Issue #8 - March 2024

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What's New

As most of you know, I just recently returned from The Grand Author Takeover, which was held at the famous Grand Hotel in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada. While the logistics of attending an international event were challenging, it was a wonderful experience overall.

I met so many amazing authors and readers, starting on Thursday night, February 22nd with The Grand Introduction Q&A held at the CP Art Gallery. The festivities continued on Friday night, February 23rd with the VIP Meet & Greet back at the hotel. Finally, the big signing event took place on Saturday, February 24th.

I truly appreciate everyone making me feel welcome, from the organizers to my colleagues to all the friendly readers. It was a whirlwind weekend for sure. I even sold a few books in the process!

For me, the best part might have been Friday morning when I enjoyed a true, Canadian Tim Horton's breakfast... In all seriousness, I had a blast and I hope to meet everyone again soon.

In Other News

Eddie The Legend, my breakthrough sports fiction romance novel, turns one year old on April 20th. To commemorate the occasion, the First Anniversary Collectors Box, will be released on April 20th, 2024.

Pre-orders are available now through My Website Shop. These commemorative boxes will include the following:

Signed Paperback Copy

Promotional Baseball Card

Stickers and Bookmark

Eddie Fitzgerald Signed Baseball in a protective case

Eddie Fitzgerald Prospect Scouting Report

The first letter from Kristine to "Hunter"

The Valentine's Day letter from "Hunter" to Kristine

An unsent letter from Eddie to Kristine, written one year after the book's ending

Plus, as an added bonus, I am releasing Eddie The Legend as a Second Edition with an *alternate* cover! The new cover will be revealed sometime in March.

Ten boxes will be ready and available to ship on 4/20, with any additional orders being fulfilled upon request. Pricing is set at $40 +S&H. This is the number both Eddie and his father, Bruce, wore during their playing days.

For those of you who already have the original print book and ONLY want the accessories to go with it, this option is available to you for $25 + S&H. Plus, the second edition book will also be available as a standalone item for $12.99 +S&H.

Black Number One, the third installment in the Core Memories spicy short story series, is available for 99 cents through My Website or through Amazon. In this episode, Erin returns to Florida to tie up loose ends, only to discover her best laid plans have gone astray. Meanwhile, Bryce finds himself subjected to an unwanted lesson from a longtime acquaintance. How will these friends with benefits handle the dark turns south of the border?

You can find the first two episodes, Dinner For Two and Sinful Peaks, on My Website or Amazon.

In a late-breaking development, I am planning a Second Edition Re-Release of both Being Made AND Eddie The Legend. I will have more information on this in the days and weeks ahead.

My next novel, Finding Brock, currently sits at just over 25,000 words. Due to other upcoming projects and re-releases, I now anticipate my third novel will be finished and available for purchase by September.   

Upcoming Releases*

4/1/2024 - Being Made, Second Edition Re-Release

4/20/2024 - Eddie The Legend - Second Edition Re-Release and 1st Anniversary Commemorative Box

5/27/2024 - The Glass Ceiling: A Core Memories Story

9/10/2024 - Finding Brock

10/1/2024 - Shine The Dark: A Core Memories Story

11/26/2024 - Fairweather Friend: A Core Memories Story

1/7/2025 - Core Memories: The Chronicles of Bryce and Erin (Paperback Anthology)

*subject to change  

Upcoming Events

My next big event is Dreaming Dirty in Michigan at the Hilton Garden Inn Ann Arbor on Sunday, April 7th, 2024. I'm looking forward to teaming up with the amazing Award-Winning Author Samantha Moran!

From there, I will be attending Dreaming Dirty In Maryland at the Lord Baltimore Hotel on Saturday, May 4th.

I can't wait to meet some of my favorite authors and readers closer to home at RomantiConn in Trumbull, CT on Friday, July 26th.

I am proudly returning to Sinful Signings next year. This amazing event will once again take place in Roanoke, VA on September 21-22nd, 2024.

October will be a busy month for me. I'll be at the Smash/Slash Author Bash in La Porte, IN on October 4th-5th. All proceeds will go to a local Domestic Violence shelter.

Also, I will attend the Books and Bourbon Spooky Soiree in Bardstown, KY on October 25-26th. Bardstown is not only the Bourbon capital of the world, but it is also known for its rich haunted historical history, and is the second oldest town in Kentucky. Thus, it is the perfect event for the spooky season.

I already have plenty of appearances lined up for 2025, including Romance In CNY, Aces Wild, and Getting Witchy With It. Plus, I am anticipating some local craft fairs in conjunction with the Long Island Authors Group. These events will be announced sometime in the spring. Check my website and social media accounts for all the latest developments.

Author Spotlight

This month's spotlight focuses on a talented romance author who is a self-professed hopeless romantic. She has a way of tapping into unspoken human emotions and is an absolute sweetheart to boot. Our March Author Spotlight is Dawn Love.

Ms. Love's latest novel is my current read entitled Logan's Flame. In this fiery offering, the title character finds himself in the awkward position of having feelings for his best friend's sister. However, unbeknownst to him, the object of his desire, a best-selling author named Sera, has decided to use Logan as "research" for future books. Will her plan backfire? Will their true intentions come to light? Do they risk losing each other's trust and friendship or will they find something more?

Dawn has also written the Cassidy Brothers series of five books: Across The Hall, Across The Road, Across The Lane, Across The Field, and Across The Miles. In addition, her first book in the Mountain Mayhem series, Mountain Haven, is also available.

Dawn Love was born in Mayfield, Kentucky, and spent the first twenty-six years of her life there. Always a creative person and an avid reader, she began writing stories for her own entertainment as a teen, and her love of writing continued to grow into adulthood. Meeting the love of her life brought many changes, including moving 900 miles away from home and settling on the Delmarva Peninsula where she resides on her 50-acre farm.

Now the mother of two teenagers, she spends her free time creating the characters and stories of her fantasies. She also writes an internationally read Blog where she gives her readers a glimpse into the craziness of her day-to-day life through the majesty of song.

I had the pleasure of finally meeting Dawn in Canada. I can assure you she is a very down-to-earth human being and a pleasure to be around. I look forward to seeing her again soon at Dreaming Dirty in Maryland.

What To Read

I am proud to be a small part of the indie author community. We are all in this together. Please consider these outstanding recent releases from my esteemed colleagues:

Deadly Delicacies by Samantha Moran

You've Got Bookmail by Leya Layne

Heart To Heart by Sara Furlong Burr

For more information on some of my author friends, please visit the Authors section of My Website.  

Special Bulletin

Speaking of Samantha Moran, not only has she just released a new Apothecary of Curiosities story, but she is putting the finishing touches on her first "spicy" thriller, an Alice In Wonderland retelling called Wicked Little Rabbit.

Pre-orders are available now for this tale for the dark and depraved. In addition, Samantha is accepting permanent ARC Readers through her Facebook Group, Coven of Chaos. Look for the featured post to sign up and reply "OPT-IN."

On A Personal Note

February was a challenging month for me, both personally and professionally. However, I take solace in the fact that any type of forward progress is good. Whether you wrote 20,000 words or 2,000, it's better than not having written at all.

That said, sometimes taking one step back is necessary to take several steps forward. I have decided to end my relationship with my now-former vanity publisher and re-release everything on my own. One of the greatest advantages of being an indie author is the ability to call your own shots and be your own boss. I will have the ability to do that from now on.

Thank you for your understanding!

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