When people find out I wrote a book I usually get two responses: 1. Cool! I've always wanted to write a book. I have this great story idea. 2. Where did you find the time with two kids and a full-time career? If the response is the first one, I invite them to join my [...]
Welcome, welcome! Writing challenges are a great way to stretch yourself either in meeting a deadline or increasing your daily word counts. Here's what I learned from mine. Starting August, I'm doing another writing challenge to finish my story Deadly Bloodlines, book 1 in my Deadly Series. I'm at 48k words and aiming to get to [...]
DEADLY BLOODLINES is here! Book one in my 'Deadly Series' was released on February 28th. *Throws confetti in the air* Image courtesy of arztsamui at FreeDigitalPhotos.net The story started in my head from 2009. For some authors, that's a long time, but I'm hoping that my time between novels get shorter as I [...]
What an amazing book tour! My head is still reeling from the wonderful reviews and that I didn't have to beg friends and family to leave a comment or keep me company. :-) Not to mention the very professional Goddess Fish Promotions and their reviewers. I couldn't have asked for a better book tour. Absolutely delightful! [...]
To celebrate the March 4 release of Identity Crisis, Eliza will be awarding one $20 gift certificate, and two $10 gift certificates, for either Amazon or Barnes & Noble to three randomly drawn commenters during her excerpt reveal tour March 4. Please include your e-mail address with your comment. Winners will be contacted on March [...]
It's been a long time since I had anyone on my couch, so I'm thrilled today to have my very first Crimsonista (author with Crimson Romance) Lynn Crandall, telling me all about herself. But, before I get ahead of myself let's get on with the interview. Welcome, Lynn. Thank you for having me today, Elke. Your blog is lovely. [...]
My latest book, Deadly Bloodlines, was released late last month (YIPEE), so I decided to take it on tour. Years after leaving Cayman because of her notorious serial killer mother, Angel Mason returns as an inspector on the police force. On the twentieth anniversary of her mother’s capture, someone is murdered in the same manner as her [...]
Happy Wednesday! Today I'm excited to have fellow Crimson Romance author, M.J. Schiller in my hammock. From the moment we met online, she's had me in stitches and like you, I'm excited to learn more about her. But, before we get started, what can my cabana boy get you to drink MJ? Bahama Mama! I'll [...]
My Book is up for Public Voting! My debut novel For the Love of Jazz (Crimson Romance, 2012), has been nominated for the RONE Book Award for excellence in the Suspense/Thriller category! What’s the RONE Award: In a pre-publication review of my book, InD’Tale magazine gave For the Love of Jazz, 4.5 out of 5 stars and the [...]
Image courtesy of thaikrit at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Happy Friday! Being a published author is amazing! However, your days are filled with so many things to do with your career that you sometimes forget (or can't find the time) to write that next book, especially if you're trying to promote your current book. I believe [...]
