I apparently make vlogs now! I have no idea what the world is coming to, but I am making a commitment to post three vlogs a month for the next year. We'll see how it goes.
In this one, I review 2016, state some of my accomplishments, and uh ... Hang out with some cats? I also look ahead to January 2017, where I'll be um ... Hanging out with more cats?
Watch the video. It's funny and stuff.
But seriously, if anyone wants a review copy of any of my books, I will happily send you a mobi or epub. Just tell me the title and give me your email address and it's yours! All I ask is that you actually review it within two months (amazon, goodreads, your own blog, whichever!).
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Happy New Year!
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Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Monday, December 2, 2013
New Goals and BONUS: Hipstopia 2 Excerpt!
I did it again - went overboard with the goal creation. But hey, if I aim high and only accomplish half of what I set out to do, then at least I accomplished half of an insanely long goal list, right? Right.
So, I'm aiming for two self-published releases next year. Hipstopia 2 is a definite (and no, it won't be called Hipstopia 2 once I can come up with a better title). The Unanswerable I would really like to get out in October - because horror books in October? Yes, please!
I want to edit everything I currently have on my plate next year. This means editing five works - on top of trying to grow my own proofreading business. But I need to get this stuff edited - otherwise, it's never going to see the light of day (and that would make me sad).
I also want to write The Underground (Unseries #2) and Rioss Origins (Rioss #0.5).
Basically, this is a Holiday Wish List to my future self. Please self, do all the things!
For those of you who read this whole blog post, I have a surprise for you! It's an excerpt from Hipstopia 2. This is from Murphy himself, folks. He and Jay will be sharing the spotlight in this duel narrative novel.
Murphy
Before all of this had started, there had been a lightness to her intense, brown eyes. The air of nonchalance even came across in the way she stepped, sure-footed and buoyant. I never saw that anymore, the lightness had been destroyed by something feral, something sinister... something that I had created.
I stared at the glass of whiskey she placed on my desk. Her fingernails were chipped, skin cracking in pink, raw hangnails. She pushed the glass towards me. The golden liquid sloshed around the cold stones Sky had tossed in.
"Why did you let him go?" She asked again. It was the hundredth time, and every time her dark red lips formed the words, I wanted to shudder. There was such contempt and disdain behind the way she spoke.
Looking up, I met her eyes. Fearless and fierce, none of that girl who thought she could change the world. This was because of me, because of what I had made us do... because of all the destruction we made together. "Because I couldn't stand killing him."
She rolled her eyes and knelt down next to me, making our eyes level. Her breath reeked of yesterday's wine, and her eyeliner was smeared along the edges of her eyes. The white and black striped suit coat, her uniform, was too sophisticated for this moment. I reached out and nudged one of the edges down off her shoulder, revealing white skin in desperate need of sun. The white v-neck underneath was better made for her, simple and pure. At least, the her that used to exist.
"You're in charge now, Murphy." Her words circled around my head, but I couldn't listen. "You have to make the tough decisions, even if it means killing someone you love."
Sky placed a single finger on my knee, tapping once, twice, three times before she stood up. My hand fell away from her shoulder. Sky adjusted her jacket and ran her fingers through her cropped, black hair. I remember when it used to be long. Before everything. "Even if it means killing me."
So, I'm aiming for two self-published releases next year. Hipstopia 2 is a definite (and no, it won't be called Hipstopia 2 once I can come up with a better title). The Unanswerable I would really like to get out in October - because horror books in October? Yes, please!
I want to edit everything I currently have on my plate next year. This means editing five works - on top of trying to grow my own proofreading business. But I need to get this stuff edited - otherwise, it's never going to see the light of day (and that would make me sad).
I also want to write The Underground (Unseries #2) and Rioss Origins (Rioss #0.5).
Basically, this is a Holiday Wish List to my future self. Please self, do all the things!
For those of you who read this whole blog post, I have a surprise for you! It's an excerpt from Hipstopia 2. This is from Murphy himself, folks. He and Jay will be sharing the spotlight in this duel narrative novel.
Murphy
Before all of this had started, there had been a lightness to her intense, brown eyes. The air of nonchalance even came across in the way she stepped, sure-footed and buoyant. I never saw that anymore, the lightness had been destroyed by something feral, something sinister... something that I had created.
I stared at the glass of whiskey she placed on my desk. Her fingernails were chipped, skin cracking in pink, raw hangnails. She pushed the glass towards me. The golden liquid sloshed around the cold stones Sky had tossed in.
"Why did you let him go?" She asked again. It was the hundredth time, and every time her dark red lips formed the words, I wanted to shudder. There was such contempt and disdain behind the way she spoke.
Looking up, I met her eyes. Fearless and fierce, none of that girl who thought she could change the world. This was because of me, because of what I had made us do... because of all the destruction we made together. "Because I couldn't stand killing him."
She rolled her eyes and knelt down next to me, making our eyes level. Her breath reeked of yesterday's wine, and her eyeliner was smeared along the edges of her eyes. The white and black striped suit coat, her uniform, was too sophisticated for this moment. I reached out and nudged one of the edges down off her shoulder, revealing white skin in desperate need of sun. The white v-neck underneath was better made for her, simple and pure. At least, the her that used to exist.
"You're in charge now, Murphy." Her words circled around my head, but I couldn't listen. "You have to make the tough decisions, even if it means killing someone you love."
Sky placed a single finger on my knee, tapping once, twice, three times before she stood up. My hand fell away from her shoulder. Sky adjusted her jacket and ran her fingers through her cropped, black hair. I remember when it used to be long. Before everything. "Even if it means killing me."
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Hipstopia Cover Reveal!
The month has finally come when my next novelette/novella is released (is 110 pages a novelette or a novella? Whatever, it’s 110 pages, you decide)!
Hipstopia is 20 days away from release – TWENTY! All the exclamation points!
Since we’re 20 days away, it was only appropriate to finally reveal the cover. I’m not going to take away from Jaclyn’s thunder at JC’s Book Haven – which means you guys should take the trek over to her blog and see the cover :)
Expect another blog post when the goodreads giveaway goes live!
Hipstopia will be out in paperback and available on Kindle on July 22, 2013.
Hipstopia is 20 days away from release – TWENTY! All the exclamation points!
Since we’re 20 days away, it was only appropriate to finally reveal the cover. I’m not going to take away from Jaclyn’s thunder at JC’s Book Haven – which means you guys should take the trek over to her blog and see the cover :)
Expect another blog post when the goodreads giveaway goes live!
Hipstopia will be out in paperback and available on Kindle on July 22, 2013.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
First Month of a New Release and Goodreads Giveaway
As a new author, I thought it might be interesting to look
at the first month release and talk about my experiences with self-publishing. I think your first book should be the book that you make mistakes with - not in grammar or typos, mind you, but with the strategy behind the release. This is something that I learned more by doing - with advice from some friends.
What I would have done differently:
I would say: Decently.
It was released partway into December, so it didn't even have a full month. The sales break down is below.
Total sales: 17
Sales I know were from family: 7
Promotional Copies: 2 (not included in total sales)
I wasn't expecting "My Summer Vacation by Terrance Wade" to blow up. I am honestly pleased that 10 sales were not to family members (though I love my family's support). Must mean I'm doing something right.
More planning will go into publishing The Unanswerable, as my first novella. It's funny how vastly different these two stories are. Terrance Wade, the kidnapped 7-year-old who believes he's on an adventure to save the world, vs. Matthew, a man who struggles to keep his family alive at the end of the world.
Enter to win
What I would have done differently:
- Set a release date and get the paperback and kindle version released on the same day
- Have a few proof copies to give away a month before the release date, instead of after the release date
- Advertise better - share excerpts, create a blog hop or tour, get the word out there - submit to bloggers
- Set up my Amazon Author page in advance - instead of after the release (which, I will never have to do again)
- Set up the information on goodreads in advance so that the release can be put on new release lists - and do an early giveaway copy
I would say: Decently.
It was released partway into December, so it didn't even have a full month. The sales break down is below.
Total sales: 17
Sales I know were from family: 7
Promotional Copies: 2 (not included in total sales)
- Kindle: 8
- Smashwords: 5
- Amazon Paperback: 4
I wasn't expecting "My Summer Vacation by Terrance Wade" to blow up. I am honestly pleased that 10 sales were not to family members (though I love my family's support). Must mean I'm doing something right.
More planning will go into publishing The Unanswerable, as my first novella. It's funny how vastly different these two stories are. Terrance Wade, the kidnapped 7-year-old who believes he's on an adventure to save the world, vs. Matthew, a man who struggles to keep his family alive at the end of the world.
Goodreads Book Giveaway
My Summer Vacation by Terrance Wade
by R. A. Desilets
Giveaway ends February 01, 2013.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.
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