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!

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!