Thereafter Blog Tour - May 9th

Today, I'm over at Michelle Hauck's blog talking about how a book's cover art can affect its marketing. Be sure to enter the raffle/giveaway while you're checking out my guest post - two $50 Amazon gift cards and 5 signed print copies of Thereafter up for grabs. Then stop by 3 Partners in Shopping: Nana, Mommy, and Sissi, Too! and be sure to leave a comment for another entry to the giveaway.

Thereafter Blog Tour - May 8th

Today, I'm over at Annette Gisby's blog talking about the Greek myth of the ferryman and the river Styx. Be sure to enter the raffle/giveaway while you're checking out my guest post - two $50 Amazon gift cards and 5 signed print copies of Thereafter up for grabs. Then stop by Chrissi Reads where I'm dishing about who should play Irene in a movie of Thereafter - be sure to leave a comment for another entry to the giveaway.

Thereafter Blog Tour - May 7th

I love to hide puns, jokes, and layered meanings in my books - today I'm dishing on the Top Ten Easter Eggs Hidden in Thereafter at Butterfly-o-Meter books. Be sure to enter the raffle/giveaway while you're checking out my guest post - two $50 Amazon gift cards and 5 signed print copies of Thereafter up for grabs. Then stop by Chrissi Reads and check out her review of Thereafter - be sure to leave a comment for another entry to the giveaway.

Thereafter Blog Tour - May 6th

Did you know that Nephilim/angels are not the only winged creatures featured in afterlife mythology? Today I've got a guest post on the dozens of cultures that feature Winged Deities of the Afterlife at D'eBook Sharing. Be sure to enter the raffle/giveaway while you're checking out my guest post - two $50 Amazon gift cards and 5 signed print copies of Thereafter up for grabs. I'm also over on Justine Graykin's blog sharing behind-the-scenes tidbits about the dead forest featured in Thereafter.

Thereafter Blog Tour - May 5th

Want to know what Irene's been up to lately? Well, here's your chance to find out - she's being interviewed at Laurie's Paranormal Thoughts and Reviews. Be sure to enter the raffle/giveaway while you're there - two $50 Amazon gift cards and 5 signed print copies of Thereafter up for grabs. And then check out the fabulous review of Thereafter at Curse of the Bibliophile - be sure to leave a comment there for an additional chance to enter the giveaway.

Thereafter Blog Tour - May 2nd

Today I'm celebrating the long-awaited release of THEREAFTER, the second book of the Afterlife series, with a guest post on The Five Rivers of the Afterlife at Paranormal Romance Fans for Life. Be sure to enter the raffle/giveaway - two $50 Amazon gift cards and 5 signed print copies of Thereafter up for grabs - when you stop by to check out my guest post. Then swing by Paranormal Book Club and leave a comment for an additional chance to enter the giveaway.

Thereafter Blog Tour - May 1st

Today I'm kicking off a month long blog tour to celebrate the long-awaited release of THEREAFTER, the second book of the Afterlife series with visits to two of my favorite bloggers, Laura at Little Read Riding Hood and Sherry at Fundinmental. Check out the interview I did with Laura and be sure to enter the raffle/giveaway - two $50 Amazon gift cards and 5 signed print copies of Thereafter up for grabs - then swing by Sherry's blog and leave a comment for an additional chance to enter the giveaway.

Thereafter Release Celebration Blog Tour

PAARRTTTYYYY!!!!

Thanks so Bewitching Book Tours and some super awesome authors and bloggers, I'm launching THEREAFTER in style--with more than 20 blog tour stops and some great prizes, there's something for everyone. I'm going to be giving away swag packs and a few other prizes to random tour participants; you never know what will earn you a prize - leaving a comment at a blog tour stop, tweeting about the tour, sharing on Facebook - so make sure you stop by all the various stops and particpate every day! Tweet about the tour using #thereaftertour

September 10th Update on Publishing Dispute

September 10th Update

I'm pleased to announce that Damnation Books/Eternal Press and I have reached a settlement on our contract dispute, which returns the rights to both Hereafter and Thereafter to me. The matter is now closed. Thank you all for your support - I cannot tell you how much it has meant.

So, what does this mean for Hereafter and Thereafter? Well, unfortunately, this means Hereafter will be going out of print (in both paperback and e-book format) for a little bit while I look for a new publisher. I have not yet ruled out self-publishing, either. My goal is to get both books back to market as quickly as possible while also ensuring the highest possible quality standards, and I'm evaluating all of my options. My hope is to have the series back out by December, but in the publishing world that is the same as saying, "tomorrow," which is basically crazy talk. Rest assured, however, that stuff is happening quietly behind the scenes (::cough, already commissioned some new cover art, cough::) and Irene's story is far from over!

Meanwhile, I'm writing again--the unplanned summer holiday is now over and it's nose to the grindstone time. I've joined a new critique group and they seem like a crazily talented bunch of ball busters very lovely people; I've been without the accountability of a crit group for far too long, so it's wonderful to be part of one once more. I'm working on the third book of the Afterlife Series, I'm working on a stand alone SciFi Fantasy, and I'm working on some short stories. It's fall in New England and the creative juices are flowing!
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August 24 Update on Publishing Dispute

The lastest update (September 10th) can be found here

August 24th Update

Just a quick update - as of Wednesday, August 23rd (more than a week since the issuance of the TRO), Eternal Press had given no indication that they have moved to comply with the temporary restraining order and remove Thereafter from distribution. As such, I have submitted a removal request (with a copy of the restraining order) to the main distributors. Amazon has already complied and as of right now (1 am EDT), Thereafter is no longer available via Amazon.

My Go Fund Me campaign to help defray the legal costs of this battle is off to a strong start - thank you so much to everyone who has spread the word via twitter, facebook, and blogs! If you would like to contribute, any amount is a huge help and greatly appreciated!Read more: August 24 Update on Publishing Dispute Add New Comment

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