I’ve been rather slacking in doing real blog posts this year, and I apologize for that. However, my day job has been kicking my ass seven ways to Sunday. As a result, while I’ve done lots of editing on current…
Yearly Archives: 2021
2021 Recap
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LEGACY OF LUCK IS ON PRE-ORDER
GET YOUR PRE-ORDER HERE! I have ebook, paperback, and hardcover. Audiobook still needs to be recorded, so that will come later. Remember, Tirgearr Publishing, still publishes books 4-9, and they’ve been fantastic. They still have my travel guides, The Enchanted Swans,…
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More Book Cover Critiques!
The swirling clock and the title inform the genre as time travel, with fantasy or romance overtones with her flowing dress. I like the color scheme, as it gives connotations of dark themes, maybe horror or thriller. However, I might…
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Long and Short Reviews Winter Blogfest
Long and Short Reviews Winter Blogfest A prize on every post! I am a guest blogger on Long and Short Reviews as part of their Winter Blogfest. Come check out the entries throughout the month of December. Mine goes live…
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Smashwords Winter Sale! Everything 50% off!
My books are on sale at Smashwords! Click HERE to go visit my page and pick up copies for yourself. Everything is on sale at least 50% off between December 17, 2021 and January 1, 2022. Book One in my…
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Fantasy, SciFi or Adventure Stories!
Searching for your next Fantasy, Sci-Fi, or Adventure favorite story? Look no further! These authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time. CLICK HERE TO SEE THEM ALL!
More book cover & critiques!
We have a two-fer! I like both these strong covers for the same book. They both adhere to a strong, simple color scheme, iconic imagery, and incorporate the title with the background. For the first cover, it took me a…
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Historical Fiction Ebook Sale!
Historical Fiction September sale! Each ebook is $2.99 or less! CLICK HERE !!!!! Two of my books are in the sale: Legacy of Hunger Legacy of Truth
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More book cover & critiques!
Symbol day! Covers with simpler iconography or a symbol rather than people. Even though this has many elements, there is a lot of great strength in this imagery. The strong central symbol is reminiscent of a sun in eclipse, and…
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More book cover critiques!
How about some strong women on our covers today? I’m a fan of interesting frame details, so this definitely caught my eye. The book is a retelling of the Aladdin tale, so it definitely fits the story. A hint of…
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More book cover critiques!
Today is blue and purple day! Simple, haunting, and asking questions. I don’t think it even needs the ‘A gripping psychological mystery’ at the bottom, because all of that is evident in the single smoking, melting candle and the tag…
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LEGACY OF TRUTH is RE-RELEASED!
The day has finally come! GET YOUR COPY HERE! Remember, Tirgearr Publishing, still publishes books 3-9, and they’ve been fantastic. They still have my travel guides, The Enchanted Swans, and Call of the Morrigú. However, as each Druid’s Brooch book’s contract…
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Legacy of Truth re-releases in THREE DAYS!
That’s right! Only three days away! August 8th. GET YOUR PRE-ORDER HERE! Remember, Tirgearr Publishing, still publishes books 3-9, and they’ve been fantastic. They still have my travel guides, The Enchanted Swans, and Call of the Morrigú. However, as each Druid’s…
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More book cover critiques
Lets go dark today! Interesting tagline with ‘James Patterson presents’ – I’m guessing this is one of the writers he has helping him with his own books striking out on their own? Regardless, the addition is gold for marketing. It’s…
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Today is fire tones day! I’ve seen Lorna Peel’s covers before, and they’re always lovely. This one is full of Regency vibes, with that lovely house. The title font is wonderful – just a bit of scroll, but not so…
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Join my Street Team!
Christy Nicholas, Author Beta Reader, ARC, Launch, and Reviewer Group CLICK HERE! Celtic Fairies, Fables, and Folklore! Historical fantasy, time travel, and travel guides. Explore the magic! Do you love reading? Would you like to be the first readers of…
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Legacy of Truth – RE-RELEASE is on Pre-Order!
Legacy of Truth, the second book in my Druid’s Brooch Series, is currently not for sale. Not to worry! That’s only temporary! You see, it’s been published by Tirgearr Publishing, and they’ve been fantastic. They still have all my other Druid’s…
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My books are on sale in July!~
My books are all on sale! Well, most of them. Except for those at 99c already, all my books are 50% off on Smashwords through the entire month of July. An excellent time to grab my entire series! Just click…
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More book cover critiques!
Today is blue and purple day! This is lovely, full of Young Adult Fantasy feels. The font is fancy but is big enough and high enough contrast not to be lost. I would have liked more contrast in general, but…
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More book covers!
More book cover critiques! I’ve got a green and gold theme going this week. I love all things filigree, and done right, it can make a striking, whimsical cover. This one does that, while giving place (Paris) without overwhelming. Simple…
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Historical fantasy, time travel adventure, and urban fantasy 