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That explains so much about it. It really gets me that such poor examples of writing are not only being published but are making it to huge popularity. Is this what story telling in our country has fallen to?
Well, its a good platform for writers to practice their skills.
For me, my fanfics dont run out of the characters’ characteristics. I only write fan fictions that fits into a series, mainly to add more information about the characters of which the author did not go in to.
You can check it out at my blog and let me know what you think. Most ppl say my fan fictions fits very well into the worlds the author has already created.
See, part of my issue here is that what fanfic I’ve read has an entirely different feel to it. Yes, stories have feels to me. And the different feel to a fanfic stroy is just not something I care for.
The only exception to this rule of mine (because rules are made to be broken sometimes, right?) was when Anne McCaffrey let her son Todd co-write and then take over the Pern series. Yes, they still felt different, but still enough the same that it wasn’t a totally alien feeling like the fanfic I’ve read.
I think another part if my disenchantment with fanfic is that I see it as a waste of time. What little I’ve read, and I’m more than willing to admit, it has been very little, has left me disappointed. But even in the writing of it, why would I waste my time creating a story about someone else’s people, someone else’s friend’s, the voices in someone else’s head, when I can build my own friends and listen to my own voices?
Like i said earlier, fan fiction is a form of practice where you get to explore your own style. You see, no one would dare publish their originals online to get criticism, the fact that ppl are plagiarizing everything now a days makes you fearful that your work might be stolen. Hence, if you wanna improve your own flare, write ff and let ppl criticize your works. That is what I am doing with mine. Furthermore, it helps you improve your imagination.
Personally, i dont read fanfics, i just dont like them because like you said, its weird, especially when draco is in love with harry. I am more of the fanfic writer who uses fanfics as a platform for me to practice my skills. In that course, I gain a number of subscribers that may or may not purchase my original works when I publish them later on.
Thank you for saying this…I felt exactly the same way! For me it is akin to the Emperor’s new clothes…everyone is going on about what a fabulous outfit it is..and I’m like “but he’s not wearing anything at all.” People are saying I am crazy but I just can’t get through it. Sex for sex’s sake is not what makes good reading.
Yes, you have to have Prime in order to use the KLL. It wouldn’t affect the book’s availability to Kindle users who don’t have Prime, however it would affect those who use Barnes and Noble, iBooks and Smashwords.
I have issues with the “exclusive” clause. Because of that clause I have had to purchase a kindle as well as the nook because I couldn’t get the books I wanted to read through anywhere but amazon. That said I think free market is the way to do it. The question I guess is will you get more sales being amazon exclusive than you would through smashwords, barnes and noble, sony, and the I store markets? In the end it depends on sales.
I opted for the KLL but I’m not sure it’s even getting lended. I haven’t a clue how to track it. My thoughts were that the KLL would give my book better exposure. Because it’s my first book and my name means nothing in the writing world, then maybe people will be more likely to try it for free and hopefully like it and pass it on to friends etc. Now I’m wondering if it hinders sales?
Log into KDP, click on Reports at the top of the page, then click on the Month to Date Sales. There is a column in there that tells you how many loans and another for how many free downloads you have this month, there is also a link right above the report to download last month’s information.
Thanks Melissa! I just checked and I’ve sold some. Only 1 was borrowed. I was going to go on smash words as well, but I guess I have to wait the 90 days to be up. For me, the lending library is probably a good idea for exposure. But for you, maybe you don’t need that and it’s better to be on more download sites? Good luck.
It’s not the lending that I think will be good exposure, it’s the 5 days of free. From what I understand, the ability to offer your book for free to anyone, even for a limited time, is really excellent exposure.
I’ve heard there’s gonna be a movie too. I’m wondering how they’ll manage it without the movie being rated X? Also who will they get to act in it? Didn’t they get all the actors capable of doing shallow, one dimensional characters to play in Twilight?
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Dear Melissa
As a NaNoWriMo widow last November I have no sympathy. You all asked to go on this camp and promised that you would enjoy it. You must have known about the word counts and plot developments and that there would be big kids who would brag about their NaNo achievements and show off their certificates from past years.
At least it’s raining today, so you are not tempted to sneak off and have fun swimming and climbing trees. I’m sure once the month is over your parents will rescue you and you will be allowed to play outdoors once again.
Keep up the writing
The Snail of Happiness
I’m sure my husband would agree with you, no sympathy. My letter was all tongue in cheek, I’m really having fun with Camp Nano. Making great progress… and one of my parents has no clue I’m even doing it. (The other, well he tries to be supportive, no matter what I do.)
I wish it were raining today, we’re stuck with yet another day of triple digit heat. I need a trip somewhere cool!
My partner really enjoyed last November… and in fact it has resulted in him producing his first published volume… he’s busy with the next one now although isn’t registered for the camp!
Perhaps I should set up a support group for the other halves of NaNoWriMers!
Actually, Change is the result of NaNoWriMo 2010. It took a lot of adding, rewriting and editing to get it to where it is now, but I’m happy with it and I’ll have it out in paperback soon. I think it’s fitting that I’m using Camp to work on book 3 (BTW, they’re doing camp again in August if your other half is interested!)
I think a support group for NaNo widows would be great!
Thank you, he is doing much better. He’ll still be off work for several weeks yet but his recovery seems to be going well. Now if I could just get him to stay locked in the bedroom, so I can get something done.
Because I’m self-pubbed, I have to submit it a few days early in order to be sure it will be up by my scheduled ‘release day’. For those who find it early, it’s a special treat!
Nice 🙂 I had a similar reaction, if you’re interested in reading about it, you can check it out here http://wp.me/p20SuK-1a. I work for a self-publishing company called Kbuuk, you can visit our home page at http://kbuuk.com
Personally, I feel like one of the problems with 50 Shades is that its an easy read, and it’s entertaining for most readers because it’s so taboo, so it excites them and they want to talk about it, proving again that word of mouth is still the most effective marketing tool available. Then it just becomes a curiosity and people have to read it just to know what all the fuss is about. That’s why I read it. I stopped at book 1 though. I’m one of those have to read it cover to cover, even if it feels like torture and someone is sporking my eyes out kind of gals.
They really did a good job translating the book into a movie in my opinion. Obviously you always have to leave some things out, but they really captured the feeling of the book
🙂 Maria, good example for when technology hinders instead of helping. With my editor we used the same word file (with local backups) with track change active so that the date and time of change was also visible to any and all suggestions and modification color coded differently for hers and my changes. And still, the editing process took a full two months.
All the best and best wishes for your title which looks very promising indeed.
Thank you for stopping by! I love getting comments! 😀
We use the track changes thing too, the problem this time was several files with the same name. Such a silly thing to cause so much trouble! 🙂
Thank you so much, Melissa, for hosting me today! 🙂
Anyone who leaves a comment on any of the posts during the print release blitz today and tomorrow will be entered into a draw for swag and a bonus prize.
Hello Melissa, thank you for the wonderful promo of One Plus One. I loved writing Lacinda and Blades story:) Love your site! Thanks so much for the posting;)
I love her, she is my ALL-TIME fav.!
The Rock Chicks are also awesome, along with the The Unfinished Hero Series and all three happen in the same city so some characters overlap.
The Unfinished Hero Series is a lil darker then the others, I.e bondage, and a more erotica feel
I wanted to attend this year but was scheduled to work both days. I plan on going next year, too. We should get a group together from Yuma and carpool!
Thanks for sharing. I wish more people would let the self-publishing world know their step-by-step. I especially like hearing the pros and cons of KDP Select.
Thank you so much for joining my blog tour Melissa! I hope your readers enjoyed the post and check out my series! And thank you for the cover love Jodielee1984!!
I’m writing a crime thriller called Sorrow Dreams. It’s my first book. I get lost in it when I’m writing as well, and I have to write things down straight away or I forget them. I’ve lost so many ideas by not writing them down in time. I see the story being played out like a film in my head, like I’m witnessing something in the same room and if I like where it’s going I write it down. None of my writing is done in order, I know where the story is going but it jumps around all over the place.
Read Change (Kitsune) today and thoroughly enjoyed it. Looking forward to reading your next one and watching your writing style develop.
Obviously your an Anne McCaffrey fan as well, her writing style was amazing…I have almost all of her books and reread them frequently. Its really sad thats she’s no longer with us, her son Todd is taking on some of her ‘worlds’ but his writing is more technically inclined. I am hoping that you will be a prolific writer and help fill some of the void left by Anne’s passing.
All the best for you future.
Thanks so much! This is the sweetest and most touching thing anyone has ever said to me!
There are more to come in the Kitsune series, and I’m not yet sure how long the series will be.
Also, the White Mountain Chanat series are Kitsune shifters as well, but cougars instead of wolves and in a different location, the second book in that series should be out this winter.
Thanks so much for hosting me, Melissa! Tina and Craig, the stars of Alpine Attraction, are stoked to be here. One of the best parts of these blog tours is all the great blogs I find that are new to me!
I loved the excerpts. I love shifters; I find them super sexy. Of course, I like all paranormal beings. Thanks for sharing a taste of some of the work with us. michelle_willms@yahoo.com
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love the cover and except of Jades’s Peace. I am putting it on my tbr list because I have to read this story. Like I said, the cover I love because it’s beautiful and I find it to be stunning. I will be looking for it when it goes close to being released in 2014.
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Thanks so much for hosting me, Melissa, and for spotlighting To Love a Highland Dragon. Lachlan and his dragon, Kheladin, are thrilled to be here. Maggie is, too!
Here’s to many, many more birthdays to come for Evernight, I’ve been following since the beginning, love the diversity of it’s authors and their stories! 🙂
I got my first check for my editing business 😉 and I am looking forward to growing that in the new year. We also moved into our forever home after renovating it. It has been a really fulfilling year and I am excited for what is to come in 2014!
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Awww, thank you Melissa! It was actually the image the cover is based on that I saw on the artist’s website that first caught my attention and made me want her to do the artwork. I knew a variation on the image would be the perfect cover for THEREAFTER!
Awww, thanks Melissa! It was actually the image that this cover is based on that caught my eye on the artist’s website and made me contact her. As soon as I saw the pic, I knew it would be perfect for the THEREAFTER cover. I’m so glad the artist was available! I LOVE this cover so much!
Hi Melissa, thanks for the above post and for participating in today’s Noon Onyx blitz! I appreciate your interest and support. Happy reading and writing! Best wishes to all of your followers!
Thanks for posting this spotlight, Melissa! Hope you’re doing well. I’ll stop by later today to respond to any comments or questions. In the meantime, have fun and happy Friday!
Oh my gosh, Melissa. So sorry about this late reponse. I don’t know what I was seeing when I commented on this post.
Melissa I am deeply sorry I called you Laura, I have no idea where that came from. Totally spaced. 🙁
Thank you again for the spot of your blog Melissa, and sorry for the late apology.
I’ve only just discovered your blog but it’s already so useful! I love your writing and your posts are something I know I’ll be referring back to. So thankyou! 🙂
For the most part in my writing, it’s the characters that move the story forward, but what’s playing out around them is also a big deal (just not as much). I don’t think I’ve ever written out a plot driven story, mainly because mysteries confuse me, hahaha.
Jennifer Sivec thinks you’re awesome! 🙂 and good luck with Nano. I keep seeing tons of authors talking about it, and if I had time, I’d try my hand at it, but with school and work, I get about an hour a day to myself, which I usually fill up with doing extra school work to try and be ahead of the game. So, yeah, good luck.
My NaNo’s going well. 25,517 words so far. I love the rigor of writing daily. I also love how much I’ve deviated from my outline. The story will tell itself if you let it.
Im reading Obsession in Death by J.D. Robb right now. read a lot so I love a lot of diff authors – my hubby is giving my a few hours reading time on Valentines Day and then date night 🙂
I am currently reading Betting it All by Kati Wilde, favorite author is a 3 way time between you/ ilona andrews, and Patricia Briggs. I’m just planning on doing what I normally do Valentines is just another day for me
Erin
I have my novel plotted, but I won’t know for a few a few weeks yet if I’ll be able to do it. I hope to have my editing done by then so I’ll be free to NaNo.
Hi, how are you today for me after work I rest up for the next day I work because my bod is sore the whole day , my wife says it is because I’m old.lol
I don’t work outside the house daily, so that’s a bit easier on me, though managing life for 6 people isn’t simple either! I’m recovering, but the cough will probably linger for a few days.
I’ve got a few ideas for Bobby… but who do you think should be his mate? Someone we’ve already met? someone else, tell me what you think he should find.
Hello Melissa, Imgine my surprise when I started reading your novel Robin’s Nest, and read towns I live in and around. I grew up South of Safford on a ranch and my husband a few more miles south. We lived a few years in Morenci while he worked at the mine. He just retired 2 years ago and buying his family’s ranch South of Safford. My brother lived in Duncan 5 years while teaching school. All of us attended EAC. I want to thank you for writing Robin’s Nest. I enjoyed it very much. You never mentioned the name of your favorite Mexican restaurant, mine are El Charro and Casa. Thanks again, Jane John a fan
I’m glad you enjoyed it. You might also like my Kitsune series, as it takes place in Safford. My WMC series takes place in the Springerville area, if you are familiar with that.
I grew up in Duncan, but have been gone for the last 20 years. I would like to get closer as I still have a lot of family in the area.
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Looking forward to reading them even If I don’t win
I can’t wait to read them. Winning would be best, but I’ll be reading either way.
Thanks for the great giveaway Melissa. The premise of Change sounds very interesting and I have my fingers crossed to win!
Bummer on the glasses! I hate it when they mess up like that. Hope your feeling better today too!
Feel better soon!
Thank you for a chance to win. I am responding just for the fun of it. I loved loved loved Change
Thanks
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Yay I’m so excited!!
Thanks for your marvelous posting! I certainly enjoyed reading it, you may be a great author.I will remember to bookmark your blog and will eventually come back in the foreseeable future. I want to encourage you to ultimately continue your great work, have a nice day!
Well makes sense since 50 shades is originally a twilight fan fiction. Lmao.
That explains so much about it. It really gets me that such poor examples of writing are not only being published but are making it to huge popularity. Is this what story telling in our country has fallen to?
Well, its a good platform for writers to practice their skills.
For me, my fanfics dont run out of the characters’ characteristics. I only write fan fictions that fits into a series, mainly to add more information about the characters of which the author did not go in to.
You can check it out at my blog and let me know what you think. Most ppl say my fan fictions fits very well into the worlds the author has already created.
See, part of my issue here is that what fanfic I’ve read has an entirely different feel to it. Yes, stories have feels to me. And the different feel to a fanfic stroy is just not something I care for.
The only exception to this rule of mine (because rules are made to be broken sometimes, right?) was when Anne McCaffrey let her son Todd co-write and then take over the Pern series. Yes, they still felt different, but still enough the same that it wasn’t a totally alien feeling like the fanfic I’ve read.
I think another part if my disenchantment with fanfic is that I see it as a waste of time. What little I’ve read, and I’m more than willing to admit, it has been very little, has left me disappointed. But even in the writing of it, why would I waste my time creating a story about someone else’s people, someone else’s friend’s, the voices in someone else’s head, when I can build my own friends and listen to my own voices?
Like i said earlier, fan fiction is a form of practice where you get to explore your own style. You see, no one would dare publish their originals online to get criticism, the fact that ppl are plagiarizing everything now a days makes you fearful that your work might be stolen. Hence, if you wanna improve your own flare, write ff and let ppl criticize your works. That is what I am doing with mine. Furthermore, it helps you improve your imagination.
Personally, i dont read fanfics, i just dont like them because like you said, its weird, especially when draco is in love with harry. I am more of the fanfic writer who uses fanfics as a platform for me to practice my skills. In that course, I gain a number of subscribers that may or may not purchase my original works when I publish them later on.
LOL I just commented on another blog that I don’t get Fanfic….
I’m glad to see I’m not the only one!
Thank you for saying this…I felt exactly the same way! For me it is akin to the Emperor’s new clothes…everyone is going on about what a fabulous outfit it is..and I’m like “but he’s not wearing anything at all.” People are saying I am crazy but I just can’t get through it. Sex for sex’s sake is not what makes good reading.
Keep up the good work, Melissa! I look forward to reading more of your blog and hearing more about your work on here! -Eva
Swag pack only already have the ebook. 🙂 Charlahinkle@hotmail.com
No clue. I haven’t any experiance with it. Do you have to have Prime? if so then it doesn’t affect me in any way since we don’t use that program.
Yes, you have to have Prime in order to use the KLL. It wouldn’t affect the book’s availability to Kindle users who don’t have Prime, however it would affect those who use Barnes and Noble, iBooks and Smashwords.
I have issues with the “exclusive” clause. Because of that clause I have had to purchase a kindle as well as the nook because I couldn’t get the books I wanted to read through anywhere but amazon. That said I think free market is the way to do it. The question I guess is will you get more sales being amazon exclusive than you would through smashwords, barnes and noble, sony, and the I store markets? In the end it depends on sales.
That’s where I’m stuck.
One of the benefits of KLL is that you can set your book to free for up to 5 of that 90 days. That 5 days of free gets authors a lot of exposure.
I have to try to figure out if the extra exposure is worth as much or more than the number of readers it may alienate with the narrowed availability.
I opted for the KLL but I’m not sure it’s even getting lended. I haven’t a clue how to track it. My thoughts were that the KLL would give my book better exposure. Because it’s my first book and my name means nothing in the writing world, then maybe people will be more likely to try it for free and hopefully like it and pass it on to friends etc. Now I’m wondering if it hinders sales?
Log into KDP, click on Reports at the top of the page, then click on the Month to Date Sales. There is a column in there that tells you how many loans and another for how many free downloads you have this month, there is also a link right above the report to download last month’s information.
Let me know what you think.
Thanks Melissa! I just checked and I’ve sold some. Only 1 was borrowed. I was going to go on smash words as well, but I guess I have to wait the 90 days to be up. For me, the lending library is probably a good idea for exposure. But for you, maybe you don’t need that and it’s better to be on more download sites? Good luck.
It’s not the lending that I think will be good exposure, it’s the 5 days of free. From what I understand, the ability to offer your book for free to anyone, even for a limited time, is really excellent exposure.
I’ve heard there’s gonna be a movie too. I’m wondering how they’ll manage it without the movie being rated X? Also who will they get to act in it? Didn’t they get all the actors capable of doing shallow, one dimensional characters to play in Twilight?
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Dear Melissa
As a NaNoWriMo widow last November I have no sympathy. You all asked to go on this camp and promised that you would enjoy it. You must have known about the word counts and plot developments and that there would be big kids who would brag about their NaNo achievements and show off their certificates from past years.
At least it’s raining today, so you are not tempted to sneak off and have fun swimming and climbing trees. I’m sure once the month is over your parents will rescue you and you will be allowed to play outdoors once again.
Keep up the writing
The Snail of Happiness
I’m sure my husband would agree with you, no sympathy. My letter was all tongue in cheek, I’m really having fun with Camp Nano. Making great progress… and one of my parents has no clue I’m even doing it. (The other, well he tries to be supportive, no matter what I do.)
I wish it were raining today, we’re stuck with yet another day of triple digit heat. I need a trip somewhere cool!
My partner really enjoyed last November… and in fact it has resulted in him producing his first published volume… he’s busy with the next one now although isn’t registered for the camp!
Perhaps I should set up a support group for the other halves of NaNoWriMers!
Actually, Change is the result of NaNoWriMo 2010. It took a lot of adding, rewriting and editing to get it to where it is now, but I’m happy with it and I’ll have it out in paperback soon. I think it’s fitting that I’m using Camp to work on book 3 (BTW, they’re doing camp again in August if your other half is interested!)
I think a support group for NaNo widows would be great!
Great post thanks. I really enjoyed reading it very much. Have an excellent day.
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Don’t worry. I’m sure your mental friends will not abandon you. 🙂 I hope your husband is feeling better!
nice clean blog site Melissa!
I hope your other half is doing better!
Thank you, he is doing much better. He’ll still be off work for several weeks yet but his recovery seems to be going well. Now if I could just get him to stay locked in the bedroom, so I can get something done.
I just got Fight. So excited have been waiting since June. I was curious to see however that Amazon has had it available since the 14th.
Because I’m self-pubbed, I have to submit it a few days early in order to be sure it will be up by my scheduled ‘release day’. For those who find it early, it’s a special treat!
Nice 🙂 I had a similar reaction, if you’re interested in reading about it, you can check it out here http://wp.me/p20SuK-1a. I work for a self-publishing company called Kbuuk, you can visit our home page at http://kbuuk.com
Personally, I feel like one of the problems with 50 Shades is that its an easy read, and it’s entertaining for most readers because it’s so taboo, so it excites them and they want to talk about it, proving again that word of mouth is still the most effective marketing tool available. Then it just becomes a curiosity and people have to read it just to know what all the fuss is about. That’s why I read it. I stopped at book 1 though. I’m one of those have to read it cover to cover, even if it feels like torture and someone is sporking my eyes out kind of gals.
Argghhh! I hate typos, I missed an apostrophe. My bad, c’est la vie.
I don’t have Facebook can I enter the drawing here?
Sure thing, you’ve been given two entries for commenting on the post!
Good Luck!
I have read both her books. 🙂 just commenting to let you know I was here
Don’t know if I gave you the correct email or not so here it is again.
They really did a good job translating the book into a movie in my opinion. Obviously you always have to leave some things out, but they really captured the feeling of the book
🙂 Maria, good example for when technology hinders instead of helping. With my editor we used the same word file (with local backups) with track change active so that the date and time of change was also visible to any and all suggestions and modification color coded differently for hers and my changes. And still, the editing process took a full two months.
All the best and best wishes for your title which looks very promising indeed.
Thank you for stopping by! I love getting comments! 😀
We use the track changes thing too, the problem this time was several files with the same name. Such a silly thing to cause so much trouble! 🙂
Thank you so much, Melissa, for hosting me today! 🙂
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Thank you so much for featuring my novel today, Melissa. Your site looks geat!
Cheers,
Piper
Hello Melissa, thank you for the wonderful promo of One Plus One. I loved writing Lacinda and Blades story:) Love your site! Thanks so much for the posting;)
It’s been great having you! Thanks for stopping by!
Melissa
Thanks for hosting me today
Hey Melissa, thank you so much for the awesome post on Ocean Kills! Really appreciate it. 🙂
Thank you Melissa for featuring me on your blog
Looking forward to the third book.
Thanks so much for hosting me today! I really appreciate the opportunity to share my new release with you and your readers! 🙂
Welcome! I really enjoyed having you.
Nice excerpt.
Thank you for featuring me on the blog. I always enjoy visiting with you!
🙂 Maria
Melissa, thanks lots for featuring my new release today!
Thank you so much for having me! I appreciate it!
That was a very nice excerpt.
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Thank you for hosting A Marquess for Christmas on the blog today!
Thanks for hosting A Marquess for Christmas on the blog today!
Dear Melissa,
Thank you so much for hosting a portion of my blog tour.
Best regards, Jade
I love her, she is my ALL-TIME fav.!
The Rock Chicks are also awesome, along with the The Unfinished Hero Series and all three happen in the same city so some characters overlap.
The Unfinished Hero Series is a lil darker then the others, I.e bondage, and a more erotica feel
I’ll have to check those out, they sound great!
Thanks so much for hosting!
You’re so welcome!
Thanks so much for spotlighting me today 🙂
No problem, I’ve enjoyed it!
It’s not often an assassin is a hero, which is very interesting. Love all the backstory!
Thank you for hosting me today, Melissa!
Thank you for hosting me today, Melissa! 🙂
I love this series! I can’t wait for the 8th book to be released this year.
I have got to get this book!!!!!
Thanks for the promo stop, Melissa.
It’s been great to have you!
Thanks for having Snow and the Seventh Wolf on your blog today!
Thanks for hosting me today!
Thanks so much for hosting my blitz today.
Thanks for the blitz…
Thanks for the blitz!
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Thanks for allowing me to drop into your blog!
I wanted to attend this year but was scheduled to work both days. I plan on going next year, too. We should get a group together from Yuma and carpool!
Melissa, thanks for showcasing Red and the Wolf today, and thanks to all your readers who stopped by to take a look.
Thank you Melissa for having me as your guest today 🙂
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Thanks for sharing. I wish more people would let the self-publishing world know their step-by-step. I especially like hearing the pros and cons of KDP Select.
Thanks for spotlighing me today, Melissa!
It’s been great having you!
great excerpt, Sara!
Love this book! It’s one of my faves!
If he really wants to set things right, he should return her shirt. (See book cover to make sense of me) 🙂
Excellent excerpt!
Nice excerpt
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I am looking forward to reading this book. I want to find out if these two can get past the decisions made years ago.
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Thanks for allowing me to drop by your awesome blog! Have a great weekend 😀
Great excerpt! Definitely going to have to read this one!
-Amber
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Great info. Lucky me I came across your site by chance (stumbleupon).
I have book-marked it for later!
Good review Melissa. This movie was very, very bad and made me appreciate the original so much more. And even that’s not saying anything really.
Thanks for having me here today!
I love these covers they sound great
Thank you so much for joining my blog tour Melissa! I hope your readers enjoyed the post and check out my series! And thank you for the cover love Jodielee1984!!
I’m writing a crime thriller called Sorrow Dreams. It’s my first book. I get lost in it when I’m writing as well, and I have to write things down straight away or I forget them. I’ve lost so many ideas by not writing them down in time. I see the story being played out like a film in my head, like I’m witnessing something in the same room and if I like where it’s going I write it down. None of my writing is done in order, I know where the story is going but it jumps around all over the place.
Thanks for having me today!
Hi Melissa, just wanted to thank you for hosting me today. Always, V
It’s been fun! Thanks for stopping by!
Read Change (Kitsune) today and thoroughly enjoyed it. Looking forward to reading your next one and watching your writing style develop.
Obviously your an Anne McCaffrey fan as well, her writing style was amazing…I have almost all of her books and reread them frequently. Its really sad thats she’s no longer with us, her son Todd is taking on some of her ‘worlds’ but his writing is more technically inclined. I am hoping that you will be a prolific writer and help fill some of the void left by Anne’s passing.
All the best for you future.
Thanks so much! This is the sweetest and most touching thing anyone has ever said to me!
There are more to come in the Kitsune series, and I’m not yet sure how long the series will be.
Also, the White Mountain Chanat series are Kitsune shifters as well, but cougars instead of wolves and in a different location, the second book in that series should be out this winter.
Thanks so much for hosting me, Melissa! Tina and Craig, the stars of Alpine Attraction, are stoked to be here. One of the best parts of these blog tours is all the great blogs I find that are new to me!
It’s been great having you!
Grats! You must be so excited! you should get it framed 🙂
I have several copies on the way, I’m planning to possibly frame one, I’m also planning to set one up to be displayed when I do appearances.
Thanks for sharing my book cover today:)
No problem, it was great to be able to.
Melissa
Wow some great books to add to my list.. thank you!
Hi Melissa, thank you for the lovely spotlight for Solstice 🙂
Solstice was a wonderful book. Full of action, romance and info about Strega. I highly recommend it.
Thanks, Nana – So glad you stopped by 🙂
Solstice is bewitching!!!
Love the excerpt!
I love the little knitted minions! I might make some for me too one of these days! Show us pic’s when your done!
I’m going to make minion cupcakes tonight. Yesterday I even made them cute little pants (cupcake wraps) and printed them out. 🙂
Melissa,
Thanks for having me as your guest today!
Love the excerpts! Great post.
Thank you, Barb!!
Jerrie your books are amazing! I’ve read them all:)
Hey, Jerrie. Great blurbs. About to start Hell or HIgh Water. I know it will be every bit as great as your others!
Hey you know how much I like you. Thanks for liking my blog.
Thanks so much for hosting me! Miranda, Garen, and Lars are thrilled to be here.
that was nice
I love shifter books
thanks
Thank you so much for hosting me on your blog!
It was great having you!
thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
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Thanks for participating in the hop and celebrating our Birthday Bash!
Blurb is very interesting, definitely want to read more of this story.
Thanks for being part of this fun blog hop.
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I loved the excerpts. I love shifters; I find them super sexy. Of course, I like all paranormal beings. Thanks for sharing a taste of some of the work with us. michelle_willms@yahoo.com
I do love that Evernight’s free reads are marked. Thanks for the review. Happy Birthday Evernight!
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Nice blurb
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Happy 3rd Birthday Evernight!!
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Happy Birthday Evernight!! Thanks for the great giveaway!!
Ashley A
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love the cover and except of Jades’s Peace. I am putting it on my tbr list because I have to read this story. Like I said, the cover I love because it’s beautiful and I find it to be stunning. I will be looking for it when it goes close to being released in 2014.
Angela
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Thanks so much for hosting me, Melissa, and for spotlighting To Love a Highland Dragon. Lachlan and his dragon, Kheladin, are thrilled to be here. Maggie is, too!
It’s great to have you !
The Berserker series sounds cool. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Here’s to many, many more birthdays to come for Evernight, I’ve been following since the beginning, love the diversity of it’s authors and their stories! 🙂
Thanks for sharing the great excerpt and the giveaway. Sounds like a really good book. evamillien at gmail dot com
Thanks for hosting me today!
It was great to have you!
Hi Melissa,
Thank you so much for being my host for my excerpt tour of Hunger Moon. 🙂
I got my first check for my editing business 😉 and I am looking forward to growing that in the new year. We also moved into our forever home after renovating it. It has been a really fulfilling year and I am excited for what is to come in 2014!
Thanks so much for hosting me and helping me celebrate my book release!
Thanks for having me here today!
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Thank you so much for having me here today, Melissa.
It was great having you!
Loved Rancher Rescue! The characters, tension, pacing…wonderful. Congrats! Barb.
Thank you so much, Robena. I’m so happy you enjoyed the book!
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Nice. I don’t particularly care about Valentine’s Day. I don’t need it to show my husband I love him or him to show me his love 🙂
Thanks so much for hosting me, Melissa, and for inviting me back to your blog. Aislinn, Fionn, and the cast of Earth’s Blood are excited to be here.
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Thank you Melissa for featuring our sexy boxed set! I must say, the hot blue flames match our hero’s blue jacket and ripped abs quite nicely.
Thank you for having me on your blog!
It’s great having you!
Love your concept and cover! Shared this 🙂
Awww, thank you Melissa! It was actually the image the cover is based on that I saw on the artist’s website that first caught my attention and made me want her to do the artwork. I knew a variation on the image would be the perfect cover for THEREAFTER!
Awww, thanks Melissa! It was actually the image that this cover is based on that caught my eye on the artist’s website and made me contact her. As soon as I saw the pic, I knew it would be perfect for the THEREAFTER cover. I’m so glad the artist was available! I LOVE this cover so much!
Hi Melissa,
Thanks for featuring my book and giveaway on your blog.
Have a marvelous weekend! 🙂
Giovanna
It was great having you!
You have a good weekend too!
Melissa
Thank you so much for hosting me on your website!
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Thank you for featuring my Dark Souls series today, Melissa!
The books sound great.
Thanks, Rita!
Hi Melissa, thanks for the above post and for participating in today’s Noon Onyx blitz! I appreciate your interest and support. Happy reading and writing! Best wishes to all of your followers!
Thank you for hosting Make Me Wet. Sorry, I’m so late to the party. RL stomped me hard last week.
When does the next kitsune book come out?!?! I almost threw my Kindle at the wall!! Help me please! I NEED to know what happens next! 🙂
Thanks for letting everyone know about my novel, Melissa. You have a beautiful blog, btw. – Lauren
Thanks for posting this spotlight, Melissa! Hope you’re doing well. I’ll stop by later today to respond to any comments or questions. In the meantime, have fun and happy Friday!
Great to see you! Hope you have a great Friday as well!
Thanks so much, Melissa, for inviting me back to your blog. It’s always a pleasure to be here. I hope your 2014 has been incredible!
Thank for hosting me, Melissa!
This is a really great series and I would recommend it to anyone who loves the supernatural! Wolf’s Bane was a wonderful addition to the series 🙂
Thank you so much!
Hey Laura,
Thanks for the spot on your blog! 😉
My name’s Melissa, but it’s good to have you here.
Oh my gosh, Melissa. So sorry about this late reponse. I don’t know what I was seeing when I commented on this post.
Melissa I am deeply sorry I called you Laura, I have no idea where that came from. Totally spaced. 🙁
Thank you again for the spot of your blog Melissa, and sorry for the late apology.
Thank you so much for hosting Silver Wolf Clan 🙂 I love your blog!
I’m really impressed with your writing abilities as neatly as with the layout to your weblog.
Is this a paid theme or did you modify it yourself?
Anyway stay up the nice quality writing, it’s rare
to look a nice weblog like this one today..
It’s a free theme that I’ve modified with custom images.
I will read anything you write. So far I have loved everything and have reread it all 3-4 times.
Thank you for hosting today!
I’ve only just discovered your blog but it’s already so useful! I love your writing and your posts are something I know I’ll be referring back to. So thankyou! 🙂
For the most part in my writing, it’s the characters that move the story forward, but what’s playing out around them is also a big deal (just not as much). I don’t think I’ve ever written out a plot driven story, mainly because mysteries confuse me, hahaha.
My story is a bit of both. I have strong, diverse characters but my of is interesting too! At least I like to think so lol
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Getting ready for NaNoWri Mo Here are some thoughts
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I’m failing my Nano miserably, but hopefully I’ll catch up as soon as I stop procrastinating on wordpress. Good luck!
Jennifer Sivec thinks you’re awesome
Jennifer Sivec thinks you’re awesome! 🙂 and good luck with Nano. I keep seeing tons of authors talking about it, and if I had time, I’d try my hand at it, but with school and work, I get about an hour a day to myself, which I usually fill up with doing extra school work to try and be ahead of the game. So, yeah, good luck.
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Jennifer Sivec thinks you are AWESOME!!
Jennifer Sivec thinks your awesome
Jennifer Sivec thinks your awesome
Jennifer Sivec thinks you’re awesome!! 🙂
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My NaNo’s going well. 25,517 words so far. I love the rigor of writing daily. I also love how much I’ve deviated from my outline. The story will tell itself if you let it.
Keep up the good work!
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You aren’t obsessive—you’re revising to make your manuscript as strong as possible. Details matter!
Thanks for following my blog, which brought me here to yours. I’m looking forward to reading more of your writing!
Im reading Obsession in Death by J.D. Robb right now. read a lot so I love a lot of diff authors – my hubby is giving my a few hours reading time on Valentines Day and then date night 🙂
I am currently reading Betting it All by Kati Wilde, favorite author is a 3 way time between you/ ilona andrews, and Patricia Briggs. I’m just planning on doing what I normally do Valentines is just another day for me
Erin
I’m currently reading “Saving Fish from Drowning” by Amy Tan. Enjoying the tour through Burma and the people travelling with me.
Giveaway winners are Erin Meany and Lorraine Wait I will contact you both for information on how to get you your copies…
I like the title and I’m eager to read your book.
I don’t know how you manage to do all you do. Again I say, You are Superwoman.
I must have missed where it is that you are with all that snow.
We were up at Big Lake, near Springerville Arizona.
I would love an ARC copy! Thanks for considering me.
Terrie
Hey, it’s normal to care. Go for it!
Sends Melissa some cool MN air >>>>
I have my novel plotted, but I won’t know for a few a few weeks yet if I’ll be able to do it. I hope to have my editing done by then so I’ll be free to NaNo.
Hi, how are you today for me after work I rest up for the next day I work because my bod is sore the whole day , my wife says it is because I’m old.lol
I don’t work outside the house daily, so that’s a bit easier on me, though managing life for 6 people isn’t simple either! I’m recovering, but the cough will probably linger for a few days.
This time of year is always busy… add camp on top of that and you feel like you’re in over your head, lol.
Senior trip! Take notes.
Read the first two and can’t wait to read the next two. Are there only 4 in the series about Nickie? See you Tuesday. Maybe?
Val
yes, only 4 about Nickie, but the WMC series is related, those are Cougar shifters though.
Next wmc bobby
I’ve got a few ideas for Bobby… but who do you think should be his mate? Someone we’ve already met? someone else, tell me what you think he should find.
Congradulations you two. Many many more. It gets even better with time. From a pair pushing 6o years.
Valerie and Patrick
Congratulations! And best wishes!
Thank you for sharing “Love’s Hope”! Have a great day.
Awesome!
Hello Melissa, Imgine my surprise when I started reading your novel Robin’s Nest, and read towns I live in and around. I grew up South of Safford on a ranch and my husband a few more miles south. We lived a few years in Morenci while he worked at the mine. He just retired 2 years ago and buying his family’s ranch South of Safford. My brother lived in Duncan 5 years while teaching school. All of us attended EAC. I want to thank you for writing Robin’s Nest. I enjoyed it very much. You never mentioned the name of your favorite Mexican restaurant, mine are El Charro and Casa. Thanks again, Jane John a fan
I’m glad you enjoyed it. You might also like my Kitsune series, as it takes place in Safford. My WMC series takes place in the Springerville area, if you are familiar with that.
I grew up in Duncan, but have been gone for the last 20 years. I would like to get closer as I still have a lot of family in the area.