Showing posts with label new release. Show all posts
Showing posts with label new release. Show all posts

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Ghost Moon on #NetGalley! #Books #Romance #Mystery #BookReview #paranormal #ghosts #amreading

My latest release is now available to reviewers on NetGalley!  If you're on NetGalley and you enjoy Romantic Suspense, Ghost Mysteries, and Gothic settings, I hope you'll request Ghost Moon!  The blurb is below, along with the link.  And if you're not on NetGalley but you'd like to give it a read, you can find it here on Kindle (free if you're a member of KU!)










When Lark Cavanaugh’s life in New York City falls apart, she’s left reeling from a staggering betrayal. She escapes to Cape Cod, where a distant relative has left her an old house with a tragic past. Rumors of a haunting presence plague the abandoned home, but Lark doesn’t believe in ghosts…until she has no choice.

After completing his military duty, veterinarian Jesse Holt returns to his small hometown to take over his father’s practice. He soon finds himself drawn to the alluring redhead now living next door, but she has made her intentions clear—she’s moving back to the city as soon as possible. When frightening events threaten her safety, though, he can’t deny his protective instincts.

Unable to fight their feelings, they give in to desire…but another battle looms. Lark’s arrival has awakened a decades-old mystery, and the truth of what happened at Holloway House will only be revealed when it claims yet another life.





"Kept me guessing...the twists and turns, the paranormal happenings, and of course, the romance all kept me turning pages"

~ A Soccer Mom's Book Blog

"WOW...spooky, suspenseful, steamy...a captivating novel...highly recommend"

~ Linda's Book Obsession

Friday, April 3, 2020

GHOST MOON Release Day! #FridayReads #Romance #Paranormal #Suspense #Mystery #Books #amreading

Happy Book Birthday to my 7th novel, GHOST MOON!  


If you pre-ordered your Kindle copy already, you should have it on your device now...or you can download from Amazon today!  Originally, the release date for this book was 4/15.  But more than ever, we need things we can enjoy from home that will entertain us and provide relaxation.  I love reading--it's my favorite hobby even when the world isn't mostly shut down.  Getting lost in a great book does wonders for my mind and lowers my stress.  Since this manuscript was in the final stages of galley proofing a few weeks ago, I decided to try to move the release date for the e-book forward to make it available sooner.  The title is now live in time for #Fridayreads...a whole 12 days earlier than anticipated!  

I had to move quickly to catch up on my book launch checklist, but the first editorial review is already in from Linda's Book Obsession, and it begins with:  "WOW.  Kathryn Knight has written a spooky, scary, suspenseful, mysterious, steamy, and intense novel." 

"A captivating story with betrayals and danger..."

"I highly recommend this intense and edgy novel."

If you like steamy romance and ghost mysteries, I hope you'll give Ghost Moon a read.  The blurb and buy link are below...more info on print editions in the future.  Happy Reading everyone, and stay safe.




When Lark Cavanaugh’s life in New York City falls apart, she’s left reeling from a staggering betrayal. She escapes to Cape Cod, where a distant relative has left her an old house with a tragic past. Rumors of a haunting presence plague the abandoned home, but Lark doesn’t believe in ghosts…until she has no choice.

After completing his military duty, veterinarian Jesse Holt returns to his small hometown to take over his father’s practice. He soon finds himself drawn to the alluring redhead now living next door, but she has made her intentions clear—she’s moving back to the city as soon as possible. When frightening events threaten her safety, though, he can’t deny his protective instincts.

Unable to fight their feelings, they give in to desire…but another battle looms. Lark’s arrival has awakened a decades-old mystery, and the truth of what happened at Holloway House will only be revealed when it claims yet another life.

Monday, March 30, 2020

A New Release Date + Virtual #Author Event for GHOST MOON! #books #newrelease #amreading #amwriting #giveaways

More than ever, we need things we can enjoy from home that will entertain us and provide relaxation.  I love reading--it's my favorite hobby even when the world isn't mostly shut down.  Getting lost in a great book does wonders for my mind and lowers my stress.  Since my seventh novel, Ghost Moon, was in the final stages of galley proofing a few weeks ago, I decided to try to move the release date forward to make it available sooner.  The title will go live on Kindle now this Friday, April 3rd...a whole 12 days earlier than anticipated!  I'm thrilled but scrambling to move book launch plans into place, and also figure out how to do more interactive things online.



I LOVE this cover!

If you like steamy romance mixed with haunting mysteries, you can pre-order Ghost Moon here to automatically be delivered to your Kindle on Friday!  I also have six titles available now, many #1 Amazon and B&N Bestsellers, which can be found here or along the tabs at the top of this blog page.

On Wednesday, April 1st, I'll be doing my first live FB interview and Q&A as a guest on Linda's Book Obsession Page.  Anyone attending can type questions and I'll answer them, plus I'll chat a little bit about my writing journey and the new book.  And of course...giveaways will be up for grabs!  Find the page here and join us on Wed. at 7 pm EST!  


Join the virtual party with fellow book lovers!

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

GHOST MOON Cover Reveal! #CoverReveal #amreading #books #paranormal #romance #ghosts #Gothic

I honestly do love ALL my covers, but this one is giving me all sorts of (good) goosebumps!  Check out the cover of GHOST MOON, my seventh novel, below!  As the title suggests, there is a haunting, and the characters experience quite a few episodes of goosebumps themselves.  But it's also a romance with some steamy scenes to balance out the spooky chills!  

This book is set to release on April 15, and I'm thrilled to announce that Pre-orders for Kindle are already live!  You can order your copy below to have it hit your Kindle on release day...then put your feet up and get ready for a haunting mystery...What happened at Holloway House?






When Lark Cavanaugh’s life in New York City falls apart, she’s left reeling from a staggering betrayal. She escapes to Cape Cod, where a distant relative has left her an old house with a tragic past. Rumors of a haunting presence plague the abandoned home, but Lark doesn’t believe in ghosts…until she has no choice.

After completing his military duty, veterinarian Jesse Holt returns to his small hometown to take over his father’s practice. He soon finds himself drawn to the alluring redhead now living next door, but she has made her intentions clear—she’s moving back to the city as soon as possible. When frightening events threaten her safety, though, he can’t deny his protective instincts.

Unable to fight their feelings, they give in to desire…but another battle looms. Lark’s arrival has awakened a decades-old mystery, and the truth of what happened at Holloway House will only be revealed when it claims yet another life.



Friday, January 4, 2019

The Haunting of Hillwood Farm ~ #Book Bday! #NewRelease #FridayReads #paranormal #KU

"I clung to my tablet...Kathryn Knight
has mastered the art of paranormal
romantic suspense, and it's a must-read!"
~ N.N. Light's Book Heaven, 5+ stars
Chosen as Best Romantic Suspense
Not only is it Friday, it's both my son's birthday (17!  How is that possible?) and my latest book's birthday!  The Haunting of Hillwood Farm is now available on Kindle and in print!  This title initially released as part of the USA TODAY Bestselling Love Under Fire Box Set, which was a limited edition and is no longer available.  Now that the rights have reverted, The Haunting of Hillwood Farm is available on it's own...and for anyone who likes ghost mysteries, this should be a good fit!  In fact, the prolific review site N.N. Light's Book Heaven reviewed this title in November, giving it 5+ stars and ultimately choosing it as Best Romantic Suspense of 2018!  Check out the blurb below along with two short excerpts...one spooky, one a little steamy.  Now...I'm off to bake a cake (for the kid, not the book)...someone alert the fire dept., I write much better than I bake!

After tragedy strikes, Callie Sinclair is left with a gift she never wanted—the ability to communicate with ghosts.  But when a desperate widow begs for her help, she reluctantly agrees to investigate the strange occurrences at Hillwood Farm.  She quickly realizes she’s dealing with a dangerous presence beyond anything she’s ever experienced, and something else becomes equally clear—the only other living person in the house, Mrs. Turner’s handsome grandson, thinks she’s a scam artist.  While she’d prefer to just ignore him, her heart beats a little faster every time he’s nearby.

Luke Turner doesn’t believe in spirits.  He’s moved back to restore the family farm, but living on the property serves a dual purpose—he can watch out for his grandmother.  He’s not happy about the sudden appearance of a self-described psychic, or his inexplicable attraction to her.  His initial suspicions crumble as evidence points to an actual haunting, but he’s still determined not to fall for Callie—the past has taught him it’s best to avoid relationships.

As Callie is drawn deeper into the mystery, she becomes the target of a vengeful spirit, and Luke can no longer fight his feelings for her.  Unable to resist their desire, passion ignites…even as the paranormal activity escalates to a final deadly confrontation.  


Exclusive excerpts from The Haunting of Hillwood Farm:

With a sharp pop, the light went out, plunging the room into darkness.  Callie stilled, her heartbeat filling her ears.  Something rustled behind her, and the hairs on her bare arms prickled.  She was suddenly very sure she was not alone.  A soft moan floated through the blackness.  Panic gripped her, fierce and primal, clawing at her lungs.  Did she have a weapon?  Would it even work against whatever was here? 
She struggled for air, a rancid odor filling her nostrils as she slowly inhaled.  Death.  Decay.  Shadows shifted to her left, and her gaze jerked toward the movement.  Behind the solid mass of her reflection in the mirror, the gauzy outline of a face peered over her shoulder.  Empty eye sockets stared out from gray, filmy features, the hollow black holes somehow filled with menace.

A sob gathered in her chest, clogging her throat.  Please, God.  Let me wake up from this nightmare.  Something cold and wet brushed against her upper back, and she screamed.

* * *

When she turned around, Luke was standing in the doorway.  Her pulse jumped.  She’d forgotten to close the door.  One of the hazards of living alone for so long.
The corner of his mouth slid up.  “Sorry.  I didn’t mean to sneak up on you.”
She let out a breathy laugh.  “No worries.  I’m just glad it’s you.”
His brows lifted.  “Yeah?  Were you expecting someone else?” 
“Well, you never know in this house, right?”  She shrugged, and the twist in her towel loosened.  Clutching it to her chest, she managed a weak smile as she fumbled to secure it.  She could feel the weight of his stare even as she bent her head to check the new knot, and warmth pooled in her belly.  She glanced up, and their gazes locked.  The air crackled as the moment stretched out, and she recognized something in the depths of his eyes.  Hunger.  Could he see the same thing reflected back in hers?
Her breath caught, and she took an involuntary step toward him, as if drawn by a magnetic force.  Every nerve in her body tingled with desire.        
His gaze raked over her, slow and deliberate.  “Well, I just wanted to check in on you.  To see if you need anything.” 
She swallowed.  “Do you?”
He cocked his head, his brows pulling together.  “What?” 
“Um.  Need anything?”
He dragged a hand over his mouth, the muscles in his arm bunching with the movement.  “That’s a dangerous question to ask when you’re standing there in a towel.”

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Love Under Fire Release Day! 21 #Book Romantic Suspense Set ~ #99c! New Release #Sale ~ Bestseller

A 21-Book Birthday!  It's release day for LOVE UNDER FIRE, a limited edition box set of 21 Romantic Suspense Thrillers, and it's hard for me to believe it finally here!  Do you have your copy yet?  It's only available at the 99 cent price point for a few more days, and the entire set will break up after a few weeks, so now's your chance to grab this incredible deal and help a wonderful charity.

Want to see all the stories inside?  I'm borrowing the wonderful summation one of our box set authors, Casi McLean, already did for her newsletter.  In it, you can see each individual cover of the stories included in the set, along with the blurb.  Every sale of this box set helps a veteran get a pet, too...we're donating 50% of the profits to Pets for Vets!

The Haunting of Hillwood Farm is my romance +
ghost mystery in the Love Under Fire Box Set

So check out all the amazing titles in the set by clicking this link, and hurry and grab your copy while the deal is available!  You'll have 21 new reads filled with mystery, romance, suspense, and danger to carry you through the hectic holiday season, when everyone needs a little downtime to themselves.  






Friday, June 1, 2018

Dangerous Currents on #NetGalley! Second-chance #Romance filled w/ Secrets + #Suspense

My new release, Dangerous Currents, is now available on Net Galley!  This is a steamy second-chance romance, filled with suspense and secrets, set on the sandy shores of Cape Cod...a perfect beach read!  If you're a Net Galley reviewer, I hope you'll check out the blurb below and request the title here if you're interested.  One fateful night tore them apart...will they get a second chance before a killer strikes?


When a costly mistake ends Malorie Montgomery’s career, she returns to Cape Cod in search of a fresh start.  But her plans for a new—and quiet—life are quickly derailed when she makes a grisly discovery in the woods, and her screams bring the one person from her past she’d hoped to avoid.  Dean Slater, the ex-boyfriend who broke her heart in high school, now lives in the beachfront community that was supposed to be her haven…and he’s just as hot as he was six years ago.

With his rough background, Dean always knew he wasn’t good enough for the kind, intelligent beauty who claimed his heart, but somehow he’d believed their love was strong enough to survive anything—until the tragic night she turned her back on him when he needed her trust the most.  Despite their painful history, Dean can’t resist the instinct to protect her, especially when it becomes apparent there’s a killer in their town.

Their former chemistry soon reignites, but Malorie has long accepted that her dark family secret has destined her to a life alone.  And when she uncovers evidence that makes her the killer’s target, a deadly confrontation threatens to destroy any possibility of a second chance.

I am also thrilled to share the news that Dangerous Currents has been picked to be reviewed at Reading Review Wars, a site that offers His and Hers viewpoints in dual reviews of the same book!  A guest judge then weighs in as well, so come join in the conversation and see which review matches up with your feelings on the plot, world building, and overall writing style.  The "War" goes live on June 11 on their site...exciting and a bit nerve-wracking!  I hope anyone reading and/or reviewing it will stop by and chime in.  


Request a review copy on Net Galley here

Buy Links:

Amazon

B&N

iTunes

Paperback copies are available on Amazon and B&N sites too!

Ahhh Bliss!


Thursday, May 10, 2018

An #Author Interview on USA Today #Romance Blog! #amwriting #books


Since this is one of the most exciting things to happen to me lately, I decided I need to dedicate an entire blog post to my recent author interview on USA Today's Happily Ever After Blog!  I can't say how thrilled I am to have been featured along with my new release, Dangerous Currents, a steamy second-chance romance filled with secrets and suspense.  I discuss one of the strangest things that's happened to me while researching a book...plus, there's a picture of my kitties :)  You can check out the interview here.



Since it is release week, Dangerous Currents has been featured on other sites, and a few are offering giveaways!  So if you would like to enter, you can stop by Tome Tender Book Reviews to find a Rafflecopter for a $10 Amazon gift card, or check out the New Release page of Great Books Great Deals, where you'll find a $25 Amazon gift card Rafflecopter at the bottom.  Good luck and thanks for stopping by!  And if you need a new page-turning beach read, please visit my Amazon Author Page or click on some of the above title tabs at the top of my blog for book blurbs and all retailer links...download a sample on your Kindle, Nook, iPad, or on Audible!

Treat yourself to a new beach read...or listen!

Thursday, May 3, 2018

Steamy + Suspenseful New Release + #Giveaways! #FridayReads #Books #Rafflecopter

My fifth novel, Dangerous Currents, is here!  Dangerous Currents is a steamy second-chance romance filled with secrets and suspense, set on the sandy shores of Cape Cod.  To celebrate, Tome Tender Book Blog is hosting an Amazon gift card giveaway, so swing by the blog, check out the very first review, and enter the Rafflecopter here.  


Stop by Tome Tender to enter the giveaway and celebrate with me!

You can also see an interview about the new book and my writing journey at USA Today's Happily Ever After Blog, here.  So exciting!

The blurb and order links for all e-book formats are below (print should be available in a few weeks, so I should be able to get some Goodreads signed book giveaways going too.)

Grab yourself a new beach read (it's finally starting to feel like spring here on the Cape), put your feet up, and get lost in Malorie and Dean's story!




When a costly mistake ends Malorie Montgomery’s career, she returns to Cape Cod in search of a fresh start.  But her plans for a new—and quiet—life are quickly derailed when she makes a grisly discovery in the woods, and her screams bring the one person from her past she’d hoped to avoid.  Dean Slater, the ex-boyfriend who broke her heart in high school, now lives in the beachfront community that was supposed to be her haven…and he’s just as hot as he was six years ago.

With his rough background, Dean always knew he wasn’t good enough for the kind, intelligent beauty who claimed his heart, but somehow he’d believed their love was strong enough to survive anything—until the tragic night she turned her back on him when he needed her trust the most.  Despite their painful history, Dean can’t resist the instinct to protect her, especially when it becomes apparent there’s a killer in their town.


Their former chemistry soon reignites, but Malorie has long accepted that her dark family secret has destined her to a life alone.  And when she uncovers evidence that makes her the killer’s target, a deadly confrontation threatens to destroy any possibility of a second chance.

Dangerous Currents is now available on Kindle, Nook, or iPad!





Sunday, April 29, 2018

Pre-orders are up! Steamy Second-Chance #Romance + Suspense ~ New Release #Books

My fifth novel, Dangerous Currents, is almost here!  Pre-orders are live for all formats except print, and if you order now, it will hit your Kindle/Nook/iPad on Thursday!  Dangerous Currents is a second-chance romance with plenty of suspense, but no ghosts--a bit of a departure from my other novels that involve some paranormal elements.  This release date is especially meaningful to me, because I struggled with writer's block for a while after my father was diagnosed with cancer and passed away five months later in April of 2017.  I desperately wanted to finish Malorie and Dean's story, but the emotional turmoil made it impossible to write even a single sentence for months.  So to have this novel about to finally release feels like a victory!  Check out the blurb below, as well as the cover, done by the talented author and graphic designer K.R. Conway.  And the first rating has just hit Goodreads--5 stars--I can't wait to see the review when release day hits!


No ghosts in this one, but plenty of dark secrets, danger,
and of course, steamy romance!
Grab your copy on Pre-order!


When a costly mistake ends Malorie Montgomery’s career, she returns to Cape Cod in search of a fresh start.  But her plans for a new—and quiet—life are quickly derailed when she makes a grisly discovery in the woods, and her screams bring the one person from her past she’d hoped to avoid.  Dean Slater, the ex-boyfriend who broke her heart in high school, now lives in the beachfront community that was supposed to be her haven…and he’s just as hot as he was six years ago.

With his rough background, Dean always knew he wasn’t good enough for the kind, intelligent beauty who claimed his heart, but somehow he’d believed their love was strong enough to survive anything—until the tragic night she turned her back on him when he needed her trust the most.  Despite their painful history, Dean can’t resist the instinct to protect her, especially when it becomes apparent there’s a killer in their town.


Their former chemistry soon reignites, but Malorie has long accepted that her dark family secret has destined her to a life alone.  And when she uncovers evidence that makes her the killer’s target, a deadly confrontation threatens to destroy any possibility of a second chance.

Preorder Dangerous Currents to hit your Kindle, Nook, or iPad on May 3rd!  Print paperbacks will be available in May as well.





Monday, April 16, 2018

Cover Reveal! Dangerous Currents #book #coverreveal #RomanticSuspense

Who doesn't love a cover reveal?  Seeing the artistic creation that will be the "face" of months (in this case, years) of hard work is an unbelievable feeling!  Unless the author isn't happy with the cover, something that has certainly happened to a few of my author friends, and it's devastating.  Thankfully, I've really loved all of mine, and this one is no exception.  My fifth novel, Dangerous Currents, is a second-chance romance with plenty of suspense, although not what most people think of when they think of the genre "Romantic Suspense", which is why I'm going to try to clarify.  It's pretty much the same thing I've been going through with most of my other novels for years--Silver Lake, Gull Harbor, and Haunted Souls often get classified as Paranormal Romance, for lack of a better term, but they don't fit the traditional description, since these three books are a mix of romance and a ghost mystery rather than a main character being a supernatural being.  But, I digress...here we go, what do you think?  Blurb and Pre-order links are below the cover, done by the talented author and graphic designer K.R. Conway.


No ghosts in this one, but plenty of dark secrets, danger,
and of course, steamy romance!
Grab your copy on Pre-order!


When a costly mistake ends Malorie Montgomery’s career, she returns to Cape Cod in search of a fresh start.  But her plans for a new—and quiet—life are quickly derailed when she makes a grisly discovery in the woods, and her screams bring the one person from her past she’d hoped to avoid.  Dean Slater, the ex-boyfriend who broke her heart in high school, now lives in the beachfront community that was supposed to be her haven…and he’s just as hot as he was six years ago.

With his rough background, Dean always knew he wasn’t good enough for the kind, intelligent beauty who claimed his heart, but somehow he’d believed their love was strong enough to survive anything—until the tragic night she turned her back on him when he needed her trust the most.  Despite their painful history, Dean can’t resist the instinct to protect her, especially when it becomes apparent there’s a killer in their town.


Their former chemistry soon reignites, but Malorie has long accepted that her dark family secret has destined her to a life alone.  And when she uncovers evidence that makes her the killer’s target, a deadly confrontation threatens to destroy any possibility of a second chance.

Preorder Dangerous Currents to hit your Kindle, Nook, or iPad on May 3rd!  Print paperbacks will be available in May as well.






Wednesday, March 7, 2018

A FB Party ~ #Giveaways #Giftcards #Books + Prizes! #Author Takeover

I'm excited to be doing a takeover of Kylie's Fiction Addiction Facebook page this Friday night!  What's a takeover?  Basically, I get to host a fun virtual party for both my fans and fans of the page for an hour, with giveaways, prizes, fun questions, and opportunities to make new friends and find new reads.  And it's a chance to celebrate the release of my steamy romance/ghost story Gull Harbor as an audio book.  Gull Harbor has been a #1 Bestseller on Kindle and Nook formats, so I'm thrilled it's now available in audio

A party to celebrate the release of Gull Harbor on audio!

If you've never been to a Facebook party, give it a try!  My takeover begins March 9th at 9 pm EST, and the best parts of a virtual party are (1) you can wear your pajamas and (2) if you're not online during the party hour from 9:00 - 10:00, you can still chime in for chances to win on your own time.  Here's the Event Invite for more info: Event Info on Facebook.

What's up for grabs?

Amazon gift cards, copies of Kindle or Nook formats of my novels, audio copies of Gull Harbor, and an ebook of your choice from any of the authors of Moonlight & Mystery! And, some bling...these beautiful drop earrings from Silpada!

One prizewinner will get to chose any ebook from the dozens offered by
9 Award-winning, Bestselling Authors!

Plus, meeting new authors and readers and fun games ~ so come by, and invite some friends along too!  It's a free event, all you have to do is join Kylie's Fiction Addiction Facebook page to attend.

Hope to see you there!

Saturday, September 9, 2017

#NewRelease Party! #Giveaways #Giftcards #Books #Paranormal #Romance

I'm excited to be one of the guest authors participating in the Facebook party celebrating the release of Casi McLean's Beyond the Mist this Tuesday night!  Casi and I write for the same publisher, and we both write within the paranormal romantic suspense genre.  With a total of 12 authors participating in the fun, there will be loads of games, fun, and giveaways! 

The best part is that you can attend from your house--the only thing you need is a FB account!  Sign on any time between 6:00 p.m. EST to 9:00 p.m. to chat with authors and enter the prize drawings.  Or stop by later and enter, as the many of the contests stay open until the next morning.  You'll find new fall reads--many with paranormal elements perfect for the upcoming Halloween season--and potentially win awesome prizes.

For a detailed schedule of events, check in on the FB event page, and come join me during my 8:35-8:50 spot for some discussion on steamy romance and spooky suspense!  Hope to see you there.


Sunday, July 31, 2016

Busy #amwriting Summer - #Book Signings, #BFest, #NewRelease Promo, + A Shanty

Me, Katie O'Sullivan, and K.R. Conway in our Shanty!
I don’t think I can remember a time in the recent past when my life wasn’t fairly busy, but this spring and summer have been an absolute whirlwind of activities, many revolving around my new release – HAUNTED SOULS.  Any writers reading this can understand how difficult it can be to launch a new novel in the current publishing market…so to gain visibility for my new title, I tried to explore every promotional opportunity I could think of—some very much “outside the box”—and take part in every event I could fit into my schedule.  So this week’s post serves as a recap, while also hopefully serving as inspiration for others in terms of creative marketing ideas.

After brainstorming with some other local authors, three of us decided to apply to rent one of the Artist Shanties along Hyannis Harbor for a weekend in the spring.  These adorable little shanties are made available for artists, writers, photographers, and crafters to use as a little storefront for a few days.  The rent was incredibly low for such great exposure—the difficult part is making sure your shanty is open and attended each day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.  With three of us for just three days, this wasn’t too difficult…but when the rentals move to full weeks in the height of summer, I imagine a renter on their own might experience a bit of exhaustion by the end of their time!  Then again, everyone is so excited to share what they’ve created, chatting with visitors, shoppers, and other crafters provides its own energy.

We hung pages of our books from the ceiling and matted quotes on the walls.

The original post about our preparations can be found here, and I’ve included pictures of the final product—our decorated shanty, which came out great and attracted lots of readers and visitors to Cape Cod.  We had so much fun just sitting around and chatting all day as well, and as three authors, we often discussed writing amongst ourselves.  This led to more networking ideas, and one of my fellow authors who was participating in the Barnes and Noble B-Fest Weekend recommended me to a B&N looking for an author to run the Sunday Teen Writing Workshop event during the B-Fest book festival.

Teaching a teen workshop
at Barnes & Noble B-fest.
Since most of my novels are meant for an over-18 reader base, I don’t get a lot of opportunities to highlight my one Young Adult novel, DIVINE FALL.  It was great fun to teach some elements from my writing classes to teen writers, and many of them took home signed copies of my YA Paranormal Romance.

On June 1st, my fourth novel HAUNTED SOULS came out, and I did a lot of the usual online promotion.  I had a fantastic Release Party on Facebook with many author friends posting as guest hosts.  Social media promotion led to another fantastic opportunity—the manager of a local bank offered to display and sell all my novels in their lobby for a week, plus host me for a signing on Friday, as part of their emphasis on community and reading over the summer.  It was another out-of-the-box promo event that worked really well, and I received a message from a teen who purchased DIVINE FALL that made my week…it included the sentence “It was one of the best books I’ve ever read”!

My books on display at a local bank!

I spoke about the
haunting and historical
inspiration for my new book
at the library event.
I spoke at a local library as well in June, as their Author of the Month, and the Assistant Librarian who introduced me told the group she’d read my first three books and had literally not been able to put them down, which was thrilling—reading is my favorite pastime, and if I can give others exciting stories to get lost in, I’ve done my job as an author.  That is the reason I write: to create engaging reads that offer entertainment and escape from life’s hectic pace.

Speaking of hectic paces, I’m gearing up for my August schedule of events, which include an interview with the local paper, a signing at our local bookstore, speaking at the Cape Cod Writer’s Conference, and signing books at the Cape Cod Museum of Art for the Art, Wine, and Words Fundraiser to benefit a children’s charity.  

Of course, all the promotion I do does cut into writing time, but for me, connecting with readers and the community is just as important.  Hopefully, readers visiting my blog today will consider reaching out to authors when they love a book—it means SO much to us!  And for fellow authors visiting, I hope I’ve sparked some ideas for promotion and networking--and with the exception of the very low Shanty rent (my part was $25)--all of these events cost nothing!  For more ideas, here's an older post I did on the same topic.  Happy reading and writing!



Thursday, June 16, 2016

#Book Signing at #Bourne Library - #Ghosts + #Romance #CapeCod #amwriting

My very busy new release schedule continues, and I'm thrilled to be the Author of the Month for June at the Jonathan Bourne Library.  I'll be there on Tuesday, June 21, at 7:00 p.m., to talk about my latest novel, HAUNTED SOULS.  This is a steamy military romance mixed with a ghost mystery.  Like my #1 Kindle Bestseller GULL HARBOR, this book is set on Cape Cod, where I'm lucky enough to live.

The Old Jail at night
My home of the last 17 years is perfectly suited to the mingling plot-lines in this story--or maybe it's the other way around, and the Cape inspired a story that could only be set here.  The initial inspiration certainly came from a local landmark: in historic Barnstable Village, the oldest wooden jail house in the entire country, originally built in 1690, remains to this day on scenic Route 6A.  The structure has been preserved and is now open to visitors--if you don't mind the ghosts, that is.  According to the Cape and Islands Paranormal Research Society, the Old Jail is actively haunted by those who perished in the harsh conditions.  When my sister was visiting, we took a "haunted historical tour" which began and ended at the Old Jail, and as we listed to stories about the place, I wondered, "What if a ghost followed someone from the tour home?"  The idea was born.

I don't want to give to much away, but as the story developed, it became clear to me that one of the protagonists was in the military, sent overseas for several years.  Cape Cod has a large military population, with Joint Base Cape Cod hosting multiple military services.  In fact, we landed here through my husband's Coast Guard assignment.  Our neighbors and best friends are also a military family (Air Force), and their knowledge helped me form Brett's backstory.

I hope you'll give HAUNTED SOULS a try for your next summer read--steamy romance mixed with spooky suspense, something for everyone!  And if you're in the Cape Cod area, put Tuesday night on your calendar and join me.  We'll chat about Cape history and legends, light refreshments will be available, and I'll be signing copies of all my books, including this one.  For additional info, visit the Bourne Library Events Page.