Readers gonna read. Writers gonna write. LOL!
​TNEE went off as a huge success!!! Delta Force sold out within the first hour! Readers who already had read the story talked non-stop about Logan! I LOVED hearing that!!! They were also asking about Brody's story. <3

During my author book talk, basically a panel of just me with the readers, someone asked me about writing about my experience having an autistic child. This was a question I was not prepared to answer. Needless to say, I broke down and cried while answering. I apologize for that, as it was not expected. I hope I did not hurt anyone with my answer. Move, yes, touch, definitely. But not hurt. 

That aside, TNEE was great! The Villain's ball was AMAZING and the food? Out of this world!!! If you missed out on TNEE, there's another con you can get into and trust me, you WANT to be there! Huge announcement is coming soon! HUGE!!! I'll post about it, tweet, and share as soon as it has been released! I already know so for now, my lips are sealed!

Delta Force, Deadly Alchemy, and Fatal Intentions sold out! Southern Roots did pretty well and Clive was talked about often. I also realize it's time to start drawing back on Chronicles of the Fallen. Which is good because MORE people have it so YAY!!

Most authors did very well at TNEE. Horror authors were represented well. Even YA and NA! Oh, did I mention the Villain's ball? Seriously awesome! Check me out as Lady Loki and Milly Taiden as Madam Magneto!
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If you haven't attended a Romance Ink event, you really need to consider doing so. They BROUGHT it! Aside from hotel issues, which is bound to happen, the staff made the event completely seamless! Now, onto the next event!

Check out my events page.
Next for me is Sassy in Jacksonville. This event will take place June 4th. Are you coming? I hope to see you there!!!
Saturday, June 4th, 2016 the event will be at Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront. Main event time is Saturday 12-4. Currently there is no after party scheduled so I'm setting something up private with readers, more details coming soon! Click here for more information.

After Sassy is Authors After Dark in August! This is another Romance Ink event so if you're not setup yet to attend, you NEED to be! Seriously! If you wait to see who is attending, it may be too late to get a ticket! So sign up today! Click here for more information!

Oh! Back on TNEE for a moment, readers have been watching Marianne Morea and I talk online about Dragon Master! They asked for a reading and let me tell you... the room was silent and gasps were heard! Readers were ASKING for this story to be ready for AAD! So yeah, we're working our tails off to make that happen!!!

That's it from me for now. See you on the next trip!!!

In a matter of weeks I'll be heading up to Atlanta as a featured author at The Novel Experience Event (TNEE). This will be my third time as a featured author and cannot WAIT to see everyone! 
There's so much happening, so much going on... just you WAIT! If you're interested in attending, which I highly encourage you to do so! You can still get your room at the hotel Thursday - Saturday, or even Friday and Saturday, up to you! Interested? Get with me for more details. Book your room and I'll gift you a VIP ticket just for signing up! I would LOVE to have you there!!!

Did you know that the Southern Roots series is now on KU? That's right, you can now read it for FREE on KU!! What are you waiting for? Go grab the stories and meet Bobby Ray, Blaine, Clive, Matt, and Derek! Each have a unique story, and each end a HEA! 

Why should you, as a reader, come to The Novel Experience Event​ (TNEE)? A lot of us just picked up the deal on Amazon, buy 5 Kindle Fires, get the 6th one free. A bunch of us ordered more than the required 5 for the deal. That's a LOT of kindles to give away!
Not intrigued yet? How about parties where books and premium swag will be handed out FOR FREE?
No? Hmm... would you like to sit in on a panel with ONE author, maybe 5 of them? What about a costume ball?
Oh, and don't forget the epic book signing! All of this is YOURS at TNEE. VIP tickets are $100. Buys your meals during the event...FOUR days worth of meals. I'm sponsoring a HUGE event with author Milly Taiden​ that will be completely beyond EPIC!!! So get on it and get with us! Click here to get your ticket!

Authors...so you know...we already have 300 readers signed on. 300! You WANT to be part of this action! Get your ticket today and become an attending author! Check out the attached video from the event director, Stella Price.

With the upcoming book signings in Vegas for TNEE and Tampa for BBBB, I've placed my books on a temporary sale! Take advantage of the prices while you can, they won't last long!

Chronicles of the Fallen series:
Fallen - this book is still free on all channels!

Redemption:
Amazon (US)
B&N
KOBO

Atonement:
Amazon (US)
B&N
KOBO

Culmination:
Amazon (US)
B&N
KOBO

Southern Roots Series:
Southern Roots:
Amazon (US)
B&N
KOBO

City Lights:
Amazon (US)
B&N
KOBO


Each book is also on all channels of Amazon (i.e.: AU, CA, UK) as well as iBooks and Scribd. 

So we've read Southern Roots and met Bobby Ray & Lexi. The we ventured into City Lights and forgave Blaine and met Penelope and Matt. 
What's next you ask? Well, thank you for asking! Fueled Desire is next and we'll venture into Abby's world where she takes a trip... well escapes... from her life in Texas to start over. She knows she's destined for something other than being a cold hearted bitch. She knows she can do something better with herself other than ruining the lives of those she loves. So taking a chance, she books a trip around the world and the first place is Scotland.
Then the worst thing in the world could happen... she meets a man and his name is Clive. He's sexy, he's funny and he's down right hot as hell! Why is this the worst thing to happen? How does one find themselves if they consider getting under someone else?
Welcome to Abby's world. Fueled Desire is one of my most favorites stories I've written so far, mainly because of Clive. He's fun, he's honest and he's sexy. He wears a kilt most days... traditionally? Well you'll have to read to find out!

March 31st Fueled Desire will be available. I'll also have this story with me at my events in Las Vegas and Tampa. (click here to find out more about the events).
Stay tuned and continue reading the Southern Roots series!

April 2-5, 2015 I'll be in Las Vegas for The Novel Experience Event (aka: TNEE)! Here are five reasons WHY you should come!

1. It’s VEGAS for CHEAP! Like cheapy cheap. $149-189 a night depending on the room you choose. On a hotel RIGHT ON THE STRIP! Oh and its 3 days pre and post for the prices too! Make a vacation outta it for a fraction of the price!
2. MANY genres will be in attendance, including Romance, Scifi/fantasy, Steampunk, YA, NA, Horror, Mystery and others!
3. TONS of awesome opportunities to hangout with authors ALL OVER VEGAS! Several authors are getting off site parties together for Vegas shows (like Thunder from Down under, and Absinthe) and will be offering contests for special meals and events with them--- fully paid! (But you gotta be registered with us to qualify!)
4. THE EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND! That’s right, FREE! Rooms are the ONLY thing you need to pay (aside from your transportation) to attend the event. Staying at the hotel is preferred, as there’s going to be awesome extras that will be cropping up at the hotel!
5. Readers are our focus at this event! From the big signing to the evening parties, Authors and readers will explore Vegas together!

AND GUESS WHAT? WE ARE HAVING A SALE for LABOR DAY!

That’s right!

READERS! Attendance is FREE but should you want a VIP ticket, its only 62.50$ from 8/27-Sept 2!!!! That’s 50% off the VIP price! (use Labor Day Sale for the Code)

So spread the word, get registered, and get ready 

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-novel-experience-las-vegas-tickets-11210544039

Chronicles of the Fallen has been a wild ride! In a years time, the story had been outlined and written into four different stories, each detailing a different aspect of the series.

1. Fallen - Lisa discovers she's sold her soul to Samuel. Alex commits the ultimate sacrifice to save her.
2. Redemption - Lisa's choice has been made and with it, are severe consequences. New allies are made and new enemies are met. Before Alex loses himself completely, Lisa must fight her way back to him and save her family.
3. Atonement - Samuel needs the soul of an angel to take Jonathan's powers... and the perfect angel makes a play at destroying him. Anauel knows she can save Samuel... He knows he WILL be her downfall.
4. Culmination - Hell is rising and Jonathan's powers are a threat to everyone. Enemies must unite to save the world from a coming apocalypse. Sides will be tested and some will betray others. Trust No One.

I never thought I would be here today... writing these stories and writing about them afterward! Follow your dreams and take that chance. 
Before I took the chance to write, I would read for authors, write reviews and when the time allowed, beta read. I loved every second of it. Then one day along the way I met an amazing woman, Jillian Dodd. She is a treasure and if you don't have her on your reading list, I suggest getting to it... like right now.

I met Jillian when I took on her first published book, That Boy. I fell in LOVE with it! Jillian, like many other indie authors, took the time to talk with me. She and I befriended one another and over time, developed a friendship. Hell we even saw Magic Mike together! (Crazy evening lol!) 
Jillian invited me to Book Bash in Orlando last June, 2013. I came out and this was a turning moment for me. I met many amazing authors this day, but this is not what the changing moment was... it was realizing that THIS could be me. Alex and Lisa were waiting patiently for me to listen to them. Samuel... yeah not so much. When he realized I would finally take this story seriously, he began talking NON STOP! The readers of the Fallen series should not be surprised by this. HAHA!
Encouragement from Jillian and her assistant, Beth Suit, is what lead me to start writing out Fallen.
Jillian, thank you will never be enough.

Along the way, I met a few other women that completely changed my life... for the better.
Rebecca Cartee stepped up to the plate as my first beta reader. She informed me she was not a fan of paranormal stories, but wanted to get into beta reading and "why not?" Yes, her words. She took on Fallen and I can personally say, she's never looked back. Rebecca has since become one of my editors and I look forward to working with her in the future.

Kathey (aka: Designs by Katt) came next. She knew exactly what I was looking for in covers and never stopped working. She's image, then send it over. Image more and send it again. When I realized I was falling in love with my covers I knew we had a good partnership.
I began getting curious about author signings and events. I knew they were important but I wasn't sure HOW important. In comes Stella Price.

I met Stella back in November, 2013, before publishing Fallen. I believe I asked her if I should really considering attending TNEE Atlanta because "I'm not published yet and no one knows who I am." In other words, am I kidding myself? She told me I should come, if anything for the experience. Y'all I had so many questions! It's a good thing she did not shun me! LOL! 
March 2014 I attended my first signing and came close to selling out of my paperbacks! Stella was right and I'm SO glad I listened to her! She has since become a friend and I treasure her dearly... and our love for Tom Hiddleston and Michael Fassbender. Yum.

After Fallen published, a woman named Tabatha (some of you know her as Faith) and she took a chance on me and offered to publish me moving forward. I've learned a lot from her and hope to continue our work together in many years to come! Thank you for believing in me and my stories.

Finally wrapping this up and certainly... NOT the least... my street team. 
When I realized the Fallen series had affected people the way it did completely humbled me (and shocked me!). I met some of the most amazing women from these stories. Nicole Webb is definitely one of them. I believe our first conversation was about "questioning faith" and "letting go of pretenses." Nicole and I had a long talk and I was humbled she took the time to reach out. She was humbled I took the time to talk to her. (Seriously authors, talk to your readers. They're your bread and butter!).

In closing, many, many thanks go out to Jillian, Rebecca, Kathey, Stella and Nicole... among many, many others. Are there stories after the Fallen series? You bet there is! Will they follow this series? Unfortunately, no. This series stops with Culmination; however, in the future, if Samuel continues to pester me the way he does, he may get a novella or two. LOL! Archangel Michael occasionally bends my ear so watch out, you may see him in something soon. Who knows?
Thank you for taking the time to read this blog. It means the world to me. Anytime, reach out and say hi. Tell me who you love more, Alex, Samuel or Jonathan? LOL I know there's a few Michael fans as well! Again, thank you so much for reading the stories, reading this blog and just... being there.

Much love!!! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 

Hey Readers! #AAD this year is giving away over 4000 books, registrations to AAD 2015 and TNEE Vegas and a TON of author sponsored prizes and gifts. And there's a HUGE costume ball, an open bar, parties, mini events, an in house tattoo artist, corsetier and a mechanical bull. 

Yeah, you heard right! Registration(250$) includes all your meals (And we DO provide REAL options for gluten free and vegetarian offerings!) a welcome bag filled with swag and books, and your pass to all the awesome we do every year. Wanna hangout with authors, I mean REALLY hangout with them? This is nothing like ANY mere signing you have attended. ALL the authors attending WANT to hangout with you, talk with you and be a part of the larger world of Literary awesome. Don't you? 

Register today! Your conformation will have links to get your hotel and a link and password to get a seat for the Sins and Virtues Ball! Check out all the awesome at http://www.authorsafterdark.org/ or the #AAD FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/450532265077444/