Yes, I do love a cartwheel emoji. If you can't physically do something, you can at least emoji it, lol. So far the wonderful feedback from ARC reviewers has reflected the spirit of this response, offered by Dotty W:
Universal Vendor Link * Amazon * Kobo * iBooks * Nook * Google * Chapter One Preview
Here's some of the other early feedback:
“Vampire's Choice is one of my favourite books in this series. Be forewarned, if this is your first book, you might end up finding all the previous books and reading them. The BDSM is delicious. The characters are fantastic. Highly recommend this reader to erotic romance readers who enjoy vampires and angels with a bite.” --La Crimson Femme Reviews, 5 stars
"This story moved me deeply..." --In My Humble Opinion Reviews, 5 stars
"Once again, Joey has given us an amazing story and moved the VQ series further into our hearts..." --ARC reviewer
So Ruth and Merc's story is FINALLY HERE! Have you started reading? Did you read any of the previous books to prepare for their arrival? If you're already pretty familiar with the VQ world, you likely didn't need to do so, but I hope the revisits were fun. I had to do a lot of re-reading and skimming of previous books to check the continuity of characters, timelines and story arc, and I enjoyed spending time with characters I hadn't seen in a while.
And remember, if you have read NONE of the Vampire Queen series books but want to do so, Book 1, Vampire Queen's Servant, is a permafree FIRST IN SERIES full length novel. You can grab it here anytime from your preferred vendor or at this BookFunnel link (book is not free at Nook - they don't let us do permafrees there, but the BF link can give you a format that works for it).
One of the fun things we did on release day on my social media pages - JoeyWHillAuthor page, JWHMembersOnly fan group and MeWe - was to guess who said the quotes listed below. How about you? Test your knowledge! I'll put the answers underneath the graphic that follows.
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“You can do this. He needs you, and you are better at being needed than anyone I’ve ever met in my life.”
“He thanked me for my hospitality and said if I ever hurt you, he’d stake me out in the sunlight and happily watch me burn. I kissed him goodbye until his toes curled and he couldn’t walk without embarrassing himself. Maybe we should invite him to join us for Christmas.”
“Your war is over, though you have fought so long you cannot see it yet. What I can give you now is rest. Let me protect you for a while. Do me this honor, and I will not fail you. I swear it, even if I have to destroy my own spirit to make it so.”
“I can hear you, except when you look away from me and lower your voice. But I have a sense for knowing what people say, even if I don’t pick it up exactly.”
“So one of your submissives ducking her head to mutter ‘over-bearing bastard’ doesn’t go unnoticed?”
"Not a chance."
“Come home when you’re ready, but come home. And when you do, I’m going to make you pay for every tear she’s shed for you.”
“Just because your Master is a clueless idiot is no reason for you to cater to it. It's not unrealistic to expect my love in exchange for your exceptional loyalty, devotion and unconditional service. Help the scientist in me remember that I am man and Master. The man who loves you back.”
ANSWERS: 1 – Malachi to Elisa, Vampire Instinct, 2 – Lyssa to Jacob, talking about Gideon, Mark of the Vampire Queen, 3 – Mason to Jessica, Beloved Vampire, 4 – Kaela and Garron, Elusive Hero, 5 – Daegan to Gideon, Vampire Trinity, 6 – Brian to Debra, Scientific Method
In late fall (if I stay on schedule) we’ll be returning to the world of the Mistresses of the Board Room. Vera, the fifth and final Mistress, needs her story told! I have SO many notes for AT HER WILL, I can’t even wrap my mind around a blurb that does it justice yet. It’s still working itself out, and what’s unfolding isn’t like anything else I’ve written before. The premise does remind me of the unexpected turn that Marius’s story took in Truly Helpless, though it’s a lot less dark than that (thankfully for Vera and her hero!).
I do have one thing I can share - the hero’s nickname. ♥ REV ♥ There are a couple reasons for that nickname, and you’ll find them out (as will I, lol) as the book gets more organized. I should have more to share about Vera and Rev within the next month. Stay tuned!
In the meantime, if you want to dive into the Mistresses of the Board Room, catch up on the ones you haven’t yet read, or re-read your favorites, you can find all vendor links and their descriptions here (they can each be read as a standalone):
At Her Command: CEO heroine, bodyguard/former SEAL hero, suspense subplot
At Her Service: CFO heroine dealing with mental illness, active SEAL hero
At Her Call: Mute heroine (tech/nerd girl!), sexy biker hero
At Her Pleasure: Sadist Domme heroine, cop hero, suspense subplot
To celebrate Vampire Choice's release, in the July newsletter I offered another giveaway to my newsletter readers - THREE of my Vampire Queen series print books OR a $50 Amazon Gift Card, winner's choice. To enter, readers just had to email me and describe their favorite JWH book in 10 words or less. Some of the entries were as follows:
Moody alpha vampire hunter - Smart mouth - Master and Mistress- Sparks everywhere. -- Vampire Mistress, particularly Gideon, the human servant of two incomparable vampires.
Icy Mistress falls for chivalrous but dominating master. -- Ice Queen, Marguerite and Tyler's story in the Nature of Desire series (FREE gateway-to-series book, btw).
In darkness and silence, the heart and soul shine loud. -- At Her Call, Skye and Tiger's story in the Mistresses of the Board Room series.
And our randomly chosen winner's entry, Michelle B: A vampire legend is her last chance for hope... Appropriately, this refers to Vampire Instinct, the story of Ruth's parents, Mal and Elisa. Congratulations, Michelle, and thank you to everyone who sent me entries. I loved reading your "in a nutshell" view of my characters and their stories!
I really loved these two, so let me share one of my favorite memes that reflects the tone of their relationship. Ruth never backs down from a challenge - even when she probably should, lol.
I say it in each newsletter, but it continues to be true at every level. THANK YOU for the many ways you all support my work, not only by purchasing my books, but by spreading the love to other readers, through posting reviews, participating in book discussions in online groups, or recommending my work to friends and family. It is so tremendously appreciated, and the best kind of marketing any author can have!
Now let's check out THIS MONTH's FEATURED EBOOKS!
FEATURED EBOOKS! CLICK THE COVER OR TITLE TO DOWNLOAD.
To the question, "Would you prefer to meet a male stranger or a bear in the woods?" Kitty has brought us an answer: "What if he's both?" Lil has another ultra spicy, tongue-in-cheek romp in her Cloned Heat world. Daisy gives us an enemies-to-lovers romantic suspense - one of my favorite tropes! Finally, Eva has a forbidden love between a fairy princess and a human hero. Hope you enjoy these! (Note: some featured ebooks may require newsletter sign up.)
[Reminder: Books that are free or with sale prices may be temporary, so grab them now!]
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
RECENT AND UPCOMING RELEASES
Fall 2024 - At Her Will, a Mistresses of the Board Room series novel
07/31/2024 - Vampire's Choice, a Vampire Queen series novel
11/30/2023 - At Her Pleasure, a Mistresses of the Board Room series novel
06/30/2023 - Ignition Sequence, a Nature of Desire series novel
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 - I don't blog much these days, but I maintain a library of over 80 posts at my GoodReads blog. Go browse and find out my thoughts on a past topic that interests you!
Online Appearances - I'm always posting updates and inviting comments on my MeWe, Twitter or Facebook Author Page! We'd also love to have you join us on the JWHMembersOnly Facebook fan site. The members and I routinely post content related to my books and our shared love of the erotic romance genre.
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.
2023 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
No conferences this year, but look under the Extra Stuff section for ways to get a signed book or swag from me anyway!
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 seven beautiful bookmarks, each design representing one of my series: Knights of the Board Room, Nature of Desire, Vampire Queen, Arcane Shot, Daughters of Arianne, Mistresses of the Board Room, and Naughty Bits. 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! And yes, I WILL mail bookmarks to international readers. NOTE: some of these show previous cover editions, but hopefully that doesn't detract from their appeal!
Want a SIGNED BOOK? 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 send 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 email me 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. I always send it with a signed bookmark!
Want to read BONUS CONTENT STORIES revisiting my characters? I have over a dozen FREE novellas/shorts with easy BookFunnel download links. You'll find them all under the Cantrips (Vignettes) menu item on my website.
Want me to visit your BOOKCLUB? I'm available for online bookclub meetings and even sometimes in-person clubs, within a reasonable geographic range. Don't hesitate to ask! Just email me 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, remember a lot of questions can be quickly answered on my website. Just look at the dropdown menus at the top for what you're seeking. You'll find BUY LINKS, BLURBS and FREE EXCERPTS for my books, as well as SERIES ORDER, and recommendations on which books can stand alone or need specific titles to be read first. If you particularly loved a series or specific characters, there's FREE BONUS CONTENT, including short stories/novellas and interviews revisiting them.
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 some of my books, visit me on Pinterest, or check out my handful of videos on YouTube.
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, 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.
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