Happy Hump Day!
I hope you are having an amazing week and getting excited for the release of the Tala Prophecy boxed set tomorrow.
Today, I wanted to tell you more about Madeleine, one of the fiercest female characters I have written. I adore her. Life has not been kind to her. Actually, it has taken almost everything away. If you want to read more about her, she is featured in the companion novella, Chasing Forgiveness.
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February 15, 2017
February 1, 2016
Beat the Winter Blues Sale
Happy Monday.
I get the winter blues about this time of year (yes, even in California... it's our rainy season, and I miss the sunshine).
So, I thought it was a good time for a sale.
Plus, Chasing Eternity is slated to publish 5/25/16. It's the last in the series. For anyone who hasn't caught up (or hasn't started), this would be a good time.
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If you've already read and enjoyed the series, please spread the word. Happy reading!
I get the winter blues about this time of year (yes, even in California... it's our rainy season, and I miss the sunshine).
So, I thought it was a good time for a sale.
Plus, Chasing Eternity is slated to publish 5/25/16. It's the last in the series. For anyone who hasn't caught up (or hasn't started), this would be a good time.
Buy Links
Chasing Destiny (#3)
To sum up the series... it's about accepting your destiny and fighting with faith. Sure there are shapeshifters, witches, vampires, and angels, but it's also about taking what life gives you and making the most of it. With Faith, We Fight.
Gather powerful allies.
Call forth a team of angels.
Form an unholy alliance.
Discover an angel sword.
Survive devastating losses.
To sum up the series... it's about accepting your destiny and fighting with faith. Sure there are shapeshifters, witches, vampires, and angels, but it's also about taking what life gives you and making the most of it. With Faith, We Fight.
Reagan's fate was determined long before her birth, and she must study and harness her powers in order to face what has been foretold. Although she comes to accept her destiny, she refuses to let it define her path. To save the world, she must:
Gather powerful allies.
Call forth a team of angels.
Form an unholy alliance.
Discover an angel sword.
Survive devastating losses.
Along the way, Reagan will discover that strength comes from faith, from believing in the unbelievable, and a new battle cry emerges… With Faith, We Fight.
*****
If you've already read and enjoyed the series, please spread the word. Happy reading!
March 27, 2015
YA Extravaganza
It's Friday... the last one of March. Wow, time sure does fly when you are having fun.
Speaking of fun, you are invited to a party this weekend, starting at 2:00pm CST today (3/27), on Facebook.
It's the YA Extravaganza.
This is a YA ONLY event. In order to get some of the best YA Authors out there in one place to meet other YA authors and the wonderful people who love to read that genre. Also to help find books that you and your kids can enjoy, read & chat together about!
Here's the lineup...
Friday 27th
4-5pm - Tia Silverthorne Bach
5-6pm - Marica Vance Author
6-7pm - Kelly A Risser
7-7:30 - Alexia Purdy
7:30-8pm - M.R. Polish
8-9pm - YA Author Susan Stielow
9-10pm - Kristyn Eudes
10-10:30 - Veronica Williams (host) closing the night post in for Rachel M Raithby Author
Saturday 28th
Sunday 29th
Speaking of fun, you are invited to a party this weekend, starting at 2:00pm CST today (3/27), on Facebook.
It's the YA Extravaganza.
This is a YA ONLY event. In order to get some of the best YA Authors out there in one place to meet other YA authors and the wonderful people who love to read that genre. Also to help find books that you and your kids can enjoy, read & chat together about!
Here's the lineup...
Friday 27th
4-5pm - Tia Silverthorne Bach
5-6pm - Marica Vance Author
6-7pm - Kelly A Risser
7-7:30 - Alexia Purdy
7:30-8pm - M.R. Polish
8-9pm - YA Author Susan Stielow
9-10pm - Kristyn Eudes
10-10:30 - Veronica Williams (host) closing the night post in for Rachel M Raithby Author
Saturday 28th
12noon- 1pm - Janae Mitchell, Author
1-2pm - H.G. Lynch
2-3pm - Sabrina Bradley Archer
3-4pm - Kelly Anne
4-5pm - JP Barry
5-6pm - Amanda Porter
6-7pm- Jennifer Melzer
7-8pm - Carrigan Richards
8-9pm - Heather Dowell
9-10pm - Author AS Oren
1-2pm - H.G. Lynch
2-3pm - Sabrina Bradley Archer
3-4pm - Kelly Anne
4-5pm - JP Barry
5-6pm - Amanda Porter
6-7pm- Jennifer Melzer
7-8pm - Carrigan Richards
8-9pm - Heather Dowell
9-10pm - Author AS Oren
Sunday 29th
3-4pm - Denice Garrou
4-5pm - Kyra Dune
5-6pm - Theresa Kay, Author
6-7pm - Tina Bell (PA posting)
7-8pm - Author Brooklyn Taylor
8-9pm - Daniele Lanzarotta
9-10pm - Nicole Neace-Rickman
I'll be kicking off the party, so please stop by between 4-5:00pm CST. I'm giving away some fun prizes, including ebooks of Chasing Shadows and Fractured Glass. Oh, and I might even give away a copy of Chasing Forgiveness (debuting April 14, 2015).
Hope to see you there!
4-5pm - Kyra Dune
5-6pm - Theresa Kay, Author
6-7pm - Tina Bell (PA posting)
7-8pm - Author Brooklyn Taylor
8-9pm - Daniele Lanzarotta
9-10pm - Nicole Neace-Rickman
I'll be kicking off the party, so please stop by between 4-5:00pm CST. I'm giving away some fun prizes, including ebooks of Chasing Shadows and Fractured Glass. Oh, and I might even give away a copy of Chasing Forgiveness (debuting April 14, 2015).
Hope to see you there!
December 8, 2014
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!
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!
July 21, 2014
Glorious Giveaways
I wanted to take a moment this Monday morning to share a couple of giveaways with you.
First, the amazing Amy Jones is hosting a YA Podcast Birthday Bash Giveaway with over 30 eBooks!! The contest ends today (7/21/14), so please take a minute to enter here.
Chasing Memories and Chasing Shadows eBooks are up for grabs.
I want to wish a happy first birthday to YA Podcast, which is now going to have YA VLog and YA Hangout components, too. Check it out while you are visiting to enter the giveaway.
Second, the organizers of the Sweet Yet Naughty Book Blog are running a UtopYA Swag Giveaway. Some Tala Prophecy swag, plus much more, is up for grabs.
Enter the Rafflecopter here.
Good luck!
First, the amazing Amy Jones is hosting a YA Podcast Birthday Bash Giveaway with over 30 eBooks!! The contest ends today (7/21/14), so please take a minute to enter here.
Chasing Memories and Chasing Shadows eBooks are up for grabs.
I want to wish a happy first birthday to YA Podcast, which is now going to have YA VLog and YA Hangout components, too. Check it out while you are visiting to enter the giveaway.Second, the organizers of the Sweet Yet Naughty Book Blog are running a UtopYA Swag Giveaway. Some Tala Prophecy swag, plus much more, is up for grabs.
Enter the Rafflecopter here.
Good luck!
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July 20, 2014
Awards, Summer & Puppies: ROW80
Happy Sunday!
I find marketing and self-promotion so difficult. It's not my comfort zone to talk about myself or my books, although I want them to do well and am quite proud of my work.
Last week, I found out Chasing Shadows is a Finalist in the Young Adult - Paranormal category for the 2014 Reader's Favorite Book Awards. I am thrilled, but it just now dawned on me to put it on my blog!
One of these days, I'm going to hire a publicist. Until then, I need to be my own advocate and force myself to wear the marketing hat. I have no problem talking about other authors' books that I love. ARGH!
Please check out all the other finalists here.
Sunday is also my A Round of Words in 80 Days (ROW80) check-in day.
I'm almost 4,000 words into my anthology short story. I'm hoping to wrap it up this week. Now if only my puppies and children will create a serene environment for me to work in. *jerks back from the roaring laughter from everyone reading this post*
My goal is to blog Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Last week, I missed Friday. I have some big post-UtopYA plans for this blog, but summer is the worst time for big work plans. Since my other goal this round was to prioritize and make time, I really need to figure out my summer challenges.
Overall, however, I'm managing to stay on top of things. I'll take it.
Since this just happened...
and my kids are still asleep, I better get back to work!
I find marketing and self-promotion so difficult. It's not my comfort zone to talk about myself or my books, although I want them to do well and am quite proud of my work.
Last week, I found out Chasing Shadows is a Finalist in the Young Adult - Paranormal category for the 2014 Reader's Favorite Book Awards. I am thrilled, but it just now dawned on me to put it on my blog!
One of these days, I'm going to hire a publicist. Until then, I need to be my own advocate and force myself to wear the marketing hat. I have no problem talking about other authors' books that I love. ARGH!
Please check out all the other finalists here.
Sunday is also my A Round of Words in 80 Days (ROW80) check-in day.
I'm almost 4,000 words into my anthology short story. I'm hoping to wrap it up this week. Now if only my puppies and children will create a serene environment for me to work in. *jerks back from the roaring laughter from everyone reading this post*
My goal is to blog Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Last week, I missed Friday. I have some big post-UtopYA plans for this blog, but summer is the worst time for big work plans. Since my other goal this round was to prioritize and make time, I really need to figure out my summer challenges.
Overall, however, I'm managing to stay on top of things. I'll take it.
Since this just happened...
and my kids are still asleep, I better get back to work!
July 4, 2014
A Ghost & A Signing
June was a blur. A wonderful, glorious blur.
With three kids, the end of school is the mom's version of a horror tale. Around every corner is a sinister shadow (last minute projects, grades teetering on the edge). Funny how I find school so much more stressful as a parent than I ever did as a child.
School ended on a Thursday (and included a slew of activities for my daughter who promoted to high school -- eek!), and I left for UtopYA the following Wednesday. Since my husband's family is in Nashville, I brought my three kids along for the ride. From there, we continued on to North Carolina to see my family.
Last year, I met the amazing Devyn Dawson while attending a writer's conference near my parent's home. She was quick to share all her indie knowledge with me, and she hooked me up with several writing communities. This led me to signing up for UtopYA. To say I'm grateful to have her in my life is an understatement.
I was thrilled to find out I'd see her in Nashville. While there, where I got to also meet her super-cool daughter (an editor and cover model), she asked if I wanted to do a book signing with her in New Bern, North Carolina while I was home. Um, yes!
Not only did I get to pick Devyn's brain, a veritable plethora of information, for two and a half hours, but I also met her sweet Light Tamer cover model and some of her readers. Heck, I even sold some books on a very rainy evening.
Toward the end, a couple walked in. The husband asked if I'd seen a ghost. He then mentioned that the building was on the New Bern ghost tour. I found the following information on the website:
It is said that Miss Fanny was the youngest daughter of Isaac Taylor. She was due to be married, but a week before her wedding, her fiancé went for a walk, collapsed in the street and died. Miss Fanny was heartbroken and vowed to never leave her house again. It is said if you walk by the house, you can see her sitting in the first level front window, waiting for her fiancé to come home.
What a great story that would make. Hmmmm.
Do you believe in ghosts?
Not only did I get to pick Devyn's brain, a veritable plethora of information, for two and a half hours, but I also met her sweet Light Tamer cover model and some of her readers. Heck, I even sold some books on a very rainy evening.
Toward the end, a couple walked in. The husband asked if I'd seen a ghost. He then mentioned that the building was on the New Bern ghost tour. I found the following information on the website:
It is said that Miss Fanny was the youngest daughter of Isaac Taylor. She was due to be married, but a week before her wedding, her fiancé went for a walk, collapsed in the street and died. Miss Fanny was heartbroken and vowed to never leave her house again. It is said if you walk by the house, you can see her sitting in the first level front window, waiting for her fiancé to come home.
What a great story that would make. Hmmmm.
Do you believe in ghosts?
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June 17, 2014
Cruising on Empty, but Cruising: ROW80
Wow, there's so much fun stuff to tell you about (which is why this post is late). I'm running around like a crazy woman thanks to a huge edit and getting ready for UtopYA. I leave Wednesday morning. Eek!
Okay, on with the stuff.
First, the lovely Jo Michaels--who I will finally meet at UtopYA--featured an interview with me on her blog this week. Plus, there's a giveaway for an eBook set of my Tala Prophecy series and also an eBook of Chasing Shadows. An excerpt:
Jo: I hear that. Maybe all kids do that. Mine are also ridiculously different. I know you’ve used all three of your daughters’ names in your Tala Prophecy series. Who does each character represent and why?
Tia: My eldest daughter, Jackie, is an old soul who is wise beyond her years, so it made perfect sense for her to be the Wiccan grandmother. Reagan, my middle daughter, is the tough-as-nails heroine. She’s a lacrosse goalie and afraid of nothing, but she has a soft side and a love for family just like my main character. Finally, Madeleine, my baby. She’s all kinds of sassy and strong, but she loves fiercely. You don’t want to get in her way. Madeleine, the character, is the same. Life has thrown her major curveballs, but she perseveres and protects her own.
And I’ll share a little exclusive here on Jo’s blog… my daughter, Reagan, does not love to read (it’s not my fault!). I thought she might want to read a book where she was the heroine. So, yes, it was partly a sneaky-Mom trick.
*****
Speaking of giveaways, the wonderful Heather Topham Wood is running one to celebrate 4,000 Likes on her Facebook page. Check it out...
a Rafflecopter giveaway
*****
Mondays are my A Round of Words in 80 Days (ROW80) check-ins.
Speaking of ROW80, Kait Nolan needed a bit of help and I rushed her an inspiration post. It's a tribute to this amazing group. Take a moment and read it here.
Have you ever run around all day, and someone asks, "What'd you do all day?" You know you never sat down and kicked some to-dos in the butt, but you can't put it into words. That's me, right now! After UtopYA, I'll get back to writing and more standard ROW80 updates.
Hope everyone is well!
Okay, on with the stuff.
First, the lovely Jo Michaels--who I will finally meet at UtopYA--featured an interview with me on her blog this week. Plus, there's a giveaway for an eBook set of my Tala Prophecy series and also an eBook of Chasing Shadows. An excerpt:
Jo: I hear that. Maybe all kids do that. Mine are also ridiculously different. I know you’ve used all three of your daughters’ names in your Tala Prophecy series. Who does each character represent and why?
Tia: My eldest daughter, Jackie, is an old soul who is wise beyond her years, so it made perfect sense for her to be the Wiccan grandmother. Reagan, my middle daughter, is the tough-as-nails heroine. She’s a lacrosse goalie and afraid of nothing, but she has a soft side and a love for family just like my main character. Finally, Madeleine, my baby. She’s all kinds of sassy and strong, but she loves fiercely. You don’t want to get in her way. Madeleine, the character, is the same. Life has thrown her major curveballs, but she perseveres and protects her own.
And I’ll share a little exclusive here on Jo’s blog… my daughter, Reagan, does not love to read (it’s not my fault!). I thought she might want to read a book where she was the heroine. So, yes, it was partly a sneaky-Mom trick.
*****
Speaking of giveaways, the wonderful Heather Topham Wood is running one to celebrate 4,000 Likes on her Facebook page. Check it out...
a Rafflecopter giveaway
*****
Mondays are my A Round of Words in 80 Days (ROW80) check-ins.
Speaking of ROW80, Kait Nolan needed a bit of help and I rushed her an inspiration post. It's a tribute to this amazing group. Take a moment and read it here.
Have you ever run around all day, and someone asks, "What'd you do all day?" You know you never sat down and kicked some to-dos in the butt, but you can't put it into words. That's me, right now! After UtopYA, I'll get back to writing and more standard ROW80 updates.
Hope everyone is well!
June 11, 2014
Winners, Progress & UTopYA: ROW80 Update
For the first time, I held a GoodReads giveaway with Chasing Shadows. I felt really good about it. 479 people entered to win three signed copies (US only). The winners were from California, Washington, and Georgia.
Late last week, I mailed the copies to the winners along with a business card, bookmark, and note to please leave a review if they enjoyed the book.
Late last week, I mailed the copies to the winners along with a business card, bookmark, and note to please leave a review if they enjoyed the book.
As excited as I am for how Chasing Shadows is doing, my goal is to finish Chasing Forgiveness (and have it to my editor) by the end of summer.
Marketing Chasing Shadows and writing Chasing Forgiveness are the focus of my ROW80 round. So far, so good.
Next Wednesday, I leave for Nashville and UtopYA. I am beyond excited. Not only will I meet some amazing writers for the first time (including my rocking editor and friend, Jo Michaels), but I can't wait to learn everything I can from the panels and experience.
Plus, my oldest daughter will also be attending. Whatever panels I can't attend, she will. It's like having a Personal Assistant. Score me!
Hope everyone is having an amazing Hump-Day.
June 4, 2014
Speed Pressure: IWSG & ROW80
The Insecure Writer's Support Group (#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.
I missed May's IWSG post, but for a totally legit reason... it was Release Day for my third book, and second in my planned trilogy, Chasing Shadows. Can I hear a WOOT?
With each book, I grow in confidence and learn something. Conversely, with each one, I realize how much more I could be doing. First on the list, write faster.
I wish I could pump out a book every few months like some authors. After all, they say the best marketing for your previous books is a new book. I believe it. Sales for Chasing Memories, book 1, have gone up since Chasing Shadows came out.
** Oh, and I've sold five times as many copies of Chasing Shadows in the first month of release (actually just shy) than Chasing Memories. **
The bad news... I published my three books in September 2010, May 2013, and May 2014 respectively. Not fast enough, although I'm getting faster.
No matter how hard I try, I have a process that doesn't lend itself to speed. First, I think on a book several months (scribbling notes and general ideas). Then, I write it. This part does go quickly. Both CS and CM were written during NaNo.
After writing it, I have to walk away for at least a month. In the case of CS and CM, I didn't look at it again until January. Then, I edited it a few times before I sent it to my rocking editor (Love you, Jo!). We do two good edits. Oh, and let's not forget beta readers.
My goal is to publish Chasing Forgiveness, a companion novella, and Chasing Destiny, final book, before the end of the year. Neither is written. *sigh*
What's an author to do to increase speed without sacrificing quality*?
* Therein lies the rub. I fear speed will result in decreased quality, at least for the way I process things.
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.
I missed May's IWSG post, but for a totally legit reason... it was Release Day for my third book, and second in my planned trilogy, Chasing Shadows. Can I hear a WOOT?
With each book, I grow in confidence and learn something. Conversely, with each one, I realize how much more I could be doing. First on the list, write faster.
I wish I could pump out a book every few months like some authors. After all, they say the best marketing for your previous books is a new book. I believe it. Sales for Chasing Memories, book 1, have gone up since Chasing Shadows came out.
** Oh, and I've sold five times as many copies of Chasing Shadows in the first month of release (actually just shy) than Chasing Memories. **
The bad news... I published my three books in September 2010, May 2013, and May 2014 respectively. Not fast enough, although I'm getting faster.
No matter how hard I try, I have a process that doesn't lend itself to speed. First, I think on a book several months (scribbling notes and general ideas). Then, I write it. This part does go quickly. Both CS and CM were written during NaNo.
After writing it, I have to walk away for at least a month. In the case of CS and CM, I didn't look at it again until January. Then, I edited it a few times before I sent it to my rocking editor (Love you, Jo!). We do two good edits. Oh, and let's not forget beta readers.
My goal is to publish Chasing Forgiveness, a companion novella, and Chasing Destiny, final book, before the end of the year. Neither is written. *sigh*
What's an author to do to increase speed without sacrificing quality*?
* Therein lies the rub. I fear speed will result in decreased quality, at least for the way I process things.
June 2, 2014
Reviews & Puppies: ROW80
Over the weekend, I was thrilled to receive a 5-star review of Chasing Shadows from Readers Favorite. An excerpt:
Tia Silverthorne Bach has written a heart pounding, thrilling and fast-paced adventure story. The intoxicating and interesting world she created could easily transfer to the big screen. If you enjoy a paranormal romance with lots of high risk adventure, mystery, featuring a coming-of-age character then you will love reading Chasing Shadows. I was enthralled as events unfolded before me. I am now a fan and can't wait to read the next installment of the series.
Read the entire review here.
Too bad Readers Favorite doesn't share reviews with Amazon (some issues between the two). Speaking of Amazon, I've had two readers contact me because they tried leaving reviews and couldn't. One was denied outright (they tried twice and were denied twice -- Amazon told the reviewer she wasn't following the review guidelines, but the review I saw was fine). Another was able to post (and was a verified purchase) and was taken down -- two times!
I just don't get it. I'm going to write Amazon Customer Service today, especially about the one who is a verified purchase. There's no excuse for taking down her review.
Many of you know my family lost our 10-year-old Boxer, Jazzy, to stomach cancer in April. This weekend, we adopted two puppies (sisters!). So I wanted to welcome the newest Bachs: Sarabi & Nala. Anyone with kids should know right away where we got the names.
It's Monday, so it's time for my A Round of Words in 80 Days (ROW80) check-in. Sadly, there's not much to report today. I'm waiting for an edit to come back for a second go-through, and I'm watching two puppies. It's like having newborns!
My goal is to write at least 1,000 words over the next three days on Chasing Forgiveness. I need a measurable goal to get my butt in gear.
Wishing everyone a great week!
Tia Silverthorne Bach has written a heart pounding, thrilling and fast-paced adventure story. The intoxicating and interesting world she created could easily transfer to the big screen. If you enjoy a paranormal romance with lots of high risk adventure, mystery, featuring a coming-of-age character then you will love reading Chasing Shadows. I was enthralled as events unfolded before me. I am now a fan and can't wait to read the next installment of the series.
Read the entire review here.
Too bad Readers Favorite doesn't share reviews with Amazon (some issues between the two). Speaking of Amazon, I've had two readers contact me because they tried leaving reviews and couldn't. One was denied outright (they tried twice and were denied twice -- Amazon told the reviewer she wasn't following the review guidelines, but the review I saw was fine). Another was able to post (and was a verified purchase) and was taken down -- two times!
I just don't get it. I'm going to write Amazon Customer Service today, especially about the one who is a verified purchase. There's no excuse for taking down her review.
Many of you know my family lost our 10-year-old Boxer, Jazzy, to stomach cancer in April. This weekend, we adopted two puppies (sisters!). So I wanted to welcome the newest Bachs: Sarabi & Nala. Anyone with kids should know right away where we got the names.
*****
It's Monday, so it's time for my A Round of Words in 80 Days (ROW80) check-in. Sadly, there's not much to report today. I'm waiting for an edit to come back for a second go-through, and I'm watching two puppies. It's like having newborns!
My goal is to write at least 1,000 words over the next three days on Chasing Forgiveness. I need a measurable goal to get my butt in gear.
Wishing everyone a great week!
May 26, 2014
My Writing Process Blog Tour & ROW80 Update
A huge shout-out to Desiree Williams for tagging me to be part of this blog tour. I've only recently "met" Desiree, but I like her already! Please check her out on her blog, Facebook, or Twitter. Oh, and stop by my Mom in Love with Fiction review blog to find out more about her newest release, Heart Song, on Thursday, May 29.
Without further ado, all about me...
What am I working on?
Trying to better balance writing and mothering, but that's a topic for another day. The second book in my young adult Tala Prophecy series was released earlier this month, and I'm hard at work on Chasing Forgiveness, a novella featuring a character from Chasing Shadows (book 2). As soon as that's done, I'll be working on the third and final book, Chasing Destiny.
How does my work differ from others of its genre?
Wow, tough question. The young adult paranormal genre is an amazing one filled with captivating stories and insanely talented authors. My focus is on characters, because that's what I love as a reader. I've always considered adding paranormal elements as an interesting way to give a teenage character more intense conflict. As if being a teenager wasn't hard enough, what would it be like to be a teenager and a werewolf/vampire/angel?
Too often, I find paranormal stories focus on the creatures and unique circumstances and the characters get lost along the way. I'm all about strong, but flawed, female characters in the forefront. After all, it doesn't matter how amazing the story and setting are if the characters are whiny or boring.
Why do I write what I do?
I'm fascinated by the why! Why do people do what they do? It drives my husband crazy, but I can't help it. I always wonder what about someone's upbringing makes them who they are. Furthermore, I absolutely love young adult characters because they have one foot in childhood innocence and one foot in adult reality. There's so much material in between.
Oh, and it just might have something to do with having two teenage daughters (and one more fast-approaching teenagerdom). My oldest has begged me to write YA for years. She loves the books.
How does your writing process work?
| Notes stuck to my Notes board |
I envy plotters, but it doesn't work for me. I have an idea, and lots of scribbled notes (because my Muse likes to appear while I'm at my children's lacrosse practice or in the grocery store), but I sit down to a blank screen and go. Characters speak to me, and I let them drive the story. In Chasing Shadows, I had a character who was supposed to be dead before the story started. She said she had more to say. Then, I was going to kill her halfway through. Denied.
When my story's done, I do walk away from it for a month or so. I need the space to have perspective.
Calling my author friends... I'd love to know your answers to these questions, so consider yourself tagged. I was supposed to tag three, but I am not a good tagger (even though I like being tagged -- hmmm).
At the very least, I'd love to know in the comments below what you think how your work differs from others in its genre. I think that's such a fascinating question.
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A Round of Words in 80 Days (ROW80) Update
Busy, busy, busy. I finished the first edit on a 159K New Adult contemporary novel and sent it back to the author. Next up, Chasing Forgiveness. I hope to have it written before my kids get out of school on 6/12. Right after that, I'm pretty much heading to UtopYA!
Fun times!
May 23, 2014
Scattered, But Happy -- Plus Giveaway
I've been so busy it's been hard to see straight.
First, there's only three weeks left of school. For someone who's not in school, I've never had so much stress. My daughters are in 8th, 6th, and 3rd. It's been non-stop.
Then, I edited a 159K New Adult novel. It's now in the hands of the author. I can't wait to see the evolution of the piece. I love being a part of crafting something.
Oh, and did I mention my husband's only been home two days in the last two weeks? He's been in Tokyo since Saturday, and Miami before that.
Tomorrow, I'm heading to Cupertino, California. I've never been there, but the lovely Allyson Gottlieb invited me to sit on an author panel for her high school. I'm so looking forward to meeting her and the other authors. Plus, I love talking about writing. I'm a total geek.
So, if I owe you something, be on the lookout. This weekend is catch-up time. I have books to mail, promotions to plan, and writing to do. Just to name a few things.
Wishing everyone an amazing Memorial Day weekend.
If you are looking for a good weekend read, might I suggest Chasing Shadows. Smiles!
Howdy y'all! The lovely Carlyle Labuschagne came up with a brilliant idea to show our love for utopYA! UtopYA is the first-of-its-kind convention for women writers of contemporary and supernatural YA and NA fiction, and their fans! UtopYA is held in Nashville, Tennessee...or what I like to call NASH VEGAS, home of country music! And what goes hand in hand with country music? COWBOY BOOTS!!! They come in all different shapes, size and colors! Not only do we have a kick ass giveaway for you to enter, but be have a cool matching game for fun. We have split it up into groups to make the guessing a bit easier. All you have to do is match the boot up to the author, blogger attending UtopYA. You do not need to guess to enter the giveaway and it's just for fun. Answers are listed below each picture.
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Oh, and check this out...
I hope to see you all at UtopYA 2014!To see what UtopYA is all about, visit http://utopyacon.com/and for tickets visit http://www.eventbrite.com/e/utopya-2014-registration-7219041347</ a>
Answers: Casey Bond- #3, Krystal Wade- #4, Laura Howard- #1, Melissa Simmons #2
Answers: Kris Seek- #4, Nichole Greene- #3, Shana-#1, Tia Bach-#2
Answers: Bethany Lopez-#3, Elizabeth Kirke-#4, Carlyle Labuschagne-#2, Danielle Bannister-#1
Answers: Anna Cruise-#3, Alison Pensy- #4, Susan Burdorf-#5, Amy Evans-#2, Ren-#1
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May 19, 2014
Over the Moon: ROW80 Update
Chasing Shadows has been out for ten days!
GoodReads
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Some review highlights...
Christine gave it 5 stars and said:
"Reagan has matured quite a bit, although she is still refreshingly seventeen. She is a strong character, and fits well as the heroine of a YA novel. I loved the new characters we meet, and I even loved when they made me cry. It was so touching to get glimpses through Reagan's eyes of her grandparents interacting with each other, also. I like that Reagan has a new love interest, even though she is wise enough not to pursue a relationship on the brink of a war, it's sweet to see her teenage thoughts about the subject."
Shauna also gave it 5 stars and said:
"As with the first, her voice is the true strength of the novel. Her perfect teenage-ness carries readers through some action, some sadness, a blossoming love story with grace and humor. Because of the excitement of the story, I just couldn't put this book down! If you love YA, you will love Chasing Shadows! Truly a must read."
If you have read Chasing Shadows, I'd love for you to leave a review. It really does help other readers!
During release week, Chasing Shadows went as high as #7 in Paranormal during my release day promo (99 cents for the first five days):
Plus, it was listed as a Hot New Release.
Of course, I'm over the moon. But, I also wanted to encourage other writers. This is my third book. With each one, it gets better and easier. It's another reminder to keep on writing. The best marketing for your book... more books.
Speaking of which, Chasing Memories was free during the release of Chasing Shadows and reached #1 in free downloads for Paranormal. WOOT!
Thanks to everyone who blogged, Tweeted, shared on Facebook, or mentioned the book to a friend. I am so grateful!
A Round of Words in 80 Days (ROW80) Update
And thanks to my ROW80 buddies! Without your support and encouragement, I never would have finished the book.
I have my editing hat on right now, and I have a first edit due back to a client on Tuesday. After that, I'm diving back into Chasing Forgiveness. I hope to have a rough draft by the time I head to UtopYA in June.
Hope everyone is having a productive round!
I'm so proud of this book, so I wanted to share some highlights since release day.
But first, there are two giveaways still running to win copies. Please share!
Indie Books Gone Wild
It's another amazing benefit of using IBGW for editing, formatting, proofreading, whatever; they help promote it!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
It's another amazing benefit of using IBGW for editing, formatting, proofreading, whatever; they help promote it!
GoodReads
Goodreads Book Giveaway
Chasing Shadows
by Tia Silverthorne Bach
Giveaway ends May 28, 2014.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.
Some review highlights...
Christine gave it 5 stars and said:
"Reagan has matured quite a bit, although she is still refreshingly seventeen. She is a strong character, and fits well as the heroine of a YA novel. I loved the new characters we meet, and I even loved when they made me cry. It was so touching to get glimpses through Reagan's eyes of her grandparents interacting with each other, also. I like that Reagan has a new love interest, even though she is wise enough not to pursue a relationship on the brink of a war, it's sweet to see her teenage thoughts about the subject."
Shauna also gave it 5 stars and said:
"As with the first, her voice is the true strength of the novel. Her perfect teenage-ness carries readers through some action, some sadness, a blossoming love story with grace and humor. Because of the excitement of the story, I just couldn't put this book down! If you love YA, you will love Chasing Shadows! Truly a must read."
If you have read Chasing Shadows, I'd love for you to leave a review. It really does help other readers!
During release week, Chasing Shadows went as high as #7 in Paranormal during my release day promo (99 cents for the first five days):
Plus, it was listed as a Hot New Release.
Of course, I'm over the moon. But, I also wanted to encourage other writers. This is my third book. With each one, it gets better and easier. It's another reminder to keep on writing. The best marketing for your book... more books.
Speaking of which, Chasing Memories was free during the release of Chasing Shadows and reached #1 in free downloads for Paranormal. WOOT!
Thanks to everyone who blogged, Tweeted, shared on Facebook, or mentioned the book to a friend. I am so grateful!
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A Round of Words in 80 Days (ROW80) Update
And thanks to my ROW80 buddies! Without your support and encouragement, I never would have finished the book.
I have my editing hat on right now, and I have a first edit due back to a client on Tuesday. After that, I'm diving back into Chasing Forgiveness. I hope to have a rough draft by the time I head to UtopYA in June.
Hope everyone is having a productive round!
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May 14, 2014
Stress Paralyzed: ROW80
On Mother's Day, I went with my mother and three girls to see Mom's Night Out. I had never heard of this film until Mom suggested it. It was wonderful. Not only was it funny, but it was poignant--whoever wrote it truly understands the life of a mom. In the movie, the mom is overwhelmed with all the things she's not doing right and the multitude of tasks she faces in her everyday existence. Several times, she says she's stress paralyzed from it all.
That's it. That's me!
I have so many things in my head all the time, and some days I honestly don't know which way to turn. Before children, I was organized and prided myself on my time management skills.
I realize I'm blessed, yet I feel heavy with the pace I've let my life become. By having unrealistic expectations of what I can get done in any given day, I set myself up for failure. Worse, I can't see the wonderful achievements I have made through the thick smog of to-dos.
My goal--yes, this is where my A Round of Words in 80 Days (ROW80) mid-week update comes in--is to simplify my life. To do so, I'm going to do what works for me in times of confusion and frustration... put it down in black & white.
Lately, every time I sit down and try to write a to-do list, I hyperventilate. But that's because I know I'm over-committed, and merely surviving each day is not good enough for me anymore.
I realize no amount of planning can obliterate stress, but I refuse to be paralyzed by it any longer. I'm going to take a hard look at my load and decide what stays and what goes. What stays will get a dedicated schedule and plan of action. Wish me luck.
What do you do when you are stress paralyzed and life overwhelms you at every turn?
Writing this post was extremely cathartic for me, and I apologize if it seems overly Debbie-Downer. Please check back Friday when I'll share a few of the successes of my Chasing Shadows release. It'll be my way of getting back on the right track!
May 7, 2014
Chasing Shadows Release Day!!
It’s here! And it’s only 99 cents through Sunday, 5/11/14.
About Chasing Shadows (Tala Prophecy, Book 2)
Reagan thought one night changed her life forever, but her fate was written long ago.
Merging creature and white blood,
One of flame, one of night,
At eighteen years it will commence,
Spiritual warrior and power,
Will bring an end to the lawless ones.
A war looms: One that pits brother against brother for
werewolf supremacy. Angels and demons will each have a say before a victor is
chosen.
With her eighteenth birthday only six months away, time is
running out. Reagan must find a way to harness the two powerful, ancient
bloodlines coursing through her: Werewolf and Wiccan. Then, she has to figure
out her role in the century-old prophecy foretold by her great-grandmother.
However, if Reagan
can’t save her family from her most vicious rival, Rafe, the forces of Hell
will be unleashed and the war will be over before it starts.
Add Chasing Shadows on GoodReads
And
don’t forget Chasing Memories (Tala
Prophecy, Book 1)
Until
Sunday, 5/11/14, it’s FREE!
Synopsis
There
isn’t another way; not now. The others are coming. I can’t let them have you…
Seventeen-year-old Reagan has a problem: She can’t remember what happened the night her brother was taken. Now, the dreams haunting her from the incident are becoming more intense by the day. All the while, the lines between what’s real and what’s a product of her paranormal-obsessed mind are becoming blurred.
Seventeen-year-old Reagan has a problem: She can’t remember what happened the night her brother was taken. Now, the dreams haunting her from the incident are becoming more intense by the day. All the while, the lines between what’s real and what’s a product of her paranormal-obsessed mind are becoming blurred.
Is she losing her mind or has she just stepped into a world
she thought only existed in books?
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Giveaways
Two great giveaway opportunities...
GoodReads
Goodreads Book Giveaway
Chasing Shadows
by Tia Silverthorne Bach
Giveaway ends May 28, 2014.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.
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About
the Author
Tia Silverthorne Bach is an avid reader, sometimes runner,
involved wife and mother, and rabid grammar hound in addition to being a
multi-genre writer. Her three daughters were born in Chicago, San Diego, and
Baltimore; and she feels fortunate to have called many places home. She's the
award-winning co-author of Depression
Cookies, a coming of age story written with her mother. Tia's office is
wherever her laptop takes her and any place that's conducive to allowing a wild
imagination like hers to flourish.
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