Novels Now Available on Smashwords, Etc.

All 3 of my novels published with Books We Love are now available on Smashwords, and migrating to other e-book retailers, too. The great thing about buying from Smashwords is that they format the books for a variety of e-readers, as well as making the novel available to read online.

Here are the book links:

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/330950
 https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/330662
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/330954

THE MOVIE GAME, June 28, 2013

Here's the picture for Friday, June 28, 2013.

Can you guess the name of this film?

Remember, it was made from a book.

Send your answer through the "Contact Cathy" app

to the right of this post and win a free copy of my short-story collection, 
Tall Tales Twin-Pack, Mysteries.

Good luck!

Here's the answer to last weeks' post:  GONE WITH THE WIND.

Friday, June 21, 2013

How to Make a Living with Your Short Story Writing by Dean Wesley Smith

Dean Wesley Smith has written another intriguing blog, this time about making a living from your short story writing.  Even if you're a novel writer, check it out!

http://www.deanwesleysmith.com/?p=9457

THE MOVIE GAME

Every Friday, I'm going to post a picture from a movie 

that was made from a book.  See if you can guess the movie. 

Those who guess right will win a copy of my e-book collection,

Tall Tales Twin-Pack, Mysteries.

The answer will magically appear with next week's post.

Friday, June 21, 2013

Send your answer through the "Contact Cathy" app

to the right of this post.

Good luck!

Kristine Rusch and Dean Wesley Smith

http://www.deanwesleysmith.com/
http://kriswrites.com

Someone from the Calgary chapter of Romance Writers of America (CaRWA) first brought an article by Kristine Rusch to my attention.  The article was called "Shifting Sands" http://kriswrites.com/page/2/?s=Shifting+Sands, and it was about how changes implemented by the big American distributors were allowing book stores to have access to all printed books, including those by indie authors.  I've read more articles by Ms. Rusch and her partner, Dean Wesley Smith, since then, and I always take away some worthwhile tips.

In exchange for sharing their experience and knowledge, this dynamic duo have a link to Paypal where you can leave them a "tip."  Smart business practice.

I recommend their blogs to my fellow authors.  It's a brave new world of book writing and publishing, and these two seen to have a handle on it.

Cheers!

All Authors Blog Blitz

Guest Post from Author S.A. Rolls

A Brand New Ending by S.A. Rolls

Synopsis: "Phoenix Harper never imagined her life would come to this: A life not worth living anymore.
After a failed suicide attempt, Phoenix is sent to be observed at a local psychiatric hospital. There she meets Braeden Harris, a hospital aide with his own haunting past. Not long after their first encounter, they feel an unexplainable pull towards one another. Will fate bring them together, or will outside forces tear them apart?"

Excerpt:
 "I don't want to go anywhere, Braeden. Wherever you are is where I want to be."
I think my heart does a back flip. "You have no idea how happy that makes me, hearing you say that."
She gives me a sly smile, her fingers playing in and around mine.
"Can't describe how amazing this feels," she speaks. "I've never had anyone care for me like you do."
"That's a shame," I respond quickly. "You deserve so much more than that."
"Do I?"
I lean over her so that our faces are close but I make sure to do it gently, afraid that she might retreat from my touch.
"Yes," I say softly as our eyes are locked on each other.
We hold our position and I can tell she is nervous, but I want her to make the first move. I made the mistake of pushing it on her the first time and I won't be doing that again. I can feel the heat of her breath on my face, its oddly intoxicating. But I hold still. I start to count the number of my heartbeats when I suddenly feel force against my lips. I hold back the smile, my hand coming up to cup her cheek. I start to move my lips against her, the waves of ecstasy flowing through my body. After a second, her lips start to move in unison with mine. I've kissed lots of women, but it's never felt quite like this. I don't know how long it lasts, but I refrain from sticking my tongue in her mouth, fearing that may be too much. I then swear I feel her moan in my mouth, and it's the most incredible fucking turn on I have ever heard in my life. She must have realized it too considering she pulled her lips off mine, her hands coming up to her mouth.

Author Bio: "S.A. Rolls is a native of the Bay Area, where she attended culinary school and obtained a degree in baking and pastry. When she is not baking, she spends her time reading and writing. Stephanie reads anything - from biographies of her favorite president to the most popular YA series. Inspired by her surroundings, she has written her first novel, based in San Francisco, her favorite city. She currently lives with her boyfriend and their five-year-old pug."

New Covers for my Twin-Packs from Angel Creations

I met a talented author/cover creator duo from Goodread's Indie Authors discussion group.  Their names are Amos and Cassidy, and together they are Angel Creations.  They just designed new covers for my Tall Tales Twin-Packs, one of which I had formerly designed on my own and the other with Kindle's cover creator, and I'm delighted with their work. If you're looking for a cover for your book, I highly recommend them; they're easy to work with, quick, and they do good work.

My Author Interview with Book Motion City

Book Motion City, a website that specializes in book cover design and short book advertisement films, posted an author's interview with me today, including my advice for aspiring writers.

Catch the interview here:
http://bookmotioncity.com/guest-interview-author-cathy-spencer

Tall Tales Twin-Pack, Science Fiction and Fantasy Free Today and Tomorrow

Tall Tales Twin-Pack, Science Fiction and Fantasy is free today and tomorrow, June 1st and 2nd, so grab a free copy.  If you don't have a Kindle, no problem.  Amazon has free reading apps that allow you to read it on any device.

Product Description

Two short stories in one book, one science fiction and one fantasy.

"Your Daughter is Marrying an Alien" (originally published by Foliate Oak Literary Magazine, November 2011) is set in the year 2080. Simple farmer Lloyd Hodgkin suddenly learns from his wife, Dorothy, that their only child is engaged, and not to the boy-next-door.

"Willimede's Quest" is the story of a young female guard on a quest far beyond her homeland to find an elixir that will keep her queen alive. Pursued by hunters and their dogs, she seeks sanctuary at the castle of a king who has to be convinced that she is who she says she is. But the mystical object she possesses may be enough to buy her safety.

Click to buy on Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/Twin-Pack-Science-Fiction-Fantasy-ebook/dp/B00D0XNTZM

Click to buy on Amazon.ca:
 http://www.amazon.ca/Twin-Pack-Science-Fiction-Fantasy-ebook/dp/B00D0XNTZM