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Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Delayed Book Launch and Other News
This week has been a crazy week, trying to figure out what to do with my books. The copies weren't getting sent because of troubles at the printer. I knew that there was a small chance that I wouldn't have my books and I was willing to go with it. That was until I found out that the books had been delayed yet again.
My fellow authors that were going to be signing with me suggested that we delay the launch until January. It was with relief that I called the library and moved it to January. We have it tentatively set for January 18th but we're waiting to hear from the printer.
After discussing everything with my publisher, we decided to go with a new cover. It wasn't working with the formatting of the book and it wasn't how Louie the leprechaun was depicted in my book. The cover gave the feeling that my book was scary, but it's actually a fun, light book.
So here we are, the day after my launch would have been held. I'm happy we delayed it for a few reasons. I had no copies, it was dumping snow throughout the entire state, and I was able to get a few things done at home.
On top of all the excitement of publishing a book, we decided to buy a new home. That home will be done at the end of this month, and yet our house we're in currently hasn't sold. We've tried everything to get it sold. It's a beautiful home and has treated our family well for 9 1/2 years.
One of the questions asked at my online book launch was: Were there any repercussions from the leprechaun world for your portrayal of them?
My answer is a resounding YES.
My publisher joked that it was rather ironic that with the title of my book, we're having so many problems getting it published. No kidding. We have struggled getting it out!
The house has been crazy to try and sell. Cars have broken down several times. I'd go on but it doesn't matter. The point was that bad luck has followed me since I wrote this book.
But guess what. Awesome luck has also followed me. I finally feel better after a couple of years. I have a great house I'll hopefully get by the end of the month. My kids are healthy and happy. Steve has a great job. I have my very first book out, and people like it! Book two of this series will be out in March, and I'm ready to submit book three. We have small blessings happen to us, just as we're ready to give up.
And yes, I believe in Christmas miracles.
For those interested in my book, you can get it on kindle here
For those with a Nook, you can purchase it here
My fellow authors that were going to be signing with me suggested that we delay the launch until January. It was with relief that I called the library and moved it to January. We have it tentatively set for January 18th but we're waiting to hear from the printer.
After discussing everything with my publisher, we decided to go with a new cover. It wasn't working with the formatting of the book and it wasn't how Louie the leprechaun was depicted in my book. The cover gave the feeling that my book was scary, but it's actually a fun, light book.
So here we are, the day after my launch would have been held. I'm happy we delayed it for a few reasons. I had no copies, it was dumping snow throughout the entire state, and I was able to get a few things done at home.
On top of all the excitement of publishing a book, we decided to buy a new home. That home will be done at the end of this month, and yet our house we're in currently hasn't sold. We've tried everything to get it sold. It's a beautiful home and has treated our family well for 9 1/2 years.
One of the questions asked at my online book launch was: Were there any repercussions from the leprechaun world for your portrayal of them?
My answer is a resounding YES.
My publisher joked that it was rather ironic that with the title of my book, we're having so many problems getting it published. No kidding. We have struggled getting it out!
The house has been crazy to try and sell. Cars have broken down several times. I'd go on but it doesn't matter. The point was that bad luck has followed me since I wrote this book.
But guess what. Awesome luck has also followed me. I finally feel better after a couple of years. I have a great house I'll hopefully get by the end of the month. My kids are healthy and happy. Steve has a great job. I have my very first book out, and people like it! Book two of this series will be out in March, and I'm ready to submit book three. We have small blessings happen to us, just as we're ready to give up.
And yes, I believe in Christmas miracles.
For those interested in my book, you can get it on kindle here
For those with a Nook, you can purchase it here
Friday, November 29, 2013
Stolen Luck Blog Tour
It's hard to believe it's actually here, but my book officially releases on December 1st! To celebrate, we'll be doing a blog tour throughout this week. The calendar is below. You can enter to win an ecopy of my book, read reviews, and check out the interviews.
I'm excited to share this book with everyone. I also want to remind you that there's an online book launch on Tuesday, December, 3rd. There will be awesome prizes!
Also, December 7th is my book launch at the American Fork Library from 2-4 pm. I'm super excited for it! I will be joined by Wendy Knight, Andrea Pearson, Holly Kelly, Christy Dorrity, C Michelle Jefferies, and Jaleta Clegg.
Blog Schedule:
Dec 1st:
Wendy Knight www.wendyknightauthor.blogspot.com
Juli Caldwell http://julicaldwell.blogspot.com/
Stacy Lynn Carroll www.stacylynncarroll.com
Britney Gulbrandson http://www.britneygulbrandsen.com
Dec 2nd:
Jaleta Clegg http://jaletaclegg.blogspot.com/
Shelli Howells http://shelliproffitthowells.com/amusings/
Livia Peterson www.leaveittolivia.blogspot.com
December 3rd:
Jennifer Bennett jjbennett.com
Alison Woods http://alisonmillerwoods.wordpress.com/
December 4th:
Angie Lofthouse www.notesfromthewritingchair.blogspot.com
Tristi Pinkston http://www.tristipinkston.blogspot.com
Brenda Gallagher: Www.brendabirchgallaher@blogspot.com
December 5th:
Tamara Bordon http://cerebrationsofawriter.blogspot.com/
Merita King www.meritaking.com
Laura Bastian lauradbastian.blogspot.com
December 6th:
Donna Weaver Donnakweaver.com
Lindzee Armstrong http://www.lindzeearmstrong.blogspot.com
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
It's Poll Time!
For each of my leprechaun books I have had a fun title that contains the word "luck." Well, book three has been written and I have yet to come up with a great title for it.
That's where you come in! To the right is a poll with four options for a title. Let me know what you would like. If you don't like those four, comment below and give me another idea.
Here is a little about the book (without giving anything away):
Megan, Beth, and Jared have discovered that the fairies and other creatures that have helped them in the past are being taken by a strange darkness. They must fight to set those creatures free. Along the way, Megan learns more about her family and where her luck comes from.
That's where you come in! To the right is a poll with four options for a title. Let me know what you would like. If you don't like those four, comment below and give me another idea.
Here is a little about the book (without giving anything away):
Megan, Beth, and Jared have discovered that the fairies and other creatures that have helped them in the past are being taken by a strange darkness. They must fight to set those creatures free. Along the way, Megan learns more about her family and where her luck comes from.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Twist of Luck
I'm so excited!
Book 2 in my leprechaun series, Twist of Luck, will come out on March 1st, 2014. The contract has been signed, and edits will begin in January.
Megan and her friends have been a big part of my life for the last two years. I finished the third and last book last week. I'm starting the edits so that I can submit it. I hope that everyone enjoys the series as much as I have.
Book 2 in my leprechaun series, Twist of Luck, will come out on March 1st, 2014. The contract has been signed, and edits will begin in January.
Megan and her friends have been a big part of my life for the last two years. I finished the third and last book last week. I'm starting the edits so that I can submit it. I hope that everyone enjoys the series as much as I have.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
More Good News!
I have had so much happen since my last post. Perhaps I should post more often. Maybe. My book publication was moved from June 2014 to March 2014, when I requested having my book release close to St. Patrick's Day. I was thrilled to death. What a great way to celebrate a book about a leprechaun!
But then things got even more exciting. A few days after deciding on the March date, I got an email letting me know what Whiskey Creek Press was going to be starting a new imprint called Wee Creek Press. This would focus more on Children's, Middle grade, and Young Adult books. I was told they hoped to move my book over to this new imprint. I was thrilled, because I knew my books would fit in better there.
That wasn't all. Because Wee Creek is new, they could release my book in December of 2013. That's right. This year. I agreed to do it, hoping they'd like book 2 and possibly let me release that one in March of 2014.
The edits are now done, and my book is being formatted and ready to go. I'm now just waiting for my book cover. I'm so excited!
The blog tour will be from December 1st to the 6th. If you're wondering what a blog tour is, it's where readers can go to different blogs to read interviews and reviews of my book. There will be a few giveaways and it will be just plain awesome.
My book launch will be December 7th from 2:00-4:00 pm at the American Fork Library. I'm excited to be signing with Wendy Knight, Andrea Pearson, Christy Dorrity, Holly Kelly, J Michelle Jefferies, and Jaleta Clegg. Come and join us to get some amazing books for Christmas.
I'm getting more excited and nervous as the time draws closer!!
But then things got even more exciting. A few days after deciding on the March date, I got an email letting me know what Whiskey Creek Press was going to be starting a new imprint called Wee Creek Press. This would focus more on Children's, Middle grade, and Young Adult books. I was told they hoped to move my book over to this new imprint. I was thrilled, because I knew my books would fit in better there.
That wasn't all. Because Wee Creek is new, they could release my book in December of 2013. That's right. This year. I agreed to do it, hoping they'd like book 2 and possibly let me release that one in March of 2014.
The edits are now done, and my book is being formatted and ready to go. I'm now just waiting for my book cover. I'm so excited!
The blog tour will be from December 1st to the 6th. If you're wondering what a blog tour is, it's where readers can go to different blogs to read interviews and reviews of my book. There will be a few giveaways and it will be just plain awesome.
My book launch will be December 7th from 2:00-4:00 pm at the American Fork Library. I'm excited to be signing with Wendy Knight, Andrea Pearson, Christy Dorrity, Holly Kelly, J Michelle Jefferies, and Jaleta Clegg. Come and join us to get some amazing books for Christmas.
I'm getting more excited and nervous as the time draws closer!!
Sunday, August 18, 2013
A Change of Plans Audio Book Tour
I'm so excited for this book to come out on Audio. It's fantastic! Grab your copy today and enjoy the adventures of pirates, deserted islands, and a new love. It is the perfect combination of awesomeness. The synopsis is below. And don't forget to enter for a chance to win!
Donna K. Weaver is so excited about the release of the audio book of her adventure romance A Change of Plans that she and her publisher, Rhemalda, are hosting a giveaway.
And there can be two winners!
When Lyn sets off on her supposedly uncomplicated and unromantic cruise, she never dreams it will include pirates. All the 25-year-old, Colorado high school teacher wants to do is forget that her dead fiancé was a cheating scumbag. Lyn plans a vacation diversion; fate provides Braedon, an intriguing surgeon. She finds herself drawn to him: his gentle humor, his love of music, and even his willingness to let her take him down during morning karate practices. Against the backdrop of the ship's make-believe world and temporary friendships, her emotions come alive.
However, fear is an emotion, too. Unaware of the sensitive waters he's navigating, Braedon moves to take their relationship beyond friendship--on the very anniversary Lyn is on the cruise to forget. Lyn's painful memories are too powerful, and she runs from Braedon and what he has to offer.
It’s hard to avoid someone when stuck on the same ship, and the pair finds themselves on one of the cruise's snorkeling excursions in American Samoa. Paradise turns to piracy when their party is kidnapped and Lyn's fear of a fairytale turns grim. Now she must fight alongside the man she rejected, first for their freedom and then against storms, sharks, and shipwreck.
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