Melissa Maygrove

I have a double dose of promo goodness for you today. I get to introduce a new release and a new friend. Some of you know I was recently interviewed for The Houston Press's 100 Creatives series. Well, besides being totally flipped out and honored to even be asked, I got to meet journalist Jef With One F. Not only is Jef a super-nice guy, he's a professional who made the whole experience fun and easy.

It's pretty bad when your writer friends start emailing you to ask if you're okay. I am. I've been a lousy blogger and an even lousier visitor, but that's because I'm drafting my next book.  In fact, I wrote over 1600 words yesterday. (I want out of healthcare really, really bad . :P) I hope you'll understand and extend me a little grace. I love you and I miss you. I'll visit as soon as I can.

Looking for something for your TBR? You're kidding us, right, Melissa? Um. *glances at own TBR pile and blushes* Never mind. Need a gift for someone who likes historical romance? *smiles and nods hopefully* If so, you're in luck!  Come Back is on sale now through October 19th.  In fact, a whole herd of western romances are.   There are giveaways, too.

It's time for Promo Friday! More good news this month. :) White Lady , a psychological thriller by Jessica Bell, released on October 1st. Whoa! That cover is chilling! Congratulations, Jessica! Blurb teaser:  Sonia yearns for sharp objects and blood. But now that she’s rehabilitating herself as a “normal” mother and mathematics teacher, it’s time to stop dreaming about slicing people’s throats . ... Watch the  TRAILER Add to Goodreads Buy the eBook: Kindle US / Kindle UK / Kindle CA   Kindle AU / Kindle DE / Kindle FR

In this modern, cyber-infused world, we writers are bombarded with constant distractions that keep us from our most fundamental task... writing. (Now that I have a smart phone, I suffer this all the more. >.<) I mean, c'mon. We're expected to build, grow, and maintain a social media platform, then find the peace and quiet necessary to write thousands of expertly crafted and painstakingly polished words. It's kind of ironic when you really think about it. Connect! Now unplug! :P I recently heard about a couple of apps that are designed to help modern humans eliminate the distractions, or at least control them enough to find a balance .

I'm taking a break to write.  Sorry I missed you.