I have so much to share about At Her Service, the next book in the Mistresses of the Board Room series. In addition to the preorder links, we have the beautiful cover reveal, shown in this newsletter issue. Plus we have a release date -- November 30! Here's the blurb:
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Two Dominants. One a Navy SEAL. One a Mistress facing a hell she can't escape. Luckily, hell is just another day at the office for a SEAL...
Abigail Rose is CFO for Thomas Rose Associates, a successful New Orleans marketing firm she runs with her best friend Rosalinda Thomas, and their three fellow executives, Cyn, Vera and Skye.
Since all five are Dommes, they work and play together. However, Abby has lived with the threat of a severe mental illness for most of her life, and now the monster has come out of the shadows. Everything that defines her--including her control as a Mistress--is shattering.
Neil Shepherd is so calm under pressure, his SEAL teammates know he'll hold the line, no matter what goes down on a mission. At home, he finds his peace navigating the waters of the Louisiana bayou. As a Dom himself, he shouldn’t be attracted to Abby, but Fate doesn’t consult the power exchange playbook when it comes to who is meant to be together. From the first time they meet, he knows he wants her. Even the shadows that are trying to claim her won’t stop him.
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Preorder links for the ebook are below. Since we can't do preorders on the print format, it will go up for sale about a week ahead of the release date as usual. Google Play has changed their preorder format in a way that doesn't gel with our process, so we'll also load up that format close to the release date. No audio book at this point, but maybe later on down the road (see audio book update later on in this issue).
Amazon US * Amazon Worldwide * iBooks * Kobo * Nook
Each book I write brings an interesting mix of research topics, and this one is no different. Girls' softball, Navy SEALs, paranoid schizophrenia and the Tlaquepaque Arts village in Sedona, Arizona all play a role in Neil and Abby's story. I probably blow the circuits of marketing bots trying to understand my Internet surfing patterns, lol. As we journey toward November 30, and on release day itself, I'll post tidbits about the evolution of the story.
"There is nothing redundant about [Hill's] world of vampires and witches... As always, the characters are super well constructed, have depth, nuance, are not perfect, make mistakes, [and] so they are very endearing." --Amazon Review
I'm tickled that you all continue to offer good feedback on Adan and Catriona's story. As for the reviewer's last comment, "I really hope you're not done with the Vampire Queen series!" I can assure her that we have plenty of characters with stories left to tell. I'm equally delighted that Derek Stormwind and Ruby's key crossover appearance in Vampire Guardian has led to a surge of interest in the Arcane Shot series characters. Which is timely, as I'm FINALLY going to write the originally intended book that rounds out the trilogy (see What's Next section).
Just a reminder, if you haven't read Vampire Guardian yet, you can find all the buy links for the book on my website or at the specific vendor list below. Some readers say it can stand alone, while others have said they think it was better having read at least a couple earlier books in the series. I'll let you decide!
Amazon US * Amazon Worldwide * Nook * iBooks * Kobo * Google
As mentioned last month, I chose my narrator for Vampire Queen's Servant. Keira Grace (her narrator "pen name") delivered an extended sample (15 minutes of the book) to me a few weeks ago, so we could even more carefully review how the characters and tone are presented. I had very few tweaks to offer - she did a good job in how she read the story. So now it's all in her hands to complete the full narration by October 30. Then I have a couple weeks to listen to it and request any significant corrections before distribution/release. If all goes well, maybe the audio version will be available in time for Christmas, or early in the new year. I'll keep you all posted. Then I hope to start the process with Book 2, Mark of the Vampire Queen!
On her August guest author day, EDEN BRADLEY brought a toy bag full of fun things to show us. She also discussed her background in BDSM that informs and directs her many wonderful series, including the famous Training House books, and led to her conducting sexual empowerment courses. We're so glad she spent time with us, and look forward to dropping in and hanging out with her at FB After Dark Social Club group she runs with wonderful fellow authors Sierra Cartwright, SL Carpenter and Khloe Wren.
WHO IS NEXT? I know our September Guest Author LEXI BLAKE will generate a lot of excitement, because many of you have expressed your deep love of her Masters and Mercenaries series (note the new one below, coming VERY soon)! Lexi has written nearly a hundred books, including urban fantasy, BDSM, contemporary and paranormal romance. Her characters cover a wide range, including Dom/sub and menage relationships, fairies, Texas heroes/heroines, arcane artifact hunters...and the list goes on. She started her writing career co-authoring books with author Shayla Black. You can also visit Lexi's Amazon author page to get more of an overview of what she has to offer.
So come join us at the JWHMembersOnly Facebook group on September 25, 8pm EDT for Lexi's FB Live - plus tune in anytime that day for the drop-in posts she’ll leave for us!
When I started writing the Arcane Shot series, it was planned as a trilogy. I had three witches whose stories needed to be told: Ruby, Raina and Ramona. At the time I wrote Book 1, Something About Witches, Ruby's story, my then NY publisher asked me to make it a little less overtly D/s, to give me a shot at winning over more mainstream paranormal readers. I did try, though the Dom/sub undercurrent between Derek and Ruby is pretty strong. By Book 2, Raina and Mikhael's story, In the Company of Witches, we decided to abandon the attempt and I went back to the edgy BDSM tone I particularly love to explore in my paranormal romances.
I loved these two stories, and the heroes...oh, Mikhael and Derek. They still make my knees weak. Though my more popular and longer series kept commanding the muse's attention, the call for Book 3, a book for Ramona, has never disappeared. In Raina and Mikhael's story, her hero even had a cameo - Silas, a Grim Reaper! Back in 2019, I wrote a crossover novel between the Knights of the Board Room and Arcane Shotseries called The Problem with Witches, where Ramona and Silas also made a key appearance. And now, even more recently, with the strong role played by Derek and Ruby in Vampire Guardian, the timing feels right with the muse. So I'm VERY happy to report Ramona and her Grim Reaper will be my first book in 2022! I'll keep you apprised as the story develops.
In the meantime, if you haven't read the Arcane Shot books, I hope you'll give them a look. I've lost count of how many readers of my more popular series sent me an email, after they read these books, that expressed feelings along the lines of "why have I never read these books?!" I love them and the characters, and am looking forward to finally giving Ramona her happily-ever-after.
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!
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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!
11/30/2021 - 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 - 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 six beautiful bookmarks, each design representing one of my series: Knights of the Board Room, Nature of Desire, Vampire Queen, Arcane Shot, Daughters of Arianne 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!
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, 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, 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).