Partying on Facebook Today!

I'm still not sure how the 2015 changes are going to affect Facebook and author pages. But it's still 2014. 

Wanna party like it's 2014?!

If so, join me today (December 26, 2014 from 10:00AM until 10:00PM EST)--along with Jo Michaels, Casey L Bond, NL Greene, and Kelly Risser--for the Fractured Glass Release Day Party. Hope to see you there!

Also, I hope everyone had an amazing Christmas!

Fractured Glass is LIVE!

It's finally here!

Fractured Glass is now live in both Kindle and paperback.

Just in case you've missed me shouting it from the rooftops... Fractured Glass is the Novel Anthology I wrote with the amazing Jo Michaels, Casey L. Bond, Kelly Risser, and N.L. Greene. 

In the last few weeks, I've shared some of the characters' bios. Check out my posts: Diego, Harley and Sloan, Calix, Elba, and Yurit.

*****

About Fractured Glass

What if other worlds existed alongside your own? What if you could travel through them and truly escape reality? 

Sloan and Harley Glass were born moments apart; but, despite their differences, the sixteen-year-old twins couldn’t be closer. They’ve held their tongues each and every time their mother has uprooted them—often moving across the country with little notice. They’ve learned to accept change. But what is Mom running from? 

They discover they’re travelers—half-descendants of those who can traverse an entire universe of parallel worlds known as fractals. When the past catches up, Harley is kidnapped and taken to one of those distant worlds. Now, Sloan must garner her courage and find a way to rescue her sister. Traversing the worlds isn’t the hard part; it’s surviving the elements and the creatures lying in wait to destroy everything in their path. 

Will the Glass sisters be able to save the fractal worlds from the kidnapper, or will everything fracture and crumble around them? 

Buy Link 

~ Amazon ~  

Add to Goodreads

While you are on Goodreads, take a minute to enter to win a paperback copy of the book (until 12/31/14). 

Also, if you love to party and like to win fun prizes, you'll want to join us for our Facebook Release Day party. All the fun starts at 10:00am EST on Friday, December 26.

I can't wait to hear what everyone thinks of the book!

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas Eve 

and the very best of the holiday season!

Meet the Characters of Fractured Glass: Yurit

Fractured Glass is the Novel Anthology I wrote with the amazing Jo Michaels, Casey L. Bond, Kelly Risser, and N.L. Greene. It's currently available for pre-order and will be published to Amazon Kindle on 12/24/14.

I wanted to share some of the characters with you. To find other character features, check out my Diego post, Harley and Sloan post, Calix post or Elba post.

Today, I want to introduce you to...

Yurit 

 

Yurit is a wise and elder gnome from the realm of Spirit. He’s part of the council protecting the fractals; a group of folks banded together to put an end to tyranny. Able to see the future, he knows a guardian needs to be found, but is hesitant to pass that amount of power to a single person. He’s short, sweet, and loves his daughter, Heema, very much.

*****

About Fractured Glass

What if other worlds existed alongside your own? What if you could travel through them and truly escape reality? 

Sloan and Harley Glass were born moments apart; but, despite their differences, the sixteen-year-old twins couldn’t be closer. They’ve held their tongues each and every time their mother has uprooted them—often moving across the country with little notice. They’ve learned to accept change. But what is Mom running from? 

They discover they’re travelers—half-descendants of those who can traverse an entire universe of parallel worlds known as fractals. When the past catches up, Harley is kidnapped and taken to one of those distant worlds. Now, Sloan must garner her courage and find a way to rescue her sister. Traversing the worlds isn’t the hard part; it’s surviving the elements and the creatures lying in wait to destroy everything in their path. 

Will the Glass sisters be able to save the fractal worlds from the kidnapper, or will everything fracture and crumble around them? 

Pre-Order Link 

~ Amazon ~  

Add to Goodreads

While you are on Goodreads, take a minute to enter to win a paperback copy of the book. Also, if you love to party and like to win fun prizes, you'll want to join us for our Facebook Release Day party. All the fun starts at 10:00am EST on Friday, December 26.

Meet the Characters of Fractured Glass: Elba

Fractured Glass is the Novel Anthology I wrote with the amazing Jo Michaels, Casey L. Bond, Kelly Risser, and N.L. Greene. It's currently available for pre-order and will be published to Amazon Kindle on 12/24/14.

I wanted to share some of the characters with you. To find other character features, check out my Diego post, Harley and Sloan post, or Calix post.

Today, I want to introduce you to...

Elba

Elba is ageless and comes from a realm deep within the fractal universe. No one really knows why she’s offering to help the Glass family, but the sisters have their suspicions Elba isn’t what she seems. Darkness follows her. She’s a mystery they’re all determined to unravel. 

*****

About Fractured Glass

What if other worlds existed alongside your own? What if you could travel through them and truly escape reality? 

Sloan and Harley Glass were born moments apart; but, despite their differences, the sixteen-year-old twins couldn’t be closer. They’ve held their tongues each and every time their mother has uprooted them—often moving across the country with little notice. They’ve learned to accept change. But what is Mom running from? 

They discover they’re travelers—half-descendants of those who can traverse an entire universe of parallel worlds known as fractals. When the past catches up, Harley is kidnapped and taken to one of those distant worlds. Now, Sloan must garner her courage and find a way to rescue her sister. Traversing the worlds isn’t the hard part; it’s surviving the elements and the creatures lying in wait to destroy everything in their path. 

Will the Glass sisters be able to save the fractal worlds from the kidnapper, or will everything fracture and crumble around them? 

Pre-Order Link 

~ Amazon ~  

Add to Goodreads

While you are on Goodreads, take a minute to enter to win a paperback copy of the book. Also, if you love to party and like to win fun prizes, you'll want to join us for our Facebook Release Day party. All the fun starts at 10:00am EST on Friday, December 26.

Meet the Characters of Fractured Glass: Calix

Fractured Glass is the Novel Anthology I wrote with the amazing Jo Michaels, Casey L. Bond, Kelly Risser, and N.L. Greene. It's currently available for pre-order and will be published to Amazon Kindle on 12/24/14.

I wanted to share some of the characters with you. To find other character features, check out my Diego post or the Harley and Sloan post.

Today, I want to introduce you to...

Calix

Calix is dark and sexy. He’s a product of cross-fractal species breeding, and no one knows his true age. There’s one thing everyone knows: Diego is insanely jealous of Calix spending time with Sloan. Everyone wonders what it is the man is truly after, but he’s not talking, and he has possession of Sloan in the fractal universe.

*****

About Fractured Glass

What if other worlds existed alongside your own? What if you could travel through them and truly escape reality? 

Sloan and Harley Glass were born moments apart; but, despite their differences, the sixteen-year-old twins couldn’t be closer. They’ve held their tongues each and every time their mother has uprooted them—often moving across the country with little notice. They’ve learned to accept change. But what is Mom running from? 

They discover they’re travelers—half-descendants of those who can traverse an entire universe of parallel worlds known as fractals. When the past catches up, Harley is kidnapped and taken to one of those distant worlds. Now, Sloan must garner her courage and find a way to rescue her sister. Traversing the worlds isn’t the hard part; it’s surviving the elements and the creatures lying in wait to destroy everything in their path. 

Will the Glass sisters be able to save the fractal worlds from the kidnapper, or will everything fracture and crumble around them? 

Pre-Order Link 

~ Amazon ~  

Add to Goodreads

While you are on Goodreads, take a minute to enter to win a paperback copy of the book. Also, if you love to party and like to win fun prizes, you'll want to join us for our Facebook Release Day party.

Meet The Characters of Fractured Glass: Harley & Sloan

Fractured Glass is the Novel Anthology I wrote with the amazing Jo Michaels, Casey L. Bond, Kelly Risser, and N.L. Greene. It's currently available for pre-order and will be published to Amazon Kindle on 12/24/14.

I introduced one of the characters in a couple of weeks ago. In case you missed Diego, check out the post here.

Today, I want to introduce you to...

Sloan and Harley

Harley and Sloan Glass are sixteen-year-old twin sisters with the ability to traverse what are known as fractals. Harley is a soccer player and loves dancing, hanging with her sister, and running. Sloan plays guitar and enjoys school, her mother, and reading books. Both girls are excellent students and are home schooled.

*****

About Fractured Glass

What if other worlds existed alongside your own? What if you could travel through them and truly escape reality?

Sloan and Harley Glass were born moments apart; but, despite their differences, the sixteen-year-old twins couldn’t be closer. They’ve held their tongues each and every time their mother has uprooted them—often moving across the country with little notice. They’ve learned to accept change. But what is Mom running from? 
They discover they’re travelers—half-descendants of those who can traverse an entire universe of parallel worlds known as fractals. When the past catches up, Harley is kidnapped and taken to one of those distant worlds. Now, Sloan must garner her courage and find a way to rescue her sister. Traversing the worlds isn’t the hard part; it’s surviving the elements and the creatures lying in wait to destroy everything in their path. 

Will the Glass sisters be able to save the fractal worlds from the kidnapper, or will everything fracture and crumble around them?

Pre-Order Link 

~ Amazon ~  

Add to Goodreads

While you are on Goodreads, take a minute to enter to win a paperback copy of the book. Also, if you love to party and like to win fun prizes, you'll want to join us for our Facebook Release Day party.

Sharing Jo Michaels 12 Days of Reviews Fun!

The amazing Jo Michaels--my friend, editor, co-conspirator, cover designer, and all around great gal--is hosting a fun year-end event. Best of all... it's all about indies!

Each day she has giveaways and allows indie authors to pitch a book. She'll sample them and pick someone's book to buy. If she enjoys the book (and can give it a 3-star rating or better), she'll leave a review. Plus, it's a great way to find new books to read.

Okay, enough of my para-phrasing. Check out the rules here and yesterday's post at 12 Days of Reviews Requests, Day Two.

Oh, and did I mention you can enter to win a Kindle Fire HD 6 (16GB -- No special offers) White? Enter here. 

What are you waiting for? If you are a reader, go find some great books. If you are an indie author, go and pitch your novel. Either way, enter for some fun stuff.

Happy Wednesday!

Ugly Sweater Contest & Giveaway

Today, Jacinda Buchmann is celebrating the upcoming release of Indigo Infinity, the third book in the Indigo Trilogy, with a fun giveaway on her Facebook page. More details after I share her recently revealed cover...

Isn't it pretty?

Now the details...

All you have to do is go to my Facebook page and like or comment on my Ugly Christmas Sweater picture and then go to her page (link on my Facebook post) and vote for me. You'll be entered to win some really cool prizes. The fun starts at 6:00am MST today, December 8. Good luck!

For fun, I thought I'd also share my Ugly Christmas Sweater picture here.

Although I have to admit, I love me some Snoopy. 

Happy Monday!

A Black Cloud: #IWSG

The Insecure Writer's Support Group (or IWSG) is a wonderful group put together by the amazing Alex J. Cavanaugh (which now has an equally cool Facebook group). 

The first Wednesday of each month is the perfect opportunity to share my insecurities on the #IWSG therapy couch, get encouragement and support about such insecurities, and to read how other writers are faring.

First of all, I wanted to let everyone know that The Insecure Writer's Support Group Guide to Publishing and Beyond is available. Find out more here.

I plan on downloading a copy later today!

Now, it's time for my insecurity for December. Actually, it's more of a concern/fear.

The novella I just finished and the book I'm currently working on have some intensely emotional scenes. Unfortunately, I can't shake them. I feel like I'm walking around with a dark cloud, and I'm finding it hard to concentrate and get other things done.

What can I do to shake this heaviness? I need to get back to writing, editing, and life. I tried writing some lighter scenes, but the novella really doesn't have any, and that's the one I need to get back to (editing, etc).

It's LIVE! Fractured Glass Pre-orders Start Today

I am so excited to announce...

PRE-ORDER FRACTURED GLASS NOW!!!

Fractured Glass is a YA Sci-Fi Novel Anthology unlike any other. It was written by 5 different authors who came together to give you 1 amazing story.

 Blurb

What if other worlds existed alongside your own? What if you could travel through them and truly escape reality?

Sloan and Harley Glass were born moments apart; but, despite their differences, the sixteen-year-old twins couldn’t be closer. They’ve held their tongues each and every time their mother has uprooted them—often moving across the country with little notice. They’ve learned to accept change. But what is Mom running from? 

They discover they’re travelers—half-descendants of those who can traverse an entire universe of parallel worlds known as fractals. When the past catches up, Harley is kidnapped and taken to one of those distant worlds. Now, Sloan must garner her courage and find a way to rescue her sister. Traversing the worlds isn’t the hard part; it’s surviving the elements and the creatures lying in wait to destroy everything in their path.

Will the Glass sisters be able to save the fractal worlds from the kidnapper, or will everything fracture and crumble around them?

Pre-Order Link

~ Amazon ~ 

Find the authors Facebook pages here...

Jo Michaels ~ Tia Silverthorne Bach ~ Casey L. Bond ~ Kelly Risser ~ N.L. Greene

Get to know the characters...

Diego

Diego is a seventeen-year-old who is adopted. His parents are workaholics, but he enjoys the freedom they give him so he can browse the internet, geek out over science, and spend every free moment at the Glass sisters’ house, studying the advanced science and mathematics their mother teaches them. 

He has a deep crush on Sloan, and he happens to be a technology wizard.

I can't wait for this book to go live on December 24, 2014!!

I will be sharing the other character bios in the coming days. But, enjoy Diego first.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends in the United States! Actually, to all my friends wherever you are, because I'm sure you are thankful for many things, as am I.

My family, including Ed's mom, are in Lake Tahoe celebrating the holiday. 

My dear daughters in Lake Tahoe

As I posted on my Facebook...

I am so grateful for my many blessings and for my friends and family. In addition, I am grateful for my challenges, because they teach me valuable lessons and make me who I am. However, I realize some are challenged much more than others. Sending hugs and love to anyone who feels their challenges are heavy this holiday season.

This time of year can be really hard on people, and I hope those who need support will reach out for it. Sending all my thoughts and prayers to those with heavy hearts this holiday season.

Community: Tuesday Time Warp #utopYA2015

Janet Wallace, the awesome woman behind UtopYA, has asked past attendees to share why this conference is so special in this Tuesday Time Warp blog hop. If you'd like to check out other entries, peruse the following hashtags today (11/25/14): #utopYA2015, #TuesdayTimeWarp, and #WriteYourOwnFuture.

Recently, I highlighted 14 of the amazing people I met in person for the first time at UtopYA2014. You can find a post with the links to all those interviews here. I asked each one what made UtopYA such a special conference, so please check it out.

As far as my experience...

UtopYA is all about being surrounded by your peers and sharing knowledge. There were people there from all walks of life and various levels of publishing experience. But I never, not for one single moment, felt anything but a sense of belonging. As awesome as I thought the online community was, nothing could have prepared me for the awesomeness of in person contact.

I left the conference recommitted to writing and knowing without a doubt I could make my dreams come true. Even though I wished I had been more outgoing, I still met tons of people.

Matter of fact, I met four amazing women for the first time in UtopYA and just finished writing Fractured Glass, a YA novel anthology, with them. Jo Michaels, Casey L. Bond, Kelly Risser, and NL Greene have become an important part of my life. At that was just the tip of the iceberg. Although I highlighted 14 people I met, there were so many more.

Not the best picture, but one amazing night

At UtopYA, for the first time in my life, I did karaoke. I know it doesn't seem like such a big achievement at first glance. However, I hate getting up in public. Seriously, I had to take public speaking to graduate college and I waited until my last semester Senior year. No lie. But after one night, I felt so comfortable and at home, I conquered that fear. One night.

Plus, the guest speakers and rocking panels were amazing. I learned so much. June 2015 can't get here soon enough. If you love young adult and new adult, whether an author or a reader, please come join us. I can guarantee you will make lifelong friends and leave with many cherished memories. 

But, if you are still on the fence, either contact me (see Contact/Bio tab above) or check out those posts I mentioned. You won't be on the fence for long.

So, don't delay. Buy your tickets starting Friday, November 28 here. 

Oh, and for a bit of fun, I'll leave you with two Fractured Glass teasers, since this book wouldn't exist without UtopYA 2014.

Fractured Glass: It's Almost Here!

Fractured Glass is a novel anthology written by Jo Michaels, Casey L. Bond, Kelly Risser, N.L. Greene, and me, and it will be available for pre-order November 28, 2014. 

Please keep watch for more details here or on my Facebook page.

I'm so in love with this book and had an amazing experience co-authoring with these awesome ladies. I wish I could write every book this way!

Want to win a copy?

GOODREADS BOOK GIVEAWAY

Fractured Glass

by Jo Michaels

Being released December 24 2014

This giveaway has not been approved yet.

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Enter to win

 Oh, and here is a sneak peek (check back for more shared peeks this week)...

Expected Publication Date: December 24, 2014. 

Tis the Season For Giving: 7 $100 Amazon Gift Cards Up for Grabs

Sorry for my absence. NaNoWriMo is kicking my butt, especially because I have a couple of editing projects as well. I'm a little behind, but I know I can do it!

So, blog posts will be light this month.

Today, however, I have something exciting to share.

Who couldn't use a $100 gift card this holiday season?

All you need to do is join the Facebook event here, and follow these directions (they are also on the page).

Entering is easy! Just follow these directions...

1. JOIN this event. 

2. LIKE each page (You must like EVERY page to qualify to enter). Every contributing author has a page listed in the posts below.

3. LIKE each post with the author's link. You DO NOT need to comment.

4. COMMENT with "DONE" on the pinned thread after you've finished the above steps.

--Random will pick the 7 winners and the names will be posted in this event.
--We will verify the winners have completed every step above before finalizing.
--One entry per person - duplicate names will be deleted from the drawing.
--To keep the contest organized for everyone, please don't add extra comments or posts to this thread or the wall. Feel free to add comments on the posts with the authors' links!

Good luck!!

Crazy Love by Casey L. Bond Cover Reveal

So excited to share the cover for the awesome Casey L. Bond's latest.

About Crazy Love

Shelby Case avoids town and all the people in it. She can't stand the whispers behind covered lips, the judgmental stares. People say she's crazy, that she lost her mind when she lost her husband.

The Second U.S. Civil War has left widows and widowers scattered across the land. Shelby's just learned to cope. She's taught herself the fine art of self-preservation along with the skills to survive.

When the figment of her imagination, the man who's haunted her days and nights for the past two years, shows up on her doorstep, Shelby wonders if all of the whispers are true.

Releasing this Winter.

New Adult Dystopian Novel by Casey L. Bond.

Now, Let’s take a look at the cover!

Cover Design by Cassy Roop, owner of Pink Ink Designs. 
Cover Model is Gabrielle Daignault. 
Cover Photography by Timothy Cox.

About the Author

Casey L. Bond resides in Milton, West Virginia with her husband Elton and their two beautiful daughters, Juliet and Eris. When she’s not busy being a domestic goddess and chasing her baby girls, she loves to write young adult and new adult fiction.

Bond graduated from Hurricane High School in 1999. In 2003, she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marshall University in the field of Criminal Justice.

You can find more information about Bond’s books via the following links:

Website: www.authorcaseybond.com

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/authorcaseybond

Twitter: @authorcaseybond       

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7212486.Casey_L_Bond

Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/authorcaseybond

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/caseyb007

Available Books:

Winter Shadows

Pariah, Book 1 in The New Covenant Series

Devil Creek

Shady Bay

Reap, Book 1 in The Harvest Saga

Resist, Book 2 in The Harvest Saga

Sin (Serial Series)

Coming Soon:

Crazy Love

The Exchange

Reclaim, Book 3 in The Harvest Saga

Paradox, Book 2, The New Covenant Series

When It All Comes Flooding Back: #IWSG

The Insecure Writer's Support Group (or IWSG) is a wonderful group put together by the amazing Alex J. Cavanaugh (which now has an equally cool Facebook group). 

The first Wednesday of each month is the perfect opportunity to share my insecurities on the #IWSG therapy couch, get encouragement and support about such insecurities, and to read how other writers are faring. 

It's NaNo time again!

This will mark my third year as a participant. Both previous years, I came out a winner and ended up months later publishing the manuscripts (after several rounds of edits).

So, I know I can do it. 

Still, every single time I open up to a blank page, the same worries and insecurities come flooding back. I should be able to push them back, but I find they become more intense the longer I write.

Can I still craft an interesting story readers will be drawn to?

Will the ideas keep coming and the characters continue to speak to me?

What if readers who loved the first two books are disappointed?

Then, the biggest one hits.

What do I do now that I'm finishing this series?

Eek! In part, I appreciate the fears because they remind me how passionate I am about writing. I never want to be on auto-pilot, just pumping stuff out because I can. So, all in all, I think this keeps me on my toes. 

So, maybe insecurities are a good thing. 

Thoughts?