"Joey always brings you the beauty of the human heart, and I love her for it. She writes hope. "
--Amazon Review
So how have you been liking Rory and Daralyn's story? I want to say a BIG THANK YOU to you all, because it hit the #1 for New Releases in our genre on Amazon. That was a first, and a very exciting thing. Even more special to me was the early feedback many of you sent, both readers and professional reviewers, which included quotes like I listed above, and here:
"This romance is a gentle breeze, swaying the kink hammock for readers to lay back and enjoy the ride." --La Crimson Femme blogspot
"Loved JWH's ability express the needs of the soul while capturing the rapture of our erotic appetite...she gets it perfect EVERY time." -- Amazon Review
If you haven't grabbed your copy, here are all the links. It's also available in print at Amazon (other print vendors should also be offering it soon, if they're not already). I hope you all enjoy Daralyn and Rory as much as these readers have!
No audio version in the works right now; if that changes, you all will be the first to know!
If you weren't able to join us on September 30 for all the release day activities on the JWH Members Only FB page, but would like to see what was discussed, you can visit anytime and look at those back posts. I've listed the direct links to a few in particular that might interest you, if you want to learn more about the "behind the scenes" of writing Rory and Daralyn's story. Remember you need to "Join" the JWHMembersOnly group to get to them. That's easy enough, though, and you can un-Join right after if you wish.
Why did I want to write a paraplegic hero?
How my background with Carolina small towns helped create Rory and Daralyn's world.
The music that contributed to In His Arms - and my characters' theme songs!
My research process to accurately portray a paraplegic Dom hero.
FB Live talk with me - That same night, I did a FB Live with everyone on my Author page (no Joining required). It's available for viewing HERE. I didn't ramble - mostly. Public speaking will never be my forte, but I hope you enjoy watching me stammer through it, lol.
I am currently busy prepping Submissive Angel for a Christmastime release. This M/m story, featuring Robert and Ange, was originally released by Riptide Publishing, and returned to me in September. Because there were some loose ends and unanswered questions about Ange's past, I decide to go ahead and expand the story, so those who bought the original will get that, plus "the sequel," so to speak. What I've written so far has already doubled the original 20k size, and I expect by the time I'm done, we'll have a nice, much longer novella, probably around 50-60k. Despite the expanded length, I do plan to keep the price at $0.99 for at least the first year of re-release (rather than my usual $2.99 lengthy novella price) as a nod to those who were kind enough to buy the original version/anthology. Barring any domestic catastrophes, I hope to give you all an official December release date soon, and a glimpse at the beautiful new cover.
ARE YOU WRITING A FREE VIGNETTE AROUND CHRISTMASTIME AS USUAL? Yes! When time allows (and I wish I could figure out how to clone myself so that would always be true) I like to give you all a free story once a year, on or close to the Christmas holiday. If you've read At Her Command, the first book in my Mistresses of the Board Room series (a spinoff from my Knights of the Board Room series), you know at the end of the book there's a reference to a barbecue at Dale and Athena's home (hero/heroine of Unrestrained). I intended to include it in At Her Command, but there ended up being so much story content for that barbecue, I decided to leave it out and do it later as a free vignette for my readers. My intent is to have that ready to offer in January, a way to stave off the post-holiday doldrums.
After finishing these two pieces, I'll start on the next full length, which will be a new addition to my Vampire Queen series. "Finally!" my paranormal readers yell, since 2020 has been all about the contemporaries. But remember, in 2019, our contemporary readers had to put up with three paranormals in a row (two of which were VQS books), so fair is fair, lol.
The newest VQS book will feature Catriona, the Fae Lord Keldwyn's ward. We first met her in Bound by the Vampire Queen, a dryad that Jacob and Lyssa freed from her tree form. We saw her again in Night's Templar. Her hero is going to be Adan, the son of Mal and Elisa of Vampire Instinct. Adan has never been mentioned in any of the books. For a long time, I wasn't sure what gender Mal and Elisa's baby was going to be, then a key suggestion by a reader sparked the idea that they would have twins. Adan's sister is Ruth, who will likely end up with Merc of Medusa's Heart.
I already have the opening of Adan and Catriona's story written. It starts in Club Atlantis, where Catriona is currently living, under the Fae and Council-sanctioned protection of Daegan and Anwyn. Adan has come to Club Atlantis for a specific purpose, but when he crosses paths with Catriona, he decides he might want to linger, even after his intended business is concluded. And yes, based on the setting, we will get to see some familiar faces from the previous books--some expected, some surprises!
Since I'm Wiccan, Halloween is a very special and sacred holiday to me, a time when the Veil is thin between our world and the next reality for our loved ones, a time of endings as well as beginnings. One thing I love about my faith is the openness to embracing and enjoying other holiday traditions, like the good fun of telling scary stories on that night. I was thinking about books that would make good Halloween reads, and the first one that jumped into my head was Salem's Lot by Stephen King. When I read that book in my teens, it scared the bejesus out of me. I didn't go to sleep without looking under my bed for six weeks. What utter good that would do, I have no idea - logically, looking under your bed seems like it gives whatever is under there an easier shot at grabbing you, but that's why they say fear is the mind-killer. Thank goodness for Fright Night and sexy Chris Sarandon, followed by Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake series. Otherwise, I might not have realized vampires could be seriously hot, lol.
I hope you have a good mix of traditions--and some good stories--to enjoy and celebrate your Halloween night. Though conventional wisdom says I should offer a protective blessing like, "don't let the scary things bite," we are erotic romance readers. Sometimes we WANT to be bitten by scary things, lol. Happy Samhain!
While the 2020 SASS conference was cancelled, it is on schedule for 2021, in the same great location and hotel. You can register and make your hotel reservations now! Mark your calendars for July 8-11, 2021. I can't wait to see you all! At this moment, I don't have plans for other 2021 conferences, but if that changes, I'll let you all know.
Remember, you can 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 also leave a question for me under my Author Profile on GoodReads. I'm on Facebook under Joey W. Hill, and you can visit the JWHMembersOnly FB fan forum group here. I'm @JoeyWHill on Twitter, and my Pinterest boards related to the books are here.
I'd also 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!
HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING MY NEWSLETTER PAST YOUR SPAM FILTER? - You can also like my FB page or follow me on Twitter. Whenever I issue a newsletter, I will post the updated link to it on those platforms, to make sure it reaches the widest number of people possible. 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.
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 - direct email, FB, GoodReads or Twitter - 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 communication methods to send me a "Hey, Joey, I sent you a note through email (or FB, or a tweet, etc). Did you get it?" message, and we'll make sure we sort it out. I will never intentionally ignore my readers!
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!
12/2020 - 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
03/23/2020 - Naughty Wishes, re-release of original four serialized novellas under one cover
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 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.
SEXY AND SASSY SIGNING 2021 - July 8-11 - next year's popular reader/author event will happen in Norfolk, VA. The theme is Sinful Fairy Tales! Click on this link to find out more. You can also join the SASS Attendee group once you've registered. Register NOW and reserve your hotel room.
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).