Fictionally Yours, Melbourne Author Invasion #FYM2015

It's a wrap!

I loved this book signing in my hometown of Melbourne.  The location at Crown was superb and the organizers did a wonderful job creating an event that I will always remember.  THANK YOU so much to Simone, Tina & Penny, for all of your hard work the past couple of years getting this thing together.  Thanks also to the volunteers, in particular the awesome Erin who looked after me on the day.  And thanks to the best assistant ever, Renee!  She made my day stress free!

It truly was a great event!  I had so much fun meeting fans and 'new to me' people.

But...

Unfortunately, I lost all of my photos! :(

I was so excited to get a new phone the other day that I stuffed up my back-up/recovery process and lost all the most recent photos I had stored on the old one.  So you'll have to use your imagination to picture what I remember...

INSERT PHOTO OF ME & THE GORGEOUS KARINA HALLE

Such a beautiful and fun person.  It was a pleasure and honour to meet and chat to her and her hubby.

I will forever cherish my 'Kevin Bacon' signed postcard.

INSERT PHOTO OF ME & PORNSTAR WRITER KIRSTY DALLAS

Finally got a picture with her and I lost it! :(

Love Kirsty's work and can't wait to see what she springs on us next!

INSERT A FABULOUS SELFIE WITH LEISA RAYVEN

This was a particularly good shot, we both had brilliant smiles, but I'll guess you'll have to take my word for it.

Always a pleasure to be in Leisa's company (no matter how briefly).

INSERT PHOTO OF ME SIGNING AT MY TABLE

Yeah, you're not missing much but my table sure looked pretty!

They say you need photographic evidence or it didn't happen, so I stole this photo...

Can you see me?  It's proof I was in attendance!

I feel the need to pinch myself again.  So much talent in that shot!

Here's the full list of attending authors, that I will be forever grateful to be seated amongst:

I hope to do it all again in 2017!

Thanks to Instagram I managed to scrounge up this photo I took from the balcony of the apartment I stayed in.

What a gorgeous view of the city with Crown in the forefront.

An unforgettable experience!

How did I end up here?

PUBLISHING ANNIVERSARY

Two years ago today I hit 'publish' on my very first novel.  I never knew how much that would change my life.  I feel richer for it.  The friends I have made since are some of the best of my life.  I found my tribe.  I love this world of indie authors, bloggers and book nerds, and though being an author is the most stressful and challenging job I've ever had, it is also the most rewarding and life altering occupation I've had, too.  It keeps me busy that's for sure!  

NEW BEGINNINGS

Finding My Way was my début novel, and the first book in a trilogy, and I'm happy to FINALLY announce the release date for the third and final book in the series.

New Beginnings will release on August 18, 2015. 

You can add it to your TBR today.

ERASER COMPLETE

A little while back I put all of the Eraser series into one paperback.  I did this for me, just because I could, and I also gave a couple of copies away.  Since then, I've received a bit of interest in it and so, after much deliberation, I have decided to take orders for a limited release. 

I anticipate receiving stock some time in September. 'Eraser: The Complete Collection' is available for pre-order by completing this form:

ERASER: The Complete Collection

FICTIONALLY YOURS, MELBOURNE AUTHOR INVASION

When I started this journey I never imagined that I would be getting set to attend my fourth major signing as a published author.  I'm really looking forward to attending Fictionally Yours, Melbourne this October.  And now that I've finally got myself organised I am able to start taking pre-orders!

If you're heading to Melbourne I will have limited stock to sell on the day, so if you want to secure a copy of any of my books please fill out this form, HERE.  As I will be taking orders for 'Eraser: The Complete Collection' I won't be taking orders for the individual Eraser novellas.  I do, however, still have some stock available, so if you're interested in getting your hands on those please message me directly to organise it.

THE FUTURE

It feels like I've been doing this longer than only two years and yet it still feels like yesterday that I began this journey.  I often wonder how I ended up here!  And I often feel the need to pinch myself to make sure it isn't all a dream.  How on earth am I getting set to publish my tenth title??

Where will the future lead?  I have no idea!  All I know is I have many more exciting things planned...

Fictionally Yours, Melboure - Author Invasion #FYM15

The final tickets for Fictionally Yours, Melbourne have just been released.  Melbourne is my hometown, my favourite city, and it is such an honour to be signing at this event amongst these talented people!

Click on the picture to enlarge

As you can see, I'll be there on the Sunday.  So if you'd like to come and see me, best buy a ticket for that day.  There are also two day passes available as well as tickets to the VIP party at Bobby McGee's, which I'll also be attending.

Purchase your tickets here: http://fictionallyyoursmelbourne.eventbee.com

For more information visit the official website: http://www.fictionallyyoursmelbourne.com/

And the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/fictionallyyoursMelbourne

Readers Writers Down Under Event #RWDU15

After travelling 3,000 km (by car) I'm finally home and unpacked ... okay, I'm not really unpacked but I'm getting there!  I've at least put all of my pretty new books on my bookshelf and that is the most important part!

Wow!  What a hectic 11 days!  My family holiday / signing / getaway was so much fun!  Hitting the theme parks with the kids and the fabulous Kubisch family was a blast!  Meeting and hanging out with Ella Frank was surreal and awesome and something I will never forget!  Catching up with friends and meeting new ones was the highlight - the signing was just a bonus!

What a well put together event!  I can only imagine what an incredibly hard task it would be to organise something of the magnitude of RWDU!  The organisers did a great job. I particularly loved the panels by Kirsten Ashley, Abbi Glines, Alex Adsett and Kate Cuthbert.  These ladies are an inspiration.  Their talks were informative and fun, offering insight and advice, and entertaining us all along the way!

I want to give a big thanks to the organisers of RWDU and to all the people that stopped by my table. Those of you that purchased my books, took a photo with me or stole my crappy autograph - I applaud you!  You made this author very happy!

MovieWorld with the kids

At the signing

A dream come true - finally meeting Ella!
(She's even better in person!)

What a line up!  An honour to be amongst those names!

Congratulations to Lauren Mules who won the proof copy of 'Eraser: The Complete Collection' on the day!

An extra big thanks to my beautiful daughter Madi for being my assistant, and for being almost as book crazy as me, and my hubby David for doing all the driving and for keeping the kids occupied, fed and clothed while I did my thing.  Love you both!

Now I've run out of excuses; I must write!  As usual I have a lot of projects in the air, it's putting my focus on one in particular that is the problem!  Seth, I'm coming for you...

LAST CHANCE TO WIN!

If you're heading to Readers and Writers Down Under on the Gold Coast this March you could win a limited edition Eraser: The Complete Collection paperback!  For every book pre-ordered, or sold on the day, you will earn one free entry into the draw... 

(You can take a sneak peak at the paperback on this post.)

However, due to the fact I order these books from overseas I need to place that order for stock now.  I will be selling a limited number of books at the table on the day of the signing, but if you would like to guarantee your purchase you will need to pre-order.

Payment is not required until the end of Feb, however the form will be closing late tomorrow night (Jan 31).  So this is your last chance!

You can place your pre-order HERE.

GOING TO RWDU? I HAVE AN EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY JUST FOR YOU!

HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN A SIGNED, LIMITED EDITION 'ERASER: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION' PAPERBACK?

Read on!

I wanted to see what the whole Eraser series would look like in one pretty package.  So I created the cover...

Wrote the blurb:

He was the man with no name …

Sexy, demanding, mysterious

From behind the bar, she knew his routine – with the lift of his

finger, scotch and women were his.

She knew his game and she was willing to play.

Yet for Mackenzie, one encounter wasn’t enough.

She was hooked and he was

the drug that she craved.

He told her one night, no repeats,

but Mackenzie had captured his attention.

As a businessman, he wasn’t opposed to bending the rules

to get deals done … but for her he might just break them.

Nothing about staking his claim on the intelligent and beautiful

Mackenzie was going to be simple.

Desire and need they have,

it’s honesty and trust they need to work on.

And secrets always have a way of complicating things ...

And filled in the pages with all sorts of finer details...

to make one special book to sit on my shelf!

The almost 500 pages of 'Eraser: The Complete Collection' printed paperback turned out like this:

At this point in time I have no intention of making this available as a title for sale.  It was purely a fun project for myself.

HOWEVER, I happen to have a spare proof copy.  So if you're attending the Readers and Writers Downunder 2015 Event in Queensland this March you have a chance to WIN it!!!

Here's how:

* Every book purchased at the event will earn ONE raffle ticket entry into the draw (buy two books, get two chances, three books, three chances, etc.)

* Books can either be purchased on the day (I will have limited stock available for sale) or be pre-ordered HERE

* The raffle will be drawn at the end of the RWDU event on Saturday 28th of March, 2015

* The winner will be notified via SMS and will need to collect the book from me in Queensland

GOOD LUCK!!!

Happy Holidays!

This has been one helluva year for me!  For the first time ever, I got to experience what it feels like to be a real author - I attended two amazing book signings!  The first event was Indie Authors Down Under (read about my experience here) and then there was the Sydney Author Event (see my last post here).  It was such an honour to be an 'attending author' at both of these events!  I loved meeting some of my favourite authors and readers, and making new connections, too.

Some of the very best people I have met this year are my street team members.  Megan’s Minions have made this year one to remember! Their kindness, friendship and support mean the world to me and I'm so happy to be able to share this journey with them.  They have given up their time to pimp my work, read and review my books, and make me some bloody awesome teasers, too.  (Check out my Pinterest boards to see what they have done by clicking here.)  One in particular stands out for me, it makes me get teary whenever I read it...

There is nothing I love more than to hear from a reader that has connected with my characters and stories.  So thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to every reader that has picked up one of my books and given it a whirl.  Thank you to the ones that have contacted me, by commenting on my page or sending me messages, to share their thoughts.  A particularly large thanks to those that have taken the time to leave a review.  Words cannot express how life-changing you all are!

Somehow this year I published six titles, entered the Top 100 Erotic Romance Authors on Amazon a couple of times and my books reached Number 1!!! more than once in different genres on there too, and I still managed to work on upcoming projects.  (Yeah, I was a little busy!)

Next year promises to be even bigger!  I have another two signings - You can catch me at Readers and Writers Downunder (now taking pre-orders for this one here) and Fictionally Yours, Melbourne.  My goal is to publish another five titles in 2015 (we'll see how that goes!) each a little different from the last.  Lots of exciting surprises in store!

As the year comes to a close I just want to wish each and everyone of you all the best for the festive season!  I hope your holidays are spent with family and friends and are full of laughter and love. Thank you for your support.

I'll see you all next year!

#SAE2014 REPORT

I think the organisers of the Sydney Author Event started planning about the time I started writing!  All that hard work certainly paid off!  SAE was a wonderfully put together event.  The Ivy was a lovely place to hold the signing and the cruise at the end of the long day was a stroke of genius! I had an absolute ball interacting with fellow readers, some I'd met before and plenty I hadn't.  It was a great way to meet some of my street team too!  As with all things that you look forward to so much, the event kind of went by in a blur - the day ending far too quickly!

A personal highlight for me was being seated next to the fabulous Raine Miller.  I was more than a little starstruck to beside Mr. Ethan Blackstone's creator!

It was amazing for me to be in the same room as my idols!  I was a bit tongue tied to meet R.K. Lilley and Samantha Young...

     

Of course, I didn't get nearly enough photos on my camera!  Or enough books signed for me, but I sure did sign a lot of things that day!  It was fantastic to see all of the photo books people made but when I came across this particular scrapbook I was blown away (maybe even a little teary).

Thank you Phillippa Taylor, you sure know how to make a girl feel special!!!  I appreciate all of the time you put into creating something so awesome!

Thank you to the organisers of this event that I will never forget!  And thank you to the people that stopped by my table to say hello, the day was filled with smiley faces!

I would like to give a special thanks to my beautiful daughter Madi for helping out on the day and to Leann for keeping us both organised.  And to Sydney for the beautiful weather, views from the boat and the fireworks!

Sydney Author Event here I come!

I'm packing my things because tomorrow I'm heading to Sydney.  This weekend I'll be attending the Sydney Author Event 2014.

When I started writing it was with the hopes of self-publishing one little book, a bit of fun, to see if I could sell a few.  I never dreamed that two years and nine titles later, I would be attending my second book signing  in the heart of Sydney with some of my favourite authors!  I mean just look at those names!  I'm so excited and honoured to be included in the same room as such talented women!

Not only that, but I love the friendships I've formed since I started this journey.  They have enriched my life beyond measure.  I feel so very blessed to have made online friends with so many beautiful people.  And this weekend I get to hang out with them, some I've met before and others I will be meeting for the first time.  Can’t wait! Full report and pictures to follow in the coming days ...

Greetings SAE attendees!

The countdown is on!  The Sydney Author Event is fast approaching and I'm getting excited.  Here's a little video I prepared for the organisers:

I love where we live!

I may have lied a little - not 'all' of my books are packed and ready - I do plan on taking more than what's included in the video, but stock will still be limited on the day.  If you would like to guarantee yourself a copy of any of my books I'm still taking orders for the event.  Click HERE to place your order.  I'll begin invoicing later this week because I need to order the stock very soon.

Signed Paperback Order Cut-off

Hi y'all!  If you are attending the Sydney Author Event this November and wish to reserve copies of my paperbacks I will be closing the pre-order form this Sunday night.  Why?  Because they get printed in the US and the shipping costs are astronomical.  If I order well in advance I can literally save hundreds of dollars to pay for 'slow freight'.  Cutting costs means cheaper books for you!

But paying for the slower shipping option also means I am running out of time to get my order in.  So if you wish to place a pre-order to be collected from the Sydney signing, here is the link:

SAE Pre-Order Form

And if you wish to order any of my books to be sent to you directly please place your orders here (also by Sunday night to guarantee stock):

Standard Paperback Order Form

Thanks!

Readers & Writers Down Under Convention 2015 (#RWDU15)

I attended my first ever signing this year, Indie Authors Down Under on the Gold Coast.  It was an amazing experience that I will never forget! AND it's on again next year!  It has been renamed, relocated, revamped and restyled and I'm very happy to announce - I will be going back!

The Readers & Writers Down Under Convention will be held at the QT Hotel on the Gold Coast, March 27 to 28, 2015.  I'm looking forward to meeting fans, authors and bloggers, as well as catching up with great friends.  I'll be taking the family next year too.  Cannot wait!

Indie Authors Down Under Event 2014

This past weekend I flew up the coast to attend Indie Authors Down Under.  It went by in a blur, but I loved every second of it, well, maybe except for my sore feet after the VIP dinner!

It was the first event of its kind to be held in Australia and it was fantastic! Surfers Paradise, on the Gold Coast, was an ideal spot for a fabulous weekend away. Talk about location...

I had a great time meeting people - fans, authors I admire and Facebook friends too, including these gorgeous girls...

It was the highlight of my trip - to finally meet the girls I have become friends with online, the ones that I chat about books with on a daily basis, the girls that support me and keep me sane. Though meeting the likes of these amazing authors wasn't too shabby either...

                         Abbi Glines                        Carmen Jenner

Kylie Scott

I wish I had taken more photos with other authors, there were so many there that I adore! It was such an honour to be included in an event with them all. Especially as, this time last year, I would never have dreamed of having one published book, let alone four!

I'll admit that I was a nervous wreck in the lead up to the event, but once the doors opened and the influx of book nerds, like me, entered the room, the nerves went away. Seeing everyone with smiley, happy faces it was impossible not to enjoy myself!

A very big, extra special, thank you to Alicia Claydon who was my helper on the day. She totally went above and beyond to help me and I really appreciate it.

I also want to thank my other minions who came along to play. And Renee & Kellie, you girls are so very clever!  Thank you for this awesome homemade swag...

Thank you to everyone that came to my table and said g'day. I had so much fun meeting you all. I love that books brought us all together like that!  Bring on the next signing event, I say!

One very lucky author

A ground-breaking event is happening next year. The Sydney Author Event 2014 is set to be the largest book signing of its type to be held in Australia. Mark your calendars for November 29.  It is going to be epic!

Here is the list of authors announced so far:

Raine Miller
Cassia Leo
Rachel Brookes
Karina Halle
Monica Murphy
Jillian Dodd

J Sterling
Emily Snow
Michelle A. Valentine

Kylie Scott

Maya Banks

Kristen Proby

Elle Casey

Christina Lauren

Lynetta Halat

R.L. Mathewson

Chelsea M. Cameron

Chantal Fernando

Pepper Winters

The event is open to both Australian and International artists.  Best Sellers as well as little known authors like me.  Yes me!  I am also one of the authors that has been invited.  It is an absolute honour and a privilege to be included in such a monumental event!  And to be amongst some of my favourite authors.  I am in awe that this has even occurred!  If someone had of told me a year ago that I would get such an amazing opportunity, I so would have laughed in their face!  Hell, if they had of told me three weeks ago I would have.

And this awesome list is only the beginning!  I have been told that there are to be more announcements coming soon.  I cannot wait!

Of course, this wouldn't be happening if it wasn't for some very dedicated women at Delphi Rose, A.K.A. The Book Harlots Review, Confessions From Romaholics and Natasha is a Book Junkie.

Follow the event on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with all the latest info.