Hooray! I've finished the first draft of Vampire Guardian, which means I have PREORDER LINKS for you, as well as a CHAPTER ONE sneak peek. Look under the graphic below for the preorder links, and click here for the Chapter One peek, offered in easy BookFunnel download link for your preferred device. You can also find all that at any time on the book page on my website. We're looking at a June 15 release date, and yes, this will be considered a Club Atlantis book, which has become a sub-series within the Vampire Queen series world.
While I don't have a Bookstagram account (I can barely keep up with the social media I have now, lol) I've been playing with ideas inspired by it. I did the below picture earlier this month to visually demonstrate just how many characters from my other books are playing a part in Adan and Catriona's story.
For some reason, whenever the Fae get involved, the cast expands. Bound by the Vampire Queen and Night's Templar were the same way. For an author, that's a headache and a half, because I don't want to lose the connection with Adan and Catriona in the crowd, but I also don't want those side character appearances to be empty cameos. But the front end effort is worth the final result, if I do it right. I have plenty of Excedrin Migraine standing by to help get me through, lol. Plus the chocolate and Cherry Coke Zero shown!
So for years, I've been asked this question by my readers: "When will the Vampire Queen series be available on audio?" The only VQS book to date that has made it to that format is Nightfall, the story I co-authored with Desiree Holt. Well, Quinn and Selene's story is about to have company. I'm extremely happy to report that we are auditioning narrators now to bring the first two books, Vampire Queen's Servant and Mark of the Vampire Queen, to our audiobook audience!
Once the narrators are chosen, if all goes as it should, it's about 2-3 months to get each book ready and released on the audio distribution sites (including Audible). I'll keep you all posted on the schedule.
This development was made possible by Findaway Voices, a relatively new player on the audiobook market. They offer self-published authors like myself a more affordable way to bring our books to readers in audio format. With the Voices Share program, I pay 50% of the up front production cost and offer a bigger royalty share to the narrator (which seems very fair to me, since the appeal of his/her audio reading will do a lot to increase reader enjoyment of the book in that medium).
My intent is that the sales of the first two books will fund producing the next book in the series, and so on and so forth, until we can get the whole series out. Therefore, when it's time for these first two to release, I'll be doing a big promo push to let people know they're available. Anything you all feel like doing to help spread the word at that point will be very helpful, to ensure we can continue to produce more audiobooks for the series.
I'm so excited to be making positive steps toward offering my vampires in audio. FINALLY!
In March, we enjoyed having Joely Sue Burkhart as our Guest Author. During her FB Live on March 27, she entertained us with stories about her research and inspiration for her reverse harem series Their Vampire Queen. She also discussed her eclectic series list - MaleDom, FemDom, menage, polyamory, contemporary, paranormal and more. We were so glad to get to know her better.
So who's next on the guest list? The fabulous SASHA WHITE! I've been friends with Sasha many years, and was delighted when the group chose her as one of the authors they'd like to be part of the guest series. With fellow author TJ Michaels, she and I started the first "Erotic Trivia" game that became so popular at our shared conferences. We have spent more than one book signing within a rock's throw of one another's tables (actually, that would be chocolate throwing - we're not above pelting one another with candy during the slow times).
Here's her more "official" bio - After almost 20 years as a bartender/waitress/world traveler/avid reader, Sasha White decided to give writing a try. Her first novel, Bound, was released in 2006 by Berkley Heat, and she hasn’t looked back since. Sasha writes modern erotic fiction with an edge of kink, usually contemporary, with the occasional foray into paranormal and science fiction. Having published over thirty stories with publishers such as Kensington Aphrodisia, Berkley Heat, Avon, Black Lace, and Samhain Publishing, she's recognized as one the top authors of the genre. Born in Calgary and raised all over Western Canada, she is a Rocky Mountain girl at heart.
So come join us at the JWHMembersOnly Facebook group on April 24, 8pm EDT for Sasha's FB Live! I know we'll all have a blast. And in the meantime, check out her website for more about her available series. She has a new book in her Hunter Protection series coming up in May, Drake's Hunt. Here's my favorite cover in the series - I thought you all would enjoy looking at it! This is the same model I used for one of my Submissive Angel promo graphics (grin). Oh, and if you'd like a FREE Hunter Protection short story from Sasha, "Mountain Retreat," just subscribe to her VIP mailing list here. It's a good intro to her writing.
See you all on April 24th!
I've started doing my research for Neil and Abby's story, the next book in the Mistresses of the Board Room series. In Book 1, At Her Command, it was revealed that Abby lives under the shadow of a very difficult mental illness that both her grandmother and mother suffered. It has kept her from making any permanent bonds with a lover. However, since Neil pretty much decided he was over the moon for her from their first meeting, this Navy SEAL isn't letting anything stop him from proving she can count on him to love her through any challenge they have to face. And from what I'm reading about this mental illness, that challenge will be considerable.
Don't worry, though. As you all have hopefully found in my books with physically challenged heroes or heroines (Des in Worth the Wait, Rory in In His Arms, Dale in Unrestrained and Dana in Honor Bound), I believe it is possible to balance serious issues with the hope and joy we crave and need in our romances - and in life itself.
Find me online through my website email contact link (little envelope under Follow Me on the right side of home page) or email me directly at storywitch@storywitch.com. You can leave a question for me under my Author Profile on GoodReads. I'm on Twitter and Facebook (Author Page), and regularly stop in at the JWHMembersOnly fan group. I'm also on MeWe, if you prefer that platform to Facebook. If you'd like to see the pics that inspire my books, visit me on Pinterest, or check out my handful of videos on YouTube.
Finally, I'd love it if you followed me on Bookbub, Amazon or both, since that helps my books get increased visibility and recommendations on the site. And in return, you get heads up about releases and sales!
DIDN'T GET A RESPONSE? Responding to my readers, and doing so in a very timely manner (within 24-48 hours), is extremely important to me. So if you have sent a communication to me in any medium noted above and have not received a response, a technical glitch has occurred. Either your communication did not get through to me, or my response did not reach you. If you suspect that's the case, use one of the alternative methods to send me a "Hey, Joey, I sent you a note through email (or social media platform, etc). Did you get it?" message, and we'll make sure we sort it out. I will never intentionally ignore my readers!
HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING MY NEWSLETTER PAST YOUR SPAM FILTER? - Whenever I issue a newsletter, I will post about it on the social media platforms mentioned above, to ensure it reaches the widest number of people possible. So if you're following me on any of them, you'll get a heads up. Or you can put https://storywitch.com/newsletter/?latest as one of your Favorite links. You can click on it anytime to see if a new newsletter has been released. I try to get a new issue out during the first 7 days of every month.
Thank you so much for your support of my work!
12/15/2019 - Vampire Master - Book 16 of the Vampire Queen series
08/2019 - Naughty Bits - re-release as a self-published title in print and ebook.
07/2019 - Vampire Queen's Servant - re-release as a self-published title in print and ebook.
6/30/19 - The Problem with Witches - A Crossover novel of the Arcane Shot and Knights of the Board Room series
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Fall 2021 - Next Book in the Mistresses of the Board Room (title TBD) - Neil and Abby's story
06/15/2021 - Vampire Guardian, Book 17 of the Vampire Queen series
12/15/2020 - Re-release of Submissive Angel Christmas story with expanded content
09/30/2020 - In His Arms, Book XI of the Nature of Desire series (standalone)
06/15/2020 - At Her Command, Book 1 of the Mistresses of the Board Room series
GoodReads Blog - Whenever I have something half-way interesting to say (hopefully), I post it on my blog. Check out the latest, as well as the backlog of over 80 posts!
For my most up-to-date appearances info throughout the month, follow me on Twitter or "Like" my Author Page on Facebook - I'll keep you in the loop as things happen!
GoodReads Blog - Whenever I have something half-way interesting to say (hopefully), I post it on my blog. Check out the latest, as well as the backlog of over 80 posts.
For my most up-to-date appearances info throughout the month, follow me on MeWe, Twitter or "Like" my Author Page on Facebook - I'll keep you in the loop as things happen.
SEXY AND SASSY SIGNING 2020 - July 9-12 - next year's popular reader/author event will happen in Norfolk, VA. The theme is Sinful Fairy Tales! Click on the link above to find out more. You can also join the SASS Attendee group once you've registered.
NO CONFERENCES ON THE SCHEDULE RIGHT NOW - however, I'll keep you posted if and when there are! In the meantime, look under "EXTRA STUFF" below to find out how you can get some of the perks that meeting authors at a conference would offer - signed books, swag, etc.
Want a Kindle signature? My books are listed at the Authorgraph site, so if you'd like a "Kindlegraph", send me a request! Just go to Authorgraph.com, put Joey W. Hill in the search line, and it will pull up my books, with a "Request Authorgraph" button beneath each.
Want a signed bookplate for your print book and a bookmark? No need to be bummed about not seeing me at a book signing. Just shoot me an email at storywitch@PROTECTED with your mailing address and the title(s) of the book(s) for which you want a signature, and I'll send you personalized bookplates anytime, free of charge. And I always send it with a signed bookmark!
HAVE YOU CHECKED THE AUTHOR'S WEBSITE?
I am ALWAYS delighted to hear from my readers, and I never mind answering your questions. However, about 90% of the general questions I receive on email can be quickly answered on my website, www.storywitch.com. And the cool thing is you get your answer in the time it takes you to do a couple clicks, versus having to type up your question and send it to me, then wait for me to emerge from my writing cave and check my email.
A lot of authors experience this now. Because we have so much more of a presence at FB, Twitter, and the like, it's easy to forget that most authors still maintain a website where you can quickly get info. On my site, you can not only find BLURBS and FREE EXCERPTS for every book I've published, you can find SERIES ORDER, including recommendations on which ones can stand alone or need specific titles to be read first. Under the In the Works page, you'll find information about UPCOMING RELEASES and what's percolating (the popular "will you ever write a book about so-n-so" question would be answered there).
Just go to my website, storywitch.com, and enjoy your visit. It is specifically and deliberately designed not to be flashy or confusing. Just look at the drop down menus at the top for what you're seeking.
Want a SIGNED BOOKMARK? I have five beautiful bookmarks, each design representing one of my series: Knights of the Board Room, Nature of Desire, Vampire Queen, Arcane Shot, Daughters of Arianne. You can look at them here (click on the one you like for a larger view). Just shoot me an email at storywitch@storywitch.com with your mailing address and tell me which bookmark you want. I'll send you two of that design - one for you and one to share!
Want a SIGNED BOOK? Bummed because you can't make it to a signing? Just email me at storywitch@storywitch.com with 1) what book you want, 2) your mailing address, and 3) if you want me to personalize it to a particular name (Mary, Marie, Marissa, etc), or no personalization, just a signature and a cheery note. I'll shoot you an invoice and, once that's squared away, the book will be on its way to you!
Want a SIGNED BOOKPLATE? Want a bookplate for your favorite JWH book(s)? Just shoot me an email at storywitch@storywitch.com with your mailing address, the title(s) of the book(s), and I'll send you personalized bookplates anytime, free of charge. And I always send it with a signed bookmark!
Want a KINDLE SIGNATURE? My books are listed at the Authorgraph site, so if you'd like a "Kindlegraph", send me a request! Just go to Authorgraph.com, put Joey W. Hill in the search line, and it will pull up my books, with a "Request Authorgraph" button beneath each.
Want to read BONUS CONTENT STORIES revisiting Joey's characters? She has over a dozen FREE novellas/shorts with easy BookFunnel download links. You'll find them all under the Cantrips (Vignettes) menu item on her website.
Want Joey to visit your BOOKCLUB? She is available for online bookclub meetings and even sometimes in-person clubs, within a reasonable geographic range. Don't hesitate to ask! Just email her at storywitch@storywitch.com.
"I have a question."
Answer: "Have you checked my website?"
I am ALWAYS delighted to hear from my readers, and I never mind answering your questions. However, about 90% of the general questions I receive on email can be quickly answered on my website, www.storywitch.com. And the cool thing is you get your answer in the time it takes you to do a couple clicks, versus having to type up your question and send it to me, then wait for me to emerge from my writing cave and check my email.
A lot of authors experience this now. Because we have so much more of a presence at FB, Twitter, and the like, it's easy to forget that most authors still maintain a website where you can quickly get info. On my site, you can not only find BLURBS and FREE EXCERPTS for every book I've published, you can find SERIES ORDER, including recommendations on which ones can stand alone or need specific titles to be read first. Under the In the Works page, you'll find information about UPCOMING RELEASES and what's percolating (the popular "will you ever write a book about so-n-so" question would be answered there).
Just go to my website at storywitch.com, and enjoy your visit. It is specifically and deliberately designed not to be flashy or confusing. Just look at the drop down menus at the top for what you're seeking.
HAVE YOU CHECKED THE AUTHOR'S WEBSITE?
"I have a question." Answer: "Have you checked the author's website?"
I am ALWAYS delighted to hear from my readers, and I never mind answering your questions. However, about 90% of the general questions I receive on email can be quickly answered on my website. The cool thing is you get your answer in the time it takes you to do a couple clicks. Just look at the drop down menus at the top for what you're seeking. You'll find BUY LINKS, BLURBS and FREE EXCERPTS for every book I've published. You can also find SERIES ORDER, including recommendations on which books can stand alone or need specific titles to be read first. Under the In the Works page, you'll find information about UPCOMING RELEASES and what's percolating (the popular "will you ever write a book about so-n-so" question would be answered there).