Happy almost Valentine's Day! Are you ready to read the FREE novella about Ben and Marcie from Hostile Takeover (Knights of the Board Room series), and Cyn and Mick from the latest Mistresses of the Board Room book, At Her Pleasure? ROAD TRIP is finally ready for your reading pleasure! Click HERE to download it to your preferred device from the easy BookFunnel link. It was delightful to spend time with these four. We had laughter, sexy moments, and even a little bit of a tearjerker scene - the good kind.
In case you're looking for this in the future, it's also been added to the library of bonus content short stories and novellas at the Cantrips (Vignette) page on my website. If you want to talk about the story with me and other readers, there's a Spoiler Post at the FB JWHMembersOnly group, where we've been having some lively exchanges about it.
Scott has started on the Vampire's Choice cover (he says Merc's wings are a TOTAL bitch, lol), but back in December he'd already put together some mockups on Vera's cover. Vera is our final Mistresses of the Board Room heroine to get her story, which is planned for a Fall 2024 release. In January, I offered these concepts to my social media platforms as a test run to see which one the readers liked the most. Two came pretty close to one another in winning the top spot - Cover A and Cover C. As a result, the final version will be one of them. However, don't worry if your favorite doesn't get chosen. Because both were popular, the image that doesn't get the cover will still show up in teasers later this year!
Vera's story is rounding itself out in my brain, but her hero has a very unexpected backstory. As a result, I'm letting it percolate a while longer before I create a blurb to share. But needless to say, I'm curious about where the story will take us. What I can tell you is the hero has not been introduced in this or any of my other series, so he'll be brand new to all of us. More soon!
Though all the books in the Mistresses of the Board Room series can stand alone, many of us like to see the relationships between the main characters build over the life of the series. If you're one of those, click on the MBR link or the individual books below to catch up with everyone before Vera's story!
While Scott is wrestling with the graphic designer's nightmare of making wings look natural on the Vampire's Choice cover, the story itself is telegraphing other challenges to me. There are going to be a LOT of characters from the Vampire Queen series involved in it. Because I wasn't smart enough to build a series bible from Book 1 going forward, I've been piecing one together as I have time (four words which pretty much confirm how inadequate this series bible currently is, lol). Therefore, it's likely I'll put together a small beta team of Vampire Queen series experts to review the draft when it's ready for that step.
At some point in the weeks ahead, I'll throw out fun Q&A's and quizzes on my MeWe and FB pages so 1) readers can test their VQS knowledge and 2) I can see who has the interest (and patience) to be part of that team. So, if you're an avid VQS fan and the idea of being part of a tediously detail-oriented beta team is your preferred brand of masochism (grin), keep your eye on that as we're going forward. If you're not on social media and really want to be considered, shoot me an email at storywitch@storywitch.com.
Just as a reminder of who's who in Vampire's Choice, we were introduced to Ruth in Vampire Guardian, the latest VQS book. She's Adan's sister. Her hero in Vampire's Choice, Merc, is part incubus, angel and human. Possibly some other things, too. We submitted DNA to one of those ancestry places, but apparently they're too freaked out to answer - at least so far 😵😱😈.
Merc was introduced in Medusa’s Heart, a non-series title. A big chunk of Vampire's Choice will happen at the Circus, a setting which is also pivotal in Medusa’s Heart.
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As prep for Vampire's Choice, I've been re-reading Medusa and John Pierce's story. MH is a long and complicated story (yes, even for me, lol). It was essentially two books under one cover. Part One was dedicated to JP's efforts to win Medusa's trust, a necessarily slow process, based on what she'd endured. An Amazon reviewer (who also happens to be the wonderful author Kate Douglas) noted the first portion of the book was "the most erotic foreplay ever written, as JP carefully seduces a woman he has loved as long as he can remember. Convincing Medusa to trust and then actually accept that this man can love her, without wanting to use or misuse her, is such a tender love story that I sometimes found myself smiling while I was reading the pages."
Part Two of Medusa's Heart was what happened to them after that, the challenges they faced together, with intersections with the vampires and angels from my Vampire Queen and Daughters of Arianne series, respectively.
Thinking about Valentine's Day plans with your significant other? How about enjoying a hot audio book together? Or give yourself the gift of a solo romantic/indulgent evening! Either option is a lovely way to celebrate. Skim my full audio library here.
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 reviews or direct recommendation/discussion in online groups, or one-on-one to friends and family. It is so tremendously appreciated! Have a wonderful Valentine's Day, however you choose to spend it. 💜💙♥💗🧡
Time to check out THIS MONTH's FEATURED EBOOKS - download one or more today!
FEATURED EBOOKS! CLICK THE COVER OR TITLE TO DOWNLOAD.
Xavier gives us an age gap, surprise pregnancy hockey romance that's a first in series! Amber has a BDSM menage story where two husbands take their wife in hand to help her rediscover her sexy side. And Alyssa gives us a first-in-series dark, reverse harem romance with sexy Doms and a wild-child woman with fantasies she can't deny. Xavier and Amber's books are free on KU (4.99 or 0.99 otherwise, respectively) and Alyssa's book is currently free wide.
[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
Summer 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 have much time to blog 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 as well as myself 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!Â
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 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, remember a lot of questions can be quickly answered on my website. 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, 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, you'll also find FREE BONUS CONTENT, including short stories/novellas and interviews revisiting them.Â
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?Â
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.
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