Monday, November 26, 2012

I love to celebrate!

In celebration of: Cyber Monday, Tackful Tuesday, and Wacky Wednesday, The Perfect Clone (Book One), is available as a free download for your Kindle or PC  through 11/28/12!

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Thanksgiving Thanks!


Because family, friends and acquaintances, gather JUST to enjoy each other's company, Thanksgiving has ALWAYS been my favorite holiday. I also love the guilt associated with Thanksgiving: Guilt because you DIDN'T eat enough, or guilt because you ate TOO much!
Thank you to all of the readers who have emailed, messaged, twitted, Facebook messaged, or left reviews. Hearing from you is what makes everything worthwhile! Keep those messages coming!
The last half of this year has been a whirlwind...to say the least. The world of ePublishing was strange and unfamiliar territory, but I've navigated the foreign land and survived! I have been blessed enough to work with some amazing people who have helped me along the way. Claudia at  http://phatpuppyart.com/ and Ashley at http://www.bookish-brunette.com/ who helped create the gorgeous cover for my first Speculative Fiction Trilogy The Perfect Clone, and to Ashley at http://freelance.mcconnell05.com/ for agreeing to be my editor on my yet to be released New Adult Paranormal/Romance (The Broken Series).
I've also been blessed to have met-through the power of social media-some wonderful authors who have inspired and encouraged me along the way!
Thank you for giving me so many more blessings to count this Thanksgiving!

Monday, November 19, 2012

Erotica???

After completing my NaNo project and doing the rereads and rough draft edits to make it editor ready, I decided to write a steamy adult contemporary romance short story titled, "Swinger's Club". Confession: maybe it's erotica and I'll need to use a different pen name. (I'll keep you posted).

 If all goes well, I should have it editor ready by the end of the week and then I can begin work on the third installment of the yet to be released Broken Series-a new adult paranormal/romance.

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Ghosts

Ghosts! Can I even explain how much I love them? Not the creepy lurking stalker demonic spirits of horror films and nightmares, but the light hearted playful ones that tap your shoulder and hide your keys.

The door that opens in the middle of the night acts as a reminder that not all things can be explained, but that some ghostly energy has attached itself to you and wants to be acknowledged.

Should I toss it?

The party wasn't at all what I'd thought. A white tie party with co-workers is what my husband had told me. I'd dressed in my most dazzling white evening gown and came prepared to rub elbows with the elite social crowd of Houston, Texas, while putting on the façade of happy housewife, but this had turned into my biggest nightmare. The drinks flowed freely, the décor was fabulous, but the guests were clad in swimsuits and thongs. Granted, the swimsuits and thongs were white, but still…not what I'd pictured. Not to mention that my husband was rubbing everything but elbows.

What do you think? Short story or scrap pile?

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Vote for your favorite books!

There have been some amazing books this year! I hope you'll take the time to vote for your favorites!

Goodreads choice awards 2012

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Be a character in my next book.

In celebration and recognition of completing my 5th book, I'd like to honor a fan. Comment or vote for your favorite paranormal creature at http://www.facebook.com/mlstephenswrites?ref=hl When the Facebook page reaches 300 likes, I'll write the fan favorite short story using the winner's name as a character and will dedicate the book to the winner.Vampire, werewolf, elf, fairy, ghost, succubus...or just add a new creature for others to like. It's that easy. As soon as my Facebook page reaches 300 likes,  I'll write the storyline based on the creature that received the most votes. Don't be shy...vote!

 

Monday, November 12, 2012

What paranormal team gets your vote?

Most of you will be too shy to vote or comment, but I hope you do. Out of curiosity, which are your favorites...ghosts, vampires, werewolves, fairies, elves or a really good succubus

Vote for your favorites!

Now is your chance! Vote for your favorite book, covers and authors!

Vote for your favorites!

Saturday, November 10, 2012

It's all about writing: Reviews aren't personal...they're honest.

It's all about writing: Reviews aren't personal...they're honest.: Every now and again we run across a blog post, author, book blogger, or just a randomly good person who touches us and teaches us somethi...

Informative blog from Richard Stephenson

Reviews aren't personal...they're honest.


Every now and again we run across a blog post, author, book blogger, or just a randomly good person who touches us and teaches us something new. Today, I'd like to thank someone who helped me to understand that all things are NOT what they seem. She was the first blogger to post a review of my Indie Ebook. The review was not 5 star and all of her words were NOT the words that authors hope to hear...and yet she was honest with her thoughts and I appreciate and respect that! Thank you so much for taking the time to consider, to read, and to post! *hugs*
 
http://aliaaelnashar.blogspot.com/The Perfect Clone

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

I needed this today!

The universe sends us messages, we just have to slow down and listen. A friend sent this to me today. Unknowlingly, his timing was spot on! Just the uplift I needed! :D