Yes, the heat of summer has hit down here in Georgia, with July coming in today. And since I’m more of an autumn person, I’m overheating.
But the good news is the Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale is now here! That’s right! A month long book sale on ebooks of all kinds ready for your summer reading pleasure.
So whether you’re looking for a more laid back vacation on Esperance, a world with a great night life on Gambler’s Folly, or a bit of magic, you can find it all at Smashwords on sale!
Come on over and join the fun! Grab something cold to drink, get comfortable in your favorite chair, and enjoy the summer.
The book cover for Whiskey Jug Genie was selected for the book cover contest over at All Author. The contest just started the first round and I could use your help.
If you like my books, and if you like the book cover, skip on over there and give me your vote in this round.
Written by my alter ego, Sultonna Nadine, this is a fun story featuring a London apothecary owner, his girlfriend and energy healer, and a cursed genie. If you haven’t read it yet, you can find it on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and most other retailers. Here’s the link over at Books2Read, where you can choose your retailer and format!
To vote in the contest, click this link for AllAuthor!
Yes, March has arrived, with rain, wind, and cold temperatures for us. And we’d just gotten used to the warmer springtime temperatures a few days ago. Ah, well, that’s Georgia for you.
How is everyone out there today? And what are you reading? I’ve been indulging in some paranormal cozy mysteries while I continue editing on Old Flame. Next in the Gambler’s Folly series, this book features bear shifter Kort Behrens and a woman he met thirty years ago when they were both at university. Though they’d never dated then, a spark begins as they both travel to Gambler’s Folly. Mother Nature does have a wicked sense of humor…
But for right now, don’t forget the Book Sale over at Smashwords, beginning tomorrow, March 3. It’s their annual Read an EBook Week sale. And yes, all my books will be included. Some will be discounted.
And some will be FREE!
If you haven’t been to Smashwords, go on over. The site is easy to use, and you can choose your preferred format. It’s so easy, even I can do it!
If you’re looking for my books, follow this link: Mellie Miller. This will take you to my publisher page where you can find all the books in the Gambler’s Folly and Esperance series. There is also one book by my alter ego, Sultonna Nadine there as well.
Looking for Sultonna Nadine? Follow this linkfor my stand alone books.
Looking for something else entirely?
Go to Smashwords Sale Page. You’ll find the link in the announcement below.
Have a wonderful month! Spring is just around the corner.
Every summer and winter, Smashwords gives authors a chance to join the site-wide book sale! Thousands of books will be included, along with all of mine!
So if you’re in the mood for something fanciful, or something with shifters, or magic go over and check out the links for my books.
My alter ego, Sultonna Nadine, has a new book coming out tomorrow. Whiskey Jug Genie is a humorous tale of a genie bound to a jug, an apothecary owner, and their efforts to free the genie from his jug.
Join in the fun! Sultonna has posted a trailer video. Go check it out.
I know. I’m late for last week’s post, so this one will have to do double duty. But let me explain.
My husband had a total shoulder surgery last Wednesday. I don’t now if you know someone who’s had this particular procedure, but it makes life difficult during the recover. In his case, it is doubly so, since the surgery was done on his dominant side. So eating, washing, doing anything really, has been awkward. Everything is set up for him to use his left hand–he’s a lefty–and so everything is out of reach.
Having to do everything with one hand is awkward as well, like getting dressed or taking a shower. Unless you’ve had a shoulder issue of some sort, you don’t realize how much you use those muscles–even when you’re not using that arm.
In the meantime, I’ve finished my latest edit of Whiskey Jug Genie and of Gregor Thayne. One is a stand alone for my Sultonna Nadine books. The other is the next book for Esperance–after Ben of Blackstone’s Forge.
This was my first time through Gregor Thayne, and I’m happy to say it wasn’t as bad as I thought it might be. Yes, it needs work, and my editor will probably tear out her hair–or mine. But as a first read through, I was happy with the result.
Whiskey Jug Genie is just fun. And I’m so glad my husband came up with the idea. Since it isn’t part of a series, it is written under my pen name, Sultonna Nadine. Imagine, if you will, one of the djinn trapped in a whiskey jug for 200 years. He’d spent considerable time before this in the deep south of the United States and picked up quite a southern accent.
Now imagine him freed in modern day London, bound to the owner of his jug, who is an apothecary shop owner.
Next in Esperance will be Ben of Blackstone’s Forge.
Ben’s family has a way with iron, a particular talent which runs in the family. During his childhood, up until he went away to serve an apprenticeship with another forge, Ben had planned to marry Deborah. They’d always seen themselves together, as had their families.
But while he was away, something changed. The young woman will scarcely speak to him as they pass in the street. But no one can tell him why. His father keeps hinting he should find a wife. But the only woman he has ever wanted to marry was Deborah.
Deborah had always known she and Ben were meant for each other. But while she waited for him to return, something happened which she has kept secret even from her mother. She can’t marry Ben, or anyone else. Her father strongly suggests she at least go out with some young men suitable for her, but he doesn’t understand the situation. And she can’t explain.
So what are they to do when their parents arrange a marriage for them?
Can you believe it? This is the last Friday of August already. And summer is definitely having fun as the seasons move toward autumn. The temperatures here have been close to 100 F and the nights haven’t cooled off below the 70’s in days. I’ll be glad when it cools down a little.
But to celebrate the end of the month, for this weekend only, all of my books at Smashwords will be available for FREE! And that includes Master of the Fleet. If you like romance with a magical twist, give it a try.
Yes, you read that correctly. FREE BOOKSfor this weekend. Monday, they all go back to regular price. So if you’ve been wanting to try some of my books now is a good time to go for it.
In the meantime, try to stay cool. I know it’s difficult this time of year. With the sudden bursts of rain we’ve had the humidity is up and the mosquitoes are hungry. Stepping outside is like stepping into a sauna full of mosquitoes.
This has been a week. Still trying to sort out auto and home insurance. Still working on getting things arranged for my husband to retire and get ready for his surgery coming up in about a month.
So the well decided to run low on water.
Yes, we now have aerated water coming out of the tap, which is not a good thing. The question is, do we need to drill a new well or see if they can do something to fix this one?
But at least we have two new little kitties to keep us entertain. Names for now are Licorice and Spook, who are both black, as you may have guessed, and 4 months old. They moved in and took over. Miss Kitty, our long haired white kitty is annoyed. The Lugnut, our 1 year old puppy, is not sure about the whole affair. They’ve taken over his bed and the couch, so where is a dog to sleep? I’ll try to get some pictures later.
In the meantime, when I’m not stressed to the max, I’m editing on Old Flame. Yes, still. I know… I’ll cut it down as I go. And writing on Tiger’s Tempest.
And as for wizards…
Check out Master of the Fleet, by Sultonna Nadine. I could use someone around here who could control wind and water…
So what are you reading?
Drop me a line with suggestions.
Or go over to Amazon or Smashwordsand check out what I have to offer!
In the meantime, have fun. Enjoy the nice weather, if you’re here in the Southeast.
It’s the middle of August and here in Georgia school has started. And the start of school means new supplies, new clothes, new shoes, school fees… You know the drill. And around here, the schools publish a list of all the supplies your child will need to start school, which really adds up.
So here what I’m going to do!
For the next few weeks, I’m going to feature one book in each series over at Smashwords and offer if for–
FREE!
Yes, you read it correctly. This week, beginning this afternoon, Jareth, First Lord and Gambler’s Folly will each be FREE, as my gift to you.
Jareth, First Lord is the first book in the Esperance series, on a world where paranormal abilities abound, especially among the ruling class.
Gambler’s Folly features a high tech, futuristic world with shifters!
Now, what do I ask in return?
Please review the book on your favorite site. You can write a review at Smashwords or at Goodreads! And please, share the book with your friends.
Other than that, nothing at all. It costs you nothing, but it will mean a great deal to me.
