Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Oh the places it went... or didn't #IWSG


Hi everyone! 


It's time to share our thoughts, insecurities, and encouraging words. Thanks to Alex Cavanaugh and our co-hosts for keeping IWSG going. For those who aren't familiar with Insecure Writer's Support Group, just follow the link. It's a wonderful group



This month's question:


What was your very first piece of writing as an aspiring writer? Where is it now? Collecting dust or has it been published?

My first piece of writing was a middle grade fantasy titled Book of Shadows. A year or three later, the title changed, the plot shifted, it had a new beginning, and the characters were renamed. The thing I remember most about that time was the positive feedback I received from agents and editors. It didn't land me an agent or a publishing contract. Every few years, I'd dust if off and try polishing it up. But it wasn't quite working. So, this year I tossed the plot and started fresh. It's the novel I'm currently working on. 



I saw this on Pinterest and thought it was perfect for an #IWSG post...



When it comes to writing, I'm sailing through quiet waters right now. My agent is looking for a home for a couple of my books, I have two novels I'm working on, and a couple of idea I hope to flush out one day. With work and family, that's all I can handle right now. Although, I do need to make more time for marketing my published books. I keep pushing marketing off, because I'm in a nice flow with that MG fantasy I mentioned above. And, well, let's face it, writing is so much more fun than marketing. 


In other news: 
Last month, I shared tips on writing for a young adult audience.  If you missed that post, you can click here to check it out.


How's your writing coming? Have any cool marketing tips? Are other things keeping you busy? Where's your first piece of writing?



Monday, August 1, 2016

Cover Reveal: SPIKED by Jennifer Lane

 

Check out the sexy cover for SPIKED, third book in the Blocked Series by Jennifer Lane.

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Spiked Blurb
They say university is the time to find yourself 
but I don’t need to find myself
Just want to find you

After watching his older siblings find their love matches at Highbanks University, Mateo Ramirez feels unlikely to follow in their footsteps. What girl would want him? Unlike his brother and sister, he battles diabetes and chooses music over sports. But at least he can write songs about his life—and the girl who caught his eye when their parents ran against each other for US President.

Hey, chica! Come conmigo
And baby, why don’t we go down under the bridge to the water
With you it can only get hotter

Jessica Monroe is a talented swimmer who dreams of representing Team USA at the Olympics. When she earns an athletic scholarship to Highbanks, she’s excited to attend the same school as the cute boy she met two years ago: Mateo. Too bad he’s not around when a teammate spikes her drink. Jessica may never trust men again.

Trust is a hard-to-earn thing
Just try to keep listening
Swallow down all of the unjust
Hollow my chest, my heart will bust

College years are the time to shake off the past and find your future. But will that future find Mateo and Jessica together? Dive in and immerse yourself in the eagerly anticipated conclusion to Jennifer Lane’s Blocked trilogy.

Click here to pre-Order your copy today.


Pre-Order Spiked today on Amazon US or Amazon UK 
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Also FREE with Kindle Unlimited

Check out the Blocked series on Amazon and catch up before Spiked releases!

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