Less than two weeks to release day!! But don't forget, you can go ahead and preorder Vampire Guardian now, so it will show up on your device promptly on June 15 (links below blanket graphic). Those of you who enjoy favorite character appearances from other books/series are going to get the full ice cream sundae with a cherry on top when it comes to this story. You might recall in the April newsletter, I posted a pic of the stack of past books containing characters who would play key roles in Adan and Catriona's tale. Those included Vampire Mistress/Vampire Trinity, featuring reader favorites Daegan, Anwyn and Gideon. So how about a giveaway that involves those three, PLUS Catriona and Adan?
GIVEAWAY: In celebration of the release of Vampire Guardian, I'll be giving away the PLUSH BLANKET shown below, featuring the Vampire Trinity cover, PLUS a signed print copy of Vampire Guardian. Interested? Here's how you enter (open to international):
1) Follow me on Amazon, BookBub OR GoodReads, if you aren't already.
2) Between now and June 15, share your feelings about my Vampire Queen series with someone. Can be a friend, family member, bookclub, online group, stranger at the grocery store, etc. It can be face to face, through email, or on a social media platform. Totally on the honor system. It just has to happen between now and June 15 (not someone you've told in the past, though I thank you for that profusely!).
Email me at storywitch@storywitch.com, letting me know you've done 1 and 2. And that's it. You're entered! I'll draw a winner on June 16. Oh, and as an additional perk, if you want me to send you OR someone you've told about the series a couple of my beautiful Vampire Queen series bookmarks, just include the mailing info so I can do that (only for the purposes of the mailing, not used for ANY other marketing purposes).
If you're on MeWe or Facebook, I'll be doing some posts/teasers about the writing of the book between now and June 15. On June 15 itself, I'll have the usual full day of celebration posts on the FB JWHMembersOnly group, plus a multi-author release day party at the Social Butterfly Party Room from 6-8pm EDT. I'll finish up the day with a FB Live 8:30-9:30pm EDT at JWHMembersOnly. So be sure and come out to join us if you can!
PREORDER LINKS FOR VAMPIRE GUARDIAN
Note on Print Format (Amazon) - Proof is on order and due to be delivered shortly. If everything looks good, we'll put it up for sale immediately the way we usually do, so that those who prefer the print format can order and receive it in time for the official ebook release date. I'll announce the print link on social media when it goes live AND update this page here. No plans for audio at this time, but see section on the Vampire Queen series and audio format, further on in this newsletter issue.
[Regarding The Vampire Queen series] "...easily the most superbly written books I've ever read, and I've read hundreds of books. I can't recommend them enough. Treat yourself well and please begin the series." -- Reader Twitter Review
Don't forget, Vampire Instinct, a standalone in the Vampire Queen series, is FREE until June 15! For someone who hasn't read any other books in the series, I believe it's the best standalone "prep" book for Vampire Guardian, since Adan, the hero of Vampire Guardian, is Mal and Elisa's son (and they are the hero/heroine of Vampire Instinct). It also offers a good basic introduction to the structure of the Vampire Queen world. That said, if a reader feels inspired to read other books in the series after reading Vampire Instinct, I will not object (grin). Vendor download links are below the graphic.
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Reading is essential to keeping my writing voice fresh and energized, so no matter how crazy editing, marketing or domestic life gets, I keep an eclectic reading stack going. I wrote a GoodReads blog about this, plus shared some of the books that made a marked impression upon me these past couple months, in case you want to add to your own TBR list.
We're getting closer! Thanks to JWHMembersOnly fan group feedback on the initial audition, I requested a second audition from one female narrator, and a new audition from a male. If they both come back as good as it seems they will, it's going to be a TOUGH choice.
A little insight into the audiobook process. When I was collecting reader thoughts, several of you mentioned liking it when the main characters are read by different narrators. While that is a delightful idea, it's twice the narrator cost and a much higher production cost. Way beyond my budget, I'm afraid, usually shouldered by a major publisher or a much more famous author with deeper pockets than mine, lol. But hopefully we'll be able to choose the right voice, where having a single narrator will be sufficient for a satisfying listening experience!
Fingers crossed, by our next newsletter I'll be able to report we've selected a narrator and production of Vampire Queen's Servant in audio has begun! Supposedly that process takes about 2-3 months from start of production to distribution to the audio vendors, like Audible. My intent is that the audio sales from each book will fund producing the next book in the series, and so on and so forth, until we can FINALLY get the whole series out!
We had a little snag with our guest author day in May, when Kylie Scott had to cancel due to a nasty head cold. The up side is we can look forward to her rescheduling with us for a future time. As noted last month, Kylie writes delightful hot romances featuring sexy bartenders, movie stars and more, who meet up with contemporary heroines who are just the right match for them. She left some lovely posts with us on the JWHMembersOnly group on May 29 if you'd like to check those out - just search on her name. I'll keep everyone posted on her new FB Live date with us!
So who's up for the month of JUNE? Our dear author friend and group favorite, Elizabeth SaFleur. Elizabeth's Elite Doms (MaleDom), Shakedown (Erotic Romance) and Justice series (FemDomme) are wonderful glitzy and glam stories with very personal, sexy and appealing heroes and heroines. Elizabeth herself is a warm and vibrant personality, plus a successful businesswoman and recreational dancer/performer who has taught pole dancing and been in burlesque shows. I've had the pleasure of spending time with her at conferences, so I know firsthand how delightful and entertaining she is.
Here's her more "official" bio - Elizabeth writes award-winning romance that dares to “go there” from 28 wildlife-filled acres, which she shares with her husband and one very spoiled Westie. When not immersed in books, she can be found dancing or drinking good Virginia wine—not necessarily in that order. [Note from Joey - I recommend subscribing to her newsletter specifically because of her monthly "character conversations" - they never fail to make me laugh! Her FB group, Elizabeth's Playroom is also a great community.]
So come join us at the JWHMembersOnly Facebook group on June 26, 8pm ET for Elizabeth's FB Live!
Now that Vampire Guardian is officially DONE, I'm doing a couple weeks of heavy marketing for the book and then I'll start writing Neil and Abby's story, the next book in the Mistresses of the Board Room series. When I wrote The Barbecue free vignette early this year, it was tough not to let the few scenes with the two of them take over. Their chemistry is strong, as the quote below shows, and I love feeling that vibe well before the book's first page is even written. And we now have a title for their story!
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 - At Her Service, Book 2 in the Mistresses of the Board Room
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)
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.
2022 SASS CONFERENCE - JULY 28-31, 2022 - NORFOLK, VA - No conferences scheduled in 2021, but I'll definitely be doing this one in 2022. Be sure and go join the FB page so you can register, make hotel reservations, etc. I'll look forward to seeing you all there!
In the meantime, in lieu of conference appearances, 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).
