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It's hard to believe it's already July! I'm celebrating the launch of Head Over Heels: Footprints of Love by promoting the book that introduced Liza (the main character in Heels). Cinnamon Bourbon and Deception will be free on Smashwords (as an eBook) for July as part of their Annual Summer/Winter Sale! What the book is about: Cinnamon Bourbon? Not really, :) that's only a small part of the story! In this book, Sophia loves her job, her boyfriend Chuck, and even his huge, slobbering dog. But Chuck moves out of town to start a new company and develops a strange addiction. Then a new boss, an opportunistic former college roommate, and a wily new friend further complicate Sophia’s life. With a cast of loveable characters and entertaining dialogue, this third novel in the Scoop and Schemes series blends action, a bit of mystery, and romance into one enjoyable reading package. A perfect book for weekend reading! Want to read it on your Kindle? Here's how: 1) Download the book as an EPUB file to your PC (unless you have a very old Kindle, then use MOBI.) 2) Send the file to your Kindle - open https://www.amazon.com/sendtokindle on your browser and drag and drop the file to the icon 3) Make sure your Kindle is on WIFI, the file should appear within an hour or so (if not before that) If you haven't read it, download a copy today!  From the reviews for Cinnamon Bourbon and Deception:
"The story kept me engaged until the end and I was satisfied by the resolution. As a good beach read or escape, Cinnamon Bourbon and Deception was enjoyable and kept me speculating about how it would end." "Fun read with an interesting plot"
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Romances are a new genre for me, and I hope you enjoy this one!
One advance reviewer described it as "funny, charming and heartwarming" and another said "It was a smooth read, quick and flirty and fun."* I'm planning a series, each providing a "happy fix" escape from reality with lively characters, setting you can relate to, humor, and of course, a happy ending, so if you like fun romances, join my mailing list! *Review quotes from Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228883352-head-over-heels
How to leave a review for an eBook you’ve read on Kindle:
Why not just rate it in your Kindle? You can do this as well, but authors like to know what you liked about the book or why you are rating it a certain way. Wonder how many stars to give a book? Check out this blog.  How many stars are in the sky? That's a good question for an astronomer.
But how many stars should you leave when reviewing a book? I may be able to help with that ... Many people have the same question -- but don't let it stop you from leaving your feedback! Here's what the stars mean for book reviews on Amazon, according to Inside the Inkwell. I liked their rating scale, so I'm reposting part of it with a few modifications and added thoughts. 5 stars: Enjoyed the book in the way that it was meant--it delivered what the description promised. It may have given you a break from reality, surrounded you with lifelike characters, or perhaps made you smile or learn something. If you really liked the book, in addition to rating it, leave a review with what you liked about it. You could also check out the author's website to see if there are more books in progress. 4 stars: Generally liked the book—you like it, but an issue with the book detracted from your enjoyment. This issue could be too much repetition in the writing, an annoying plot hole, way too many typos, etc. You might consider being a bit kinder in your rating of a self-published book (especially a low-cost one) than one that has a larger publisher backing it. Be specific in your review and if it was a plot hole or something you didn't understand, consider emailing the author through their website or contact info at the end of the book. 3 stars: You are iffy about the book, and you would not recommend it or read it again. Be specific about what you did and didn't like, so others can judge for themselves. Be aware that this review hurts an author’s rating because some advertisers and listing services don’t allow 3-star books. 2 stars: Only leave this rating if the book is plagued by serious issues and you want to prevent others from suffering. For example, the book is over-hyped as "hilariously funny" or "best cozy mystery of the year" but it turns out it's very marginal. Or there are typos on practically every page (lack of editing), serious inconsistencies, or a glaring lack of research. Or you found the plot, characters, or setting tedious and a waste of time. If you are giving this rating, be specific about what bothered you, it will be helpful to other readers as well as the author. 1 star: Colossal failure with no redeeming qualities. You really regret picking this book and would like your money and time back. It could be that there was no plot or it was so boring you couldn't keep reading. Only leave this rating if you want to discourage the author from writing. Does this sound anything like how you review a book? Do you have another way to evaluate what you read? Please add your comments below or join the conversation on my Facebook page Thanks for reading! Do you read on Kindle? This blog explains the steps to leave a review with your comments. Was this blog helpful? Click the like button or let me know! Here's where to find me: Blue Sky Threads Hi Readers! I asked my followers on Facebook and Instagram which format they preferred to read. And the answer was "Paperback" by a large margin, so I'm pleased to offer paperback versions of the Scoops and Schemes Series.  These books are all stand alone stories, they can be enjoyed one at a time. But you'll want to follow Sophia's adventures and see if everyone has a happy ending.
Today is Work in Progress #WIP) Wednesday - at least for me. So here's a passage from a new romance I'm working on: My emergency fund was gone, and if I used my credit card again, I would be maxed out. I needed investment money and I needed it fast. If I had to go to Chicago and pitch to investors, I'd make the best of it. I could do it! If I had time, I could check on one of my favorite clients, a boutique on Michigan Avenue. It seemed like events were going my way, and I could put my presentation together on the plane – how hard could it be? Perhaps today was my lucky day . . . Will Liza's enthusiasm for her shoe start-up win the day? Sign up for my mailing list to learn more!
$12 for an eBook? Have you noticed how the big publishers have raised their prices? You don't have to pay that much for great reading. Go to the #Smashwords Summer sale! Start out here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1922 -- The Essence is free until July 30th! And while you are there, check out the other great stories by independent authors.  About the book: Laugh along with Sophia Smith Dubonnet as she struggles to prove her worth as a magazine feature writer. She's excited when she finally gets what seems like the perfect assignment to interview a reclusive dictator -- but then events begin to spiral dangerously out of control. Will she get her story, or will the story get to her?
On June 23, Out of the Shadows: Coming Home is coming to major retailers! This eBook will join the rest of the Scoops and Schemes series - The Essence, Unexpected Impact, and Cinnamon Bourbon and Deception. That's good news if you read on Nook, Kobo or Apple devices. If you want an advance copy, it's available NOW at Samashwords.com for immediate purchase and reading for a presale discount - only $.99! (Regular price is $2.99) For the sale, just go to: https://www.smashwords.com/books/presale/1397396  Watch for new books coming out Fall of 2023! My novel, Andromache's Story: What Really Happened in Troy, was recently reviewed by on Maria Karamitsos' Blog, along with two other Greek mythology retelling novels. It's an honor to be in such good company with the other authors in the blog. (They both sound good, I've added them to my TBR list.) To read the blog, visit: https://www.mariakaramitsos.com/2023/03/my-greek-books-march2023-reads/  Note: I was inspired to write this story because I felt Hector was the real hero of the Iliad, and his spunky wife is the only woman who is given lines to speak. I wondered what else she might have to say, and I thought she should have a book to tell her side of the saga. I hope you'll check it out! |
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