Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Is working with nine other authors difficult?? @MimiBarbour

I see you’ve decided to check out whether working with a number of women is difficult or not? You’d think it would be easy having all those professional brains working towards one goal, right? That everyone with the same aim would see things the same way? And that we’d all be at the identical level of knowledge to make life simple.

Uhhh! No!!

It’s not easier. Unless you have a group like I was fortunate to join. Then it’s a piece of cake!!! I can’t tell you how much I’ve learned from the other girls and how sweet it is not to have to do it all myself.

I think my favorite decision we came up with as a group was to form a cookbook. Best of all, we made the decision to give it away - as a gift.





Truly! Ten authors selected 2 of our favorite recipes that would be mentioned in our books and put them into a cookbook called The Ten Brides for Ten Heroes Cookbook. We’ve finally gotten it up free on all the channels we could pester into match pricing.  Amazon being the final holdout has changed the price now and we’re badgering their Canadian and UK branches to follow suit. Hopefully, by now, you will have the free access wherever you shop.




Now - you’re probably wondering why we went to all the trouble to produce this cookbook? And if you think it’s an attention grabber, you’d be right. We wanted to be able to promote our real gift in a way that’s going to please the readers.



Not only did we all write full-length, wedding stories featuring brides and romance and all that good romantic stuff, but we decided to price it so low that it’s really like a gift too.
You might ask why we’d want to go and do that and I’ll tell you. The truth is that every author wants attention in the publishing industry. We need to have folks read our work and hopefully fall so madly in love with our style and characters that they decide to buy another of our books, and another, and…
This was our purpose and it seems to be working. Of course, getting high enough in the rankings that we just might hit the major lists would be a terrific plus, too.  So, please help us out by getting your copy of Ten Brides for Ten heroes today and fill all those free hours when you can steal away and enjoy our wonderful stories.
10 full-length, beautiful romances
for the low price of 99 cents!!
***available here***

AMAZON   APPLE   KOBO   SMASHWORDS  
Ten Brides for Ten Heroes spans the gamut of the ever-popular wedding romance genre—from heartwarming laughter to thrilling adventure, from sweet to steamy. This 10-book bundle features novels by New York Times, USA Today and National bestselling authors. So get ready to toss the bouquet and say, "I do!" as ten brides risk it all to find their happy ever after. 

Here Comes the Bride by Theresa Ragan, USA Today and New York Times Bestselling author
Samantha Johnston, a reporter for the LA Beat, attends the wedding of one of America’s hottest actors in hopes of learning the identity of his mystery bride, and ends up saying, “I do.”
Find Theresa at: www.theresaragan.com

Return of the Runaway Bride by Donna Fasano, USA Today Bestselling author
Savanna returns to her hometown to explain why she fled on her wedding day, but she never imagined how her escape all those years ago changed Daniel. Can she make him understand—and forgive?
Find Donna at: www.DonnaFasano.com

Wedding Fever by Patrice Wilton - The romantic comedy series, Serendipity Falls, Award-winning, Best-selling author
Mila O’Reilley owns Wedding Fever, a bridal boutique in Serendipity Falls Mall. She sells more than dresses, she sells dreams along with the belief in happily-ever-after – a sentiment she personally doesn’t share. Can a jaded bridal consultant and a cynical news reporter uncover the true mystery of Serendipity Falls without being swept away in the madness?
Find Patrice at: http://patricewilton.com/

Destination Wedding, by Rebecca York – The Decorah Security Series, USA Today and New York Times Bestselling author
From the moment Nick Cassidy signed on as one one of Camille Norland’s bodyguards, sexual sparks flew between them. Although determined to keep his emotional distance from her, Nick is forced to admit his real feelings when she’s kidnapped by a ruthless Russian mobster with matrimony in mind.  Can Nick rescue her before the wedding night?  Can they escape from Victor Zanov’s tropical island death trap?  And can they come to terms with their complicated relationship?
Find Rebecca at: www.rebeccayork.com

The Army Doctor's Wedding by Helen Scott Taylor - The Army Doctor's Series – Award-winning, Best-selling author
Major Cameron Knight throws himself into the danger of front-line, battlefield medicine to keep the demons from his past away. When he rescues an injured charity worker who's saved a tiny newborn baby, he marries her so they can take the orphan back home for surgery. With this brave woman he finally has the chance to redeem himself and find love.

Single & Searching by Rita Herron, Award-winning, Best-selling author
A woman looking for love... A reporter looking for a story... A mad rush to find a criminal... When the truth comes out and danger strikes, will they succumb to the passion burning between them?

Find Rita at: www.ritaherron.com

Wedding Surprise by Mona Risk – The Holiday Babies Series, Award-winning, Best-selling author
Claire and David faced many challenges over the years. Finally, Claire's dream of a wonderful white wedding to the man she loves is about to come true. Two weeks before the wedding, Adriana, the high-school classmate who’s tried to snatch David several times, makes an announcement that threatens to destroy the couple's happiness. Is Claire and David’s love for each other strong enough to turn the worst wedding surprise into the best?
Find Mona at: www.monarisk.com

Summer of Love by Annie Jones, Award-winning, Best-selling author
Brides, Beehives and Barbecue! Can mother daughter mayhem be far behind? Bless her heart, it's 1967 and a determined southern bride isn't sure love is really all she needs.
Find Annie at: http://theanniejones.com/

Tomboy Bride by Alicia Street – The Dance 'n' Luv Series, Award-winning, Best-selling author  
Kendra returns home for her brother’s wedding determined to get her age-old crush to finally see her as more than a tomboy. But will her game of making him jealous with a hot and handsome faux-beau make him fall for her—or backfire and leave her in ashes?

Love Me Tender by Mimi Barbour – The “Elvis” Series, Award-winning, Best-selling author
After her year in Texas as an exchange student, Annie leaves pregnant and heartbroken. Nine years later she returns to introduce her eight-year-old son to his American family. And to the man who still haunts her dreams – the handsome, embittered rancher who never knew he’d fathered a son.
Find Mimi at: www.mimibarbour.com 

Ten Brides

Monday, 14 July 2014

Rise Up_ the battle to beating glioblastoma.

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RELEASE DATE: JULY 14TH, 2014

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RELEASE DATE: JULY 21ST, 2014
We all know how fragile life is, especially when faced with a life threatening illness. Stephenie Thomas is a 37 year old mother of 3 boys, wife, friend, reader, and a HUGE indie blogger and lover! Stephenie has done so much for the indie author/reading community, and now it's time for us to help her. She is fighting an aggressive form of cancer called glioblastoma that will accrue mounds of medical bills. The indie community has come together in hopes of helping relieve some of the financial stress, so that Stephenie and her family can concentrate on her fight. Let's help Stephenie kick this cancer's butt!

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VOLUME 1

1. What Happens Tomorrow - Elle Michaels 2. Insipid -- Christine Brae 3. Bouquet Toss -- Melissa Brown 4. Can't Go Home -- Angelisa Stone 5. Point of Submission by Remy Landon 6. Breakaway by Lindsay Paige and Mary Smith 7. A Love by Any Measure by Killian McRae 8. Discovering Lucy - Laura Dunaway 9. Something's Come Up - Andrea Randall and Michelle Pace 10. By A Thread - RL Griffin 11. Honest Love - CM Hutton 12. Serendipity - Stacey Bentley 13. Haven from the Storm - Sarah Dosher 14. Damaged - Nina D'Angelo
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VOLUME 2

1. Always There - Carol Ann Albright-Eastman
2. Republic - Charles Sheehan-Miles
3. Seeds of Hate - Melissa Perea
4. In The Fields - Willow Aster
5. Bar Crawl - Andrea Randall
6. Totaled - Stacey Grice
7. Running from Forever - Ashley Wilcox
8. Crossing Paths - Melanie Stinnet
9. Going Home - Rhonda Dennis
10. Never Goodbye - Kerri Williams
11. Without Boundaries - CJ Azavedo
12. Binds - Rebecca Espinoza
13. The Forgotten Ones - Laura Howard
 

Friday, 13 June 2014

Changeling's Crown





Blurb:
When Ianthe began her career as a faery godmother, she stumbled so badly that Snow White will probably never speak to her again. After a long suspension, she’s finally been given a chance to redeem herself…but everything on this latest assignment is going wrong.

But why?


 Worse, she definitely doesn’t need an attractive mortal man distracting her from her duties. Of course, needs and wants are two different things.

Briak has had his eye on Ianthe for a very, very long time, but he’s been waiting for just the right moment to make his move. Despite the fact all hell’s about to break loose on his watch, he can’t resist the opportunity to insert himself into her earthly assignment. Can he convince Ianthe of her true calling and thereby win her heart? Or will his subterfuge ultimately cost him her love?


Excerpt:
Ianthe studied him, curiosity all over her face. “Didn’t I hear you say something about roof trouble?”
“You heard that?”
She blinked owlishly. “Uh, well. I thought I heard Mr. Davies say something about a roof when I came in. You’d rather have a paying group sooner rather than later, I’m sure.”
Raindrops the size of hubcaps spattered the windshield.
She sighed and faced the front. “You don’t have any kids of your own, Mr. McGee?”
He cleared his throat and gave careful attention to his parking. “Haven’t had a chance. Call me Briak. Have you been working there long?” he asked after a moment. “At the elementary school?”
“Off and on,” she said.
She looked away, studying her nails. Was she going to make him pay for a manicure too? He frowned. Probably, and get the most expensive one, to boot. Vain and Selfish. What charming traits! Among many of the reasons he loved her. She would fit right in with his people. “I withdraw the question. I don’t remember seeing you around here much. Clover Glen’s not a big town, after all.” Stop babbling! Hard not to. She did have the prettiest, distracting eyes.
He drove through the gates. “I’m gonna shut my mouth now.”
She laughed. “Oh, don’t worry. I’ve heard worse. A certain horse—”
Boy, he wondered what would happen if a human ever hooked her to one of their lie detectors. He pulled into a parking place. “Horse?”
She bit her lip, shook her head. “Never mind.”
He shut the truck off, and tugged Mallory’s keys from the ignition.
“Well,” she said, and seemed at a loss for words.
He didn’t care, fine right here, so close he could almost count the striations of complementary colors in her blue eyes.
She cleared her throat.
“Oh, wait.” He jumped out of the truck and ran through the rain to slip inside the office. The air conditioner hit him along with the secretary’s shocked exclamation.
“Good God, Briak! What’ve you gotten into now?”
“Umbrella?” he asked.
She pointed a stubby finger to the umbrella rack at his side.
“Thanks.” He snatched the thing out and undid its snap.
“Don’t open it inside,” she warned. “Bad luck.”
He winked at her. “What do you know about bad luck?” She was too nice for it. Maybe he’d bypass her family in the next few Wild Hunts.
He stepped onto the porch and flicked the umbrella open. Pink. With daisies. Wonderful. Now that’s bad luck. He knew the gods hated him, but this was low even for them. Note to self, talk Randall into firing Mrs. White. Or get her a new umbrella one of these days.
He took the porch steps and opened the truck door for his stranded damsel. Ianthe slid to the ground, slammed the truck door behind her, and snuggled close underneath the umbrella. Briak wished they had a longer walk, something to give him time to figure out how to make this assignment backfire. The thought of prolonging his time with the lovely Ianthe wasn’t offensive either.
Their jaunt was over in less than ten steps.
She disappeared into the office bathroom and after several minutes, returned, having wiped the muck off her legs. “There,” she said.
“Pretty as a picture,” he agreed.
She stretched, arching her back as she ran her hands through her hair.
His mouth went dry. She had no idea how lovely she was.
“Thanks for your help,” she said offering her hand.
“Don’t thank me. Mrs. White’s the one who loaned the umbrella.”
She blinked and paused, not quite touching his fingers. “Mrs. White?”
“Lise. The ranch secretary.”
“Lise,” she said. “Oh, yes.” She folded her hand around the strap of her purse. “I thought you meant the horse.”
He peered toward the gates to see Mallory and the errant Snow White speeding toward the stables. Rain sluiced down from Mallory’s hair, slicking her skin, drenching her shirt and jeans. Yep. She would kill him, he was sure. “No.” He gestured to the office. “That’s Lise.” And to the horse and Mallory. “That’s Snow White, and that woman on her back is a she-devil.” Ianthe blinked. “I mean, someone else.”
The someone else he hoped wouldn’t interrupt.
Ianthe reached into her purse and emerged with a key chain decorated with a small starburst and rainbow. “Well, thanks. I couldn’t have survived that ordeal without you. I’ll make sure the committee hears of your heroics.”
Puzzlement furrowed his brow. “What committee?”
Ianthe stared as if she was a deer caught in headlights. She blinked. “The one giving out knight in shining armor-hood, of course.”
He shoved his hands in his pockets. “That won’t be necessary.” He took a deep breath. “Would you like to have lunch sometime?”
She blinked. “With you?”
He nodded.
A slow smile curved her lips and warmed him to his toes—and a few other places.
“Maybe. Well, thank you again,” she said. “I’ll be in touch to hash out the party with Mr. Davies.”
She looked up at the rain clouds, stepped off the porch and squealed as she ran to her car. Settled into the driver’s seat, she ran her hands through her hair, and finished primping, started the engine.
Maybe, she’d said.
He’d take a maybe, for now.

Genre: Upper YA/New Adult (sweet) paranormal romance
Release Date: June 5
Length: 160 pages
Cover art by Boulevard Photografica
Buy links for ebook and paperback:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Changelings-Crown-Juli-D-Revezzo-ebook/dp/B00KPJ27UW
Good Reads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22431583-changeling-s-crown

Author Bio:
Juli D. Revezzo is a Florida girl, with a love of fantasy, science fiction, and Arthurian legend, so much so she gained a B.A. in English and American Literature. She loves writing stories with fantastical elements whether it be a full-on fantasy, or a story set in this world–slightly askew. She has been published in short form in Eternal Haunted Summer, Dark Things II: Cat Crimes (a charity anthology for cat related charities), Luna Station Quarterly, Crossing the River; The Scribing Ibis: An Anthology of Pagan Fiction in Honor of Thoth, and Twisted Dreams Magazine. She is author of The Antique Magic paranormal fantasy series and has recently released her latest paranormal romance novel, Changeling’s Crown. She also has an article and book review or two out there. But her heart lies in the storytelling. She is a member of the Independent Author Network and the Magic Appreciation Tour.


Links:
Homepage: http://julidrevezzo.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julidrevezzo
Good Reads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5782712.Juli_D_Revezzo
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/jewelsraven/
Twitter: @julidrevezzo