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Category Archives: eBooks
Colorful, Colored, and Colorless Words: Fixing Writing Errors
Do you recall the dreaded 500-words’ essay often assigned by English teachers? Do you also recall the sinking feeling of coming up with 500 words on a subject for which you held no opinion? Do you also recall writing something … Continue reading
Posted in eBooks, editing, language choices, publishing, word choices, word play, writing
Tagged eBooks, editing, language choices, Publishing, word choice, writing
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We Need a Hero… A Guest Post from Helen Hollick, Celebrating the Release of “On The Account”
Today I welcome my Devon-based friend Helen Hollick, who celebrates her latest release, On The Account, a fabulous pirate tale that you will want to snatch up as quickly as your fingers can hit the “buy” link on your favorite … Continue reading
Posted in British Navy, eBooks, Georgian England, Georgian Era, Great Britain, Guest Post, history, King Arthur, kings and queens, research, weaponry, writing
Tagged Bring it Close, guest post, Helen Hollick, On The Account, Pirate Code, pirate tales, Ripples In The Sand, Sea Witch, swash-buckler tale
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Carolina Book Festival 2016
Book Signing Carolina Book Fest is a book signing taking place in the Queen City of Charlotte, North Carolina, on October 15, 2016. The book signing will be held at the Marriott City Center (100 West Trade Street) in downtown Charlotte from 10 AM … Continue reading
Posted in book release, books, eBooks, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged authors, book festival, book signing, Carolina Book Fest 2016
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Welcome Suspense Writer, Tierney James, and the Latest Release in the Enigma Series
Today, I welcome fellow Black Opal Books Author, Tierney James, and news of her latest release. Tierney and I have included a short Q and A to introduce her and her Enigma mystery series. I know you love to travel. … Continue reading
Posted in Black Opal Books, blog hop, book release, books, eBooks, Guest Blog, Guest Post, mystery, suspense, writing
Tagged An Unlikely Hero, Black Opal Books, blog tour, book release, Enigma series, guest post, mystery, Rooftop Angels, suspense, Tierney James, Winds of Deception
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Chistlehurst Caves and “A Touch of Emerald”
In my short seven years of writing fiction, I have written a variety of genres/settings: retellings, sequels, Regencies, paranormal, cozy mysteries, vagaries, contemporaries, and inspirational. Most of my 27 novels fall under the big “umbrella” of Regencies, and even the … Continue reading
Posted in British history, buildings and structures, eBooks, Georgian England, Great Britain, historical fiction, history, Realm series, Regency era, Regency romance, Uncategorized
Tagged " "His American Heartsong, " A Touch of Cashémere, A Touch of Emerald, A Touch of Grace, A Touch of Honor, A Touch of Love, A Touch of Mercy, A Touch of Scandal, A Touch of Velvet, the Realm series
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Mother’s Day Sale!!! 21 eBook Novels from Regina Jeffers, each $2.50 or Less
For Mother’s Day, surprise your that special woman in your life with the gift of reading. Fill up her Kindle, Nook, or Kobo with these delightful stories from award-winning author, Regina Jeffers. Hurry! The sale ends Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Jane Austen-inspired … Continue reading
Posted in book release, books, Christmas, contemporary romance, eBooks, Georgian Era, Great Britain, historical fiction, Jane Austen, Living in the Regency, marriage customs, Persuasion, Pride and Prejudice, Realm series, Regency era, Regency romance, vampires
Tagged " "His American Heartsong, " A Touch of Cashémere, "His Irish Eve, A Touch of Emerald, A Touch of Grace, A Touch of Honor, A Touch of Love, A Touch of Mercy, A Touch of Scandal, A Touch of Velvet, Captain Wentworth's Persuasion, Christmas at Pemberley, Darcy's Passions, Darcy's Temptation, Elizabeth Bennet's Deception, Elizabeth Bennet's Excellent Adventure, First Wives' Club, Honor and Hope, Jane Austen, Mr. Darcy's Fault, One Minute Past Christmas, The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy, The Mysterious Death of Mr. Darcy, The Pemberley Ball, The Phantom of Pemberley, The Prosecution of Mr. Darcy's Cousin, The Road to Understanding, Vampire Darcy's Desire
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Celebrating the Release of “The Pemberley Ball: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary Novella” with an Excerpt + Giveaway
“The Pemberley Ball” originally appeared in The Road to Pemberley: An Anthology of New Pride and Prejudice Stories, published by Ulysses Press in 2011. Each author whose work was included in the anthology received a one time payment (in lieu … Continue reading
Posted in book excerpts, book release, customs and tradiitons, eBooks, Jane Austen, Living in the Regency, Living in the UK, marriage, marriage customs, marriage licenses, Pride and Prejudice, publishing, Regency era, Regency romance, romance, Uncategorized, Vagary, writing
Tagged Jane Austen, marriage customs, novella, Pride and Prejudice, Regency Era, The Pemberley Ball, Vagary, writing
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Authors Alley Event, 31 January 2016
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Posted in books, contemporary romance, eBooks, historical fiction, Jane Austen, mystery, Pride and Prejudice, Realm series, Regency romance, Ulysses Press, vampires, writing
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What Does Your eBook Reader Tell Publisher About Your Reading Habits?
What Does Your eBook Reader Tell Publishers About Your Reading Habits? IT TAKES THE AVERAGE READER JUST SEVEN HOURS TO READ THE FINAL BOOK IN SUZANNE COLLINS’S “HUNGER GAMES” TRILOGY ON THE KOBO E-READER—ABOUT 57 PAGES AN HOUR. NEARLY 18,000 … Continue reading
Posted in eBooks, reading, reading habits
Tagged eBook trends, reading habits, technology
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Every Woman Dreams... 