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Elemental Bloodlines Book 1 — Gift of Fire 🔥

Oct 26, 2022 3:01 pm

Happy Wednesday (or Thursday) to you! Lots of exciting info coming your way in today's newsletter, because it's time to share a first look at the next Teutonic fantasy book waiting in the wings. I've been teasing it for too long—a month? Longer? Seriously, if you've stuck with me thus far, you've earned a cookie. 🍪

That cookie looks like a full moon, but okay.

✨ Welcome Wagon ✨

Now first things first, I'd like to extend a hearty welcome to our latest batch of friends who've made their way here through BookFunnel! And with that welcome comes an apology. Somehow, that last batch of newsletters you got from me kept landing in your inbox at an ungodly hour of the morning (at least for us U.S. folk). Therefore, you're here already for my "typically weird" Wednesday newsletter. And guess what? These land around 11 a.m. EDT/EST!

This technologically challenged indie author salutes you for your patience. 😎

Google Play Stats

Last week I ran my first ever coupon sale on Google Play Books, and quite a few of you decided to snag one (or two!) eBook box sets from my complete series! We sold a total of 9 box sets—four of Books 1-3 and five of Books 4-6. I consider that a massive success. When I get that batch of royalties from Google Play, I might actually be able to take my husband out to McDonald's! 🤪

Curses to inflation, am I right?

But for real, if you were one of the readers who snagged a copy or two of my box sets, I really, really appreciate it. This will be the largest check I've gotten from Google Play yet, and it's all because of YOU! You are awesome. 🌟

New Teutonic PNR Headed Your Way!

As the title of this newsletter revealed, the FIRST book in my new Teutonic paranormal romance project is called Gift of Fire. This will be Book 1 in the Elemental Bloodlines series, and it will be out on all retailers December 10th. Thus far, it looks like the series will contain at least 6 full-length novels and 2 novellas. One of those novellas is currently hanging out in the Lunar Rising anthology—Ilsa & Horst's sultry love story, Gift of Air.

Gift of Fire will follow a couple of new characters on their magical journey to love. And this time I've thrown a wrench in the mix—the female character, Gabi, is the one who wields fire! As for Lukas, the buff boss on a mission to seize Gabi's heart, well . . . .

The cover art might offer a few hints. 💦

I'm working with J. L. Wilson Designs on each cover for Elemental Bloodlines. She's the same designer who crafted all of the covers in my previous series. If you haven't checked out her work & given her a like on social media, now's the time to do it! She specializes in sci-fi, fantasy, and paranormal romance.

Gift of Fire Blurb

So what can you expect if you pre-order a copy of Gift of Fire? Take a look at the blurb below [which I still hope to improve a bit before publication]. If it sounds like the type of book that interests YOU, reserve your copy at your favorite storefront today! That super sweet pre-order price won't last forever. 😉

After a decade of blending in with humanity, I’ve returned to my magic-infused hometown to start over. Within hours, I lock eyes with the jock who bullied me in high school. What’s worse is he’s set to be my new boss, his misty aura tantalizing my fire in a brazen fashion.

Now all the Teutons in town believe I’m fated to ascend as their next matriarch, thanks to some age-old tradition. And the priests consider my bloodline far too weak for such responsibility.

I have no wish to walk a path I didn’t choose myself. If my only escape involves claiming my boss as my lover, well . . . it’s time for my fire to reignite for a wild dance with mist.

Desperate desire blooms into what might be love, but will our tumultuous pasts and complicated present thwart us from seizing a future?

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Pre-order TODAY from your favorite online store!

Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B691TRW7

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B691TRW7

Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0B691TRW7

Amazon Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0B691TRW7

Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6443135511

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=oUiKEAAAQBAJ

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1142281186

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/gift-of-fire-2

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1166664

Another Look At Gabi

As usual, I've been browsing various fantasy pages on Facebook & elsewhere and pocketing pictures that remind me of Gabi, to help inspire my writing muse. Just last week I came across this mystical photo from Flowers & Fairytales Photography. This is exactly how I imagine Gabi when Gift of Fire begins—looking into the distance in hopes of finding the belonging she craves.

Don't forget to follow the photographer on Facebook!

https://www.facebook.com/flowersfairytalesphotography

I'm Sniffing For Clicks

Lately, the BookFunnel promos I've shared in my newsletters haven't awakened the interest they used to. 😔 Maybe your e-reader is jammed with books, so you're not feeling the urge to browse my fellow indie authors' offerings. But if you could spare a second or two to click on these promos occasionally (even if you've seen them already!), I'd be eternally grateful. I'm planning on sharing a BUTT LOAD 💩 of promos like this in late November & early December in an effort to spread the word about Gift of Fire. Remember, every click helps!

This week I'm sharing a small batch of FREE witchy books along with the 200+ spooky-themed promo from last week. Check them out before they're gone!

(For real. They'll fade away when October says farewell.)