Listopia Action!!!

Wasn't I surprised when I woke up this morning and found that DISSIDENCE has wandered it's way onto several Goodreads Lists? It's very strange when your book starts doing things without you. It's sort of like when your baby grows into a toddler . . . WATCH OUT!

Here are the lists where Dissidence can be found. Check it out, and if you agree it belongs there, please cast your vote. Also, feel free to add Dissidence to whatever other lists you feel are appropriate. I won't mind ;)

And, while your there, why not leave a review, or add it to your TBR list?

It's a . . . BOOK!

Happy birthday to you.

Happy birthday to you.

Happy book birthday to Dissidence.

Happy birthday to you.

Yup, you heard me right. Dissidence has decided to make it's appearance a little ahead of schedule. It is officially available in digital format as of . . . NOW!!! Paperback format coming soon.

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Happy Thanksgiving!!!

This year I have so many things to be thankful for. Last year at this time, I had a project I was falling in love with, and wish to share it with others that I wasn't sure would ever come true. Now, I have three published works, my debut novel on the way, 61 blog followers, and an author page on Facebook with 220 likes. I can't even explain what that feels like.

So, while the list could go on forever and ever, I picked my brain for the things I was most thankful for this year . . . and here they are!

What am I thankful for?
-First of all, my family (Cliche, I know, but it takes a lot of patience to put up with someone who regularly checks out of the real world for hours at a time.)
-Friends who can make you laugh so hard your stomach hurts and your eyes tear up.
-A roof over our heads and food on our table.
-A van that sounds like it should have been put out of its misery years ago, but just keeps chugging along.
-Caffeine in all of its glorious forms (the only way I make it through most days.)
-The ability to do what I love.
-Publishers, editors, and cover artists who help to make my dream a reality.
-Book bloggers who spend the one commodity they can never get back (their time) to read my work and compose thoughtful reviews to help promote it.

And, to all of you who do not celebrate Thanksgiving: Have an awesome Thursday!!! It doesn't hurt to take a moment to think about the things you're thankful for anyway. :)

Coming Soon, but why not start Sooner?!

So, now we have a cover, a blurb, ANNNNNND an official release date....

Dissidence will be released on December 1st!!!!

Yes, as in 11 days from now!!! But, if you are anything like me, 11 days can feel like an eternity when your waiting for something. Sooooo . . . because I love you all, I decided to let you get a head-start. 

You can start reading Dissidence RIGHT NOW!!! Right HERE!

Enjoy!

The Official Blurb for DISSIDENCE

Sooo . . . here's the thing. Patience? Not exactly my best virtue. I planned to wait a few days. Really build the suspense and get ya'll excited before releasing the official blurb for Dissidence. But . . . I got bored. There it is. Just like a two year old. I got bored. Conveniently, that works out well for you because it means I'm sharing with all of you sooner than expected.




In dystopian America, sixteen-year-old Kaleigh finds out quickly what having a big mouth and not enough brains to keep it shut can earn you. A one-way ticket to the work camps that no one even knows exists.

Nuclear war has ravished the nation, and a century later, the survivors are living in an entirely new world. In a society where everything is decided for you, from where you work to who you marry, dissidence is not taken lightly.

But, even inside the camps, Kaleigh's fiery spirit refuses to be extinguished. In a single moment of defiance, she manages to spark a riot that ignites into a full-blown rebellion.

With growing numbers counting on her, not just 
for their freedom, but for their very lives, two different boys vying for her heart, and trouble brewing from within the camp itself, can Kaleigh find a way to step up and become the leader everyone is counting on her to be, or will even the most carefully laid plans come crashing down around her?


Please feel free to leave HONEST comments below. I promise not to go crawl up under my blankets and cry if you don't absolutely love it as much as I do.

DISSIDENCE Cover Reveal

It's that time!!! Time to share with all of you whats been making me grin like a fool for over a week now :) :) :) :) :)

The cover to my debut novel, Dissidence!!!!

So??? Gorgeous, isn't it?! It's all thanks to the amazing cover artist Paul Beeley. You can check out his site here, if you're interested!!! 

Things are moving quickly now and there will be more exciting news coming shortly, including the official blurb!!! :)

Please leave comments, I'd love to know what you all think!

Things Are Getting Exciting!

I've got some more big news to share with you guys! I know, it's getting crazy around here!!!

For the past two years, I have spent a vast amount of my time and energy tapping away at my keyboard and pouring over plots. I've sacrificed meals, a large amount of sleep, and a clean house (okay, maybe that last one wasn't so much of a sacrifice.) But, it's all about to pay off!

My first full length novel, DISSIDENCE, has just been contracted for publication!!!!!

When I first got the email, I read it about five times to make sure I understood it correctly. Then, I looked around for someone to tell... I was alone. Even the dog was asleep. Sooooo, I celebrated myself with a little happy dance that looked something like this:

In case you missed some of my older posts... here's a quickie update on what I've already shared about DISSIDENCE:

The title, obviously, and a definition form Old Mr. Webster to help give a little insight into it:

dis·si·dence 

Function: noun
Definition: DISSENT, DISAGREEMENT 

And, the genre, which is YA (of course) DYSTOPIAN.
For a more in depth explanation of the genre and a recipe to Dissidence, check out my post here.

Don't worry, I've got lots more to share, including a cover reveal, official blurb, and maybe even a teaser or two all headed your way soon!


And, now I get to celebrate with all of you! YAY! Thank you so much for being a part of this with me from the beginning, and I look forward to sharing DISSIDENCE and this entire experience with you all!!!

Winners, Winners, Everywhere!!!

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Healer's Destiny Media Blast!


We had 10 winners, out of over 900 entries. Here are the winners and the great prizes they won:

Natasha May winner of the $50 Amazon Gift card and an eCopy of Healer's Destiny, compliments of author Julee Page

Amber Nicole winner of an eCopy of Temptation compliments of author Jamie Canosa

Kristin Erker-Campbell winner of an eCopy of Healer's Destiny, compliments of author Julee Page

Brandy Rocha winner of an eCopy of Healer's Destiny, compliments of author Julee Page

Giedre Sliumba winner of an eCopy of Soul's in Peril compliments of author Sherry Gammon

Trisha Custer winner of an eCopy of Snow White compliments of author Cindy C Bennett

Sheena-kay Graham winner of an eCopy of The Elephant in the Tree House compliments of author Maren Dille

Jennifer GW winner of a mystery prize compliments of author Felicia Rogers

Claire Taylor winner of an eCopy of Adrift compliments of author Elizabeth A Reeves

Lea Martin winner of 3 bookmarks compliments of Nikki at Vamps and Stuff

If you see your name here you should be receiving an email from the sponsor of your particular prize. If you haven't received an email, please let us know at prosebydesign@gmail.com.

Again, congrats to all the winners, and thanks to the participants as well as much gratitude to everyone who so graciously donated a prize, and to author Julee F Page for her donation of the gift card and for hosting the giveaway to bring awareness of her book Healer's Destiny.

Amber Nicole! Congrats!!! 
I will be getting that copy of TEMPTATION out to you ASAP :)

100 'Likes' Giveaway Winner Announcement!

And, the WINNER is:

Diane Feryo Bojda!!!!!

CONGRATS!!!

The winner has been notified via email, and has 48 hours to get back to me with her choice of prize and address, or I will choose another winner. Thank you all again for participating! Don't worry, if you didn't win. There will be plenty more giveaways coming up!

In fact, there's one running right now with your chance to win a copy of TEMPTATION. Why not pop on over to Books and Beauty and enter? Good luck! And, keep your eyes peeled for more exciting giveaways to come!

New News!

My latest story, How We Came To Be, is now available for purchase!


Fair Warning to those of you who have read my previous work. This story is a higher maturity level than anything I've written previously. It would more likely qualify as New Adult, rather than Young Adult, and may not be suitable for the same aged audience.


How We Came To Be is a contemporary romance, which explores issues of abuse.

There are things we don't talk about, and just such a secret brought 17-year-old Sara to the love of her life. Can he save her from her secrets, or will they drag him down with her?

You can grab your e-copy at:
Amazon
Smashwords
Boroughs Publishing Group