with esteemed authors Tosca Lee, Jim Rubart, Robert Liparulo, Dan Walsh, and …
Brian’s Birthday Giveaway
My husband’s birthday is today, and in his honor, I’m giving away a book to two winners!! a Rafflecopter giveaway ENTER on Rafflecopter, but you can also leave a comment here or my Rapid-Fire Fiction Facebook page, if you’d like.
Pick Your Book Giveaway
I’m drafting up a potential new series, and I NEED YOUR HELP picking a last name for a character. I’m usually pretty good at nailing the characters’ names, but this one, I can’t pick between the two. DO YOU LIKE MANNERO OR PALERMO better? So, here’s your chance to tell me which name you like best–AND enter to win a Ronie Kendig novel: a Rafflecopter giveaway
Summer Reading
Well, tonight I returned from a quick, quasi-unexpected trip to DC where I got to hear Brad Thor speak then walk through the rain with my hubby. A wonderful evening! Anyway, so I just finished Raptor 6 and turned it in to my editor. I’m so pleased with that story, which is more thriller than my previous novels and ends a little differently. I think you’ll love it, though. I sure did! Here’s my summer reading TBR pile. This stack includes titles I’ve accumulated while working on Raptor, thought I have too many more on my shelves. (And I do not know why, but WordPress flipped the picture upside…and the program refuses to correct for me. LOL) And here’s a …