Melissa Maygrove

I'm still on hiatus, but I said I might pop in for something important. A friend's book release qualifies. And in this case, three! Julie Flanders and Lexa Cain both have new releases this week, and they are hosting a blog hop together to celebrate. Julie's The Ghosts of Aquinnah releases today, and Lexa's Soul Cutter releases tomorrow! You can add ' Ghosts ' to your Goodreads here and Soul Cutter here . There's a giveaway, too, so be sure to check their blogs. Today is also release day for Loni Townsend's debut fantasy, Thanmir War .  Loni is one of my critique partners. Unfortunately, I met her too late in the process to finish Thanmir War , but from what I *have* seen, I can assure you it's worth your time. Loni is a talented writer, and I'm blessed to have her as a CP.   The Earth Clan has declared war and a landscaper is at the dead center of it. Derek thinks his chronic headaches are the worst of his...

Holy Mobi files! She's gone indie! Strength , the first book in Carrie Butler's Mark of Nexus series re-releases today.

Have you ever wondered what success sounds like?   If you listen, you can hear it in the joyful reply of a new college graduate shaking hands and getting her degree. Or in the satisfied chuckle of a husband driving home to tell his wife he got the job. You can't miss it in the squeal of a child who finally stacked all the blocks without knocking over the tower. You can also hear it in the voice of an author who , after working countless hours to get her first book written and published , gets to hold it in her hands and read from its pages. Today I'm delighted to post an audio excerpt from Strength , read by the author herself, Miss Carrie Butler.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... Oops. Wrong script. Before you read any further, click on the arrow below to activate the Grooveshark audio gadget. Then keep reading. Trust me. It’ll enhance the experience. ;) Carrie's Debut by Melissa Maygrove on Grooveshark

This is my Insecure Writers Support Group post for March.   IWSG is the brainchild of Alex J. Cavanaugh. It's a monthly bloghop that offers a safe haven for writers to express their feelings and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. It's also a venue for offering support, both in the form of comments and positive posts . Writers of all kinds are welcome.  We 'meet' the first Wednesday of every month. If you're interested in learning more, click on the link above. And don't be intimidated by the size of the group. We're not expected to visit everyone on the list.  ### Announcements first (and this is a biggie) . . .  

When college student Rena Collins finds herself nose-to-chest with the campus outcast, she’s stunned. Wallace Blake is everything she’s ever wanted in a man—except he can’t touch her. His uncontrollable strength, a so-called gift from his bloodline, makes every interaction dangerous. And with a secret, supernatural war brewing among his kind, there’s no time to work it out. To keep Wallace in her life, Rena will have to risk a whole lot more than her heart. Title: STRENGTH Series: Mark of Nexus - Book 1 Publisher: Sapphire Star Publishing Category: New Adult (NA) Genre: Paranormal Romance (PNR) Release Date: March 07, 2013 Normally, I don’t do book reviews on this blog. But after reading my CPs wonderful debut novel, I couldn’t resist. Sheesh. Where do I start?

There are so many books being published by friends around the blogosphere, I decided to make a special post to tell you about some of them. Let's start with recently-published.

SQUEEEEEE!!!!! xD    I can't believe it's FINALLY here — the day I get to take part in the cover reveal of Carrie Butler's debut novel, Strength . Just so ya know, Carrie not only wrote this awesome book, she also designed the cover AND the book trailer. Talk about talent! Although I could go on all day, babbling on about my wonderful CP and her book, I won't make you wait any longer. Wohoo! Here it is... When college student Rena Collins finds herself nose-to-chest with the campus outcast, she’s stunned. Wallace Blake is everything she’s ever wanted in a man—except he can’t touch her. His uncontrollable strength, a so-called gift from his bloodline, makes every interaction dangerous. And with a secret, supernatural war brewing among his kind, there’s no time to work it out. To keep Wallace in her life, Rena will have to risk a whole lot more than her heart. Strength - Book 1 in the Mark of Nexus series From Sapphire Star Publishing     ...